Daniel 11:45, Turkey's Movements, and the Fig Tree Parable

Daniel 11:45

45 And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

The move of Turkey from Europe is a significant sign that human history is nearly finished and our redemption draweth nigh, just as the budding of the fig tree indicates that summer is near Luke 21:28-31SDP 248.2+1. While the Bible does not explicitly link the verse number of Daniel 11:45 to the fig tree parable, the events described in that prophecy align with the closing of Christ's high priestly ministry and the arrival of the great day of GodSDP 248.2+1.

The Sign of Turkey and the End of Time 🇹🇷

The prophetic movements of Turkey serve as a witness to the world that earth's history is shortSDP 248.2.

• The Departure from Europe: When Turkey takes its departure from Europe, it serves as a signal that the ministry for sin is almost over and the final decree will soon be heard: "He that is righteous, let him be righteous still"SDP 248.2.

• The Day of Preparation: We are currently in the day of preparation, and the lessons of past nations like Babylon and Rome are recorded for our edification to understand the events just before usSDP 248.2.

• Watching the High Priest: While the world focuses on political movements, the servant of God is called to watch the work of the great High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary Hebrews 7:25SDP 248.2.

The Parable of the Fig Tree 🌿

Jesus provided the parable of the fig tree to ensure that His people would not be taken unawares by His comingSITI November 7, 1900, page 4.2.

• Certainty of the Event: Just as everyone knows summer is near when the branches become tender and put forth leaves, we can know with certainty that the kingdom of God is at the doors when the predicted signs are fulfilled Matthew 24:32-33SITI November 7, 1900, page 4.2+1.

• The Generation Seeing the Signs: The generation that sees the fulfillment of these signs—including the darkening of the sun and the falling stars—will not pass away until all these things are accomplishedRH December 27, 1898, par. 7+2.

• Signs as Fig Leaves: The historical fulfillment of signs in the sun, moon, and stars corresponds to the appearing of the fig leaves; once they are visible, we know the Master is nearARSH March 25, 1862, page 135.6+1.

Spiritual Application and Redemption ✨

The ultimate purpose of these signs is to encourage believers to look up in faithGCDB March 7, 1893, page 497.1.

• Lifting Up the Head: When the world is filled with turmoil and distress, the followers of Christ are bidden to lift up their heads and rejoice because their redemption draweth nigh Luke 21:285T 9.2+1.

• Avoiding Hypocrisy: We must be careful not to be like the barren fig tree, which had a great display of pretentious leaves but no fruit of piety or love Matthew 7:20RH January 11, 1881, par. 1+1.

• The Choice to Believe: To doubt the nearness of Christ's coming after seeing these things would be to reject the testimony of the Son of GodSITI January 5, 1882, page 8.6+1.

• Final Reward: Those who remain patient and faithful, like the husbandman waiting for the precious fruit of the earth, will soon see the King reign in righteousness James 5:7-8ARSH November 20, 1860, page 6.4+1.