Fundamental Prophecies of Christ’s Return
Title: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO CHRIST'S RETURN
The events in sequence from Christ's return are as follows:
1. Christ's personal coming to Sinai.
2. The resurrection of the dead and. the gathering of them with the living to Sinai to
Judgment.
3. The Judgment of the Responsible — Life Eternal to the righteous, rejection and.
death to the rejected.
4. The Marriage of the Lamb to his perfected Bride — fraternisation at Sinai apart
from the world.
5. Meanwhile the world is left to its own resources. Complete and utter spiritual
darkness falls upon it (Isa. 60:1-2).
6. Russia, having occupied Turkey, consolidates its power therein, forging the Gogian
confederation, and setting up the Image of Daniel 2. This results in the "peace and
safety cry" being proclaimed (1 Thess. 5:1-2).
7. The Gogian confederacy then sweeps south in a lightning attack on Egypt, which
will fall to Russia, and will be occupied by Gog.
8. Tidings "out of the east and north" will cause Gog to leave an occupation force in
Egypt, and withdraw his main forces to Jerusalem (Dan. 11:45).
Tidings out Of The East And North
The former comprise the remarkable events taking place in Sinai (east of Egypt), whilst
the latter probably relates to the efforts of the Western Powers to consolidate their
power in Jerusalem to resist the attack of Gog. He understands the nature of the latter
threat, and. ignoring the first (which he does not quite comprehend), sets siege to
Jerusalem. He is here, ultimately, destroyed by Christ and the saints (See Dan. 11:45;
Dan. 8:25).
This Middle East attack by Russia will inaugurate the "time of trouble" for Jewry
(Jer. 30:67; Ezek. 47).
CHRIST'S WORK IN SUBDUING THE NATIONS
(1) - Elijah's work
In conjunction with his associates, he will go forth to the Jews scattered abroad to
proclaim to them that Messiah has returned, and that they should make their way back
to the Promised Land. As this Land will be involved in war, they will resist the Jews
returning thereto, and they will have to fight their way back.
Elijah is sent out BEFORE Armageddon (Mal. 4:5; Zech. 14:1), but the Jews will not return
until AFTER Armageddon, for the land must be cleared to receive them.
(2) -Christ's first work of conquest: Subduing the Arabs
Christ's work of conquest is outlined in Habakkuk 3. Verse 6 shows him surveying the
work of conquest and planning the work before him.
Verse 7 declares: "I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of
Midian did tremble."
These are Arab territories. Midian is well known in that relationship.
What about Cushan?
There was a Cushan associates with the Arabs. Sheba and Dedan were descendants of
both Abraham and Cush, evidently through intermarriage (Gen. 25:3; 1 Chron. 1:9).
Moses' Midianitish wife is called a Cushite in Num.12:1.
There are therefore three areas relating to Gush in the Bible:
a. That in the north associated, with the Gihon (Gen. 2:13);
b. That referred to by Habakkuk 3, and adjacent to ancient Midian - i.e. in the
Arabian Peninsular.
c. Modern Ethiopia referred to in Dan. 11:44; Ezekiel 38.
The Cushan of Habakkuk 3, therefore, relates to the Arabian peninsular.
Why are their tents in affliction, and. the curtains of Midian tremble?
We shall show that it will be due to the conquest of Christ.
But first, let us emphasise that the prophecies relating to Edom should NOT BE
CONFUSED WITH THOSE REIATING TO THE ARABS.
The Edomites were to be completely destroyed; the Arabs are to find an honoured place
in the Kingdom of God.
Abraham's prayer on behalf of Ishmael (Gen. 17:18) will then find its fulfilment
(Gen. 21:13).
Isaiah 60:6-7 predicts that they shall worship at Jerusalem, and shall "shew forth the
praises of Yahweh" (v.6), and their offerings shall "come up with acceptance upon Mine
altar" (v.7).
This is in accordance with Isaiah's prophecy relating to Arabia (see also Psa. 72:9).
ISAIAH'S ARABIAN PROPHECY - CH. 21:13-15
Verse 15
"In the forest" — The Arabian Peninsula is noted for its aridness, its desert, not for its
prolific growth and forests. But the future will see forests instead of desert. Why?
Because of vast changes in the land that will be brought about (it seems) by the
tremendous earthquake that will alter the land when Christ appears at Armageddon
(Zech. 14:5). See Isa.43:20, and note Bro. Thomas’ comments in "Eureka" vol. 3, p.598.
See Isa. 42:11 - "Kedar" is an Arab tribe.
The "inhabitants of the Rock" relate to Petra. The prophecy speaks of vast changes in
the character of the land and people.
