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I do not see an expiration date on this promise, nor do I see replacement theology: Genesis 12:3 (KJV) And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Historically, as well as in modern times, anywhere the Jews migrated to (voluntarily or forced), they were industrious, blessed, and prosperous. Everywhere from Goshen to Germany and New York City to their re-establishment of Israel on May 14, 1948. Their prosperity was a blessing and economic boom for their community and nation. Because of jealousy and antisemitism, they become hated, persecuted, expelled, and a target of riddance—the most continuously persecuted race on the planet. According to several articles, Christians are encouraged to pray for the peace of Jerusalem based on biblical teachings. This directive is rooted in Psalm 122:6-9, which explicitly calls for such prayers[1][2]. The name "Jerusalem" itself means "peaceful" or "foundation of peace," making it particularly appropriate to pray for its tranquility[1][2][3]. Praying for Jerusalem's peace is seen as beneficial not only for the city but also for those who pray, as it aligns with God's promise of blessings for those who bless Israel (Genesis 12:3)[1][2]. Some interpretations suggest that praying for Jerusalem's peace is equivalent to praying for Christ's return and the establishment of His kingdom[3]. Additionally, Jesus' teachings on being peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) and living at peace with others (Romans 12:18) are cited as further reasons for Christians to pray for peace, including in Jerusalem[1][2]. [1] Got Questions Ministries, Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered, vol. 2 (Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2014–2021). [2] Got Questions Ministries, Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2002–2013). [3] Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Exultant, 1st ed., "Be" Commentary Series (Colorado Springs, CO: Cook Communications Ministries, 2004), 151. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Through the diaspora(s), many remained a pure bloodline from Jacob's twelve sons, not genetically intermingling with Gentiles. To my understanding, the Temple Institute has already identified (Levites) and trained the priests for the coming Third Temple service via DNA testing and records. The Temple Institute of Jerusalem - Learn About the Temple Institute Sanhedrin Appoints High Priest in Preparation for Third Temple - Israel365 News Our resident expert and host @George, having lived and studied in Israel, may want to correct any misunderstandings I have and add to my comments.

Good morning, Frits, On “Once,” I’d like to hear your thoughts on the verse below. Considering Enoch, Elijah, Lazarus, Jarid’s daughter, the many asleep raised and seen in the Holy City, etc., are there exceptions for figurative types and shadows? Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Based on my quote and current geopolitical events, I’d like to hear your perspective on Jeremiah’s and Isaiah’s prophecy below. I cannot find any historical evidence that this prophecy has been fulfilled, and it is still in the future. Jeremiah 49:34-38 (KJV) The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying, 35 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. 36 And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come. 37 For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: 38 And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the LORD. Isaiah 19:23-25 (KJV) In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians. 24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land: 25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance. Rather than proposing my thoughts and interpretation as I see it forming, I’d like to hear yours. By all accounts, I have read from people and organizations getting the Gospel into Iran, many are having dreams and visions, under threat of death, converting to Christianity.

HAMAS (h. Violence)

OPINION Yes, the WEF has clout, but it is just a small cog in a gigantic wheel to set up the New World Order (a.k.a. UN Agenda 2021 & 2030), returning to the days of Nimrod, planned for millennia, for the Ten Kings to give Antichrist to take control (potentially oligarchies). To name only a small fraction of the NGOs and participants with their goals, commonalities, and objectives, not to mention all the symbology (the dollar bill, Washington D.C. street layout, the dome, phalluses, etc. The following people and NGOs share one commonality and goal: globalization, population control with subjugation with limits, and exempting the connected and elite masters. Bilderberg secret meetings and the invitation list. Skull and Bones, Masons, Council of Foreign Relations, Earth Summit, Illuminati, Jekyll Island Club, John Birch Society, Knights of the Golden Circle, Free Trade Agreements, Rand Corp., Rockefeller’s, Rothschild’s, Round Table, United Nations, Trilateral Commission, George Soros (ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, American Immigration Council, Amnesty International, etc.) Four things must transpire to initiate their agenda: a digital global currency and banking system, the removal of national sovereignty and patriotism, the ban on personal firearm ownership, and the elimination of the last central beacon of freedom standing in the way. All was going along as planned until Trump was reelected, an anti-globalist, America First. Not many years ago, the aforementioned was considered a fringe conspiracy theory; what about today? We are witnessing Biblical prophecy unfold before our eyes; it is not coming, but here. It is interesting why there is such a long wait for a new WEF head. I would surmise they await the right person, a man with a plan, perhaps with the answers. As fast as things are progressing, for several scriptural reasons, I speculate the generation born on or after May 14, 1948, will witness it all. Psalm 90:10 (KJV) The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

My brother committed suicide about a decade ago, and his wife wanted a Catholic service for him. As part of this service, a priest wearing fancy garb walked down the pew aisle by us, swinging a little silver pot, something smoking with a silver chain attached to it. It stinks badly and makes our eyes water. I came to find out, and someone told us it was frankincense. It reminded me of several times in the military when I had to spend time in the CS gas tent to prove my gas mask.

