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The miracle of Israel being placed back in Her Land as a sovereign nation for the first time in 2500 years  . . .

       (Isaiah 11:12)   (Israel becomes a nation in 1948:   A remarkable mathematical Bible prophecy)  

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The miracle of Israel being placed back in Her Land ...

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"This Generation will not pass away until all these things take place ..."

   "Now learn this parable from the fig tree (Israel):

     When its branch has already become tender

     and puts forth leaves,     (Israel re-gathering in the land)

     you know that summer is near.

     Also, when you see all these things,

     know that it is near-- at the doors!

     Assuredly, I say to you,

     this generation will by no means pass away

     (Mark 13:28-30 - also see Matt 24:32-34, Luke 21:29-33)     (Prophecies:  The coming "Rapture"... Jew and Gentile ... don't be "left behind")

The great debate ... the great mystery ... what IS "this generation?"

  -  "Generation" can also be translated "nation" or "people" meaning Israel and the Jews (which Good has miraculously sustained.)

  -  It could mean "the generation" of Jesus Christ (Yeshua Ha'Mashiach in Hebrew) ... (see Messiah's genealogy ).  Jesus is risen and is alive today (the very foundation of the Christian faith and supported by eye witnesses, historical evidence, and Bible prophecies from the ancient Jewish prophets concerning Messiah.)  The generation of Messiah has never been replaced and is still ongoing.

  -  "This generation" could means "the generation of Israel" starting in 1948 or in 1967 (when Israel regained Jerusalem).  Don't let anyone convince you to ignore or take lightly the significance of Israel back in Her land ... and don't let anyone convince you God will not fulfill all of His promises, curses, covenants, and blessing to the nation and the children of Israel.

  -  As with other Bible prophecies it could mean ALL of the above ... we are told to KNOW the prophecies so we will know when we are near.  (And if anyone sees something here that cannot be Scripturally supported, please submit the Scriptures.)

Let’s take a closer look at these important verses in order to get a better sense of the significance of what the Lord is trying to tell us, or more importantly what He is trying to warn us about . . .

1. Jesus says - "Now learn this parable from the fig tree:"

There are several places in the Bible where God uses the fig tree as an idiom for Israel.

2. "When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near."

"And puts forth leaves ..."  This refers to Israel being re-gathered in the Land.  This is a parable, so Jesus is painting a "word picture."  The verses in Ezekiel 36-37 help us out by explaining to us that "shooting forth its branches" refers to Israel being re-gathered into the Land.  Like a tree in winter, Israel has been lying dormant for about 2,000 years, looking dead and barren to the world.  Then, in May of 1948 it sprang back to life and like the re-birth of a tree in springtime started "shooting forth its branches" . . .

We can now watch "its branch become tender and put forth leaves" as Israel has begun to prosper. Miraculously, this tiny nation of Israel is today one of the largest exporters of fruit and flowers in the world. Jesus is warning us that when we see these things, we should know that "summer is near," meaning we are close to His return, and that awesome and terrifying "final harvest," which prophet after prophet has cried out and warned against will soon be upon us.

3. "Also, when you see all these things, know that it is near-- at the doors!"

Can’t you sense the urgency in His voice? We cannot comprehend the global destruction which will someday soon sweep across this world. Jesus gives these warnings because we are told that those who are alive and wait for Him in faith will be pulled out or "raptured" just before God’s wrath is poured out on a violent and unbelieving world.

4. "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away"

   Q. Which generation?

   A. The generation that sees Israel re-gathering back in the Land.

   Q. Well, isn’t that generation alive today?

   A. I think so.

   Q. How long is a generation?

   A. I really don’t know, but God answers most questions. Let’s look at a couple of verses from Psalm 90, which is provocative in that it is the only Psalm written by Moses and seems to come out of nowhere . . .

 "The days of our lives are SEVENTY years;

   And if by reason of strength they are eighty years . . .

   who knows the power of Your anger?"

   (Psalm 90:10,11)   (The average life span in the world has now risen to 69 years...and to 80 years in Israel.)

Is then the fullness of a generation 70 - 80 years?  Did a prophetic countdown start with the Nation in 1948, or when Israel regained control over their capital city of Jerusalem in 1967?  We don’t know. 

We are simply warned to "Watch!"  The Bible gives us many warning signs so we will know when we are getting close.  Yet, we will never know the day nor the hour.  However, "this generation" which mocks God and His Word will someday soon know "the power of His anger ..."

5. "Till all these things take place."

"All these things" means everything the Bible warns will happen including the Rapture, the Apocalypse, Armageddon ... and Messiah's return.

Note:  Many people today do not know whether or not they (or their loved ones) will go to Heaven.  Many have not been adequately (or honestly) taught what the Bible actually says and teaches about Heaven or Hell ...

   "For God so loved the world

     that He GAVE His only begotten Son,

     that whoever BELIEVES (trusts) in Him      (to trust in Jesus alone to save us from our sins and from Hell)

     should NOT perish (in Hell)

     but have everlasting life (in Heaven).

     For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,

     but that the world through Him might be saved (into Heaven).

     He who believes in Him is not condemned (to Hell);

     but he who does not believe (in Jesus Christ)

     IS condemned (to Hell) ALREADY"    (There will be no second chance for any who ignore or mock what God did for us on the Cross.)

     (John 3:16-18)       (Jesus greatly LOVED us to save us from Hell ... all God asks is that we love Him for all He has done for us.)

   "For by GRACE you have been saved (from your sins and from Hell)

     through FAITH (in Jesus Christ),

     and that not of yourselves;

     it is the GIFT of God,   ("Grace" is getting something we don’t deserve…we can't earn this gift of life in Heaven)

     NOT of works,   (we cannot enter Heaven through any “good deeds” we have done ... or think we have done.)

     lest ANYONE should boast."   (We are told it’s a gift from God … we just have to thankfully (and lovingly) receive it.)

     (Ephesians 2:8)       (The assurance of life in Heaven  ... it's NOT too late!!!)       (Prophecies ... The coming "Rapture") 

Please Remember . . .

The Kingdom of Heaven is available to every man, woman, boy, and girl in this world, no matter who they are, where they live, how old they are, or what sins they have committed.  It is freely offered to any and all who will receive it.  That is the "Good news" ('gospel' in Greek.)  Simply learn of Jesus (Yeshua), the promised Messiah, invite Him into your life as Lord, believe He died on the Cross for all of your sins and rose from the grave (proving there is a Kingdom of Heaven ... and a Hell).  Learn of Him and believe in Him . . . for He was the only one who has ever loved you enough to substitute Himself for you on the Cross.  He shed His blood, suffered, and died on the Cross to pay for your sins and to save you from your sins and from the utter loneliness, darkness, and torment of Hell, if you will accept it, believe it, and trust in it ... it's God's Promise!!!

The only unpardonable sin is to reject God's love and His free offer of life in the Kingdom of Heaven by rejecting Jesus Christ (Yeshua Ha'Mashiach in Hebrew) who stepped forth from Eternity ("from of old, from everlasting"... see Micah 5:2) ... not to condemn the sinner, but to save the sinner (from the torment of Hell) and who willingly and lovingly shed His blood on the Cross so we can be washed clean of all our sins.  The Bible warns there will be no peace in our hearts or minds until we make peace with God through His Son, Jesus (Yeshua), the promised Messiah.  The Bible also warns there will be no peace in Israel, or on Earth, until Jesus (Yeshua), the Messiah returns ... (Prophecies...Messiah's Return)   

Grace and Shalom