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Now is not the time to get lost in the details. We need to keep our eyes on the "road signs" of Bible prophecy. Prophetic road signs are events that were foretold in Scripture and are now documented in history. If we keep our eyes on the road signs, it helps us stay on course and understand better what may be going on around us.

As you probably know by now, I believe the rebirth of Israel in 1948 may be our first great road sign of end-time prophecy. It is commonly believed the "woman" in the following passage represents Israel. In Revelation chapter 12 we read:

A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars (Revelation 12:1 New American Standard Bible).

And the European reunification project that began in 1950 -- now known as the European Union -- may be our second great sign. That's because it is commonly believed the seven-headed dragon in the following passage represents the seven Gentile empires that have and will persecute the woman (Israel). We read:

Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads were seven diadems (Revelation 12:3).

Here are some roads signs that may have followed:

  • 1995: The Western European Union becomes 10 nations.
  • 1999: The first Mr. Europe appears among the 10 nations.
  • 2000: Mr. Europe and 10 nations politically identified with the number 666.
  • 2003: Mr. Europe summits plan for new international order; given NATO assets.
  • 2007: Mr. Europe begins confirming a covenant with many for seven years.
    • Now that we have considered our possible roads signs, let's look at today's news. Evidently, the Iranian threat has gathered an alliance of Arab states -- led by Saudi Arabia -- offering to make peace with Israel. The Arab plan was first presented to the EU heads at last November's Euromed Summit and the details worked out with the other important regional and international players at January's Madrid+15 Conference. Israel, desperate for peace and also concerned about Iran, is thinking about accepting the Arab offer.

    Elements of the Arab peace plan include:

    • Israel returns to the pre-1967 borders.
    • Israel allows return or compensation for the Palestinians displaced in the 1967 war.
    • Arab states sign a collective peace treaty with Israel.
    • Arab states recognize Israel's right to exist and normalize relations.
    • Collective security arrangements for all the countries in the region -- including Israel.
    Besides the fact that this sudden Arab and Israeli willingness to settle their old conflict is unprecedented since the peace process began in 1991, the added fact that it comes immediately after Mr. Europe begins confirming a covenant for a period of seven years is startling.

    Friends, if we are truly witnessing the final road signs of end-time Bible prophecy, then we better know what it means. It means we don't have far to go.

    It means to stay tuned.

    03-12-2007
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