PERSIAN BIRTHDAY PARTY

 IRAN'S ANCIENT PAST WAS FAVORABLE TOWARDS THE JEWS AND SUPPORTED ZIONISM!

From October 12 -16, 1971 the Shah of Iran celebrated the 2,500 year celebration of the Persian Empire

This Persian celebration, vaguely remembered today, took 10 years to plan and lasted for 5 days in October of 1971. More than 600 foreign dignitaries traveled to the Iranian desert to the outskirts of ancient Persepolis, capital of the ancient Persian Empire to celebrate 2,500 years of the Persian people.



The Shah of Iran spared no expense to ensure their comfort as they stayed in air conditioned tents constructed in traditional Persian style. There were fireworks displays and parades by Iranian soldiers dressed in traditional Persian uniforms.

                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                      

The Shah felt compelled to celebrate this birthday of Persia to reawaken the people of Iran to their past and reawaken the world to Iran. The history he was putting on display centered on the legacy of Cyrus the Great. This is the same Cyrus the Great who showed unmatched favor to the Jewish people and allowed them to rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem.

                  

Present day Iran went by the name Persia prior to the 1930's. Historians agree that the Persians are an Indo-European people tracing their heritage back to Shem, the Caucasian son of Noah. The Jewish historian Josephus records the Persians as being descendants of Shem's son Elam (Genesis 10.22).


In 580 BC the Babylonians destroyed the Jewish Temple and took Judah captive. Later Babylon was taken by the Medes. After the Medes came the Persians. The Medes joined forces with the Persians and began creating the great Persian Empire.


The Persians were able to keep this empire together because they were great humanitarians who had respect and tolerance for the customs and traditions of the people they ruled. By not forcing his religion or creed on conquered peoples Cyrus gained the respect and loyalty of these nations.
The United Nations considers the barrel shaped “Cyrus Cylinder” found by archeologists as the "world's first charter of human rights."


In the Bible Isaiah is the first prophet to mention Cyrus in chapter 44.24-28. Isaiah is prophesying that Cyrus will become God's shepherd and restore the people and temple back in Jerusalem after their Babylonian captivity about 150 prior to the event!


In 539 BC King Cyrus commissioned Judah to return to Judea and rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. This was 150 years AFTER Isaiah's prophetic words! Isn't it amazing that this is the history of Iran, the modern nation that wishes to destroy the Jews!


We can follow this story in the Book of Ezra which tells of the Lord stirring the spirit of Cyrus to allow the Jews to return. Cyrus made this proclamation in Ezra 1.1-3:
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, thus says Cyrus king of Persia:
All the kingdoms of the earth the Lord God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem which is in Judah, and build the house of the Lord God of Israel (He is God), which is in Jerusalem.


We could say that Cyrus was a "Zionist" based on his obvious affection for the Jewish people! He says the Lord God of heaven commanded him! The Kingdom of Judah was allowed to return and rebuild their homeland.


Today the radical Islamist leaders of Iran despise this part of their history in their hatred for the Jews. Radical Islam's single goal is to destroy the Jews and conquer Jerusalem rather than live in peace with the Jewish people.


This history condemns radical Islam and undermines their evil cause. Current day Iran and King Cyrus have absolutely nothing in common. The life and accomplishments of King Cyrus are righteous and wonderful. The goals of radical Islam are dark and evil. What happened in October of 1971 cannot be erased. The true Iranian people will not forget their true and glorious peaceful past.
One other thing I found interesting about this 1971 birthday party in Iran was that it occurred during the beginning of the Feast of Sukkot or Tabernacles on the Hebrew/Biblical calendar. https://torahcalendar.com/Calendar.asp?YM=Y1971M7


The Feast of Sukkot celebrates the return of King Yeshua. It represents God coming and dwelling among his people during the Millennial Reign of Yeshua. It is often considered a type of the wedding feast of Yeshua.


Perhaps this was a sign from Yahweh to the Iranians and the world of the wonderful world of tomorrow which is soon to come! Only Yeshua can restore true peace in the Middle East.
As we approach the Feast of Purim let’s remember this fantastic 1971 event which took place in Iran.
Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSuN6s1jr8
https://thepahlavidynasty.com/about/2500-year-celebration
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2,500_year_celebration_of_the_Persian_Empire