Incense, a sweet-smelling substance composed of resins and sometimes mixed with spices, has been used for various religious and cultural purposes throughout history. In ancient Israelite worship, incense was burned as an offering to honor God, symbolizing the prayers of the Hebrew people[1]. The composition of this sacred incense was specifically prescribed, consisting of stacte, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense[1]. Its use was restricted to priests descended from Aaron, who offered it morning and evening on a designated altar in the tabernacle or temple[1][2]. Beyond its religious significance in Judaism, incense has been used in various cultures to please deities, drive away demons, counteract unpleasant odors, and even as a symbolic means of communication with the divine[3][4]. In some traditions, the smoke and odor of incense were believed to have mystical qualities, elevating the mind and affecting the divine sphere[3]. Incense has also been used in domestic settings, festivals, and various rituals across different religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and ancient Greek and Roman practices[4]. [1] Youngblood, Ronald F., F. F. Bruce, and R. K. Harrison, Thomas Nelson Publishers, eds. 1995. In Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc. [2] Halperin, D. J. 1979–1988. “Incense.” In The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised, edited by Geoffrey W Bromiley, 2:817. Wm. B. Eerdmans. [3] Nielsen, Kjeld. 1992. “Incense.” In The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary, edited by David Noel Freedman, 3:405. New York: Doubleday. [4] Encyclopædia Britannica. 2016. In Encyclopedia Britannica, Logos Edition. Chicago, IL: Encyclopædia Britannica.

How rare. Finally, it is a subject with no disagreement thus far, LOL. I agree with everything mentioned about the veil, and add a couple more thoughts, a veil of separation: Revelation 1:6 (KJV) And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 4:16 (KJV) Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. The veil (a representation of Christ) was the wall of separation between a Holy God and a sinful man. The high priest could enter only after the specified cleansing procedure on the day of atonement. It is my understanding that a rope was attached to the high priest's ankle to drag him out if he failed any of the requirements to enter the Holy of Holies. 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Christ is the veil; non-believers cannot enter the throne or presence of God through prayer for intercession or petition. I believe there is only one prayer God will hear first: the prayer of confession, belief, profession, and repentance unto Salvation. As granted and made priests, our High Priest is our mediator between us and God, the perfect sacrifice, Kinsman Redeemer. The numerical symbolism measurement (thirty) of the veil, which is also interesting, is the blood of Christ.

Perhaps your examination overlooked the recent reestablishment of the Sanhedrin, the Temple Institute, and the successful breeding of unblemished red heifers for the Third Temple service. All of these endeavors utilized DNA markers and testing to identify and train candidates for high priest and temple service in the lineage of Aaron, brother of Moses, the first high priest. Third Temple School Trains Jewish Priests for Service | Messianic Bible Regardless of what the unreliable Wikipedia has to offer, the blood ancestry of the twelve tribes is very feasible through the various disciplines (Jewish records, Jewish family records, DNA, archeology, genealogy, the Bible, etc. Jewry is the most genealogically documented race on the planet. Helpful information can be found here: Historical and Genetic Studies on the Twelve Tribes of Israel and Their Relation to the Present Ethnic Composition of the Jewish People on JSTOR As for myself, being a member of the ekklēsia is vital to the church's mission. We support the local community, helping those in need spiritually and physically. We come together collectively in praise and worship for our Lord, spreading light to a dark world and for those who are lost. We pool our resources together for the common good. We uplift and encourage one another, especially when we see the day approaching, and we sure are witnessing “that day.” How is this accomplished unaffiliated? Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

