Archive for Lebanon

Epic Fury Update: Global Oil Markets; Lasers; Robots; Kushner & Peace; Where’s Bibi?

Posted in #PaulthePoke, China, Ezekiel 38-39, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 15, 2026 by paulthepoke

Ezekiel 38-39, Jeremiah 49 Ancient Persia, Elam or modern day Iran.

Kharg Island Iran: 90% of Iranian oil goes through this island in the northern Persian Gulf. This is Iran’s economic engine.

Infographic detailing the East-West crude oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, highlighting its design and operational status, key facts about commissioning, total length, current capacity, and global impact due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Remember the Red Sea was closed for business back in December 2023.

~

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; and you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Iron Beam laser is now up and running in the north against Hezbollah.

~

Revelation 9:16 And the number of mounted troops was two hundred million; I heard their number.

They are also known as the “Kings from the East” in Revelation 16:12.

Granted, this is not about China directly. The United States is now field testing robots in combat in Ukraine. We know China is already mass producing robots. 200,000,000 is the number. The Clone Wars is coming to life.

March 15, 2026: Don’t look now but China has increased military activity in and around Taiwan.

~

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Ancient Zarephath…

Keep an eye on President Trump’s Board of Peace. The Executive Board currently has nine members including Trump and his life time appointment and Chairman. Currently, 4 of the 9 identify as Jewish. These include: Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Marc Rowan, and Robert Gabriel, Jr.

Conjecture: The Antichrist will identify as Jewish as part of his identity. Trump’s Board of Peace will effectively replace the United Nations. Time will tell…

Still waiting on the 10 member/nation committee to emerge onto the global scene that will be the Beast Empire. See Daniel 7 and Revelation 13, 17.

Litani River in the news…

~

Where’s Benjamin Netanyahu??? With continued speculation and conjecture, apparently he is alive. Many still are suspicious if Bibi is still alive. Allegedly…

~

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

Epic Fury Update: Russia Supports Iran; Oil & Gas; Water Wars; Hezbollah in Lebanon; Spies

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Ezekiel 38-39, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 8, 2026 by paulthepoke

Isaiah 46:9-10  I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. 

~

Ezekiel 38-39 Ancient Gog of Magog, Rosh or modern day Russia…

~

Matthew 25:1-5 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Oil and gas continue to be shut off throughout the Persian Gulf. Supply disruptions are happening and affecting the globe.

Map view showing Kharg Island located in the Persian Gulf, alongside neighboring countries including Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

~

Revelation 21:6 And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

~

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Israel has advised Lebanese citizens south of the Litani River to evacuate. Israel has begun a ground invasion of southern Lebanon and is specifically targeting Hezbollah.

~

Numbers 13:1-2 And the LORD said to Moses, “Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each of their fathers’ tribes send one man who is a leader among them.”

A man in military uniform with gray hair and glasses, standing with his right hand over his heart in a solemn gesture.

Where and who is Esmail Qaani???

Esmail Qaani (also spelled Ismail Qaani or Esmail Ghaani), the commander of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force since 2020, has an unknown current location as of March 8, 2026. His whereabouts have been shrouded in intense speculation, rumors, and conflicting unverified reports amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and recent escalations (including strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026).Key points from the latest information:

  • No official confirmation from Iran — Iranian state media and authorities have remained silent on his status, with no recent public appearances, statements, or denials addressing the rumors directly.
  • Rumors of execution or arrest by Iran — Multiple Arab media outlets, social media claims, and fringe reports allege he was detained or executed by the IRGC on suspicion of espionage for Israel (Mossad). This stems from his repeated “survivals” of major strikes that killed other top figures (e.g., near-misses tied to deaths of Nasrallah, Haniyeh, and now Khamenei), fueling paranoia that he leaked information or was suspiciously absent. These claims remain unverified, often labeled as possible disinformation or psychological warfare.
  • Contradictory claims of defection to Israel — Social media posts (including satirical or meme-style ones) and unconfirmed reports assert he is “safe in Israel,” portrayed as a long-term Mossad asset (e.g., “Agent 47”) who helped coordinate strikes. Some even include fabricated images or stories of him receiving awards in Israel. These appear largely as online disinformation, memes, or exaggeration, with no credible evidence from major outlets.
  • Other reports — Some sources describe him as still one of the highest-ranking surviving Iranian military officials, potentially active despite the Quds Force headquarters being destroyed in recent strikes. He has a history of “disappearing” and resurfacing (e.g., declared dead in 2024/2025 reports, then reappearing in Tehran).

