Sundown Saturday March 23 the Jews celebrate Purim. Based on the Book of Esther, Jews celebrate yet another historical failure of their enemies’ attempt to annihilate the chosen people. Satan’s goal to eliminate Israel and the Jews is repeated through thousands of years, always ending in failure. Purim is a happy celebration of one of Satan’s defeats. Jews celebrate with parties, parades, costumes and reenactments of the story of Esther, Mordecai, and the evil Haman. We often quote Psalm 83 where this Satanic purpose is revealed. Two observations are clear, that the enemies of Israel are motivated by their hatred of Yehovah God, and they intend to stamp out the very memory of Israel.
“For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate You have lifted up their head. They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against Your sheltered ones. They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” Psalm 83:2-4
This year it has special significance in the context of the Gaza War. It is not insignificant that the perpetrator in Esther is the same Persia/Iran behind the Gaza War today. Persia changed their name to Iran on March 21, 1935, two days after Purim in that year. The location was Hitler’s Berlin and the purpose was to join with the Nazi scourge.
“Unfortunately, with the rise of Hitler in the 1930’s, “Aryan” came to be associated with the Nazi definition: being of Non-Jewish Caucasian descent, especially the blue eyed, blond haired Nordic races that Hitler himself favored and hoped to make a master race. … At the suggestion of the Persian Legation in Berlin, the Tehran government, on the Persian New Year, March 21, 1935, substituted Iran for Persia as the official name of the country.” Persians Are Not Arabs
Let’s not get too far into the weeds. The point is that the demonic principality ruling Iran today is the same as Nazi Germany and ancient Persia. The devil is still at it. It will end only when the Messiah comes. The current timing indicates that we are closer than we think to all the end of days prophesies being fulfilled. How ironic and timely that Iran assumes a new position at the United Nations during Purim:
Repeating History: Evil Iranian Leader To Chair UN Agency… On Purim – The Islamic Republic of Iran assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament on Monday March 18.
Alternate Reality: Iran Becomes President of UN Conference on Disarmament
“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” Matthew 24:32-35
Even so, come quickly Yeshua, our Messiah! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the troops, the leaders, and for rain.
Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists (Read more)
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Two Judgements Against Iran
20 08 2026Today let’s take a closer look at Jeremiah’s prophecy regarding Iran as the world waits. President Trump has decided to withhold military action to allow the economic sanctions to weaken the Islamic Republic. Soon the word will be given to call the Iranian people to come out and take over their country. Some Christians are confused or uninformed of God’s point of view, so let’s dig in.
The attached photo of my outline of Jeremiah 49 needs just a bit of introduction. You can click on the photo to enlarge it, or print it out. The green highlights are my own comments. The rest is the text from the NKJV. The bottom reveals the chronological order of the events described.
The key to understanding this prophecy lies in seeing that there are TWO judgements. The first was against the Shah and his monarchy in 1979 in verse 35. The second is against the Ayatollah’s regime in the present day. Also, note that Elam has been used historically referring to Iran/Persia. In fact, The Book of Esther takes place in the area of ancient Elam when Shushan was the capital of Persia.
The most amazing part of the prophecy is that Yehovah said He would establish His throne in there. Since the Scripture is full of verses locating His throne in Jerusalem, we must consider what He means about Iran. I believe He is enthroning Jesus on the hearts of the Iranian people. There are many credible reports of the people rejecting not only the regime, but the religion of the terrorists. In the past decade some 50,000 mosques have been closed or destroyed. The people have been turning to Jesus! Ten years ago the estimates hit a million converts, then three million, and recently some say that eight million Iranians have followed Jesus! The end of the Islamic terrorist republic will clear the way for the Ezekiel 38 extraordinary peace that precedes the Gog and Magog invasion.
“I will set My throne in Elam, and will destroy from there the king and the princes,’ says Yehovah. ‘But it shall come to pass in the latter days: I will bring back the captives of Elam,’ says Yehovah.” Jeremiah 49:38-39
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for the Iranian people!
Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists (God is Faithful!)
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