Daniel Chapter 1 Vs. 12

Daniel's Faithfulness

Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. Dan. 1:12

Prove thy servants... This test was a challenge to Daniel’s faith in God. There must have been an element of the miraculous in the result, for ten days is not long to be able to tell a difference because of eating certain foods (Dan. 1:15).

give us pulse... Hebrew: zeroa‛, seed; that which is sown. It consisted of vegetables and grains—wheat, barley, rye, peas, beans, lentiles (Dan. 1:12, 1:16; 2Sa. 17:28). This does not mean that Jews were strict vegetarians, but that they could not legally eat the meat of animals that had not been properly killed and dedicated (Dan. 1:8).

My Sheep Hear My Voice- Rev. 17:12

My Sheep Hear My Voice- Rev. 17:12

Before Jesus was crucified He told the disciples to watch and pray, something so simple, but they let their physical bodies take over and they fell back asleep. In these last hours of time you need to hear His voice. When He tells you something, it is very important, but most ignore my voice or just discuss it and go on with what they were doing. You will see many things start to happen shortly and if you do not hear and obey His voice,... it will mean death for some of you....Jesus has only your best interest in mind. Christ knows you heart, and if you are truly His you will hear His voice. He awakes many of you at 3am on the dot, but most will roll over and go back to sleep. There are a few who will get up and pray. Your day is filled with so many things and Jesus is the last thing many of you give your time to. But Christ needs to talk to you,... to fellowship with you and only when you are still and quite (3am) can you hear Him,... the rest of your day is so busy you do not have time for Him,... but you need to make time, for time is short and the Lord has instructions for you.

Revelation 17

And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. Rev 17:12

are ten kings... (see 12:3; 13:1; compare Dan. 2:41-42). These kings are sub-rulers under the Antichrist, whose empire will apparently be divided into 10 administrative districts.

Here we see that ten separate countries make up this evil group.
Reading (in Daniel 2:45), the ten toes of the fourth beast (Roman Empire), were made of iron and miry clay making a brittle substance. This is speaking of the 10 kingdoms or kings which will emanate from the Roman Empire and be in existence at the time of Christ's return. Their worldwide power will come in association with the beast.
This is speaking of the reforming of the old Roman Empire. Presently the old Roman Empire has been reformed by ten common market nations in Europe today. There are more currently, but only 10 will come to prominence during the end time. In my opinion, these "ten horns" are those ten common market nations. The headquarters for these ten nations is in Rome.

These rulers of a ten-nation federation will unite to give their political authority and military power to the beast to conquer the earth and make war against Christ (16:14; 19:19). The purpose of Satan through the Beast and fellow kings is to establish an invincible kingdom that Christ cannot overcome when He returns. But Christ is King of all kings, and will overcome the beast and his kingdom when He returns (19:11-21). Those who follow Christ are called and chosen by Him, and faithful to Him (19:7-8, 14).

no kingdom as... No kingdom in John’s day, but will receive kingdoms when the 10 are formed inside the Roman Empire territory in the last days. The kings will rule for 3 1/2 years independent of Antichrist and then give their power to him the last 3 1/2 years of this age (Rev. 17:10-17; 13:5). Thus, the kings cannot be identified with any historical figures.

At this point in his career the Beast will have total control of the world, for he will command ten "kings" who rule the nations of the earth: The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast.

Rev. 17:12 explains that the 10 horns… are 10 kings. While many commentators have tried to identify 10 successive kings in the past, the passage itself indicates that they are contemporaneous kings who are heads of the countries which will form the original alliance in the Middle East that will support the future world ruler. They will receive authority for one hour… as kings along with the beast. While the 7 heads may be chronologically successive rulers of the Roman Empire who are singled out as prominent, the 10 horns by contrast are contemporaneous with each other, and as the text indicates they will receive political power for a brief time.

2 Timothy Introduction

2 Timothy Introduction

This epistle is the second of two inspired letters Paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, Timothy (1:2; 2:1).

