(01) The Jews will begin to regather in Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12;Ezekiel 37:21-22; 38:8; Luke 21:29-31). Over five million Jews have returned to Israel in recent times! This is unprecedented in human history. Never has a people group been dispersed for hundreds of years to every corner of the globe, and then regathered back to their homeland. Yet, God said it and He has done it before our very eyes!
(02) Returning Jews will come from the north, south, east, and west (Isaiah 43:5-6; Jeremiah 31:7-10). Amazingly, nearly a million Jews have emigrated from Russia in the north. Over 100,000 Ethiopian Jews have emigrated from the south (Zephaniah 3:10). Since 1948, Jews have emigrated from Europe, Asia, the Americas, everywhere!
(03) During the diaspora (the dispersion of the Jews to the four corners of the globe), Israel will become a wasteland (Deuteronomy 29:23-28; Ezekiel 36:8-11; Ezekiel 36:33-36). During the past 1,900 years Israel became a nearly uninhabited, desolate wasteland.
(04) Israel, once a desolate desert, will blossom in the last days and export produce to the world (Isaiah 27:6; 35:1-2;Ezekiel 36:34-36). Israel's increased rainfall and world-renowned irrigation technology have caused the land to blossom. Incredibly, as foretold, they currently export over 800 million dollars worth of fresh produce each year, including over 200 million in flowers and ornamental plants!
(05) Israel will prosper economically (Ezekiel 38:12-13). Amazingly, this regathered, often attacked, tiny nation has exported billions of dollars worth of goods. This was inconceivable a century ago!
(06) Israel will once again plant vineyards (Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13-15). Today, sweet wine flows from the Golan Heights and many other vineyards on the mountains of Israel.
(07) In the last days, Jews will plant forests of trees. The Bible even specifies the variety of trees: cedar, acacia, myrtle, oil, cypress, pine, and box (Isaiah 41:18-20). Since 1900 more than one billion trees have been planted in Israel! This has happened in our day after Israel lay barren for nearly two millennia.
(08) A pure language will be restored (Zephaniah 3:9). At the end of the 19th century the Zionist movement brought about the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. In 1948, Hebrew became an official tongue of the state of Israel. Originally there was only one language (Genesis 11:1) and this pure speech will be restored (Isaiah 19:18). Interestingly, Hebrew has no cuss words.
(09) Jerusalem will be rebuilt on its own ruins (Jeremiah 30:18;Zechariah 12:6). Since 1948, Jerusalem has been rebuilt on the old ruins exactly as foretold.
(10) Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (Luke 21:24). Since 70 A.D., Jerusalem had been trampled by Gentiles until the Jews regained control of the city during the 1967 Six-Day War.
(11) Anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Deuteronomy 28:37;Jeremiah 29:18; 44:8; Luke 21:20-24; Revelation 12). History confirms that the Jews have been persecuted as no other people group. Hitler tried to exterminate them, and the Antichrist will attempt the same during the Tribulation. Today, anti-Semitism is a global epidemic. For example, of over 700 General Assembly resolutions passed since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945, nearly 450 condemn Israel. None have been passed against any Arab country nor any Arab terrorist organizations! In other words, out of 190 nations in the UN, over 60% of all General Assembly resolutions rebuke just one member, Israel!
(12) All surrounding nations will be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8; Zechariah 12:2). Today, Israel is surrounded by Muslim nations sworn to her destruction. Muhammad said: "The Hour (last day) will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say 'O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him.'" (Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol. 4, b. 52, Hadith # 177).
(13) Jerusalem will be a burdensome stone to all nations (Zechariah 12:3). Time and again the world news reports on the conflict over Jerusalem. The United Nations, the Vatican, and many world leaders want to make it an international city. However, God says that the city is His and He has given it to the Jews forever (Genesis 15:18; Leviticus 25:23; 2 Chronicles 6:6). All who burden themselves with it will be "cut in pieces." Despite God's warning, UN resolution 476 flagrantly reiterates that Israel's claims to Jerusalem are null and void. As a result, most countries refuse to transfer their embassies to Jerusalem - Israel's capital.
