I have been wondering about this for a long time ever since 9/11. Yesterday I was watching a programme on BBC News 24 about the forthcoming war with Iraq. Afterwards I decided to have another look at Daniel 11 and EVERYTHING suddenly clicked!!!!!!! I am NOT a prophet nor claim to be -Daniel was the Prophet. I don't believe either that this is being revealed to me or even a few, but to everyone who looks at current events and compares them to Daniel 11. There are some rough edges in this but I felt that this must be discussed urgently because if Daniel 11 IS being fulfilled NOW, we only have a few more years to do God's work and get the Gospel out to everyone in this world before the Antichrist will rise to power- maybe in the middle of our lifetimes.
Since 9/11/01 I've been thinking whether that and
current events were prophesised in Daniel 11 -Several
scholars reckon that the European Union apparently is
prophesised in Daniel though I'm not sure myself
where. I've been thinking about this and these are my
thoughts -I may well be totally wrong and please DON'T
think I might be right!!, but most if not all of the
pieces seem to fit -it's something to ponder!!:
Daniel 11.
The Kings of the South and the North
2 "Now then, I tell you the truth: Three more kings
will appear in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be
far richer than all the others. When he has gained
power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against
the kingdom of Greece.
(Think of the fourth King as Muhammed who was an
extremely rich man and has had far more influence on
the world than any other rulers/leaders in the Middle
East -and also think of the Moors who tried to invade
and spread Islam to Europe but were defeated.)
3 Then a mighty king will appear, who will rule with
great power and do as he pleases. 4 After he has
appeared, his empire will be broken up and parceled
out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to
his descendants, nor will it have the power he
exercised, because his empire will be uprooted and
given to others.
(Think of this as the British Empire which was the
largest empire in the world during the 19th-20th
centuries then broken up all and scattered to every
part of the world and not to any related peoples.)
5 "The king of the South will become strong (I think
that this may be referring to Syria -Remember under
another regime in ancient history, Syria was also once
a vast empire.), but one of his commanders (-was Iraq
once part of ancient Syria?) will become even stronger
than he and will rule his own kingdom with great
power. (Saddam Hussain and Iraq)
6 After some years, they will become allies (Iraq and
Syria forging stronger ties over last couple of
years). The daughter of the king of the South will go
to the king of the North to make an alliance, but she
will not retain her power (-end of a past ruler's
regime in Syria? -I am sure that there were US and
Syrian alliances in the past?), and he and his power
[1] will not last (change of American President and
government). In those days she will be handed over,
together with her royal escort and her father [2] and
the one who supported her.
7 "One from her family line (a fellow Muslim) will
arise to take her place. He will attack the forces of
the king of the North and enter his fortress; he will
fight against them and be victorious. 8 He will also
seize their gods, their metal images and their
valuable articles of silver and gold and carry them
off to Egypt. (September 11th- Osama Bin Laden and Al
Qaeda) For some years he will leave the king of the
North alone. (1993 world trade centre bombing -
9/11/2001)
9 Then the king of the North will invade the realm of
the king of the South but will retreat to his own
country. (Gulf War)
10 His sons (President Bush is the Son of George Bush
who was behind the Gulf War) will prepare for war and
assemble a great army, which will sweep on like an
irresistible flood and carry the battle as far as his
fortress (-more terrorist attrocities/World War 3)
The rest- forthcoming events this century?
I think that we should all look closely at global
events to see whether they match with Daniels prophecy
from now on- remember even if not now, ONE DAY these
will be fulfilled in world events. Remember Daniel was
the prophet NOT me- all I have done is said 'Look at
this!!' In the last days the meaning of this prophecy
will be revealed to ALL Christians and not just to one
or even a few. What I have done is looked at current
events and using Daniel 11 if this prophecy is already
being fulfilled in its entirety, written a scenario
for the future right up to the rise of the Antichrist.
If this REALLY IS what is happening, then it would
mean that WE ARE THE LAST GENERATION who will have the
freedom to get the gospel out in this world- It would
also mean that halfway through our lifetime doing
God's work in this world will no longer be possible
without the penalty of death even in Europe.
11 "Then the king of the South will march out in a
rage and fight against the king of the North, who will
raise a large army, but it will be defeated.
(If this is about the next few years then it has
CATASTROPHIC meaning- America will NOT win the war
against Iraq. -I presume the rest of the Arab world
will turn out to help Iraq in the fight against
America. Iraq will be the Second Vietnam and far more
significant and embarrassing for America.
