Israel at War: The Day of the Lord is Near: September 7, 2024
Obadiah 1:15
For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done (to Israel), it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.
About 30 years ago, I begin to preach about the Day of the Lord is Near as found in the Book of Obadiah. In my best selling book As America Has Done to Israel, I included a chapter about the Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord is a reference in the Bible to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Obadiah gives a clear indicator to the immanent Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The key event is when Israel enters into an all-out battle with the Palestinians in which none of them survive.
About 30 years ago, I begin to preach about the Day of the Lord is Near as found in the Book of Obadiah. In my best selling book As America Has Done to Israel, I included a chapter about the Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord is a reference in the Bible to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Obadiah gives a clear indicator to the immanent Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The key event is when Israel enters into an all-out battle with the Palestinians in which none of them survive.
I believe the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent war was the trigger for the battle described in Obadiah. This blog will keep you on the cutting edge of events leading to proving the Day of the Lord is Near and soon Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This can be proved by the Bible.
Obadiah 1:18 And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken it.
Hamas even named the attack and war they started. It was call: Operation Al Aqsa Flood! This means the Temple Mount in Jerusalem! All the wars triggered by Hamas’ attack are heading towards Jerusalem where God will bring his final judgment on Islam. Incredible events are soon about to unfold, but if you understand Bible prophecy you know how it is going to end.
See my complete preaching and teaching about the Obadiah and the Day of the Lord is Near: McTteachingvideo.com Two of the videos follow:
Zechariah 12:3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.
ISRAEL: Latest Update (The * is for the latest postings)
IRGC founder to ‘Post’: Iran unable to sustain long-term war with Israel
From article:”“[Khamenei’s] first reaction was that we retaliate and don’t stop. But when he referred to his military commanders and the experts in the IRGC, and they should present the options of what to do, they told him that Iran is not in a position to fight Israel. They don’t have any strategic balance. They can send missiles toward Israel, especially hypersonic missiles that can reach Israel in six to eight minutes.‘ But when Israel retaliates, then we can’t defend the country, especially air defense,’ Khamenei’s commanders told him.”
Tisha B’Av: Jerusalem destroyed by Babylon and Rome – American Minute with Bill Federer
From article:”But the other ten spies gave a bad report, causing the Israelites to lose heart. This sad day was Tisha B’Av – the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av.”
6 Signs We Have Arrived at a Repeat of the 1930s and 40s!
From article:”The new 1930s and 1940s era is no longer upon us, it has arrived and is becoming a greater threat by the day. Ignoring it won’t make it go away, just like changing the narrative won’t stop the killing of Jews. We must be as vocal as we can, as actively involved in peaceful protests as we can, and we must continue to prepare our homes to rescue Jewish people as the time comes.“
Trump: This is the most dangerous time to be a Jew ‘since the Holocaust
From article:”Former president and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump declared during a campaign rally on Saturday night that there has “never been a more dangerous time since the Holocaust” to be Jewish, footage and media coverage of the speech showed.”
A phone call led Hezbollah’s Fuad Shukr to his death, says Hezbollah official
From article:”The call that urged Shukr to move to the seventh floor of the building likely came from an individual who had infiltrated Hezbollah’s internal communications network, the WSJ reported, citing the Hezbollah official. Hezbollah and Iran are still investigating the intelligence failure, however, the official believes that it came down to the fact that Israel’s technology and hacking were better than Hezbollah’s countersurveillance.”
Israel Stuns By Saying US, UK, France Will Assist In Offensive Strikes On Iran
From article:”Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Friday that he expects not only the US but also its allies Britain and France to assist in offensive operations against Iran if it attacks. Katz conveyed the comments while meeting British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, in a bit of a risky diplomatic preemptive move given neither of these countries have openly proclaimed they are ready to launch direct attacks on Iran.”
*Iran’s apocalyptic Shi’ite dream This article is loaded with great information about Iran and Shiite Islam. It is ell worth reading.