Paul was released from his first Roman imprisonment for a short period of ministry during which he wrote 1 Timothy and Titus. Second Timothy however, finds Paul once again in a Roman prison (1:16; 2:9), apparently rearrested as part of Nero’s persecution of Christians. Unlike Paul’s confident hope of release during his first imprisonment (Phil. 1:19, 25-26; 2:24; Philemon 22), this time he had no such hopes (4:6-8). In his first imprisonment in Rome before Nero had begun the persecution of Christians (A.D. 64), he was only under house arrest and had opportunity for much intersection with people and ministry (Acts 28:16-31).

Paul was freed from his house arrest in Rome in the spring of A.D. 63 and traveled to Macedonia (Phil. 2:24; Philemon 22), across the Adriatic Sea, visiting Philippi, Ephesus, Colossae, and Laodicea. The great Roman fire occurred in A.D. 64. Paul possibly went to Spain, probably by sea, in A.D. 64 and 65. In the summer of 66 he returned to Ephesus in Asia Minor and left Timothy in charge (1 Tim. 1:3). In the summer of 67 he wrote to Timothy from Macedonia and probably visited Philippi and Corinth. He went on to Crete and left Titus there (Titus 1:5). He wrote Titus from Ephesus in the autumn of A.D. 67, visited Miletus (4:20), Troas (4:13), Corinth from Ephesus in the autumn of A.D. 67, visited Miletus (4:20), Troas (4:13), Corinth (4:20), and spent some time at Nilopolis (Titus 3:12). He was imprisoned again in the spring of 68, having been free about five years. He may have been arrested in Corinth, because of an accusation made by Alexander (4:14, 20). Paul was tried by the city prefect, imprisoned, and sent to Rome where he was placed in a dungeon cell of the Mamertine Prison, from which he knew he would never be set free (4:6). His only contact with the outside world was a hole, about 18 inches square, in the ceiling of his cell. Through that opening passed everything that came to and from the apostle, including his second letter to Timothy, in the fall or winter of A.D. 67. He was beheaded in Rome in May or June of 68 A.D.

In this letter, Paul, aware the end was near, passed the non-apostolic mantle of ministry to Timothy (compare 2:2), and exhorted him to continue faithful in his duties (1:6), hold on to sound doctrine (1:13-14), avoid error (2:15-18), accept persecution for the gospel (2:3-4; 3:10-12), put his confidence in the Scripture, and preach it relentlessly (3:15 – 4:5).

It seems that Paul may have had reason to fear that Timothy was in danger of weakening spiritually. This would have been a grave concern for Paul, since Timothy needed to carry on Paul’s work (compare 2:2). While there are no historical indications elsewhere in the New Testament as to why Paul was so concerned, there is evidence in the epistle itself from what he wrote. This concern is evident,  for example, in Paul’s exhortation to “kindle afresh” his gift (1:6), to replace fear with power, love, and a sound mind (1:7), to not be ashamed of Paul and the Lord, but willingly suffer for the gospel (1:8), and to hold on to the truth (1:13-14). Summing up the potential problems of Timothy, who might be weakening under the pressure of the church and the persecution of the world, Paul calls him to;

(1) Generally, “be strong” (2:1), the key exhortation of the first part of the letter, and to;

(2) Continue to “preach the word” (4:2), the main admonition of the last part.

These final words to Timothy include few commendations but many admonitions, including about 25 imperatives.

Since Timothy was well versed in Paul’s theology, the apostle did not instruct him further doctrinally. He did, however, allude to several important doctrines, including salvation by God’s sovereign grace (1:9-10; 2:10), the person of Christ (2:8; 4:1, 8), and perseverance (2:11-13); plus Paul wrote the crucial text of the New Testament on the inspiration of Scripture (3:16-17).

Second Timothy is the latest of the Pauline letters. As such it is of special interest not only because of what it reveals concerning the last days of Paul’s life, but also because of what it reveals about its recipient.

The last words of people are particularly treasured by their loved ones. In 2 Timothy, we have the last known words to flow from the apostle’s pen. In a very real way, this epistle represents Paul’s last will and testament. If ever there was a time to set the record straight, it was then. If Paul was going to make any complaints, he would have to make them then, for he was at the end of his life. However, in this letter, there is not one word of apology, explanation, caution, or complaint. Paul used his last letter to deliver five exhortations to his son in the faith, which in summary tell Timothy to “keep on keeping on” just as he had told him all along.

