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The modern-day restoration of Israel in her weakness – Chris Moyler

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Publishing my friends Neil Mackereth’s and Chris Moyler’s comments on Israel stimulated them to further thought, in what’s been an intensely busy period.

Chris says, “I wrote it all so fast, completely from the hip, in two quick sessions. I have it, completely unedited as a document (but) am currently putting in the foundations for our new extension. Pure crazy, but the LORD is most definitely in it. Chris”

He raises A QUESTION….

“Are Christians interested in the scriptural basis for the support of modern day Israel?

I don’t think so. Maybe just a few……. I presently find myself up against a wall of disinterest.

My aim in writing about Israel is NOT that we should pontificate about her, but that we should have a sound scriptural underpinning to our prayers. i.e. that our prayers should not be weak and general, but bold and purposeful-prayers of great clarity.

Your thoughts please???? Chris xx”

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Modern Israel and Paul’s letter to the Romans – Neil Mackereth

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The previous post with Neil’s covering email refers:

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ISRAEL – SOME COMMENTS ON ROMANS

After 2000 years of study, it may seem unlikely that there will be any truly new insights in our examination of Biblical prophecy. It is possible, however, that some truths will only be revealed at the appropriate time “But you, Daniel, close up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end” (Dan 12:4).

There was much that the disciples did not understand until Jesus was crucified, rose again and ascended into Heaven. In similar vein, much of Isaiah is clear to us now, after the cross, but must have been mysterious for the 800 years before Jesus was born

The OT is full of promises and prophecies that show that God has a special relationship with Israel and that they would be “the power in the land”. However, certainly in worldly terms, Gentiles appeared to take over the position of favour on the earth. Prophecy indicates that, in due course, God’s relationship with His chosen people will be restored. “Blindness in part is happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in. And so all Israel shall be saved, as it is written” (Rom 11:25, 26 (KJV)).

“The fullness of the Gentiles” should not be confused with “the times of the Gentiles” (Luke 21:24): one refers to spiritual blessing, the other to earthly power. It may be that Jerusalem will not be free of Gentile involvement in its affairs until Jesus returns to take David’s throne. The very expression “until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in” shows something will change, and implies a difference between Gentile believers and Israel. Is there a counter in Heaven – the numbers mounting while Satan watches, without knowing the target figure?

In Romans 11, Paul (the “Apostle to the Gentiles”) reasons that branches of the Abrahamic “tree” have been broken off and Gentile branches (believers) grafted in. The tree, whose roots Gentile Christians share, is essentially Abrahamic. Note that Paul never considered himself as having ceased to be a Jew, nor as having moved into a new religion, nor did he ever disparage his Jewish pedigree. Jesus as Messiah was for Paul the full expression of Judaism. Later (Rom 11:13-14) Paul added that, despite his calling as the apostle to the Gentiles, the ultimate motivation of his ministry was the salvation of his fellow Jews (Rom 10:1)

The Biblical predictions (prophecies) of a restored Israel are amazing, and the re-establishment of the Jewish nation in Israel, fulfilled in 1948, is even more so. The survival of national identity in dispersion, which the Jews maintained for nearly nineteen hundred years, prior to the rebirth of Israel, was a phenomenon in itself

Continuing in Romans 11 we see that this hardening will stay “until the full number of the Gentiles has come in;” and Paul adds, “And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will turn godlessness away from Jacob, and this is My covenant with them.” (Rom 11:25-27). Does this mean that Israel will be brought within the blessings of the Gospel of Grace (the New Covenant), or that the Jews will be blessed on a different principle (the Abrahamic Covenant), or a bit of both? I really don’t know. Certainly, there is a remnant saved by grace: “at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace” (Rom 11:5, see also Rev 12:17)

As mentioned above, the OT clearly shows that the Jews enjoyed a special relationship (blessing). Jesus confirmed the patriarchal promise: “Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs so that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy.” (Rom 15:8, 9). We can understand that the Cross broke down the barrier and levelled all distinctions. As to righteousness “there is no difference, for all have sinned;” (Rom 3:22, 23), as to mercy “there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him.” (Rom 10:12). However, the promises to Israel are very specific. If there is “no difference”, can God give blessing on a principle, which seems to imply that there is a difference? In other words, the expectation of certain promises to Israel would appear to be inconsistent with the concept of “no difference”!

Romans 11 indicates that Gentile believers and Israel now enjoy the same privileges. Nevertheless, it is part of the same revelation that although grace comes to the Gentile just where he is, it does not confirm him as a Gentile, but gives him a new nationality as a citizen of the Kingdom of God; for in the Church “there is neither Jew nor Gentile.” (Gal 3:28. Contrast with John 4:22, “Salvation is from the Jews”). The promises to Israel, on the other hand, imply that blessing will reach the Jew as a Jew, i.e., recognizing his national position and endorsing his special relationship under the patriarchal covenant. Jesus will return to Jerusalem and take His throne as King of the Jews

The New Testament opens with the record of the genealogy, birth and ministry of Jesus as “the Son of David, the son of Abraham;” (Matt 1:1). Jesus was “a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth” (Romans 15:8). The angel told Mary that the son she was to bear would be King on “the throne of his father David and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever” (Luke 1:32,33). The question the Magi asked: “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?” (Matt 2.2) appeared to be a confirmation of Jewish expectation

