I am on the road again today so this won’t be as long or as detailed as I wish it could be. The above video what is posted in the comments section of Gary’s latest article. Honestly, when the news first broke regarding the altar dedication for the third temple on the last day of Hanukkah, I really didn’t give that much attention to it at the time.
There was a Breaking Israel News article last week, and three things really stood out to me after re-reading it today. 1. It talks about shining this new light to all the nations. Sadly, they missed the true light of the world, our Savior Jesus, 2000 years ago. 2. They will either slaughter a lamb or use pre-ready meat, along with other offerings. Either way, they already have the permit to do a live animal sacrifice. 3. Lastly, the article states the Sanhedrin want for a “religious-based” replacement to the united nations.
After watching the attached video, I reread Daniel 9, Daniel 13, Mark 13 and second Thes 2:3-4 again.
I, and I’m sure many others, have always associated the covenant with many as a seven year peace treaty, but does Scripture clearly state that? Jesus said that when they say peace and safety, then suddenly destruction comes upon them. Is it clear in scripture that the man of lawlessness is revealed at the beyond the 7 year covenant? 2 Thes. makes it sound like the man of lawlessness is revealed when he declares himself to be god in the temples.
I hold a pre-Trib viewpoint, and this video really has me thinking this morning.
From whose viewpoint is Daniel 9:26-27 spoken of ? Think about it.
The people of the prince to come destroys Jerusalem,
and he (THE PRINCE THAT SHALL COME) will enter into a covenant
with many which only means an
AGREEMENT WITH MANY. So these agreements with many are from the prince who shall comes
(Anti-Christs) perspective.
So who are THE MANY!! Lets track them down via the scriptures.
We see THE MANY in Dan. 8:25, Dan. 9:27 and in Daniel 11:40-43.
Dan. 8:25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he
shall magnify himself in his heart, and
by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the
Prince of princes (Jesus); but he shall be broken without hand.
Dan. 9:27 And he shall confirm the
covenant(Agreement) with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Dan. 11:40 And at the
time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the
king of the north(Anti-Christ) shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and
he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. 41
He shall enter also into the glorious land, and
MANY COUNTRIES shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even
Edom, and
Moab, and the chief of the children of
Ammon (These 3 are basically Jordan/Petra).
42
He (Anti-Christ) shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of
Egypt shall not escape. 43 But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of
Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.
So THE MANY are not just Israel, but MANY NATIONS in the Mediterranean Sea Region !! You see a Beast is not via history a nation that only Conquers Israel, but the Beasts of the Region have always overrun or Conquered the whole Mediterranean Sea Region. See Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome, they all ran roughshod over the whole region, not just Israel. As a matter of fact if we look at the Old Roman Empire on a map, then look at today's European Union, what does the E.U. need to make it look exactly like the Landmass of the Old Roman Empire ? Well if they Conquered Israel, all the surrounding countries near Israel and all of North Africa......WOW.....You would have the exact same landmass as the Old Roman Empire,
and Daniel 11:40-43 says that is exactly what's going to happen.
Now I am going to let you guys in on something, I think the AGREEMENTS are already in place, I don't think the deals are yet with the Anti-Christ, but one day he will renew them for 7 years. As we speak the European Union has AGREEMENTS with all of these Countries I mentioned above, and guess how many years these agreements run, you guessed it, 7 years, they were renewed in 2014 and are set to be renewed again in 2020. You see, the Agreements are basically in place, these type of treaties takes years sometimes to get worked out, so when the Rapture happens, the framework is already in place to be renewed.
It's called the EUROPEAN NEIGHBORHOOD POLICY.
Israel and the European Union entered into a treaties for Seven Years from 2007-2013 and then another treaties was signed in 2014 and runs through 2020. Those of course are seven year treaties/agreements/covenants. And to top that its with "MANY".
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From Wikipedia
European Neighborhood Policy
The European Union's European Neighborhood Policy(ENP) aims at bringing the EU and its neighbors closer, to their mutual benefit and interest. It was launched in 2004 to help the EU support and foster
stability, security and prosperity in its closest neighborhood.
The European Neighborhood Policy governs the EU's relations with 16 of the its closest Eastern and Southern Neighbors. To the South:
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine*, Syria** and Tunisia. (This is the MANY)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In order to become a Beast all of these Gentile Kingdoms arose out of the [Mediterranean] Sea as per Daniel 7, and Revelation 13. We can even add in Egypt and Assyria as the two heads spoken of in Rev. 13 that were not spoken of in Dan. 7. John was looking backwards at all the Beasts, Daniel was looking forward. Google the European Neighborhood Policy Map and then Google the Old Roman Empire Map and I think a light switch will come on as to just why this Anti-Christ and 10 Kings are said to arise out of the Fourth Beasts Head, they look exactly the same as per their landmass and shape.