1 Timothy Chapter 6 Part 2

1 Timothy Chapter 6 Part 2

1 Timothy 6:11 "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."

“These things”: Love of money and all that goes with it (verses 6-10), along with the other proud obsessions of false teachers (verses 3-5).
“O man of God”: 2 Tim. 3:17 This is a term used in the New Testament only for Timothy; as a technical term. It is used about 70 times in the Old Testament, always to refer to a man who officially spoke for God (see Deut. 33:1).

This (along with 1:2; 2:1), indicates that the letter is primarily directed to Timothy, exhorting him to be faithful and strong in light of persecution and difficulty, and particularly with Paul’s death near. The man of God is known by what he:

(1) Flees from (verse 11);

(2) Follows after (verse 11);

(3) Fights for (verse 12); and

(4) Is faithful to (verses 13-14).

The key to his success in all these endeavors is the perfection produced in him by the Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
“Righteousness, godliness”: “Righteousness” means to do what is right, in relation to both God and man, and it emphasizes outward behavior. “Godliness” (see 2:2), refers to one’s reverence for God, and could be translated “God-likeness.”
“Flee these things” means shun a love for money (verse 10), and the striving for material wealth (verse 9), with all its resulting woes. “Follow after” means pursue. “Righteousness” is practical correctness, confirming to God’s will in one’s thinking and acting.
“Godliness” is proper reverence for, and obedience to God. “Faith” is a trust in God that grows stronger. “Love” is a maturing affection for God and man. “Patience” is perseverance or steadfastness in life and service. “Meekness” is gentleness.
Paul is stressing to Timothy here, the importance of teaching the people to seek godly things, and not things pleasing unto the flesh. We must remember along with this, that all of these people professed Christianity. "O man of God" lets us know that those who are God's live a different life, with different goals than that of the men of the world.
The godly do not follow after riches, they follow after righteousness. Those, who are seeking wealth, have no time for other things. Not only are we not to seek riches, but we are to flee from the lust of riches. These things (in verse 11 above), that are mentioned, are opposite of lust for riches. These are things that come from a humble heart stayed upon God.
To be "righteous" means we are in right standing with God. "Godliness" means that we have patterned our life after His life. Faith is the ingredient that pleases God. To have faith and trust in God means that we are satisfied with the position He has placed us in.
Love causes us to give, not to take from our fellowman. Patience comes as a gift from God. Most men in a hurry to get rich have no patience. You can easily see why this would be important to mention of the godly. Meekness and the personality of the proud are the opposites, as well.

1 Timothy 6:12 "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."

“Fight the good fight of faith”: The Greek word for “fight” gives us the English word “agonize,” and was used in both military and athletic endeavors to describe the concentration, discipline, and extreme effort needed to win.
The “good fight of faith” is the spiritual conflict with Satan’s kingdom of darkness in which all men of God are necessarily involved (see 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:2). The good fight concerns the daily struggle with sin in the Christian life, and the hardships and adversities in the ministry. A genuine believer demonstrates the reality of his faith by being engaged in this warfare.
“Lay hold on eternal life”: Paul is here admonishing Timothy to “get a grip” on the reality of the matters associated with eternal life, so that he would live and minister with a heavenly and eternal perspective (Phil. 3:20; Col. 3:2). Laying hold on eternal life does not negate the fact that a believer now possesses spiritual life (John 3:36); rather, it speaks of fully realizing or appropriating salvation as the believer matures.
“Thou are also called”: Refers to God’s effectual, sovereign call of Timothy to salvation (see note on Rom. 1:7).
“Good profession”: Timothy’s public confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, which likely occurred at his baptism and again when he was ordained to the ministry (4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6).
Every minister I have ever known must go back and look at this statement that Paul made to Timothy. Sometimes, the fight becomes so difficult, that in the natural we want to stop. The advice was good for Timothy, and it is good for us as well.
We cannot give up the fight, because the way is hard. When you receive your salvation, hang on to it, do not let it slip away.
Romans 8:35-39 "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?" "As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come," "Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Paul reminds Timothy that it is for his own benefit to hang on to eternal life, and it is also to the benefit of those who knew of Timothy's love of God, as well.

