Elisha Vision – Commentary

ISRAEL E-CARD  Volume 2 Issue 3 February 1, 2008

Topic #1  35% of Gaza Residents Spill Into Egypt

Over 500,000 Gazans, (half a million people!), poured through their border with Egypt after Hamas blew up several miles of border wall. According to Debkafile, Egyptian intelligence sources have discovered that, far from being chaotic, the surge of humanity from Gaza into the Sinai was minutely planned by Hamas (Debkafile, January 29). Each Gazan was given $300 by Hamas. Some of this cash was reported to be counterfeit shekels and dollars.

Hamas was elected to rule Gaza a few years ago by 70% of Gaza voters! This, despite the open Hamas goal of driving Israel into the Sea! Hamas shared power with the Palestinian Authority until they tossed them out of Gaza in a bloody coup. Now this massive breakout into Egypt threatens not only Egypt, but Israel also, because there is no fence between Israel and Egypt. This now allows terrorists to circle the border checkpoints and walk right into Israel proper. We are fast approaching the final judgment of Gaza. (Read and download our Gaza brochure on http://www.Shalompeniel.com.

Topic #2   To See Or Not To See? That Is the Question

The United Nations continues to find ways to blame Israel for this mess! Hamas fired an average of six rockets a day into Israel last year! President Bush tells Israel they can defend themselves against Hamas, but don’t kill civilians while Hamas uses young boys to retrieve the fired launchers! Applied Scripture! “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened his servant’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.” 2 Kings 6:16-17

“The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem… For three transgressions of Gaza, even for four, I will not turn back my judgment” Amos 1:2,6

ISRAEL E-CARD   Volume 2 Issue 2 January 15, 2008

Topic #1  God’s Identity Theft Problem

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob wants to reveal His name, Yahweh. It has been cloaked for literally thousands of years. From the mouths of Jews, to the pages of scripture, the name of God has been eradicated. No one except the readers of the Hebrew Torah ever sees the written name of God and no one, certainly not the Jews, speaks it. This must change. God wants to have His identity known.

Satan is an identity thief, and the identity he intends to steal is Yahweh’s. The most serious case is between the names Yahweh and Allah. These names do not refer to the same god. If you think they do, then you are a victim of the satanic identity thief. My God’s name is defiantly not Allah! When President Bush says we all worship the same god, he is at best confused. This is because satan has stolen the name of Yahweh from God’s people. (John Fisk)

“From the rising of the sun to its going down Yaweh’s name is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3

(John Fisk and Les Lawrence are leaders of Shalom Peniel Congregation in Raleigh, North Carolina)

Topic #2   Generic Religion

Every believer must inevitably face the life or death choice of faith. Jesus made an undeniably exclusive claim that He is the only way to the Father. Likewise, Yahweh is the only god who claims to be a Father. This is no generic “we all worship the same god” kind of religion. Jesus is the only way as the unique Son of Yahweh to lead us into an intimate relationship with Yahweh, the Father God. The full personal name of Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua ben Yahweh!

ISRAEL E-CARD   Volume 2 Issue 1 January 1, 2008

Topic #1   Osama Bin Laden Changes Course

Once again, the media misses the story. Historically, the most important day of 2007 may prove to be Osama’s last tape in which he radically changes his position. “We will not recognize even one inch for Jews in the land of Palestine as other Muslim leaders have,” says Bin Laden. ”I would like to assure our people in Palestine that we will expand our jihad there.” ”We intend to liberate Palestine, the whole of Palestine from the (Jordan) river to the sea,” he said, threatening ”blood for blood, destruction for destruction.”

He is now trying to curry favor among radicals. His influence seems to be waning somewhat and he hopes to fire up his supporters. Israel has not been his main goal. However God is drawing him to focus on Jerusalem to call him to the same judgment as the nations. His voice is just one more  opposing Zion. All who are against God’s purpose will be gathered together at Jerusalem for Jesus’  final battle.

Topic #2   What is the big deal?

Background and context are needed to properly get the complication caused by bin Laden’s change. He first became a hero by defeating Russia in Afghanistan. He then accomplished the mind-numbing destruction of the twin towers. He became an almost messianic cult hero to Islamists. Lately, however Ayman Zawahiri, his number two, has begun to eclipse him. Al Qaida Iraq has lost 75% of its influence according to some estimates. There now appears to be an inner power struggle in Al Qaida. But the real action is in the spiritual dimension, where the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is preparing for the final battles! Jerusalem is not the target, it is the prize, according to my friend John Fisk.

“How Hanukkah Saved Christmas”

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ISRAEL E-CARD   Volume 1 Issue 1 April 15, 2007

Topic #1  Welcome to the first issue of Israel E-News Card

It is our opinion that most newsletters are never read in full because of their length. Therefore, we are offering a free update through this Israel E-News Card with a very short emphasis of our top choice or two of important prophetic/news events.

For three years we have been talking prophecy in a weekly local Raleigh, NC group called “The Issachar Forum, A Prophetic Think Tank”. The top subject has been the prophetic developments in Gaza. We are now in stage three of prophetic fulfillment. Chaos reigns in Gaza, but Judah will return! A downloadable brochure in PDF full color printable format is available free.

Gaza Prophetic Brochure – Go to http://www.shalompeniel.com

Topic #2   Jerusalem’s 40th Anniversary

This June, Doreen and I are rejoicing to celebrate our own 40th Anniversary in Jerusalem with the city’s 40th! Bob Jones, a widely accepted prophetic voice, said in January that June 2007 would be a major change in Israel. For 40 years they have based their decisions on humanism. This June God will start making decisions for Israel.