The Ezekiel 38 Hook in the Jaw Set-up
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A major energy pipeline project may help the strained Turkey and Israel relationship. On March 23, it was announced that over 10 companies responded with bids for an undersea pipeline that would export natural gas from Israel's offshore Leviathan field to southern Turkey. The proposed pipeline statement came shortly before a meeting between Israeli PM Netanyahu's personal envoy for energy and the chief of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization, in which both parties agreed to work toward reopening embassies and normalizing strained relations.
Israel and Turkey both seem to be isolated in the region, giving both countries a reason to begin working together again. The proposed Israeli Leviathan pipeline could be used as a springboard for normalizing Israeli-Turkish relations.
As a consequence of its lack of relations with both Israel and Cyprus, Turkey found itself sidelined from their joint exploitation of enormous offshore natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean. The proposed pipeline system has been hailed as Turkey's entrance into the energy game.
The 450-kilometer (280-mile) subsea pipeline would be the Middle East's most ambitious native pipeline, stretching from Israel's offshore Leviathan field, 130 kilometers west of Haifa, to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. With a capacity of 16 billion cubic meters, the initiative has been lauded as a way to enable Turkish (and eventually European) energy diversification away from Moscow. (1)
Since Russia’s Gazprom, controls almost a fifth of the world’s gas reserves, and supplies more than half of Ukraine’s and about 30% of Europe’s gas annually. Just one month before the Crimea/Ukraine crisis, Ukraine signed a $10 billion shale gas deal with US Chevron “that Ukraine hoped could end its energy dependence on Russia by 2020.” (2)
Since Russia earns as much as 80% of its state budget revenue through gas and oil commodity sales, and given what just happened in Crimea, how long do you think Gog/Putin will let an Israeli-Turkey gas pipeline deal stand unchallenged, and one that reduces Turkish and Europe’s reliance on Moscow to supply its energy needs?
Russia takes no prisoners when it comes to his thirst for gas/oil, just this past week it was announced that Iran and Russia have made progress towards an oil-for-goods deal that would be worth up to $20 billion, which would enable Tehran to boost vital energy exports in defiance of Western sanctions (3)
Turkey is named as being part of the Russian lead Gog Magog alliance against Israel (Ezekiel 38:2-6)
Magog, Rosh = Russia and the former Soviet republics
Persia = Iran
Cush = Sudan, Ethiopia, and Possibly Eritrea
Put = Libya, Algeria, and Tunisa
Gomer, Meshech, and Tubal = Turkey
Beth-togarmah = Turkey, Armenia, Turkish-speaking people of Asia Minor & Central Asia
Verse 2 in the NLT says "Gog of the land of Magog, the prince who rules over the nations of Meshech and Tubal" which would seem to indicate Gog, the Prince (Czar) of Russia also rules over Turkey at this time. Could Turkey be one of the next targets of Russia, as was Crimea? A possible scenario could be that Turkey invades Syria - as previously reported, a recent conversation took place between key Turkish military and political leaders discussing what appears to be a false flag attack to launch war with Syria...To summarize: a recording confirming a NATO-member country planned a false-flag war with Syria and all the Turkish Prime Minister has to say is the leak was "immoral." (4) Turkey is a staunch opponent of the Damascus regime, and hosts about 800,000 refugees from the three-year-old Syrian conflict, many of them in camps along the border. On the 23rd of March a Turkish F-16 aircraft shot down a Syrian fighter jet for a breach of Turkish airspace. Just this past Friday, Turkey returned artillery fire into Syria. Russia’s sole Mediterranean base is at Syria's Tartus port. The Syrian army is equipped with Russian weapons. For Russia, Syria is both a market and an operational observation post. A Turkish strike on Syria and/or a major gas deal with Israel (threatening Russia) would be viewed by Russia as a declaration of War - how do Russians deal with insecurity? They attack. Turkey and Russia have a long history of war between the two countries so don’t be surprised if it were to happen again, positioning Gog to rule over Meshech and Tubal. The Israeli-Turkey pipeline does not need to be up and operating - just the threat of an agreement is enough for Russia's action...the threat of this Israeli-Turkish gas alliance was just put into play!
