Netanyahu’s Victory and Tabernacles

28 09 2023

Dry Bones victory tour

Sundown tonight is the start of the Feast of Tabernacles. 30,000 Christians are in Israel celebrating with the Israelis. Beginning with Moses’ tabernacle, God revealed His desire to live among men. This was fulfilled in Yeshua as Immanuel, God with us.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”  John 1:14

Some translations say: “He took up residence among us.” or “He tabernacled among us.”

All of these prophetic events in our day point to Yehovah God keeping His word. I believe Netanyahu’s speech to the UN last week was another step of God’s restoration of Israel. Consider this commentary from the Israeli cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen:

“What was to be a humiliating trip to the U.S. for Netanyahu (long uninvited to the White House) was somehow finessed into a kind of victory tour. The opening event with Elon Musk was a triumph, and potentially, was the birth of a new partnership to face the challenges and opportunities of the fast-evolving future of Artificial Intelligence. The Prime Minister’s UN speech was classic Bibi. When asked about “Normalization” with the Saudis, Netanyahu assured interviewers that it was a sure thing. And he did so with such a twinkle in his eye that I wondered if an agreement between Bibi and MBS had already been reached, in secret.”  Dry Bones

Many Christians have not seen that Saudi Arabia will be on Israel’s side in the Gog and Magog war of Ezekiel 38:13. Sheba and Dedan are in modern Saudi Arabia. Note this comment from Israeli believer and Bible teacher Amir Tsarfati.

“Every time a new peace deal for Israel is on the horizon, fake news on a seven year treaty is spread by irresponsible biblically illiterate people. The normalization with Saudi Arabia is going to fulfill prophecy, but what it fulfills is much different than the one regarding the antichrist. It will fulfill the need for Sheba and Dedan to be on the criticizing side of the Ezekiel 38 invasion to Israel rather than to be part of it.”

When the Saudis join the Abraham Accords it will bring an era of peace between Israel and the Arabs that is necessary before the Gog and Magog invasion. Today’s news is literally the Bible fulfilled. Selah.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, wisdom for Netanyahu, and for seasonal rains.

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The Cartoon View from Israel

10 08 2023

Dry Bones Abraham Discords

There is sharply contrasting news as viewed from Israel, compared with U.S. media. This is a particular problem for American Jews. Today I am sharing the view of an honored Israeli cartoonist who started publishing his satirical cartoons for the Jerusalem Post in 1973. Yaakov Kirschen represents an insiders perspective of Israel news.

“U.S. President Joe Biden’s attempt to cobble together some kind of Israeli-Saudi normalization deal before the 2024 American election is, it seems to me, doomed to fail. It feels like Joe has been led astray by Tom Friedman at the New York Times. Unfortunately Friedman has the U.S. president’s ear and the trust of a great many American Jews. And that is not doing us much good. He is working hard to depose the democratically elected government of the Jewish state and THAT is beyond the pale.” Yaakov Kirschen

Today’s Dry Bones cartoon lampoons the bumbling attempt by President Biden to impose himself as a mediator between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed (aka MBS). There has been very fruitful back channel Israel/Saudi cooperation for several years based on mutual goals. MBS needs Israel to augment his tourist plans for Neom, his Red Sea resort. Joe Biden needs distractions away from his growing legal problems, and also needs political victories for the 2024 election.

The two countries are very close to an agreement, but Biden is inserting a demand on Israel that will kill the deal. He insists on the failed “two-state plan” to be included. Israel will never agree to that plan because it threatens the very existence of Israel. This is a classic example of Joel’s prophetic warning.

“For behold, in those days and at that time, when I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, ​​I will also gather all nations, and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there on account of My people, My heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations; ​​They have also divided up My land.”  Joel 3:1-2

For Joe Biden, it is a win-win situation. If Israel agrees, he claims credit. If Netanyahu turns it down, he becomes the scapegoat. Biden can claim he tried. However, the deciding factor is the eternal promises of Yehovah God that He will restore all of the land to Israel. It is the dividers of the land that will be judged.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for seasonal rains.

