Hosea 9:10 states, "I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your forefathers as the earliest fruit on the FIG TREE IN ITS FIRST SEASON."
The fig tree in Scripture is Israel.
Matthew 24:32-34 states, "Now learn the parable from the FIG TREE (Israel): when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves (Israel's return in 1948 as a free, independent nation for the first time in 2669 years dating back to 721 BC), you know that summer (the 1000 year Kingdom Age) is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He (Israel's Messiah) is near, right at the door (Rapture). Truly I say to you, THIS GENERATION (from 1948) will not pass away until all these things take place (which includes the Rapture, 7 year Tribulation Period, and Second Coming)."
This generation from 1948? Yes! Take someone born in 1935 and they would be 13 years old in 1948, just old enough to remember Israel's return as a nation. We don't remember world events very well (and perhaps not at all) when we are 8 or 9 years old, but by age 13 we do! That same person in 2022 would be 87 years old, and at the earliest for the Second Coming, 94 years old (if the Rapture happened as early as this year). Are we now nearing the end of "this generation"? Yep, very much so!
And if dat ain't enough, check out Psalm 102:16 King James, which states, "When the Lord shall build up Zion (beginning in 1948 onward), He shall appear in His glory." He will appear in His glory twice, first at the upcoming Rapture, and then a tad more than 7 years later at the Second Coming.
We are nearly 74 years into these End Times (Israel will turn 74 on May 14th of this year), we are the "generation" to see all end time events fulfilled, and make no mistake about it, the Rapture is drawing near! Those left on earth after the Rapture will face the most terrifying time period in all of human history! Ya don't want to be here for that, and the only way to be leaving in the Rapture is to know Israel's Messiah as one's Lord and Savior! And just Who is He? A no-brainer, go look up in the Tanakh (Old Testament) Micah 5:2, Psalm 22:14-18, and all of Isaiah 53! Man lies, but God does not lie! Hear that, rabbis?!
So, are all the pastors proclaiming these truths boldly from their pulpits? Fat chance! Only a few! Why not? Matthew 24:39 states, "....... and they did not understand until the flood (Noah's day) came and took them all away; so shall the coming of the Son of Man (Rapture) be."
Why do so many pastors refuse to deal with these truths? Well here is another scriptural truth. Galatians 1:10 states, "For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." In other words, one should stand on the Truth of God's Word and not fear men! Sadly, many pastors are people-pleasers and not God-pleasers!
So, in 1948 Israel (the fig tree) bore leaves. When does Israel bear fruit? When she finally receives her rightful Messiah at the Second Coming! Will all of the Jewish people receive Him at the Second Coming? Nope, just one third at that time. See Zechariah 13:7-9. Two thirds will be cut off and perish becausse they refused to receive Him. How sad!
Neil
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P.P.S. Here is a Scripture passage that everyone should check out concerning Israel and the Jewish people------- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 New Testament! God loves Israel and the Jewish people very much, but we (I am Jewish) must obtain eternal life through God's way that He has provided! John 14:6! There is no other way!