In the 83rd Psalm we see why the words recently spoken by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are so significant to those of us monitoring the news of our world today for evidence that we are rapidly moving toward fulfillment of the Bible's final prophecies leading to the establishment of Christ's millennial reign upon the earth.

Psalms 83:4: They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

As strikingly similar to the 83rd Psalm as Ahmadinejad's remarks were, what I am amazed to see unfolding is what's taking place in the aftermath. Assuredly, the stage is being set for prophetic fulfillment!

As shown in the Haaretz article linked above, the Italian pro-Israel rally was called for by Il Foglio, a small conservative newspaper close to Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi. More than 500 "prominent Italians" are expected to attend the rally, the purpose of which is "to defend the right of Israel to exist." The Italian rally will be the latest in what Haaretz is calling "a wave of demonstrations in support of Israel" that have taken place across Europe in recent days.

Suddenly, as the Haaretz article demonstrates, many leaders associated with the revived Roman empire of Bible prophecy are coming out in favor of Israel as a result of Iran's rhetoric. Israel, which I'm sure is pleased to be getting some rare international support, is being set up for a great deception to take place nonetheless.

Eventually, perhaps as a future byproduct of the European Union's seemed revulsion at Ahmadinejad's remarks, Israel is going to welcome someone from the European Union into its fold of trust who will promise them what they've wanted for so long --- peace. It will be a huge mistake for this man will destroy many by peace, as seen in Daniel 8:25. Far from willing to stand by and allow Iran (or anyone else) to wipe Israel off the map, initially at least, this leader, the prophesied Antichrist, will somehow confirm a seven-year covenant of peace in the Middle East "with many." (Daniel 9:26-27)

It's becoming an easier scenario to envision unfolding all the time, isn't it? If it isn't, perhaps you should read an EU Observer article entitled 'Israel wants EU to secure Gaza border'. The article quotes Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom as saying he wants to see the European Union - the rising empire the Antichrist will command authority over - play an active enforcement role in the Holy Land and not just a "symbolic presence." KEYWORD: ENFORCEMENT

Iran may be rankled that its president's words have drawn sharp criticism against it from Rome and other European cities, but my concern lies with Israel. Why? Because it is through gestures like the one that is to take place today in Rome that Israel is going to be emboldened to place its trust where it never should've.

As disturbing as it is to watch, especially knowing where all this is leading, what we're seeing is what Bible prophecy seems to hint must come to pass in order for prophetic fulfillment to occur. For there to be a need for peace to be confirmed in the Holy Land, a threat to peace has to be present --- and a significant one.

Iran is seeking nuclear weapons and, as it does so, has a president who is spouting off against Israel, threateningly suggesting that Israel should be wiped off the face of the earth! Not only that, but Hamas, as seen in a Yahoo News story is vowing to end its truce with Israel at year's end. The European Union - the future kingdom of Antichrist - is being asked to help as hope for Middle East peace seems to be swiftly eroding.

Conclusions: Iran is rankled, Israel is deceived, the kingdom of Antichrist has its foot in the door of Middle East peacemaking, and Jesus Christ is coming soon! Could it be more obvious?