And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear
12 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren. Genesis 16:11
Situation
Ishmael has risen and the world is terrified, but yet a person who is acquainted with the Book of Genesis should not be for there in the scripture lies the prophecy of the hands of this son of Abraham. In this short study, we will find out who Ismael and his descendants are and how they are fulfilling this ancient prophecy.
Who is Ishmael? Abraham's first son with the slave woman Hagar
Sarah: Abraham's wife-she asked Abraham to take her slave because they could not have a child. Later, she realized the woman-Hagar, no longer had respect for her. So, after having her own child; Sarah asked Abraham to put the woman out of their house.
The Lord hears, The Angel of the Lord:... shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction. While Hagar and Ishmael struggle in the wilderness, the Lord heard their affliction.
Famous descendant of Ishmael: Mohammed prophet of Islam
The Arabs are the descendants of Ishmael and will not bow down to any one. They are bold, fearing no man; untamed, intractable, living at large, and impatient of service and restraint. God blessed Ishmael by making him free and he will resist any nation trying to impose its will on him.
The rise of Islam play a major part in the characteristic of his descendants. Islam rose at a time of great apostasy in the Christian world in the middle ages and is once again awaken as the former so-called "Christian" nations are diving head first into apostasy and perversions. As we are now in the last days, the children of Ishmael will be untamed as never before. (for more info on Islam in Bible prophecy, read Rise of Islam blog)
I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip') [Quran 8:12]," . "[He] also said (So when you meet those who disbelieve, strike their necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens), [Quran 47:4].
This is Ishmael, and the time has come again, he has drawn his sword and his hands will be against everyone and everyone's hands against him.
For Jesus said in the last days there will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Luke 21:25
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