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UPDATED 23 July 2023: Continuing the theme of the previous SITREP as has become the custom here, the above image of the Temple Mount - Har HaBayit - (click on it for an easy to study enlargement or to save it to your PC) from the Temple Institute is where we begin. This, brothers and sisters, is THE focal point of the "end game." This is a fixed location, there is and can be no other! This is the place that God has chosen, so says the LORD Gpd in Deuteronomy 12:5-6.
This image presents two views of the Temple Mount, one with and one without the Temple. For reference the compass is central to this image. If you have saved it, rotate the image one-click clockwise so that north is at the top and not to the left. This gives better perspective, especially with regard to the Mount of Olives due east of the front of the Temple where (in a little over a year or so) the red heifer will be sacrificed and burned in the essential purity ritual. A lot can happen in a year, so Eschatology Today has chosen to highlight this image at this time for your information The point is that regardless if one believes the prophetic narrative or not, the "status quo" of the Temple Mount, a/k/a Mount Zion, and its environs will drastically change. Bible prophecy dictates it will be so as we all should be aware.
Today, once again as we've discussed in the past, the enemies of God and the children of Israel have raised their heads and their voices declaring in the most unambiguous manner possible that now is the time for them all to rise up as one, as was foretold by the singing chozeh/prophet Asaph in Psalm 83:1-8. Just yesterday the leader of the political wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) called upon all groups to recognize the historic opportunity which now exists to wage holy war upon Israel in order to eliminate it and the name of Israel from the land. There is no question that this agenda is forefront is the PIJ's primary foreign backer, the Islamic Republic of Iran. The intent and objective is to use the ongoing political divide in Israel over "judicial reform" and the directly associated refusal of IDF reservists, both pilots and special forces, to serve if called upon.
As we all know, none of this is coincidental.
FINAL UPDATE 7 August 2023: As we approach the 14th year of the Eschatology Today blog it has been noted that, prophetically speaking, the conflict between Israel and its neighbors has without question entered the "end game." Indeed, without warning the end will come to further SITREPs and/or updates and comments. These past 14 years are in the rear view mirror for us, but not for Israel and its people; they have much to endure prior to the advent of the 70th Week of Years, also known as the time of Jacob's trouble.
Israel's Ministry of Defense (MoD), the defense establishment, has published by release to Israeli media its analysis of the coming war. This analysis, without a single referencing of the Biblical prophetic narratives of the major prophets of old, nevertheless bears a striking resemblance to the Scriptures, near verbatim but in a wholly secular context.
The Israeli MoD is forecasting that war on the northern front (Lebanon and Syria) will be joined by war emanating from Gaza, as well as within Israel itself, Judea and Samaria in particular. This is the multi-front war refenced here umpteen times over the years, a war which will exceed in ferocity and casualties the sum total of the previous Arab-Israeli wars of 1948, 1967, 1973 and 2006 combined. The MoD expectation, as reserved and conservative as it is, estimates 1,500 rockets of various types will inflict combat effective damage upon Israeli infrastructure and death among the citizenry. That's just the first four days of warfare. 1,500 rocket strikes per day.
In contrast the MoD cites the May 2021 Gaza War which saw 5 times fewer rockets, or 300 per day over a five-day period. Going back six years earlier to the 2014 war the MoD cites almost 20 times fewer rockets over the 50 days of that conflict. Even still those conflicts and all the rocket fire amounted to miniscule combat effectiveness against Israeli infrastructure and civilian fatalities.
According to Isaiah 17:4-6 the civilian casualties in this coming war will be quite substantial. And Isaiah 17 references a time, as is the present, where Israel is in disbelief (i.e. verse 10 "You have forgotten God your Savior.") This speaks to imminence. Ezekiel 38:7-10 prophesies that Israel will recover from the death and destruction of this multi-front war, and that all of its people will live in safety, without walls, bars or gates. This last part about bars or gates is most interesting, as there are several dozen crossing points between PA-controlled areas, as well as Gaza, where the crossings have armed troops, bars and gates to protect Israel and its people. Following this war all of these security measures will no longer exist; they'll be purposeless, completely unnecessary. Furthermore, Ezekiel 28:24 confirms this, in quoting the LORD God saying, "And there shall no longer be a pricking brier or a painful thorn for the house of Israel from among all who are around them, who despise them. Then they shall know that I am the Lord God."