In both Daniel and Matthew, Jerusalem is the focus for End-Time events and that confirms the necessity and huge significance of the re-establishment of Israel and the re-unification of Jerusalem. The history of the Jews is a record of miraculous events: their escape from Egypt, their ordeals and God’s provision on the journey to the Promised Land were miraculous. Their successes and failures, conquests and captivities, their whole history is interwoven with miracles. The seventy years from Jesus’ birth to the dispersion of the Jews were full of remarkable events and prophetic fulfillment. From that time until 1948, however, there seems to have been a lull, as far as Biblical prophecy is concerned. We can now see the miracle of Jewish survival in dispersion. This is a new era: the very existence of modern Israel is the miraculous and essential ingredient for the next stage of prophetic fulfillment

In summary: “God has not cast away His people Israel” (Rom 11:1,2 KJV). In the Acts of the Apostles, Jerusalem was the centre for God’s people on earth, Gentiles were then admitted, “grafted in”. Initially, the Church was essentially Jewish. The Apostles taught in the temple (Acts 2:46; 3:1, 5:42). Their testimony was in line with the old prophecies (Acts. 3:19-26.), and even when the Christians were scattered by persecution, the Apostles remained in Jerusalem.

Those Christians who left Jerusalem evangelised only among the Jews (Acts. 8:1, 4, and 11:19). Peter had to be persuaded to go among the Gentiles (Acts. 10), and that was not popular within the Church (Acts. 11:2-18). Over the centuries the number of Gentile believers grew and the Jewish membership fell away. In Israel today there is a remnant “who obey God’s commandments, and hold to the testimony of Jesus” (Rev 12:17); Jews, and yet Christians; Jews who believe in Jesus, the One whom secular and non-messianic Jews will continue to reject, until He appears.

It is my personal view that there are two courses to the fulfilment of End-Times prophecy:
  1. The church (which includes messianic Jews) will be raptured, and…
  2. The remnant of Israel will then come to recognize who Jesus is, a conviction of sin, repentance and be saved.

Neil Mackereth, 15th November 2023

The Lord calls prophets into their full role – Chris G Bennett

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A SIGNIFICANT CALL FROM THE LORD TO BE WEIGHED VERY CAREFULLY!  In being nudged to do something I wouldn’t normally do – opening Facebook on my phone just as we’re about to leave the house for a mid-morning meeting – AND seeing Chris had posted this 22 minutes earlier, definitely confirms it’s import. (That’s my birthday number and has occurred far too many times to be ordinary coincidence!)

He writes, as published in His Kingdom Prophecy: The ‘New’ Prophet’s Role

A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD TRUTH!

The Word of God says, very clearly, that He uses the prophetic to keep us informed as to His intention, His plans, and the results for us of ignoring His warning.

And It is also very clear that ‘he who has ears to hear’ what the Spirit wants him to hear, can do so.

“Surely The LORD God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7

‘And one of his servants said, “None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom”.’ 2 Kings 6:12

Without contradicting one iota of these Scriptures, I hear The LORD say that there is a “new role” that He has for His Prophets.

I feel that the use of quotation marks around that phrase is intentionally drawing attention to the fact that this “new role” is in reality a revival of prophetic practice that has not exactly disappeared but at least been hidden in recent times — oftentimes for decades or centuries.

‘Then The LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and The LORD said to me,“Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

“See, I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant”.’  Jeremiah 1:9-10

When was the last time you saw a prophet with such authority over nations, or when did you see a prophet “pluck up and break down, destroy and to overthrow, build and plant.”?

Certainly we see the prophets edifying and building people up; we see them prophesying good things and warnings.

However, rarely, if ever, do we see prophets pluck up and break down, destroy and overthrow, build and plant!

So here is what I hear The LORD saying to His Prophets today: “Now is the time for you to step into the destiny I have planned for you since before time.

Now is the time for you to realise exactly why you are where I have placed you — for such a time as this!

I AM offering you a mantle, a new role for this time, but I AM also giving you a choice to step into this new anointing or to decline it.

Almost a ‘New Passover’, if you will, in which I will pass over you in favour of those willing to step up to the mark.

Why am I giving you a choice? Because to accept is to place yourself into the front line of the battle — the battles today, tomorrow, and right up to the final day.

You will become targets of all the powers of darkness, and targets of both church and non-Church groups who will seek to bring you down for your ‘alarmist and warmongering speech’.

The choice is yours”, says The LORD.

“Choose you this day to be in My chosen End-time Prophetic Army, or to watch from the sidelines.

I will not understate the seriousness of choosing to stand and I will not hold it against you if you choose not to do so.

Come to Me and tell Me of your decision and I will honour it, whichever you decide.

Ask Me your questions and My Holy Spirit will answer you.

But only you can decide. It’s up to you!” says The LORD.

Personally, I am willing! How about you?