I am observing prophetic scripture coming on rapidly, like birth pains, and I mean everything. Over a dozen prophecies were fulfilled, from the Balfour Declaration to the Israeli 1967 Six Days War. 2 Timothy 3:1-7 describes our politicians, people, culture, and today's world. I never could have imagined it years ago. Still, the geopolitical alignments and treaties of the belligerents hostile toward Israel have manifested (Persia (Iran), Turkey, Yemen, Russia, North Africa, Israel's inner ring of surrounding nations, and the United Nations with its votes and sanctions. The world has pronounced Israel as the bad guy. We are seeing nature groaning and revolting as predicted. In today's news and weather, the secular constant banter is now historical, generational, not in centuries, unprecedented, or never seen. In this generation, we are witnessing apostasy, false Gospels, a falling away from the faith and church attendance, and anointing clergy and elders for their itching ears. Women, gay, and politically correct- morally bankrupt pastors and clergy, on and on. To be brief, I believe almost half of America is now under a strong delusion and has been brainwashed, calling evil good and good evil. The proof is in the pudding: our representative elected leaders and institutions of dumb learning with zero Biblical or patriotic morals or values.

As I mentioned in my last post, there is no sense of the passage of time other than genealogies. We are not explicitly told how old Adam & Eve were when they were banished from the garden or how old Cain was when he slew Abel. When Cain was worried about retribution for the murder of Abel, it appears God immediately confronted Cain and asked about his brother, as Abel's blood was crying out from the ground. There seems to be no time lapse here. Cain was immediately frightened that he, too, would be killed for his offense. I would not think this was a future fear; how would he know the human population would explode and his relatives would want revenge? Cain was cursed, and it is unknown how long he lived, but he lived long enough to have children and build a city, which does not happen overnight. It is reasonable to assume, or speculate, that Cain was at least a couple or several centuries old when he slew Abel, as his fear of retribution was immediate. Adam & Eve continued to have children, and their children had children. The population would have exploded in a few centuries (assuming nine months in the womb). Adam was created as an adult, fully mature, living 930 years; how many children could Adam alone have produced in 800 years after Seth? Genesis 5:4 (KJV) And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:

Hey VA, I am the same way; I do not take a strong position either way and as you said, it is not a core issue. However, we have much information about Adam & Eve and the decline of human longevity when sin entered the world through one man. How drastically did the world change when Adam & Eve partook of the forbidden fruit of the tree? Since then, creation has revolted and groans more and more with time. In the creation account or recreation account, there is a sequential and logical ecological progression of one that supports and enables the other. If there was no death (zero) before the fall, does that imply humanity only because Adam was created to live forever? That raises interesting questions about creation and how the ecological system worked before death entered the world. Vegetation, plants, and trees today require fertilization and oxygenation of their root system, supplied by insects, animals, other dead matter and material, and microorganisms tunneling and dying, the cycle of ecological life and death. Was it always this way, or did it change in the fall? Adam tended the garden, I assume, because he labored for his daily bread, but work was not a difficult chore as it is today, with the ground cursed and by the sweat of the brow. A seed comes from something alive. When a seed is sown, is it alive, dead, or dormant (asleep)? Regarding planting, the less moisture (dehydration) the seed has, the better, I am told. It is interesting to think about and speculate, but in the end, I do not know.

In addition to some previous posts, there is no sense of the passage of time. People back then generally lived to be 800-969 years old. How old was Cain when he slew his brother Abel? Evidently, there was the passage of time and population for Cain to fear retribution for murdering a relative; hence, Cain was marked. Perhaps the first city, Enoch, was akin to New York City and other liberal cities: a sanctuary city, a safe haven for criminals and illegal activities. Genesis 4:23-24 (KJV) And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. 24 If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. From the original two progenitors, in only a few centuries, the replenishing (KJV) fill the earth (most other translations) would have exploded to the hundreds of thousands. There was no command against incense then, and they married blood relatives. Because of sin, DNA and the creation slowly groaned over time, not instantly as we observe today. The spreading out, or migration, would have been slowed down by building cities. Cain built the first city, naming it after one of his sons, Enoch. Someone mentioned that science agrees with two original progenitors via DNA mapping, and so do I. But they claim the progenitors are Mr. Starey Dust and Mrs. Pond O. Scum. Today, that false theory is evolving into panspermia, where an advanced civilization seeded life in the universe, hoping that life would evolve somewhere. I am sure everyone has heard Lilith's fable.

