Greetings From John
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THE MAGOG IDENTITY - (Print)
Russia's invasion of Georgia has caused a uproar in the international community
and further strained Russia's diplomatic relationship with the West. These
events could help pave the way for the famed battle prophesied in Ezekiel 38
and 39. It is during this battle, that God will directly intercede to protect
Israel from Magog and its allies:
"And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face
against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and
prophesy against him…And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy
jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horse-men,
all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with
bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords…(Ezekiel
38:1-4)."
So begins this classic passage in which Gog and Magog, with their allies, are
drawn into an invasion of Israel only to have the God of Israel use the
occasion to show Himself strong by intervening on behalf of His people and
destroying the invading forces. To understand this passage, it is essential to
first determine who the players are. Despite the many controversies, these
participants are surprisingly well identified. Just who are the people
represented here by these ancient tribal names?
Why Such Weird Names?
Have you ever wondered why the Biblical prophets always seem to refer to
various peoples by such strange names? It's actually our fault! We keep
changing the names of things. There once was a city known as Petrograd. For
many years it was known as St. Petersburg. Then it was changed to Leningrad.
Now it's St. Petersburg again. What will it be named a few years from now? (My
friends in Russia say that in Russia, even the past is uncertain!) The capital
of the old world, Byzantium, was renamed Constantinople. Now that city is known
as Istanbul. This occurs even in our own country. How many of you remember when
"Cape Canaveral" was renamed "Cape Kennedy"? Ten years later
it became "Cape Canaveral" again.
But we do not change the names of our ancestors! So, if you were the prophet
Isaiah and were called upon to speak of the Persians over a century before they
emerged as an empire, how could you refer to them? You would speak of them as
the descendants of Elam, the forebears of the Persians.
All humans are descended, not only from Adam, but from Noah. Noah and his three
sons repopulated the entire Earth after the flood. Thus, we are all descendants
of Noah's three sons: Ham, Shem, and Japheth. The genealogical records of Noah
and his three sons are listed in Genesis 10, and the 70 original tribal groups
described there are often called the "Table of Nations" by Biblical
scholars.
Magog was one of the sons of Japheth and his descendants are often referred to
by their Greek name, the Scythians. Early scholars and historians - including
Josephus Flavius and the "Father of History" Herodotus - have
identified Magog with the people group that has become the modern nation of
Russia. To learn more about The Magog Invasion, click on the links below.
• The Magog Invasion - Strategic Trends
• The Magog Invasion (Listen Free) - 66/40 Radio Broadcast
• Russia, Georgia Agree to Cease-Fire - MSNBC
• Western Leaders May Try to Punish Russia - CNN
• Russia Sends a Message with Georgia Conflict - USA Today
IRAN DEVELOPING EMP WEAPON - (Print)
New testimony before the House Armed Services Committee has raised fresh
concerns about the possibility of an EMP attack on the United States. Experts
say that recent missile tests by Iran, in which it detonated warheads at high
altitudes, may be part of the development of an electromagnetic pulse (or EMP)
weapon. Dr. William Graham, who heads up the committee to assess the threat of
an EMP attack on the United States, testified before congress last week that
such a scenario is the only plausible explanation for Iran's activities.
Furthermore, Graham testified that Iranian military journals, translated by the
CIA, "explicitly discuss a nuclear EMP attack that would gravely harm the
United States."
An electromagnetic pulse is generated when a nuclear weapon is detonated high
above the earth's surface (at altitudes between 40 and 400 kilometers). In such
instances, the nuclear blast would interact with the Earth's atmosphere and
magnetic field to produce an EMP. In addition to the direct effects of the
blast, the EMP would impact electrical systems across a wide geographical area.
The amount of damage depends primarily on the altitude of the blast and the size
of the nuclear warhead. The US Defense Department recently awarded a 7.4 million
dollar contract to a California based company to build an EMP generator so it
can conduct small scale tests of our vulnerability to such attacks.
Our growing dependence upon computers and other electrical systems has made us
especially vulnerable to an electromagnetic pulse attack. An EMP could cripple
the U.S. by knocking out electrical power, telecommunications and
transportation, along with banking and financial networks. The loss of power
would also limit our access to fuel and emergency services, as well as food and
water supplies. Systems could be down for weeks, months, or even years. It would
be as if the United States slipped back into the 19th century - before the
advent of cell phones, computers, microwaves and many of the other modern
conveniences on which we now depend.
The existence of the electromagnetic pulse has been known since the 1940s, when
nuclear weapons were being developed and tested. However, because of a lack of
data, the effects of an EMP were not fully known until 1962. At this time, the
United States was conducting a series of high-altitude atmospheric tests, code
named "Operation Fishbowl," in the Pacific Proving Ground. On July 9,
1962, a test known as "Starfish Prime" was conducted near Johnston
Island at an altitude of about 400 kilometers. This 1.4 megaton bomb caused an
EMP that disrupted radio stations, destroyed street lights, shut down
automobiles and wreaked havoc on electrical equipment throughout the Hawaiian
Islands, some 1,400 kilometers away from the site of the blast! The explosion
even disrupted radio equipment as far away as Australia. Consequently, in 1963,
the United States and the Soviet Union signed the Atmospheric Test Ban Treaty to
counter the considerable threat posed by EMPs.
Thomas C. Schelling, an economist and professor of foreign affairs, national
security, nuclear strategy and arms control at the University of Maryland
School of Public Policy, once wrote that we have "a tendency in our
planning to confuse the unfamiliar with the improbable. The contingency we have
not considered looks strange; what looks strange is therefore improbable; what
seems improbable need not be considered seriously." Those words were
written in regards to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In that instance
American forces were taken by surprise and the result was catastrophic. Have we
learned from our mistake or is history destined to repeat itself? Will we once
again be taken by surprise by our adversaries? To some, the threat of an EMP
attack may seem improbable, but we would be foolish not to take it seriously.
