The satanically spawned Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, seems to have opened in a major way an end-of-the-age Tribulation stage-setting prophecy.
Jesus Himself gave the prophecy as part of the Olivet Discourse while sitting with His disciples overlooking the Temple Mount:
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation… (Matthew 24:6–7).
The prophecy we need to look at in this fascinating time in history is Jesus’ statement that “nation will rise against nation” in an unprecedented way just before He returns to set up His Millennial Kingdom on earth. When giving only a cursory glance at these words, we think that, yes, that’s certainly true. Many a nation has risen against another nation just during the past several decades. There have been many wars, and other wars are looming. But, is this the kind of “nation against nation” reference Jesus specifically gave?
To answer this, we must look at the Greek language–the language from which the New Testament was translated into English. Jesus was in actuality saying these uprisings would be unusual in that they would be based in ethnos–the Greek word for “nation.” They would be ethnic in origin. They would pit ethnic, or racial, group against ethnic group.
It is equally true that ethnic factors have been the cause of many wars throughout the centuries. The Arabs and Jews–as a matter of fact, many ethnic peoples against the Jews—marked the conflicts of Old Testament times. Almost without exception, those early wars were “ethnic” in origin.
Things haven’t changed. Arabs and Jews still have the ethnos factor at the heart of their differences. And, never in history has the conflict been more virulent. Israel is hated like no other people—and by almost all of the nations of the world. The Islamic nations—mostly Arab—are blood-vowed to push the Jews into the Mediterranean Sea and wipe the Jewish race from the planet. Some Arab leaders of the past and other leaders–e.g., Iranian leaders—continue to want all Jews expunged from the region, and even off the planet, as we hear incessantly through their protesting US college-campus minions. They have made it their national policy through their oratorical invectives. There have been conflicts in the century just passed involving peoples of the Caucuses, the Balkans, etc., and horrific slaughters in Africa and other places–all based upon ethnic differences.
Now, this hemisphere is experiencing the burgeoning effects of ethnic conflict. The invasion of illegal aliens from points at US borders north as well as south, welcomed by a presidential administration that seems conjoined to the globalist intention to bring America into compliance with their New World Order aspirations, is threatening to erupt into violence within even smaller cities.
This invasion affecting even the smaller towns is easily discernable through reports like the following:
At this moment, there is a tremendous amount of discussion on social media about what is happening in the city of Springfield, Ohio.
The Haitian population of Springfield has become very large, and Newsweek is reporting that it is being alleged that “some of these people have been killing and eating folks’ pets”…
Springfield, which had a population of around 60,000, has recently been at the center of the immigration debate, with its Haitian community growing to between 15,000 and 20,000 over the last four years, according to city officials.
The past few days have seen locals report that some of these people have been killing and eating folks’ pets…
At a recent city commission meeting, one local resident was literally begging for officials to do something.
He claimed that migrants are “grabbing up ducks by their neck” and “eating them”…
“I really challenge you guys to get out here and do something,” he told the meeting.
“These Haitians are running into trash cans, running into buildings…they’re flipping cars in the middle of the streets…”
The man added: “They’re in the park, grabbing up ducks by their neck, and cutting their head off and walking off with them. They’re eating them.” (“Are they really eating our pets?”, Rapture Ready News, September 10, 2024)
Point is, Jesus said that a great, swelling uprising involving ethnic strife would grow to be a major crisis during the Tribulation era–that last seven years just before He returns to put an end to all of the conflicts at Armageddon (Revelation 19:11).
This ethnic eruption we’re witnessing each day in our headlines is something to watch closely, so far as being observant for prophetic end-times signals is concerned. The unrest constitutes yet another indicator of where this generation might stand on God’s prophetic timeline. We can say with a degree of certainty based upon study of God’s Word, and belief in the pre-Trib Rapture of Christ’s Church, that because of the burgeoning ethnic unrest, in conjunction with all of the other indicators we see interjecting themselves with growing intensity and frequency, Jesus’ shout, “Come up here!” can’t be far distant.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Terry James Prophecy Line 
California has been trying to push through “reparations” to “atone” for what it considers past racial injustices for several years now, but perhaps the most disturbing thing of all is that kids are being taught Critical Race Theory which pits one race against another, i.e. “oppressed” and “oppressor.”
We have the radical left reopening old wounds from the 1960’s not because they actually care about these things, but to tear our country apart to gain power for themselves. In Europe, many countries are being radically “Islamicized” at the cost of their former Christian foundations. This Satanic deterioration of Christian values on a profound scale was shamelessly on display in the disgusting and blasphemous Olympic opening and closing ceremonies.
This ethnic conflict, of course, is most visible in the Middle East. Like the malignancy that it is, it has rapidly metastasized beyond Arabs verses Jews into a situation where it is now “all races” verses the Jews. (Just as Zechariah said: Zechariah 12:2)
We see playing out the fulfillment of the very things Jesus told us would happen in the Olivet Discourse.