1 Timothy 6:13 "I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and [before] Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;"

“Charge … God … Christ Jesus” (5:21; see 2 Tim. 4:1).
“Who before Pontius Pilate”: Knowing that such a confession would cost Him His life, Jesus nevertheless confessed that He was truly the King and Messiah (John 18:33-37). He rarely evaded danger (John 7:1); He boldly and trustfully committed Himself to God who raises the dead (Col. 2:12).
A “charge” is a command. “Quickeneth” contains the idea of giving life to. Since God gives life to all things, He can also enable Timothy to “fight the good fight” (verse 12).
If our leader (Jesus Christ), witnessed a good confession before the world, we can do no less. Christians must be Christ-like. Paul encourages Timothy to not be overcome by the opposition. He reminds him that the world was opposed to Christ Jesus.
Timothy is young and needs this word of encouragement. Paul is explaining how truthful this statement is when he says, in the sight of God, and before Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 6:14 "That thou keep [this] commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"

“This commandment”: The entire revealed Word of God, which Paul charged Timothy to preach (2 Timothy 4:2). Paul also repeatedly encouraged Timothy to guard it (verse 20; 1:18-19; 4:6, 16; 2 Tim. 13-14; 2:15-18).
This refers to the charge (in verse 13), which embraces the injunctions of (verses 11-12). Thus, “this commandment” is the charge to pursue godliness (verse 11), and to fulfill one’s ministry (verse 12). “Without spot, unrebukable” means Timothy is to be meticulous in his obedience of (verses 11-13), that is, without fault and failure in compliance.
“Appearing”: When the Lord returns to earth in glory (2 Tim. 4:1, 8; Titus 2:13), to judge and to establish His kingdom (Matt. 24:27, 29-30; 25:31). Because Christ’s return is imminent, that ought to be motivation enough for the man of God to remain faithful to his calling until he dies or the Lord returns (Acts 1:8-11; 1 Cor. 4:5; Rev. 22:12).
Christianity is not something we put on and take off at our convenience. It is a daily walk. Paul is saying, stay in that narrow path of righteousness that leads to eternal life. This just means that he must never turn back into the world.
Jesus will appear unto those who are looking for Him. We must live everyday as if today was the day of His coming. Stay faithful until Jesus takes us home.

1 Timothy 6:15 "Which in his times he shall shew, [who is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;"

“In his times”: The time, known only to Him, that God established in eternity past for Christ to return (Mark 13:32; Acts 1:7).
“Potentate”: This word comes from a Greek word group that basically means “power.” God is sovereign and omnipotently rules everything everywhere.
“King of kings, and Lord of lords”: A title used of Christ (Rev. 17:14; 19:16), is here used of God the Father. Paul probably used this title for God to confront the cult of emperor worship, intending to communicate that only God is sovereign and worthy of worship.
We may read the first part of the verse, “Which [Jesus’ appearing of 6:14], He will make visible at the proper time.” A “Potentate” is a sovereign ruler.
When Jesus returns to this earth, it will not be as Savior. His name will be King of kings, and Lord of lords. The lords and kings of this earth must step aside, because the true King will be here. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue confess.
Philippians 2:10-11 "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth;" "And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
He is not King of the few, but King of all.

1 Timothy 6:16 "Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen."

“Whom no man hath seen, nor can see”: God in spirit is invisible (1:17; Job 23:8-9; John 1:18; 5:37; Col. 1:15), and therefore, unapproachable in the sense that sinful man has never seen nor can he ever see His full glory (Exodus 33:20; Isa 6:1-5).
Jesus is not a light, He is the Light. He is the source of all Light. It is His Light that gives all things the power to be. The things we call light here upon the earth, such as the sun and the moon, are not creative Light. They are only fixtures that we see Light in. He is the everlasting One. He is Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.
Immortality means unending existence. He is the great I AM. No man can see this with his natural body, or he would be totally consumed.
Hebrews 12:29 "For our God [is] a consuming fire."
Jesus, and the Father, and the Spirit are somehow all of this. If we could ever get to the point that we understand all there is to know about God. Currently we cannot fully understand. We can just know some things, and that is enough. He is Power. He is Everlasting God. Amen, “so be it”.