I will outline my non-antisemite position and view. So that I do not regret replying to this post, I will not entertain or debate rebuttals. Firstly, God is in control of the affairs of men and His chosen nation, Israel, with His prophetic plans and purpose for His people unfolding. In OT Hebrew, the word HAMAS translates as VIOLENCE. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the rest of Iran’s puppet proxies' official platform is to drive Israel into the sea and remember her no more (genocide). Their undeniable goal is genocide, the complete annihilation of the Jews, Israel (little Satan), and America (Big Satan). Israel has every moral and legal right to defend its sovereignty against terrorism and wars of aggression. Terrorism is cowardice, hiding and operating in hospitals, mosques, public buildings, and among their people, mitigating attacks. Israel announced and publicized their intentions with Hamas and Gaza, warning all residents to flee. If Egypt, Jordan, and the surrounding Arab-Muslim nations are so concerned about the Palestinians, why do they not take them into their countries? Answer: They do not want them either. The majority of Israeli food, medical, and aid relief given does not reach the population that needs it; Hamas confiscates it for their antisemite purposes and terrorism. As a Muslim, you are either an active participant in terrorism or support it, having no other choice when they come knocking on the door. There is no need to mention their barbarism and inhumanity, parading around elderly holocaust survivors and then killing them and publicly beheading innocent men, women, infants, and children in the streets. Burning people alive in their own homes, etc. Israel bends over backward to reduce civilian population casualties like no other nation. As a combat veteran and amateur historian, I can attest that unintended casualties and mistakes are unavoidable in any war. Radical Islam has no regard for infidel life or any rules of war and looks forward to their 72 virgins. Islam is a satanic religion, not of love but hate toward Jews, Christians, and infidels until forced conversion or death. Because of love, Christ died for us. Because of hate, Allah (Satan) wants them to die for him and go to Hell. No, the perverted question of how Israel is getting away with it is preposterous.

Interesting point. What was there to subdue outside the Garden of Eden? : qal: pf. כָּֽבְשׁוּ; impf. תִּכְבְּשׁוּ, וַיִּכְבְּשׁוּם Je 34:11 Qr (Kt hif.); impv. כִּבְשֻׁהָ; inf. לִכְבֹ(וֹ)שׁ; pt. כֹּבְשִׁים:—1. w. acc. subject s.one, make subservient: earth Gn 1:28, people Je 34:16, as slaves Je 34:11;—2. violate, rape (a woman) Est 7:8. nif.: pf. נִכְבְּשָׁה; pt. נִכְבָּשׁוֹת:—1. be subjugated (of land) Nu 32:22;—2. be degraded (sexually?) Ne 5:5. piel: pf. כִּבֵּשׁ: subdue, subjugate (peoples) 2 S 8:11. † hif.: impf. וַיַּכְבִּישׁוּם: subdue, subjugate (peoples) Je 34:11 Kt †[1] [1] Holladay, William Lee, and Ludwig Köhler. 2000. In A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, 151. Leiden: Brill.

Good article. I have conjectured on the image of the beast for a long time, and as technology and time advance, my views change. That is to say, I do not know the makeup of the image, and there are many speculations. Ecclesiastes 1:9 (KJV) The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. I take the above verse to imply history, temptation, the human heart, and nature are cyclic and repeat. Genesis 11:6 (KJV) And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. The Bible has much to say about Mystery Babylon and Babylon the Great, as well as commercial and spiritual Babylon. I think to make better sense of Babylonia's prophecy in the books of Daniel and Revelation; we need to examine where it all started with Nimrod and the Tower of Babel, through Nebuchadnezzar. However, it would be much too lengthy to document it all in detail. So, to be brief: The comparisons of Nimrod's Babylon to today are striking. One world government, the Pope’s successful quest for ecumenicalism, the UNITED NATIONS, one people speaking the same language, today we are becoming one world, dependent on goods and services with each other (free trade, food, petroleum, critical elements, etc.). No nation on earth is self-sufficient today. In one language, we can speak the same language and communicate through our computers and smartphones. The further back in time we go, the more intelligent the people. The laws of entropy, thermodynamics, DNA, the Great Pyramids, dozens of megalithic structures, Antikythera Mechanism, etc., prove this. We know the story of the Tower of Babel not atop a high place but on the low-level plains of Shinar: Genesis 11:1-4 (KJV) And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. Nimrod became a gibber. Was Nimrod stupid to think he could build a brick-and-mortar (slime–asphalt) structure to reach heaven? No, he was trying to communicate with the other side, those destroyed by the flood, and regain forbidden lost knowledge from the former demi-gods of old. Interestingly, the geographic location on the border of the two nations where the Large Hadron Collider was built and its historical significance. Searching for the "God particle," a former Director of CERN stated, and to loosely paraphrase, "We are trying to send a message or receive one from another dimension." Not to mention the bizarre occultic rituals performed at CERN, and their statue of Shiva the Destroyer adorning their headquarters. Again, it is too long to detail, but these Congressional UFO hearings and testimonies under oath are intriguing and disturbing. Whistleblowers and those in the know have affirmed bodies of so-called extraterrestrials were recovered and described as gray bodyoid aliens, a housing or shell. These Congressional hearings and testimonies can be found on YouTube. God's plan is unfolding, and with time and hindsight, we should better understand the mosaic picture unfolding.