~ Chris G. Bennett

News on the “leopard doesn’t change its spots” prophecy (PPU 93)

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News brings another Prophecy Progress Update:

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Let’s check posts published 3rd and early update of 17th March 2022:

Three times the Bear shall bite…the Lion…Dragon…Leopard – Veronika West

Are Bible and modern prophecy lining up? 2 – visions of beasts

Urgent word on the start of Israel’s second Exodus – Veronika West

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LOL AGAIN! It just so happens my ’22’ pops up yet again when I was later catching up to blog what I’d read on Monday on Ignite Ireland Ministry. That day I forwarded to Facebook and Telegram, noting it sits well with that day’s post on Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38-9’s Gog-Magog alliance and that of Mark Davidson:

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Bible Update: is a ‘small’ yet HUGE event part of Psalm 83’s fulfillment?

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A “Small” Event Actually Huge: Psalm 83:3–8 Being Fulfilled Now?

My prime focus in covering Israel’s self-defence is news of Iran’s role. So I’m pleased that Mark Davidson’s assiduous research – upon which I’ve often re-blogged under the tag ‘4Signposts’ – is bearing further fruit on this particular aspect in his latest post.

So I recommend your reading his report by clicking the above image, and which opens as follows:

‘If one does not know the Four Signposts as written about in Daniel Revisited, one can mistake Mideast events that have little significance prophetically, as big events. And vice versa.

We witnessed this two weeks ago: a relatively small event on October 18 was mistaken by many as an event of huge significance.

One week later, we witnessed the inverse. On October 25, a relatively significant event was dismissed by many as minor. That event is the subject of this post…’

And note well part of his conclusion, emphasis mine:

‘Just as we saw a minor event recently blown up out of proportion by people, people miss things again by assigning a “ho-hum” to a meeting of some leaders in Beirut which is actually fulfilling Scripture.’

The Existential Threat to Israel – Part 3: A War of Survival – Neil Mackereth

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Hot on the heels of Part 2 my retired soldier friend and author of Signs: The Significance of Bible Prophecy submitted this afternoon (images added): 

THE  EXISTENTIAL  THREAT  TO  ISRAEL  PART 3 – A WAR OF SURVIVAL

Introduction

This is a very critical time in the history of modern Israel. I believe that decisions
made in the next few days will determine whether the Gog and Magog war (Ezekiel
38) is precipitated or if, alternatively, there will be a victory of sorts in Gaza followed
by a period of peace. The latter may seem the more attractive outcome; however,
there is no doubt that the Gog and Magog war is coming.

As I said at the end of Part 2, the situation is changing as I write. What is more, it is
difficult to get accurate real-time information. I am deeply distressed by the
polarisation that is developing; and by the BBC reporting, which seems intent on
encouraging that polarisation. [RB. It’s exceptionally badly biased pro-hamas support was noted 9 years ago in my Call for Clarity on Israel and Gaza!)

The media must bear some responsibility for the imbalance in reporting that, I believe, is encouraging mass intolerance and demonstrations, in support of a movement many of the partakers know very little about. Watching recent news reports, I am reminded of scenes from “Kristallnacht” in Germany in 1938, when marauding mobs roamed the streets attacking Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues.

RB: In his frequent on-the-ground updates Amir Tsarfati gives this informative link to a virtual Mapping the October 7th Massacres

The Dilemma Facing Israel

In any military appreciation of a situation, it is always wise to seek to assess, and try
to better understand, the situation from the enemy’s point of view. That requires a
working knowledge of their motives, intentions, strengths and weaknesses, and
tactics; and, in particular, what they must be stopped from doing, whatever the cost.
The leaders of Israel face an almost impossible dilemma.

Some key factors affecting their decision making:
  • Iran, and its proxies, are motivated by a deeply flawed genocidal Muslim
    theology.
  • Israel is losing the propaganda war – and putting Israel, and Jews world-wide,
    in great jeopardy.
  • Every effort must be made to rescue the hostages.
  • Hamas uses the Gaza population as a human shield and hides its operational
    headquarters, weapons and munitions etc., in tunnels under hospitals,
    schools and such like.
  • Hamas pays no heed to the “rules of war”.
  • World opinion, and the need to maintain the support of allies, may limit flexibility (hamper operations).
  • Iran is likely to have the ability to build and deliver nuclear warheads, within
    weeks. The thought of that capability, being in the hands of radical Muslim
    fanatics, is frightening.
  • Hezbollah has over 100,000 fighters, is far better equipped and trained than
    Hamas, and has at least 100,000 rockets, many of which are sophisticated
    precision (targetable) missiles, plus drones and anti-tank, anti-aircraft and
    anti-ship missiles.
  • If Hezbollah where to attack fully now, Israel is mobilised and ready; if they don’t,
    Israel has to ask why not?
  • Possibilities (What Ifs): Perhaps Iran’s strategy involves the drawing out of the IDF, and the loss of Hamas and Gaza citizens may be viewed as a necessary sacrifice (collateral damage) to achieving their ultimate goal (explained in Part 1, radical Muslims do not have a western mind-set). Or perhaps Iran wants to delay an attack, in order to complete its nuclear weapons programme.

Summary

For Israel, “victory” in Gaza (and only Gaza) could lead to a false peace and, as a
consequence, to the demobilisation of reservists. The battle fatigued reservists would return home (and back to work) and start to relax. If Hezbollah were then to launch a full-scale attack, i.e., shortly after IDF demobilisation, the challenges for Israel would be immense.