Verses 17-18: Paul charges wealthy believers

(1) Not to be proud and look down on those who are not rich,

(2) To confide in God rather than in unstable riches,

(3) “To be rich in good works” by generously sharing their surplus of financial resources with the needy. To be “ready to distribute” is to be generous in sharing. To be “willing to communicate” is to be liberal in giving.

In (17-19), Paul counsels Timothy what to teach those who are rich in material possessions, those who have more than the mere essentials of food, clothing, and shelter. Paul does not condemn such people, nor command them to get rid of their wealth. He does call them to be good stewards of their God-given resources (Deut. 8:18; 1 Sam. 2:7; 1 Chron. 29:12).

1 Timothy 6:17 'Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;"

“Highminded”: “To have an exalted opinion of oneself.” Those who have an abundance are constantly tempted to look down on others and act superior. Riches and pride often go together, and the wealthier a person is, the more he is tempted to be proud (Proverbs 18:23; 28:11; James 2:1-4).
“Uncertain riches … giveth us richly”: Those who have much tend to trust in their wealth (Prov. 23:4-5). But God provides far more security than any earthly investment can ever give (Eccl. 5:8-20; Matthew 6:19-21).
Considering (verse 16), how could they be highminded? This world and all its riches shall pass away. Riches, life, and many other things in this life are uncertain. They are here today and gone tomorrow.
2 Peter 3:10-11 "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up." "[Seeing] then [that] all these things shall be dissolved, what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness,"
We see from all of this, how silly it would be to place your faith in something so temporary. The only truly lasting thing, that we can put our trust in, is God. God allows some of us to use a great deal of material things in this earth. They are not ours, they are His. We should act accordingly.



1 Timothy 6:18 "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"

“Ready to distribute”: The Greek word means “liberal,” or “bountiful.” Those believers who have money must use it in meeting the needs of others, unselfishly and generously (see Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 8:1-4).
Seeing that these things are just here for us to manage for the Lord, they should be used for good. Possibly, Paul placed this in this letter to Timothy, because the Jews really thought themselves to be better than other people. He is telling Timothy; teach them that these earthly treasures really do belong to God. Teach them to use the treasures the way Jesus would use them, if He were here.
Willing to communicate means not thinking themselves too good to talk to someone they think to be their underling. They must use what God has entrusted to them in a manner pleasing unto God.

1 Timothy 6:19 "Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."

“Laying up in store … a good foundation”: “Storing up” can be translated “amassing a treasure,” while “foundation” can refer to a fund. The idea is that the rich in this world should not be concerned with receiving a return on their earthly investment. Those who make eternal investments will be content to receive their dividends in heaven (see notes on Luke 16:1-13).
“Lay hold on eternal life” (see verse 12).
When wealthy believers generously share (verse 18), they secure an assurance (“laying up in store for themselves a good foundation”). that in the future (“against the time to come”), they will indeed enter heaven (“lay hold on eternal life”).
Salvation is not purchased by the giving of money, but generosity demonstrates the reality of one’s faith. Since the believer trusts God and not money, he gives. This giving shows where his heart is and that he views his wealth considering eternity.
This laying up in store for themselves has to do with storing our treasures in heaven.
Matthew 6:19-20 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:" "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
We remember back to the last lesson, we discovered that God and money could not both be our God. If money is our god, we will wind up in hell. If God is our God, we are not in love with the money.



Verses 20-21: The church’s main responsibility is to guard and proclaim the truths of Scripture, so Paul here instructs Timothy on how to guard and protect the Word of God.

