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Daniel's Fourth and Terrible Kingdom--Who Are They?  The Bible Says It is a Divided Kingdom--But Not Rome--It Is Islam The Bible Gives an Important Prophecy Clue "They Will Combine With One Another In Their Descendants" The Bible is always correct.  Yet prophecy is generally impossible to understand until God chooses to reveal the true meaning.  For example, many have wondered about the terrible fourth kingdom given in Daniel chapter 2 and Daniel chapter 7.  Because it is a divided kingdom (Daniel 2:41-43) many have thought it was Rome, thinking the meaning was about the eastern and western Roman empires.  But it is not Rome.  The fourth and terrible kingdom Daniel saw is Islam.  Rome does not fit with Daniel nor Revelation prophecy.  For example, Rome cannot be in the "desert wilderness" (the harlot of Revelation 17:3), but Mecca is centered in the desert wilderness.  Mecca is the harlot city of "Mystery Babylon" in Revelation. Rome never had a world renowned false prophet, but Islam does.  The false prophet of Revelation is Mohammad.  Like Rome, Islam is a divided kingdom, divided between Sunni and Shia.  The Sunni and Shia have been fighting each other for nearly 1,400 years now.  Most importantly from a salvation viewpoint, the false god spirit of Islam (Baal--"Allah") in the Qur'an (chapter 5) takes away the Oblation, the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Daniel 9:26-27).  Allah only gives bitter waters, not living water. As you will see below, the Islamic leaders combined with one another in their descendants.   The early Islamic leaders intermarried with one another  dozens of times, just as the Bible said would happen. This important prophecy clue giving the identity of the fourth kingdom is written in Daniel 2:42-43: Daniel 2:42-43 (NASB) And just as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of pottery, so some of the kingdom will be strong, and part of it will be fragile. In that you saw the iron mixed with common clay, they will combine with one another in their descendants; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not combine with pottery. Understanding the extent of familial links between the Islamic Caliphs and companions of Mohammad is quite important since history shows the first century of Islam (632-752) as one of unceasing warfare and animosity between one Islamic faction versus another.  Thus the divided kingdom. MUSLIM LEADERS SUCH AS ISIS LEADER ABU BAKR AL-BAGHDADI WEAR A BLACK TURBAN IN ORDER TO SIGNIFY BEING A DESCENDANT OF MOHAMMAD The first four Islamic leaders are the four riders in Revelation chapter 6.  Namely, Mohammad (610-632 AD) on the white horse, Abu Bakr (632-634 AD) on the red horse, Umar (634-644 AD) on the black horse, and Uthman (644-656 AD) on the pale green horse.  After Uthman came Ali with the Sunni-Shia split that exists to this very day as a divided kingdom. The roots of the Sunni-Shia divide can be traced all the way back to the seventh century, soon after the death of the false prophet Mohammad in 632 AD. While most of Mohammad’s followers thought that the other elite members of the Islamic community should choose his successor, a smaller group believed only someone from Mohammad’s family—namely his cousin and son-in-law, Ali—should succeed him. This group became known as the followers of Ali; or simply "Shia." Eventually the Sunni majority won out, and chose Mohammad’s close friend Abu Bakr to become the first caliph (the Revelation rider on the red horse), or leader, of the Islamic community.  Ali eventually became a caliph (or Imam, as Shiites call their leaders), but only after the next two that preceded him had been assassinated.  Both Umar and Uthman were assassinated. The assassination of Umar (the rider on the black horse in Revelation chapter 6) occurred after Umar had conquered Jerusalem. Umar was killed by a Persian slave boy in broad view of many hundreds of shocked people that did nothing to help--and this fulfilled a direct Bible prophecy in Daniel 11:45. Daniel 11:45 (NASB) And he will pitch the tents of his royal pavilion between the seas and the beautiful Holy Mountain; yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him.   After all this fighting in the divided kingdom, Ali himself, was also killed in 661 AD, as the bitter power struggle between Sunni and Shia continued.  At stake was not only control of Mohammad’s religious and political legacy, but also a great deal of money, in the form of taxes and tributes paid by the various tribes united under the banner of Islam.  These taxes are represented by the pair of scales the rider on the black horse carries, as it was Umar that instituted the Islamic taxes.  This combination of money and power would only grow.  