(14) Israel will be invincible [unbesiegbar] (Zechariah 12:6-9). Since 1948, tiny Israel has been attacked in three major wars and several lesser wars. Yet despite being vastly outnumbered, they have defeated all attacking foes. Even during the final battle, when it looks like Israel will be destroyed, the Lord shall deliver her (Jeremiah 30:3-7; Zechariah 14; Mark 13:14-20). An invincible Israel makes no sense unless you believe God's Word.
(15) Israel will be partitioned by all nations (Joel 3:2; Daniel 11:39). This is another unimaginable prophecy! In 1947, UN Resolution 181 planned the partitioning of Israel. Currently, the West Bank and Gaza have been seperated into Jewish and Palestinian settlements. Dividing Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria are also being negotiated today in order to create a Palestinian state.
(16) The returning Jews will have no king until Jesus returns (Hosea 3:4-5). As foretold, Israel has been without a king for over 2,500 years. Amazingly, not only is Israel no longer a theocracy, but today the Jewish state is governed by a democracy comprised of multiple political parties.
(17) Rebuilt temple in Israel anticipated (Daniel 9:27; 12:11;Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 11:1-2). The prophet Daniel, Jesus, Paul, and John all refer to the temple in the last days. Therefore we know it must be rebuilt. Preparations by the Temple Institute are nearly complete!
(18) Though Israel will be the focus of many fulfilled prophecies, most Jews will remain blind to the fact that Jesus is their Messiah until the very end (Luke 19:41-42; Luke 13:34-35;Romans 11:25-26).
(19) Ancient Petra (Sela the rock city) in Jordan will exist and become the refuge for the fleeing Jews during the Tribulation (Isaiah 16:1-4; Matthew 24:16; Revelation 12:6, 14). In 1994, Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty making Petra a potential refuge for fleeing Jews.
(20) Russia (Magog) will rise as a military power and lead an attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). Today, most of the southern states of the former Soviet Union are both military powerhouses and Muslim.
(21) Israel will dwell without walls prior to the invasion from the north (Ezekiel 38:8-11). As foretold, Israel now dwells "without walls" or bars or gates. Until 1900, most Middle East cities and villiages were fortified. Yet modern weaponry (jets/missiles) can "ascend...covering the land like a cloud", making these barriers obsolete.
(22) Iran (Persia), Sudan (Cush), and Libya (Put) will also partake in this attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). Anti-Semitism in the Islamic world is rampant. According to the Koran and Hadith, Muslims are commanded to fight and slay non-believers in Jihad (holy war) unless they convert to Islam (Surahs 9:5 and 47:4; vol. 1, b. 2, Hadith # 24 and 35).
(23) Turkey (Gomer) will also join in the attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). In 2002, Turkey elected a pro-Islamic party to govern the country. In 2005, Hitler's anti-Semitic manifesto Mein Kampf became a bestseller in Turkey. In 2007, Turkey elected an Islamist president.
(24) Ironically, Egypt and Jordan will not participate in this attack (Ezekiel 38). Interestingly, these two nations signed peace treaties with Israel. Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
(25) Birds of prey will eat the dead flesh of the enemy armies that fall in battle against Israel (Ezekiel 39:4, 17; Revelation 19:17-21). It is a little known fact that Israel is the bird migration capital of the world. During the spring and fall migrations, billions of birds fly over Israel. Many of these migratory birds are raptors, carrion (dead flesh) eating birds of prey. In fact, 34 species of raptors migrate over Israel.

Prophecy 

Around 2,000 years ago the Apostle John was given a heavenly vision while on the island of Patmos, where he had been exiled for his faith. He was instructed by the Lord Yeshua to write down the things and events he was shown, which resulted in the last book of the Bible, Revelation. Among others, he saw a modern-day nation which was to rise to power in the last days – Mystery Babylon. A mystery, because it did not yet exist at that time. Many of the major countries of today can in fact be traced back thousands of years and are found in the Bible. Ancient maps and historic writings confirm the lineage and location of those nations without a doubt. Iran was named Persia in ancient times, the Rosh lived in Magog, today's Russia and the Germans descend from the Assyrians of Mesopotamia, who were warmongers. Mystery Babylon is a relatively young nation of the end times.