Marana'tha!
As is the norm, we're ahead of the curve here and must await real-world events to catch up with the prophetic narrative found in Deuteronomy to The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord has impressed upon me of late to deep dive the ancient Judaic rituals which will soon become the "new normal" in Israel. The prophetic parallels are incredible! Past as prologue indeed!
The hands on the prophetic time clock are indeed moving forward-looking for HIS soon return rdcrane
DeleteSean, as I read this SITREP, all I kept hearing in my mind was "Past as prologue", so when I saw that phrase in your comment above, it was very reassuring. I also have been feeling that I need to go through and gain a better understanding with the ancient rituals and the red heifer has been at the forefront of my mind.
DeleteJason,
DeleteThe red heifer(s) are key as noted in previous SITREP commentary.
So is (as also noted) the exact location on the Mount of Olives (now owned by a rabbi) which precisely faces where the front of the Third Temple will soon be and where the heifer is to be sacrificed for purity.
Soon there will also appear (be constructed) many mikva'ot for immersion near Mount Zion. There will be for worshippers ritualistic use. For that matter, many already do this prior to making aliyah (ascending the mount) on the walk (blue arrows) around where the Temple (the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies) will soon exist.
The Temple Institute website is a great resource!
This might sound redundant, but I really don't think that the majority of christians, even Bible believing Christians, truly realize just how much the situation is going to change on the temple mount. We're going to wake up one morning and the whole scenario will be radically different and many if not most don't even give it a second thought
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DeleteIt's not redundant, not really, and that's because we cannot put enough emphasis on the paradigm shift that's coming.
The prophetic word of God tells us that there will be a 3rd Temple. There will be a return to the daily sacrifice and oblations of ancient times. And one man, one very evil agent of Satan will summarily end these rituals of Jewish worship on Temple Mount.
How does this compare to the current off-the-hook kerfuffle over judicial reform and the "reasonableness clause" between the right, center and left of Israeli political points of view.
Past as prologue. These are more birth pangs occurring 75 years after Israel's rebirth in one day. Prophecy never fails because it comes from the LORD God. His plan wins.
By the leading of the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul wrote Philippians 3:1, "Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you."
DeleteBTW... we just begin to see what happens next sometime tomorrow and the week which follows. Somewhere in this there's going to be update time.
ReplyDeleteMalachi 4:5-6 is something the Bride of Christ will not see occur before the great and terrible day of the Lord; it is for Israel alone for the purposes stated in Malachi's prophecy.
ReplyDeleteWhich is to say that the Bride is taken up before Elijah is sent down.
DeleteHow is it that few (the silence is deafening!) have taken notice that this most accute crisis within Israel (within Judaism!) is occurring concurrently with another anniversary of Tisha B'Av?
ReplyDeleteHello Bro Sean; I am confident that more than a couple of the ET team are aware of this. After all, you've done a pretty clear job of pointing it out. We're just watching - with considerable intensity - for this mess to reach critical mass. Blocked roads, discord within the IDF, internal and external threats acute and growing. No way this situation continues in stasis for much longer. The Restrainer is the only reason things have rolled this way for this long. Steve G.
DeleteYou definitely flagged it in the last SITREP, Sean!
DeletePast as prologue, nothing is coincidence. This has definitely got my attention, but to be honest, I had to look up Tisha B'Av to understand the reason and meaning for it. I apologize for my ignorance but at least now I am watching with eyes open.
DeleteFor those who are/were like me and do not understand the significance, a simple look up of Tisha B'Av reveals it is an annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. Tisha B'Av marks the end of the three weeks between dire straits and is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, and it is thus believed to be a day which is destined for tragedy. Tisha B'Av falls in July or August.