1 Timothy 6:20 "O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:"

“That which is committed to thy trust”: This translates one Greek word, which means “deposit.” The deposit Timothy was to guard is the truth, the divine revelation that God committed to his care. Every Christian, especially if he is in ministry, has that sacred trust to guard the revelation of God (1 Cor. 4:1; 1 Thess. 2:3-4).
“Oppositions of science falsely so called”: False doctrine, anything claiming to be the truth that is in fact a lie. False teachers typically claim to have the superior knowledge (as in Gnosticism). They claim to know the transcendent secrets, but actually are ignorant and infantile in their understanding (see Col. 2:8).
“That which is committed to” Timothy’s “trust” is a knowledge of the truth imparted by Paul. He is to “keep” or guard it. To ensure this, Timothy must turn away from “vain babblings” [empty talk devoid of truth], “and oppositions” (heretical arguments used to oppose the truth).
So many people try to prove the Bible technically with scientific books. The Bible is the Word of God. It does not have to be proved. It is the standard that we should judge all else by. Faith is not fact. If you could prove something, it would take no faith to believe it.
Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Vain babblings are false doctrines that are brought for consideration. Paul tells Timothy, keep the Truth that you already have. You cannot improve the Truth.

1 Timothy 6:21 "Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace [be] with thee. Amen."

Those who “erred” went astray from the truth.
It appears that some had listened to the vain babblings, and believed them. This would be a terrible error on anyone's part. Paul prays that the unmerited favor of God (grace), will be Timothy's.
“Grace be with thee”: All believers require the grace of God to preserve the truth and pass it on to the next generation.

Ezekiel Chapter 39 Vs. 8

Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this [is] the day whereof I have spoken. Eze. 39:8


is the day... The day should be taken literally instead of being counted as a period (a number of days), for in Zec. 14:7 it is definitely stated as "one day," meaning the battle of Armageddon will last only that long.



I have spoken... This time will come, because God has spoken this.

Daniel Chapter 1 Vs. 11

Daniel's Faithfulness

Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, Dan. 1:11

then said Daniel... When Daniel’s request seemed to have been denied by the chief official… Daniel approached the guard whom Ashpenaz placed over the four youths.

My Sheep Hear My Voice- Rev. 17:11

My Sheep Hear My Voice- Rev. 17:11

Before Jesus was crucified He told the disciples to watch and pray, something so simple, but they let their physical bodies take over and they fell back asleep. In these last hours of time you need to hear His voice. When He tells you something, it is very important, but most ignore my voice or just discuss it and go on with what they were doing. You will see many things start to happen shortly and if you do not hear and obey His voice,... it will mean death for some of you....Jesus has only your best interest in mind. Christ knows you heart, and if you are truly His you will hear His voice. He awakes many of you at 3am on the dot, but most will roll over and go back to sleep. There are a few who will get up and pray. Your day is filled with so many things and Jesus is the last thing many of you give your time to. But Christ needs to talk to you,... to fellowship with you and only when you are still and quite (3am) can you hear Him,... the rest of your day is so busy you do not have time for Him,... but you need to make time, for time is short and the Lord has instructions for you.

Revelation 17

And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. Rev 17:11

And the beast... Eight Mountain Kingdoms and Israel

1. Egypt was the first kingdom to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles—that period of Israel’s history from her beginning as a nation in Egypt to the second coming of Christ (Luke 21:24; Rom. 11:25; Rev. 11:1-2). The words Egypt and Egyptian are used 731 times in Scripture and in nearly every case with Israel. Even until the Roman Empire days, Egypt was Israel’s bitter enemy, with the exception of a few periods of friendship. Egypt was the place where Israel became a nation and where they were oppressed over 80 years before Moses led them out of bondage (Gen. 15:13-14; 37:1-36 through Exo. 15:1-27). She is mentioned many times after this as the oppressor of Israel (1Ki. 14:1-31; 2Ki. 17:1-41; 2; 18:21-19:18; 23:28-37; 25:25-26; 2Ch. 14:9-12; 16:7-9; Isaiah 30-31; Eze. 29:1-21:32). After having oppressed Israel off and on for over 3,750 years, Egypt will be subject to Antichrist in oppressing them again under the 8th kingdom (Dan. 8:21-25; 11:40-45). She will never be a great world power again (Eze. 29:15), but will serve the Lord along with Israel in the eternal kingdom (Isa. 11:11-16; 19:23-25; 27:12-13; Zec. 10:10-11; Zec. 14:16-21). See Psm. 80:13.

