Growing Lukewarm :: By Daymond Duck

On Nov. 10, 2025, the Prophecy News Watch (PNW) staff posted an article that contained the following (and more):

  • Something is changing in the heart of America–quietly, steadily, and with consequences that will touch every church and every family.
  • In the last half-century, the number of Muslims in the United States has multiplied many times over.
  • A simple truth hides behind all the statistics: in just two or three generations, America will not look the same spiritually.
  • In 1970, about nine out of ten Americans identified as Christian.
  • Today, that number has dropped to around six in ten–and falling fast.
  • What happens when the balance shifts? What will our nation look like when Islamic culture begins to influence public life, education, and law on a scale we’ve never seen before?
  • Islam is not merely a religion but a complete way of life.
  • Its law, known as Sharia, governs not only worship but also marriage, inheritance, diet, modesty, and justice.
  • In Islamic thought, there is no separation between mosque and state; religion and law are one.
  • This is not a call to hatred or fear–but a call to wake up.
  • While mosques rise, churches close.
  • While Muslim families grow, Christian families dwindle.
  • While Islam gains confidence, Christianity grows timid.
  • If these trends continue, the spiritual future of America will be written not by the faith that built it, but by one that seeks to redefine it.

Jesus taught that every jot and tittle of His Word would be fulfilled.

In His letter to the Church at Laodicea, He taught that many would grow lukewarm at the end of the age.

The fulfillment of His Word is constantly moving forward.

We can see it approaching.

Here are some recent events that seem to support this:

One, concerning the Roman Catholic Church’s opposition to the deportation of illegal immigrants from the U.S.: this week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement opposing “the indiscriminate mass deportation of people.”

On Nov. 14, 2025, the White House Border Czar Tom Homan said:

  • The Catholic Church is wrong.
  • I’m a lifelong Catholic.
  • I’m saying it not only as a border czar, but I’m also saying this as a Catholic.

(My opinion: Drug smugglers, sex traffickers, terrorists, etc., that are in the U.S. illegally should be removed or jailed.)

Two, concerning the Mark of the Beast: on Nov. 13, 2025, a reader sent me an article published in Nature Biotechnology that said:

  • Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have developed tiny electronic devices, one-billionth the size of a grain of rice, that can be injected into an arm, travel through the bloodstream, and attach to the brain (based on tests in mice).
  • After that, the chips can be “wirelessly powered to provide electrical stimulation to the precise area” in a form of stimulation known as “neuromodulation.”
  • The human immune system does not reject the robot invaders, as they are “integrated with living, biological cells before being injected,” allowing them to cross the blood-brain barrier without causing damage.
  • The researchers say they hope to start clinical trials within three years.

Three, concerning the ashes of a red heifer and a rebuilt Temple at the end of the age: on Nov. 10, 2025, The Temple Institute in Jerusalem released a press statement that says:

  • The recent sacrifice of a red heifer was invalid.
  • The event was a practice exercise only, using a heifer that was deliberately invalid due to defects, including a damaged tail.
  • Priest garments used were not consecrated, further ensuring the act was non-kosher.
  • The ashes created during the exercise were left in place and are entirely invalid for ritual purification.
  • Only samples were collected—to test equipment—and by individuals who were ritually impure to ensure the act had no halachic effect.
  • Anyone who claims otherwise… is mistaken and misleading.
  • When we are ready… the real red heifer will be made, G-d willing.

The group also confirmed that four red heifers remain under observation at the Shiloh site, though none have yet received final halachic approval.

(FYI: As I see it, the problem is that some officials want to go solely by what the Old Testament says, and they say the sacrifice was valid, but other officials want to go by what the Old Testament says plus oral tradition – what some of the past rabbis added to the Scriptures – and they say the sacrifice was not valid. Individuals that are watching this will need to decide what to believe for themselves.)

Four, concerning deceit, climate change, and world government: this week, several nations met in Brazil (at the Conference of Parties; COP 30) to push for the elimination of fossil fuels (the use of windmills, solar panels, electric vehicles, etc.).

After this poorly attended conference was barely over, Pres. Trump – who calls climate change a hoax – finalized a sweeping rollback of Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas development in Alaska.

Trump restored access to more than 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska that officials say will bolster U.S. energy security and revive communities on the North Slope.

