An interesting event has taken place, but I need to set the stage before I reveal what it is.

According to the Bible, the children of Israel will return to the Promised Land three times and no more.

The first return was when God brought the out of Egypt in unbelief (about just a few years before 1400 B.C.). During their first return, God dealt with the unbelieving Jews by commanding 40 years of wandering in the wilderness.

Several hundred years later, in the days of Isaiah, God said there will be two more returns (Isa. 11:11-12).

There would be a return from Babylon in the days of Daniel (about 536 B.C.; Jer. 25:8-13). And there would be a later return that would take place in two phases.

In phase one, some of the Jews would return in unbelief from all over the world before the Tribulation Period. That will set the stage for the Tribulation Period (a time of trouble and distress; Ezek. 22:17-22; Zeph. 1:15-16). And it will be after 69, but before the 70th of Daniel (9:24-27; Matt. 24:32-33).

In phase two, the remainder of the Jews will return as believers from all over the world at the end of the Tribulation Period (after the 70th week of Daniel; Matt. 24:29-31). All Israel will be saved and this phase will set the stage for the Millennium (a time of blessings; Rom. 11:26).

Following phase two of this third return, God will establish the tabernacle of David (restore the Davidic dynasty) and all of the Jews will never be removed from the Promised Land again (Amos 9:11-15; Acts 15:13-18).

Now, let’s get to the interesting event.

On Sept. 27, 2016, it was reported that the Jewish Sanhedrin concluded several months of deliberation and ruled that Israel has returned as a nation not as a group of individuals.

To clarify, one Jew or even 100 Jews returning to the Promised Land does not mean that Israel has returned as a nation. So the Sanhedrin turned to the Scriptures for an answer.

And they learned that during the return from Egypt under the leadership of Joshua 601,730 Jewish adult males entered the Promised Land (Num. 26:51, 63). This was slightly more than Moses and Aaron counted while they were still in the wilderness (Num. 1:46).

We see 601,730 adult males in the days of Joshua plus approximately the same number of women plus many children and teenagers under the age of 20 would probably be 1 ½ to 2 million people.

Today, there are close to 7 million Jews in Israel. And this is the basis for the Sanhedrin ruling that Israel has officially possessed the Promised Land for the third time.

This means the Jews are in the Promised Land for the last time. There won’t be any more returns. And they won’t be put off the Promised Land again.

Everyone that tries to expel them will fail. There are not enough troops and weapons on earth to expel them.

God is always watching over Israel. “He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Psa. 121:4). God will never be caught off guard. He will never stop watching over Israel.

Those who test Him are making a terrible mistake.

Prophecy Plus Ministries
Daymond & Rachel Duck
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The apostle Paul said, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” (I Tim. 4:1).

The Holy Spirit has an important message especially for those who attend church: Pay attention. Be on guard.

When the last days of the Church are winding down on earth, many who call themselves Christians will abandon what the Bible says. They will depart from the Scriptures because they are allowing themselves to be led astray by satanic spirits espousing satanic doctrines.

Satan doesn’t walk up to his victims in a red suit with a pitchfork in his hand. He has filled the atmosphere with demonic spirits that present themselves as ministers of righteousness (II Cor. 11:13-15).

They are cunning. They know who is vulnerable. They know how to lead people astray. And it is real. Few would deny that Satan tempted Jesus many times. This is important because the Church in the U.S. is in decline.

Articles about church members becoming inactive and churches closing their doors are becoming very common. There are more church closings than new churches openings. The percentage ofU.S. citizens who have no affiliation with church is rising. And on and on it goes. Satan and his demons are very active.

Members of the Satanic Temple recently announced that they have opened their international headquarters in Salem Mass. Their website says, “The fact that we have a home in Salem is a testament to the progressive mentality of the people there, and the local government’s support for plurality.”

The Satanic Temple has now opened after school Satan Clubs in several states. A 2001 U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows them to do this.

It is well known that the re-creation of an arch at the Temple ofBaal was recently and temporarily erected at City Hall Park in New York City. Baal worship led to God’s destruction of Israel in Old Testament Times, but Roman Catholic Mayor Bill de Blasio thinks he has done a good deed.

Authorities in the Roman Catholic Church in Italy and the U.S.recently said there has been a “sharp rise in people dabbling in Satanism and the occult.” According to them demonic possessions are rising and there is now an urgent need for more trained exorcists.

These authorities blamed the rise in Satanism and the occult on the direct activity of Satan and the decline in faith and values in the world.

The article about this is posted at:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/26/urgent-need-for-more-exorcists-as-increasing-number-of-people-da/

Here is the good news: This Satanism and the decline of the Church are two important signs that we are getting close to the Rapture.

On Sept. 28, 2016, christianpost.com posted an outstanding article on their website titled “Globalism Is Anti-Christ, Demonic, Theologians Argue.”
The article is about globalism (world government) and a global value system (a world religion).

The author, Brandon Showalter, does an excellent job of pointing out the demonic aspects of globalism, its opposition to the kingdomof God and the danger of removing our borders.

The article points out that one of the candidates for Pres. of the U.S.opposes this demonic globalism and the other fully embraces it.

Many people don’t seem to realize (is this strong delusion?), that the coming world government will be headed up by the Antichrist and he will be a Satan worshipper (Rev. 13:3-4). They don’t seem to understand that demonic activity will lead to the battle of Armageddon (Rev. 16:13-4).

Anyway, one of the prophecies of the Tribulation period is a day of darkness and gloominess. Spiritual darkness is flooding down on the U.S. (Zeph. 1:15).  Please vote.

Prophecy Plus Ministries
Daymond & Rachel Duck
duck_daymond@yahoo.com