Over the past few months Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Bahrain have seen dramatic protests, riots, revolts and revolution. Now, as of this week, Yemen and Syria are being sucked into the vortex. Leaders of other nations like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon are pushing back against similar uprisings. Meanwhile, this past Tuesday, the Israel Navy seized a cargo vessel in the Mediterranean Sea that was carrying advanced weaponry from Syria bound for the Gaza Strip – 50 tons of it.

This social convulsion in the Middle East is one of the most significant unfolding of events in recent history. I have no doubt that this season of unrest will significantly contribute to the dramatic changing of the sociopolitical landscape necessary to set the international stage for the age-ending “battle” for Jerusalem (Zech. 14:1-3; Joel 3:2-3; etc.) of which the prophets spoke, the apostles looked and our children will witness.

Below are 10 distinct stages of trends and events that will unfold in the Middle East in the future; all of which revolve around the nation of Israel and the city of Jerusalem. Some are general trends and some are specific events. Some are taking place now and some will take place after the Lord returns.

Stage 1: The current political landscape of the Middle East will continue to deteriorate as violence escalates – especially as it pertains to Israel. The recent protests and revolts [Read more...]