• Weapons Proliferation - Strategic Trends
• Behold a Red Horse - MP3 Download - Koinonia House
• The EMP Threat - Wall Street Journal
• 7.4 Million Dollar Contract for an EMP Generator - DID
FAITH IN THE CLASSROOM - (Print)
It's that time of year again, when office supplies are on sale and students
around the country are getting ready to go back to school. In fact, in some
school districts classes are already in session. If you are a proud parent, now
is the perfect time to have a discussion with your child about their faith and
some of the challenges they may face in the coming months.
The role of religion in public schools continues to be a hotly debated issue.
Some public school teachers avoid the mere mention of religion in their
classrooms because they are afraid of offending students, becoming the target
of a lawsuit, or even losing their job. Other teachers would like to talk about
religion, but don't know what they are allowed to say and what would be
considered "crossing the line." If you are among the many teachers,
students, and parents who may have questions concerning religion in public
schools, you may wish to take a moment to explore some of the resources
available to you.
A publication by the First Amendment Center called Finding
Common Ground: A Guide to Religious Liberty in Public Schools can be
downloaded for free (just click on the link). Finding Common Ground is
a guidebook that explains teachers' and students' religious rights. It gives
information concerning a wide variety of subjects such as equal access,
judicial court rulings, and religious holidays. Below you will also find a link
to the United States Department of Education Guidelines on Religious Expression
in Public Schools.
Freedom of Speech
The Supreme Court has ruled that students retain their freedom of speech and
expression when at school. According to the 1969 Supreme Court decision in
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, a school may only
silence students if they are actually disrupting school discipline. That is, a
student's freedom of expression does not give him or her the right to interrupt
class. However, during free time, students are free to:
• Read their Bibles
• Talk to peers about religion and pray with their peers
• Wear clothing with Christian symbols and messages
• Pass out religious tracts
Equal Access
If a secondary public school receives any federal funding and if it allows any
other non-curriculum clubs (like the chess club or the glee club) to form, then
it must allow students to form Bible clubs or other religiously oriented
organizations on campus, with the same rights to the facilities as other clubs.
Religious clubs are guaranteed the right to official recognition, which means
the school must offer them access to the school newspaper, bulletin boards, and
the public announcement system et al. Religious clubs, however, must be
student-initiated and student-led. The students may invite outside speakers,
but the club must be organized and led by the students themselves.
Educational Opportunities
Because religion is such an integral part of history and politics and the human
experience in general, it is a relevant topic in the classroom setting. Teachers
and students are free to discuss different religions and the impact religion has
had on society. While teachers must maintain a neutral position with the
students, students are free to offer their own personal opinions on religious
matters. [Teachers are free to discuss religious issues with their own peers
outside of the classroom.]
Students may write papers on religious subjects, including the Bible. The Bible
has had an enormous impact on history and literature and is an important book to
know, even from a secular viewpoint. Literature from Shakespeare to Faulkner is
full of allusions to the Bible, which can only be fully appreciated with a
working knowledge of God's Word.
Teachers
Teachers also retain their First Amendment rights at school, but at the same
time represent the school while in the classroom and at school events.
Therefore, public school teachers are not permitted to "force their
religion" on students. However, teachers do have a lot of freedom to teach
about religion for educational purposes. They may teach on comparative
religions, including Christianity. They may discuss the impact religion has had
on history and science and literature. They may even discuss religion with
students one-on-one, if the student initiates and maintains the conversation
and is not compelled to agree with the teacher's position.
As school starts up again, continue to pray for those faithful teachers who are
striving to teach students according to righteousness in the face of an
increasingly liberal education establishment, and for those students who are
willing to stand up for their faith and be a light to their peers rather than
just going along with the crowd.
• United States Department of Education Guidelines on Religious Expression in Public Schools - ACLJ
• Finding Common Ground: A Guide to Religious Liberty in Public Schools - Freedom Forum
• Train Up a Child: Home Schooling - Koinonia House
• How to Study the Bible - DVD - Special Offer!
Son of Hamas Leader Embraces Christianity - August 12, 2008
Mosab Hassan Yousef is an extraordinary young man with an extraordinary story.
He was born the son of one of the most influential leaders of the militant
Hamas organization in the West Bank and grew up in a strict Islamic family.
Now, at 30 years old, he attends an evangelical Christian church, Barabbas Road
in San Diego, Calif. He renounced his Muslim faith, left his family behind in
Ramallah and is seeking asylum in the United States (click on link to read
interview).
FOX News
California Court OKs Homeschooling - August 12, 2008
Parents have the right to homeschool their children even without a teaching
credential, a state appeals court ruled Friday to the applause of conservative
groups. The ruling, made by the Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles,
reverses a decision the court made in February that required parents to have a
teaching credential if educating children at home, potentially threatening an
estimated 166,000 homeschoolers in California. CP
Anti-Semitism on the Rise in UK - August 12, 2008
There was a 9 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the UK in the first half
of 2008 compared with the same period last year. Incidents involving Jewish
students or academics and at colleges rose 88 percent. BBC
America's Minors Exposed to R-rated Entertainment - August 12, 2008
A newly released study by Dartmouth College experts reveals that movie ratings
are ineffective when it comes to barring minors from R-rated (18+) films. LifeSite
Coalition Seeks to Impeach Pakistan President - August 07, 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition on Thursday announced it will seek the impeachment
of President Pervez Musharraf, cranking up pressure on the U.S.-backed former
general to resign. FOX News
O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have
sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them. But thou, O Lord, art
a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy
and truth.
Psalms 86:14-15 KJV
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