Mystery Babylon is referred to as a "she" in the book of Revelation, the counterpart of the Bride of Jesus Christ, the true church of born-again believers – not a building nor a denomination nor an organization. Mystery Babylon has fallen away from God, she's unfaithful and has become a corrupted whore. She's a land of idols and proud of it. The prophets in Old Testament times preached messages from God to Israel time and again, messages of doom whenever Israel played the whore with pagans and their strange gods and idols. During the periods when Israel had forsaken God, they didn't stand a chance against their enemies.
The Jewish diaspora is the dispersion of Israelites out of their ancestral homeland (the land of Israel) and their subsequent settlement in other parts of the globe. The Israelite nations Great Britain and the USA are descendants of Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Jacob's son Joseph. The tribe of Manasseh is basically in the United States, whereas Ephraim populates the English-speaking Anglo-Saxon countries of the British Commonwealth, including Canada, New Zealand, parts of South Africa and Australia.
In the ancient world, Babylon lived in luxury and the merchants of other nations were made rich by doing business with her. The same applies for Mystery Babylon of the end times, whose church leaders have left off serving God in pursuit of money and the world. The modern-day nation called Mystery Babylon is described in various scriptures throughout the Bible. I searched the Bible and found these 31 characteristics which describe Mystery Babylon of the last days. She is a young nation, unknown in Bible times. Read and consider: Who could she be? - Fred

Mystery Babylon is a nation, not a system (Jer. 50:12)
She is the hammer of the whole earth (Jer. 50:23)
Other nations are deeply influenced by her (Jer. 51:7, Re 18:3)
People of Babylon originate from other countries (Jer. 51:9)
Babylon is surrounded by many waters (Jer. 51:13)
Babylon is abundant in treasures (Jer. 51:13)
Businessmen of the earth become rich because of her abundance (Rev. 18:3)
Babylon glorifies herself and lives luxuriously (Rev. 18:7)
Other kings and rulers live luxuriously because of her (Rev. 18:9)
Businessmen will cry because they can't do business with her anymore (Rev. 18:11)
Babylon has a great city that allows others to become wealthy (Rev. 18:19)
Babylon’s businessmen are the great men of the earth (Rev 18:23)
From their sorcery, those businessmen deceive the whole earth (Rev. 18:23)
Babylon is the youngest of nations (Jer. 50:12)
Babylon is the center of the world (Rev. 18:3)
Babylon uses astrology, sorcerers, and mystics for guidance (Isa. 47:13, Rev. 18:2)
It will be overthrown like Sodom & Gomorrah (Jer. 50:40)
When Babylon is taken, the earth trembles and a cry is heard from other nations (Jer 50:46)
Babylon will fall and be destroyed (Jer. 51:8)
God’s plan is to destroy Babylon (Jer. 51:11)
Babylon’s plagues will come in one day (Rev 18:8)
Babylon’s judgement will come in one hour (Rev 18:10, 17, 19)
A nation from the north will attack Babylon (Jer. 50:3,41)
Babylon’s land will become desolate and uninhabitable for both man & animals (Jer. 50:3,13,39,41; 50:9, 51:6)
Babylon’s army will be cut off (Jer. 50:30)
Many in the church in Babylon will be lost sheep (Jer. 50:6)
Pastors & influencers in Babylon will lead the church astray (Jer. 50:6)
You should remove yourself from Babylon’s land (Jer. 50:9, 51:6)
The most proud in Babylon will stumble and fall (Jer. 50:32)
There will be fires in the proud cities and they will be devoured (Jer. 50:32)
Those that come against her will be cruel and not show mercy (Jer. 50:42)

Signs of the End - 73 Bible Prophecies

The Bible foretells many signs that will culminate in the last days. Jesus indicated these signs will arise together as His return draws near (Matthew 24:33-34). Our generation is the first to see every trend in place. As the final seconds of this age tick away, these events will come into even clearer focus. Keep in mind as you read through this list that these prophecies were penned 1,900 to 3,500 years ago! The prophecies 49 – 72 refer to Israel.

