New items have been added to my Daily Update pages for Monday morning, located here:

http://www.his-forever.com/daily_update_04_02_07.htm
 

 

Due to TIGHT personal time constraints (3-hour drive per day to/from work, etc.), from now on, I will only be listing the FEATURE stories each day, though the actual daily news stories will ALL be on my Update page. Total listings were taking me WAY too long in the mornings!

RECIPE:  "Spinach Dip"

Here are today's FEATURE stories:

CHRISTIANITY:

As a Christian do I have to be a Friend of Israel? - The question asked in this headline must be followed up by this question: “To what extent must a friend of Israel approve of everything that the State of Israel does?”

The Mystery of the Olive Tree - The illustration of the olive tree, as described by Paul in Romans 11:17-24, is contrary to all the laws of nature. It begins with God calling His people Israel a “green olive tree, beautiful in fruit and form” (Jeremiah 11:16). This description is used by Paul as the starting point for his metaphor in Romans 11:16.

END TIMES:

How Jews, Christians and Moslems see the Last Days - Here we bring a summary, what the three big religions have in their writings about the Last Days.

When the Fire comes - Earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and now forest fires have consumed the world in this past year alone, having struck multiple times in various places throughout the world. We are living in an era marked by natural disasters. The Bible foretells that these are the beginning of birth pangs, which must take place before the Messiah’s return (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21).

ISLAM:

Gaddafi says only Islam a universal religion - "Christianity is not a faith for people in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Other people who are not sons of Israel have nothing to do with that religion," he said at the prayer meeting, held to mark the birth of the prophet Mohammed.

ISRAEL HAPPENINGS:

Aliyah -

When they will once again live in the Land - Israel has a cheering squad: the “Israel fans.” For them, Israel can do no wrong. The Land of the Bible is simply heaven on earth. Others contend that it’s dangerous to apply Biblical promises to present-day Israel.

Anti-Semitism -

Fear of the Jews motivates Anti-Semitism - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to “wipe Israel off the map.” Why? Could he be afraid of Israel, the nation that comprises less than one-one thousandth of the world’s population? Pharaoh, Haman, Nebuchadnezzar, Titus, Hitler and the leaders of the Inquisition did everything in their power to wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth. Why? Fear and dread.

Discoveries -

First Temple Wall Found In City Of David - A wall from the First Temple was recently uncovered in Jerusalem's City of David, strengthening the claim that it is the site of the palace of King David, an Israeli archeologist said Thursday.

Feasts -

The Festival of Lights - The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls just after Christmas this year, from December 26th until January 2nd. Hanukkah, known as the Festival of Lights, means “Dedication” and celebrates the historic victory of the Maccabees and their rededication of the Second Temple in the year 165 BC.

Israel's Enemies -

Jerusalem’s Future according to Islam - Those who don’t know the Bible are easily taken in by the teachings of the Koran (Islam’s “holy” book) and its hadith legends (traditions relating to Mohammed), as they have nothing to compare it with.

Syria - Israels Northern Enemy - Bowing to international pressure, Syria complied with UN Security Council resolution 1559 and pulled its 30,000 soldiers out of Lebanon. While the US and UN praised the withdrawal as a victory for freedom and democracy, they’re not cheering yet.

Woe to Those Who Divide My Land - Isn’t it going too far to chide all the nations who want to divide the Land of Israel into a Jewish state and a Palestinian state? After all, they are only trying to finally achieve peace in the Middle East through their peace initiatives.

Jerusalem -

God’s Threshing Floor - For thousands of years, the most disputed threshing floor in the world has been Jerusalem’s Temple Mount on Mount Moriah, known as Har HaBayit in Hebrew (Mountain of the House [of the Lord]) and al-Haram-al-Sharif in Arabic (The Noble Sanctuary).

Miscellaneous -

Is the Star of David an occult Symbol? - The Star of David is neither an occult symbol, nor a redeeming one, with “magical” powers to save. It is simply a symbol representing the rebirth of the nation of Israel in accordance with the promises of God. When the wise men “saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy” (Matthew 2:10); it alerted them to the coming of the Messiah. In the same way, the star in Israel’s flag announces the (second) coming of the Messiah.

"Peace" Plan -

Peace at any Price…even if it is a false peace - Since the State of Israel was founded in 1948 it has been striving for peace. But three wars to defend its right to exist (the War of Independence in 1948; the Six Day War in 1967; and the Yom Kippur War in 1973) as well as the wars in between (the Sinai Campaign in 1956 and the Lebanon War in 1982) have ensured that there has been no peace for Israelis.

