Keep Your Eyes on Israel - the 'Fig Tree'

Do we have any clue as to the importance of Israel amidst all the calamities happening in the world?  

(The last two posts precede this one.)

Matthew 24:34

I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened."  (Italics mine)

 

Israel has been the epicenter of God's attention since antiquity.  The nation of Israel was birthed from one man, Abraham.  (See Genesis 12)  Through the generations, Israel has been preserved as a nation despite exile, Roman occupation, and being scattered throughout the world.   

 

Can you name a nation that has been around since antiquity and is still here today?   I can't.  The only reason why, is because the God of the Universe, Who also happened to be the God of Abraham, has preserved Israel and will continue to preserve Israel.  (Despite the threats of Iran and her many enemies.)

Bible prophecy makes clear that in the last days before Jesus' Second Coming, the world will witness the prophetic rebirth of the State of Israel. 

Did you know...

In 1948, (May 14th to be exact), Israel became a nation again.  (Thanks to Harry Truman, then president of the United States.)  And in June 1967, Jerusalem came under Jewish control. 

Israel has always been referred to in the Old Testament as the "fig tree."  Jesus gave us the parable about the fig tree in Matthew 24 - the same chapter that He described the signs of the end of the times. 
Listen to Jesus' Words: 

:32  "Now learn from the fig tree.  

{In other words, WATCH ISRAEL!}

 As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out you know that summer is near. 

{Keep your eyes on Israel when you begin experiencing disaster after disaster - in unprecedented intensity and frequency. 
Summer = season of Christ's return is near when you start seeing these signs}

:33  Even so, when you see all these things, you will know that it is near, right at the door. 

{Right at the door= the return of Christ} 

:34  I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened."

{The generation alive at the prophetic rebirth of the nation.  (Which occurred in 1948)}.

My mom was born in 1948.  According to Jesus' Words in Scripture, her generation will be alive at His return.

If He would return today, would you be ready?  Would you be ashamed of your lifestyle?  

OR

When He appears in the eastern sky - will you run to Him???  Unashamed... Ready?



Next week:  Now that we understand the times - How should we respond?  (Don't miss it!  These posts are so important.  Share them with your friends.)

Have a great weekend:)