Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen.
Leviticus 23:15-16 ‘You shall also count for yourselves from the day after the Sabbath, from the day when you brought in the sheaf of the wave offering; there shall be seven complete Sabbaths. You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall present a new grain offering to the Lord.
On a Gregorian calendar, we are in the year of 2025, the holiday of Shavuot/Feast of Weeks/Pentecost begins at sunset on Sunday, June 1st. The God Appointed holiday ends at sunset Monday, June 2nd.
The Feast takes place in the month of Sivan on the 6th and 7th of a Hebrew calendar. This is the Hebrew year 5785 on the traditional lunar calendar.
On the solar Essene calendar, Shavuot/Feast of Weeks/Pentecost began on what was Sunday, Sivan 15th, 5950 or June 1st, 2025. Yes, the Counting of the Omer is calculated differently by the Essenes as compared to how the Pharisees marked time. However this year, the holiday is observed on the same day by all calendars.
As the Essenes mark time, this Biblical year which began in the Spring of 2025 is a Jubilee year. Arguably a year the Lord Jesus could return for his bride, the church.
Exodus 23:14 “Three times in the year you shall keep a feast to me…
Shavuot is one of the three holidays where Jewish men are required to come to Jerusalem. The men were to make their presentation and sacrifice before God at the Temple. This holiday is one of seven holidays appointed by God.
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2 Thessalonians 2:4 who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.
Smotrich vows to ‘rebuild temple’ during Jerusalem Day celebrations
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the rebuilding of a Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque and for the expansion of Israel’s borders and Jewish settlements in Gaza.
Genesis 11:9 That is why it is called Babel, for there the LORD confused the language of the whole world, and from that place the LORD scattered them over the face of all the earth.
Google has rolled out a real-time AI translator. The neural network synchronizes the speaker’s voice, intonation, and emotions in real time.
The company stated that with this tool, people can communicate anywhere in the world — as if language barriers never existed. pic.twitter.com/eXeE6zql48
Ezekiel 38:13 Sheba, Dedan, the merchants of Tarshish, and all their young lions will say to you, ‘Have you come to take plunder? Have you gathered your army to take booty, to carry away silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to take great plunder?’ ” ’
President Trump made his initial trip abroad since being re elected. He chose to go to the Middle East.
The first stop was ancient Sheba and Dedan or modern day Saudi Arabia. The Saudis committed $600 billion to United States business.
Trump announced economic sanctions have been lifted against Syria.
Celebrations seen tonight in the capital of Damascus and across Syria, following today’s announcement by U.S. President Donald J. Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia on the lifting of all sanctions imposed by the United States against Syria under the Assad Regime. The largest… pic.twitter.com/rktDd4Clzy
Prophecy tells us Iran ultimately sides with Magog or Russia. I speculate Iran will not be agreeing to an economic deal with the United States if it gives up its nuclear program.
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Beth Togarmah, Meschech, Tubal, and Gomer or modern day Turkey.
President Recep Erdogan is playing peace broker between Ukraine and Russia.
Erdogan and Zelensky finally meet, exchanging handshakes
With Erdogan topping it off with a slap on Zelensky's hand
2 Kings 23:23 But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah this Passover was kept to the Lord in Jerusalem.
For the First Time in 2,000 Years: Lamb Brought to Temple Mount for Second Passover
Breaking News: A Jewish man was intercepted by Muslim caretakers after smuggling a live goat kid onto the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, intending to perform a ritual sacrifice for Pesach Sheni, commemorating ancient Passover traditions. The caretakers, who regard the site as a… pic.twitter.com/zQ62z6wgcg
— 🇮🇱 David Ha'ivri 🤠 دافيد هعفري (@haivri) May 12, 2025
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
I take President Trump’s word when he says he wants to stop all the wars and bloodshed. Is Trump a son of God? If he truly wants the warring factions to stop and is working toward that end, yes, Donald Trump is a son of God.
Is Trump flawed, yes. Is Trump a believer in Christ? That is between him and His Creator.
President Trump has been calling for peace across the planet over the past week.