Religion -

The New Jew - There seems to be a swell in the interest of Israelis in Judaism. People talk about Bible and religion like never before, and there are abundant indications for it. For the unfamiliar reader, it needs to be clarified that for two centuries, Jews don't like their religion for the same reasons Christians grew to dislike their religion. However, within the last 10 or 15 years, Israelis have begun to ask, "If our secular values are so marvelous, how is it that crime and corruption have become so rampant?"

We Need a Spiritual Renaissance - When renowned novelist David Grossman spoke at the annual commemoration of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, much of the reaction to his harsh criticism of the government focused on the fact that he is a far left-winger. Grossman’s son Uri died in the Lebanon War last summer, further fueling his words. But the reaction to his strong words demonstrated how true they were: The political debate in Israel is shallow and simplistic.

Temple Mount -

Tension High at the Temple Mount - The clash between Israel and the Islamic world, between the Bible and the Koran, has a cosmic focal point— the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. As the site of the two biblical Temples, it is the holiest place in Judaism. But today it is home to the Mosque of Al Aksa and golden Dome of the Rock, ostensibly the place where Mohammed ascended to heaven, though the Koran never mentions Jerusalem by name. It is the third holiest place in Islam.

Third Temple -

Former Al Aksa Official: Jewish Temples Existed - In an astonishing admission, a former senior official of the Wakf, the Islamic Trust that controls the Temple Mount, said that Moslem tradition confirms that the First and Second Temples stood where the mosque in an area of Al Aksa is located today.

LAST DAYS WALTZ (2 TIMOTHY 3):

Poison Pet Food Recall Expands to New Wet Brand

NEW WORLD ORDER:

The New World Order - After World War I, the League of Nations was formed to ensure that another 10 million people would not die in another global conflict. But the League of Nations was powerless to prevent World War II, which cost 55 million lives. In its wake, the United Nations was created, but it has also failed to prevent the numerous wars taking place throughout the world.

Mark of the Beast Precursor -

VeriChip Hopes To Round Up More Micro-Chip Implantees

Possible Antichrist -

The 12th Imam - Islam's False Messiah - In the four wars that Arab armies fought against Israel since the founding of the state (1948, 1956, 1967, 1973) their motto was: “Drive the Jews into the sea!” Now, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad is demanding that Israel be “wiped off the map,” and the Palestinian Prime Minister, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, does not recognize Israel’s right to exist.

OCCULT:

Walk-in Demons featured on ABC's Unsolved Mysteries - In a monumental demonstration of critically-timed conditioning to get people ready for the attitudes and values of the occult, ABC aired a segment on the subject of "walk-ins" during its June 4, 1999, show.  While the narrator, Robert Stack, was careful to say that a "walk-in" was not demonic possession, we will demonstrate the opposite is true.  We shall demonstrate that, not only is a "walk-in" demonic possession, but Antichrist probably could not arise were it not for the preparatory work of walk-ins.

PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE:

The Rapture - Throughout history, Christians have waited for the Rapture with a constant anticipation that it would take place in their lifetime. ey applied the words of Jesus, “one will be taken and one will be left” (Matthew 24:40-41), to the moment when believers would be taken up to heaven to be with the Lord.

SIGNS OF THE TIMES (MATTHEW 24):

Earthquakes -

Coming Soon, The Next Great Earthquake - "[The day of the quake], Earth gave us a stark reminder of the important difference between improbability and impossibility," McCaffrey says. "Our understanding of where and when the next great earthquake will happen is in its infancy at best. We have not had enough time to decipher M9 behavior."

Pestilence -

Climate Change to increase British Pestilences

Plagues -

The deadly hemorrhagic form of dengue fever Surging in Mexico, Latin America

Strange Heavenly Signs -

Asteroids, Meteors, Comets -

China and US at highest risk of damage from Earth Shattering Asteroids - Scientists have been able to simulate the propagation of tsunamis, earthquakes, and debris from virtual asteroid impacts for years. But previously, there has been no software to quantify the human toll on particular countries.

WEIRD SCIENCE:

Military Builds Robotic Insects - Israel is developing a robot the size of a hornet to attack terrorists. And although the prototype will not fly for three years, killer Micro Air Vehicles, or MAVs, are much closer than that.

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Monday's article, "SPECIAL COMMENTARY: Israel On The Ropes" by Jack Kelley, will also be linked to the Daily Update page.
 

 

EXCERPT:

I wonder how many of us truly understand the extent of Israel's peril as a nation today. Let me list some of their more critical problems.

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NOTE:  If you have any prayer requests, feel free to send them to peggym@his-forever.com, and I will post them with the next morning's updates.
 

 

I pray you are blessed by all, and that you have a blessed day in the Lord!

YSIY!
Peggy
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