(1) False Bible teachers will bring in heresies, have many followers, and cause others to reject God's Word (2 Peter 2:1-2). It is very common today to find people who reject the Bible out of hand because they have heard it misrepresented by a false teacher.
(2) These false prophets will be money hungry, smooth talkers (2 Peter 2:3). A growing number of TV evangelists epitomize this. They twist the Scriptures, using misleading words, to make merchandise of the unwary.
(3) The Christian gospel will be preached as a witness to all nations (Matthew 24:14; Mark 13:10; Revelation 14:6). Today, portions or all of the Bible have been translated into over 2,400 languages and dialects.
(4) Global communications foreseen (Revelation 11:9-10; 17:8). The Bible prophesies that the entire world will see various events happen and unfold. The inventions of the Internet and television as well as the deployment of global satellite networks during the 20th century allow news to travel the world at the speed of light for the first time ever. Remember that in the Apostle John's day, news traveled at the speed of horseback.
(5) Mankind will be capable of destroying all life (Matthew 24:21-22). Consider that when Jesus made this prophecy the armaments of His day were swords and spears. But today, with nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, it is possible to wipe out all flesh on planet earth.
(6) The use of nuclear weapons anticipated (Zechariah 14:12). The nuclear bomb melts (dissolves) its victims just as God warned 2,500 years ago. "Their flesh shall dissolve while they stand on their feet, their eyes shall dissolve in their sockets, and their tongues shall dissolve in their mouths." This was unimaginable in Zechariah's day.
(7) There will be a global cry for peace (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Never has there been such a concerted, global effort to bring about peace at any cost as there is today.
(8) The Antichrist will use [pseudo] peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:23-25). With all the problems facing mankind, multitudes are looking for a savior to usher in peace and prosperity without moral accountability. The Antichrist will promise the world and Israel such a peace if they follow him, but his intentions will be sinister.
(9) In the last days Israel will have a peace treaty in place that the Antichrist will confirm and eventually break (Daniel 9:27). Currently the world's governments are striving for an Israeli peace treaty.
(10) Damascus will be destroyed (Isaiah 17:1, 14; Jeremiah 49:23-27; Amos 1:3-5; Zechariah 9:1-8). Damascus, Syria is increasingly in the news and is extremely anti-Semitic. Many terrorist organizations have their bases in Damascus, which will become a ruinous heap.
(11) Chaotic weather will be prevalent (Luke 21:25-26). Jesus foresaw the seas and the waves roaring in the last days. He also likened these signs to birth pangs (Matthew 24:8). The Greek word odin, often translated as sorrows in Matthew 24:8, literally means birth pangs. Furthermore, the apostle Paul reminded us that the creation itself will be delivered from the curse at the end of the age (Romans 8:21), and that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs (Romans 8:22). As delivery (Geburt) draws near, birth pangs always increase in both intensity and frequency. Therefore, the creation itself will travail as the time of delivery draws near.
(12) There will be a move toward a global government (Daniel 2:40-44; 7:23; Revelation 13:7-8). The former Roman Empire, which encompassed present-day Europe, will revive and eventually dominate the world. The European Union has steadily moved forward in its attempt to unite Europe politically and economically. It has succeeded in creating a European parliament, a court, and a common currency. And globalization is not unique to Europe, it is happening everywhere.
(13) Increased interest in vegetarianism anticipated (1 Timothy 4:3-4). The New Age Movement has swept the globe during the past 50 years popularizing this.
(14) Many wars will erupt (Mark 13:7-8). According to Project Ploughshares, there are several armed conflicts in the world today.
(15) Ethnic conflicts will be prevalent (Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10). Jesus used the Greek word ethnos to describe the last day battles. Today, as never in history, we have ethnic group rising against ethnic group.