Significantly America and Britain are hoping to use as
few troops for this campaign as possible- they will
find that they do not have sufficient resources and
armed forces to topple the Iraqi regime as other
Islamic states will help Iraq.)
12 When the army is carried off, the king of the South
will be filled with pride and will slaughter many
thousands, yet he will not remain triumphant
(Once America fails in the war against Iraq and
withdraws its troops, Iraq will then turn against and
probably invade Iran and other surrounding countries.
But unlike Vietnam, America will NOT accept defeat and
will launch another massive war against the Middle
East- See below.)
13 For the king of the North will muster another army,
larger than the first; and after several years, he
will advance with a huge army fully equipped.
14 "In those times many will rise against the king of
the South. (Including much of the Arab world who
helped Iraq and were subsequently betrayed by and
suffered at the hands of that country) The violent men
among your own people will rebel in fulfillment of the
vision, but without success (-terrorist attacks from
within America etc like Oklahoma city some years
ago?). 15 Then the king of the North will come and
build up siege ramps and will capture a fortified city
(Baghdad?) 9. The forces of the South will be
powerless to resist; even their best troops will not
have the strength to stand (-This second war will
destroy the Iraqi regime). 16 The invader will do as
he pleases; no one will be able to stand against him.
He (America) will establish himself in the Beautiful
Land and will have the power to destroy it. 17 He will
determine to come with the might of his entire kingdom
and will make an alliance with the king of the South
(Syria again?). And he will give him a daughter in
marriage (try to set up a new Iraqi government) in
order to overthrow the kingdom, but his plans [3] will
not succeed or help him.
(There will then be a second major war between America
and the Middle East, that America WILL win. America
will then try make alliances in the Middle East with
key nations such as Syria and possibly with a new
forthcoming provisional government in Iraq that have
not yet gained control of the country from supporters
of the old regime or have the support of the people
(remember Saddam recently got full support for his
regime)- perhaps Gorilla warfare will continue?
America will then attempt to set up a puppet
democratic state in Iraq just as it did in Afghanistan
- this however will fail.)
18 Then he (America) will turn his attention to the
coastlands and will take many of them (-perhaps
America will try to fully restore the land of Israel
and destroy Palestine and Palestinian influence since
the Palestinians are probably by this time united
against America. Maybe other nations such as Syria and
Lebanon will also be found to harbour anti America
groups and sentiments and America will invade these
countries as well), but a commander (someone) will put
an end to his insolence and will turn his insolence
back upon him (Some regime in the Middle East will hit
back at America with full strength -and force America
out of the Middle East once and for all). 19 After
this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his
own country but will stumble and fall, to be seen no
more (-the end of the current political influences in
America?).
(This second war in the Middle East will not only
eventually bring yet another crushing defeat for
America, it will also mean the end of America's
leading position in international affairs (remember
America really is bypassing and completely ignoring
the United Nations- so after a second defeat in the
Middle East no one will listen to or take America
seriously anymore) and after this, its downfall. -I am
not sure whether all of this will happen before the
end of a second term of President Bush or the end of
the current republican political party's influence on
power in America i.e. Bush will have associates (-they
are really the minds behind the war on terrorism) who
will rise to power after his maximum time allowed in
office ends in 2009- which I think is more likely)
20 "His successor will send out a tax collector to
maintain the royal splendor (not sure what this might
mean, but perhaps it means the return of the Democrats
in Office in America and a more peaceful?
international campaign?) . In a few years, however, he
will be destroyed, yet not in anger or in battle.
(This suggests that the defeated and totally weakened
America will eventually unite with the European Union)
21 "He will be succeeded by a contemptible person who
has not been given the honor of royalty. He will
invade the kingdom when its people feel secure, and he
will seize it through intrigue. (EU governments are
saying how a united Europe will mean peace, properity
and no more war in Europe- well yes, until the
Antichrist rises and seizes power.)
(The Antichrist will then rise to power in and seize
control of the expanded European Union and America,
when its people and nations least expect it. Satan
will then enable the Antichrist to turn Europe and
America into the most brutal totalian empire of ALL
history. Then below the Antichrist and his northern
Empire continue to fight against the Islamic world.-
The rise of the Antichrist will herald the end of all
Christian freedom and the end of the Age of Grace in
the world- Daniel was told that this would take place
a time, times and half a time after he was given the
prophecy- perhaps the end of the age of grace will be
2000 years after Pentecost and 2500 after Daniel?)