I think it is fair to say Congress and the President of the United States are little aware of what their DARPA programs have developed. I could spend a lot of cyber ink and links documenting the biological enhancement programs and the reasons why (battlefield, space, human longevity). Only now, with intense Congressional hearings on what the government knows about UFOs – UAPs, is some light coming on the decades-long secrecy, among other things. There are some interesting stories (unverified) about Nimrod’s tomb and body discovered by American troops and whisked away, and I’ll let it go at that. There is no doubt that governments and individuals are tampering with gene and DNA, with CRISPR kits anyone can purchase. Food, plants, and animals have been genetically manipulated and modified; the next logical progression is… The BBC article below only scratches the outer surface of today’s reality. The myth and reality of the super soldier

Your inquiry leaves a series of other questions I would like to know. But the fact is, God's word does not address it. Did Adam have to learn to speak and write, to name and record the animals, or did the Lord fully endow him? I prefer the latter. People have been inquisitive and asked, "What is your first memory from childhood?" Adam was created as an adult and mature person. I wonder what his first memory was. In the chart below, look at Adam's lineage and the first nine generations of his descendants; they were alive when Adam lived. Certainly, they at least knew of Adam as the first created human, their human father, and the creation story. Would it not be natural for Adam's descendants to have many questions they would like answered and seek him out for an audience? The Biblical narrative leaves us with many questions, but we will learn the whole story one day.

My, my, how times have changed. It has not been many years since I tried to publish my Biblical thoughts on the mark of the beast and UFOs on Christian websites like “Rapture Ready” and Christian forums. Each submission was considered a conjecture and a conspiracy theory and rejected. Now, it is plastered all over the place. What changed? Scripture is jumping off the pages of our Bible. No one knows with absolute certainty what the M.O.B. will be, but we can make educated guesses based on scripture. The closer we get to the time, the better our understanding. Human knowledge and technology are no longer doubling every century but in weeks. Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. We can confidently say that worship and allegiance to the beast are required to receive the mark, or the number of his name. Those that receive the mark are eternally damned, with no chance of repentance or forgiveness, and will receive a plague of boils (sores). I have never heard an adequate explanation of why there is no chance of Salvation for those with the mark and removing it. There are famous people today who sold their souls to the devil for riches and glory, repented, and became Christians. What is different about this mark is that it requires eternal damnation. I have two assumptions or thoughts: ü That their hearts are so hardened they will not change their minds, and God turns them over to the lusts of their flesh and a debased mind, as with Pharaoh and others. ü Something with this mark changes them into <100% human (transhumanism). I lean toward the latter. I surmise this mark is physical, allowing the individual to plug into and be a part of the system; otherwise, they cannot participate in any commerce or services (buy, sell, mortgages, loans, banking, pay taxes, hospital, etc.). We certainly see the direction of this, eliminating paper, coin, and fiat currency, with a digital cashless system in progress and control. Ever take the time to read all the TOS changes you are bombarded with from everyone? You serve them, not vice versa. As I mentioned, as time passes, we should better see the direction of this technology, and I believe this mark is advanced technology. Can a two-letter word translation make a big, understandable difference (IN – ON)? I favor the KJV with the word “IN.” Most other translations render the word “on.” Revelation 14:9 (KJV) And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, [Emphasis added] Either way, it stands to reason that it is not the size of a golf ball or softball. If the M.O.B. is technology, the right hand or the forehead sounds like two ways to be a cog in the one-world buying and selling system (survival). Perhaps something akin to an RFID chip in the hand (smaller than a grain of rice) or a Neuralink in the forehead (brain). As was mentioned in this thread, I am sure the current capabilities of an RFID chip will not stop there. In addition to monitoring your health and giving advanced warning of an impending heart attack, onset of cancer, and disease, what about automatic intervention via nanotechnology? What if this technology touted a significant extension for longevity and health (transhumanism)? How many people would do anything to obtain this sort of false promise? The Book of Revelation implies that the M.O.B. is administered quickly, like the initial COVID-19 jab, in a year. Our little town was in traffic gridlock (slight panic) for a few days, with cars blocking traffic for hospital drive-through COVID-19 jabs. Imagine the rush and competition with the scenario outlined above. Some interesting reading: Neuralink — Pioneering Brain Computer Interfaces I make no assumptions, but Elon Musk, the globe's richest man, is an interesting character. With his constellation of satellites covering every inch of the planet with internet access, his SpaceX and Neuralink companies, and Musk’s involvement and appointment by Trump, I have yet to determine if Musk is a friend, foe, or globalist. He seems to be a mystery based on what I think I know about him. What do you think?

