One, the abundance of rain in Israel has resulted in the release of water from the Sea of Galilee for the first time in decades.

Israel’s incredible food production will become more incredible.

Two, various plagues of Biblical proportions are wreaking havoc around the world.

Since Sept. 2019, the worst wildfires in Australia in decades have killed 28 people, destroyed more than 3,000 homes, burned 15-20 million acres, and killed perhaps as many as one billion animals.

The good news is that heavy rains have doused many of the fires, but flash flooding is now a problem.

Currently, billions of locusts are devouring crops in Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan. (There is little left that people and animals can eat; think famine.)

About two-thirds of the pigs in China have died from swine flu, pork is now a luxury, some Chinese have not had pork to eat in about six months, and some have turned to cheaper meat (rabbits and dogs; think rider on the black horse; Rev. 6:5-6).

4,500 chickens recently died from the H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in China.

The Coronavirus has caused China to declare a national emergency, the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, the U.S. has declared a national health crisis, other nations are taking similar steps; and there have been several reports that the real statistics are being grossly under- reported.

The U.S. is trying to contain it, but if it makes its way to Mexico, America’s open border will allow it to spread, and the U.S. will be helpless to stop it.

Incidentally, they are hard to come by (and I am not recommending anything), but washable, anti-viral or bio-block face masks do exist (Google for information).

Three, concerning persecution, China’s leader Xi Jinping ordered churches and crosses to be destroyed, he ordered the Bible to be rewritten, he ordered the posting of signs at churches forbidding anyone under 18 to enter, and forced people to worship him like he is God.

Perhaps, it is time to ask Xi Jinping if he is God, why doesn’t he stop the plagues that are killing the people and pigs in China.

Perhaps, it is time to ask if the true God is showing Xi Jinping and the world who really is in control.

Four, on Feb. 5, 2020, breakingisraelnews.com posted an article by David Sidman that said Rabbi Shlomo Amar, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, recently told a group, “All the great rabbis of this generation are saying that the Messiah is about to reveal himself. All the signs the prophets gave, all the signs predicted in the Gemara, the Mishnah, the Midrash, everything is taking place, one by one. All we need is to remain strong for a little bit longer.”

The article also said another rabbi announced “that the arrival of the Messiah would preempt the initiation of President Trump’s plan for the Middle East.”

It is worth noting that many rabbis believe that our generation is seeing all of the signs of Messiah’s coming taking place.

Pre-Trib Christians believe that the Church will be raptured before the Antichrist confirms a plan for peace in the Middle East, but they grieve over the fact that the Jews will wrongly accept the Antichrist as their Messiah.

Five, concerning Pres. Trump’s plan for the Middle East, now called “Peace to Prosperity,” the PA, the Arab League and many others have, in fact, rejected it.

But understand that no one expected them to accept the first offer, and no one should believe that their rejection means the plan is dead.

Contrary to the predictions of some that the Arabs would immediately attack Israel, several Arab nations are warming up to Israel and encouraging the PA not to close the door.

On Feb. 3, 2020 (6 days after Pres. Trump released his peace proposal), Prime Min. Netanyahu met with the current leader of Sudan (a 95% Muslim nation with about 43 million people and a member of the Arab League), and the Sudan and Israel agreed to stop all “mutually hostile actions and positions.”

Shortly after that, Tunisia’s ambassador to the UN helped draft a UN resolution that condemned Pres. Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” proposal.

Tunisia (a 98% Muslim nation with about 11 million people) abruptly recalled their ambassador and fired him for condemning the proposal without consulting with them.

Know also that the U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, the EU, Sudan, Bahrain and Oman are talking about meeting in Egypt to discuss Pres. Trump’s peace proposal, and they are trying to get Jordan and the PA to attend.

Notice that these Arab nations have not gone to war against Israel.

They are talking about meeting with Israel to discuss ways to advance the negotiations.

Also, don’t overlook the fact that any number of events (war with Syria, war with Hezbollah, an Iranian nuclear bomb, etc.) could change the situation.

There is no doubt that there will be a peace plan at the beginning of the Tribulation Period (and all of the signs seem to indicate that Tribulation Period could be close).

God alone knows whether Pres. Trump’s proposal will be negotiated into that plan or there will be a different one.

Pres. Trump, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, and several others have told the Palestinians this may be their last chance to have their own state.

The U.S. has even told Mahmoud Abbas that the anticipated upcoming meeting in Egypt could be the Palestinians’ last chance to have their own state.

Who knows, but if this is the last chance to divide the land of Israel, this could be that plan.

Also, be aware that the covenant will be confirmed with “many,” but there is nothing that says the “many” includes the PA.

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Daymond & Rachel Duck
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This article expresses my understanding on Pres. Trump’s proposed “Deal of the Century” (new name is “Peace to Prosperity”) because it is so important.

One, “Peace to Prosperity” is a proposal to be negotiated, not a final treaty (meaning there will likely be additions, deletions and changes to the document; perhaps, but not necessarily, some type of 7-year requirement).

Two, “Peace to Prosperity” is very much about the peace and safety of Israel and the prosperity of the Palestinians (gives control of all military forces, air space, borders, etc. to Israel).

Three, it enlarges and moves Israel one step closer to the borders that God established (but is still far short of what God gave to Israel).

Four, it recognizes Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel. (It rejects the PA claim to Jerusalem, makes Jerusalem a cup of trembling and burdensome stone for the world, but Israel will eventually get Jerusalem and this proposal says Jerusalem belongs to Israel.)

Five, it calls for a two-state solution on the Promised Land that will clearly divide the Land of Israel, but it requires the Palestinians to meet conditions that they say they will never accept. (There won’t be two states unless the Palestinians reach an agreement with Israel, but it will divide Israel, further divide the U.S. and eventually bring on the Battle of Armageddon, if they establish two states.)