THE MANY have to do with the Agreements the Anti-Christ enters into, then
HE (Anti-Christ) puts a stop unto Sacrifices and Oblations of ALL RELIGIONS, in other words no gods can be worshiped but him !! All Sacrifices/tributes/prayers etc. etc. must end, so says this Beast and his False Prophet the Beast over Religion in Rev. 13 which confirms this thought also.
Rev. 13:12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and
causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,....
I think by the time he does this Israel has already repented, thus the False Prophet and Beast stop the worshiping of THE SACRIFICE Jesus Christ. They place an Image of the European President/King/Anti-Christ in the Temple of God, on a WING or in a WING of the Temple, and thus the Jews who have repented understand it is time to Flee Judea.
A little more about the European Neighborhood Policy BELOW: For anyone that would like to delve into it..........
I made my points above.
At the heart of the EU's neighborhood policy lies the
stabilization of the region, in political, socio-economic and security-related terms. The EU is committed to supporting the economic development of its partner countries, and to improve the aspirations, hopes and prospects of the local population while keeping a strong focus on good governance, democracy and the rule of law. This commitment translates into action through the implementation of sustainable regional and bilateral program's and projects on the ground.
For the period 2014-2020 (Seven Years), the European Neighborhood Policy has a budget of €15.4 billion.
The European Neighbourhood Instrument
From the ENPI to the ENI
Starting from 2014, the European Neighborhood Instrument (ENI) has replaced the European Neighborhood Partnership Instrument (ENPI 2006-2013). The ENI will run until 2020 providing the framework and bulk of funding for the relations between the European Union (EU) and Partner Countries under the renewed European Neighborhood Policy (ENP). Besides bilateral and multi-country program's, support will be granted through cross-border cooperation of which the new ENI CBC "Mediterranean Sea Basin" Program's is part.
{ Anyone else sense the ole "Carrot and the Stick" approach ? }
EU and Neighbours: evolving relations
Cooperation, peace and security, mutual accountability and a shared commitment to the universal values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, are the founding principles of the special relationship between the EU and the Neighbourhood countries of the East and the South.
The aim of that partnership should be "to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union and characterized by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation", according to the Treaty on European Union.
Since it was launched, in 2004, the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) has been strengthening relations, bringing tangible benefits to both the EU and its Neighbourhood partners, including the introduction of regional initiatives and support to democratization.
The European Neighbourhood Instrument
Relations and goals will be further advanced through the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI), which has replaced the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI), so that it reflects real needs and considerations that have emerged over the years. The Regulation setting up the ENI underlines that it should give support to the implementation of the political initiatives shaping the ENP, including the Eastern Partnership and the Union for the Mediterranean.
Giving incentives and rewarding best performers, as well as offering funds in a faster and more flexible manner, are the two main principles underlying the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) worth over €15 billion from 2014-2020.
Based on the experiences gained until today, the ENI will support the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and turn decisions taken on a political level into actions on the ground.
Effective from 2014 to 2020 the ENI seeks to streamline financial support, concentrating on agreed policy objectives, and make programming shorter and better focused, so that it is more effective.
The ENI will build on the achievements of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) and bring more tangible benefits to both the EU and its Neighbourhood partners. It has a budget of €15.433 billion and will provide the bulk of funding to the European Neighbourhood countries through a number of programmes.
The 16 ENI Partner Countries are: ENI South - Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya Morocco, Palestine, Syria*, Tunisia
ENI East - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
* EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation
Six ENI targets
(1) Fostering human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, equality, sustainable democracy, good governance and a thriving civil society.
(2) Achieving progressive integration into the EU internal market and enhanced co-operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence, institution building and investments.
(3) Creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts.
(4) Encouraging development, poverty reduction, internal economic, social and territorial cohesion, rural development, climate action and disaster resilience.
(5) Promoting confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts.
(6) Enhancing sub-regional, regional and Neighbourhood wide collaboration as well as Cross-Border Cooperation.
How support is given
Support through the ENI is programmed and given in three different ways:
• bilateral programmes covering support to one partner country;
• multi-country programmes which address challenges common to all or a number of partner countries, and regional and sub-regional cooperation between two or more partner countries;
• Cross-Border Cooperation programmes between Member States and partner countries taking place along their shared part of the external border of the EU (including Russia). The ENI CBC "Mediterranean Sea Basin" Programme is part of the cross-border cooperation component of the ENI.
And on and on and on.....but as you can see these are "STRINGS" meant to tie Europe to these countries on the Mediterranean Sea Basin.