Donna, John, and Doves:

     Wouldn't it be  interesting  if the Shia and Sunnis fighting between themselves escalated into a civil war in Iraq, and out of all that confusion and breaking apart of Iraq, a man claiming to be " The Mahdi" steps up to the plate, and deceives them into thinking he was the prophecied 12th  Iman that never died. Then this so-called Mahdi  might  unify the Shia and Sunni both into "the beast empire" by convincing them the Jews and Americans were the ones who actually blew up the golden mosque! This would re-direct their rage againt Israel instead of against each other. Then the Mahdi "beast"  might lead them (Shia & Sunni) into the "glorious holy mountain" (Dan 11:45) around Passover to slaughter the Jews.

     Isn't it interesting in this same time frame, the Lord removed Israel's earthly savior (Sharon) the first part of January this year. Then right after that their worst nightmare came true:Hamas was elected. Then muslim rage boiled, over those silly cartoons, now the golden mosque is blown up where the Mahdi is suppose to show up. Before all that, the President of Iran infers he is the John the Baptist of the Mahdi and desires to create chaos to hasten his return. Then previous to all this many sorrows have broken out on the earth: floods, hurricaines, earthquakes, tsunamis ect. ect. ect.! This may all be WILD speculation on my part, but it sure is interesting to watch isn't it? If there is only 3 1/2 years left  (instead of 7yrs. as traditionally taught),  and Jesus fulfills the fall feasts in Lev 23 upon his return, then the Messanic era very well could begin this spring 2006 in the middle of Passover. 

     Like I said, it's probably wild speculation on my part (been there done that),  but the above scenerio is partially biblically based along with Shia and Sunni teachings about their coming messiah: Al Mahdi ,  who actually will be the antichrist/beast. Whatever, this is a most serious situation in Iraq and is definitly a turning point!   Does anyone have any comments on the above scenerio ? 

 

 In His Service,

 David W. Burnette