God is revealing the true nature of the society in which we live, and it is alarmingly bad. The liberals, who took control of the madhouse decades ago, do not understand what they have unleashed. Their view that most, if not all, people are motivated by logic, reason and self-interest is flawed: there are some who will never enter negotiations with honest intent.

Iran and its proxies are driven by a deep pathological hatred of Israel and are committed to a radical Muslim theology that demands the annihilation of all Jews.
Similarly, the “Palestinian Cause” has always been a cover for the expulsion of Jews
from Israel, and has never been about sharing the land.

Why are the blood-chilling genocidal statements made by anti-Israel leaders and clerics, that show their true motives, never broadcast by the mainstream media?

Conclusion

Israel is fighting a war for its existence against a genocidal enemy. Whichever way things go, it seems inevitable that Israel will be vilified and, by association, all Jews world-wide will suffer.

Undoubtedly, one of Satan’s objectives, in his attempts to undermine God’s redemptive plan, is to stop the fulfillment of Biblical End-times prophecy. To that end, he is seeking to annihilate all Jews so that Jesus has no Jewish Kingdom to which to return and rule. The Bible shows that he will fail.

We may appear to be in an unstoppable downward spiral to disaster, but God’s plans
will not be thwarted. It has never been more important to understand the signs of the
times, watch for the fulfillment of prophecy, and to be ready. JESUS WILL RETURN.
Halleluiah!

RB’s ADDENDUM:

ON THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE OF GOOD vs EVIL

Read in full at https://www.printfriendly.com/p/g/cGq6Ne

PS. View more prophecy-related news at Richard’s Watch Telegram channel.

PPS (22:10)

Cont’d: ‘…to the international media – this is how the terrorist organization Hamas takes fuel from the hospitals in the Gaza Strip, at the expense of the humanitarian needs of the residents of Gaza.

The exposed conversation between the commander of the West Jabaliya battalion of Hamas and Gazati, with the participation of the director of the Indonesian hospital, is further proof of Hamas’ cynical use of humanitarian resources in the Gaza Strip. In addition, the conversation confirms that the terrorist organization Hamas controls the existing energy resources in the Gaza Strip and chooses to channel them for its operational needs at the expense of the needs of the civilian population.’

A reminder from Tony Puccio of 11 years-old prophetic dream

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I had a dream 11/13/2012 and I saw in the dream military equipment, i.e., tanks and soldiers and then I heard the words Jacob’s trouble being spoken in the dream. I was not given a timeline in the dream but I felt it was not too far in the distant future.

Jerimiah 30:7 – Alas! for that day will be great, so that none will be like it; it will be the time of Jacob’s [unequaled] trouble, but he will be saved out of it. [Matthew. 24:29, 30; Rev. 7:14.]

Zechariah 12:3 – And in that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all peoples; all who lift it or burden themselves with it shall be sorely wounded. And all the nations of the earth shall come and gather together against it. (Psalm 122:6)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they prosper who love you [the Holy City]! (Psalm 122:7) May peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces!

Jacobs Trouble

The Existential Threat to Israel – Part 2: Gaza in Bible history and prophecy – Neil Mackereth

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Continuing from Part 1 and, in view of its direct relevance, again I head up my friend’s exposition with this from Behold Israel channel:

THE  EXISTENTIAL  THREAT  TO  ISRAEL – Part 2

Gaza

I was surprised to discover that Gaza is mentioned at least 20 times in the Bible. The
only positive reference I could find was the story, in Acts 8, where Phillip evangelises
and baptises a man who is on his way to Gaza.

For the most part, Gaza is referred to as a place where the leaders and people (e.g.,
the Canaanites and the Philistines) hated God and the Israelites. The Israelites, in
Judges 1, were ordered by God to conquer Gaza, which they did.

The prophets Amos (1:6-7), Zephania (2:4) and Zechariah (9:5) wrote about the
wickedness of Gaza and the judgement that God would bring upon its inhabitants.
I will return shortly to the question of whether the current calamity in Gaza has end-
times significance.

The Palestinian Cause

The Palestinians have shaped a widely accepted narrative, about their history and
situation, which is based on lies. They have been so successful in convincing the
media to promulgate their version of history, that any attempt to challenge the
accuracy of their fabricated story is now seen as race hatred and/or Islamophobia.
Comments that the region has been “Palestine” for 2000 years, and that Gaza has
been confined and its people oppressed by colonialist Israel, are simply not true.
These entrenched views are well-nigh impossible to correct.

Rather than reiterate what others have said, I recommend the comprehensive and
well-researched articles posted on “Richard’s Watch”: Conversations and corrections
over history of Palestine and Israel – 1 of 2  and 2 of 2

Also, a “Prophecy Today” article, which lays bare some very uncomfortable facts about the true intentions of Radical and Apocalyptic Islam: Cutting Through the Fog of War

In a nutshell, the land (about 10 times the size of current Israel) was given by God to
the Israelites over 4000 years ago. Roman Emperor Hadrian crushed an Israeli
revolt in 135 AD and renamed Israel (Judea) Syria Palistina, in his attempts to
subdue Jewish nationalism.

The truth is that, after they began returning to Israel and the state consequently being established in 1948, it was to a very small area of their homeland.