-----
Da Berkshire Massive. Cross Rhythms City 101.8FM for Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
MUSIC YOUR MIND WAS MADE FOR!!
Since 9/11/01 I've been thinking whether that and
current events were prophesised in Daniel 11 -Several
scholars reckon that the European Union apparently is
prophesised in Daniel though I'm not sure myself
where. I've been thinking about this and these are my
thoughts -I may well be totally wrong and please DON'T
think I might be right!!, but most if not all of the
pieces seem to fit -it's something to ponder!!:
Daniel 11.
The Kings of the South and the North
2 "Now then, I tell you the truth: Three more kings
will appear in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be
far richer than all the others. When he has gained
power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against
the kingdom of Greece.
(Think of the fourth King as Muhammed who was an
extremely rich man and has had far more influence on
the world than any other rulers/leaders in the Middle
East -and also think of the Moors who tried to invade
and spread Islam to Europe but were defeated.)
3 Then a mighty king will appear, who will rule with
great power and do as he pleases. 4 After he has
appeared, his empire will be broken up and parceled
out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to
his descendants, nor will it have the power he
exercised, because his empire will be uprooted and
given to others.
(Think of this as the British Empire which was the
largest empire in the world during the 19th-20th
centuries then broken up all and scattered to every
part of the world and not to any related peoples.)
5 "The king of the South will become strong (I think
that this may be referring to Syria -Remember under
another regime in ancient history, Syria was also once
a vast empire.), but one of his commanders (-was Iraq
once part of ancient Syria?) will become even stronger
than he and will rule his own kingdom with great
power. (Saddam Hussain and Iraq)
6 After some years, they will become allies (Iraq and
Syria forging stronger ties over last couple of
years). The daughter of the king of the South will go
to the king of the North to make an alliance, but she
will not retain her power (-end of a past ruler's
regime in Syria? -I am sure that there were US and
Syrian alliances in the past?), and he and his power
[1] will not last (change of American President and
government). In those days she will be handed over,
together with her royal escort and her father [2] and
the one who supported her.
7 "One from her family line (a fellow Muslim) will
arise to take her place. He will attack the forces of
the king of the North and enter his fortress; he will
fight against them and be victorious. 8 He will also
seize their gods, their metal images and their
valuable articles of silver and gold and carry them
off to Egypt. (September 11th- Osama Bin Laden and Al
Qaeda) For some years he will leave the king of the
North alone. (1993 world trade centre bombing -
9/11/2001)
9 Then the king of the North will invade the realm of
the king of the South but will retreat to his own
country. (Gulf War)
10 His sons (President Bush is the Son of George Bush
who was behind the Gulf War) will prepare for war and
assemble a great army, which will sweep on like an
irresistible flood and carry the battle as far as his
fortress (-more terrorist attrocities/World War 3)
The rest- forthcoming events this century?
I think that we should all look closely at global
events to see whether they match with Daniels prophecy
from now on- remember even if not now, ONE DAY these
will be fulfilled in world events. Remember Daniel was
the prophet NOT me- all I have done is said 'Look at
this!!' In the last days the meaning of this prophecy
will be revealed to ALL Christians and not just to one
or even a few. What I have done is looked at current
events and using Daniel 11 if this prophecy is already
being fulfilled in its entirety, written a scenario
for the future right up to the rise of the Antichrist.
If this REALLY IS what is happening, then it would
mean that WE ARE THE LAST GENERATION who will have the
freedom to get the gospel out in this world- It would
also mean that halfway through our lifetime doing
God's work in this world will no longer be possible
without the penalty of death even in Europe.
11 "Then the king of the South will march out in a
rage and fight against the king of the North, who will
raise a large army, but it will be defeated.
(If this is about the next few years then it has
CATASTROPHIC meaning- America will NOT win the war
against Iraq. -I presume the rest of the Arab world
will turn out to help Iraq in the fight against
America. Iraq will be the Second Vietnam and far more
significant and embarrassing for America.
Significantly America and Britain are hoping to use as
few troops for this campaign as possible- they will
find that they do not have sufficient resources and
armed forces to topple the Iraqi regime as other
Islamic states will help Iraq.)