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Northern Idaho Ministry

5 11 2021

Montana Mts from Sandpoint Idaho

My final weekend in Idaho will be busy with meetings at Sandpoint River of Life on Saturday at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and then Sunday morning at the Cocolalla Cowboy Church.

Here are a few headlines that connect to prophecy this week. One of the most important ongoing moves of God for Israel continue to be the Abraham Accords. The first story about President Biden trying to add Saudi Arabia to the Accords is quite significant. He has tried to cancel just about everything else started by President Trump except this. Why? God is the real source of the Accords. It is moving forward in spite of the Biden administration overall reversals. Don’t worry about geo-political moves, instead watch what the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is doing. He is right on track to fulfill His word to the uttermost.

Biden working to add Saudi Arabia to Abraham Accords – Biden administration working with Saudi Arabia on normalization of ties with Israel, USA concludes.

What the New York Times Meant for Evil, God Used for Good – In its documentary hit piece “Whose Promised Land?” the venerable Gray Lady inadvertently confirmed Israel’s biblical mandate.

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism with Al Ula archaeological dig – Saudi Arabia is looking to tourism in an attempt to diversify the kingdom’s oil heavy economy. Efforts are underway in Saudi Arabia’s Al Ula desert to unearth 2,000 year old ancient artifacts left behind by the kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan.

There is much more to be revealed about the place of Saudi Arabia in Israel prophecy, especially regarding tourism. Stay tuned. I will be sharing some of that this weekend. Every single ancient place mentioned in these verses are in modern Saudi Arabia!

The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of Yehovah. ​​All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, and I will glorify the house of My glory. Isaiah 60:6-7

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and thank Him for seasonal rains.

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Is America Changing Sides?

2 05 2021

Dry Bones Question

The Trump Administration was clearly the most pro-Israel in U.S. history. “Coincidently” our economy was blessed off the charts and unemployment at historic lows, especially for minorities. We saw with our own eyes the fulfillment of Yehovah’s promise to bless those who bless Israel. That is why we were blessed. It was not because of President Trumps diplomatic prowess, it was the promise of the immutable God.

“I will make you a great nation; ​​I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. ​​I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you;​​ and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:2-3

However, the Biden Administration is reversing every single Israel policy of Trump that it can. This is not only regarding Israel but also Saudi Arabia and the entire Sunni Arab people. Islam is divided 85% Sunni and 15% Shia (Iran). But, ironically, by standing with Iran, Biden is pushing most Arabs toward looking to Israel for protection against Iran.

Report: US agrees to unfreeze $7 billion, free Iranians in prisoner swap with Tehran – Biden administration denies reports it agreed to free 4 Iranian suspects, release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets in exchange.

Whether this report is accurate will be obvious soon enough, but the general policy change toward Israel is well documented with reviving the Iran deal, renewed financial support for Palestinians terror, in violation of the Taylor Force Act, and open support of Netanyahu’s rivals. This election interference is unlawful. There is no doubt that America has changed direction from blessing Israel to cursing Israel. The consequences will be dire for us. We must pray that our Congress will stand up to President Biden and his extreme leftist cronies to block this turn against Israel. We must pray and act for our sake and for Israel.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for seasonal rains to fall in Israel.

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Israel + Saudi Arabia = Peace?

23 11 2020

Neom meeting

Breaking News Today! – Dramatic secret meeting between Israel and Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed, Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. This just happened last night. It has been officially confirmed by Israel that the meeting took place. This is very clear evidence of a brewing peace deal. Here are fresh reports:

‘Huge Drama:’ Israelis Excited Over Netanyahu Meeting in Saudi Arabia – Saudi officials confirm secret meeting, sparking new hopes of peace

Netanyahu discussed normalization with Saudi Crown Prince – Senior Saudi official says Israeli PM and Saudi Crown Prince discussed normalization but did not reach any agreement in last night’s meeting

PM secretly meets with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, Pompeo in Saudi Arabia – Mossad Director Yossi Cohen said to accompany Netanyahu on trip focused on Jerusalem-Riyadh ties, and possibly the signing of a peace accord with the Gulf power in the near future.

