Revisiting the Book of Daniel's Kingdoms - Israel/Iran/America/The Art of the Deal/Trump/Netanyahu

Shalom, friends. My name is Chadwick Harvey, and you're watching Faithful Performance. Thank you for joining us tonight as we revisit Daniel's four kingdoms and correlate them with the current geopolitical landscape, including the Iran-America-Israel conflict, and other prophecies concerning the Middle East. We will also discuss what I believe will unfold with Donald Trump and the "Art of the Deal" in the region.

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Tonight, we turn our attention to the Book of Daniel. As we've discussed on this channel over the past 12 years, Daniel's prophecies are remarkably relevant to the end of the age, not just events from 2500 years ago. This perspective brings fluidity to our understanding of current geopolitical events, as biblical prophecy will always supersede the political opinions of any world leader, including President Trump or Prime Minister Netanyahu. Their actions will ultimately align with Daniel's prophecies concerning the four major kingdoms and the events in the Middle East.

It is crucial to understand these prophecies, as Yeshua Himself urged us to watch and be aware of the times. We must rely on the insights of Daniel and other prophets to correct our political opinions and ensure we are not caught off guard by unfolding events.

First, let's establish why we believe we are living in the end of the age. This understanding is rooted in the seven-day creation plan described in Genesis 1 and 2. Elohim worked for six days and rested on the seventh, establishing a pattern. As Peter and Moses state in 2 Peter 3:8 and Psalm 90, "A day is a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is a day." This prophetic understanding suggests that the six days of creation represent 6,000 years of human history, followed by the seventh millennium, the day of the Lord.

Scholars generally agree that approximately 4,000 years passed from Adam to Yeshua's first coming. From Yeshua's first coming (around AD 30) to His second coming, another 2,000 years are anticipated. This brings us to a total of 6,000 years from Adam to Yeshua's second coming. This is not to set specific dates, but to understand the times and seasons, as Paul advises in 1 Thessalonians 5, so we are not caught unaware.

Leviticus 25 further reinforces this prophetic timeline by commanding Israel to work for six years and rest on the seventh. This mirrors the 6,000 years of work followed by the 7,000th year, the millennial reign of Messiah.

The prophet Hosea, in Hosea 5:15 and 6:1-2, provides further revelation: "I will return again to my place until they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek my face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek me. 'Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live in his sight.'" This passage speaks of Yeshua's return to heaven after His first coming, His eventual acknowledgment by Israel during their affliction (the tribulation), and their revival and resurrection after 2,000 years.

Yeshua Himself warned the Jewish people in Luke 19:41-44 about their failure to recognize the "time of your visitation," leading to their destruction in AD 70. He desires for us to be aware of His coming so we are not caught by surprise.

The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 was a pivotal prophetic event, as it allowed for the fulfillment of many prophecies that required the Jewish people to be back in their land. Since 1948, over 4 million Jews have returned, a phenomenon unprecedented in history, confirming the living God of Israel. The capture of Jerusalem in 1967 was another crucial step, as it had to be under Jewish control for prophecies to be fulfilled.

The Psalmist in Psalm 102:16-22 declares: "For the Lord shall build up Zion; he shall appear in his glory. He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer. This shall be written for the generation to come, and the people who will be created shall praise the Lord. For he looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven the Lord viewed the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to release those appointed to death, to declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, when the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord." This building of Zion since 1967 marks the "terminal generation," as the Hebrew word "aḥaron" signifies.

The phrase "a people yet to be created" in Psalm 102 refers to those who would return to the land and be created as a nation in modern times. This aligns with Isaiah 61 and Luke 4, where Yeshua declared His appointed time to release the captives. We are living in that appointed time.

The tribulation, or the time of Jacob's trouble, is a seven-year period, a "shmita" cycle. Daniel's 70th week is a shmita cycle, a seven-year period. The next shmita cycle begins on the Feast of Trumpets in 2029. However, the Antichrist is not yet on the scene, and the battleground is not fully set. We are not yet in that final shmita cycle, but the next few years are critical to watch.

In Genesis 1, the Hebrew word for "one" is "echad," and the word for "thousand" is "eleph." The Hebrew word for "six" is "shesh." The Hebrew letter "vav" (ו), which represents the number six, appears six times in the creation account, signifying 6,000 years. Revelation 20 also begins with the Hebrew letter "vav," confirming the 6,000 years leading up to the millennial kingdom.

Now, let's delve into Daniel's prophecies. Daniel 2 presents Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great statue, representing four successive kingdoms that would rise before the Messiah's return and the restoration of Israel. Daniel 2:28 is crucial: "But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream, and the visions of your head on your bed, were these." This verse unequivocally states that the dream is for the "latter days," not for Nebuchadnezzar's time.