Sean, if I am missing anything or have misunderstood, please correct me.
Shalom. The Israelites are at the end of Between the Straits, a mourning period to remember the destruction of the 1st and 2nd temple on the 9th of Av. This is no coincidence. And than you have Nassad that thinks Israel is weak from their internal problems and wants to attack Israel at any time. Wonderful times to live in and bear witness to Gos's unwavering prophetic word being played out in real time for us. I thank God for him sendiing your insight for us. Time is very short for us.
DeleteMaranatha! Come quickly Lord Jesus. Hasten your return.
Sean, I just posted a comment. I don't know if it went through. My name is Douglas Watkins
DeleteWe've noticed, Sean. It's HUGE! We're all busy looking up! We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but nothing will stop God from fulfilling his plans for them first. God Bless you, brother, and thank you for your diligence, perseverance, and love for our Savior. Hope I don't have to read any more of your comments. Would rather give you a hug on the other side. Maranatha!
DeleteMaybe Jacob will lose a friend in that day...
DeleteKeep also a watch on the elections for the European Parliament in May-June 2024, because it is very likely that the antichrist will come to power during these elections. And these 10 kings who will give their power to the beast, could very well be 10 Euro commissioners who will receiver their power just after these elections. If that's true, it means that the Rapture and our redemption will be in the months and next year ahead.
ReplyDeleteOr these 10 kings are 10 prime ministers or presidents of newly formed governments which could be formed during the period between the Rapture and the start of the Tribulation Period. After the Rapture there will be so much chaos in Europe, causing various European governments to fail and to be replaced by new governments which will form the 10 kings alliance.
In my opinion it is very likely that the 10 kings of the European Revived Roman Empire from which the antichrist will emerge, will be government leaders of right-wing populist governments. Because the WEF's Great Reset Plans and UN Agenda 2030 create so much resistance under ordinary citizens that they vote on right-wing populist parties which promise solutions to high inflation, refugee crisis, economic hardship, etc. In times of economic hardship Europe tends to lean on right wing fascist politicians, history has proven this fact. And we see that happening again, in far right fascist politics it's all about strong leaders promising solutions to problems the leftist can't solve and all about strong military. The antichrist will be an extremely brutal far right fascist ruler.
Sean, Having looked at the meaning of Tisah B'Av, I found this very interesting article. It really helped me to put this happenings together, and to get Jewish insight into the meaning. The very end of the article hit me like a slap upside the head! Come Lord Jesus, Come!! Marantha!!
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https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/144575/jewish/What-Is-Tisha-BAv.htm
I simply must post this tidbit of information.
ReplyDeleteChristopher Mellon, former Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, has gone on the record to say that the United States of America is in possession of high technology that DID NOT originate on this Earth.
Seems to me we're in the "fast lane" of The Prophetic Road to Revelation.
ReplyDeleteThank you all!
ReplyDeleteNothing is coincidental!
UFO Whistle Blower Congressional Hearing happened today and all I can think about is 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12. The beginning of the strong delusion?
ReplyDelete2 Thessalonians 2:9-12: The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Jason & All;
DeleteThere are two sides to this IMHO.
Old Testament Scripture tells us about Ezekiel's Wheel and Revelation tells us about the massive New Jerusalem.
By definition these things are other worldly and one needs Spiritual discernment to navigate the issue.
There was an admission during the Congressional UAP hearing that non-human biological beings have been recovered from crashed UAP craft, the details of which are so highly classified they can only be revealed within the confines of a SCIF (Secure Compartmented Intelligence Facility).
DeleteAll eyes on Temple Mount this morning (Tisha B'Av) as hundreds of Jews wait to ascend and over a dozen have thus far been arrested for prostrating in reverence to the Holy Site.
ReplyDeleteThere can be no "end game" without a tactically and strategically decisive war in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
ReplyDeleteThis is the military assessment that the IDF will present to Israel's political leadership two days from now.