In researching these topics: I have noted that many sources of information, including
the UN, have sanitised (adjusted or omitted) parts of the History of the region.

The tragedy of the false “Palestinian” narrative is that many compassionate people,
with a heart for the disadvantaged and social justice, do not understand the full
history of the movements they support: the people of Gaza need to be freed from
Hamas (see Part 1). Hamas have no interest or concern for the well-being of the
people they use as their human shields in Gaza, and who they exploit for propaganda
purposes.

Prophetic Significance

Returning to the question of Gaza’s prophetic significance. There are a number of
biblical prophecies that need to be borne in mind, by anyone who is intentional about
marrying past prophecies with contemporary events. Time will tell whether we are
witnessing Matthew 24 “birth pains”, or further along the End-Times time-line. Some
relevant prophecies:

  1. Damascus will be in ruins (Isaiah 17:1)
  2. There will be wars and rumours of wars (Matthew 24:6-7)
  3. Gaza will writhe in agony (Zechariah 9:5)
  4. False teachers and prophets will lead people astray (2 Peter 2:1-2)
  5. Earthquakes, famines, plague and pestilences will intensify (Luke 21:11)
  6. Travel and knowledge will increase greatly (Daniel 12:4)
  7.  People will prefer fantasy to reality, myth to truth (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
  8. The Jews have returned to their Biblical homeland (many prophecies); however,
    not all of the Jews have returned, and only to a fraction of the “Promised Land”.
  9. The desolate land (Israel) will (has) become fertile and fruitful—Zechariah 7:14.
  10. Things will be as they were in the days of Noah and people will be proud,
    unforgiving, lovers of self, lovers of money and pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5).
  11. For any communication on end time prophecies the message, and the
    messenger, will be mocked and ridiculed (2 Peter 3:3-4).
  12. The whole world will see Jerusalem as a problem (Zechariah 12:2-3).
  13. Christians will be persecuted and martyred (Matthew 24:9).
  14. Many will turn away from the Christian faith (Matthew 24:10).

Where Are We?

I am not sure, but what I can say is that we are not yet in the Ezekiel 38
Gog and Magog war. Some reasons: Russia (Magog)and Iran (Persia) are
not directly involved; Israel is not alone (weapons, equipment and
diplomatic support coming from other nations); Christians have not been
raptured (?)(!). However, the situation could alter very rapidly.

I had thought I would be able to “conclude” at this point. Not so, even as
I write I begin to hear and to realise that things are far more fragile than
I had originally believed. Israel is fighting for its very existence, and I will
explain why in Part 3.

RB Footnotes:
  1. Part 1’s PS screenshot refers to ‘taqiyya’; the doctrine of deception about Islam to avoid attacks. Read more at ‘Islam Question & Answers’ via Google search.
  2. The Jewish rebellion had lasted 60 years and Rome humiliated them by renaming the province after their centuries-old enemy.
  3. In A Call for Clarity on Israel and Gaza posted in June 2014, I noted over 11,000 genocidal rockets had been launched against Israel since it left Gaza nine years earlier. The number must now at least be double that and each attack is logged in Rocket & Mortar Attacks Against Israel by Date (2001-date) at the Jewish Virtual Library
  4. JVL’s History Wing contains a detailed history the Jewish people and the land.
  5. Prophecy TodayUK has published several excellent articles on recent events. I was disappointed, however, when its manager wanted to close our contact upon requesting their removal from the organisations listed in my paper of 2020 on The State of Prophetic in the UK.

Bible Update re. Four Signposts: 2 of 2 – Mark Davidson

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The Hamas Incursion: A Window Into Second Signpost Tactics

‘On closer inspection, there are similarities between Hamas’ attack on southern Israel and how the Second Signpost—the attack and invasion by Iran on Mideast Muslim nations—might play out.

And why not? After all, the IRGC trained Hamas and all the militants in the regions around Israel. I believe we have a window into how the IRGC will conduct war during the Second Signpost. (Click above image for link to continue reading).’

Bible Update re Four Signposts: 1 of 2 – Mark Davidson

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The Signpost Perspective: The Hamas-Israel War, 2023

I’ve cited Mark Davidson on several occasions and he now writes:

‘While many could think this is just yet another attack on Israel by one of the many Islamist militias surrounding Israel, it is also one of the most ferocious attacks on Israel since the Yom Kippur War that started 50 years ago.

The Signpost Perspective

From the Signpost perspective, we can look a little deeper into the meaning of this incursion by Hamas. Now, we know from the Signpost theory of Bible interpretation that the Second Signpost is next. There are also reasons (explained in this post and this post) to believe the Psalm 83 war would occur at the same time, in order to pin Israeli forces down allowing the IRGC to invade and occupy Muslim nations. Hamas would correspond to Philistia in the list of peoples attacking in Psalm 83:5–8.

The following is a short list of possibilities, listed from least dangerous to more dangerous….(Click above image for link to continue reading)’

Intel analysis confirms blog on Iran’s long-term goal of war on Israel

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Please visit blog’s Telegram channel where several linked items and extracts are posted from Daily Telegraph heading below. They bring detailed confirmation of what I’ve been monitoring since mid-1980s of the Iranian regime’s long-term planning to remove Israel – BUT biblically at their peril: 

https://t.me/RichardsWatch

The Storm…The Reaping…The Rewards – Thomas Harry

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Thomas Harry, senior leader of Mount Zion International Tabernacle in Falkirk, Scotland, writes to me :

“We truly live in a historic time and the time of fulfilment of all things is here along with the expected shakings.