Isa. 17: 1-6: Several places in scripture sound like nuclear warfare to me. Damascus, Syria, and the surrounding satellite cities will become ruinous heaps, uninhabitable for anything but flocks. (Radiation: c.f. Fukushima, Chernobyl, Three-mile Island, etc.) Isaiah 17:6 (KJV) Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel. Damascus, Syria, can be seen from northern Israel on a clear day. What could be so powerful to destroy Damascus and the surrounding cities, with northern Israel suffering the effects of its destruction, with only gleanings remaining? Damascus is the oldest continuously occupied city on earth and will incinerate by fire. I think Tiglath -pileser and Shalmaneser were partial fulfillments, but everyone did not abandon the city and rebuilt it. The Destruction of Elam Historically, Elam has been separated and distinct from Persia. Today, Elam comprises 1/6th of the total land mass of southwestern Iran, and, most importantly, a mountain range surrounds Elam. Jeremiah 49:34-37 (KJV) The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying, 35 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. 36 And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come. 37 For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: Today, with all the sanctions and banter with Iran, what is the chief of their might they strive for, and what does a bow shoot? Anyone, anyone? Most of their nuclear might lies in Elam, near the Persian Gulf coast, namely the Bushehr region. In the above scripture, it is evident that a tremendous humanitarian crisis has occurred. With what resides in that area, I propose it sounds like nuclear fallout, and the residents flee for their lives to every nation on the planet. The surrounding mountain range contains most of the fallout, which does not affect Persia much. Hence, the forthcoming Gog-Magog invasion. The Bible does not say whether the children of Israel (IDF) are responsible or not. But this area is the most active and deadly seismic zone. The amount of radioactive material produced, stored, and weaponized in this small area is large. Jeremiah 49:38 (KJV) And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the LORD. Yes, Iran’s stated intent and policy is to destroy little Satan (Israel) and big Satan (the US). If Iran obtains a nuclear weapon and launch system (bow), I have no doubt Iran will launch against Israel first to rush into their Caliphate and the return of their prophet. Hold on a minute, I thought the Lord’s throne would be placed in Jerusalem. I have exceeded my intended length, so I will conclude here.