Prophetically the focus obviously will be on Joshua 13:1-7 as a part of the Psalm 83 war.
If one has an eye on Israel one has seen the threats of war coming from both the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah in very recent days. One has also seen HAMAS beseeching all PA Arabs and jihadists of every sect to unify for war, to seize the opportunity of internal Zionist infighting, so to cleanse the land of the occupying malignancy.
ReplyDeleteOne has also seen Israel's not-so-sarcastic response to these Islamic threats: "We are not impressed. Nevertheless, do not test us."
Tick-tock, tick-tock...
It has been reported that Israel will announce sovereignty in Judea and Samaria next year if the PA continues its current course of action.
ReplyDeleteNext year???? Why the wait? They need to deal with this in short order. Sounds like a stall to mr
ReplyDeleteOn the secular level, it's the gross U.S. government's influence, currently at least, that outweighs the whole gamut of Israeli concerns - including the hundreds of Israeli families who've lost family members to blood-lust murderers, or those in the Gaza envelope getting routine rocket and mortar fires every few weeks.
ReplyDeleteHowever, and for the most part, the children of Israel remain Spiritually blind and deaf to this day. Moses, Isaiah and Paul have all said this in Scripture. But the day is coming when this will no longer be true, and all Israel will have a new Spirit. Their blindness ended, they will fight like David.
The situation on the Israel-Lebanon border has escalated to a breaking point. Ambassador Erdan has demanded action be taken immediately against Hezbollah provocations flaunting UNSC Res. 1701 --
ReplyDeleteor else.
Woke up this morning to this Scripture:
ReplyDelete"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people."
2 Timothy 3:1-5
Paul certainly painted an accurate picture of the current state of the world.
Delete16¶All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
ReplyDelete17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
These are perilous times.
The Arabs aren't ignorant; they're acutely aware of the intent and purpose of the red heifer(s). Israeli media has not been shy about stating these things openly, and this has the Arabs very agitated and likely to act to preempt in ways we and Israeli authorities can only guess at.
ReplyDeleteBible prophecy, as we've discussed for over a decade, soundly describes a continuation of the religious warfare the began several decades ago in the Holy Land. Past as prologue, but issues like the red heifer and rebuilding the Temple on Mount Moriah are specific I&W of the nearness of imminent prophetic fulfillments.
The Arab Muslim fear of the red heifer and the Will of the God of Israel are on course for a high-speed head-on collision. The Arabs are not wearing a seat belt and have no air bags. They will know that I AM is the One True God.
DeleteAccording to Globalist Media reporting, any Russian, Belarussian or proxy (Wagner PMC) use of a tactical nuclear weapon or destruction of a nuclear power station (Zaporizhia NPS) in Ukraine, as recently called for and threatened (by Dmitry Medvedev of the RF Security Council), will be considered as a nuclear attack upon NATO. This also includes nuclear fallout irradiation of NATO territory.
ReplyDeleteIsrael, as in the U.S., remains fully engulfed in partisan if not existential warfare - political, judicial and kinetic.
ReplyDeleteThe IAF destroyed IRGC-QF and Hezbollah targets near Damascus this evening. It was a surprise attack.
ReplyDeleteThis attack in Syria occurred despite the Israeli MoD (Ministry of Defense) analysis that war in the north will quickly escalate to a major war on all fronts. This MoD analysis will be the focus of the final update to The End Game Part Ii posting shortly.
ReplyDeleteWith this final update to SITREP B10-23 The End Game Part II there is no further need to cover these prophecies further; umpteen times is enough already.
ReplyDeleteSITREP C1-23 will post (if necessary) when the war erupts, or if we're still here.
Sorry for the confusion
DeleteThe Eschatology Today blog is in a temporary hiatus. A vacation, if you will, to allow real-world events to catch up with the prophetic interpretation provided here.
Global SITREP C1-23 will be published shortly as an informational placeholder.
Regardless, we pray daily "Marana'tha!"