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How Imminent Are These Prophecies?
In the 20th century, with the establishment of the state of Israel came the fulfillment of Ezekiel's prophecy that the Israelites would be gathered from the nations and would resettle the land of Israel, which had long been desolate (Ezekiel 36-37; Ezekiel 38:7-8). Now that this prophecy is fulfilled, the following prophecies appear to be upcoming events. Here they are, in their probable chronological order:

Damascus will be destroyed (Isaiah 17).
The Gog/Magog multinational war will be fought against Israel (Ezekiel 38-39, transition at end of Isaiah 17, Isaiah 18, Joel 2).
The third Temple will stand in Jerusalem (Ezekiel 40-43).

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If the Messianic Jewish movement's successful sprouting of congregations beginning in October, 1970 represents the tender twigs and leaves of the fig tree, and if a 40-year generation will not pass until "all these things have happened" (including Messiah's second coming), then we may have until no later than 2010 for a myriad of prophecies to take place, including Messiah's return. Recall Jesus' statement:

"...this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." (Matthew 24:34 NIV)
The King James Version puts it this way:
"...this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." (Matthew 24:34 KJV)

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"An oracle concerning Damascus: 'See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer* will be deserted..." (Isaiah 17:1-2 NIV)5

* Aroer is in south central Jordan.6
"...and left to flocks, which will lie down, with no one to make them afraid. The fortified city will disappear from Ephraim,"* (Isaiah 17:2-3 NIV)

* The land of Ephraim is the central West Bank.7 Currently, Palestinian Arabs populate this area.
"...and royal power from Damascus; the remnant of Aram* will be like the glory of the Israelites," declares the LORD Almighty." (Isaiah 17:3 NIV)

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Jerusalem Diary 9/1/2004
IDF warns PA, Hizbullah and Syria

''Do Not Sleep Soundly''

Israel will "deal with those who support terror," the Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Moshe Ya'alon said Wednesday, specifically naming the Palestinian Authority, Syria and Lebanon. "We have just sustained a serious blow, but we will not relent," he addressed the Knesset House Committee meeting. "We will deal with those who support terror in the Palestinian Authority, the Hizbullah organization in Lebanon, and the terrorist command in Damascus, which operate with Syrian approval . We will deal with all those who provide funding and weapons to terrorist organizations."

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The draft set criteria for states to join closer EU defense cooperation, including the ability to deploy troops within five to 30 days for military missions, notably to support the United Nations , and sustain them in the field from one to four months.

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THE WORLD TODAY
Defense minister open to deal on NATO forces
4/5/2004

MOSCOW -- Moscow hopes to strike an unprecedented deal this year with NATO, which would allow Cold War foes to deploy combat units on one another's territory, the Itar-Tass news agency quoted Russia's defense chief as saying yesterday. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov's statement, made in Oslo, contrasted sharply with previous remarks in which he said Russia might review its NATO-friendly military stance if the alliance failed to change its "offensive" nature. "This year I hope we will sign an agreement with NATO `on the status of forces,' " Tass quoted Ivanov as saying. "The document will allow NATO units equipped with armor onto our territory and our units equipped with armor onto the territory of alliance countries," he said, adding that it would be part of Russia and NATO's joint fight against terrorism. (Reuters)

Here's one on the locust problem in Africa. Looks pretty bad.

http://www.voanews.com/article.cfm?objectID=69438BCE-D69C-41FF-B72BABEC62E9927B&title=FAO%20Calls%20for%20Help%20in%20War%20on%2

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