The Lord gave me a word on the reward of the righteous and wicked which is in keeping with a lot you share about the exposure of wickedness over the pond. In addition, it has some clarity on the current Israel situation and in particular how the Lord is using all of this to tests our hearts like Matthew 25 will impact nations.

I do not often feel such an urgency with a word, but the aspect of Israel and all of our hearts being judged has been confirmed by several people, so felt I should send to you in case you can share as I know it is central to God’s earth agenda right now. Link is below and was just published today:” 

https://z3news.com/w/urgent-the-time-of-rewards-for-the-righteous-and-the-wicked/

As recommended, first read > https://z3news.com/w/the-calm-before-the-storm/

In view of my long-standing personal interest and inspiration (“This is ALL about to be fulfilled” as told herein) regarding Matthew 13 parable of the wheat and tares, I note Thomas asks in this introductory post (emphases added):

What Type of Storm Is Coming?

Haggai 2:6 “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.”

“The coming storm is a culmination of all things, spiritual, financial, physical. It will affect all parts of life and nations. It is a clashing of kingdoms. It is the maturity of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13:30 “Let both grow together until the End Time harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers the angels, “First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.” 

Many can see already the various agendas that are being pushed upon the world and this will only continue until all End-Time scripture is fulfilled. As the Tares must be allowed to be revealed with all their demonic anti-God agenda’s and then judged by God. All of this will further shake the church and the true church (the Wheat) will finally arise from the midst of it. However, we can be encouraged as scripture clearly tells us that there will be a global outpouring, harvest and the manifestation of the sons of God that will lead to the church rising in power. So we all have a part to play if we want to be part of God’s plan for our time.”

His ‘urgent’ follow-up on Time of Rewards for the Righteous and the Wicked refers to Israel and I note especially our standing in agreement on my opinion upon the prime purpose behind satanic strategy:

“This is a land conflict that began with God’s covenant promise to Abraham to give him offspring and the Promised Land back in Genesis 12. That covenant He made with Abraham about the land of Israel predates the Mosaic Law and stands today as God does not break covenant. This is why scripture says in the New Testament – “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” –  Galatians 3:26. That is the same promise which believers today are a fulfilment of in Christ, exactly as scripture tells us.

Therefore, it is vital believers realize this is a spiritual battle of the highest level as the devil wants Israel wiped out. The same as the enemy sought to abort the destiny of Moses and Jesus and killed all the children in an attempt to stop their arrival and purpose. This is because he wants no nation of Israel to exist for Jesus to return to on the Mount of Olives, which will end the devil’s time of influence on the earth. If believers can grasp that point alone, many will change their perspective forever. Believers would also be greatly impacted if they could only realize that praying for peace in Jerusalem, is actually praying for the Lord’s return, as only the true Prince of Peace will establish peace in Israel, that the entire world is currently burdened with.”

So, A HUGE thank you to the Lord and to Thomas. Also, I note this accords with my asking on Monday Is this 2nd Pivotal Point for humanity versus satan?

“Day of Reckoning, Recompense and Rejoicing” for nations and leaders – Dr Patricia Show

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This popped up on my phone yesterday afternoon as I was about to take a tea-break. So I was able to play the video, which is longer than usual for Dr Patricia:

However, now in prepping I notice a triple 2 (222) in the tab, as above. This number’s appeared previously in connection with my birthday number as a kind of ‘double 22’, if regarded as overlapping 22 and 22. Yes, it may seem rather far-fetched but I often go with how I get ‘nudged’!

So, click on the video image to play:

Auto-generated transcript (with emboldening for ease of reference): Continue reading →

The very first two pieces of my ‘Invisible Jigsaw’ – Israel and Iran!

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Puzzle In Sky by Idea Go, courtesy Freedigitalphotos.net

Four years ago, I addressed a group of UK prophets about prophecy being like pieces of an invisible jigsaw puzzle. By way of introduction I told how the Lord introduced me – a non-believer! – to the reality of Bible prophecy. Continue reading →

Matthew 13 and Andrew Whalen’s vision of the destroying angels and word on September shaking

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Time to remind ourselves of the parable I needed to check in 2008, but upon opening my pocket-sized Bible I inwardly hear “This is ALL about to be fulfilled” (as recounted in my first writing on End-times, The Endgame Is In Play).

Figuratively, the increasing exposures of political corruption can be likened to ripening wrong seed, as in Matthew 13 parable of wheat and tares/darnel quoted below, and I often look back to that personal event and forward to the fulfilling in these days of Jesus’ unequivocal promise to cull unrepentant servants of satan

Thus, it was most encouraging that two days after Nina’s open vision of dancing angels in church on Sunday 6th August, Dr Patricia Show was given the Lord’s word on angels and cited their dealing with false priests in Jerusalem, as recorded in the word given to Ezekiel.

Then on Thursday, Andrew Whalen brought another prophetic promise on the angelic removal of evil, as recounted in the following discussion beginning 6 minutes into this broadcast, and which brings solid teaching on the angelic realm:.