And, unfortunately, not only is most of the world clueless about all this, but much of what passes for the church today is as well.
Well said Ed.
It take all of my faithful adherence to the Lord’s commands to avoid being dragged into the divisions we are being subjected to at this time.
You named several and we know that Satan is also dividing us in our nation by political affiliation, education level, income, geographic region, religion, age, vocation (who now likes or trusts teachers, politicians et al?) and more.
Divide and conquer, just as our Lord wisely warned in Mark 3:23 “And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”
It seems that the wind is howling, the waves are crashing, and the nations are in a rage. Praise Jesus that He is the rock our faith, our lives and eternity are built upon His promises. We will not be shaken.
Thanks, Robin.
It is tragic enough that the nonChistian world remains in darkness, but when nominal Christians are also under this shadow, it is beyond tragic – and excuse!
Unfortunately, all too many Christians don’t see that all of this is a pattern orchestrated by Satan because they are Scripturally illiterate. The Bible clearly spells out the details of this and all the other ills of the Last Days, but for most, the warnings are unread and unknown, or else allegorized into meaninglessness.
The entity which calls itself the church is to blame for this ignorance in failing to educate its members and those in charge will be called to account (Ezekiel 3:17-21). Though Ezekiel’s message was specifically addressed to Israel, I have no doubt it applies universally.
I think the devil is trying to divide even genuine believers, actively sewing discord over the Rapture, whether is the “real deal” or not, or even the age of the Earth and universe, or how someone should get baptized, etc. I don’t see these as salvation issues, so let’s not elevate them to such a level that we fight amongst ourselves over them.
We should focus on the core belief that Jesus is the sinless Son of God who came in the flesh, died on the cross for us, was resurrected on the third day, and is making a place for us to live with him forever. This is the foundation of our faith. There isn’t any room for argument here, so let’s all be unified on that.
One day all believers will have the answers to the “particulars” and until then, let’s not give the devil opportunity to divide us.
I think Paul said it best:
Galatians {5:15} But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
We should take that warning seriously!
Sorry for the slow reply Ed, I had minor eye surgery so I’ve been a bit out of commission. Recovery is going well, thank the Lord.
I’ve made a decision to try very hard not disagree with anyone, in person or online, from here on out. Helping Satan with his divide and conquer strategy is off the table. If someone is wrong, for the most part I’m going to let them be wrong; unless it’s an issue of heresy or blasphemy.
Time is short. More signs are converging for the Tribulation and that means our call is soon. Israel has understandably taken the gloves off with Hezbollah, and I expect global unrest is going to escalate quickly and exponentially.
Most of the Church is unrecognizable, we have an utterly corrupted government terrified of being replaced and held accountable for their endless crimes, this week Soros and Co have been handed control of the airwaves (facilitated by the prince of the power of the air), millions of enemy residents and violent criminals now live in our nation-all underwritten by you and me, multitudes of children are being trafficked and murdered, our food, water and air are poisoned, new viruses are being unleashed, lawlessness abounds on our streets, our youth are being indoctrinated into every manner of wickedness, satanic worship is out in the open and encouraged, people are behaving as if everything is fine and are still going to sports events, gambling, drinking, partying as though it will never end, while our supply chains are collapsing along with our economic system. And there are many more things happening with the UN, the WEF, and the vast number of the Luciferian leaders of most governments and corporate enterprises around the world.
We are in the final countdown IMHO. Normal is evaporating before our eyes. When it seems things are truly hopeless to Believers (but not to the world), that is probably when Jesus will call us to Himself. We are very near.
Maranatha!
Good morning Terry, from Kleinmond, South Africa. Would it be possible to maybe help with answers about certain things? 1. What happens to the dogs, cats from ordinary civilians etc in Israel during the time when homes are hit and a family cannot live there anymore? 2. Do you know of a verse in the old testament where it says, ” the arrows” that are shot will not be successful, but will turn back and hit the shooters themselves? A long time ago someone mentioned it on a video, and I cannot find the place in the bible. Maybe other words are used in different bibles. Kindest of regards, Hentie van der Westhuizen and family (about 14 years or so, ago, I corresponded with you. We still hold onto our Lord Jesus).
Hello, Hentie.
This isn’t Terry, but another man from across the world in America.
I don’t know the answer to your first question and didn’t fins a specific reference to arrows falling back in those who launched them, but here is a similar sentiment:
Psalm {7:14} Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived
mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
{7:15} He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch
[which] he made.
{7:16} His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent
dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
I hope this information is helpful. My best to you and kin!
Ed W.
I wrote about the birth pang signs in early 2023 including a similar post about ethnic uprisings and what is fueling it. Similar to this post but from a different angle.