In summary, there is no reliable, confirmed information on his exact location right now. The situation is chaotic due to the fog of war, internal Iranian purges, and rampant online rumors (including obvious fakes and satire). He is most likely still in Iran (possibly detained, in hiding, or operating covertly), but nothing definitive exists beyond speculation. If new official statements emerge from Tehran or major outlets, that could clarify things quickly. -Grok

https://twitter.com/i/grok?conversation=2030720846495449203

~

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

Epic Fury Update, March 3, 2026, Purim

Posted in #PaulthePoke, China, Ezekiel 38-39, Purim, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 3, 2026 by paulthepoke

Purim 5950/5786/2026

Esther 9:20-22 Then Mordecai recorded these events, and he sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, obliging them to celebrate the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same month, annually, because on those days the Jews rid themselves of their enemies, and it was a month which was turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and rejoicing and sending portions of food to one another and gifts to the poor.

Time, Time, Time.

Operation Epic Fury was initiated on Saturday, February 28, 2026 on our western Gregorian Calendar.

The attack was initiated during the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan.

Of significant note, Epic Fury was initiated on Purim of the Dead Sea Scroll calendar. For me, the solar Dead Sea Scroll calendar just took on more significance than the traditional lunar Hebrew calendar.

https://dsscalendar.org/DSS-Greg.php?Y=2025

The Statue of Liberty with a large, glowing orange moon in the background against a dark sky, reflecting on water.

Traditionally, according to the secular, lunar Hebrew calendar, Purim occurred on the evening of Monday, March 2, 2026 through sunset Tuesday, March 3, 2026. And with that, there was a blood red moon lunar eclipse.

~

Ancient Persia or modern day Iran…

~

Ancient Medes

10 million plus Kurds are estimated to live in northwest Iran.

~

Revelation 6:6 And I heard what seemed to be a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine!”

Full disclosure, it is the position of the blog that we are not in the great 7 year Tribulation. We are not there yet. One will not need to ask the question. Oil and gas implications…

The Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf

Ancient Babylon

Ezekiel 38 Ancient Sheba and Dedan or modern day Saudi Arabia

Ras Tanura belongs to Saudi Aramco.

Natural gas and Liquified Natural Gas have been impacted.

~

Revelation 9:16 And the number of mounted troops was two hundred million; I heard their number.

They are also known as the “Kings from the East” in Revelation 16:12.

China energy implications…

~

Nuclear facilities throughout Iran are being hit.

~

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Ancient Zarephath…

~

Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before Me.

88 clerics…

~

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

End Times Biblical Prophecy Confirming Business Cycles? Global Conflict and Mega Inflation Coming? -Michael Douville

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Michael Douville, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 24, 2026 by paulthepoke

2 years ago, Charles Nenner, Paul Lehr, and I spent almost three hours together discussing the current issues and how cycle forecasting and Biblical Prophecy were aligning.

Charles was forecasting escalating conflicts across the Globe, a deep recession, a steep correction in the equity Markets, and a Cycle Completion for the Real Estate Asset class.

We discuss Charles’ long term forecast and touch upon Martin Armstrong’s analysis leading to the same conclusion using different Methodology.

A dark, eerie illustration depicting four horsemen riding horses, symbolizing themes of global conflict, recession, and inflation. The title 'END TIMES PROPHECY' is prominently displayed, along with the names Paul Lehr and Michael Douville.

2 years ago, we discussed the coming Inflation, how Gold and Silver would skyrocket, and how Israel would be threatened and help reshape the Middle East.

Paul Lehr and I continue the discussion centering on the Middle East and Israel; how the Biblical Prophecy is active as Gaza, Lebanon, the Golan Heights and Syria, plus how Russia is involved.

We also discuss Biblical Prophecy regarding Inflation, Wages, the “K-Shaped” Economy and how the Real Estate Cycle is unfolding.

Storing Food and Water maybe more important than hoarding Gold and Silver.

I would love your comments.

Paul Lehr can be followed at Paul the Poke: https://paulthepoke.com/

Paul The Poke on Facebook and YouTube.

Paul Lehr is a Biblical Scholar with special interest in End Times Prophecy.

Classes for Investing are being scheduled in Phoenix, AZ.

Michael Douville’s Investment Books: How To Create A Real Estate Money Machine and Retire With Income: https://www.amazon.com/Create-Estate-...