Israel and Hamas continue to fight… However, President Trump accomplished this prior to his upcoming trip to the Middle East this week.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Trump administration negotiates release of American-Israeli solider Edan Alexander from Hamas without consulting Israel. pic.twitter.com/D5MotIvN7o
.@POTUS: "The Houthis have announced that — they don't want to fight anymore. They just don't want to fight, and we will honor that, and we will stop the bombings. They have capitulated… They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore." pic.twitter.com/GTd4UhNMK9
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 6, 2025
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Iran
Al-Mayadeen reports a dispute between Tehran and Washington in the indirect talks, centered on Iran’s right to enrich uranium. The channel claims the U.S. has backed away from previous positions about enrichment.
I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have lead to to the death and destruction of so many, and so much. Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions. I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision. While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great Nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!! -President Trump
Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace. -Secretary of State, Marco Rubio
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Russia and Ukraine
President Putin of Russia doesn’t want to have a Cease Fire Agreement with Ukraine, but rather wants to meet on Thursday, in Turkey, to negotiate a possible end to the BLOODBATH. Ukraine should agree to this, IMMEDIATELY. At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible, and if it is not, European leaders, and the U.S., will know where everything stands, and can proceed accordingly! I’m starting to doubt that Ukraine will make a deal with Putin, who’s too busy celebrating the Victory of World War ll, which could not have been won (not even close!) without the United States of America. HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!! -President Trump
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China and Tariffs
.@USTradeRep: “We’re confident that the deal we struck with our Chinese partners will help us to work toward resolving [the trade deficit].”@SecScottBessent: “I’m happy to report that we made substantial progress … We will be giving details tomorrow.”https://t.co/XUDuxtsEAm
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 11, 2025
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Do not be lulled into comfort by “peace and security“. There are people and countries on this planet who want war. Some people such as the sons of Ishmael just like to fight and they have for centuries and millennia.
Genesis 16:12 He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.
There is way too much money to be made by manufacturing, selling weapons and support of war. The greed of some is more powerful than peaceful existence.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
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And this is the backdrop of our world today…
Israel continues with Operation Swords of Iron in Gaza.
Per Grok… Military Actions: Involves airstrikes, ground incursions, and control of strategic areas like the Netzarim Corridor and Morag Axis. Recent escalations (May 2025) include plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip.
Israel continues military action in Yemen against the Houthis.
May 5-7, 2025: Following a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport on May 4, which injured eight and damaged infrastructure, Israel launched massive airstrikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port. The strikes disabled the airport, destroyed civilian aircraft, and caused ~$500 million in damages, according to Houthi claims. Israel coordinated with the U.S., targeting military infrastructure to weaken Houthi capabilities.
Israel continues military action in Lebanon
Ongoing Operations (April-May 2025): Israel continued strikes on Hezbollah weapons sites, including a missile storage facility in Dahiyeh (April 27, 2025) and arms depots in Beqaa Valley and Srifa (May 5, 2025). These targeted Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild military infrastructure, which Israel claimed violated ceasefire terms.
Luke 21:9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.
Amos 9:15 I will plant them on their land, and they shall never again be uprooted out of the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.
Despite the deadly intentions of their neighbors, Israel is not going anywhere. The Jewish nation is here to stay.
As Israel celebrated Independence Day, Hamas arsonists sprang into action.
palestinian channels are calling for their terrorists to burn everything they can. This is a video published by a Jenin group (Samaria) pic.twitter.com/v9IAa4zQJO
The fires were located west of Jerusalem. This was one of the largest fires in the recent history of Israel. Many events were cancelled due to the fires.
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Isaiah 17:1 This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.
BREAKING 🔴🔴
Israel carried out a strike in Syria, warning the new regime that attacks on the Druze will not be tolerated.
The IDF said it hit an extremist group preparing to target Druze civilians in Iskhaniya, Damascus Province, under orders from the Prime Minister and… https://t.co/906aIqwYty
A 7.5 quake occurred in the Drake Passage between Antarctica and the southern tip of South America.
When the Earth Moved, Humanity Moved Faster On May 2nd, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Drake Passage, setting off tsunami alerts across Argentina and Chile. Evacuations, sirens, and 9-foot waves reminded us of nature’s force, and the power of preparation. From coastal towns… pic.twitter.com/jyJj7zyG3b
— Smritivan Earthquake Museum (@smritivan) May 3, 2025
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And in sports, Sovereignty beat Journalism to win the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty won going away. The outcome came as no surprise here despite Journalism being the betting favorite. Here at PaulthePoke, we believe God is sovereign, and definitely over journalism…
