With the on-going activities in the Middle East, we are mainly interested in Israel and the peace process. According to an article by Spiegel Online on January 23, 2012, the EU foreign ministers appointed the German diplomat Andreas Reinicke to be the European special envoy to the Middle East Peace Process. Until now, he was the German ambassador in Syria. Reinicke is supposed to advance the European Middle East politics and bring the Israelites and Palestinians back to the negotiating table. He represents the EU in the Middle East Quartet, which is comprised of the EU, the United Nations, the USA, and Russia.

Other press releases inform us about what is planned for Jerusalem, the Temple Mount, and Mount Zion. We refer to an article from January 31, 2012, “Israel and the Vatican achieve substantial progress.” It is about negotiations over Mount Zion, where the tomb of David and also the building wherein the Last Supper and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit took place are located. The Vatican wants to get it under its sovereignty. Now the prospect of a lease agreement was offered. According to Vatican Radio, the papal Nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Franco, said this after the meeting in Jerusalem: “There has been indeed substantial progress, which makes us hope that we can work toward an agreement in a reasonable, short time frame that includes all practical aspects of the life and function of the church in Israel …”

On January 30, 2012, the broadcast station of the Archdiocese of Cologne, Domradio, reported about negotiations between the Vatican and the Palestinians. The subject was a basic treaty which would determine the rights of the Catholic church in East Jerusalem and in the Palestinian areas.

By now, the Palestinians even agree to place the Temple Mount, the third holiest site in Islam, under the administration of a joint committee. Everything is under way for the establishment of a treaty that the Bible refers to as a covenant: “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week …” (Dan. 9:27).

On August 6, 1961, Brother Branham said that this covenant would be made at about the same time as the beginning of the 70^th week and the Rapture of the Bride. The completion of God’s Plan of Salvation with the Church from the nations is also the beginning with His covenant people of Israel. From the newest developments, we recognize ever more clearly that the time of grace is running out for the nations and is dawning for Israel. We are not simply saying it – it is as God foretold it in His Word.

The entire Christian world talks about the “signs of the time.” We go to Mt. 24, Mk. 13, and Lk. 21, and to the Word of prophecy and are now witnessing as the forth and final, namely the Roman Empire arises once again: “The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. … And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.” (Dan. 7:23+27).

We may call out to one another: “When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”

The Lord bless you all.

By His commission

Br . Frank

With the on-going activities in the Middle East, we are mainly interested in Israel and the peace process. According to an article by Spiegel Online on January 23, 2012, the EU foreign ministers appointed the German diplomat Andreas Reinicke to be the European special envoy to the Middle East Peace Process. Until now, he was the German ambassador in Syria. Reinicke is supposed to advance the European Middle East politics and bring the Israelites and Palestinians back to the negotiating table. He represents the EU in the Middle East Quartet, which is comprised of the EU, the United Nations, the USA, and Russia.

Other press releases inform us about what is planned for Jerusalem, the Temple Mount, and Mount Zion. We refer to an article from January 31, 2012, “Israel and the Vatican achieve substantial progress.” It is about negotiations over Mount Zion, where the tomb of David and also the building wherein the Last Supper and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit took place are located. The Vatican wants to get it under its sovereignty. Now the prospect of a lease agreement was offered. According to Vatican Radio, the papal Nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Franco, said this after the meeting in Jerusalem: “There has been indeed substantial progress, which makes us hope that we can work toward an agreement in a reasonable, short time frame that includes all practical aspects of the life and function of the church in Israel …”

On January 30, 2012, the broadcast station of the Archdiocese of Cologne, Domradio, reported about negotiations between the Vatican and the Palestinians. The subject was a basic treaty which would determine the rights of the Catholic church in East Jerusalem and in the Palestinian areas.

By now, the Palestinians even agree to place the Temple Mount, the third holiest site in Islam, under the administration of a joint committee. Everything is under way for the establishment of a treaty that the Bible refers to as a covenant: “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week …” (Dan. 9:27).

On August 6, 1961, Brother Branham said that this covenant would be made at about the same time as the beginning of the 70th week and the Rapture of the Bride. The completion of God’s Plan of Salvation with the Church from the nations is also the beginning with His covenant people of Israel. From the newest developments, we recognize ever more clearly that the time of grace is running out for the nations and is dawning for Israel. We are not simply saying it – it is as God foretold it in His Word.

The entire Christian world talks about the “signs of the time.” We go to Mt. 24, Mk. 13, and Lk. 21, and to the Word of prophecy and are now witnessing as the forth and final, namely the Roman Empire arises once again: “The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. … And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.” (Dan. 7:23+27).

We may call out to one another: “When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”

The Lord bless you all.

By His commission

Br . Frank