True prophecy is God's detailed foretelling of future events, centered exclusively on the nation of Israel and typically within a specific time frame.
Les Feldick teaches that all true prophecy in the Bible centers on Israel, not the church. God reveals specific details and often sets a time frame, such as the 430 years in Egypt or the 490 years in Daniel 9. The church age has no prophecy directed to it; there is no designated date for the Lord's coming for the church.
Daniel 9:24 — Les cites Daniel 9 as a prime example of prophecy with a specific time frame: 490 years determined upon Israel.
The Bible shows that God gave detailed prophecies to Israel with specific time frames. For example, God told Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a foreign land and be enslaved for four hundred years (Genesis 15:13). Later, Daniel was told, 'Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city' (Daniel 9:24), referring to 490 years for Israel. Prophecies concerning the Messiah, His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension were also foretold. However, the Bible does not give any prophetic time frame for the church, which is a mystery not revealed in the Old Testament.
Les emphasizes that all true prophecy centers on the nation of Israel, not the church. He says God gives prophecies with details and time frames, such as the 430 years in Egypt and the 490 years in Daniel 9. He stresses that there is no prophecy for the church; attempts to set a date for the Lord's return for the church are incorrect because that would put the church under prophecy. The church is a separate program, and prophecy is not being fulfilled today but is merely being set up for future fulfillment.
Les teaches that all true prophecy centers on Israel. He says, 'all true prophecy centers on the nation of Israel, and usually within a time frame.' God reveals details and sets times for Israel, such as the 490 years in Daniel 9. This is because God's prophetic program is specifically for Israel, not the church.
No. Les explicitly states, 'There is no prophecy concerning the church.' He explains that the church age has nothing like the detailed prophecies given to Israel. Attempts to set a date for the Lord's coming for the church are mistaken because they would place the church under prophecy, which does not mix.
Les teaches that we are not seeing prophecy being fulfilled today. He says, 'We are merely seeing the stage set.' All the props and players are getting ready, and the fulfillment will begin at the signing of the seven-year treaty by the Antichrist with Israel. Until then, prophecy is not being fulfilled.
Crossing the Jordan on Dry Ground — What Most People Miss
Now, of all times, and I say this with all sincerity, of all times for God to stop the nation of Israel in its tracks. Now remember, they've just crossed the Jordan River. They're now in enemy territory. They're only a mile or two away from the first city that they're going to have to conquer. And the first thing, God stops them and they have a tremendous national right of circumcision. Imagine.
Prophecy Centers on Israel
Les stresses that all true prophecy centers on Israel and is often within a time frame, like the 490 years in Daniel 9. There is no prophecy for the church.
Prophecy Centers on Israel
Les repeats that true prophecy centers on Israel and is often within a time frame. He states there is no prophecy for the church.
Prophecy Defined
Les defines prophecy as God telling details before they happen, such as naming kings like Cyrus and foretelling the cross, resurrection, and tribulation.
No Prophecy Today
Les explains that no prophecy is being fulfilled today; we are only seeing the stage set, with the seven-year treaty starting the future prophetic period.
Examples of Time Frames
Les gives examples of prophecy with time frames: 430 years in Egypt and 490 years in Daniel 9, both concerning Israel.
No Prophecy for Church
Les reiterates there is no prophecy directed to the church; even world events today are just setting the stage for future prophecy.
Prophecy and History
Les suggests that to study prophecy, you must know Israel's history because all prophecy is based on that history.
Daniel 9:24: Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
This verse is used by Les to show prophecy with a specific time frame (490 years) for Israel.
Genesis 15:13: And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;
Les cites this as the first real prophecy given to Abraham, with a time frame of 430 years (or 400 years).
Les Feldick teaches that there is no prophecy directed to the church. The church is a mystery not revealed in the Old Testament, and it is not under prophecy. Setting dates for the Lord's coming for the church is a mistake.
Les says that true prophecy usually includes a time frame, but not always. For example, the 430 years in Egypt and the 490 years in Daniel 9 are specific time frames. However, some prophecies may not have set times.
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