Five, concerning the decline of America: on Nov. 14, 2025, it was reported that there are now 350,000-400,000 Muslims in Texas alone.

It was also reported that there are now 224 Mosques in Dallas-Fort Worth and 109 in Houston.

Six, concerning violence or wickedness (as in the days of Noah) at the end of the age: on Nov. 13, 2025, Pres. Trump designated four “violent Antifa” European networks as foreign terrorist organizations.

The RAIR foundation said:

  • It should be noted that Antifa is not just a US domestic terror organization.
  • It is worldwide and has been in play since at least WWII, and actually before that, led by communists and Democratic Socialists.

A U.S. State Dept. spokesperson said:

  • The anarchists, Marxists, and violent extremists of Antifa have waged a terror campaign in the United States and across the Western world for decades, carrying out bombings, beatings, shootings, and riots in service of their extreme agenda.

Seven, on Nov. 11, 2025, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron hosted PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Paris.

Few people doubt that Abbas pays terrorists to kill Jews (called the pay to slay program), and the more they killed, the more he paid them.

During their meeting, Macron embraced Abbas as a “prince of peace” and promised to help the PA draft a new constitution for a State of Palestine.

(Note: I have read that Emmanuel means “God with us.” Macron means “the Mark.” Some think he is the Antichrist. I don’t. But he is from the EU, and the Antichrist will come from the EU. And now he has called Mahmoud Abbas a “prince of peace.” Incredible things are happening.)

Eight, concerning the Battle of Gog of Magog: on Nov. 14, 2025, William Koenig posted an article with a link to Nov. 10, 2025, an article in Newsweek Magazine that said:

  • Iran is accelerating its missile production with the stated goal of being able to fire 2,000 missiles at once (not 500 over 12 days as before) in any future confrontation with Israel, aiming to overwhelm the country’s advanced defense systems, according to a report by The New York Times.
  • Iran’s missile factories are reportedly operating 24 hours a day to reach the explicit goal of being able to launch2,000 missiles simultaneously.
  • If Iran reaches its target capacity, Israel’s multi-layered missile defenses could face unprecedented pressure.

(FYI: According to the Bible, it is not a matter of if there will be another war; it is a matter of when there will be another war.)

(Concerning Russia’s war with Ukraine: on Nov. 14, 2025, Russia fired at least 430 missiles and 18 drones at Ukraine in one night. Overwhelming a nation’s defense systems seems to be one of the latest tactics. When Russia, Iran, etc., attack Israel in the Battle of Gog of Magog, God said they will be like a cloud to cover the land; Ezek. 38:9. Just know that no weapon formed against Israel will prosper.)

Nine, concerning natural disasters increasing in frequency and intensity at the end of the age, on Nov. 16, 2025, it was reported that:

  • Iranian authorities have begun large-scale cloud-seeding operations in a desperate bid to generate rainfall as the country confronts its most severe drought in decades.
  • Iran’s meteorological agency said precipitation nationwide is down roughly 89 percent compared to long-term average.
  • Rainfall in the capital is the lowest in a century, reservoirs are nearing empty, and about half of Iran’s provinces have gone months without a single drop of rain.

(More: On Nov. 19, 2025, it was reported that parts of Vietnam have received more than 43 inches of rain since Nov. 15, 2025.)

Ten, concerning the Two-State Solution, in an interview on CBN News on Nov. 11, 2025, William Koenig said:

  • Point number 17 in Pres. Trump’s 20-Point Plan talks about a future Palestinian State.
  • In a Sept. 2025 meeting with Arab leaders, Pres. Trump made a commitment that he would not allow Israel to annex Judea and Samaria.
  • The U.S. has never had a president to publicly state that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
  • The Bible is very specific that God made a covenant to let Israel and their descendants live on that land (Gen. 15:18).

Here is a link to the interview:

https://cbn.com/video/shows/lethal-curricula-continue-gaza-11112025 (Starts at 16:06 and ends at 20:11 in the video).

(My opinion: Dividing the land of Israel is not something that should win the Nobel Peace Prize for Pres. Trump. It is an egregious violation of God’s everlasting covenant with Israel. It will bring the judgment of God – not peace – upon the world; Gen. 12:1-3; Joel 3:1-2.)

Eleven, concerning Pres. Trump’s talk about a future Palestinian State, on Nov. 16, 2025, Israel’s Prime Min. Netanyahu said he wanted to address two specific issues:

  • The first issue is the supposed ‘non-demilitarization’ of the part of Gaza still in Hamas’s hands. There will be no such thing. Under the 20-point plan, and in everything else, that area will be demilitarized and Hamas will be disarmed. Either this will happen the easy way, or it will happen the hard way.
  • I have opposed the establishment of a Palestinian state on any territory west of the Jordan River. I have been pushing back against these attempts for decades, doing so against external pressure as well as internal pressure. So, I don’t need encouragement, tweets, or lectures from anyone.

Twelve, concerning Pres. Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan: on Nov. 17, 2025, the Jewish News Service (JNS) reported that the UN Security Council approved Trump’s resolution to create and implement an international stabilization force (ISF) in Gaza and what U.S. Pres. Trump has called a Board of Peace, which he will lead and which will serve as a transitional government authority.

The resolution also:

  • Sets parameters for Israeli troops to withdraw from Gaza, leaving some in place to guard against resurgent terror threats.
  • States that “conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood” after the Palestinian Authority undergoes reforms and Gaza’s reconstruction is “advanced.”

Israeli officials have pushed back forcefully on the language regarding a Palestinian state, which was negotiated only into the final U.S. draft of the resolution.

Pres. Trump said, “This will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the history of the United Nations, will lead to further peace all over the world, and is a moment of true historic proportion.”

(My opinion: There may be a temporary peace – I don’t know – but if there is one, it won’t last.)

(Update: On May 25, 2025, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, addressed the UN and said, “A vote against this resolution is a vote to return to war. Time is not on the side of peace. This is not the time for endless debate and lawyering. The clock is ticking like a time bomb. So, let us vote for this resolution, not as a compromise, but as a covenant for the children of Gaza and for peace that endures.” Notice that Waltz called Trump’s resolution “a covenant for the children of Gaza and for peace.” As I understand it, the Antichrist will confirm – strengthen – a covenant with many for peace. As the old saying goes, “you can’t make this up.”)

Thirteen, concerning New York mayor-elect Mamdani: on Nov. 16, 2025, it was reported that he wants Macy’s to pay $10 million to rent 5th Ave. for 3 hours for the Thanksgiving Day parade.

Macy’s said they would have to charge admission to the parade, and announced that this is the end of the parade.

(More: On Nov. 18, 2025, it was reported that large crowds of Muslims walked directly through a Christmas market in Germany, chanting: “There is no God but Allah, Allah Akbar.”)

Fourteen, concerning the election of Mamdani and hatred for Jews at the end of the age: on Nov. 16, 2025, the outgoing Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, said:

  • It has now become “cool and hip” to be antisemitic around the globe, including in New York City—home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel—and that a whole generation has been raised on lies picked up via social media.
  • New York Jews must not be complacent amid this burst of antisemitism that is likely to increase after Mamdani’s victory.
  • People are comfortable with being antisemitic.

Fifteen, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on Nov. 17, 2025, Pres. Trump announced that the U.S. will sell F-35 stealth fighters (perhaps as many as 48) to Saudi Arabia.

Israel is leery, but has not opposed the sale outright.

Israel hopes Washington will condition delivery of the jets on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

Trump seems to think that will happen soon, but Saudi Arabia is still requiring a path to Palestinian statehood in exchange for its agreement.

Congress will have to approve the sale for it to be finalized (and they probably will).

(Update: Following his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salmon MBS), Trump said Saudi Arabia should get top-of-the-line F-35s like Israel. It was also reported that Trump intends to sell 300 tanks to Saudi Arabia.)

(My opinion: I believe God will eventually bring Israel to the point where Israel will have to depend on Jehovah for help. They are now learning that they can’t depend on the U.S. They will turn from the U.S. to the Antichrist and a false peace, but the Antichrist will betray them, and the false peace will fail. All the nations will be against them; many Jews will get saved during the Tribulation Period, and then the nation of Israel will start depending on Jehovah late in the Tribulation Period.)

(More: MBS agreed to invest $600 billion in the U.S., with the Saudi Crown Prince promising to increase that to $1 trillion.)

Sixteen, concerning the ceasefire in Gaza: on Nov. 20, 2025, it was reported that terrorists in Gaza fired on Israeli troops. This was the third day in a row that the ceasefire has been violated. In every case, Israel fired back.

Seventeen, concerning the Battle of Gog of Magog: Ezek. 38:5-6 lists the nations that will attack Israel in the latter days and latter years (Russia, Iran, Turkey, etc.).

And Ezek. 38:13 gives a list of nations (Sheba, Dedan, the merchants of Tarshish and all the young lions) that will question it but not help Israel.

Sheba and Dedan are cities in Saudi Arabia.

Some prophecy teachers think the merchants of Tarshish is the UK (whose symbol is the standing lion), and the young lions are the nations that came out of the UK (the U.S., Canada, Australia, etc.).

Anyway, on Nov. 19, 2025, Pres. Trump elevated Saudi Arabia to the status of a “major non-NATO ally,” a designation that significantly expands the military relationship between Washington and Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia also signed a number of agreements to strengthen its ties with the U.S.

Have you got this? — The coalition of nations (Russia, Iran, Turkey, etc.) that will attack Israel in the latter years and latter days is forming, and the coalition of nations (Saudi Arabia, UK, U.S., etc.) that will question the attack and not help Israel in the latter years and latter days is forming.

(My question: Should we think the fact that Ezekiel revealed this about 2,800 years ago and got it right is a coincidence?)

(BTW: Don’t be concerned about the nations not helping Israel. God will protect Israel.)

FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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Anxious :: By Daymond Duck

I receive dozens of e-mails from Rapture Ready readers every day.

A few readers send me several e-mails every day.

They want to be sure that I didn’t miss important reports, and some hope that I will alert others.

I have already read most of the articles they send, but I receive a few articles about things that I was unaware of.

I try to pass on reports about things that I believe people should know.

I receive a few e-mails from readers that tell me they are anxious for the Rapture to happen.

Quite often, they want to join deceased loved ones in heaven (some are sick, elderly, lonesome, etc.).

Some say:

  • I can’t wait for the Rapture to happen.
  • I wish the Rapture would happen today.
  • I hope I don’t have to wait a long time until Jesus comes for His church.
  • I hope I don’t have to wait until the Feast of Trumpets arrives next year.
  • The sooner the better.
  • There will be something in the news about world government, a global ID, Iran threatening to attack Israel, or whatever, and they will say hooray, glory, hallelujah, it means we are getting close.

This is the point: a few people, not all, are anxious for the Rapture to happen.

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is close:

One, on Nov. 6, 2025, Pres. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords.

Some prophecy teachers believe the Abraham Accords could lead to a covenant of peace with many in the Middle East that may be confirmed by the Antichrist in the future.

We cannot be sure of that, but it bears watching.

Two, following the announcement that Kazakhstan will sign the Abraham Accords, the Prophecy News Watch (PNW) staff posted an excellent article on Nov. 8, 2025, that, among other things, says:

>For decades, peace in the Middle East was thought to be impossible without addressing the deep rift between Israel and her Arab neighbors. Yet under the Abraham Accords, barriers have fallen one by one. Bahrain, the UAE, Morocco, and Sudan have all entered into agreements with Israel, shifting regional alliances and reshaping global diplomacy.

>Now, the attention turns to Saudi Arabia. If Saudi Arabia signs on, it would be nothing short of historic — not only politically and economically, but spiritually. It would mark the most significant normalization between Israel and the Arab world since the founding of the modern Jewish state in 1948.

>The current peace deals are political, not prophetic. Yet, they represent something unprecedented: Israel, a nation once surrounded by sworn enemies, is now finding open doors in the very lands that once sought her destruction. And now, we are watching as one Muslim nation after another edges closer to formal peace.

>If a day comes when Israel enters a sweeping, all-encompassing treaty with “many” nations — particularly if that agreement includes time-bound commitments or global oversight — prophecy-minded believers will take notice. That may be the beginning of Daniel’s seventieth week, the final countdown before Christ’s return. This leaves us watching carefully. Not panicking, not speculating wildly, but staying spiritually alert.

>We’re living in extraordinary times — times when headlines and Scripture seem to intertwine more closely than ever before.

>Kazakhstan’s entry into the Abraham Accords is not just a diplomatic headline. It’s a reminder that the world is moving — swiftly, quietly — toward something larger. As more nations line up, as Saudi Arabia weighs its next move, and as global leaders talk about “peace in our time,” we would be wise to keep our hearts grounded in the Word of God.

>The Abraham Accords may not be the final covenant foretold in Daniel — but they may be the prelude to something much bigger. Whether we are witnessing history’s greatest peace initiative or the quiet setup for the events of Revelation, one thing is certain: God’s hand is still moving in the nations.

The above is just some of what the article said. Here is a link to the entire article:

https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=9087

(More: On Nov. 9, 2025, it was reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman will visit the White House next week for talks with Pres. Trump, and it could open the path for Saudi Arabia to agree to the Abraham Accords. But to do that, Bin Salman is requiring that Israel agrees to move forward with the Two-State Solution.)

(FYI: According to the Bible, the Two-State Solution will move the world toward the Battle of Armageddon. Gaza is part of the land that God promised to Israel, and He has warned the world not to divide it. He knows what Kushner, Witkoff, and Bin Salmon are trying to do. He knew what they would try to do before they were born. He does not go back on His promises. With God, a promise made is a promise kept, and a warning from heaven should not be ignored.)

Three, concerning deceit: on Nov. 6, 2025, Amy Mek, an investigative reporter for the RAIR Foundation USA, suggested that,

  • Muslims are turning “Freedom of Religion” against America.
  • Instead of using “Freedom of Religion” to protect Americans’ private religious beliefs, Muslims are using it to establish a foreign political system in America (Sharia laws that seek to control what people believe).
  • Islam is a political system disguised as a religion.
  • The U.S. Constitution protects faith in America, not Islamic foreign conquest of America.

(My opinion: This is leading to division in America, the decline of America, and ultimately the persecution of non-Muslims in America.)

Four, concerning the empowerment of Islam in America: on Nov. 9, 2025, the RAIR Foundation said, “This week, terror-linked Islamic organizations are celebrating a stunning milestone: a record forty-two Muslim candidates elected to public office across the United States, the most significant wave of Muslim political victories in American history.”

(FYI: A few weeks ago, a high-ranking Muslim said, “We have 4,000 mosques in the country…. If each mosque funds five students in journalism, filmmaking, political science, and law… by 2050, we will have 100,000 of each — and we will run for office at all levels of government” (in the U.S.)

Five, concerning the Holy Spirit drawing the Jews back to Israel at the end of the age: on Nov. 8, 2025, a reader sent an article to me that says Israel Channel 14 is reporting that:

  • More than 590 Jewish companies from New York have declared their intent to move to Israel.
  • A Jewish agency is already working on preparations for the relocation of up to 1,500,000 Jews from the city and surrounding suburbs.

(My comment: I am not familiar with the source of this report, but if this is true, it will be a major fulfillment of God’s Word, evidence that God can bring good out of all things, and a major blow to New York City for electing Mamdani.)

(More: On Nov. 10, 2025, an investigative reporter said leaked documents prepared by a group called the Democratic Socialists of America spell out a plan to pressure Mamdani to push an anti-Israel agenda in New York City.)

Six, concerning an increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters at the end of the age: on Nov. 6, 2025, it was reported that Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 114 people in the Philippines (the deadliest disaster to hit there), left 127 missing, and it is now battering Vietnam with 24 inches of rain, gusts up to 137 mph, 10-foot waves.

537,000 people have been evacuated, mostly by boat, and about 2 million people have been impacted. The damage is extensive, and many are without electricity.

(Update: As of Nov. 8, 2025, it has been confirmed that more than 200 were killed by Kalmaegi in the Philippines.)

(More: On Nov. 8, 2025, it was reported that a second typhoon will strike the Philippines on Nov. 9-10, 2025.)

Seven, concerning Iran and the possibility that God’s judgment is falling on Iran for its never-ending attempts to destroy Israel: on Nov. 8, 2025, it was reported that:

  • President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that Iran’s capital, Tehran, might have to be evacuated if there are no rains in the next two months.
  • He said, “If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in Tehran next month. If the drought continues, we will run out of water and be forced to evacuate the city.”
  • He called the situation “extremely critical,” and cited reports that Tehran’s dam reservoirs have fallen to their lowest level in 60 years.
  • According to the director of the Tehran Water Company, the largest water reservoir serving the capital currently holds 14 million cubic meters, compared to 86 million at the same time last year.
  • Latyan Dam, another key reservoir, is only about nine percent full. “Latyan’s water storage is just nine million cubic meters,” Deputy Energy Minister Mohammad Javanbakht said recently, calling the situation “critical.”

(FYI: The Bible says God will send an angel to dry up the Euphrates River to make way for the Kings of the East to enter the Middle East; Rev. 16:12.)

(FYI: Some think Iran’s water shortage could cause Iran to covet Israel’s desalination technology.)

Eight, on Nov. 7, 2025, it was reported that Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other Israeli officials.

Most prophecy teachers believe Turkey will join Russia, Iran, and several Islamic allies in an attack on Israel (called the Battle of Gog of Magog) in the latter years and latter days (Ezek. 38-39).

(Update: On Nov. 9, 2025, Israel’s Defense Min. said the real genocide is Turkey’s massacre of the Kurds.)

(More: Turkey wants to join Pres. Trump’s International Stabilization Force in the Gaza Strip. But because of Turkey’s animosity toward Israel, on Nov. 9, 2025, an Israeli spokesperson said Israel will not agree to the deployment of Turkish soldiers in the Gaza Strip, and Israel is opposed to Turkish involvement in the reconstruction of Gaza. Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Turkish boots on the ground in the Gaza Strip.)

Nine, concerning wars and rumors of wars at the end of the age (and possibly implications for the Battle of Gog of Magog): on Nov. 9, 2025, the New York Times reported that:

  • Another outbreak of war between Israel and Iranis only a matter of time.
  • Negotiations (with Iran) appear to be dead, and Iran’s claims that its 11 nuclear weaponsare either buried or under rubble are not convincing to Israel.
  • With no negotiations underway, no certainty on Iran’s stockpile, and no nuclear oversight, another Israeli attack is almost inevitable.
  • An Iranian official said Iran is likely to respond to an attack from Israel in a less restrained way than it did in June.

Ten, concerning Pres. Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan and peace in the Middle East: on Nov. 11, 2025, PA Pres. Mahmoud Abbas will visit French Pres. Macron to discuss a full implementation of a ceasefire, and peace and safety in the Middle East.

Macron (who has already recognized the creation of a Palestinian State) said that reforming the P.A. is “an essential condition for the lasting return of stability and the emergence of a viable, democratic and sovereign Palestinian state living in peace and security alongside Israel.”

“Peace and security” can also be translated “peace and safety.”

(Update: Hamas agreed to return all the bodies of the hostages in Phase I of Trump’s 20-Point Peace plan, but it has still not returned 4 of the bodies.)

(Update: Hamas said it will return the body of another hostage at 8 p.m. Gaza time on Nov. 13, 2025. Israel believes Hamas knows where the remains of the other 3 are.)

Eleven, concerning wars and rumors of wars at the end of the age: on Nov. 7, 2025, U.S. Sec. of the Dept. of War, Pete Hegseth, stated that the U.S. is placing the U.S. acquisition system on a wartime footing.

He believes it is taking the Pentagon bureaucracy and America’s industrial base too long to act and prepare for war in this modern world.

He wants to speed up the process for purchasing and building weapons and equipment, and shorten the time to prepare for war if needed.

Twelve, concerning wickedness and violence (days of Noah) at the end of the age: it was recently reported that:

  • FBI Director Kash Patel admitted that there are now “110,000 gang members”living in Chicago.
  • They outnumber the police by about a 10 to 1 margin, and there are many neighborhoods that are simply not safe for anyone to go into at night.

Thirteen, concerning a falling away in the church at the end of the age: on Nov. 12, 2025, the Prophecy News Watch staff reported that:

  • A shocking ceremony in Berlin has once again exposed the moral collapse of the modern church. A so-called pastor — a 33-year-old youth minister named Lena Müller — stood outside a Protestant church and blessed the “marriage” of four men to each other. Yes, four. Two Latvians, a Thai citizen, and a Spaniard stood hand in hand as Müller pronounced them “married in the eyes of God.”
  • When the church ceases to stand on Scripture, it doesn’t simply drift off course — it sinks into the depths of moral confusion. If we allow the redefinition of marriage to include four men, why not five? Why not ten? If “love” is the only standard, where does it end? Why not bless polygamy, or polyamory, or whatever new permutation fallen humanity dreams up next?
  • When the church ceases to define sin, society will define it for us. And society has made its verdict clear: feelings are god, and truth is hate speech.

FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

duck_daymond@yahoo.com