(16) The earth will be filled with violence (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11-13). In the United States alone, violent crime has increased nearly 500% since 1960. Fifty years ago abortion (the violent murder of an unborn child) was illegal in most countries. Today abortion is legal in most countries and millions of children are aborted each year.
(17) Jesus foretold that there will be fearful sights (Luke 21:11). The Greek word translated fearful is phobetron, which can also be translated terror. According to the U.S. State Department, between 1981 and 2006 (they've apparently stopped counting), there were more than 38,000 international terrorist attacks.
(18) Multitudes will travel to and fro (Daniel 12:4). Prior to the Industrial Revolution, few individuals traveled beyond their own communities. Until recently, horse, foot, and boat were the only modes of transportation. Yet today we travel by car, bus, plane, train, subway, etc. Millions and millions are running to and fro just as Daniel prophesied 2,500 years ago!
(19) Deadly diseases (which the Bible calls pestilences) will be common (Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:8). Emerging diseases such as AIDS, ebola, Hanta virus, Dengue, West Nile, SARS, bird flu, etc., underscore this fact. Ironically, just a few decades ago, some scientists were forecasting that advances in medicine might soon eradicate deadly diseases.
(20) The final generation will be open to receiving a mark on their right hand or on their forehead (Revelation 13:16). Consider how the up and coming generation is tattooed, pierced and marked with all kinds of insignia. And today, for the first time in history, global tracking and marking technology is available.
(21) A global economic system will exist (Revelation 13:16-17). This was unthinkable in the apostle John's day. Yet today, globalists in every level of government are seeking to unite the world. Connecting the world monetarily is crucial to their goal.
(22) A man will control all banking and commerce (Revelation 13:16-18). Remember, this prophecy was penned 2,000 years before our computer-driven society. Yet, until recently, you couldn't have even dreamed how a person could control all commerce.
(23) Famines will be common (Luke 21:11; Revelation 6:5-8). According to the United Nations, millions of people all over the world are going hungry.
(24) The nation Israel will be born in one day (Isaiah 66:8). On May 14, 1948 Israel became a nation.
(25) The Euphrates River will be dried up (Revelation 16:12). Today, the massive Ataturk Dam in Turkey, completed in 1990, can hold back the Euphrates to a trickle.
(26) Asia (the kings from the east) will be capable of deploying a 200-million-man army during earth's final days (Revelation 9:14-16; 16:12). Bear in mind, when John penned this prophecy 2,000 years ago, there were only an estimated 170 to 200 million people on the entire planet. Yet today, according to the CIA, China alone has 281 million men fit for military service!
(27) Population explosion foreseen (Revelation 7:9, 14). The apostle John, who wrote the Book of Revelation, was told the number of an army in the last days - 200 million (Revelation 9:16). This was the approximate population of the world at that time. That John also sees in his vision a great multitude which no one could number coming out of the Great Tribulation at the end of the age (Revelation 7:9, 14) indicates an enormous number of people on planet earth in the last days.
of the colonial era and the budding of the nations. Remarkable!
(28) Egypt will exist in the last days - but only as a "lowly Kingdom" (Ezekiel 29:14-16). Egypt was one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Yet today, as prophesied, Egypt remains - but only as a third world nation - which will "never again exalt itself above the nations" (v. 15). And while God's Word foretold of the demise of many other ancient people groups and kingdoms (which have long since vanished), Egypt remains!
(29) Great earthquakes in diverse places foreseen (Luke 21:11;Isaiah 24:19-20; Revelation 6:12-14;16:18-20). Seismic activity appears to be on the rise.
(30) Marriage will be forbidden by many (1 Timothy 4:3). The Bible states that marriage is honorable among all (Hebrews 13:4). Despite this, the Catholic Church forbids their 400,000 priests, 800,000 nuns and numerous bishops, cardinals, and monks from marrying. The Orthodox Church, as well as Hindus, Buddhists, and other religious groups also impose mandatory celibacy for certain orders.
