Ezra's Eagle

Ezra’s Eagle has captured the imagination of many in the LDS community. It describes a prophesy written in the 11th and 12th chapters of the Aopocraphal book of Esdras (which is another spelling of Ezra) that describes what some believe a sequence of events leading up to the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ and can be used to pinpoint the timeline of these last days events.

Ezra's Eagle comes from the 2nd book of Esdras chapter 11 with some of the interpretation of the vision in chapter 12. This is an apocryphal book. That means it isn’t part of the official cannon of scripture. Apocryphal books can be useful according to the church but must be read carefully.

This video discusses the apocrypha and the books of Esdras (Ezra) specifically with a focus on the prophesy around Ezra's Eagle and if what is described there does describe a sequence of U.S. Presidents in the last days just prior to the 2nd Coming if Jesus Christ.

[anjaligiles]

Anyone who is actually listening to the prophet and the brethren will be able to see we are very close to the return of the Savior. I think sometimes many just don’t want to come to the realization that things may get scary. Most want to live out their lives attending to their own agenda.... work, do family life, retire, travel etc. Most just aren’t ready to accept that we are nearing midnight.

[mgware]

This is great analysis. Predicting last day events is "spiritually dangerous" and completely missing the mark. The Savior wants us to focus on the first principals and ordinances of the gospel, becoming more like Him, repenting daily, serving others, temple worship, etc. The adversary will use last day events to distract us from that which will make us holier. Lets focus on being better disciples and leave the last day predictions to the Prophet.

[michaeldunwoody]

Intelligent examination of a rather esoteric topic. I enjoy considering each of the intrepretations and reasoning them out directly with the Holy Spirit. I appreciate the care and genuine investigation that you put into this address and how you were able to remain respectful to other explanations. My only crititicism is that you stated that none of us will be around at the end of the millennium - I disagree with you on that point.

[PreparingForZion]

I watched all of your videos and find them interesting and insightful however I do not agree with your conclusion on Ezra's Eagle and that we won't be here for the end of the Millenial Reign. I sure hope I am worthy to be alive during the Millenium. Even if I have already died beforehand or changed in a twinkling of an eye, I believe we will always be living on the earth. Where else do you think we will be? I watched Prouts youtube videos but he was not the original interpreter of Ezra's Eagle & I do not believe he had the same witness as Michal Rush did who I believe was. He has many books now and done several interviews that show he is very knowledgeable and a humble follower of Christ and reiterates often that we need to seek the Spirit for ourselves to be able to 'see' what the scriptures mean.

[paulw]

I believe even though much information has already been revealed we still have to exercise much faith and place much trust in God to get through what's coming.

[jasonsellers]

My wife and I were *just* talking about this prophecy this morning! I have read it many times, and read it again this morning, and I don't entirely agree with your assessment, especially regarding the "contrary" feathers on the eagle's right wing. I really appreciate your reasoned and balanced video on this topic, though! Thanks for all the work and research you put into your videos!

[ar_sureshot]

I really hope the second coming is here soon. I’d love to be here for it. As imperfect as I am this world is getting worse and worse and it scares me. I hope Jesus gets here soon.

[nourishedconnections]

Personally my heart and spirit feel like the second coming isn’t a long way off at all. I feel like it’s so much closer than we think. But that’s my personal feelings from the spirit. I love Ezras Eagle. I am one of the believers that Trump was that first short feather. I’m willing to be wrong but it still feels like it’s all playing out to me. I didn’t read that part where all the right wing presidents would go contrary to the heads. Hadn’t read or heard that. I’ll go back and read it again though. Biden is definitely playing with those heads.

[dayleyhighlights]

I've studied Ezra's Eagle quite a bit and never heard this idea that the six feathers on the right would be against the three heads. I feel like you took that one idea that you must have heard somewhere and used it to discredit the interpretation that some have. I think you need to go back and check out other sources, not just the one that you seem to be quoting.