The Gog Magog War Hook in the Jaw set-up (via the threat of a major Israel-Turkey Gas Pipeline) has just been put into motion...IF this is a major part of the motivation for a Russian led coalition against Israel, prophesied in Ezekiel 38 - 39 (and many place this battle at or close to the Rapture of the Church) then how close are we to our redemption? ...Biblical prophecy being fulfilled in real time before our very eyes!..."Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near." Luke 21:28
~ A Watchman (keeping a close eye on these developments)
Sources:
(1) Turkey and Israel May Reconcile After Years of Tension http://www.stratfor.com/sample/analysis/turkey-and-israel-may-reconcile-after-years-tension
(2) Ukraine crisis is about Great Power oil, gas pipeline rivalry http://www.theguardian.com/environment/earth-insight/2014/mar/06/ukraine-crisis-great-power-oil-gas-rivals-pipelines
(3) Iran, Russia working to seal $20 billion oil-for-goods deal http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/02/us-iran-russia-oil-idUSBREA311K520140402
(4) "Start A False Flag War With Syria" http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-03-27/here-youtube-false-flag-attack-syria-clip-erdogan-wanted-banned
“Is The Blood Moon Tetrad a Warning
Before the Great & Terrible Day of the Lord?”
“And I will show wonders in the Heavens….., The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood BEFORE the great and terrible Day of the Lord come.” (Joel 2:30,31)
Our Lord and Creator has planned from the very beginning to use SIGNS in the Heaven as “harbingers” to GRAB our ATTENTION that something BIG and MIGHTY is about to happen...In Genesis 1:14, God says “Let there be light in the Heavens to divide the day from the night and let them be for “SIGNS and for SEASONS.”
The Hebrew word for SIGN is “owth,” meaning a signal, a warning, an omen is coming. The Hebrew word for SEASON is “moade” meaning a divinely appointed time, a holy convocation (Leviticus 23:4).
The first of the Blood Moon Tetrad occurs this month on April 15th. The historical precedence of events from the past 7 TETRADS is an already unequivocally established benchmark for the past 2,000 years since the times of Jesus...several books have been written and videos produced trying to explain the significance of the coming Blood Moon Triad - the link below provides the best documentary of historical Blood Moons and TETRADS I have seen, and will walk you through the 7 prior Blood Moon Tetrads, and the divine events which were foreshadowed by these SIGNS for those SEASONS. In the 2014 - 2015 Tetrad, the world will never again see such a magnificent PERFECTLY SYNCHRONIZED and ORDERLY ALIGNMENT of Heavenly SIGNS. This Cosmic Countdown so divinely fashioned by our Creator most assuredly tells us that He is literally screaming at us that we are approaching the “EDGE of (the Church Age) Time.”...You will discover that the coming Biblical Blood Moon Tetrad is astoundingly Unprecedented and Unique. Watch the video above and go through the website linked below, and its graphs, explaining the prior 7 Blood Moon Tetrads, AND then the unique order of the coming 8th Blood Moon Tetrad. You will be blown away with the details provided for your consideration, as we enter the 2014 - 2015 Blood Moon Tetrad...there are no more Biblical BLOOD MOONS for another 600 years! This is a pivotal moment in human history. This information begs the question what should we do now? Well, to start with, put away our complacency and WAKE UP! “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow; red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.’ You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the signs of the times!” Matthew 16:2,3 ...further suggested “what should Christian’s do” is provided by the author of the website linked below.
Unprecedented Blood Moons | Blood Moons Coming: http://bloodmoonscoming.com/?page_id=127
My further Note: This Blood Moon Tetrad may or may not herald the advent of the return of Christ for the church and the beginning of the Tribulation, at some time thereafter, nevertheless, based on historically documented facts, it certainly appears it will be a harbinger to significant events occurring in the epicenter (prophetic wars) and possibly the building of the Third Temple...we will Watch, Pray and Wait to see what else... “And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight” 2 Peter 3:14 ...”Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” I Thessalonians 5:12-22
For further study see these additional source links:
Blood Moons and Mideast Wars: What’s the Connection?