Within the century after Mohammad’s death, his followers had built an empire that stretched from Central Asia to Spain.  The Islamic empire grew from nothing to having authority over one quarter of the world's population, just as Jesus said would happen in Revelation 6:7-8.  Many prophecy experts incorrectly say this rider "kills one quarter of the world", but the Bible does not say that.  The Bible says they will have "authority" over a fourth of the earth. Revelation 6:7-8 (NASB) When the Lamb broke the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come!”  I looked, and behold,  a pale green (ashen) horse; and the one who sat on it had the name Death, and Hades was following with him.  Authority was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, and famine, and plague, and by the wild animals of the earth. Although many of the early Islamic figures listed belonged to various competing factions and groups during the Islamic civil wars (656-661 AD and 680-692 AD) after the Sunni-Shia splint into a divided kingdom, this did not prevent them from marrying into one another’s families and even naming their children ("descendants") after each other.  Just as the Bible said in Daniel 2:41-43!! DIVIDED KINGDOM INTERMARRIAGE CHART TAKEN FROM: INTERMARRIAGE BETWEEN THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD'S COMPANIONS  For a comprehensive study which places them in the context of the first Islamic century and which discusses their social and political ramifications, see the study by Asad Q. Ahmed: The Religious Elite of the Early Islamic Holy Lands (Hijaz), 2011. The Dream of Daniel 2 In chapter 2, Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a statue made of four different materials, identified as four kingdoms: Head of gold. Explicitly identified as King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (Daniel 2 v.37–38). Chest and arms of silver. Identified as an "inferior" kingdom to follow Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2 v.39). Belly and thighs of bronze. A third kingdom which shall rule over all the earth (Daniel 2 v.39). Legs of iron with feet of mingled iron and clay. Interpreted as a fourth kingdom, strong as iron, but the feet and toes partly of clay and partly of iron show it shall be a divided kingdom (Daniel 2 v. 41). The Vision of Daniel 7 In chapter 7, Daniel has a vision of four beasts coming up out of the sea.  In Daniel and Revelation the "sea" represents the spiritual realm.  This means these kingdoms, especially the fourth kingdom, are controlled by the spiritual realm that opposes the Lamb of God. Daniel is told that the beasts represent four kingdoms: A beast (Babylon) like a lion with eagle's wings (Daniel 7 v. 4). A beast (Medes-Persians) like a bear, raised up on one side, with three ribs between its teeth (Daniel 7 v. 5). A beast (Seleucid Greeks) like a leopard with four wings of fowl and four heads (Daniel 7 v. 6). A fourth beast (Islam), with large iron teeth and ten horns (Daniel 7 v. 7-8). This is explained as a fourth kingdom, different from all the other kingdoms; it "will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it" (Daniel 7 v. 23). The ten horns are ten demonic kings who will come from this kingdom (Daniel 7 v. 24). A further horn (the "little horn" in Daniel 7:8) with a mouth and eyes--meaning this now is a human, then appears.  This little horn was Umar, the rider on the black horse in Revelation chapter 6. THE TERRIBLE FOURTH KINGDOM ATTEMPTS TO TAKE AWAY THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS CHRIST UMAR IS THE RIDER ON THE BLACK HORSE IN REVELATION CHAPTER 6 JESUS TELLS US HOW TO IDENTIFY THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF REVELATION Jesus said a false Revelation would come into the world.  Jesus said this some 550 years before the Qur'an was given to Mohammad. Revelation 22:18 (NIV) I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.   Revelation 22:19 (NIV)  And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. Jesus is returning soon.  The Book of Revelation is directly from Jesus Christ.  It is the most important book in the Bible for the world today.   The truth is Jesus is the Son of God, died for our sins, and is the only path to the Father and eternal life.   Jesus is returning soon.  Put your trust in Jesus Christ.  His words are always true. JESUS FULFILLED 351 OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES The Old Testament, written hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth, contains at least 351 prophecies that Jesus fulfilled through His life, death and resurrection.  Mathematically speaking, the odds are staggering of anyone fulfilling a small amount of prophecy.  Fulfilling just 8 is impossible! Jesus gives seven sure signs you are living in the last days. THE TRUTH OF JESUS FOR MUSLIMS REVELATION-NOW LIBRARY LINK