[onfire]

The interpretations of Ezra‘s eagle in those videos let me to look up and study Ezra‘s Eagles prophecy on chapter 11 and 12. Although the prophecy was misinterpreted when these people spoke about Ezra‘s eagle as far as saying that Mike Pence was going to be the next president, The prophecy does not say or state who those short feathers were going to be, it does state that the last two feathers on the right side were going to transfer over to the left. I first came to know of Ezra’s eagle back in 1991 as I was attending a class of Institute of religion and so happened that the instructor was teaching both of the old testament manuals where I saw for the first time Ezra‘s eagle. It took up the entire page and the feathers were numerated according to Ezra‘s Eagles prophecy. I believe that all of us should be reading, studying and pondering Ezra’s eagles prophecy very carefully and prayerfully as this prophecy is not fulfilled entirely yet.

[GinnyConnelly]

I don't believe that the second coming is so far away that we won't live to see it. Just last year President Nelson gave a talk at BYU where he stated that every single person sitting in the audience that day was saved for the last days and would live to see the second coming.

[shanwild]

I have studied Esdras 11 and 12 of the Kings James Version myself. Joseph Smith and the Saints at that time had the Apocrypha in their bibles while crossing the plains. It was removed by other religious groups later on. Remember the Bible had lost many of its plain and precious parts and we believe it to be the word of God as long as its translated correctly!! The Apocrypha is in a similar state. Joseph Smith used Egyptian papyri, as well. We should always pray about what we read and study to receive for ourselves the truth on all things. I truly believe this prophesy to be truthful!! It would have never been understood until our day as it would have made no sense until now. Many truths will continue to be revealed as we get closer to our Saviors coming that we now, and not before, will understand. The contrary feathers, I believe, have no specific definition. They could be anything that disrupts the order of the office term or that illegally or by act of evil takes out the one in office (i.e. conspiracy, cheating, murder, death, resignation, ect.) I also believe the presidents on the left side ( starting with Trump and Biden) have nothing to do with political affiliation but began a change in the season leading up to the second coming (possibly opening of 7th seal, Rev. 12 sign Sept 23 2017 that also occurred in the sky (same star/planet alignment ) when Joseph Smith received the plates on September 22, 1827, and the 1st of 2 solar eclipses that crossed over 7 cities named Salem, etc.) This prophesy also tells us what will occur in America during these last days and as the "Great Reset" that the EU, America, Canada, etc. try to push on the world through the World Economic Forum along with the Council on Foreign Relations try to set up a one World Government, they have to make all countries economically the same, so they have to bring the USA down to be equal (equity). So they are using Biden to do it, but I believe he will fail in some way and they don't want the next two in office to spoil their plans that they worked for years to implement and that's when the eagle heads take power ( in the open, not behind the scenes this time). I believe the heads are very great and powerful which suppress the people even more and our constitution will unravel to a thread at this point. The Lion comes and saves us, which I believe to be Christ himself. This prophesy just gives us a tiny heads up to our timing and what we may face, to get prepared!! And that's what President Nelson and past presidents/prophets have been and are telling us. It also parallels the last Nephite leaders' plights of the Book of Mormon and coincides with Daniel 7. No one can predict what exactly will transpire next but we have some breadcrumbs with Ezras Eagle....we just have to apply each piece as it happens.

[CMZIEBARTH]

One thing for everyone to keep in mind is that this could have been a true prophecy when originally given and written down and then possibly corrupted later.

[Cyle-]

One of the reason why I enjoy and often prefer your videos of other who tend to make the same sort of content is that you don’t claim to have special and certain knowledge that others don’t, which is a clear sign of both false prophets and anti christs. I also like the change of pace how you don’t sit in front of the camera and say “hey look at me!” Not that there is anything wrong with that. But there are a few people who do that for their own image but many many others who don’t which I also enjoy.
It’s also very clear that you study the content you out out a lot before hand and use the process of revelation to learn by the spirit.m and share some of what you have learned.

[jumpieva]

Also the last 8 feathers are simply that. The LAST 8 before the anti Christ. Too many people got whipped up in trying to determine what a short feather was and what a long feather was. I mainly think that the specific call out to JFK Nixon and Roosevelt where there to orient us, but it's really the 8 final feathers that matter in the timeline

[MrPreciseguy]

Thanks for sharing this! I was introduced to Ezra's Eagle a few months ago by a friend, and while I found it intriguing, it just didn't feel quite right. At least not entirely, do I haven't really given it too much thought since. I really appreciate the way in which you dissect the subject and your objective view. Thank you for adding some clarity!