I am wasting my time with this nuclear weapon – rocket theory, but I thought I would paste in 2₵ worth of my notes. In short, I believe Zech. 5 is associated with the Book of Revelation, and Mystery Babylon, associated with Nimrod’s kingdom of lead. It all started with Babylon, and it will end there. Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. A stork is an unclean bird. In the previous vision, unregenerate sinners are purged from the land. In this vision wickedness as a pervasive principle is removed from the land and taken to Babylon where it is enshrined. The measuring basket of verse 6 is literally an ephah, a measure somewhat smaller than a bushel. The basket with the woman inside represents the iniquity of the people throughout the land. She is the personification of wickedness. The woman tries to escape, but the lid is placed firmly over the mouth of the basket. The two women of verse 9 are agents of God who whisk the basket away to the country of Babylonia. A house or temple is built for the basket and its contents, and it is placed there as an idol on a pedestal, to be worshiped by those who have rejected God. From the time of the building of its tower in defiance of God to its ultimate destruction, Babylon appears in Scripture as the center of opposition to God. This, then, is the appropriate home of wickedness. Note that in 2:6–7 God’s people are urged to flee from Babylon and to return to the “holy land” where God will dwell in their midst. An appropriate exchange is taking place. All this is preliminary to the final events yet to transpire: Babylon with all its wickedness will be utterly destroyed.1 1 Hermann J. Austel, “Zechariah,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 693. An Ephah and a Talent of Lead Zechariah 5:6-11 In addition to the symbology of animals and metals used for empire kingdoms (effecting Israel) in the book of Daniel and Revelation. The metals are; gold, silver, brass, iron, and iron mixed with miry clay. In extra-biblical texts and Pseudepigrapha, there is a 5th symbolic representative metal, LEAD. See the chart below for its application. Zechariah had a series of prophetic dreams, all in one night. Zechariah chapter five points to Revelation’s Mystery Babylon. Revelation 18:2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. Zechariah 5:6 And I said, What is it? And he said, This is an ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This is their resemblance through all the earth. An ephah is a basket (bushel basket), or a unit of weight holding so many pounds or units of weight measurement. An ephah is an Egyptian term, it’s a foreign weight system, it’s a commercial weight system for commercially selling or buying something. We should observe the use of a foreign system mentioned in this instance. This is a group of people engaged in commerce and a religious system that controls commerce. This is not an empire by force, as the kingdoms of gold, silver, brass, and iron; but commerce. It is connected to buying and selling. Zechariah 5:7 And, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead: and this is a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah. This woman is sitting in the ephah, and a lead stone ( 66.58 pound cover) is placed on top of the ephah sealing her in for the future. The woman will control this false religious system. Zechariah 5:8 And he said, This is wickedness. And he cast it into the midst of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof. This is wickedness; most often this signifies a prostitute, this is symbolic and part of Zechariah’s dream. It was a prophetic dream, that has not been fulfilled to this day. Israel is in a covenant with God, and is unfaithful and cheating on its spouse, prostituting itself, going after false gods. It’s a metaphor for cheating on a spouse, symbolically connected to a false religion. It’s a woman who is a great harlot going to Babylon. It’s a connection to the book of Revelation’s mystery Babylon. Later (in the future), there’s going to be this harlot Babylonian mystery religion headquartered in Babylon. This may or may not be literal Shinar (Babylon, Iraq), but I suspect it is literal Babylon. This lead metal is connected to the world's first empire and dictator, Nimrod. Zechariah 5:9 Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came out two women, and the wind was in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heaven. The two “women” appear to be two religious movements, could it be Chrislam? Because they are united together, to take this system to Shinar (Babylon). Shinar is the ancient name for Babylon. To establish it put it in a temple, and get it ready to go. They have wings of feathers, not as a bat or anything else. They have wings like the wings of a stork. A stork is an unclean biblical animal, but the symbology is it can move quickly. They look good, but they are not. What could these two united religions be? The book of “Gad the Seer” says they are Rome, Italy, and Islam, it even identifies Islam by their symbol of the crescent moon. Looking at Pope Francis's successful ecumenical movement, uniting Christianity with Islam (Chrislam), perhaps this is the representation? Zechariah 5:11 And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her own base. Where are they taking this object, to the land of Shinar. Two stork-winged women are taking this object from Israel to Babylon. It shall be established and set on its own base. House: 1074 I. בַּיִת (bǎ·yiṯ): n.masc.; ≡ Str 1004; TWOT 241—1. LN 7.2–7.25 house, temple, i.e., a building consisting of one or more rooms (Ge 19:10); בַּיִת bayith, bah´-yith; prob. from 1129 abbrev.; a house (in the greatest var. of applications, espec. family, etc.):—court, daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, × great as would contain, hangings, home[born], [winter]house (-hold), inside (-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet, temple, web, + within (-out). Base: מְכוֹנָה (mĕkônâ), n. place, site; under-support, kettle stand. Greek equiv. fr. LXX: μεχωνωθ They are taking this thing to establish something in Babylon. It appears a literal temple will be built for this mystery religion in Babylon. Credits and source material: Ken Johnson

Hi Marilyn, John 13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. Acts 13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Hebrews 11:1-40 Hall of Fame. I know I am preaching to the choir here, but there are various Greek words for love with different meanings (agape - agapaō,, phileō – philia - philostorgos – Philadelphia, erσs). I wholeheartedly agree that God is impartial, but does God love some more than others? As a parent, I always strived to love my children equally, not showing partiality or favoritism, which is tricky, especially in a father-daughter relationship. There seems to be something special about a daughter(s). Is there such a thing as loving your children differently, in different ways, and for various reasons? I love my bride for other reasons and ways, and we are to be one. Do you suppose the Lord loved King David and John, as mentioned above, differently? There is an interesting exchange of Greek word meanings and a lesson for love between Jesus and Peter in John 21:15-17, which is too lengthy to delve into.