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THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY COME by NEVILLE STEPHENS

 

THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY COME by NEVILLE STEPHENS

Are you ready for the Rapture tonight?          

IT IS COMING FOLKS AND IS NOT FAR AWAY NOW

We all know 1 Thess 4: 13-18;  Acts 1:11; 1 Cor 15: 51-54; Rev 12:5; Acts 8:39 (Phillip) and 2 Cor 12: 2-4 (Paul).

JESUS IS SEEKING HIS BRIDE – AND WANTS HER QUICKLY

Biblical theme – Adam and Eve; Abraham and Sarah; Isaac and Rebekah; Jacob and Rachel; and Ruth and Boaz etc.

The Father has Israel (unfaithful at present).

The Son has his BRIDE, us or The Church.

But we must be without spot or blemish

READ Eph 5: 21-27

Eve was taken out of the body of Adam – a holy mystery   (Gen 2: 21-23). This one was Adam’s help meet and the figure of the church in Ephesians 5 read verse 31:

 ³¹ For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

MARRIAGE IS A HOLY PRINCIPLE OF GOD AND THE BIBLE

The first miracle of Jesus was at the marriage at Cana.

The last marriage in the Bible will be the Marriage Supper Banquet in Heaven of Christ to His Bride:

  

THE WEDDING SUPPER OF THE LAMB (Rev 19: 7-9)

 

⁷ Let us rejoice and be glad
    and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
    and his bride has made herself ready.
⁸ Fine linen, bright and clean,
    was given her to wear.”

⁹ Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” (Rev 19: 7-9).

16. Are you “blessed and invited tonight” my friends?

TONIGHT I would like to concentrate on a passage of Scripture that is seldom even read in church let alone preached on.

Yet this small book in the Old Testament is full of references to our soon coming RAPTURE. But it is probably overlooked for it is considered racy and risqué, and even too sexy for modern day congregations even though it comes in ancient poetic and figurative language.

Yes, I am referring to The Song of Solomon with many references to the loving relationship of the Bride (US THE CHURCH) and the groom (CHRIST).

INTRO: The Song of Songs is a love story written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. It depicts the wooing and wedding of a shepherdess (Shulamite, OR US THE CHURCH) by the King (Solomon but in reality CHRIST), and the joys and heartaches of wedded love.  

Chapter 1, the Courtship Phase. They exchange loving and flattering words to each other and express their desire to be with one another.  

² Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—
    for your love is more delightful than wine.
⁴ Take me away with you—let us hurry!
    Let the king bring me into his chambers (CLEAR REFS TO THE RAPTURE).

⁹ I liken you, my darling, to a mare
    among Pharaoh’s chariot horses.
¹⁰ Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings,
    your neck with strings of jewels.

¹² While the king was at his table,
    my perfume spread its fragrance.
¹³ My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh
    resting between my breasts..

¹⁵ How beautiful you are, my darling!
    Oh, how beautiful!    Your eyes are doves.

¹⁶ How handsome you are, my beloved!
    Oh, how charming!
    And our bed is verdant.

In Chapter 2:10-13, The King beckons the woman to come away with Him

My beloved spoke, and said to me:
“Rise up, my love, my fair one,
And come away with me.
For lo, the winter is past (prob SPRING) now
the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of singing has come,
And the voice of the turtledove
Is heard in our land.
The fig tree puts forth her green figs (ISRAEL)
And the vines with the tender grapes
Give a good smell. Rise up (RAPTURE AGAIN), my love, my fair one and come away.

Chapter 3: The Bride is troubled vs 1-4, seeking her King and thrilled when she finds Him. The Promise is made, the engagement set.
The Bride finds Jesus and says,
When I found him whom my soul loves.
I held on to him and would not let him go (v4)

Chapter 4 is an expression of the King's love and adoration for His Bride and the Bride's desire for her King, for them to become one (Read vs 1,3,5,7, and 8 below from the NIV).

1 How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are doves.  

3 Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon; your mouth is lovely. Your temples behind your veil are like the halves of a pomegranate. 

5 Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle that browse among the lilies. 

7 You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. 

8 Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me.

Chapter 5 describes the torment of separation between Jesus and His Bride. This is the time we are in now, longing for our King and waiting for Him to come sweep us away.  We also see in this chapter that the Gentile bride becomes complacent and didn't answer the King's knock on her door. (Revelation 3:20) When she realizes she missed Him, she goes in search of Him. 