(31) People will be lovers of themselves (2 Timothy 3:1-2). This "selfie generation", like no other, regards self above all else. Self-love, self-esteem, self-reliance, self-gratification, are encouraged by the media, schools, psychologists, etc. In contrast, Jesus taught self-denial. Even many churches today preach a "feel good about yourself" message.
(32) Youth will become increasingly rebellious (2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12). No comment necessary.
(33) Humanity will become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5). No generation in history has had so many means to entertain and arouse the senses. Every imaginable hedonistic pleasure is available and has become big business.
(34) Homosexuality will be flaunted at the end of the age. Jesus warned that the last days will be like the days of Lot who lived in wicked Sodom (Luke 17:28-30). We know that the root of Sodom's sin was pride and complacency (Ezekiel 16:49) as it is today. However, Sodom's lasting infamy stemmed from their aggressive homosexual sin (Genesis 19; Jude 1:7). Today, the homosexual agenda is flaunted and forced upon our entire society.
(35) Apostasy will occur just before the Antichrist is revealed (2 Thessalonians 2:3). Increasingly, experience-based "Christianity" is replacing the Bible as the standard for saving faith. The ecumenical movement is striving for unity at the expense of truth. Christ's exclusive claims are negated in the name of tolerance.
(36) There will be a move towards a one-world religion (Revelation 13:8, 12; Revelation 17). Today, as never before, we are witnessing religions joining hands in the name of peace and tolerance.
(37) A woman will call herself "queen" and head the global counterfeit church in the last days - proving herself an imposter (Revelation 17; 18:7). Tens of millions follow the apparition of Mary, who is regarded as the Mother of the Church, the Lady of All Nations, the Co-Redemptrix, and the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
(38) The woman will also represent a great city set on seven hills (Revelation 17:9, 18). The Queen of Heaven is considered the Mother of the Roman Catholic Church which has its headquarters (the Vatican) situated on seven hills. As the Catholic Encyclopedia states, it is within the city of Rome, called the city of seven hills, that the entire area of Vatican State proper is now confined.
(39) Epidemic drug use foreseen (Revelation 9:21). The Greek word translated sorceries is pharmakeia, which refers to drug use, including illegal and mind-altering drugs. Nowadays there are drugs for everything – to calm down, to sleep well, for "inner peace", for power and strength, etc. Problems? Just "pop a pill"!
(40) Sorceries referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15). Today, interest in the occult is flourishing.
(41) Preparations for a global war anticipated (Joel 3:9-14;Matthew 24:22; Revelation 16:14). Never in history have so many nations stockpiled weapons of mass destruction.
(42) Environmental devastation of the planet foreseen (Revelation 11:18). Our generation has done more to ravage the environment than any previous generation.
(43) Some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1). This generation has witnessed the explosion of "heavenly visitors" and false doctrines that are embraced by professing Christians even though their messages contradict the Word of God. Channeling, witchcraft, yoga, psychics, etc., have also gained in popularity though forbidden by God (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
(44) People will reject the sound doctrine of the Word of God and follow the doctrines of men that appeal to their own lusts (2 Timothy 4:3-4; Acts 20:29-30). Others will confess faith in Christ, but not obey His Word (Matthew 24:48-51; Matthew 7:22-23).
(45) Many will forsake the Ten Commandments as a moral code: blaspheming, committing adultery, disobeying parents, stealing, lying, coveting, etc. (Matthew 24:12; Revelation 9:21).
(46) Idolatry will be pervasive (Revelation 9:20; 13:12-15;19:20; Micah 5:10-15; Zechariah 13:1-2). An idol is anything that competes for the attention due only to our Creator. Statues, images, charms, false gods, angels, apparitions, as well as possessions, position, pleasure, a person, self, and any created thing can all become idols (Romans 1:18-25).
(47) Blasphemy will be common (2 Timothy 3:2; Revelation 16:9, 11, 21). Consider how often people use their Creator's name (God, Lord, or Jesus Christ, OMG) as a curse word. What they have done is liken the One who is the source of every blessing (eyesight, sunsets, food, family, friends, etc.) to a four-letter curse word. Fifty years ago, Hollywood seldom used God's name in vain. Today, nearly every movie includes blasphemy.