Moedim - the Heavenly Signs 2014_2015
Other Heavenly SIGNS of the SEASON
Revelation 12 Heavenly Sign: 2017
~ A Watchman
“The Coming Israeli-Arab Conflict Unfolding”
For those not familiar with the eschatological work of Luis B. Vega "Lu" (www.sonoma.edu/users/v/vegalu/eschatology) he is on staff at Sonoma State University (CA), and among several hats he wears, is one of a statistician. In addition to his University work, he has quite an impressive body of work in eschatology (his passion), which is focused on world events, patterns in Numbers, End Times, Biblical Astronomy & Types and Shadows. Lu especially likes to study recent current events and news related to Israel, the World, Astronomy & Astro-Archaeology.
In his recent work titled "The Coming Israel-Arab Conflict Unfolding" Lu provides us his well-researched insights into possible scenarios of what could lead up to the coming (Tribulation) World War III, based on Biblical accounts of (soon coming) prophesied Israel-Arab wars. He provides us a well-written account with a visual chart and possible timeline to consider. His work is based on a Judeo-Christian Biblical viewpoint from the Biblical accounts given us in the Books of Daniel & Revelation. Lu is careful to not set dates, and provides us only his suggestive rationale of what coming events in the epicenter might look like geo-politically, on a map against a likely timeline, for our consideration and further study. Lu walks us through three stages of pre-World War III events, including 1) the Isaiah 17 prophecy against Damascus 2) the Psalm 83 Regional War and 3) the Ezekiel 38-39 War of Gog-Magog.
This has a very good segue back to my post of March 24 "The Imminent Fulfillment of the Proclamation Against Syria" and to all of the recent and subsequent Updates. For those Watchmen and Watchwomen following current events in the Middle East, and filtering these daily events through the lens of Prophetic Scripture, this is a must read (and study of his diagram/chart). The first link below will download his 8-page critical explanation and interpretation of findings on the coming Israeli-Arab Wars. The only thing I would change here is that Stage I is likely an Israeli strike on Iran's Nuclear facilities, fulfilling Jeremiah 49:7-22, which then results in Lu's Stage I scenario. Note he talks about a possible triggering of his Stage I by a False Flag event - as posted on the March 28th Update, Turkish military were caught discussing a planned false flag event to launch war with Syria.
The second link will download Lu's diagram/chart of the "Stages of the Israeli-Arab Conflict" ...be sure to read all of his notes in this chart.
Document 1: www.sonoma.edu/users/v/vegalu/eschatology_files/WW3-a.pdf
Document 2: www.sonoma.edu/users/v/vegalu/eschatology_files/WW3.pdf
"Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near." Luke 21:28
"Blow a trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the Day of the Lord is coming; surely it is near." Joel 2:1
~ A Watchman
Moscow, Magog and the Mideast Mess: The Red Thread
By Mary Danielsen at http://thethings2come.org/?p=966
The following are some very interesting select excerpts from the article linked above. Click the link above for the entire article and some great history on Russia and Gog/Putin.
Putin, who was himself baptized in secret as an infant, is starting to acquire a supernatural persona in Russia – and his name is said to mean, “the path”, or “the way”. He himself has overseen the reconstruction of over 23,000 churches that had been destroyed or abandoned under Communism...Putin publicly states that since most of Europe is rooted in Christianity, Russia is the new leader in supporting Christian values and morals; he is quickly gaining support from religious leaders in Europe. Keep in mind that this Christianity is state sponsored Eastern Orthodox; Protestants need not apply.
The Russian Orthodox church the largest landowner in all of Russia. He is quite conservative regarding abortion and gay rights, so how’s this for irony – America is likely more secular today than Russia. But think of it this way: in order for Russia to be part of the last days global religion, whatever form that will assume, their Communist religion of atheism would have to be rejected in favor of some sort of spirituality. It’s just another piece of the prophetic puzzle.