Click here for link to play video:

At 27 minutes Andrew recounts a dream of 17 July in which he teaches about angels and current events and “Then I prophesy by revelation, saying

“It is important for the Church to understand that in this new era of time The Lord is releasing the angels of antiquity. They will be engaging with the prayers of the saints to work with believers. The names of the two primary angels of antiquity being activated are ‘Destroyer’ and…” but then I wake up!”

(NOT the same as the demonic devourer I encountered decades ago during a dream as a New Ager- my testimony refers.)

Andrew asks (at 30:50) “Why did you give me only one name?” and sensed Holy Spirit saying it’s because,

“This is the primary mission of the angels I’m releasing right now, to destroy the works of the devil!”

Psalm 78:49 puts it in context, remembering what God did for His people in Egypt:

He cast on them the fierceness of His anger,
Wrath, indignation, and trouble,
By sending angels of destruction among them.

“WHoaa, we haven’t begun to see anything yet!!

Therefore, let’s check what Jesus is recorded as saying about such decisive action:

MATTHEW 13 (Amplified, courtesy BibleGateway.com, quotation marks inserted)

24 Another parable He set forth before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while he was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed also darnel (weeds resembling wheat) among the wheat, and went on his way. 26 So when the plants sprouted and formed grain, the darnel (weeds) appeared also.27 And the servants of the owner came to him and said, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then how does it have darnel shoots in it? 28 He replied to them, An enemy has done this. The servants said to him, Then do you want us to go and weed them out?29 But he said, No, lest in gathering the wild wheat (weeds resembling wheat), you root up the [true] wheat along with it.30 Let them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will say to the reapers, Gather the darnel first and bind it in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my granary.”

36 Then He left the throngs and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him saying, Explain to us the parable of the darnel in the field. 37 He answered, “He Who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.

38 The field is the world, and the good seed means the children of the kingdom; the darnel is the children of the evil one,

39 And the enemy who sowed it is the devil. The harvest is the close and consummation of the age, and the reapers are angels.

40 Just as the darnel (weeds resembling wheat) is gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at the close of the age.

41 The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all causes of offence [[m]persons by whom others are drawn into error or sin] and all who do iniquity and act wickedly,

42 And will cast them into the furnace of fire; there will be weeping and wailing and grinding of teeth.

43 Then will the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God) shine forth like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let him who has ears [to hear] be listening, and let him [n]consider and perceive and understand by hearing.”

Today’s psalm speaks into current news

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1 Praise the Lord.[b]

Blessed are those who fear the Lord,
    who find great delight in his commands.

2 Their children will be mighty in the land;
    the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
    and their righteousness endures forever.
4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
    for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
    who conduct their affairs with justice.

6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
    they will be remembered forever.
7 They will have no fear of bad news;
    their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
    their righteousness endures forever;
    their horn[c] will be lifted high in honor.

10 The wicked will see and be vexed,
    they will gnash their teeth and waste away;
    the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.

Footnotes:

    1. Psalm 112:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
    2. Psalm 112:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
    3. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.

[Courtesy of BibleGateway.com]

POSTSCRIPT:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/23/banks-investigated-treasury-close-accounts-political-reason/

Next, we’ll look at weekend news over the ‘pond’ and ponder how the psalm fits there too.

US regime continues as unreliable ally to Israel (Two Presidents Prophecy refers)

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ABSOLUTELY NO SURPRISE as these characters fail to follow the Lord’s ordained plans regarding Israel and the nations, not to mention their contempt for Britain. [Images courtesy of Koenig’s World Watch Daily]

https://www.jns.org/u-s-israel/benjamin-netanyahu/23/7/13/302471/

https://www.jns.org/us-news/donald-trump/23/7/16/302653/

Those who’ve read my following post of May 2016 and that of 7 years earlier cited therein on Obama, well-know my take on this and its relevance to Bible prophecy:

Is the Lord exposing rotten politics? UK, USA – next EU??

30th August 2021 update:

As predicted on Biden’s inauguration, USA is no longer a reliable ally or world leader

PS. Just for fun I scheduled for publication on 17.7.2023 at 17:17hrs (BST)

Faith in a Sea of Trouble – Neil Mackereth

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In submitting this Neil shares details of a visual spiritual attack in the early hours of one night and precedes and concludes the email as follows, and we thank the Lord for His never-ending strong encouragement that Neil should proceed: 

“I had this on the back-burner when a demonic attack persuaded me to finish it…I have had a couple of God-incidences since and am convinced I needed to finish the attached.”

FAITH IN A SEA OF TROUBLE – Neil Mackereth

The Evil That Men Do

I am suffering from information overload! Watching, listening, reading and trying to
fathom (track and make sense of) the labyrinthian and Machiavellian machinations of
the Washington swamp, brought this quote to mind:

“Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive” (Sir Walter Scott)

When Lord?

I am also suffering from the unfulfilled (so far) expectation that truth will prevail. We
stagger from one shocking revelation of deep-state manipulation to another and yet,
nothing seems to change. The network of insiders is so interwoven and self-protecting that any “damage” is either neutralised or bypassed.