Real Estate Investing for Beginners: https://www.amazon.com/Estate-Investi...

Website: https://michaeldouville.com/

~

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

This Week in Prophecy: Trump Comes in Peace

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 12, 2025 by paulthepoke

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.

~

Houthis in Yemen and The Red Sea

~

Iran

~

India and Pakistan

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

~

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

~

China and Tariffs

~

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.

~

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.

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

This Week in Prophecy: Cease Fire!; ICBM’s; ICC

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Ezekiel 38-39, Prophecy with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 26, 2024 by paulthepoke

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Israel and Hezbollah agree to 60 day cease fire. This would be a bridge to the incoming Trump Administration

  • Israeli forces to withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah to end its armed presence along the southern border, south of the Litani River, under new deal
  • Ceasefire will come into effect from 4am local time (D.C.), 2am GMT on November 27

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14128999/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-war-lebanon-prime-minister.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Line_(withdrawal_line)

Summary: UN Resolution 1701, Adopted 2006

This resolution calls for the full cessation of hostilities, the deployment of Lebanese forces to Southern Lebanon, parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces behind the Blue Line, strengthening the UN force (UNIFIL) to facilitate the entry of Lebanese Forces in the region and the establishment of a demilitarised zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River. It also calls for UN Secretary-General to develop proposals to implement the relevant provisions of the Taif Accords as well as Security Council Resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006) and imposes an arms embargo on Lebanon. The resolution was formally agreed to by both parties within 48 hours of its adoption.

https://peacemaker.un.org/israellebanon-resolution1701

~

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces carried out an Operational Test last night of a New Experiment Medium-Range Ballistic Missile equipped with a Non-Nuclear Hypersonic Warhead, which had been dubbed “Oreshnik.” The Test was conducted against the Yuzhmash Missile Plant near the City of Dnipro in Central Ukraine, and was considered Successful.

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1859652237267698114

https://twitter.com/i/status/1859549697947455701

November 23, 2024: Ukraine fires 10 US-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Kursk region.

https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/1860419226756088047

~

By the way, YouTube is turning off new video alerts to subscribers and unsubscribing others…

~

Psalm 50:6 And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah

Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

https://twitter.com/IntlCrimCourt/status/1859563977455366501

https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/situation-state-palestine-icc-pre-trial-chamber-i-rejects-state-israels-challenges

~

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

This Week in Prophecy: US and Ukraine Escalate; Hezbollah; Baltic Sea Internet

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2024 by paulthepoke

Mark 13:7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.

And Ukraine launched missiles into Russia…

Ukraine fired 6 US-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region. Five missiles were shot down by S-400 & Pantsir AA systems, one was damaged, its fragments fell in the technical zone of a military facility, causing a fire, Russian Defense Ministry says.

https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/1858879004805042514

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a nuclear response is on the table.

~

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Did any one have this on their Bingo card? Hezbollah about to be squeezed in southern Lebanon.

The New York Times reports that the Islamic Regime in Iran has told Hezbollah to accept the terms of Israel’s ceasefire offer and withdraw their forces north of the Litani River.

https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1858524209816744013

Wall Street Journal reports that the Israeli Army was shocked by how much modern Russian weaponry they have found during their ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah has received modern Kornet anti-tank missiles produced as recently as 3-4 years ago.

https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1858782987086692833

Summary: UN Resolution 1701, Adopted 2006

This resolution calls for the full cessation of hostilities, the deployment of Lebanese forces to Southern Lebanon, parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces behind the Blue Line, strengthening the UN force (UNIFIL) to facilitate the entry of Lebanese Forces in the region and the establishment of a demilitarised zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River. It also calls for UN Secretary-General to develop proposals to implement the relevant provisions of the Taif Accords as well as Security Council Resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006) and imposes an arms embargo on Lebanon. The resolution was formally agreed to by both parties within 48 hours of its adoption.

https://peacemaker.un.org/israellebanon-resolution1701

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Line_(withdrawal_line)

~

Main Stream Media in the United States is laying blame on Russia. However, in Europe…

The Chinese ship Yi Peng is the main suspect in the investigation into who cut two undersea telecom cables between Finland-Germany and Sweden-Lithuania. The ship sailed right over the cables when they were cut at 8am GMT on Sunday and 2am GMT on Monday.

https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1858851351163212195

Strong evidence indicating that the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng destroyed 2 undersea telecom cables connecting Finland-Germany & Sweden-Lithuania A Danish Navy vessel is shadowing Yi Peng right now. She’s trying to leave the Baltic Sea. Board the ship!

https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1858853514291691729

~

Numerous Iranian and Israeli accounts are posting rumours that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is in a coma. A few weeks ago, in late October, there were reports of the Ayatollah being ‘seriously’ as the country looks for his second oldest son to be his successor.

https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1857872204744241415

~

Recep Erdogan is back in the news.