"In Arabia" — The R.V. renders this as "at evening" (cp.v.12), and in Jewish reckoning, the
"evening" is the beginning of a new day (Gen. 1:5). If the RV is to be accepted, therefore,
the term could relate to the Millenium (2 Pet. 5:8).
Though Christ will subjugate the Arabs shortly after he emerges from Sinai, the
completion of the work of restoration will not be finalised, and the desert will not have
produced its forests, until the Millenium commences, some 40 years later.
"Shall ye lodge" — Here is a difference in the character of the people. Instead of being
travelling bedouin, or nomads, as today, the Arabs will be induced to occupy settled
abodes in the Arabian peninsula which shall then flourish with growth. They will no longer
occupy the Promised Land, which is to be given exclusively to Israel (Gen.15:18). The fact
that they will "lodge" in that place suggests a settled condition which is a great contrast
to the present nomadic existence of the Arabs.
"Ye travelling companies of Dedanim" — This likens this prophecy with that of Hab. 3:5.
A son of Cush (Gen. 10:7), and a son of Keturah (Gen.25:3) settled in this part, and gave
his name to this country. The description "travelling companies" indicates the bedouin
nomads.
Verse 14
"The inhabitants of the land of Tema" — This is the Teman of Hab.3:3,7, and relates to
the "south", the present land of the Arabs.
"Brought water and bread" — The RV renders: "shall bring" — pointing forward to the
future. This is an act of kindness (Deut. 23:4), contrasting with the present hostile attitude
of Arabs (cp. Gen. 16:12). This change of attitude on the part of the Arabs doubtless
caused by the disciplinary action of Christ (Isa. 42:11; 43:19-20; Hab. 3:7) in subduing
them. Doubtless, the terms of capitulation will be the demand on his part of a change of
heart by the Arabs towards the Jewish people. Thus, to the amazement of the Jews
fleeing from the attack of Gog, they will be met with kindness by the once-hostile Arabs.
Verse 15: "They fled" — This is Israel, fleeing from the attack of Gog, in which two-thirds
are going to be cut off and. die (Zech.13:8).
Following upon this disciplinary action, the Arabs will submit to Christ, will be ultimately
educated, in the Truth, transferred to their fertilised Arabian peninsula and ultimately
ascend to Jerusalem to worship before the King (Zech. 14:16; Isa. 60:6-7).
Thus, the Arabs will be subdued and converted to Christ.
Title: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO CHRIST'S RETURN
The events in sequence from Christ's return are as follows:
1. Christ's personal coming to Sinai.
2. The resurrection of the dead and. the gathering of them with the living to Sinai to
Judgment.
3. The Judgment of the Responsible — Life Eternal to the righteous, rejection and.
death to the rejected.
4. The Marriage of the Lamb to his perfected Bride — fraternisation at Sinai apart
from the world.
5. Meanwhile the world is left to its own resources. Complete and utter spiritual
darkness falls upon it (Isa. 60:1-2).
6. Russia, having occupied Turkey, consolidates its power therein, forging the Gogian
confederation, and setting up the Image of Daniel 2. This results in the "peace and
safety cry" being proclaimed (1 Thess. 5:1-2).
7. The Gogian confederacy then sweeps south in a lightning attack on Egypt, which
will fall to Russia, and will be occupied by Gog.
8. Tidings "out of the east and north" will cause Gog to leave an occupation force in
Egypt, and withdraw his main forces to Jerusalem (Dan. 11:45).
Tidings out Of The East And North
The former comprise the remarkable events taking place in Sinai (east of Egypt), whilst
the latter probably relates to the efforts of the Western Powers to consolidate their
power in Jerusalem to resist the attack of Gog. He understands the nature of the latter
threat, and. ignoring the first (which he does not quite comprehend), sets siege to
Jerusalem. He is here, ultimately, destroyed by Christ and the saints (See Dan. 11:45;
Dan. 8:25).
This Middle East attack by Russia will inaugurate the "time of trouble" for Jewry
(Jer. 30:67; Ezek. 47).
CHRIST'S WORK IN SUBDUING THE NATIONS
(1) - Elijah's work
In conjunction with his associates, he will go forth to the Jews scattered abroad to
proclaim to them that Messiah has returned, and that they should make their way back
to the Promised Land. As this Land will be involved in war, they will resist the Jews
returning thereto, and they will have to fight their way back.
Elijah is sent out BEFORE Armageddon (Mal. 4:5; Zech. 14:1), but the Jews will not return
until AFTER Armageddon, for the land must be cleared to receive them.
(2) -Christ's first work of conquest: Subduing the Arabs
Christ's work of conquest is outlined in Habakkuk 3. Verse 6 shows him surveying the
work of conquest and planning the work before him.
