1914 – 2014
In the Beginning
Nebuchadnezzar and Gentile Dominion
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By all worldly standards Nebuchadnezzar was one of the most remarkable people in history. He is famous for re-building the city and the nation of Babylon in splendor and glory. A number of clay tablets, now called the Babylonian Chronicles, were discovered in southern Iraq during the 19th century and taken to the British Museum. A translation of these was published in 1956 by Donald Wise- man of the British Museum. They document the history of Babylon from around 747 BC to about 280 BC, a period of 467 years. The first mention of Nebuchadnezzar describes his military actions as the general of his father, Nabopolassar. His father had removed the yoke of Assyria on Babylon and destroyed Assyria’s capital city Nineveh…more
Babylon the Great in 1914 and 2014
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God’s prophetic pen pictures of “Babylon the Great” are detailed — from “Thou art this head of gold” (Daniel 2:38), and “Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD’s hand” (Revelation 17:4), to “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN” (Daniel 5:25), and “Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed” (Jeremiah 51:8). Babylon’s sins are recounted in Jeremiah 50 and 51. Her rulers were proud and boasted even against God Himself. They substituted images for Jehovah. They cast out God, did violence to Israel, and enslaved them. These sins led to the fall of ancient Babylon…more
Our Lord’s Great Prophecy
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The Lord’s prophecy was given during the last week of his earthly ministry after He taught in the temple (Luke 21:37, Matthew 24:3). His words were carefully thought out with the intention of giving final instructions for his beloved followers regarding the end of the Jewish Age, his Presence at the end of the Gospel Age, and the events in between…more
News and Views
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Over the past two decades, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, there has been an upsurge in affiliation with Orthodox Christianity in Russia. Between 1991 and 2008, the share of Russian adults identify The Herald of Christ’s Kingdom…more
Today in Prophecy – Global Risks
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After the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, Ukraine declared independence. Crimea became part of the newly independent Ukraine, which led to tensions with Russia. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was based on the peninsula and worries surfaced of possible armed skirmishes. Crimean Tartars began returning from exile and resettling in Crimea. Ukraine’s constitution allowed Crimea certain autonomy, including a local group to deal with matters affecting that region only….more
The Process – Eviction of the Gentiles
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“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry” (Habakkuk 2:3). The eviction of the Gentiles refers to the period of time from August 1914 until Israel’s final deliverance from the Gentile nations…more
Israel’s Restoration – Israel, In the Father’s Time
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The “Great War” of 1914 stands as a visible marker of our faith in Israel’s restoration in preparation for God’s earthly Kingdom. After one hundred years, though the “vision” of God’s glorious Kingdom has seemed to “tarry,” we are promised that “it will surely come” (Habakkuk 2:3)!…more
Tarrying of the Vision
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How the Apostles longed for the setting up of the Kingdom of Israel. They had been with Jesus as he travelled through the land preaching, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Some of his followers had even requested positions in the Kingdom (Matthew 20). There the mother of James and John asked Jesus to “Command that in your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on your right and one on your left” (Matthew 20:21)…more
Our King Is Marching On — Back Cover
Categories: 2014 Issues, 2014-July/August