The problems in the Middle East continue.
Yes, these folks have been arguing over real and perceived rights for decades. What makes the difference now? Why could there be war now? One need look no further from Jerusalem than Iran. Everyone has heard the spokesman for the fanatic Iranian leaders. He has repeatedly said the Israel will cease to exist. Most are aware of the smuggling that’s been going on since the short summer war of 2006 in Lebanon. Iran has not only been sending munitions to terrorists in Iraq, they have been assisting with the rearming of Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Israel knows better than anyone how close Iran is to a nuclear weapon. This fact, to me, is the “kicker.”
Those of us who believe in Bible prophecy, are of the opinion that Israel will not be driven from the land that was given to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their descendants. Bible predictions (prophecy) came true when, in 1948, the Jewish nation was reestablished after its people were scattered over the globe for well over two thousand years. Other predictions make it clear that God will protect the reborn country. The entire world may turn against the little free nation that is surrounded by anarchy. It will not fall.
I have been wrong. I thought we would have a major conflict in the Middle East last year. The leaders of Israel have been more patient than I ever would have expected. Now, the situation is accelerating at a pace that no Israeli leader could have thought possible. In the past year alone, statements made in Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and as far away as Russia and the U.S. have created a tension that the Russian President recently admitted was heightened to a dangerous degree. He made the statement and proceeded with actions that made things worse (visiting Syria and discussing the building of a nuclear power plant there).
No Christian ever wants war. It is a terrible thing. The Christian, however, can’t read the Bible and deny that there will be war over Jerusalem. In the end, the Jews will still exist, despite the wishes of many.
For those of us who believe in a Messiah that came out of the Hebrew nation, who was the perfect Lamb, who sacrificed Himself to save us all, Psalm 122 is a prayer that is on our lips as we look towards those who dwell in Jerusalem and see the pressures that they currently face.
Chris Reimers
Psalm 122
Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.
A Song of Ascents, of David.
1I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us (A)go to the house of the LORD.”
2Our feet are standing
Within your (B)gates, O Jerusalem,
3Jerusalem, that is (C)built
As a city that is (D)compact together;
4To which the tribes (E)go up, even the tribes of the LORD–
An ordinance for Israel–
To give thanks to the name of the LORD.
5For there (F)thrones were set for judgment,
The thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the (G)peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who (H)love you.
7“May peace be within your (I)walls,
And prosperity within your (J)palaces.”
8For the sake of my (K)brothers and my friends,
I will now say, “(L)May peace be within you.”
9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will (M)seek your good.
- Psalm 122:1 : Ps 42:4; Is 2:3; Mic 4:2; Zech 8:21
- Psalm 122:2 : Ps 9:14; 87:2; 116:19; Jer 7:2
- Psalm 122:3 : Ps 48:13; 147:2
- Psalm 122:3 : 2 Sam 5:9; Neh 4:6
- Psalm 122:4 : Ex 23:17; Deut 16:16; Ps 84:5
- Psalm 122:5 : Deut 17:8; 2 Chr 19:8; Ps 89:29
- Psalm 122:6 : Ps 29:11; Jer 29:7
- Psalm 122:6 : Ps 102:14
- Psalm 122:7 : Ps 51:18; Is 62:6
- Psalm 122:7 : Ps 48:3, 13; Jer 17:27
- Psalm 122:8 : Ps 133:1
- Psalm 122:8 : 1 Sam 25:6; John 20:19
- Psalm 122:9 : Neh 2:10; Esth 10:3
Posted by Chris
DOCUMENTARY FILM HIGHLIGHTS MOVEMENT OF ONE WORLD RELIGION
May 22, 2010A young Christian researcher and film maker, Keith Thompson, has published an outstanding work on the topic of the one world religion movement. His latest film, Aquarius: The Age of Evil, is a look inside the beliefs of One World /New Age occultists.
I am saddened that our young people have to deal with such subjects, but thankful that God has gifted young people like Keith Thompson to help his generation understand the times in which they live.
The following quote is from an interview Keith did last week:
“The global elite (that we call the New World Order) believe in certain things. Their plan is not just political. That’s a common misconception that people have. They think that these elite are just in it for the money, the power, etc. That’s not the case. If you look at a lot of these individuals, they have very esoteric and occult beliefs. The main thrust of the New World Order is based on a concept that is known as “The New Age.”
Keith goes on to say that the New Agers believe that we are coming out of the age of Jesus (Pisces) and that we will have a new teacher in the Age of Aquarius.
“Many of these occultists say that the Age of Aquarius will be a one world utopia accompanied by a one world government and a one world ruler. So, when you look at these New World Order people like Robert Muller, former Assistant U.N. General Secretary…they are all followers who believe that this new age is going to produce…this one world system.”
About a year ago, an acquaintance told me that I should watch the Zeitgeist “movie” on You Tube. I did. I found some of the information interesting. The problem with it: Christianity is marginalized and discredited. There’s a lot of that going on these days.
What makes Christianity unique is its risen Savior. Anyone who wants to read about this matchless truth need only look as far as their nearest Bible and the book of Acts (Acts is directly after the four gospels). The book of Acts describes events in the early church; after Jesus ascended into heaven. Acts 4: 8-12 states:
8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people,
9if we are on trial today for a benefit done to a sick man, as to how this man has been made well,
10let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead–by this name this man stands here before you in good health.
11“He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone.
12“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
This last verse is under assault from hundreds of different directions.
We hear a great deal about a New World Order these days. Mr. Obama used a similar term in his West Point commencement speech on Saturday. He said: “We have to shape an international order that can meet the challenges of our generation.”
Less than a minute later he said it again: “The international order we seek is one that can resolve the challenges of our times.” The man was talking to talented young Americans who have chosen to defend this nation and he has the nerve to talk of an international order on the day of their graduation?
Here’s the video. KARK played the clip on the 6:00 news. You can judge for yourself the intent of the statement:
(I had a link here but it was removed because of “third party copyright infringements.”)
Mr. Obama’s statement is a sign that a one world government is coming. There as so many other signs.
We don’t hear much about a one world religion. As a Christian, I believe that the scriptures are clear. A one world religion will accompany a one world government.
This is the reason that Keith Thompson’s work is timely. His documentation is flawless and his theology is Biblically sound. The film is well worth your time.
Chris Reimers
Added on 12/12/2010:
Keith’s original intent was to upload the movie to his You tube channel so that it would be free to all. After uploading the movie into sections, parts of it were “flagged” and removed by You tube. Someone complained that sections of the documentary made false statements.
What was false were the allegations as all of Keith’s work was backed by documentation. Unfortunately, this fact didn’t stop parts of the film from being “flagged” and removed.
Keith ended up selling the DVD on two different websites.
Months later, all sections are up in various places on You tube and the documentary can be seen in its entirety for free.
This is a 2 ½ hour documentary. I have read the entire text of the documentary and have sent a review to Keith. He was appreciative of my remarks.
The Movie – Aquarius: The Age of Evil
You can TRY THIS ONE.
This probably won’t work, as the links surrounding this movie, including interviews, change constantly.
Your best bet is to go to YouTube and type in: The Movie – Aquarius: The Age of Evil
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