Verse 7 declares: "I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of
Midian did tremble."
These are Arab territories. Midian is well known in that relationship.
What about Cushan?
There was a Cushan associates with the Arabs. Sheba and Dedan were descendants of
both Abraham and Cush, evidently through intermarriage (Gen. 25:3; 1 Chron. 1:9).
Moses' Midianitish wife is called a Cushite in Num.12:1.
There are therefore three areas relating to Gush in the Bible:
a. That in the north associated, with the Gihon (Gen. 2:13);
b. That referred to by Habakkuk 3, and adjacent to ancient Midian - i.e. in the
Arabian Peninsular.
c. Modern Ethiopia referred to in Dan. 11:44; Ezekiel 38.
The Cushan of Habakkuk 3, therefore, relates to the Arabian peninsular.
Why are their tents in affliction, and. the curtains of Midian tremble?
We shall show that it will be due to the conquest of Christ.
But first, let us emphasise that the prophecies relating to Edom should NOT BE
CONFUSED WITH THOSE REIATING TO THE ARABS.
The Edomites were to be completely destroyed; the Arabs are to find an honoured place
in the Kingdom of God.
Abraham's prayer on behalf of Ishmael (Gen. 17:18) will then find its fulfilment
(Gen. 21:13).
Isaiah 60:6-7 predicts that they shall worship at Jerusalem, and shall "shew forth the
praises of Yahweh" (v.6), and their offerings shall "come up with acceptance upon Mine
altar" (v.7).
This is in accordance with Isaiah's prophecy relating to Arabia (see also Psa. 72:9).
ISAIAH'S ARABIAN PROPHECY - CH. 21:13-15
Verse 15
"In the forest" — The Arabian Peninsula is noted for its aridness, its desert, not for its
prolific growth and forests. But the future will see forests instead of desert. Why?
Because of vast changes in the land that will be brought about (it seems) by the
tremendous earthquake that will alter the land when Christ appears at Armageddon
(Zech. 14:5). See Isa.43:20, and note Bro. Thomas’ comments in "Eureka" vol. 3, p.598.
See Isa. 42:11 - "Kedar" is an Arab tribe.
The "inhabitants of the Rock" relate to Petra. The prophecy speaks of vast changes in
the character of the land and people.
"In Arabia" — The R.V. renders this as "at evening" (cp.v.12), and in Jewish reckoning, the
"evening" is the beginning of a new day (Gen. 1:5). If the RV is to be accepted, therefore,
the term could relate to the Millenium (2 Pet. 5:8).
Though Christ will subjugate the Arabs shortly after he emerges from Sinai, the
completion of the work of restoration will not be finalised, and the desert will not have
produced its forests, until the Millenium commences, some 40 years later.
"Shall ye lodge" — Here is a difference in the character of the people. Instead of being
travelling bedouin, or nomads, as today, the Arabs will be induced to occupy settled
abodes in the Arabian peninsula which shall then flourish with growth. They will no longer
occupy the Promised Land, which is to be given exclusively to Israel (Gen.15:18). The fact
that they will "lodge" in that place suggests a settled condition which is a great contrast
to the present nomadic existence of the Arabs.
"Ye travelling companies of Dedanim" — This likens this prophecy with that of Hab. 3:5.
A son of Cush (Gen. 10:7), and a son of Keturah (Gen.25:3) settled in this part, and gave
his name to this country. The description "travelling companies" indicates the bedouin
nomads.
Verse 14
"The inhabitants of the land of Tema" — This is the Teman of Hab.3:3,7, and relates to
the "south", the present land of the Arabs.
"Brought water and bread" — The RV renders: "shall bring" — pointing forward to the
future. This is an act of kindness (Deut. 23:4), contrasting with the present hostile attitude
of Arabs (cp. Gen. 16:12). This change of attitude on the part of the Arabs doubtless
caused by the disciplinary action of Christ (Isa. 42:11; 43:19-20; Hab. 3:7) in subduing
them. Doubtless, the terms of capitulation will be the demand on his part of a change of
heart by the Arabs towards the Jewish people. Thus, to the amazement of the Jews
fleeing from the attack of Gog, they will be met with kindness by the once-hostile Arabs.
Verse 15: "They fled" — This is Israel, fleeing from the attack of Gog, in which two-thirds
are going to be cut off and. die (Zech.13:8).
Following upon this disciplinary action, the Arabs will submit to Christ, will be ultimately
educated, in the Truth, transferred to their fertilised Arabian peninsula and ultimately
ascend to Jerusalem to worship before the King (Zech. 14:16; Isa. 60:6-7).
Thus, the Arabs will be subdued and converted to Christ.
