THE TERRIFYING BEAST.
Like a stone thrown into a pond and causing ripples, the Gulf war made a decisive impact throughout the Middle East and beyond. The resulting effect has caused a new alignment of nations previously considered of second class status. This is causing a remarkable shift in the balance of power. As it continues, it will forge a confederation of infinite prophetical significance, precisely foretold twent
THE BEAR – The Soviet Union.
After World War 1, (1917) the next great Super Power arose. It devoured country after country, incorporating them into one monolithic dominion, behind the `iron curtain.` It was called, the Soviet Union. (Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, the Slovac nations & all the ...stan`s)
The Soviet communists have a history of wars, confrontation and invasions. They have executed an estimate o
EARLY NATIONS
Q. Who were the most powerful nations?
Many nations developed around the Middle East.
Assyrians, Canaanites, Amorites, & many other ...ites, Philistines, Egyptians, etc. (Gen. 10)
The most powerful nations however, were Assyria in the north and Egypt, in the south. There is quite a lot written about them in the Bible as God had many dealings with them.
ASSYRIA in the North.
Asshur, a son of Shem, at first dwelt in the plains of Shinar. Later
Q. How did they rule?
The early nations chose kings to rule over them. The kings however did not govern God`s way of mercy and justice. They developed their own armies and led the people to war against other nations, killing, looting and taking people captive. (Gen. 14: 1 & 2, 11)
People chose to worship idols of creation, (sun, moon, stars, animals etc) and put their trust in them rather than to trust the Creator who made them.
`they....changed the glory of the incorru
CONCLUSION
The nations today consider that they control their own affairs, and that they are the sole arbiter of their destiny. There is, however, a higher authority controlling the world systems and shaping the nations according to His Divine Will.
No empire has ever been established on earth without the sanction & authority of God. In His word, He has revealed His Time Frame for the Gentiles ruling the world, with each World Ruler prophesied. Then in contemporary times we see tha
God`s Time Piece – Israel.
God promised Israel that they would be the Rulers of the world. This would be in the millennial kingdom of God. God also said when that would be – after Israel`s `fig tree` generation.
`Now learn a parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender & put forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things , know that it is near, at
THE GLOBAL GOVERNMENT
The force of Islam will not reach its full potential till after the Russian war. This is when God brings the Russian Federation, plus Iran, Ethiopia & Libya, down to the mountains of Israel and there judges them. Most of the armies are wiped out. This will bring a power vacuum to the Middle East, without the Bear of the North or Iran dominating.
It is then that this mediator of Islam arranges a peace treaty with Israel & his region, (Iraq, Syria &am
THE LEOPARD – The European Union.
In chronological sequence the third confederacy which emerged on the contemporary world scene was actually the European Common market Bloc. It eventuated precisely according to God`s timing and purpose.
At the end of WW2, (1945) much of Europe was decimated. Cities & towns needed rebuilding. The Allies, (Britain & America) gave the European countries authority
ALIGNMENT OF SUPER POWERS.
The Super Powers of Daniel`s vision are a phenomomen of today`s world. They reveal the international re-alignment of nations into confederacies with specific spheres of political power. And they are the precise fulfilment of power-blocs that God`s word accurately predicted through the prophets of Ezekiel, Isaiah, Zechariah and Daniel.
Daniel`s vision combines and crystallizes the predictions of the other prophets and delineates four distinct confederac
THE 4 GREAT SUPER POWERS.
After the vision of the Great Image, the overview of the Gentile world rulers, God then gives Daniel a vision. Daniel had a dream and a vision while he was in bed. He awoke and then wrote down the main facts.
`In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and vision while on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts.
Daniel spoke saying, “I saw in my vision by night, & behold, the four winds of heaven w
GOD`S TIME FRAME - The Times of the Gentiles.
`Jerusalem will be trampled by the Gentiles (Nations) until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.` (Luke 21: 24)
God has set in place a Time Frame for the Gentile Nations to rule the world. This Time Frame is called `the Times of the Gentiles.`
God gave Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon a pictorial vision of this Time Frame. The vision was of a Great Image of a man standing in the Middle East in Babylon. God then gave D
OVERVIEW
God`s timepiece for the nations, is Israel. So in 1948, when Israel became a nation in their own land, this marked the `countdown,` to Armageddon. Thus the nations only have a generation in which to rule the world.
I am continuing to focus on the nations of the world & what God says concerning them. We know that there is a final Gentile Government to come. However, leading up to this, I believe, & was taught, that 4 great Super Powers will emerge & continue to the
Q. How did the Nations form?
After God judged mankind at Babel the people were scattered, North, South & East. They became different ethnic groups, nations speaking different languages according to Noah`s three sons.