As we all seek to understand the craziness around us, I think we all should remember to always look for one of 2 things- objective truth and eternal truth. If we seek and follow those, we're gonna be on the right track.

[johndove-cochran]

Thank you for this clarification. Your comments make so much more sense than the interpretations that have been falsely spread the past few years. I think we should stick with scripture and keep looking up and listening to the words of the prophets.

[matthewglosenger]

Another point I’d like to make is that the truth of scripture can also be discovered in the abstract.
You’ve stated that the book of 2nd Esdras contains information, you believe, the author ignored to make a narrative.

I would simply ask you to consider that logic.

Joseph Smiths greatest achievement in life was to be able to bring about a holy record that, over almost 200 years, has been able to connect to every book of Christian theology.

He never said much about it, but the Apocrypha seems to have that name in JS time even though it wasn’t officially removed from the canon until 50 years after his death.

So it WAS part of JS upbringing. Very curious.

That said (going back to the original point) how do you think it’s possible that Michael B Rush (who co-Wrote the book) put together the research (research no one else has done, in or out of the church) over 30 years. Connected that prophecy to over 800 scriptures in both the Bible, BoM, AND the apocrypha. Only to be tripped up by one who hasn’t studied this out for himself?

To Michaels credit, he always states the path that the Lord, himself, uses. “Pray and get the spirit”. Or, in the words of President Nelson “Hear Him”.

It’s always nice to have something to compare if there are different opinions.

What I might suggest (and this would blow up your channel😁) is to host Michael Rush (he’s the guy you disagree with) and ask him these questions in a fair setting.

Because you’re right! We shouldn’t take things at face value. But neither should we be so sure of our thoughts that we talk past those we disagree with.

Either way, this deserves more than a 13 minute cursory look at something 30 years in the making.

Maybe you could also look at the things you believe are being ignored in the scriptures and say why you think those things, by themselves, mess up the Ezras Eagle narrative?

[rachelczumaya]

Two interpretations I have thought of is: 1. 3 heads are schools of thought. Right head meaning conservatism. Left wing meaning liberal, and the middle meaning moderates. If that is the interpretation, then perhaps the moderates would get so frustrated with the left and right that they take over.
2. OR the right is republican, left is democrat, and the middle is the philosophy of the far left that overtake in power both the democrat and republican parties creating a problem of usurping power and persecuting the saints and religions. I am seeing this play out currently. But tides can always change.
3. The three heads being China, Russia, and Iran. Asleep during to the cold war. Then US America starts to go against the wishes of these empires. They begin to eat up the other heads and Christ comes.

I tend to feel the 2nd interpretation is more likely because “head” usually is symbolic for wisdom or thought. Look at how the left cancels everything and takes over in Washington.

[matthewglosenger]

I’m going to interject a thought that I don’t think is being considered: “why did the eagle wake up to begin with?” “What was actually disrupted and why, if the prophecy holds, would Biden ALSO be considered a disrupter?”

Because BOTH men took the country to vastly different sides of the pendulum.

The eagles were asleep because the pattern that was set was working as it should. And the government remained whole and intact.

Today, no matter which side of the isle you are on, the government is not intact. It no longer protects the people the way it used to. Both participants (Trump and Biden) have destroyed the balance. Therefore the eagle has to try to restore it. But it’s too late (IMO) for that to happen.

As Michael Rush has proposed, it’s not probable that a prophecy that has survived 100 years of speculative observation would be wrong now.

The author of the post you shared used QAnon as a legitimate resource. They don’t follow scripture and have not been around 100 years (much less thousands). So they can’t be considered as being linked to this prophecy in any serious conversation.

We are all following this prophecy on different levels. Some say it’s 100% fact. Others are following and studying to see where it goes. But they’re willing to be wrong.

My response to this is to let you know that it’s not wrong so far.

Keep watching, we haven’t even created the top of the coaster yet.