I was 13 years old when I first took a serious interest in Israel. I recall a youth bible study that I went to on a Thursday night that suddenly came alive due to the outbreak of a war. It is now referred to as the Yom Kippur war of 1973. Though I cannot recall details of the study, I do recall references also being made to the 6 Day war of 1967 and thinking why is everyone against Israel? Now I appreciate that looking through the eyes of a 13 year old, things can look very different from how it really was due to my lack of understanding. By the time I was 17, I was studying and asking many questions about what the Bible says about the last days. This I continued in earnest; so by the time I was 20, I had gone through no end of books and consumed a vast number of bible commentaries around the books of Revelations and Daniel. I became a self taught and self proclaimed expert, to the point that my Pastor told me that I had an unhealthy appetite for eschatology. He was clearly right, and so I reluctantly put the subject to bed for many years.
Today, the subject is a minefield right across the denominations, and sadly the subject is avoided, ironically to the point that there is now an unhealthy attitude towards this very important subject. It is very rare that you hear teaching about the last days or the second coming from the pulpit. Sadly due to the lack of teaching in this area it has given rise to ‘Replacement Theology’, which has been very detrimental to the standing of Israel.
There is no doubt we are living in the last days, and the majority of the church is ignorant on how fast the prophetic clock is now ticking. Of course I am aware of the dangers and we must be careful not to be drawn into making foolish predictions.
To put all of this in context, a major fulfilment of Bible prophecy came to pass on the 14th May 1948, The formal declaration establishing the State of Israel. The words of the prophet Isaiah became a reality on this day. He said the rebirth of the nation of Israel would come forth in a single day. He likened it to a woman, ‘who gives birth in an instant without labour pains’. Is 66: 7-9. Next year it will be 70 years since this phenomenal event took place. Much has happened in the past 69 years, and right now significant things are taking place.
Here at Ezra Resources, we believe that in the last day’s persecution of the Church is going to continue to increase to an alarming level. Also major events regarding Israel will take place that will shock many Christians, especially those that are of the view the God does not have plans for Israel and Jerusalem. In the coming weeks, we at Ezra Resources will give you key insight into what is actually happening. The prophetic clock is ticking louder than ever. We must not only be busy watching and alert, but busy about Father’s business. The Kingdom of God is advancing and with it persecution will continue to rise.