This major meeting has Israel and Saudi Arabia buzzing, as well as the rest of the Middle East. The possibilities are amazing as the Arab states choose to align with Israel to jointly resist Iran’s terror threats. The Iranian Shia Ayatollahs and Mullahs are sworn to the destruction of the Arab monarchies because of the ancient divisions of Islam between Shias and Sunnis. Naturally, there is opposition to the talks from Hamas in Gaza. Even the Arab members of Israel’s Knesset (Parliament) are exposed, as against peace.

Arab MKs condemn Netanyahu’s Saudi visit, warn it could spark war – Joint List lawmakers, who also opposed normalization with UAE and Bahrain, claim Trump and PM have ‘nothing to lose’; Hamas demands explanation from Riyadh

One final aspect is fascinating on a different level. This surprise talks were held in the new Saudi city of Neom on the Red Sea. This is a $500 BILLION project by MBS (Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman). But it happens to be right where Mt. Sinai is located. My theory is that MBS plans to use Mt. Sinai as the crown tourist attraction for his Neom project, and for this he needs peace and normal relations with Israel.

NEOM – AN ACCELERATOR OF HUMAN PROGRESS

For all of this we must be in much prayer. Remember what I have been saying about the future of Saudi Arabia according Isaiah 60. All the places in these two verses are in Saudi Arabia.

“The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; ​​All those from Sheba shall come; ​​They shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of Yehovah. ​​All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, and I will glorify the house of My glory.” Isaiah 60:6-7

If you can believe the Bible, it says they will be accepted on Yehovah’s altar! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray and thank God for Israel’s rain.

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Was the Burning Bush in Saudi Arabia?

28 07 2020

Red Sea crossing

God spoke to Moses from a bush that burned without being consumed. Yehovah called the area “holy ground” and Moses had to remove his shoes. Where exactly did this conversation take place, geographically speaking?

“Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of Yehovah appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed.” Exodus 3:1-2

He was at a mountain called Horeb, which is another name for Sinai, (by the agreement of most scholars). Notice that this incident occurred when Moses was living in Midian, which is located in what today is Saudi Arabia, east of the right tongue of the Red Sea. Also note that Horeb was called “the mountain of God.” There are three reasons why this is important.

First, the “burning bush” conversation was God’s call to Moses to set His people free from Egypt and included a little noticed geographic imperative. Moses was commanded to bring the freed children of Israel to the same mountain.

So He said, “I will certainly be with you. And this shall be a sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.” Exodus 3:12

Secondly, the location had a more important purpose in God’s plan. That same mountain  was where God gave the Ten Commandments. I never realized that this all happened in modern Saudi Arabia. There are multiple videos on YouTube about Mt. Sinai in Saudi Arabia. This is a major change from earlier archaeology.

Thirdly,  there is an amazing prophecy in Isaiah 60 stating that the people from the same geographical area will ultimately worship Yehovah God in Jerusalem. Does this indicate the salvation of the Saudis? All the places in these two verses are in Saudi Arabia.

“The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of Yehovah. ​​All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, and I will glorify the house of My glory.” Isaiah 60:6-7

Wow! They will be accepted at Yehovah’s altar in Jerusalem! Have you ever seen this? If this is a future prophecy, it indicates they will accept Yeshua as Messiah and Son of God, and join with Israel. What an amazing prophecy.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

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Saudi Checkmate

18 11 2017

Saudi kings

Saudi Arabia transformation will be complete with the ascension to the throne of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, aka MBS. Reports are swirling in the media that King Salman, who is 81, will leave the throne next week. His 32-year-old son represents a spectacular departure from many years of elderly kings.

Report claims Saudi king, 81, to hand reins to son next week

The 81-year-old king will continue as a ceremonial figurehead, handing over official leadership of the country to his son — often referred to as MBS, the Daily Mail quoted royal sources as saying.Times of Israel

Fox News Special Report with Bret Baier reported the story Friday night, but it does not appear on their website today. While the timing may change, it is nevertheless inevitable for the young Prince to become King. Stay tuned.

