Warfare. Rumors of warfare. Chaos. Self love. One would possibly argue that the indicators of the top of days are throughout us and present occasions increase many questions on our proximity to the biblical finish instances.
Hear them within the newest episode of “Fast Begin”
Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, is a kind of who overtly mentioned eschatology and present occasions, rigorously explaining what the Bible says about what’s to return and the way it relates to what’s occurring forward of us .
Throughout a latest interview with CBN Information, Laurie – who’s at present popping out with a brand new animated present for youths and households referred to as – “The Adventures of Ben Born Once more & YellowDog” – explored a few of the occasions which are elevating eyebrows within the Center East proper now.
“The Bible tells us that on the finish of time, Israel can be remoted and finally attacked from its neighbor to the north, recognized as Magog,” Laurie stated, pointing to a prophecy within the Outdated Testomony e book of Ezekiel. “Many students imagine that Magog is trendy Russia; I’d slightly agree with that.”
Nevertheless, no matter Magog's id, Laurie stated that Magog is a “nice power” that may assault Israel – however to no avail. The prophetic verses declare that God will intervene on Israel's behalf. Such prophecies have lengthy been debated in Christian circles, however obtained renewed consideration following the October 7 Hamas terrorist assault.
“I’d say the rise of anti-Semitism is an actual signal of the instances,” he stated. “And I’ve to confess… even I used to be shocked by the acute anti-Semitism we witnessed not too long ago… when Israel was attacked on October seventh by this horrible terrorist group Hamas.”
Along with the terrorist assault that killed greater than 1,200 Israelis, Laurie stated the anti-Jewish sentiment and protests all over the world had been deeply surprising.
“What was maybe simply as surprising is … a few of the protests all over the world, principally amongst younger folks, in favor of Hamas,” Laurie stated. “Who would have thought that these days, in 2024, we might hear folks chanting phrases like 'Fuel the Jews.' … The Holocaust was not so way back.”
Laurie stated the mentality we see in universities and different arenas immediately is “Jew hatred” much like what occurred earlier than Jewish males, ladies and youngsters had been despatched to focus camps.
“A Christian should intercede for the Jewish folks,” he stated. “And God promised a blessing to those that would bless the Jews and a curse to those that would curse the Jews.”
Laurie stated that the position of Jews again in Israel – and the occasions which are occurring there – are issues that “the Bible predicted would occur.”
“I'm interesting to all my Christian associates — I'm particularly interesting to the pastors on the market to speak about this,” he stated. “Speak to your folks about it. And it’s important that we love the Jewish folks and that we help the nation of Israel.”
Laurie continued, “It’s clear that we’ve by no means been nearer to the Lord's return than we’re proper now.” For my part, the subsequent occasion within the prophetic calendar is the rapture of the church, which might occur at any time.”