For over a decade now, Russia has been laboring to reconstruct a major Russian presence in Jerusalem which today is under not the Ottomans, but – Israeli political control. Is this new religious nationalism something that Russia may use to their own advantage in seeking to fight for a strong religious presence in Israel, looking to oversee holy sites once again? I read a news quote last week that stopped me in my tracks: “The next time Russia expands southward, it will be for religious reasons.”
In Ezekiel 36-39, we have an amazing set of prophecies concerning the rebirth of the nation of Israel after having been in captivity among the nations for over 2000 years, followed by a latter days invasion by a coalition of nations lead by a great power directly to the North of Israel. This is referred to as the War of Gog and Magog. These prophecies have the full attention of bible scholars today because they clearly point to fulfillment following a miraculous regathering of Israel which took place 66 years ago in May.
Never in history has there been a world power to the North of Israel that could both instigate and field an army on the level of the one described in Ezekiel 38-39, until the modern era and the rise of superpower RUSSIA.
Ezekiel 38:4 says this: “I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords.”
So what about those Cossacks? With the current events in Crimea and Ukraine, they are finding their way into the news again, but probably not for the exact reason I am going to give you today.
Who are they? The Cossacks played a key role in Crimea’s reabsorption into Russia. Primarily, they are committed to assisting the motherland take or keep any land they choose. They are rabidly pro-Orthodox and will defend the church at any cost as well. Cossacks are from the Ukraine/Crimea area historically, a caste of warriors who have guarded the borders of the empire for centuries – “Eastern Cowboys” of sorts, but known for their brutality. No one really knows ethnically who they are, but they are still around, today a paramilitary force throughout Russia. Oh, and the main thing they are known for? They ride horses exclusively. A few years ago, Putin signed a law not only giving them the status of state militia, but they are paid by the government, and they answer to Putin who determines who their ranking officers are. No longer a rag-tag lot of self appointed vigilante types, today they are 600,000+ strong: a great company, splendidly clothed, armed with swords — and ready to go when Putin says so. I find that quite interesting in light of Ezekiel’s prophecy.
I suggest that the West will never see this situation for what it is because the new spiritual dimension here will completely elude the secular West, and so the Russian invasion of Israel just might catch most everyone off guard, as suggested in Ezekiel 38:13.
I would encourage you to do your own homework on these things, and keep looking up as the hour is late.
For the full story, read the entire article at http://thethings2come.org/?p=966
My comments: Their are two prophecy critical points brought out in this article, one is the clear merging of the Russian Orthodox Church and State - Putin clearly runs them both...the church blesses every action Putin makes. The Russian Orthodox Church has become Putin's "God Squad" as Peter Pomerantsev wrote in 2012 for Newsweek. As The New Yorker points out in "Putin Goes to War in the Crimea" his "increasingly vivid nationalist-conservative ideology" relies "on the elevation of the Russian Orthodox Church, which had been so brutally suppressed during most of the Soviet period, as a quasi-state religion supplying the government with its moral force." (1)
In a March TIME article titled "Armed Cossacks Flock to Crimea to Help Russian Annexation Bid" it stated that Cossack zealous devotion to the Orthodox Christian religion tends to unite them, and after the morning lineup on the square in Simferopol, the highest-ranking commanders walked over to a nearby church — The Cathedral of Holy Mary Magdalene, Equal to the Apostles — for a private powwow. It began with a blessing from a local priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, Vitali Liskevich, who prayed for the Lord to defend the righteous mission of the Cossacks in Crimea ...really! WOW, unreal!
In a February 2014 report Pew Research titled "Russians Return to Religion, But Not to Church" reported during the past two decades Orthodox Christian rose from 31% to 72% of the population...But for most Russians, the return to religion did not correspond with a return to church. "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men...they will have a form of godliness but deny its power...they are always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth...they are men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith...but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all."
2 Timothy 3:1-9 ...clearly denying the true spiritual power of (Christ centered) "religion" - Putin finds the Church provides another kind of power, one of a moral rubber stamp for his current (Crimea) and soon coming (Ezekiel 38 - 39) actions.