From article:”Iran’s future strategy to undermine the American presence in the Middle East may include several confrontational tactics: Tehran could seek to enflame the Shi’ite-majority population of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. This region is the site of much of the kingdom’s oil wealth and has traditionally been a center of deep opposition to the ruling al-Saud dynasty, the global standard bearer of Sunni Islam. Another disruptive option is already in play: Iran’s propagandists are presently stoking existing anti-Israeli animosities among Palestinian Arabs living in Judea and Samaria. Iran hopes these Palestinians will violently resist Israel’s administrative control to create another front on Israel’s borders.”
China Is Now Goading Iran into Attacking Israel
From article:”Beijing also provided diplomatic cover for the assault on Israel. Propaganda support may have been even more important: Some 96.5% of the videos on Hamas carried on the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok support the terrorist group. China’s Communist Party uses that platform to amplify favored narratives. The [Gulf] region is now especially concerned about the flood of Chinese weapons into the hands of Iran and its terrorist proxies. Regional leaders should be: All three of Iran’s main proxy groups—Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis — fight with Chinese arms.”
Inside the anti-Israel network planning a sweeping DNC protest
From article:”The report, authored by NGO Monitor, highlights how left-wing activist hubs sympathizing with Hamas after its Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel are aiming to pressure Democrats to adopt anti-Israel policies. The forthcoming protest, which was dealt a blow this week after a federal judge rejected a request from activists for more space to demonstrate, comes as Republicans raise concerns over whether Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, will be tough on Hamas.”
Israeli crowds storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, West Bank villages on Jewish holiday This is a very interesting article from the Muslim perspective of what happened on the Temple Mont
From article:”Far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led a crowd of thousands into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday and performed prayers. Despite Jewish religious rites being banned at the location, Israeli police reportedly offered protection, as well as to illegal settlers involved in violence in the West Bank.”
International outrage over Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit threatens hostage negotiations Wow, wow, wow! The world is upset because are praying on the Temple Mont!
From article:”Ben-Gvir visited al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the Temple Mount and said that he had the right to authorize Jewish prayer at that site, which is the holiest in Judaism and the third holiest in Israel. The status quo agreement in place since 1967 permits Jews to visit the site but not pray there. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that this status quo has not changed. The Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry warned of the consequences of such actions, which provoke millions of Muslims around the world at a particularly emotionally sensitive time due to the Gaza war.”
‘A Jewish myth’: In Arab world, many still refuse to accept existence of the two Temples – analysis
From article:”Tisha B’Av also catalyzes a well-established practice across the pro-Palestinian world, nicknamed “Temple denial.” This practice provides anti-Zionist voices with a platform to deny the indigeneity of the Jewish people to Israel, negating empirical historical facts, all in an attempt to strip Israel of its right to exist. Expressions of this practice vary, including denial of the very existence of the Temples, allegations of Jewish twisting of history, and gloating over an imagined “lack of archaeological evidence” for the old Jewish worship place in Jerusalem.”
Iranian official reveals why Iran has held back on attacking Israel
From article:”The U.K.’s Telegraph reported that Mossad hired agents of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) to plant explosives in the guest house Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying while attending the funeral of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in May. An official within the IRGC told The Telegraph that “they are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit.”
Iran now dominates Palestinian refugee camps in Judea and Samaria – here’s how they did it
From article:”From Jordan, these weapons are then smuggled across the eastern border, flooding Judea and Samaria, particularly refugee camps, with dangerous weapons and large sums of money – aiming to create a pro-Iranian Islamic terror front, as they have done in Gaza, Lebanon, and other areas, targeting Tel Aviv and Israel’s major population centers.”