2. Assyria was the second great empire to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles. Founded by Nimrod (Gen. 10:8-12) it was a kingdom inferior to Egypt for 1,300 years. Then God allowed her to chasten Israel (2 Kings 15-16; 2 Kings 17-19; 2 Kings 23-24). The words Assyria and Assyrian are used 175 times and nearly always in connection with Israel. She oppressed Israel off and on for about 175 years. Antichrist will be the last Assyrian to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles (Isa. 10:20-27; 14:25; 31:4-9; Mic. 5:5, 5:6). Assyria will be blessed in the eternal kingdom along with Israel 11:16; 19:23-25. See Psm. 80:13.

3. Babylon was the third empire to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles. It is the first one mentioned in Daniel, and for this reason many Bible scholars start the time of the Gentiles with Babylon. But it must be remembered that both Egypt and Assyria persecuted Israel before Babylon and much longer. Why start the time of the Gentiles with the third empire to oppress Israel merely because Daniel saw those times from his day forward? He naturally could not predict the oppressions of Israel by Egypt and Assyria for they were in the past by the time he lived. Nevertheless, were they not oppressions by the Gentiles? If so, then they rightly belong to the times of the Gentiles. Daniel saw them from his day forward, while John saw the whole length of the times of the Gentiles from Egypt to the Revised Roman Empire, the purpose being to identify the 8th kingdom that will complete the times of the Gentiles.

Babylon as an inferior kingdom helped Assyria against Israel (2Ki. 17:24-30; 2Ch. 33:11). She was chosen by God to take Judah captive for 70 years (2Ki. 20:1-21; 1Ch. 29:1-30; Jer. 24:1-10). Babylon is mentioned in Daniel under the head of gold (Rev. 2:1-29: 37-38) and a lion (Rev. 7:4). The word Babylon is used 284 times in Scripture nearly always in connection with Israel. She will have a latter-day part in oppressing Israel (Isaiah 13-14; Jeremiah 50-51).

4. Medo-Persia was the 4th empire to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles. It is the 2nd one in Daniel as the breast and arms of silver (Dan. 2:32, 2:39), the bear (Dan. 7:5), and the ram (Dan. 8:20). It is referred to only 58 times in Scripture, but in an important role (2Ki. 17:6; 18:11; Isa. 13:17; Dan. 5:1-31; 10:13-21; 11:1-2; Ezr. 1:1-8; Ezr. 4:1-9: 9; Neh. 1-13). It will fulfill prophecy in the last days under Antichrist (Ezekiel 38-39). Medo-Persia persecuted Israel off and on for over 100 years. See Psm. 80:13.

5. Greece was the 5th empire to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles and the 3rd one in Daniel. It is symbolized in Daniel by the belly and thighs of brass (Dan. 2:32, 2:39), as the leopard (Dan. 7:6), and as the he-goat (Dan. 8:5-9, 8:20-25). It is only mentioned by name 9 times in Scripture, due to the fact it existed between the Old and New Testament times. She is mentioned many times in the books of Maccabees in the Apocrypha. Practically all of Dan. 8:1-27; 11:1-45 and Dan. 12:1-13; Rev. 6:1-8; 13:1-18; 17:9-17; 19:19-21 must be understood in connection with Greece which will be revived again as the 8th kingdom. Greece and the Syrian and Egyptian parts of the empire persecuted Israel off and on for over 250 years. The Grecian empire is the 5th head on the beast of Rev. 17:9-11, which was (before John), is not (in John’s day), and becomes revived as the 8th and last kingdom to oppress Israel. She is the head that was wounded to death and made alive again (Rev. 13:3, 13:12).

6. Rome was the 6th empire to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles and the 4th in Daniel. It is symbolized in Daniel as the legs of iron (Dan. 2:33, 2:40), the nondescript beast (Dan. 7:7-8, 7:23-24), and the 6th head on the beast (Rev. 17:9-17). Rome oppressed Israel over 200 years and dispersed the Jews in A.D. 70 (Dan. 9:26-27; Mat. 24:1-3; Luke 21:20-24). It is from this territory that the next two kingdoms will arise.