As Mary Danielsen points out in her article above "in order for Russia to be part of the last days global religion, whatever form that will assume, their Communist religion of atheism would have to be rejected in favor of some sort of spirituality." That "form" of spirituality appears to be the State supported Orthodox Church. Additionally, Islam is the second most widely professed religion in Russia (14% of the population by some reports)...and we know from the list of nations in Ezekiel 38, that it is a coalition of Russia lead Islamic nations - possibly a form of Chrislam Holy War. As Mary points out again in her article "Is this new religious nationalism something that Russia may use to their own advantage in seeking to fight for a strong religious presence in Israel, looking to oversee holy sites once again? I read a news quote last week that stopped me in my tracks: The next time Russia expands southward, it will be for religious reasons.” Additionally, with Putin’s alliances and full support of the Muslim nations of Iran and Syria (and emerging support of Egypt and other Islamic nations all against Israel) ...it is all making sense now!
The second point that stands out in Mary’s article is the description of who the Cossacks are and the clear reference to what the invading army of Ezekiel 38 looks like - to steel a term from the fashion blogs its matchy matchy!!
Biblical prophecy being fulfilled in real time before our eyes...Time to look up, because our redemption is drawing nigh - MARANATHA!
~ A Watchman
(1) Putin's 'Holy Russia' Goes to War http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rev-dr-susan-brooks-thistlethwaite/putins-holy-russia-goes-to-war_b_4886776.html
Messiah in the Passover
Today, April 15 is Passover - Myles and Katharine Weiss demonstrate and explain the origin and significance of Passover. Our Messiah can be seen through the very elements of this ancient ceremony, the crown jewel of the biblical feasts.
Did the First Blood Moon Herald the Start of World War III?
Many prophecy scholars (and students of eschatology) have been anticipating that the Four Blood Moon Tetrad may be heralding the fulfillment of a number of last-days prophecies. The first Blood Moon was April 15, 2014. Within 24 hours of either side of this lunar eclipse, the following headlines hit the press:
"Historians may look back and say this was the start of World War III"...It is all too possible that the outline of World War III is taking shape. Whipped up by the Kremlin propaganda machine and led by Russian military intelligence, armed men are setting-up road blocks, storming police stations and ripping down the country’s flag. They are demolishing the post-war order that has kept most of Europe, the U.S. and countries like Ukraine safe and free for decades. Vladimir Putin is striking at the heart of the West, and NATO Nations can chose to surrender any responsibility they have to protect Ukraine and the Baltic states (almost certainly Putin’s next target) from further Russian incursion, or a united last-ditch attempt could be mounted to deter Russia from furthering its imperial ambitions. If NATO Nations choose to resist Putin, they will risk a terrifying military escalation, which it is not an exaggeration to say that it could bring the world to the brink of nuclear war...Putin believes his historic destiny gives Russia the right to seize land, intimidate and blockade its neighbors. Gog Putin (Prince of Russia) sees Ukraine not as a real country, but just a territory he is determined to dominate. First he took Crimea, and now he has launched an operation in the east and south of Ukraine. As the 100th year anniversary of the Great War is marked this July, history may repeat itself, and the events in Ukraine may be the beginning of an all-consuming World War...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2605578/Edward-Lucas-I-hope-Im-wrong-historians-look-say-start-World-War-III.html
“NATO ups military presence amid Russian threat”...Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said NATO's air policing aircraft will fly more sorties over the Baltic region west of Ukraine, far from the tensions in the eastern part of the country. He said allied warships will also deploy to the Baltic Sea, the eastern Mediterranean and elsewhere if needed. NATO's supreme commander in Europe told reporters that ground forces could also be involved at some point, but gave no details...NATO will protect every ally and is ready to defend against any threat to our fundamental security...NATO has already suspended most cooperation and talks with Russia...http://news.yahoo.com/nato-ups-military-presence-amid-russian-threat-111923074.html
"Middle East Geopolitical Alignments Shifting Towards Ezekiel 38 Scenario"