From your opening question, I sensed where you were going. I agree that mankind was created special, in the likeness and image of God, and refurbished from and for a special place, Earth. There are other related questions to consider to support the crowning of creation. Remember, the following are only Biblical thoughts that I cannot prove one way or another. From the Book of Job, we know that angels were created sometime before humanity. I think angels and humans are family, one spiritual, and humanity physical flesh and blood. The Bible gives us everything God wants us to know: our creation, the fall of man, His love, why He chose a people unto Himself, the plan of redemption for sin, and our future based on the acceptance or rejection of the remedy, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. In conjunction with and to associate your question, where in our Bible does it say or imply the Lord loves the spiritual creation, the angels, and the heavenly host? I will omit why the fallen angels and demons do not qualify for redemption. My point is that Christ died for nothing or anyone else but humanity. Not the host of heaven, the animal kingdom, or ET. I think God created the angels to carry out His will, be a part of His divine council, and serve and glorify Him. In addition to other functions, could it also be true God created the angels as witnesses of creation and in preparation for our creation? Quoting the following: There is no direct statement about God's love for the angels of heaven. The primarily focus on God's love for humans and the relationship between humans and angels. Angels are "ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation," suggesting a role for angels in God's plan for humanity. Lucifer fell because of pride. I have wondered if part of that pride was because we are created in His image and likeness, and he was not. You always come up with good topics to discuss.

Would you care more about drastic population reduction if it were you, your family, and your descendants? Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. (but do not overpopulate) Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. (again, do not overpopulate a second time) An old Russian saying is, "They pretend to pay us, and we pretend to work." Without capitalism, I would have zero incentive to work hard for myself and my family to provide food, a roof over our heads, and accumulate a store of wealth (savings). When the government takes a portion of what I worked hard for by force of law, the politician distributes my wages to their choice of beneficiaries for votes; what is that called? I am tickled pink that Trump is trying to abolish the Department of Education and turn public education back over to where it belongs in the state. When I graduated from high school in 1970, I was required to take and pass a test on The Constitution of the United States of America. A requirement for every student to graduate should be to read and pass a test on a little book, "The LAW," by Frederic Bastiat. Every student (public and private) should be required to have a personal pocket-size copy of The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America taught. When the government removed prayer and the Ten Commandments from schools, what was replaced with them, and how is that turning out? However, I agree that our land and oceans have become waste disposal areas. We must be good stewards of what and where the Lord placed us. That will be rectified in the future: 2 Peter 3:12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? I am not a big believer in Man-Made climate change. In this millennium, there are many written records of mini-ice ages, famine with no summers, global and localized drought, constant smoke and ash, shifts of oceanic currents, etc. Genesis 8:22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. It is no secret governments and militaries are experimenting with weaponizing weather. Here is a controversial and conspiracy issue: jet chemical trails. Today, here in my neck of the woods in the country, I cannot tell you how many times a bluebird day was turned into an overcast day by numerous jet airliners passing overhead. I was fascinated with flight and aviation, made a career out of it, and obtained my commercial pilot certificate. I am familiar with the assortment of various jet fuels and additives. As a boy and young adult, I always gazed at the DeHavilland Comets and Boeing 707s flying at altitude. The vapor trails were never any longer than seven times the jet's length and disappeared immediately, leaving no trace. What changed, and why? The crackpots could no longer defend Global Warming because all the measurements debunked it, so they renamed it climate change (a mechanism for global taxation via carbon emission). Now, with all the airline chem trails, solar heat is being reflected into space. Another myth is that CFCs deplete the ozone layer. Not to mention, the earth’s protective magnetic field is rapidly depleting. But it is coming: Revelation 16:9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

Hi Marilyn, I stand corrected on your point #1. I need to stop relying on my fading memory and double-check the Biblical accuracy of what I write and comment on. Thank you for pointing it out and for the correction. I humbly apologize for an erroneous statement; it was not intentional. It is starting to get awful. I see people every Sunday I have known and sometimes cannot immediately remember their names. I frequently walk into a room to get or do something and arrive there, forgetting why I went there in the first place. I draw blanks on passwords, telephone numbers, and a bunch of things I should know. I am beginning to get mixed up with my Biblical theology. It is hereditary at my age now.