Shem, Ham & Japheth.
`These were the sons of Shem (or Ham, or Japheth) according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands, according to their nations. ` (Gen. 10: 31. 5, 20)
ARABIA: Shem`s sons settled in Arabia and to
BEGINNINGS
Q. Who were the first people?
In the beginning God created man and woman, (Adam and Eve) and placed them in the garden of Eden. God told them to –
`...be fruitful and multiply: fill the earth & subdue it; have dominion over....` (Gen. 1: 28)
However it was only after the fall, that Adam and Eve began to have children. Cain was the first born, Abel was second. Later Cain killed Abel, and then wandered the ear
AFTER THE FLOOD.
Q. Where did Noah`s descendents go?
After the flood God told Noah and his sons –
`...be fruitful and multiply: bring forth abundantly in the earth and multiply in it.` (Gen. 9: 7)
Noah`s sons and their wives then has many children and they in turn had children also. They travelled from Mount Ararat in the east and came to a plain in the land of Shinar and dwelt there.
They should ha
Q. What was the first Civilization like?
The first civilization started by Cain were not mere savages, but had many skills. They had attained to a considerable degree of civilisation.
Builders `And Cain....built a city.` (Gen. 4: 17)
Herdsmen `And Adah (wife of Cain`s grandson) bore Jabal. He was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.` (Gen. 4: 20)
Musicians `His brother`s name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and f
The Times of the Nations.
Q. What does `Times of the Nations,` mean?
`Jerusalem will be trampled by the Gentiles (Nations) until the times of the Gentiles (Nations) are fulfilled.` (Luke 21: 24)
Israel is God`s chosen nation to rule the world with Jerusalem as the capital. However Israel turned from God & went into a period of exile & discipline. The Gentile Nations were then given power to rule over the world.
This rulership however, is only for a set time. There is
OVERVIEW
The world with all its international interplays can look so confusing, yet God`s word tells us that He is directing world governments, in His time frame, to His destination.
I would like to look at how the nations developed, how they ruled & then show God`s time frame for dealing with them. Many people may know the details presented, however I hope to high light a strong line concerning government. God gives that responsibility to man in early history & then shows us
World Rulers – How they Ruled.
Q. How did these World Rulers Govern?
Each of these World Rulers had an opportunity to rule the world with mercy & justice. But sadly they all chose control, domination & greed.
The king of Babylon started with supreme power, while each successive ruler had progressively less power. Finally the last world Ruler, the `feet,` will have internal division, making it quite volatile.
This weakening of power is shown by the metals in the image
The Great Image.
Q. What is the meaning of the Great Image?
One night king Nebuchadnezzar was given an amazing dream by God. He wanted his wise men to tell him the dream & the interpretation. This they could not do. Finally Daniel seeking God was able to tell the king the dream & the meaning.
`You, O king, were watching; & behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendour was excellent, stood before you; & its form was awesome.` (Dan. 2: 31)
The Great
The First World Ruler.
Q. Which Nation was the First World Ruler?
Egypt & Assyria, although powerful & mighty nations never became World Ruler. They continually fought against each other & with Israel, which was situated in between.
Finally there arose another great power, Babylon, which dominated the Middle East. They conquered Israel, who had turned from God & thus they were led into exile in Babylon.
`...Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem &
Q. What is God`s Plan for Israel?
Israel – Priests to God.
When God led the children of Israel out of Egypt he told Moses their leader more of His purpose for them as a nation. Calling Moses aside up a mountain, God unfolded His purposes for Israel.
`...you shall be to me a kingdom of priests & a holy nation.` (Ex. 19: 6)
God would show the people of Israel how to approach Him, how to offer the right sacrifices & then how to live together as a community.
I
GOD`S SPECIAL NATION
God said to Israel `You shall be a special treasure to me above all people.` (Ez. 19: 5)
Q. Why did God make another Nation?
God in His foresight knew that mankind would continually go their own way. So God had planned to establish His own special nation that would not only learn His ways, but would teach & rule over the other nations of the world.
God chose Abraham to be the father of this special nation. He promised him a son, even in
GLOBAL CHARTER
The United Nations – Moral Values.
To achieve these Sustainable Development Goals the United Nations has issued a Global Charter of common values. It is called the `Earth Charter.` The document makes a declaration for a just, sustainable, peaceful global society and its mission is to promote –
`a global society founded on a shared ethical framework.`
Here is a cau
THE WORLD COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS.
To bring together all the various religions of the world there needs to be a coordinated Leadership. Thus there has been established the `World Council of Religious Leaders,` in cooperation with the United Nations, to head up the Religions of the World.
This World Council of Religious and Spiritual Leaders works in an advisory capacity with the United Nations and a
