the focus on the Middle East in this election is undeniable both Donald Trump and kamla Harris have frequently addressed issues in this region underscoring its political and economic importance this high-profile attention however is not just a matter of current events for Christians it is a reminder of the significant role the Middle East plays in God's prophetic timeline in the Book of Revelation much of the end times drama un folds precisely in this part of the world on multiple occasions camela Harris has addressed the Middle East highlighting how this region is having a significant impact on
global Affairs for instance in this clip she speaks to the media following Iran's attack on Israel in October 2024 so today Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless and Brazen attack a cond demn this attack unequivocally I'm cleare ey Iran is a destabilizing dangerous force in the Middle East and today's attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact recently former president Donald Trump appeared on The Joe Rogan podcast a conversation that quickly became one of the most viral interviews in recent memory the topics were broad ranging but one particular statement from
Trump struck a deeper cord even though many seem to overlook it Trump commented on how the Middle East is rapidly changing and briefly mentioned that prophets have foretold the end of the world centering on that very region you know there are prophets who say the world will come to an end in the Middle East Trump said to Rogan the Middle East is rapidly changing you know there are prophets to say the world will come to an end in the Middle East you know that right while many might have taken this as a passing remark those
familiar with Biblical prophecy might recognize it as a profound reference to a consistent theme throughout scripture the prophetic significance of the Middle East especially the nation of Israel in the unfolding of the last days the Bible repeatedly highlights this region as the setting for critical end times events this theme isn't just in a few isolated verses it is wo throughout the pages of the Old and New Testaments from the Prophecies of Ezekiel and Daniel to the Visions given to Zechariah and finally to the Revelation granted to John the biblical text continually returns to the Middle
East indicating that it will be the focal point of the final chapters of human history even Jesus himself spoke of the events that would take place in and around Jerusalem as signs that the end was drawing near it is in this very region the Middle East specifically on the Mount of Olives just outside Jerusalem where our Lord Jesus Christ will set his feet upon his return Christians around the world deeply desire and long for his return eagerly awaiting the Fulfillment of this promise even so come Lord Jesus come and that is our desire that is
what we hunger and thirst for to meet him who came to this Earth for my sins to meet him who was born in Bethlehem to meet him who was laid in a Manger to meet him who performed miracles on Earth to him who cast out Devils to meet him who raised the dead to meet him who healed the sick to meet him who opened up blind eyes to meet him who was wounded for our transgression to meet him who was bruised for our iniquities to meet him who took my sin upon him and died on
the cross for me he was dead and now look he is alive forever and ever and he holds the keys of death and Hades and because he lives I live and the Bible tells me that my life is in Christ CHR a quick word from today's sponsor we're excited to introduce golden wing Studios a Christian channel that brings the Bible to your screen the first episode will be released in November here's a quick trailer for episode one you can find the channel Link in the description and comments section so please subscribe and support them [Music]
[Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] you can find the channel Link in the description and comments section so please subscribe and support them now back to the video the Bible repeatedly emphasizes this region as the backdrop for key end times events with multiple profits from both the Old and New testament's highlighting and stressing its significance throughout scripture the Middle East is rapidly changing you know there are prophets that say the world will come to an end in the middle e at least you know that right Ezekiel was one of Israel's most unique prophets he was appointed by
God as a Watchman for the people of Israel a responsibility that came with the solemn duty to warn them of impending judgment in Ezekiel 317 God says son of man I have made you a Watchman for the house of Israel therefore hear a word from my mouth and give them warning from me a watchman's role was crucial for if they failed to sound the alarm AR they were held accountable for the consequences Ezekiel took this responsibility seriously delivering messages from God that were often filled with stern warnings and Vivid Visions of what would come one
of ezekiel's most significant prophecies concerning the end times can be found in chapters 38 and 39 where he describes a coalition of Nations that will come against Israel in what is often referred to as the Gog and Magog War this is a massive battle with armies invading Israel from the north yet God promises to intervene in a miraculous way the purpose of this intervention is clear so that the world will know that he is the Lord ezekiel's prophecy speaks to a future time when Israel as a relatively small nation will find itself at the center
