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This Week in Prophecy: Garden Tomb; Noah’s Ark; Treaty of Hudaybiyyah; Nepal Flood; Syria; Saudis; Quake in Peru

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Burden of Damascus, Earthquakes/Volcanoes, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 30, 2026 by paulthepoke

John 19:41 Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden was a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.

Archaeologists under Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre found an abandoned quarry outside the ancient walls that was later filled and divided into small plots for vines, olive trees and grazing, plus multiple rock-cut tombs.

This landscape matches the Gospel of John’s description of a garden containing a new tomb near the crucifixion site. Lead researcher Francesca Romana Stasolla noted the funerary and cultivated features from around the 1st century. It supports the traditional location but does not prove the tomb’s occupant. -Summary by Grok

By the way, the tomb was still empty.

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Genesis 8:4 Then in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat.

In 2026, a full geological and archaeological research project was initiated at the Noah’s Ark formation in the Doğubayazıt District of Ağrı Province, Türkiye. The project is directed by Prof. Dr. Cenker Atila of the Department of Archaeology at Sivas Cumhuriyet University, and is carried out in cooperation with Noah’s Ark Scans.The project has received official approval from the Republic of Türkiye. Under this authorization, a series of geological and archaeological investigations will be conducted at the site in accordance with the approved research plan — a milestone after decades of patient, non-invasive study.

Drogue Stones: Scattered through the villages northwest of the Durupınar site — especially at Arzap — stand a series of enormous carved stones, some more than ten feet tall and weighing several tons. Each has a hole deliberately cut through its upper end. Researchers including Ron Wyatt identified these as drogue stones: heavy drag anchors that, in the ancient world, were trailed behind a vessel on long ropes to steady it in heavy seas and keep its bow turned into the waves. If that interpretation is correct, these would be the drogue stones once tethered to the Ark, cut loose and left near the landing site as the waters receded. Many of the stones are carved with crosses, believed to have been added centuries later by Armenian Christians who venerated them as relics of the Flood. Skeptics offer alternative explanations — that the stones are Armenian memorial markers (khachkars) or repurposed pagan stelae — and their precise age and original purpose remain debated. Either way, the drogue stones are among the most striking features connected to the Durupınar site, and several can be visited today on our guided tours.

https://www.noahsarkscans.com

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Ancient Persia and Elam or modern day Iran.

And on the same day there was a massive energy discovery…

In the spirit of Mohammed and his 10 year peace treaty with infidels…

The prophet Daniel tells us there is a seven year peace treaty coming.

Daniel 9:27 And he will make strong a covenant with the many for one seven; and in the middle of the seven the sacrifice and offering he will make cease, and on a wing of abominations he shall make it desolate, until the consummation that is decreed is poured out on the one bringing desolation.

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Daniel 9:26b… And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.

Nepal Flood

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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.

Current President of Syria, Al-Jolani. Here is what the United States thought of him in 2017 during the first Trump Presidency.

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Ancient Sheba and Dedan or modern day Saudi Arabia

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Quakes in various places… -Jesus

Southern Peru: A magnitude 6.7 (USGS) / 7.2 (IGP) earthquake struck on August 20, 2026, near Coracora in the Ayacucho region’s Parinacochas province. This was the strongest quake in Peru so far in 2026. Smaller earthquakes have continued throughout the month, including several on August 29–30.

There were no deaths and 3 injuries with relatively minimal damage affecting homes, power, and roads. -Grok

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Baptists in higher education in the culture…

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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.

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Houthis in Yemen and The Red Sea

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Iran

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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

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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

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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.

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This Week in Prophecy: Peace Negotiations, DRC Violence, Greek Quakes

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Earthquakes/Volcanoes, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 23, 2025 by paulthepoke

1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

Separate negotiations are taking place to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/sentdefender

Against the backdrop of Russo-American talks in Saudi Arabia and the emergency European security summit in Paris, France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Turkey today to speak with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. According to a statement from President Zelensky, food, security, prisoner exchanges, and some bilateral educational and cultural initiatives are the topics for discussion. On the prisoner exchanges: Alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, Turkey has played a key role in facilitating past prisoner exchanges and other Russo-Ukrainian wartime communications. However, given the aforementioned meetings and summits, peace negotiations will likely be on the docket for conversation as well.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1891602119708250267

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia. Below is the Russian perspective.

https://twitter.com/InsiderGeo/status/1891856577012851114/photo/1

The main points from Sergey Lavrov’s statements following the talks in Riyadh:

The conversation with the US representatives was very useful, the parties began to listen and hear each other;

Russia and the United States agreed to ensure the earliest possible appointment of ambassadors in Washington and Moscow;

The US will announce who will represent them on the issue of settlement in Ukraine, and the Russian Federation will immediately do the same;

The Russian Federation and the United States are interested in resuming consultations on geopolitical issues and removing barriers to economic cooperation. The parties will try to create conditions for resuming cooperation in full;

Mutual understanding between the Russian Federation and the United States on a number of issues does not mean a rapprochement of positions;

The Russian Federation and the United States have practically agreed to resolve “once and for all” issues with the functioning of the diplomatic missions of the two countries;

The US has said that the report about a three-point plan for Ukraine is fake;

Russia explained to the US that NATO’s absorption of Ukraine would be a direct threat to Moscow;

The United States proposed introducing a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine;

The presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory is unacceptable for the Russian Federation;

Zelensky’s stunt with the attack on the pumping station in Kuban suggests that it’s time for him to get a slap on the wrist;

Russia has sensed the US’s complete determination to “move forward”, and Moscow is in the same mood.

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Reuters reports that France plans to host a second emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss Ukraine and European security, but has this time invited European countries not present at the first meeting earlier this week and NATO ally Canada.

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Revelation 20:4 Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rose six places to number 35 in the latest World Watch List. Last year, 355 were killed for their faith, compared with 261 the previous year, whilst an estimated 10,000 were internally displaced, which is ten times more than 2023. Houses have been looted and burnt, schools relocated, churches and health facilities closed, and several Christian villages have been abandoned altogether.

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Quakes in various places… -Jesus

Aegean Sea, Santorini, Greece: 1,300+ earthquakes have been recorded with a magnitude above 3.0 in the last month.

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