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

This Week in Prophecy: Tyre & Sidon, Beirut; Iran; BRICS Summit

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Ezekiel 38-39, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 3, 2024 by paulthepoke

Joel 3:4 “What are you to me, O Tyre and Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you paying me back for something? If you are paying me back, I will return your payment on your own head swiftly and speedily.

Biblical Tyre & Sidon in modern day Lebanon…

The Arab Spokesman for the Israel Defense Force has issued an Urgent Evacuation Order for the City of Tyre in Southwestern Lebanon; with Residents of the City, specifically on the Streets of Al-Hiram, Jaafar Sharaf Al-Din, Abu Deeb and Al-Athar, told to Immediately Evacuate from the Area in “Red” and head North of the Awali River.

https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1848959522653585447

~

~

Daniel 10:13-14 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”

Last week, Israel effectively took out Iran’s air defense.

https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye

RECAP: Israel’s attack on Iran

  1. – Israel launched an attack on Iran in the early hours of Saturday 26 October
  2. – Explosions were heard around Tehran
  3. – Footage from Iran has shown flying objects intercepted by Iran’s air defense
  4. – Iran said explosions were air defenses being activated
  5. – Iran state TV said strikes did not impact Tehran airports’ functionality
  6. – US said Israel’s strike was an act of self-defense in response to Iran’s attack on 1 October
  7. – Airspace above Israel and Iran closed
  8. – Iraq suspended it’s air traffic
  9. -Netanyahu’s office released images and videos of him and the Defense minister in an underground bunker

https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye/status/1850004118435398112

~

Ezekiel 38-39 Gog of Magog, the prince of Rosh… the many nations with you.

BRICS gathered in Kazan, Russia this past week. Here is a recap of the events.

Need for reform of global institutions:

🔸 The Bretton Woods international financial system’s institutions, including the World Trade Organization, should be reformed to better represent developing countries’ interests.

🔸 BRICS opposes “unilateral, prohibitive, discriminatory and protectionist” measures taken under the pretext of fighting global climate change, including carbon emissions adjustment mechanisms and taxes.

🔸 BRICS supports comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council, to make it more representative, and notes its centrality in the system of relations between nations. 

New initiatives:

🔸 BRICS members recognize the potential of information and communication technologies in bridging the digital divide between nations to aid socio-economic development.

🔸 BRICS intends to transform the New Development bank to serve the needs of the 21st century.

🔸 BRICS supports the creation of a New Technology Platform to strengthen development cooperation, including by creating high-tech products using domestic technological potential to fuel “sustainable and inclusive” growth.

🔸 The organization agrees to explore the creation of an independent cross-border settlement and depository infrastructure known as BRICS Clear.

🔸 BRICS is ready to strengthen cooperation to develop medicines, including vaccines and nuclear medicine projects.

🔸 BRICS welcomes the creation a united transport and logistics platform.

🔸 The declaration supports Russia’s proposal to create a Grain Exchange to “promote rules-based trade in agricultural products and fertilizers and minimize disruptions.” 

Expanding cooperation:

🔸 The declaration welcomes the expanded use of national currencies for transactions between BRICS members and their trade partners.

🔸 The document highlights the importance of expanding cooperation based on common interests and further building up strategic partnerships among BRICS members, and continuing to implement the bloc’s Economic Partnership Strategy.

🔸 The bloc welcomes interest shown by countries of the Global South toward BRICS, and calls for greater participation of the least developed nations, especially in Africa, in global processes. 

Opposing global crises:

🔸 The document “condemns” the illegal use of discriminatory and politically motivated sanctions and highlights their negative impact on the world economy.

🔸 BRICS is opposed to the deployment of weapons in outer space, and supports strengthening the global non-proliferation and disarmament regimes, and implementing a Security Council resolution on measures to prevent WMDs from falling into the hands of terrorists. It calls for strengthened ties between law enforcement to aid in the fight against narcotics.

🔸 Bloc members outlined their positions on the Ukrainian crisis, and took note of proposals for mediation to bring the conflict to a conclusion through negotiations.

🔸 BRICS expressed support for Palestine’s full-fledged membership in the UN.

🔸 The declaration condemns Israel’s attack on UN employees in Lebanon, and the pager terror attack of September 17.

🔸 BRICS welcomes the creation of a Haitian Transitional Presidential Council and electoral council to resolve the crisis plaguing the Caribbean nation.

🔸 BRICS expresses concern over the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan, and called for a ceasefire.

🔸 The declaration criticizes the politicization of human rights, and double standards in this area.

🔸 The document expresses opposition to all forms of discrimination in sports.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1849128202633166937.html#google_vignette

BRICS officially adds 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries (not full members): Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

Sukkot/Tabernacles 5785/5949/2024: Hamas; Hezbollah; Turkey’s Alliance; China; Pro Life & Catholics

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Fall Feasts, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 20, 2024 by paulthepoke

Leviticus 23:33-36 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast of Booths for seven days to the LORD. On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind. For seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you shall have a holy convocation and present an offering by fire to the LORD; it is an assembly. You shall do no laborious work.’”

Sukkot is coming to an end this week at sunset on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This holiday is known by many names. It is called the Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, the Feast of Booths, the Festival of Tents, or the Feast of the Harvest because it is after the harvest in the fall. Simply put, it is also called “the feast” or “the festival”.

It has been a busy week around the globe during the Feast of Tabernacles. Here’s what is happening.

“Hamas” is the Hebrew word for “violence”.

The context of Ezekiel 7 is judgment on the land of Israel. Judgment is being rendered against violence or “hamas“.

Ezekiel 7:11 Violence has grown up into a rod of wickedness. None of them shall remain, nor their abundance, nor their wealth; neither shall there be preeminence among them.

Ezekiel 7:23 Forge a chain! For the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.

Ezekiel 7:25 When anguish comes, they will seek peace, but there shall be none.

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar has been martyred. Elements of Hamas are beginning to surrender in Gaza.

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

~

Ezekiel 38:2-5a “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. Persia…

“It is essential that Russia, Iran and Syria take more effective measures against this situation, which poses the greatest threat to Syria’s territorial integrity,” President Recep Erdogan, Turkey

https://allisrael.com/axis-of-ezekiel-erdogan-calls-for-alliance-of-russia-iran-turkey-and-syria-against-israel

~

Mark 13:7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.

~

Amos 1:13 Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because they have ripped open pregnant women in Gilead, that they might enlarge their border.

God is pro life. He created life. God is opposed to abortion and He states there is a consequence of punishment.

Satanic Temple has opened an abortion clinic in Virginia.

The stated purpose of this death ritual is to “cast off notions of guilt, shame and mental discomfort” associated with the extermination of innocent life and to altogether affirm the choice.

“TST’s abortion ritual can be performed to address definable concerns or to overcome unproductive feelings. The ritual, which includes the abortion itself, spans the entirety of the pregnancy termination procedure. There are steps to be performed before, during, and after the medical or surgical abortion.”

https://www.theblaze.com/news/satanic-temple-opens-abortion-clinic-in-virginia-for-its-destruction-ritual

~

Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris managed to irritate Christians and specifically Catholics this week.

Kamala Harris was a no show at the Al Smith Dinner, a Catholic event, and chose to have fun at Catholic’s expense. There were Catholics who were not impressed at the satirical attempt.

~

Leviticus 23:42-43 You shall dwell in booths for seven days. All native Israelites shall dwell in booths that your generations may know that I made the people of Israel dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

Yom Teruah/Rosh Hashanah/Feast of Trumpets; Middle East on Fire; 5785/5949/2024

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Fall Feasts, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 1, 2024 by paulthepoke

Leviticus 23:23-25 Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘In the seventh month on the first of the month you shall have a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. You shall not do any laborious work, but you shall present an offering by fire to the Lord.’”

Numbers 29:1 ‘Now in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall also have a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work. It will be to you a day for blowing trumpets.

This holiday has many names. It is called the Feast of Trumpets by Christians. It is recognized as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. In Judaism, it is called Yom Teruah which means the “Day of Blowing”.

The directions for the holiday are straight forward.

  1. It is to be a day of rest or a Sabbath.
  2. The day is a holy or separate day. It is a convocation. The Hebrew word for convocation is miqra’. Per Strong’s Concordance it means: rehearsal, convocation, a reading, a calling together, or sacred assembly.
  3. It is a memorial and reminder to blow or shout. The Hebrew word is teruah. It means: alarm, signal, a sound of tempest, shout of joy, blast of war, alarm, joy, war-cry, or battle-cry.

In the Hebrew civil New Year of 5785 or the Essene year of 5949, Israel is at war on three fronts. Is war about to break out on a fourth front?

All of the military activity Israel is engaged with are supported by Iran. Below are Iranian proxies.

Daniel 10:13-14 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”

September 27th is the most important day in the Middle East since the Abraham Accords breakthrough. I have spent countless hours studying Hezbollah and there is not an expert on earth who thought that what Israel has done to decapitate and degrade them was possible. This is significant because Iran is now fully exposed. The reason why their nuclear facilities have not been destroyed, despite weak air defense systems, is because Hezbollah has been a loaded gun pointed at Israel. Iran spent the last forty years building this capability as its deterrent. President Trump would often say, “Iran has never won a war but never lost a negotiation.” The Islamic Republic’s regime is much tougher when risking Hamas, Hezbollah, Syrian and Houthi lives than when risking their own. Their foolish efforts to assassinate President Trump and hack his campaign reek of desperation and are hardening a large coalition against them. Iranian leadership is stuck in the old Middle East, while their neighbors in the GCC are sprinting toward the future by investing in their populations and infrastructure. They are becoming dynamic magnets for talent and investment while Iran falls further behind. As the Iranian proxies and threats dissipate, regional security and prosperity will rise for Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. Israel now finds itself with the threat from Gaza mostly neutralized and the opportunity to neutralize Hezbollah in the north. It’s unfortunate how we got here but maybe there can be a silver lining in the end. Anyone who has been calling for a ceasefire in the North is wrong. There is no going back for Israel. They cannot afford now to not finish the job and completely dismantle the arsenal that has been aimed at them. They will never get another chance. After the brilliant, rapid-fire tactical successes of the pagers, radios, and targeting of leadership, Hezbollah’s massive weapon cache is unguarded and unmanned. Most of Hezbollah fighters are hiding in their tunnels. Anyone still around was not important enough to carry a pager or be invited to a leadership meeting. Iran is reeling, as well, insecure and unsure how deeply its own intelligence has been penetrated. Failing to take full advantage of this opportunity to neutralize the threat is irresponsible. I have been hearing some amazing stories about how Israel has been collecting intelligence over the past 10 months with some brilliant technology and crowdsourcing initiatives. But today, with the confirmed killing of Nasrallah and at least 16 top commanders eliminated in just nine days, was the first day I started thinking about a Middle East without Iran’s fully loaded arsenal aimed at Israel. So many more positive outcomes are possible. This is a moment to stand behind the peace-seeking nation of Israel and the large portion of the Lebanese who have been plagued by Hezbollah and who want to return to the times when their country was thriving, and Beirut a cosmopolitan city. The main issue between Lebanon and Israel is Iran; otherwise there is a lot of benefit for the people of both countries from working together. The right move now for America would be to tell Israel to finish the job. It’s long overdue. And it’s not only Israel’s fight. More than 40 years ago, Hezbollah killed 241 US military personnel, including 220 Marines. That remains the single deadliest day for the U.S. Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima. Later that same day, Hezbollah killed 58 French paratroopers. And now, over the past six weeks or so, Israel has eliminated as many terrorists on the US list of wanted terrorists as the US has done in the last 20 years. Including Ibrahim Aqil, the leader of Hezbollah’s Islamic Jihad Organization who masterminded the 1983 killing of those Marines. -Jared Kushner

https://twitter.com/jaredkushner/status/1840181053572690060

~

Hamas in Gaza

Ezekiel 7:11 Violence (Hebrew word is Hamas) has grown up into a rod of wickedness. None of them shall remain, nor their abundance, nor their wealth; neither shall there be preeminence among them.

~

Obadiah 1:20a And the exiles of this host of the Israelites will possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel has begun its movement of ground troops into southern Lebanon.

~

Houthis in Yemen

~

Assad in Syria

~

Matthew 24:6-8 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. -Jesus

~

Hurricane Helene has brought devastation throughout the south and the Appalachian Mountains.

Luke 21:25b …and on the earth distress among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves… -Jesus

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N