Arab states in key UN positions in September.

In a potentially significant sequence of events, “Arab states will be chairing the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly in September as the Palestinian Authority makes its statehood bid.  Lebanon is slated to preside over the Security Council in September while Qatar will head the General Assembly.”

Currently, Israel is developing oil fields off its northern coast—an area that “the Hizbullah-backed government in Lebanon has made a counter-claim to.”  Some fear that Lebanon may use its new position to also move for control over the oil fields (www.IsraelNationalNews.com, August 9, 2011).

Bible prophecy reveals continued upheaval in the Holy Land up to the time of Christ’s return.  It also indicates that an Arab-dominated movement, or “king of the South,” will continually “push against” not only Israel, but ultimately the European “king of the North.”  Daniel 11 describes this struggle—one that will eventually result in the king of the South being destroyed by the king of the North (verses 40-43).  Bible prophecies are certain (Daniel 2:45), and we are now witnessing events that God will use to fulfill His purpose.

For decades this Work has warned people to “watch the Middle East” and this warning grows more relevant daily.  Prophecy is marching on!  To learn more about this vital topic, please review our free and insightful booklet, The Middle East in Prophecy.