Hezbollah is undeterred as Lebanon braces for war with Israel
From article:”“We are in a situation where the rhythm imposed by Hezbollah trying to contain the conflict is no longer possible, it seems — partly because the Israelis appear willing to expand it,” Young said. The speech focused less on Hezbollah’s role in the constellation of Iran-backed armed groups, instead explaining to a broader Lebanese audience why Israel was a threat to the region and Hezbollah’s fight was necessary, he said. Even that was a hard sell, since no one in Lebanon — including Hezbollah’s supporters among the country’s Shiite Muslim community — wanted a war, he added.”
Prayers and politics: The growing Jewish presence on the Temple Mount
From article:”In a delicate balance of religious devotion and political sensitivity, Jewish pilgrims are increasingly frequenting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City. Despite longstanding restrictions and tensions surrounding the site, sacred to both Jews and Muslims, visitors report a notable uptick in Jewish presence, with daily prayer groups and study sessions occurring under close police supervision. It had been quite some time since I last set foot on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City, the capital of Israel. The prospect of visiting this holy site was both welcome and valuable, primarily to gauge the current atmosphere, but equally important – to quietly recite the “Shema Yisrael” prayer in this sacred space.”
Israeli Group Practices Red Heifer Ritual In Front Of Al-Aqsa Mosque Wow, I’m sure this has the attention of the Moslems and could help unify them against Jerusalem!
From article:”Some believe this will herald the arrival of the messiah and possibly even the end of the world. “Temple worshipers are now practicing the mitzvah [religious duty] of a red cow in front of the Temple Mount, which will enable the return of purity and the observance of all the temple mitzvahs,” posted journalist Yinon Magal on Tuesday, along with a picture of activists from the Temple Institute.”
Iran receiving Russian air defenses ahead of possible war with Israel The Russian electronics proved to be third world in Ukraine. This is going to be interesting.
From article:”“The Islamic Republic of Iran is in no way seeking to expand the scope of war and crisis in the region, but certainly this [Zionist] regime will receive a response for its crimes and audacity,” Pezeshkian said, calling the assassination of Haniyeh a violation of international law.
Israeli General to CBN News: Israel Has No Choice but to ‘Attack with All Our Capabilities’
From article:”Avivi replied, “If Hezbollah will shoot Israeli centers? This is a full-scale war. We have no other choice but to attack with all our capabilities. And I can tell you that Israel can inflict huge, huge damage on Hezbollah and also Lebanon. Overall, if (they would fire on) Israeli cities and infrastructure. Israel would destroy all the infrastructure of Lebanon, and they need to take that into account.”
Iran issues chilling threat against Israel as Hezbollah drones preview larger attack
From article:””Israel is the cradle of terrorism and it has been created out of killing and murder,” Salami said. “They think they can kill the nuclear scientists of another country and impede that country’s path toward peaceful nuclear technology. They think that by killing the leader of a resistance group … in another country will give them more time to live.”
CENTCOM chief in Mideast to mobilize against Iranian attack
From article:”Gen. Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in the Middle East on Saturday amid sky-high tensions as Israel prepares for an imminent attack by Iran and its terrorist proxies.”
From article:”“We’ve shown since October and again in April that the United States’s global defense is adaptable, and the department can deploy on short notice to address evolving national security threats,” Singh stated. “Thus, the secretary will direct several forthcoming force-posture adjustments to enhance force protection for U.S. forces across the region, increase support for Israel’s defense, and ensure the U.S. is ready to respond to this evolving crisis.”
NYT: Netanyahu Has ‘Gone Rogue’ by Defending Israel Against Terror
From article:”Absent a clear goal in the war, however, Mr. Netanyahu’s defiance is dividing Israel from its allies and the country itself. It has further shaken trust in his leadership. It is fueling suspicions that he is keeping the country at war to keep himself in power. It is intensifying a deep rift inside the society — about the fate of Israeli hostages, the conduct of the war and the rule of law — that is challenging the institutional bonds that hold Israel together.”
Ring of fire around Israel: Iran has made war inevitable, MidEast expert says
From article:””To bring back the residents of the North, a war is needed. You need to bring back the residents of the North, and for that, you need to prepare mentally and operationally for war. This is Israel’s urgent task. What Iran has managed to do over forty years is to build a ring of fire here that makes war inevitable.”
