Blog note. Jesus indicated
that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the
time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year
period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have
occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be
identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these
events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency,
size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor
the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the
times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation
period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and
famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be
from heaven. (Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and
in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea
and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those
things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken;
(Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall
come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for
as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such
prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded
history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a
large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes,
hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in
unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records
everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This
list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and
massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this
Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are
familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like
a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.
Greenblatt boasts of secret meetings with PA officials on deal of the century. When he (Abbas) sees the political plan, he will realise the time and effort to create something special for the Palestinian people.”
July 12, 2019 at 4:10 pm. Middle East Monitor.
Jason Greenblatt, the United States’ (US) Middle East envoy for peace, has announced that he has held meetings with leaders and officials within the Palestinian Authority (PA) “in their personal capacity.”
In an interview with the US-based Arabic news channel Al-Hurra today, Greenblatt revealed that the meetings have been conducted in secret due to recent disagreements and tenses in relations between the US and the PA.
The strain in relations started primarily when US President Donald Trump announced his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017. The incident was a direct move against the stance of PA and other Arab states who consider East Jerusalem to be the capital of the future Palestinian state. This infuriated the PA and resulted in it no longer regarding the US as a suitable mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Trump administration, however, proceeded with its drawing up of a political and economic peace plan for the ongoing conflict, with Greenblatt and Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner being the masterminds of what they have labelled the “deal of the century”. The economic aspects of the proposal were detailed and presented at a conference held in Manama, Bahrain, in June which was attended by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Morocco, Jordan and Egypt. The PA, however, along with Kuwait, boycotted the meeting and accused the US of offering a plan which liquidated Palestinian rights.
Greenblatt stated that “We were careful not to reveal who we were talking to, and to talk to the Palestinians all the time.” Due to the PA’s public opposition to the deal and to US mediation in general, the Palestinian officials have been fearful of their identity being exposed and of seeming to betray the Palestinian cause’s firm stance against US bias. “Everyone, when he leaves the office, asks me not to reveal his identity. This is unfortunate, but this is the truth. They give us hope that we can overcome the conflict and are interested in resolving the conflict, but they do not talk.”
Greenblatt added that the doors are always open for officials to communicate with the administration, urging as much Palestinian support as possible in order to give weight to the deal openly rejected by all Palestinian factions. Despite the public condemnation, however, there have been secret overtures from within the upper echelons of the PA in Ramallah which have been leaked by Israeli media, showing private support for the deal and opposition to the boycott on the Trump administration.
He also announced his surety that the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will eventually accept the deal, stating: “I have confidence in President Abbas…Now there are question marks, but I hope when he sees the political plan, he will realise the time and effort to create something special for the Palestinian people.”
Israel
Covenant of peace and safety
Covenant of peace and security
Deal of the Century
Donald Trump
Jared Kushner
Deal Makers
Covenant Makers
Mohammed Bin Salman
Confirmer
False covenant
Deadly covenant
Evil covenant
Deceiving covenant
Misleading covenant
A covenant that traps and kills and destroys