Six, among other things, to become a Palestinian state, the PA will be required to:

• Recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish nation.
• Root out and get rid of the terrorists in PA-controlled areas.
• Stop paying terrorists to kill Israelis.
• Allow freedom of speech in PA-controlled areas.
• Abandon the “right of return” for millions of Palestinians.
• Abandon the PA demand for their own military.
• Accept Israeli responsibility for the national security of both states.
• Abandon the PA claims to the Jordan River Valley.
• Accept Jewish sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Seven, among other things, the PA will receive:

• A Palestinian state.
• Their own government with limited sovereignty.
• A capital near the new U.S. embassy in a protected suburb of East Jerusalem called Abu Dis.
• Approximately twice as much of the Promised Land as they now occupy.
• A $50 billion financial aid package to create one million good jobs in 10 years (upgrade their electric, water and waste treatment facilities; build new hospitals, health clinics, schools, tourist sites, etc.).
• Corridors (tunnels, bridges, etc.) to connect PA areas in the Promised Land.

Eight, Israel must halt new settlement construction for four years, but Israel is free to start annexing existing settlements in Judea and Samaria as soon as Israel accepts the proposal. (The tender nation of Israel can put forth leaves immediately.)

Nine, the PA must negotiate a deal within four years or this offer will be withdrawn and it could be the last chance for the PA to have a Palestinian state. (Some Jews and Christians think the PA refusal to negotiate is a good thing. No agreement means no division of the Promised Land under the “Deal of the Century.”)

Ten, the U.S. and Israel will sign an agreement that says a military attack on Israel will be considered to be a military attack on the U.S. (This goes to the heart of peace and safety issue.)

Eleven, Jordan will retain responsibility for the Temple Mount, but the U.S. is asking Jordan to open all Holy Sites to all faiths. (Jordan fears that this will open the door for a rebuilt Temple, and some Christian prophecy teachers believe a rebuilt Temple will be allowed by the covenant that the Antichrist will confirm.)

Twelve, some Israelis and Christians are responding negatively to this proposal because God warned the world not to divide the land of Israel, but others say God gave Israel the Golan Heights, then East Jerusalem, now the Jordan River Valley, most of Judea and Samaria, etc. (They are rejoicing and praising God because they believe He is returning the land to the Jews in parcels—this parcel is the Biblical heartland of Israel—and God will eventually give Israel all of the land that He promised. If He wants to do it in steps, so be it. It is fulfilling Bible prophecy.)

Thirteen, Prime Min. Netanyahu and his opponent in the upcoming Mar. 2, 2020, Israeli election, Benny Gantz, are very positive about Pres. Trump’s proposal, and both are anxious to start implementing it. (Israel must officially accept it first.)

Fourteen, the PA, Turkey, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah quickly rejected the plan. (These are nations and groups that will go to war with Israel in the latter years and latter days. We are seeing wars and rumors of wars, not peace and safety.)

The Ayatollah Khamenei said “Jerusalem must not remain in the hands of the Jews,” and he will “seek to unite other nations to confront the great conspiracy.”

Fifteen, ambassadors from 3 Arab nations attended the public release of the “Deal of the Century,” 4 Arab nations immediately welcomed Pres. Trump’s proposal and expressed support for all efforts to reach a deal that is fair to the Palestinians. (They have also urged the PA to return to the negotiating table.)

Sixteen, some Palestinians living in areas designated for transfer to a PA state are objecting to the transfer and expressed a desire to remain under Israeli control.

Seventeen, PA Chairman Abbas angrily requested an emergency meeting with the Arab League; there was division over the issue, but, as a whole, the group called Pres. Trump’s proposal unfair to the Palestinians, and they rejected it. (This could be a good thing if it delays the division of Israel.)

Joel Rosenberg wrote that sources in Arab countries tell him the Arabs are upset with Trump’s proposal, but they are also upset with Abbas and his rejection of every effort to settle the issue. (They want this to lead to an agreement.)

They may even seek a way to establish peace with Israel that does not include Mr. Abbas and the PA. (The angel Gabriel said the covenant will be with many, but he didn’t say the covenant will include the PA.)

In conclusion, the “Deal of the Century” may go nowhere, but it may trigger prophetic wars, quickly expand the borders of Israel, increase the security and prosperity of Israel, restart the peace negotiations and eventually lead to a covenant that will allow a rebuilt Temple.

One writer (Israel Kasnett, Jan. 29, 2020, JNS) said the “Deal of the Century” is:

• The first time in history that the U.S. put Israel’s concerns above Palestinian concerns (peace and safety of Israel).
• The first time the U.S. said the 1949 or 1967 lines are no longer valid and Israel does not have to return to those lines (expands the borders of Israel).
• The first time the U.S. presented a map (contradicts the covenant God made with Abraham, etc.).
• The first time the U.S. said the settlements are not illegal, they are not an obstacle to peace, and Israel does not have to evacuate any of them.
• The first time the U.S. said that Israel has a legal and historical right to Judea and Samaria. (There will be Jews in Judea when the Abomination of Desolation defiles the Holy Place.)
• The first time the U.S. said that Israel can declare sovereignty over the settlements.
• The first time the U.S. said Israel can declare sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.

The “Deal of the Century” is unlike any previous proposal.

It does not give Israel everything God requires, but it is falling in line with what the Bible says will happen; and if it is not a major step toward the fulfillment of God’s Word, I am badly fooled.

All praise, glory and honor to God the Father, and to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Holy Spirit.

They are amazing and their Word is amazing.

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Daymond & Rachel Duck
duck_daymond@yahoo.com