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Trackingthe Birth Pains
Ethnic Conflicts2015 Special Edition
“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom (Matthew 24:7a).”
Sign #3Ethnic Conflicts
Jesus Foretold 2 Categories of Warfare
that will take place until His return…
Warfare(According to Matthew 24:6 & 7)
Wars & Rumors of Wars
Matthew 24:6
Ethnic Disputes
Matthew 24:7
General warfare Battles Fights Strife Quarrels Rumors of war
Ethnic disputes Ethnic cleansing Civil wars Tribal warfare Racial strife World wars Kingdom disputes Annihilation
Today, there are Over 50 conflicts in our world…
Many, if not most, Involve fighting between various
ethnicities.
#1Israel/Palestinian Conflict
Many believe a 3rd Intifada is underway
http://www.westernjournalism.com/look-whos-behind-the-current-palestinian-terror-war-against-israel/
http://northafricapost.com/10028-palestine-israel-israel-suspends-ties-with-eu.html
Israel’s move comes after the EU decided
on November 11 to label goods imported from Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
So Why Does This Conflict Matter
So Much?
Psalms 83 & Ezekiel 38-39
That’s Why
Psalms 83
Ezekiel 39
#2ISIS’ War Against the World
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/03/ministers-two-years-destroy-isis-uk-airstrikes-syria
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/4-questions-ISIS-rebels-use-to-tell-Sunni-from-Shia/articleshow/37257563.cms
ISIS Wants to Wipe Out Shia Islam
http://www.christianpost.com/news/isis-genocide-against-christians-must-be-recognized-before-christianity-is-eradicated-eu-politician-says-151232/
ISIS Wants to Wipe Out Christians
The gates of Hell will not
prevail against the Church!
-Jesus (Matthew
16:18)
http://time.com/4119069/isis-john-kasich/
ISIS Wants to Wipe Out the West
Besides their obvious savagery, why is this
conflict so Significant?
2 Timothy 3 &Revelation 20 That’s Why
2 Timothy 3
Revelation
#3Russia vs. Turkey
Russia Turkey
Largest Country in World Located at the crossroads of Europe & Asia.
Nearly 144 million people (9th highest populated country)
77 million strong
Covers N. Asia & much of E. Europe Primarily Asia but covers come of S.E. Europe
Nation’s history began with East Slavs Oldest permanently settled region inworld- Anatolian people (Hattians & Hurrians)
Official Religion- Orthodox Christianity No official religion; secular state; predominantly Muslim (99.8 % of pop)
Possesses the largest stockpile of WMD’s
Longstanding alliance with the U.S.
why is this conflictSignificant?
Some Bible Prophecy Teachers Believe
Turkey will Produce the AntiChrist
#4Shia vs. Sunni Muslim
Shia Sunni
Believes the proper successor as Caliph was Muhammed’s Son-in-Law.
Believes the proper successor as Caliph was Muhammed’s Father-in-Law.
2nd largest branch of Islam. Comprise 10-13% of the world’s Muslim population.
Largest branch of Islam- 87-90% of the world’s Muslim population.
68-80% live in: Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, & India. Largest percentages live in: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,Yemen, Syria, UAE, Qatar, Turkey
Twelver Shia is the largest branch of Shia Islam (85%).
5 Pillars of Sunni Islam
Believe in the hidden Imam or Mahdi, a Messianic figure, who will one day return & make the world
Muslim.
Believe in the 7 articles of faith & the oneness of God. Emphasis on the Hajj to Mecca & saying 5
prayers a day.
Besides the Obvious,why is this conflict
Significant?
The Bible Provides valuable information
on Many of these Muslim Countries…
Iran- Predominantly Shia Muslim
Iran (Persia) will form an alliance with other Muslim countries & invade Israel.
Egypt- Predominantly Sunni Muslim
Sounds like the Arab Spring??
Syria- Predominantly Sunni Muslim
Iraq- Predominantly Sunni Muslim
#5America’s Race War
America has a dark history of racial
tensions
From 1861-1865, America’s civil war was fought between
the North & South-Slavery Was Eliminated, but
Segregation continued until the 1960s
Racial Tensions continue to run deep…
And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid
waste; and any city or house divided against
itself will not stand.”
Matthew 12:25
Just a few of the many ethnic disputes happening in our
world today:
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/01/02/10-wars-to-watch-in-2015/
Brazil- Ethnic Kayapo and Pataxo
Ghana
Israel- Palestinian Intifada
Nepal
Guyana
Afghanistan- Ethnic Hazara
Myanmar
Burundi
Iran- Ethnic Azeris
Syria- ISIS- Kurds, Christians, Arabs
“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even
so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.”
- Matthew 24:32-33