Al Arabiya.net has recently described the current standoff between the West and Moscow concerning Ukraine as potentially the gravest instance of tension in the post-Cold War era. The tensions between Russia and the West seem to be causing some significant geopolitical re-alignments following Russia’s recent political aggressions in relation to Ukraine and Crimea...Moscow is more likely to play the “Iran card” by changing its stance on Iran’s nuclear talks, in a retaliatory high-stakes gamble to counter sanctions by the United States and the European Union...Russia and Iran are attempting to establish themselves as key and influential geopolitical and strategic players in the region...Putin and Iranian leaders are attempting to restore their regionally and internationally wounded prestige and pride...if Russia does move into Iran’s camp (as it is now doing) then Israel has the perfect excuse to move ahead with a military strike on Iran’s nuclear installations and will likely have the support of the entire Western world (in addition to America’s Mideast allies like Saudi Arabia). Israel has already signaled its seriousness by setting aside US $2.89 billion to finance the attack (and just deployed a spy satellite last week to specifically monitor Iran)...Such a development may very well act as the trigger for Russia to lead an Israeli invasion, under the pretext of defending its allies, while actually targeting control of Israel’s enormous gas (and possibly oil) reserves. This could be the “hook in Russia’s jaws” spoken of in Ezekiel 38 ...http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/2014/April15/155.html
"Ukraine says pro-Russian separatists seize six of its troop carriers" ...http://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-says-pro-russian-separatists-seize-six-troop-132155232--sector.html
"Russia Tests Multi-Warhead ICBM"...Flight test comes amid heightened tensions over Ukraine...Given current world events, President Putin appears to be more than willing to disregard international norms of behavior in seeking geopolitical advantage. We should not now naively believe he will unilaterally adhere to the limitations of the Open Skies Treaty ...http://freebeacon.com/national-security/russia-tests-multi-warhead-icbm/
"Humiliation for Ukraine's troops as they roll into restive east in armored vehicles ... and have them SEIZED by pro-Russian militants"...Following the assault, Russia's President Putin told German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a telephone call late last night that Kiev had 'embarked on an anti-constitutional course' by using the army against the rebels. 'The sharp escalation of the conflict puts the country, in effect, on the brink of civil war,' he was quoted as saying...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2605828/Tanks-bearing-Russian-flag-roll-cities-eastern-Ukraine-Vladimir-Putin-warns-country-brink-civil-war.html
Also see February 28th article “The Road to World War III Runs through Ukraine”...There is but one, yet undeniable fact, whoever exercises control over the Ukraine will tip the balance of power in the world, both economically and more importantly, militarily...http://thecommonsenseshow.com/2014/02/28/the-road-to-world-war-iii-runs-through-ukraine/
This has been cooking for 45-days or so, when it was announced March 1 that Russian troops had seized Crimea, and within two weeks it was reported that the Russian Army had Massed 80,000 Troops on the Ukraine Border. However, it was not until April 16 that tanks bearing Russian flags rolled through eastern Ukraine, and Putin warned that the escalating conflict in Ukraine essentially puts the nation on the brink of civil war.
So back to the question of the title of this commentary "Did the first Blood Moon herald the start of World War III?" ...it is certainly significant and could effect the entire world, but time will tell if this is one of the major events many students of eschatology are expecting during the 2014 - 2015 Blood Moon Tetrad. [Note: total World War does not take place until the Tribulation, at which point the Church has already been taken away, the initial beginnings or what initially lights the fuse that leads up to WWIII could be any number of moves Gog makes now] What other earth-shattering events could happen? ...the fulfillment of Isaiah 17, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 83, Ezekiel 38-39, Daniel 9:27, the building of the Third Temple, the Rapture of the Church? ...any number of these and other Biblical prophecies, yet to be fulfilled, "could" be heralded by the next three (and the one past) Blood Moons. A ground swell of Bible prophecy researchers and teachers believe something very significant and serious will take place between or around the 2014 and 2015, events, which impact both Israel and the world. This is due, not only to the many end-time signs and birth pangs currently being experienced in our world, but also due to the history surrounding blood moon tetrads, and specifically when they occur in conjunction with Jewish Feasts as with each of the current blood moons in the tetrad. Read further details of this history at http://watchmansview.com/Blood_Red_Moons.html.
