Studies 2
Defilement of the Earth..
Warning to the Nations- This is Israel..
Defilement of the Earth:
Isa 24:4
The earth is also defiled under its inhabitants, Because they have transgressed the laws,
Changed the ordinance, Broken the everlasting covenant. NKJV
“Have Transgressed the laws,” (includes the laws of nature, Romans2:14)
Rev 9:21 And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.
And they did not repent. This is after the sixth trumpet judgement befalls the earth. Not repent of their murders? 1.- Who would not be inclined to repent of murder? - Evil ones that have no regard that God has made us in His image. (Gen. 9:5), and those who advocate and support the killing of unborn babies. 2.- Their sorceries? This is the Greek word pharmakia where we get our word pharmacy. It is enchantment by the use of drugs. There is currently a widespread endeavor that is succeeding in the legalizing of mind-altering drugs. Add to that the illegal drug use. 3 & 4 sexual immorality and thefts, these are self-evident.
“Changed the ordinance”
Gen 2:21-24, And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man." Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
Mark 10:6-8, But from the beginning of the creation, God 'made them male and female.' 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Mal 2:15, But did He not make them one, Having a remnant of the Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring. Therefore take heed to your spirit, And let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth.
“Broken the everlasting covenant”
Gen 17:5-8, No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God."
Ezek 37:21-22, "Then say to them, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, wherever they have gone, and will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land; and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel;
Mark 10:9, “Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
Jer 3:14, "Return, O backsliding children," says the Lord; "for I am married to you. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. NKJV
Joel 3:2, I will also gather all nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will enter into judgment with them there On account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also divided up My land.
United States Presidents that have taken part in dividing Israel. This they have done by actively participating in Negotiations, Influence, Pressure, and Payoff of not only Israel, but also the nations that invaded her.
1. Jimmy Carter: The Camp David Accords (1979).
2. Ronald Reagan: The Reagan Plan (September 1, 1982) U.S. Recognition of PLO (1988).
3. H.W. Bush: The Madrid Conference, (1991).
4. Bill Clinton: Oslo I: (1993), Oslo II (1995), Camp David 2000.
5. George W. Bush: Roadmap (2002), The Annapolis Conference (2007).
6. Barak Obama: Endorses a key Palestinian demand for a return to 1967 borders (2011)
7. Joe Biden: "Path toward peace” Independent states for Israelis and Palestinians (2023)
Warning To The Nations: This Is The Land of Israel!
2000 BC +-
Abraham receives an everlasting covenant from Almighty God, giving to him and his descendants the land of Israel..
And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God." (Genesis 17:7-8). NKJV
1445 BC +-
Moses serving under God, delivers Abraham’s descendants from Egypt. Receives the Ten Commandments from God. Brings the descendants to the borders of Israel. (many thousands, Book of Exodus). God had the descendants of Abraham wait some four hundred years before allowing them to take the land as for “the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete." (Genesis 15:16)
1405 BC +-
Joshua leads the people and takes the land; The nation Israel is established. (Joshua)
950 BC +-
Soloman dedicates the first Temple. (2 Chronicles 6-7)
586 BC
Invading army of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, destroys Jerusalem and the Temple Soloman had built, takes many as captives to Babylon. This being the third exile of Jews. (2 kings 25:1-21)
538 BC
Cyrus, King of Medo-Persia conquers Babylon, allows the Ruminant Jews to return to Jerusalem and the land of Israel. (Ezra and Nehemiah)
516 BC
The second Temple built under Zerubbabel is completed. (Esra 6:13) This Temple was greatly expanded by king Herod. This is the Temple Jesus taught in.
32 AD
Jesus, in speaking of the generation He was in, told of the judgement that would come upon them. Not only were they about to crucify the Son of God, but they will yet persecute and even kill those he will send them. He emphasized that generation also with “assuredly, I say to you”. This judgement, from Able to Zechariah will include the invasion of Israel by Rome, the taking of Jerusalem, destruction of the Temple, and the final conquering of all Israel with the taking of Masada. Many Jewish people killed or enslaved with a remnant escaping, scattered though out the world. All this took place in that generation.
May, 1948 AD
The nation of Israel established again after the Jewish people spent nearly 1900 years away from their homeland, and the atrocities of World War 2. Through it all they retained their identity. God bringing the Jews back into the land, just as He said in His word.
Thus says the Lord God: "Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, wherever they have gone, and will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land; and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king over them all; (Ezekiel 37:21-23) NKJV
June 1967 AD
During the Six-Day war, Israel was about to be attacked by the nations surrounding it. Their intent was to alienate Israel, push them into the sea, take the land. Israel responded and in six days took the Siani Desert, the West Bank of the Jorden River, and the Golan heights. God gave Israel the victory. This land was taken in defense. It is rightfully Israels. God has joined the land..
Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate." (Mattew 19:6)
For Zion's sake I will not hold My peace, And for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest,…For the Lord delights in you, And your land shall be married. (Isaiah 62:1 pt, 62:4pt) NKJV
'Thus says the Lord of hosts:"I am zealous for Jerusalem And for Zion with great zeal. (Zechariah 1:14)
Prophecy shows that in the last days there will be those who will divide the land of Israel, in the name of peace.
Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain. (Daniel 11:39)
I will also gather all nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will enter into judgment with them there account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also divided up My land. (Joel 3:2)
3 For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. (1 Thessalonians 5:3-4) NKJV