Saudi Prince Muhammad is on eve of accession, plans war on Iran, with Israeli attack on Hizballah DEBKAfile

This has huge implications for Israel and for the Psalm 83 War we have discussed for several years now. Pray for wisdom for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Pray that he will listen to Yehovah God’s guidance from the Holy Spirit. Many world events are falling into place with Biblical prophecy.

There seems to be a rapid rise of millennials as heads-of-state, such as Macron in France and Kim Jung-Un in North Korea. You also see this in the immediate future of the Democrat Party. Sociologists chart the present living generations as: the Greatest Gen, baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z. I think it is interesting that they are named using the last letter of the alphabet, since I believe we are living in the last generation before the Messiah comes. I explained this in my book, Generation LAST.

Gen Z kids were the first-born with the Internet and are suspected to be the most individualistic and technology-dependent generation. Sometimes referred to as the iGeneration. NPR

With all the changes on the world stage, you can be sure of one thing. God is right on schedule. He is in control and the Messiah Yeshua is coming soon. Keep looking up!

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. Luke 21:32-33 NLT

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and pray for rain in Israel!

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Rise of Arab Army!

28 03 2015

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Acceleration: While you were watching basketball, the Middle East has turned a new dark corner. Saudi Arabia has attacked Yemeni rebels and now Egypt is joining along with Jordan. This might be a good thing if it was just about Yemen, but the next turn could be deadly for Israel. The armies that are massing will be getting good practice that could turn against Israel. Look at this headline from Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria.

Nasrallah: Israel Should be Targeted, Not Yemen Hezbollah leader blasts Saudi Arabia for launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels, saying it should lead a campaign against Israel. Speaking in a televised speech, Nasrallah said the military campaign should be directed at Israel, not Yemen, adding that if the warplanes were directed towards Israel, Hezbollah would join in.

This could be the trigger that leads to the end of the Psalm 83 War. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is now openly talking about getting nukes because of Obama concessions to Iran.

The Israeli elections concluded with a stunning victory for PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The last polls had him behind by four or five seats and he won by six, a swing of 10 seats! This was despite (or perhaps because of) President Obama’s attempt to influence the vote toward the liberal Herzog. Even the New York Times reported the growing acrimony toward not only the PM, but Israel itself.

White House Antagonism Toward Netanyahu Grows The White House is stepping up its antagonism toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite his victory in this week’s elections, signaling that it is in no rush to repair a historic rift between the United States and Israel.

Obama-Netanyahu Hostility is ‘Unprecedented’ in History Historian reveals the key clashes between US presidents and Israeli prime ministers, and why none have been as bad as the ‘new low.’

In just two weeks, major shifts have occurred that may accelerate the timing of prophetic fulfillment regarding God’s promises of Israel’s restoration and favor.

The Remnant of Israel Saved “At the same time,” says Yehovah, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.” Thus says Yehovah: ​​“The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness—​​Israel, when I went to give him rest.” ​​Yehovah has appeared of old to me, saying: ​​“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you. ​​Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, ​​O virgin of Israel! ​​You shall again be adorned with your tambourines, and shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice. ​​You shall yet plant vines on the mountains of Samaria; ​​The planters shall plant and eat them as ordinary food. ​​For there shall be a day when the watchmen will cry on Mount Ephraim, ​‘​Arise, and let us go up to Zion, ​​To Yehovah our God.’ ” Jeremiah 31:1-6
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(I have taken the liberty to change the word “LORD” to Yehovah. Every single time you see LORD or GOD in all capital letters in the Old Testament, the actual Hebrew word is Yehovah. This name occurs 6,828 times in the Hebrew text, yet remains untranslated in most Bibles. His name, obscured for 2,500 years, is now being revealed. It is TIME to restore the name of Yehovah! (for deeper study click here.)

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