Isn't it true of so many of us that we grow weary in waiting, become complacent about our walk with God, and go back to the world? In verse 8, the Bride even asks the Jewish people to help her find Jesus, but they refuse. I found that interesting.

“I command that you take an oath, O daughters of Jerusalem,
If you find my beloved,
As to what you tell him—
[Say that] I am sick from love [sick from being without him (v8)”


The Bride then goes on to describe all of the King's wonderful attributes to the Jewish people (vs 10-16), summed up by “HE IS ALTOGETHER LOVELY” (v16).

In Chapter 6,  the Bride and the King delight in each other with compliments and kind words. Toward the end of the chapter, we have yet another reference to the rapture and its timing.

“I went down to the orchard of nut trees
To see the flowers of the valley,
To see whether the grapevine had budded
And the pomegranates were in flower.

“Before I was aware [of what was happening], my desire had brought me
into the area of the princes of my people [the king’s retinue].” Vs 11-12

Here we see the Bride walking through the orchards seeing if things have budded, which is an obvious reference to the Spring.  Then note, that suddenly, without warning, the King brought her into the palace – THE RAPTURE!  

CHAPTER 7  - Wedding and Honeymoon!

1 How beautiful your sandaled feet, O prince’s daughter! Your graceful legs are like jewels, the work of an artist’s hands. 

2 Your navel is a rounded goblet that never lacks blended wine. Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by lilies. 

3 Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle. 

5 Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel. Your hair is like royal tapestry; the king is held captive by its tresses. 

6 How beautiful you are and how pleasing, my love, with your delights! 

7 Your stature is like that of the palm, and your breasts like clusters of fruit. 

8 I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of grapes on the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples,

9 and your mouth like the best wine. May the wine go straight to my beloved, flowing gently over lips and teeth. 

10 I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me. 

11 Come, my beloved, let us go 12 Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love. 

Chapter 8 - Elevation of the Bride and Love sealed. Within this chapter there is a reference to a sister who has no breasts (V8).  I believe this is a reference to those left behind who weren't mature in Christ, both Jews and Gentiles. Words then are spoken of taking care of her and building her up in the future.
“We have a little sister
And she has no breasts.
What shall we do for our sister
On the day when she is spoken for [in marriage]?

“If she is a wall (discreet, womanly),
We will build on her a turret (dowry) of silver;
But if she is a door (bold, flirtatious),
We will enclose her with planks of cedar.”

Then the very last verse of Chapter 8 says,
“Hurry, my beloved and come quickly (THE RAPTURE) Like a gazelle or a young stag [taking me home on the mountain of spices”.

THE RAPTURE MY FRIENDS, IN BEAUTIFUL POETIC LANGUAGE.

Moving on to the New Testament and Rev 22: 12-13 and vs 18 “Look, I am coming SOON! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. ¹³ I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

18. “AND THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY, ‘COME!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev 22:18).

And where is the home? Rev 19: 1-4 says

“Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. ²I saw the Holy City, the NEW JERUSALEM coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. ³And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling-place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ⁴“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death” or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’

ALSO:

The New Jerusalem, the bride of the Lamb

⁹One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, ‘Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.’ ¹⁰And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. ¹¹It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal” (Rev 21: 9-11). 

18. “AND THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev 22:17).

SO COME MY FRIENDS. PREPARE YOURSELF AS A SPOTLESS WIFE AND BRIDE, FOR JESUS THE LAMB IS COMING SOON TO TAKE YOU TO THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB IN HEAVEN.

DO YOU LOVE THE LORD JESUS TONIGHT?

HE LOVES YOU SO VERY MUCH.

HOW MUCH YOU ASK? JUST LOOK AT HIS NAIL PIERCED HANDS AND CRUCIFIED BODY! THAT IS HOW MUCH!

Greater Love Has No Man Than This That He Lays Down His Life For His Friends (John 15:13)

YOU ARE HIS FRIENDS TONIGHT IF YOU DO WHAT HE SAYS (v14)

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW JESUS AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOUR TONIGHT. IF NOT, THEN PLEASE COME SEE ME AFTERWARDS.

MARANATHA LORD JESUS –

AND PLEASE MAKE IT SOON.

MARANATHA BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL