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Wicked Hearts :: By Nathele Graham

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“For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart” (Psalm 11:2).

He was a good man, a man who loved God and served Him to the best of his abilities. His name was Stephen. He lived in Jerusalem when Christianity was beginning to grow. There always seems to be some sort of division within the Christian community, and so it was in the early days of Christianity.

“And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration” (Acts 6:1).

At that time, there were people in need, and the members of the church were trying to care for those needs, in particular, widows. In order to better tend to all the needs of the people within the congregation, it was decided that men would be appointed to oversee the care of those in need. The Apostles knew it was important that they stay in prayer and seek God’s guidance, and others should tend to the needs of the congregation. Seven men were chosen who were honest, full of the Holy Ghost, and had wisdom. Stephen was one of them.

“And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith” (Acts 6:7).

The simple act of doing God’s work within the congregation brought people to faith, and the congregation grew.

“And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people” (Acts 6:8). 

I think I would have liked Stephen.

As happens too often, people will ruin a good thing. “Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen” (Acts 6:9).

Some people just can’t deal with a man like Stephen who served the Lord and was very knowledgeable about his faith. These troublemakers were unable to silence Stephen because he spoke with the power of the Holy Spirit. These wicked people talked others into saying lies against Stephen.

“Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God” (Acts 6:11).

They resorted to lies in order to silence him. They stirred up community leaders who arrested Stephen and brought him before the council. False witnesses said that he spoke blasphemous words against the Jewish ways.

“For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us” (Acts 6:14).

Stephen didn’t let these false accusations change the way he represented Christ. Jesus fulfilled the Law and the Prophets (which fulfilled prophecy) but didn’t destroy it.

Whenever we take a stand for Christ, we run the risk of being hated for exposing sin in the hearts of people. Jesus said this would happen. “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you” (John 15:18-19). 

The world hates because the world doesn’t know Jesus. Christians need to step away from worldly ways and love others in the way Jesus loved. It isn’t love if we ignore the sin that’s sending the unsaved person to eternity in Hell. We must share the Gospel and help the lost to come to a saving faith in Jesus. That’s exactly what Stephen did. He explained Jewish history to the Jewish leaders who questioned him. Stephen spoke truth, but the wicked hearts of those listening couldn’t accept the truth.

Ever since the call of Abraham, the Jewish people have had troubles and persecution because of their rebellion against God. It was only when they trusted God that they found blessings. They had seen God’s miracles when He took them from slavery in Egypt and led them to the Promised Land, but they allowed their hearts to turn away from God, who was leading them to His promises; they turned to worshipping demonic idols.

Stephen pointed out that the Jewish people had a history of first rejecting God’s promise and having troubles, then later accepting it and finding blessings. Stephen’s words touched a sore spot in the hearts of the wicked.

“When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart and they gnashed on him with their teeth” (Acts 7:54).

These Jewish leaders weren’t any different than sinners today. When their sin was pointed out to them, they became angry and set their hearts to kill the messenger in order to stop the message.

“Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul” (Acts 7:57-58).

The wicked can plug their ears and not listen to God’s truth, but their ignorance will never stop the truth from being the truth. Sin is sin even when you plug your ears and call evil good. Wicked hearts will always reject God’s truth.

God’s truth will never be stopped. Wicked people with evil in their hearts and souls have tried for centuries to stop the Gospel from being preached. Stephen was the first person to be martyred for his faith in Jesus. He spoke God’s truth in love; boldly, with no fear. Even unto death, the Holy Spirit was with him, and as the rocks were hurled at him, taking his life, Stephen stepped into eternal life and found peace with the Lord whom he served.

A young man who was there and heard Stephen’s words was Saul. When you share the Gospel and it’s rejected, don’t think that seeds haven’t been planted. Saul had much hate in his heart and became a vicious persecutor of Christians. It was Saul who was headed to Damascus to arrest Christians when he met Jesus, and his life was changed. Saul surrendered his life to Christ, became known as Paul, and spread the Gospel and wrote many of the letters that are contained in our Bible. Because of him, many people are still coming to salvation.

Paul had witnessed the murder of Stephen, but even his hatred didn’t stop God from changing his wicked heart. In one of those letters he wrote, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceable with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord….Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:18-19, & 21).

That’s not always easy to do, but should always be our goal. We cannot show God’s love while we harbor hate in our hearts.

Sugar is sweet, water is wet, God is love. It’s what He is. He is also just, and justice requires punishment for wrongdoings. God has told us what His standard of perfection is, and He has told us what the punishment for falling short of His perfection is.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

People have a sin nature and find it impossible not to sin, but uncontrolled sin is on a rampage. There is much evil in this world; from Muslim terrorists attacking citizens of Israel to the murdering of babies in the womb, evil is everywhere. Satan is behind every murder since the beginning of time. He feeds on human hatred and fear. It’s Satan and his demons who inspire weak-minded people to kill and destroy.

Once again, we have seen a person pull the trigger of a gun and kill another human being. It wasn’t the gun that killed but a demon-possessed human who made the decision to pull the trigger. Charlie Kirk was a man to be admired. He stood strong and true for Jesus. He used words to debate with people, but wicked hearts prefer violence and bloodshed. Mr. Kirk is being called a martyr, and I agree. He was murdered while serving Jesus.

Too often, we see this type of craziness happen in lands far away, but when it happens close to home, it’s shocking. Brothers and sisters, this was an evil act, but how can it happen in America? Because all manner of sin and wickedness are tolerated, but the God of love and salvation is rejected. Another question I have is, how can we tolerate any cold-blooded murder? A baby murdered in the womb is of equal horror to a man shot while speaking God’s truth, but where is the outrage?

Wicked hearts must be changed. Charlie Kirk’s murder is making news headlines around the world, and I pray that what was meant for evil will be used for good, but the demonic cry of joy from liberals turns my stomach. Brothers and sisters, let me encourage you to mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk and feel the shock of what happened, but remember who he served. He served Jesus Christ who is the one we all need to praise and worship.

When Mr. Kirk was murdered, he stepped into eternal life with Jesus. He can truly rest in peace. Don’t forget that there is a young man who is about to stand trial, something Mr. Kirk wasn’t given, and he is facing the death penalty. For him, and all who plotted with him, are facing eternity in the Lake of Fire. Their sin will send them there. Find it in your heart to pray for the salvation of those wicked people who were, and are, very lost.

The Apostle Paul was of the same wickedness, but God’s grace and mercy touched him and changed him. This same grace and mercy is offered to all who accept it.

Has God turned away from blessing the United States of America? If He has, I can understand why. Instead of respecting God’s truth, this nation has gone the way of Sodom and Gomorrah. God made a man and a woman, and that is where marriage began. Any sexual activity other than within a God-ordained marriage is sin.

“But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly” (Genesis 13:13).

These men lusted after each other rather than desiring marriage that pleased God. Their sin had become so wicked that God had to send His judgment on them. We know about AIDS, and I’m sure Sodom was full of disease. Abraham’s nephew, Lot, had chosen to live in Sodom. It seems as if he was able to keep from being a part of the wickedness there, and before the judgment that God was about to send could happen, Lot and his family had to be removed from that wicked place.

It will be the same for Christians. God’s judgment is coming. The same spirit of wickedness that brought destruction to Sodom and Gomorrah is destroying America. God will remove Christians prior to His judgment. If you, like Lot, have been living amongst the wickedness, it’s time to get away from it. Turn to Jesus and surrender to Him.

How do you help to change wicked hearts? Start with your own. Draw nearer to Jesus and follow Him closer. Then go to your local school and be sure your child isn’t being brainwashed or taught ungodly things. Better yet, homeschool your children if at all possible. Study the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans and see what happens when evolution is credited with creation rather than God. We are in the end times, and the Rapture is drawing very near.

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron” (1 Timothy 4:1-2).

Also, look to the person in the pulpit. Is he speaking God’s truth, or is he telling you to be tolerant of the wickedness in the world. Remember, the people in this world who embrace the wickedness are not the enemy. The enemy is the demonic spirits that are possessing people. These evil spirits are able to possess or oppress us when we give them power. How do we do that? Mind-altering drugs are a huge problem. This became quite a big problem during the hippy days of LSD and other illegal drugs.

Today, I know many people who are given prescriptions for drugs to calm their nerves. Many children who need discipline are given drugs instead.

Another problem is that we “tolerate” people who choose a sinful lifestyle. We would rather allow neighbors and family to go to Hell rather than share the Gospel.

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).

Charlie Kirk was murdered because he chose to share God’s love and God’s truth. He had Biblical answers for people with wicked hearts. He stepped into a glorious eternity, and we can be comforted by that fact. We must take Scripture seriously. Study Ephesians chapter 6, know who or what the enemy is, put on the full armor of God, and fight the good fight for God’s truth.

The Rapture is coming soon. Some people say it will happen in September, others say October. The truth is that only God knows when it will happen. Signs are in place, and the anticipation is high. Until we are taken Home, do your part to change wicked hearts.

God bless you all

Nathele Graham

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The Feast of Trumpets :: By Daymond Duck

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God told Moses to tell Israel to celebrate seven “Feasts of the Lord” (see Lev. chapter 23 and Deut. chapter 16).

God called the seven feasts “holy convocations” (holy gatherings; gatherings that were set apart for a special purpose) and “My feasts” (Lev. 23:2).

The seven Feasts are: Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Weeks (the Greeks called this one Pentecost), Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles (Lev. 23).

The special purpose was to remember past events that are a shadow (or a picture) of things to come (see Heb. 10:1).

The Lord’s Supper is an example.

  • Paul said, “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord’s death till he come” (I Cor. 11:26).
  • The Lord’s Supper is a holy convocation that looks back on the first coming of Jesus (His death) and looks forward to His return (His Second Coming when He will eat bread and drink with us; Matt. 26:27-29).

God told the male Jews to appear before the Lord three times a year to celebrate the Feasts in their seasons and to give offerings to God (Lev. 23:4; Deut. 16:16).

This required the male Jews to go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem three times a year (to the Temple in the spring season, summer season, and fall season).

The Spring Pilgrimage (Spring Season)

The First Feast Day

  • Passover past event: The Jews sacrificed a lamb without blemish, sprinkled its blood on the lintels and door posts of their home, the death angel passed over their house, their first born was spared, but the first born of those that weren’t under the blood died, and Pharaoh let God’s people go (Ex. 12).
  • Passover future event: Jesus was the Lamb of God (Jn. 1:29, 36). He was crucified on Passover (the day that the death angel passed over Egypt (Ex. 12:6: Lev. 23:5; Matt. 26:2). The Apostle Paul said, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us (I Cor. 5:7).

The Second Feast Day

  • Unleavened bread past event: The Jews left Egypt eating unleavened bread (bread with no leaven; bread that had not risen), and Pharaoh started chasing them.
  • Unleavened Bread future event: Jesus was born in Bethlehem (the house of bread) He was the unleavened (sinless) Bread of Life (Jn. 6:35; 47-51; 53-58), a lamb without blemish (I Pet. 1:15), He knew no sin (II Cor. 5:21), Pilate could find no fault in Him (Jn. 19:4). His unleavened (sinless), unrisen body was in the grave on the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

The Third Feast Day

  • First Fruits past event: The Jews left Egypt on Passover Day. They wandered in the wilderness for 40 years and ate Manna (Josh. 5:6-12). They entered the Promised Land exactly 40 years later on Passover Day. On their first two days in the Promised Land (Nisan 14-15) the Jews ate manna, old corn and unleavened bread. On their third day in the Promised Land (Nisan 16) the manna stopped falling and the Jews ate food that was grown in the Promised Land for the first time. The Feast of First Fruits remembers the first day the Jews ate food that was grown in the Promised Land.
  • First Fruits future events: Paul said, “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s (the Church) at his coming (I Cor. 15:20-23).
  • Final comments about the Spring Feasts: Jesus was crucified on Passover (Nisan 14). Jesus’ body was in the grave on Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15). Jesus was raised from the dead on First Fruits (Nisan 16). The first three Feast Days prophesy the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is the Gospel (I Cor. 15:1-4). Jesus told His disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). The first three feast days were a shadow of things to come.

The Summer Pilgrimage (Summer Season)

The Fourth Feast Day

  • Weeks (also called Pentecost) past events: God told the Jews to celebrate the feast of Pentecost seven weeks plus one day (50 days) after the Feast of First Fruits. Greeks called it the Feast of Pentecost because the word “Pentekoste” means fiftieth day. The fiftieth day after the Feast of First Fruits on the Jewish calendar is Sivan 6. Many Jews believe God gave the Ten Commandments to Israel orally (later on stone tablets that were broken and then a second set of stone tablets) in the wilderness on Sivan 6 (Ex. 19:18; 20:1-17). They believe that was the beginning of Judaism and the Mosaic Law.
  • Weeks (also called Pentecost) future events: Before His ascension into heaven, Jesus told His disciples to stay in Jerusalem until they received power from on high. 50 days after the Feast of First Fruits, 120 Jewish followers of Jesus were gathered in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost (Sivan 6); the Holy Spirit fell, and the Church began (Acts 2:1-4). So, Judaism was born, and the Jews came under the Law on Sivan 6, and the Church was born and came under grace on Sivan 6. We have the same birthday.

The Fall Pilgrimage (Fall Season)

The Fifth Feast Day

  • Trumpets past events: While the Jews were in the wilderness, God told Moses to make two trumpets of silver to blow on to signal the Jews to assemble at the tabernacle, march, go to war, and celebrate the feast days (Num. 10:1-10). The Jews heard the voice of the trumpet when God came down to give them the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai (Ex. 19:16). “And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice” (Ex. 19:18-19). The last blast of the trumpet was the longest, and it got louder and louder. Jews call that last, very loud blast of the trumpet the “last trump” or the “great blast.”
  • Trumpets future events: The trump of God will sound at the Rapture (I Thess. 4:16-17), Jesus will come down out of heaven, and the church will assemble in the air. Several scriptures associate a heavenly voice with a trumpet (Rev. 1:10; 4:1). Paul said, “Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed” (I Cor. 15:51-52). Some Christians (not all) believe the Rapture will occur at the last trump or Great Blast of the trumpet on the Feast of Trumpets (blast #100).

A lot more could be said about these first five feast days, and there are two more (Atonement and Tabernacles) – whole books have been written on them – but I need to move on to current events.

Just know that Jesus was crucified on Passover, the body of Jesus was in the grave on Unleavened Bread, Jesus was raised on First Fruits, Jesus started the Church on Pentecost, and many believe the Church will be Raptured on the Feast of Trumpets.

(FYI: Readers have sent me two reports that say the Israeli government will livestream rabbis blowing the trumpets at the Temple Mount on YouTube this year, and the last blast – the last trump – will be at 6:38 pm Jerusalem time: 11:38 am EST on Sept. 24 in the U.S., 10:38 am CST; 9:38 am MST, and 8:38 am PST. I do not know how to tell readers how to access it. Another reader has sent me a report that says the government has nothing to do with the blowing of trumpets on the Feast of Trumpets. Some synagogues choose to blow them, and some don’t. Some that choose to blow them livestream their services. Readers may be able to go online and find a synagogue that does it.)

(Update: On Sept. 16, 2025, it was reported that the PA has complained about Jewish groups efforts to blow the shofar on the Temple Mount. I don’t know whether the trumps will be blown on the Temple Mount or not, but I find it interesting that history has reached this point.)

Here are some current events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is near:

One, concerning wars and rumors of wars and the Israel-Hamas war: on Sept. 11, it was reported that Israel is using leaflets, recorded messages, and phone calls to warn the Palestinians to leave Gaza City.

Israel’s military Chief of Staff said, “We are going to bring down this regime, and nothing will stop us from accomplishing this mission.”

(More: On Sept. 18, 2025, it was reported that about 400,000 residents have left Gaza City in the last few weeks. Hamas is losing their human shield, and Israel believes this is increasing the pressure on Hamas.)

(Update: Israel’s invasion of Gaza City started late in the night on Sept. 15, 2025. Tanks are now moving into the heart of the city, and the fighting is intense. Israeli residents living close to the border with Gaza can hear loud explosions in Gaza City, the ground is shaking their houses, and some of their windows have cracked. Even though this is going on, Israel said 2-3,000 Hamas terrorists are holed up in Gaza City and Israel will need 2-3 months to root them out and completely take over the city.)

Two, concerning wars and rumors of wars and Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2025: it was reported that several Arab nations are furious, Pres. Trump told Netanyahu not to strike Qatar again, and Prime Min. Netanyahu demanded that Doha expel Hamas officials or bring them to justice, and he warned that if they don’t, “Israel will.”

On Sept. 12, 2025, William Koenig wrote:

  • Qatar’s duplicity is well-documented. They fund the Muslim Brotherhood, bankroll Al Jazeera—a media arm that consistently amplifies radical Islamic narratives—and pour billions into Islamist networks around the globe.
  • Over the past month, new revelations have underscored just how deep their reach extends into American universities, think tanks, and political circles, spreading radical Islamic teaching under the guise of education and diplomacy.

(More: On Sept. 9, 2012, US Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) sent a letter to the Dept. of Education that the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a nonprofit advocacy group long accused of having ties to terrorist organizations including Hamas, is seeking to infiltrate the city of Philadelphia’s public education system.)

(My opinion: The Trump administration needs to face the fact that Qatar and other Muslim nations are trying to establish a global Islamic caliphate and religion. Cotton believes CAIR is trying to poison the minds of U.S. children. In my opinion, it could be time to forbid our colleges, universities, professors, etc. from taking money from foreign nations. This seems harsh, but it may already be too late for the UK, France, and others to save their nations.)

(Update: On Sept. 13, 2025, U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio said, Pres. Trump was not happy with Israel’s attack on Qatar, but it will not change America’s relationship with Israel.)

(Update: On Sept. 15, 2025, U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio was in Jerusalem where he said, “Hamas needs to cease to exist as an armed element that can threaten the peace and security – peace and safety – and of the region. Rubio will go to Qatar next to discuss this.)

Three, concerning U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Jerusalem and who Jerusalem belongs to: while there on Sept. 15, 2025,

  • Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reopened the Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem, an ancient stone road about 2,000 feet long that connected Jerusalem to the Temple Mount.
  • It passed the Pool of Siloam where pilgrims purified themselves in ritual baths on their way to the Temple Mount.
  • Jesus anointed the eyes of the blind man near the Pool of Siloam and told him to wash in the pool, and he would be healed (John chapter 9).
  • In the presence of Rubio, Netanyahu said, Jerusalem is forever our city, it will never be divided again, and there will be no Palestinian state.
  • Concerning the threat of some nations (UK, France, Canada, Australia, and many more) to recognize a Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem later this month: Netanyahu said any unilateral action can be met with unilateral action. (He is threatening to respond by declaring Israeli sovereignty over part of Judea and Samaria.)

(My opinion: People can easily see how current events tie in with Bible prophecy, if they want to.)

Here is a link to an 11 min. video about the Pilgrimage Road that readers may want to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr3x7SYo1uY

Four, concerning the Days of Noah, violence, lawlessness, and the persecution of Christians at the end of the age: on Sept. 12, 2025, William Koenig wrote,

  • The assassination of Charlie Kirk is not an isolated act of madness—it is part of a growing climate of hatred toward those who dare speak truth publicly. Christians who boldly stand for biblical truth will increasingly come under threat, whether through censorship, intimidation, or outright violence.
  • The chilling reality is this: we are only at the beginning.
  • As biblical truth continues to be equated with hate speech, more Christians will be targeted, both culturally and physically.
  • Jesus Himself warned us that this would be the case: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18).
  • It is a spiritual battle.
  • The Bible tells us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers (Ephesians 6:12).
  • What we are seeing in the streets of America, on our campuses, and in the rhetoric of the radical left is demonic reactionary warfare—a visceral opposition to the principles of God, family, order, and truth.

(My comment: I wish William Koenig was wrong, but I don’t think he is. The Apostle Paul wrote about the man of lawlessness, and he said the mystery of lawlessness is already at work (2 Thess. 2:3, 7).

Five, concerning the ashes of a red heifer: on Sept. 12, 2025, Monte Judah said a credible source has told him that the red heifer that was sacrificed in July was a qualified red heifer, it was sacrificed by a qualified priest, they have the ashes, and the ashes have been divided up and are being kept at several different locations.

Judah added that he has been trying to verify this but hasn’t yet been able to.

(My comment: I have heard this before. And also, that unless some disagreements are worked out, the ashes cannot be used. Time will tell.)

Six, concerning the dividing of Israel and Jerusalem at the end of the age: on Sept. 12, 2025, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a French and Saudi-led declaration (called the New York Declaration) urging Palestinian statehood and advancing the two-state solution.

They want to replace the terrorist group Hamas with another terrorist group called the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Mahmoud Abbas (head of the PA) is very old and would probably be replaced by a terrorist leader who is just as bad as those who lead Hamas.

Sponsors of the New York Declaration are calling it a step toward peace, but it appears to be a major step toward the Tribulation Period.

Seven, concerning the controversy over Jerusalem at the end of the age with possible implications for the Battle of Gog of Magog: on Sept. 17, 2025, Turkey’s Pres. Erdogan said, “We, as Muslims, will not take a single step back from our rights over East Jerusalem.”

(My opinion: The effort to divide Jerusalem, make it the capital of a Palestinian state, and give the Temple Mount to the Palestinians under the guise of establishing peace and safety is a slap in God’s face, and He has warned the nations that He will not accept it. Jesus’ name is on Jerusalem. God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and His reputation are at stake over this issue.)

Eight, concerning wars and rumors of wars and Iran: on Sept. 15, 2025, Israel’s Defense Min. said there will be more rounds of war with Iran.

Prophecy teachers know it is not over because the Battle of Gog and Magog hasn’t happened yet.

Nine, concerning wars and rumors of wars and hatred for Israel: on Sept. 15, 2025, there was an Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, Qatar.

All the Psa. 83 nations and all the Gog and Magog nations were there.

They discussed forming a NATO-like army to attack Israel if Israel attacks just one of them.

Ten, concerning Israel becoming a great army at the end of the age: on Sept. 18, 2025, it was reported that Israel has become the first nation on earth to develop and deploy a high-power laser system to shoot down missiles, drones, rockets, mortars, and planes at a minimal cost.

Israel’s Defense Min. called it a game-changer.

Eleven, concerning wars and rumors of wars with implications for a possible Psa. 83 war: on Sept. 16, 2025, Egyptian Pres. al-Sisi ignored Israel’s peace treaty with Israel, and he referred to Israel as an enemy for the first time since he took office.

Twelve, concerning signs in the sun at the end of the age: on Sept. 16, 2025, according to research by two NASA scientists:

  • The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years.
  • An uptick in solar activity could influence space weather, potentially leading to more solar storms, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections.

Thirteen, concerning Islam and wickedness: on Sept. 17, 2025, one of the Hamas officials that Israel targeted (but failed to get) in Qatar appeared in public and said:

  • We are not afraid of Trump’s threats to unleash hell upon us.
  • We do not take orders from him on how to treat enemy prisoners.
  • We treat them according to our own methods and according to our religion.

Hamas raped, beat, starved, tortured, and killed some of the hostages, and that was “according to our religion.”

Fourteen, concerning the decline of America at the end of the age: on Sept. 17, 2025, it was reported that the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, is a Muslim, and the county has erected signs there that honor an Islamic terrorist sympathizer.

A longtime Christian resident of Dearborn attended the city council meeting last week to object to the signs.

The angry mayor told the Christian man, “Although you live here, you are not welcome here.”

The idea that Islam is a religion of peace is greatly misunderstood.

(More: On Sept. 16, 2025, RAIR Foundation USA posted an article titled, “They Say They’ve Come to Conquer – Are You Listening?”)

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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