In other words, would-be honest investigators find themselves embroiled in such a web of lies, such a morass of skullduggery, that they are either too confused, too frightened, or lack the credibility (clout) to penetrate the protective layers of conspiracy; and certainly not in a way that brings any perpetrators to justice. Many see appeasement as the only option. Turmoil, misfeasance and abuse of power are by no means confined to
the USA; conspiracy, dishonesty and deception are a world-wide malaise.

Faith

Nevertheless, I know that God is in control, nothing escapes His notice and victory is
assured. Faith is the requirement of the day!

We are journeying through huge and frightening storms, and they will get worse. Are
we convinced that our boat is up to the task? Or do we believe we will be swamped?

I had been thinking about this article for several days, and had decided to shelve it.
However, in the wee small hours of Tuesday morning (27/06), I came under demonic
attack. Suffice it to say, it was intense and scary. Later that morning God showed me
a picture, more like an insight, of Christians being persecuted and misled. I had the
clear impression that I was to complete this paper.

The attacks on Christians come in many shapes and forms. The perpetrators include: liberal intellectuals and “theologians”, who seek to reinterpret scripture or disparage biblical values (false prophets); those who worship other gods; brutal tyrants, scheming demagogues and violent despots; demonic interference and those practicing witchcraft and various forms of sorcery; and those who espouse the view that there is no God.
I was shown how the present disturbances affecting Christians are analogous, albeit
now on the world stage, with the harassment, mocking and derision of Jesus and His
followers. As Jesus’ ministry progressed that harassment intensified, and culminated
in His crucifixion. Satan was certain he had succeeded. But the crucifixion wasn’t
“culmination”: Jesus rose from the dead…!!

Similarly, today the outcry against Christians and Christianity is intensifying: the
powers of darkness are in the ascendancy. Satan is manipulating the minds of men
and causing chaos and confusion on many fronts. He is cultivating a “cancel culture”
against Christians. I tell you the truth, a time is coming when Satan will be convinced that he has succeeded in neutralising Christian influence. Then Jesus will return!

Then The End Will Come

In Habakkuk’s time, understanding came later. Likewise, the current turmoil will get
much worse, but in the end (in God’s perfect timing) all will be resolved and the
fullness of the Book of Revelation will be uncovered (understood).

All biblical prophecy will be fulfilled, victory is assured, Jesus will return. We are in
the interim, somewhere on the “birth pains” time line: it has never been more vital for
us to stand firm in our faith and pray without ceasing. “Therefore put on the full
armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13.

Come Lord Jesus!

NAM 29/6/23

RB: ALLELUJAH!

A WAKE-UP CALL: The Days Are Coming!! – Christopher Wickland

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Now back to the purpose of this blog, as in its title’s strap-line: ‘Looking for the Signs of Jesus’ Return‘ – and to my very first post The Endgame Is Now In Play on hearing the Lord say as I opened a Bible to check the wheat & tares parable: “This is ALL about to be fulfilled!”

By the way, the reflection of numbers in timing and comments/shares of this screenshot taken as I begin drafting is sheer ‘coincidence’ – do you think?

Something which has been shown me in dreams…

THE DAYS WHICH ARE COMING

“Days are coming, says the LORD, where I will pour out terrible signs from the heavens.

I shall hurl stars to the ground that will make the nations reel and stagger in shock.

I shall pour down fire from above that will scold and chastise the nations. These will be terrible signs that will make men weak at the knees and bring great consternation.

There will be signs in the sun and moon, terrible signs that will fill the nations with fear.

Many will try to explain these wonders away with science, but like the magicians of Eqypt, there was a point where they were unable to do so.

The nations have come too far – I AM calling time on your technology, your finances and your Towers of Babel. I will hack you down and only leave a stump to remain.

The watchers have decreed that man’s great insolence and wickedness must be restrained before the Lawless One arises.

The nations will soon know that I AM GOD and that I AM King! Like the days of Sodom and Gomorrah I will pour down fire from heaven and scold and scorch nations with my wrath.

The nations will know their place and they will be restrained for a season before the restraint is taken away to reveal the Lawless One.

I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh and I will call many back to Me in these days ahead.

My people, you need to awake and arise from your slumber and sleep. I AM roused and rising up, the cry of the nations has come before Me and l must act accordingly.

Beware My saints that these signs that are coming will perplex and confuse many. For you will look to the scriptures and try to figure out that which has been sealed ’til the End of Days.

These are not those days yet, but the climax that leads to the End of Days. You are going to see signs that are both what you would call Old Testament and New. I AM unchanging and I will do what I will do.

My people, My children you need to arise from your sleepy slumber. Be prepared for signs that will shock and awe. Blood and fire, hail and storm, signs in the heavens and down upon the earth.

I will make the nations reel and stagger and all shall know that I AM God.

My people will learn to rightfully fear Me again and will learn to intercede again. My people are called to stay My hand but many are too asleep to know or to care.

Look to the heavens and watch, for the days of blood and fire are coming. My people will soon know that I AM their God.

Pray and intercede for the nations for terrible signs are coming. Signs so profound that none will dare mock or explain them away.

For I alone AM God. I ALONE AM KING.”

Chris Wickland  29/6/23

[RB. Editing completed and publishing at 17:31 BST]