One last thing - it is more than interesting to consider points A - F below concerning the very last blood moon (9/28/2015) of this tetrad - a near or maybe absolute statistical impossibility, apart from God’s divinely planned design!
A. The occurrence of a perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system - a “Super Moon”
B. ...where the Super Moon is also a Blood Moon
C. …and conditions A & B occur on one of God’s appointed Holy Days
D. …and conditions A, B & C occur in the sequence of a Tetrad, all occurring on God’s appointed Holy Days
E. …and the Super Blood Moon is viewable from Jerusalem (not all blood moon are)
F. …and conditions A, B, C, D & E occur at the start of a Jubilee Year (note: the Jubilee year is only celebrated when the majority of Jewish people live in the land of Israel - this has now been fulfilled!)
See Lu Vega’s paper (and linked chart) “The Super Blood Moon” End of the Shmita and Coming World Economic Reset - The Feast of Tabernacles & the 8th Day Assembly 2015, which provides some similar thoughts and additional information to this point - something to consider as our redemption draws near! See additional information for study and consideration at http://watchmansview.com/Blood_Red_Moons.html
“And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight” 2 Peter 3:14 ...”Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” I Thessalonians 5:12-22
"Blow a trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the Day of the Lord is coming; surely it is near." Joel 2:1
~ A Watchman
He Has Risen as He said - Matthew 28:6...Hallelujah, He is Risen!
Hebrew University scholars says “third day” resurrection a Jewish concept that pre-dates Jesus. What does the Scriptural & archaeological evidence say? ...“Ancient Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection,”...http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/hebrew-university-scholars-says-third-day-resurrection-a-jewish-concept-that-pre-dates-jesus-what-does-the-scriptural-archaeological-evidence-say/
Also see
“Messiah in the Passover”
posted below April 15th
Passover ends this year Tuesday April 22nd at sundown Jerusalem time
I WILL CURSE THOSE WHO CURSE THEE - Evidence of God’s Warning over Israel
“Historically, peoples and nations that fought and opposed the people and land of Israel were destroyed. Tyrants like Hitler or Stalin and others came to terrible ends!” states Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum, president of Azamra in Jerusalem.
In Genesis 12:3, God states his blessing for those who bless His people and His land as well as the curse for those who go against His people. This curse has played out through time from the extinct Philistines to the destruction of Nazi Germany.
Focus on Israel asks, if America demands Israel give up land for peace, will it suffer the same curse as previous empires who have done so?
In this revealing episode, host Laurie Cardoza-Moore dissects the powerful “Genesis Curse” through ancient history to today. Is it mere coincidence that some of the most horrific disasters in U.S. history – such as the “Perfect Storm” of 1991, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the deadly tornados of 2011 – occurred as American foreign policy turned against Israel? By pushing Israel toward a suicidal “two-state solution,” America has betrayed Israel and the Jewish people.
Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum comments from Jerusalem, “In the book of Genesis, God is teaching humanity that those who are associated with the mission of Abraham to bring the knowledge of God to all humanity through the ways of peace and hospitality and loving kindness will receive the blessing of Abraham. And those who don’t will be in a dark place.”
Mike Moore a successful international businessman further states, “If there’s a God in heaven that actually controls life on this planet, He has made some pretty bold statements about His people! God is not finished with the nation of Israel. God made some promises to them.”
As individuals, we are also given the choice to curse or bless Israel and the Jewish people. Learn more about the “The Genesis Curse” in this episode: ...http://www.wnd.com/2014/03/i-will-curse-those-who-curse-thee/#qsa2lxjbgxu8vi0t.03
A Prophetic Week in Review
What A Week!! Did you miss these headlines this past week? …this is just a sampling of key news stories breaking this past week, which have profound prophetic implications:
Rumors of War…
Note the U.S. seems to be trying to wage war with Russia, China, North Korea and Iran!