7. Revised Rome will be the next empire mentioned in Scripture as oppressing Israel in the times of the Gentiles. This kingdom will be made up of 10 kingdoms inside the Roman Empire territory in the last days. For this reason we call it the Revised Roman Empire, not the Revived. If the Roman Empire were to be revived it would be one kingdom ruled by one man from Rome, but instead 10 separate kingdoms ruled by 10 kings and with 10 separate capitals will be formed inside the Roman Empire territory. This is symbolized in Daniel by the 10 toes (Dan. 2:40-45) and 10 horns (Dan. 7:7-8, 7:19-24), and by 10 horns in Rev. 12:3; 13:1; 17:9-17.

Ten proofs that the toes and the horns are the same:

(1) The number is the same (Rev. 12:3; 13:1; 17:12; Dan. 2:40-45; 7:7-27).

(2) They all exist together and fight Christ at Armageddon (Rev. 17:14; 19:11-21; Dan. 2:34-35, 2:44-45; 7:8-14, 7:21-27).

(3) They all exist after Rome and are a revision of it (Rev. 17:12-17; Dan. 2:44-45; 7:7-8, 7:23-24).

(4) They will all be connected with the same beast at the same time (Rev. 17:12-17; 19:19-21; Dan. 7:8, 7:11, 7:21-27).

(5) The little horn of Dan. 7:7-8, 7:19-24, and the beast of Rev. 17:9-17 are the same and will arise after the 10 kings and from among them (Rev. 17:12-17; Dan. 7:7-8, 7:23-24).

(6) They will become subject to the same man at the same time (Rev. 13:1-8; 17:12-17; Dan. 7:23-24).

(7) The kingdom of God and Christ will be set up in the days of their existence (Rev. 17:14; 19:11-21; Dan. 2:44-45; 7:7-27).

(8) They will give their power to the same man for the same length of time (Rev. 13:5; 17:8-17; Dan. 7:23-25; 12:7).

(9) The 10 horns are the same as the 7th kingdom of Rev. 17:8-17. They succeed the 6th kingdom or Rome and precede the 8th or the Antichrist kingdom (Rev. 17:8-17). The 10 toes and 10 horns of Dan. 2:40-45; 7:7-8, 7:23-24 also come out of Rome, succeed Rome and precede the kingdom of the little horn or the Antichrist kingdom. Hence, they must be the same.

(10) The 10 horns in both books reign both before and after the beast or little horn. Their reign before him is different from that after him. Before he comes they are independent, but after he comes to power they are subject to him. They control the 7th; he controls the 8th kingdom. Therefore, they must be the same.

8. Revived Greece will be the 2nd of the future empires to oppress Israel in the times of the Gentiles and the last world power to do so. Antichrist will come out of the 10 kingdoms and overthrow 3 of them. The others will submit to him thus forming the 8th kingdom (Dan. 7:23-24; Rev. 17:8-17). It will be defeated by Christ at His second coming. This will end the times of the Gentiles.

The final world kingdom ruled by the Antichrist, is “the eighth” king or kingdom. He “is of the seven” in that he is the culmination of all the previous, pagan, idolatrous empires. But he will go “into perdition”, the lake of fire (compare verse 8; 19:20).

was, and is... The Antichrist’s kingdom is said to be both the seventh and eighth kingdoms because of his supposed demise and resurrection. He is the seventh king before and the eighth king after his “resurrection” when he destroys the harlot’s religious empire and demands exclusive worship of himself (verse 16).
Put another way, the beast that John saw is the Antichrist, the satanic ruler of the last and most powerful empire in human history, who will serve as Satan's instrument to attack Israel, persecute believers, conquer the world for Satan and oppose Christ.
Scripture portraits him as an intellectual genius (Dan. 7:8); an outstanding orator (Dan. 7:20); a military leader without parallel in human history (Dan. 7:23); a shrewd calculating and manipulating politician (Dan 8:25, 11:21); and the ultimate religious charlatan (2 Thess. 2:4). The angel briefly reviews the detailed description of him given (in Rev. 13:1-10).

Rev. 17:11 adds that the final world empire will be headed by an eighth king.… The beast who once was, and now is not.… belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction. The eighth king is obviously identical to the final world ruler, the man who heads up the final world empire destroyed by Christ at His second coming.