of global attention and conflict we are already seeing tensions in the Middle East make making headlines daily and the alliances of Nations appear to be aligning in ways that eerily resemble ezekiel's prophecy the message for us is clear God's plans for Israel and the Middle East will unfold exactly as he has revealed Daniel is another Prophet who spoke explicitly about the end times and the crucial role the Middle East will play in these events Daniel is one of the Bible's most most famous prophets known for his remarkable Faith his refusal to compromise in the face
of persecution and his gift for interpreting dreams and Visions in the Book of Daniel we find some of the most detailed and symbolic Visions regarding the end times in particular Daniel chapters 11 and 9 focus on conflicts in the region surrounding Jerusalem and the rise of an individual who will oppose God's people this figure is no one other than the Antichrist in Daniel 11 we read about ongoing wars involving the King of the North and the King of the South terms that many interpret to signify future alliances or coalitions centered around the Middle East this
prophecy points to a world divided and Nations at war with Israel caught in the middle and it's not just Daniel 11 that is relevant in Daniel 9:27 he speaks of a leader who will confirm a covenant with Israel for 7 years a period that marks the beginning of what we refer to as the Great Tribulation this Covenant is significant because it signals the start of a period of unprecedented hardship and turmoil this leader whom Daniel describes as a deceitful ruler will at first bring a temporary peace to Israel but his true intentions will eventually be
revealed leading to a time of desolation and suffering Daniel's Visions align with Jesus teachings in Matthew 24 where he speaks of a Great Tribulation centered around the desecration of the Holy place in Jerusalem in many ways Daniel's prophetic Insight serves as a road map for the end times pointing us again to the critical role that the Middle East will play in these final events Zechariah often called the Messianic Prophet is known for his prophecies concerning the Messiah both his first coming and his eventual return but Zechariah also delivers messages about the end times particularly in
chapters 12-4 Zechariah describes the Lord himself standing on the Mount of Olives a place just outside Jerusalem this prophecy Echoes what we read in Revelation where the final battle culminates in a confrontation between the forces of evil and the armies of God zechariah's vision is a sobering reminder that the Middle East and Jerusalem in particular will be a focal point of global conflict and divine intervention John the Beloved disciple of Jesus and author of the book of Revelation was granted a vision of the end times that is both awe inspiring and terrifying in his prophecies
reveal a series of events that will take place in the Middle East ultimately leading to a final confrontation at Armageddon in Revelation 16:12 John prophesies the drying up of the Euphrates River saying the sixth Angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the Kings from the East this prophetic detail is intriguing particularly in light of current events where we see the Euphrates drying up the river once a critical barrier is now gradually receding signaling a literal Geographic shift that could pave the way
for military forces from the East to advance toward Israel this drying up not only signifies a physical change but also aligns with a broader political and strategic landscape that appears to be setting the stage for the ultimate Endtime conflict as foretold in scripture this battle known as Armageddon is prophesied to take place in a valley in Israel and it represents the ultimate showdown between good and evil John's description of this event is symbolic of the final struggle that will occur before the establishment of God's Kingdom on [Music] Earth finally we come to the words of
Jesus Christ himself who spoke extensively about the signs of the end times Jesus provides a road map of events that will signal his return Jesus warns of Wars rumors of wars earthquakes and famines but he also gives a specific warning regarding the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel a desecration of the Holy place that will Mark the beginning of a time of unparalleled tribulation Jesus speaks of a period of great suffering centered around Jerusalem and the surrounding areas he warns those who are in Judea to flee to the mountains and describes a time when
false prophets will rise deceiving many yet amidst these dark predictions Jesus offers a message of Hope Matthew 24:30 and then shall appear the sign of the son of man in heaven and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn and they shall see the son of man coming in the Clouds Of Heaven with power and great Glory Christ's words remind us that the events in the Middle East are not just signs of impending destruction they are signs that his return is near as followers of Christ we are called to watch to be alert and
to prepare our hearts for his coming Jesus message is one of urgency and Readiness encouraging us to stay faithful amidst the trials and challenges that ahead in conclusion Trump's statement on The Joe Rogan podcast may have seemed like a casual remark but it speaks to a profound truth the Middle East particularly Israel is Central to the prophetic timeline and the Bible has been warning us of this for thousands of years each Prophet from Ezekiel to Jesus has revealed pieces of a puzzle that points to a future where God's plans for this region will come to
fulfillment