THE FOUR SIGNPOSTS

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• Turkey-EU Accession Talks Officially Frozen

  By Mark Davidson on November 24, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Turkey lies on the frontier between traditionally Christian Europe, and the Middle East with its Islamic Realm. Since the EU formed, Turkey has been considering whether to be politically closer to Europe or politically closer to the Middle East. Turkey… Read More ›

• The Signpost Perspective: Trump, America, and the Iranian Invasion

  By Mark Davidson on November 14, 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  Well, we now have confirmation it really is the end of the world. The Cubs won the World Series, and on top of that Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. On a more serious note, I have… Read More ›

• The Basij Will Have Children Join in the Second Signpost

  By Mark Davidson on November 4, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  This post may be too dark for some.  Nevertheless it must be proclaimed.  The Signposts, after all is done, will likely be more ugly and horrific then we can imagine. You remember the Basij, right? That’s the volunteer arm of… Read More ›

• The KINGS and Their RED BADGE of the SECOND SIGNPOST

  By Mark Davidson on October 28, 2016 • ( 22 )

  

  In Daniel Revisited, chapter 10, I proposed two paths to the Second Signpost. They both involve the fulfillment of the second horn on the ram, the horn that grew up longer and later in Daniel 8:3. I wrote in Daniel Revisited… Read More ›

• Erdoğan’s Territorial Ambitions

  By Mark Davidson on October 24, 2016 • ( 8 )

  

  “Suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came from the west, crossing the whole earth without touching the ground.”   (Daniel 8:5, NIV) My favorite candidate for the first prominent horn of the goat, besides grabbing more power… Read More ›

• A Report of the IRGC’s Economic Power

  By Mark Davidson on October 16, 2016 • ( 4 )

  

  The FDD – Foundation for Defense of Democracies – a Washington think tank, has published a 56-page report on the status of the IRGC’s involvement in Iran’s economy. Just click on the button on the webpage to download the pdf…. Read More ›

• A Reminder About the Basij

  By Mark Davidson on October 7, 2016 • ( 4 )

  

  Iran’s invasion of the Middle East will likely involve a million or more of its troops.  The bulk of those troops will likely be the Basij.  Every now and then we are reminded of the Basij volunteers. They were the… Read More ›

• A Big Enabler for the Ram of Daniel 8

  By Mark Davidson on September 28, 2016 • ( 4 )

  

  In watching for the Second Signpost, there are a few distinct themes we keep our eyes on. One is the growth of the power of the second horn, i.e. the IRGC. Another is any sign for an actual invasion –… Read More ›

• Der Spiegel: A Masterful Portrayal of the Prominent Horn?

  By Mark Davidson on September 20, 2016 • ( 8 )

  

  The German magazine Der Spiegel (The Mirror) came out with an issue last month with a very interesting cover. It shows Erdoğan as dominating Turkey as a dictator and his portrayal as a cult of personality, over the Sultan Ahmed… Read More ›

• The Drums of War: An Exchange of Insults

  By Mark Davidson on September 14, 2016 • ( 7 )

  

  The year-long saber-rattling rhetoric between Iran and Saudi Arabia was raised another notch this past week.  This is another thread of activity prior to the Second Signpost  or any war – making enemies out of your neighbors. I wrote in an… Read More ›

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