(48) Sexual immorality will be rampant (Jude 18; Revelation 9:21). Keep in mind, Jesus said whoever looks to lust has already committed adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). Therefore, God equates Internet porn, lustful movies, TV shows, and magazines to fornication. The availability and consumption of sensual products has exploded in our generation.

Israel

(49) The Jews will begin to regather in Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12;Ezekiel 37:21-22; 38:8; Luke 21:29-31). Over five million Jews have returned to Israel in recent times! This is unprecedented in human history. Never has a people group been dispersed for hundreds of years to every corner of the globe, and then regathered back to their homeland. Yet, God said it and He has done it before our very eyes!
(50) Returning Jews will come from the north, south, east, and west (Isaiah 43:5-6; Jeremiah 31:7-10). Amazingly, nearly a million Jews have emigrated from Russia in the north. Over 100,000 Ethiopian Jews have emigrated from the south (Zephaniah 3:10). Since 1948, Jews have emigrated from Europe, Asia, the Americas, everywhere!
(51) During the diaspora (the dispersion of the Jews to the four corners of the globe), Israel will become a wasteland (Deuteronomy 29:23-28; Ezekiel 36:8-11; Ezekiel 36:33-36). During the past 1,900 years Israel became a nearly uninhabited, desolate wasteland.
(52) Israel, once a desolate desert, will blossom in the last days and export produce to the world (Isaiah 27:6; 35:1-2;Ezekiel 36:34-36). Israel's increased rainfall and world-renowned irrigation technology have caused the land to blossom. Incredibly, as foretold, they currently export over 800 million dollars worth of fresh produce each year, including over 200 million in flowers and ornamental plants!
(53) Israel will prosper economically (Ezekiel 38:12-13). Amazingly, this regathered, often attacked, tiny nation has exported billions of dollars worth of goods. This was inconceivable a century ago!
(54) Israel will once again plant vineyards (Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13-15). Today, sweet wine flows from the Golan Heights and many other vineyards on the mountains of Israel.
(55) In the last days, Jews will plant forests of trees. The Bible even specifies the variety of trees: cedar, acacia, myrtle, oil, cypress, pine, and box (Isaiah 41:18-20). Since 1900 more than one billion trees have been planted in Israel! This has happened in our day after Israel lay barren for nearly two millennia.
(56) A pure language will be restored (Zephaniah 3:9). At the end of the 19th century the Zionist movement brought about the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. In 1948, Hebrew became an official tongue of the state of Israel. Originally there was only one language (Genesis 11:1) and this pure speech will be restored (Isaiah 19:18). Interestingly, Hebrew has no cuss words.
(57) Jerusalem will be rebuilt on its own ruins (Jeremiah 30:18;Zechariah 12:6). Since 1948, Jerusalem has been rebuilt on the old ruins exactly as foretold.
(58) Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (Luke 21:24). Since 70 A.D., Jerusalem had been trampled by Gentiles until the Jews regained control of the city during the 1967 Six-Day War.
(59) Anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Deuteronomy 28:37;Jeremiah 29:18; 44:8; Luke 21:20-24; Revelation 12). History confirms that the Jews have been persecuted as no other people group. Hitler tried to exterminate them, and the Antichrist will attempt the same during the Tribulation. Today, anti-Semitism is a global epidemic. For example, of over 700 General Assembly resolutions passed since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945, nearly 450 condemn Israel. None have been passed against any Arab country nor any Arab terrorist organizations! In other words, out of 190 nations in the UN, over 60% of all General Assembly resolutions rebuke just one member, Israel!
(60) All surrounding nations will be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8; Zechariah 12:2). Today, Israel is surrounded by Muslim nations sworn to her destruction. Muhammad said: "The Hour (last day) will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say 'O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him.'" (Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol. 4, b. 52, Hadith # 177).