Exclusive: Putin Halts All Talks With White House
With Ukraine in turmoil, Hagel can’t get Russian counterpart to take his calls
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/25/chuck-hagel-cant-get-russian-defense-counterpart-p/#
Pentagon: Russian Spy Ship, Tug Operating Near U.S.
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/pentagon-russian-spy-ship-tug-operating-near-u-s/
Brits on Alert as Russian Destroyer Approaches U.K.
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/brits-alert-russian-destroyer-approaches-u-k-n88406
Ukraine PM says Russia trying to start Third WorId War
Iran warns U.S. “Interference in the affairs of Ukraine is Aggression”!
Obama warns he will not hesitate to use military force against North Korea
China’s state media issues scathing attack on U.S.
http://www.wnd.com/2014/04/chinas-state-media-issues-scathing-attack-on-u-s/?cat_orig=world
US will defend Japan against China
Confronting Both Russia and China ‘Strategic Mistake’ for US – Russian Lawmaker
Israel's Air Force Chief Warns of 'Sudden' War
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/insideisrael/2013/May/Israels-Air-Force-Chief-Warns-of-Sudden-War/
Iran ready to give ‘unforgettable’ response to threats
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/04/21/359515/iran-vows-unforgettable-reply-to-threats/
A Game Changer for Israel…
Can Psalm 83, Jeremiah 49 and other prophesied regional wars in the epicenter be far off?
Hamas and Fatah agree to unity government in historic deal
http://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-and-fatah-agree-to-form-unity-government-in-historic-deal/
PA, Hamas Announce Unity Government Against Israel
http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/14064/pa-hamas-announce-unity-government-israel/
Fatah-Hamas accord is 'game-changer'
http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=350241
Israel Officially Suspends Peace Talks, Will Not Negotiate with Terrorists
Israel: Abbas put last nail in coffin of peace process
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.587484
Jordan recognizes Palestinians’ rights to all of east Jerusalem
Signs of the Last Days…
The birth pangs are increasing, and the stage is being set, for the coming end of the age
Massive Volcanic Eruptions Wreaking Havoc On The World
Liberals Announce Plan to ‘Purge’ Christians
Are we seeing an “Unusual” increase in Earthquakes?
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/spike-earthquakes-illusion-raises-new-questions-n85826
Multiple 7.0M+ events — Major Earthquake unrest showing Globally – BE PREPARED… In the past 30 days, we’ve seen NINETEEN 6.0M+ earthquakes… SEVEN 7.0M+ earthquakes… and TWO 8.0M+ events (with tsunami warnings issued for each)… http://investmentwatchblog.com/4192014-multiple-7-0m-events-major-earthquake-unrest-showing-globally-be-prepared/
The Mark: Scientist Claims Human Microchip Implants Will Become “Not Optional”
http://www.infowars.com/the-mark-scientist-claims-human-microchip-implants-will-become-not-optional/
Powerful solar flare temporarily disrupts communications on Earth
Drought covers 100% of California for first time in 15 years
Are You Ready For The Price Of Food To More Than Double By The End Of This Decade?
Exactly Like 7 Years Ago? 2014/15 Is Turning Out To Be Eerily Similar To 2007/8... another great economic crisis is rapidly approaching…http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/exactly-like-7-years-ago-2014-is-turning-out-to-be-eerily-similar-to-2007
Many of these headlines above are focused on and impact the United States, and absolutely ties directly back to “The Genesis Curse” discussed in the video posted below (or linked here http://www.wnd.com/2014/03/i-will-curse-those-who-curse-thee/#qsa2lxjbgxu8vi0t.03) which is important to view, as our government continues to throw Israel under the bus…be assured GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES.
As for commenting on the headlines above…here is my advise: WAKE UP! (Romans 13:11) …LOOK UP! (Luke 21:28) …for were GOING UP! Soon (1 Thessalonians 4:17)
"Blow a trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the Day of the Lord is coming; surely it is near." Joel 2:1
~ A Watchman
A Watchman’s View From The Wall
"And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!" Mark 13:37
~ A Watchman ~