“ISIS out, Iran in” – a Very Serious Problem along Israel’s Borders

Just yesterday, in a 3-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian resort city of Sochi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern regarding Iran's presence in Syria, particularly on Israel's borders.  Iranian troops are filling the void left in areas where ISIS is being driven out. "With joint efforts we are defeating …

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Turkey and Russia Cozy Up

Once a faithful NATO ally, Turkey has made an about-face during the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and is headed full-steam into alliance with Russia.  Not only that, Erdogan is inciting Muslims to inundate Jerusalem (particularly Temple Mount) as often as possible to overwhelm the Israeli security forces tasked with keeping the peace on and …

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Alignment of the Northern Invaders

We're continuing our "Signs of the Times" mini-series, and we'll look to the north today.  The Ezekiel 38-39 prophecy regarding an invasion of Israel by a Russian-Iranian coalition is perhaps one of the best-known prophecies in recent years, and it is certainly a clear sign of the times.  We’re taking a look at key signs …

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Life in a Dangerous and Unfriendly Neighborhood

As we know, Israel will ultimately face difficult challenges from Russia, Iran and their coalition.  Let’s finish this week’s study by looking further at news regarding Ezekiel 38 Who’s Who nations.  We’ll focus on Syria, Lebanon and Turkey, all northern neighbors of Israel.  Review the map below to get a good sense of where those …

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