12 When the army is carried off, the king of the South
will be filled with pride and will slaughter many
thousands, yet he will not remain triumphant
(Once America fails in the war against Iraq and
withdraws its troops, Iraq will then turn against and
probably invade Iran and other surrounding countries.
But unlike Vietnam, America will NOT accept defeat and
will launch another massive war against the Middle
East- See below.)
13 For the king of the North will muster another army,
larger than the first; and after several years, he
will advance with a huge army fully equipped.
14 "In those times many will rise against the king of
the South. (Including much of the Arab world who
helped Iraq and were subsequently betrayed by and
suffered at the hands of that country) The violent men
among your own people will rebel in fulfillment of the
vision, but without success (-terrorist attacks from
within America etc like Oklahoma city some years
ago?). 15 Then the king of the North will come and
build up siege ramps and will capture a fortified city
(Baghdad?) 9. The forces of the South will be
powerless to resist; even their best troops will not
have the strength to stand (-This second war will
destroy the Iraqi regime). 16 The invader will do as
he pleases; no one will be able to stand against him.
He (America) will establish himself in the Beautiful
Land and will have the power to destroy it. 17 He will
determine to come with the might of his entire kingdom
and will make an alliance with the king of the South
(Syria again?). And he will give him a daughter in
marriage (try to set up a new Iraqi government) in
order to overthrow the kingdom, but his plans [3] will
not succeed or help him.
(There will then be a second major war between America
and the Middle East, that America WILL win. America
will then try make alliances in the Middle East with
key nations such as Syria and possibly with a new
forthcoming provisional government in Iraq that have
not yet gained control of the country from supporters
of the old regime or have the support of the people
(remember Saddam recently got full support for his
regime)- perhaps Gorilla warfare will continue?
America will then attempt to set up a puppet
democratic state in Iraq just as it did in Afghanistan
- this however will fail.)
18 Then he (America) will turn his attention to the
coastlands and will take many of them (-perhaps
America will try to fully restore the land of Israel
and destroy Palestine and Palestinian influence since
the Palestinians are probably by this time united
against America. Maybe other nations such as Syria and
Lebanon will also be found to harbour anti America
groups and sentiments and America will invade these
countries as well), but a commander (someone) will put
an end to his insolence and will turn his insolence
back upon him (Some regime in the Middle East will hit
back at America with full strength -and force America
out of the Middle East once and for all). 19 After
this, he will turn back toward the fortresses of his
own country but will stumble and fall, to be seen no
more (-the end of the current political influences in
America?).
(This second war in the Middle East will not only
eventually bring yet another crushing defeat for
America, it will also mean the end of America's
leading position in international affairs (remember
America really is bypassing and completely ignoring
the United Nations- so after a second defeat in the
Middle East no one will listen to or take America
seriously anymore) and after this, its downfall. -I am
not sure whether all of this will happen before the
end of a second term of President Bush or the end of
the current republican political party's influence on
power in America i.e. Bush will have associates (-they
are really the minds behind the war on terrorism) who
will rise to power after his maximum time allowed in
office ends in 2009- which I think is more likely)
20 "His successor will send out a tax collector to
maintain the royal splendor (not sure what this might
mean, but perhaps it means the return of the Democrats
in Office in America and a more peaceful?
international campaign?) . In a few years, however, he
will be destroyed, yet not in anger or in battle.
(This suggests that the defeated and totally weakened
America will eventually unite with the European Union)
21 "He will be succeeded by a contemptible person who
has not been given the honor of royalty. He will
invade the kingdom when its people feel secure, and he
will seize it through intrigue. (EU governments are
saying how a united Europe will mean peace, properity
and no more war in Europe- well yes, until the
Antichrist rises and seizes power.)
(The Antichrist will then rise to power in and seize
control of the expanded European Union and America,
when its people and nations least expect it. Satan
will then enable the Antichrist to turn Europe and
America into the most brutal totalian empire of ALL
history. Then below the Antichrist and his northern
Empire continue to fight against the Islamic world.-
The rise of the Antichrist will herald the end of all
Christian freedom and the end of the Age of Grace in
the world- Daniel was told that this would take place
a time, times and half a time after he was given the
prophecy- perhaps the end of the age of grace will be
2000 years after Pentecost and 2500 after Daniel?)
-----
Da Berkshire Massive. Cross Rhythms City 101.8FM for Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
MUSIC YOUR MIND WAS MADE FOR!!