Iran plans to attack Israel on Tisha B’Av – the Jewish day of disasters, Western intelligence says
From article:”Western intelligence sources told Sky News Arabia that they had evidence Iran plans to attack Israel on Tisha B’Av in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, which begins on August 12 and ends on August 13, the site reported on Friday. Iran’s attack will reportedly be coordinated with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terror group embedded in Lebanon. On Tisha B’Av, Jews lament the destruction of the first and second Temples. During the annual event, there is fasting, mourning and a practice of self-denial.”
Blue State Blues: Christian Love for Israel, and Justice for Terror
From article:”There is, of course, no unitary Christian approach to Israel: some denominations have been openly hostile to Israel. These have followed an approach with its roots in the old idea of “replacement theology,” according to which the Jewish connection to God was supplanted by Christianity, and Jewish claims to sovereignty are therefore absurd. But for other Christians, including but not limited to evangelical Christians, the restoration of a Jewish state is evidence of God’s plan, the fulfillment of prophecies in both the Old and New Testaments.”
Report: Iran’s Khamenei Orders Direct Strike on Israel
From article:”Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing in Tehran of Hamas’s leader, Ismail Haniyeh, according to three Iranian officials briefed on the order. Mr. Khamenei gave the order at an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday morning, shortly after Iran announced that Mr. Haniyeh had been killed, said the three Iranian officials, including two members of the Revolutionary Guards. They asked that their names not be published because they were not authorized to speak publicly.”
Erdogan will send Turkish forces if Israel enters Lebanon – former envoy
From article:”Dr. Liel added, “He previously attempted this when he set up a headquarters in Turkey for them, intending possibly to conduct military operations, smuggle weapons, and transfer money in order to purchase weapons. It is unlikely that Erdogan, who is known to act irrationally, would send Turkish soldiers to invade Israanian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Orders Direct Strike on Israel After Jewish State Reportedly Kills Hamas Leader in Tehran
From article:”Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing in Tehran of Hamas’s leader, Ismail Haniyeh, according to three Iranian officials briefed on the order. Mr. Khamenei gave the order at an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday morning, shortly after Iran announced that Mr. Haniyeh had been killed, said the three Iranian officials, including two members of the Revolutionary Guards. They asked that their names not be published because they were not authorized to speak publicly.”
A ‘Watershed Event’: Five Takeaways From Israel’s Assassination Of Hamas’ Political Leader In Tehran
From article:”Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by Israel early Wednesday morning in the heart of the Iranian capital hours after attending President Masoud Pezeshkian’s inauguration. The details remain unclear, but it’s widely thought that he was killed by a precision drone strike at his residence. The world is watching to see whether Iran and/or its Resistance Axis allies will respond, what form it could take if so, and whether that would escalate tensions to a wider war.”
Hamas, IRGC confirm Israel eliminated leader Ismail Haniyeh in airstrike on Tehran home Wow, wow, wow!!!
From article:”Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran, Hamas confirmed on Wednesday morning, while claiming Israel was behind the attack. In a statement, the Islamist terror group said they mourned the death of Haniyeh, who they claimed was killed in “a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran.” Haniyeh, along with one of his guards, was reportedly killed at his Tehran residence, according to an IRGC statement, and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Arabiya reported that he was killed at approximately 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.”
Confirmed: Israel Takes Out Hezbollah’s #2; Wanted for Attack on U.S. Marines
From article:”Fuad Shukr has directed Hezbollah’s attacks on the State of Israel since October 8th, and he was the commander responsible for the murder of the 12 children in Majdal Shams in northern Israel on Saturday evening, as well as the killing of numerous Israelis and foreign nationals over the years. As the Head of Hezbollah’s Strategic Unit, Fuad was responsible for the majority of Hezbollah’s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs. He was responsible for force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel.”