(61) Jerusalem will be a burdensome stone to all nations (Zechariah 12:3). Time and again the world news reports on the conflict over Jerusalem. The United Nations, the Vatican, and many world leaders want to make it an international city. However, God says that the city is His and He has given it to the Jews forever (Genesis 15:18; Leviticus 25:23; 2 Chronicles 6:6). All who burden themselves with it will be "cut in pieces." Despite God's warning, UN resolution 476 flagrantly reiterates that Israel's claims to Jerusalem are null and void. As a result, most countries refuse to transfer their embassies to Jerusalem - Israel's capital.
(62) Israel will be invincible [unbesiegbar] (Zechariah 12:6-9). Since 1948, tiny Israel has been attacked in three major wars and several lesser wars. Yet despite being vastly outnumbered, they have defeated all attacking foes. Even during the final battle, when it looks like Israel will be destroyed, the Lord shall deliver her (Jeremiah 30:3-7; Zechariah 14; Mark 13:14-20). An invincible Israel makes no sense unless you believe God's Word.
(63) Israel will be partitioned by all nations (Joel 3:2; Daniel 11:39). This is another unimaginable prophecy! In 1947, UN Resolution 181 planned the partitioning of Israel. Currently, the West Bank and Gaza have been seperated into Jewish and Palestinian settlements. Dividing Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria are also being negotiated today in order to create a Palestinian state.
(64) The returning Jews will have no king until Jesus returns (Hosea 3:4-5). As foretold, Israel has been without a king for over 2,500 years. Amazingly, not only is Israel no longer a theocracy, but today the Jewish state is governed by a democracy comprised of multiple political parties.
(65) Rebuilt temple in Israel anticipated (Daniel 9:27; 12:11;Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 11:1-2). The prophet Daniel, Jesus, Paul, and John all refer to the temple in the last days. Therefore we know it must be rebuilt. Preparations by the Temple Institute are nearly complete!
(66) Though Israel will be the focus of many fulfilled prophecies, most Jews will remain blind to the fact that Jesus is their Messiah until the very end (Luke 19:41-42; Luke 13:34-35;Romans 11:25-26).
(67) Ancient Petra (Sela the rock city) in Jordan will exist and become the refuge for the fleeing Jews during the Tribulation (Isaiah 16:1-4; Matthew 24:16; Revelation 12:6, 14). In 1994, Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty making Petra a potential refuge for fleeing Jews.
(68) Russia (Magog) will rise as a military power and lead an attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). Today, most of the southern states of the former Soviet Union are both military powerhouses and Muslim.
(69) Israel will dwell without walls prior to the invasion from the north (Ezekiel 38:8-11). As foretold, Israel now dwells "without walls" or bars or gates. Until 1900, most Middle East cities and villiages were fortified. Yet modern weaponry (jets/missiles) can "ascend...covering the land like a cloud", making these barriers obsolete.
(70) Iran (Persia), Sudan (Cush), and Libya (Put) will also partake in this attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). Anti-Semitism in the Islamic world is rampant. According to the Koran and Hadith, Muslims are commanded to fight and slay non-believers in Jihad (holy war) unless they convert to Islam (Surahs 9:5 and 47:4; vol. 1, b. 2, Hadith # 24 and 35).
(71) Turkey (Gomer) will also join in the attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). In 2002, Turkey elected a pro-Islamic party to govern the country. In 2005, Hitler's anti-Semitic manifesto Mein Kampf became a bestseller in Turkey. In 2007, Turkey elected an Islamist president.
(72) Ironically, Egypt and Jordan will not participate in this attack (Ezekiel 38). Interestingly, these two nations signed peace treaties with Israel. Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
(73) Birds of prey will eat the dead flesh of the enemy armies that fall in battle against Israel (Ezekiel 39:4, 17; Revelation 19:17-21). It is a little known fact that Israel is the bird migration capital of the world. During the spring and fall migrations, billions of birds fly over Israel. Many of these migratory birds are raptors, carrion (dead flesh) eating birds of prey. In fact, 34 species of raptors migrate over Israel.