The four kingdoms in Daniel 2 are:

1. **Gold (Babylon):** Representing Iraq, which fell in 2003 with the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

2. **Silver (Medo-Persia):** Representing Iran, which is currently in a declining phase.

3. **Bronze (Greece):** This is a mistranslation. The Hebrew word is "Yavan," which refers to Western Turkey, not ancient Greece. Yeshua Himself identifies Pergamus in Revelation 2:12-13 as the place "where Satan's throne is." This is Western Turkey.

4. **Iron and Clay (The Beast Kingdom):** This represents a conglomerate of kingdoms, as described in Revelation 13.

Daniel 2:34-35 states that the stone cut without hands struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, crushing all the metals together. This signifies that these kingdoms are not separated by vast periods but are in sequence at the end of the age, forming a conglomerate beast kingdom. The stone, Yeshua Messiah, will establish His kingdom, which will fill the earth (Daniel 2:44).

Acts 1:6-7 records the disciples asking Yeshua, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" He replied, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority." This confirms that the restoration of the kingdom of Israel will be accomplished by Yeshua, not by human governments.

Daniel 7 presents a parallel vision of four beasts representing the same four kingdoms:

1. **Lion (Babylon):** Representing Iraq.

2. **Bear (Persia):** Representing Iran. The three ribs in its mouth signify its devouring of much flesh, possibly referring to proxy groups like the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah, or three conquered nations.

3. **Leopard (Yavan):** Representing Western Turkey.

4. **The Fourth Beast (The Beast Kingdom):** This is a conglomerate of the previous three, as described in Revelation 13, where the beast has the qualities of a leopard, bear, and lion. This signifies a Middle Eastern and North African confederation, rooted in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10.

Benjamin Netanyahu's prophetic career is noteworthy. He has spoken about Saddam Hussein (Iraq), Iran, and now Turkey as the successive regional powers, aligning with Daniel's prophecies.

Daniel 10 provides further insight into the conflict between Israel and Iran, describing angelic battles and the prince of Persia resisting the archangel for 21 days. This signifies the ongoing spiritual warfare and the intensity of the conflict. The war between Israel and Iran, and the subsequent involvement of America, fulfills aspects of Daniel 10. However, God's desire is for Israel to call upon Him, not rely on foreign powers (Isaiah 30-31, Jeremiah 2, Hosea 4-5).

Daniel 8 describes the ram (Persia/Iran) becoming great and pushing in all directions. The goat (Yavan/Turkey) then attacks and crushes the ram, signifying Turkey's future dominance over Iran. This transition is imminent.

The prophecies of Daniel are for the end of the age. Iraq fell in 2003. Iran is currently in a declining phase. Turkey is emerging as a regional power, poised to "rock" Iran. The "Art of the Deal" and the "Deal of the Century" are geopolitical maneuvers that will ultimately be subservient to biblical prophecy.

Donald Trump's birth on a blood moon and Netanyahu's birth on a solar eclipse, both significant celestial events, are interpreted as prophetic indicators. Trump's "Art of the Deal" approach, his business interests in Islamic nations, and his past actions suggest he may attempt to broker a peace agreement that could be the covenant the Antichrist confirms. However, this will not be a genuine peace but a temporary arrangement that ultimately serves prophetic purposes.

The current geopolitical situation, including the conflicts in the Middle East, the debt crisis in America, and the moral decay in many nations, points towards a coming judgment. The prophecies of Daniel, Ezekiel, and other prophets are unfolding before our eyes. We must remain grounded in God's Word, seeking wisdom and understanding, and praying for repentance and a return to righteousness.

The "Clean Break Act," proposed in the late 1990s, outlined a strategy for the US and Israel to impose their will on Islamic nations, aiming to destabilize seven countries in five years. While the timeline has extended, the underlying agenda to reshape the Middle East continues.

The current state of affairs, marked by violence, hatred, and a disregard for human life, is a direct contravention of God's commands. The Abrahamic faiths, in their current manifestations, have largely failed to uphold God's word. The prophecies indicate a coming judgment upon the Middle East, and ultimately, upon all nations that disregard His law.

The Book of Daniel is a vital guide for understanding these end-times events. By studying these prophecies, we can gain clarity, avoid deception, and stand firm in our faith. The transition from Iran to Turkey as the dominant regional power is a key indicator, and the subsequent rise of the beast kingdom will follow.

We must remember that true peace and restoration will only come through Yeshua Messiah. Until then, we are called to be watchful, to understand the times, and to live according to God's word.

Thank you for joining us. May God bless you and keep you. Shalom.