Bible in the News

We live in a very unstable world. Unstable economies, supply lines and trade. Political unrest and movements toward more authoritarian governments. Nations on the verge of war. Instability is everywhere. These times can be depressing, but Psalm 18:2 gives us confidence, "The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” While everything is shaking and uncertain, we have a rock on which to be grounded, our God and his truth. 2 Peter 1:19 says,  "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts."

God’s purpose continues to march on, as Jewish families persist in their efforts to change facts on the ground in the mountains of Israel.

The return to the promised land has had a massive impact on the Jewish people. Reconnecting to their ancient land and language has helped to develop a Bible centred culture. It often seems that wherever one digs into the soil of the holy land, it becomes an archaeological site! One example of this phenomena, of the land of Israel bringing us to the Bible, appeared on the Israel HaYom news site recently, with the headline, "Secrets of the Cave of the Patriarchs exposed.” The introduction to the article, by Nadav Shragai reads, "Noam Arnon's comprehensive doctoral dissertation on the Cave of the Patriarchs proves there is much more to the ancient site than meets the eye.”

During the last two weeks the UK has seen the world’s elite leaders fly in and out of Scotland. They have been congregating in Glasgow as the UK has been hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Royalty, presidents, former presidents, prime ministers, ministers, senators and the great and the good from industry and business have all descended on Scotland to give their opinion and ensure their agenda is met in tackling climate change.

This past week the elections in the US, and concerns raised north of the boarder on what books are being removed from public school libraries, have shined the light on a progressive agenda to indoctrinate our children with radical views on race and identity. When we look at what is behind these issues we find an agenda in conflict with the truth of God's word. The real issue is human nature. God will resolve these issues with the return of His son, who will rule with fairness and bring true justice. Until then, as followers of Christ, we would do well to ensure our children are not being taught radical ideas opposed to Biblical values.

Halloween is a celebration of death and the Western world are gearing up for it. Pumpkins are being carved, the shops are full of scary masks and fake blood, children are planning their trick or treat costumes and households are buying in   to give to “trick or treaters”. In all this commotion we stop to consider what the Bible might have to say about the ideas behind the celebration of Halloween.

Europe is being held hostage by Russia with the unfolding energy crisis that is gripping the world. The Bible clearly indicates that Europe will be under Russia's control, and by weaponizing the gas supply, Russia appears to be achieving its objectives. 

With the Withdrawal Agreement, still less than two years old, relations between the newly independent Britain and the EU are already showing signs of strain. As Bible believers, we expect from prophecy that the UK and EU will not have close relations at the time of the end.

On September 22, the UK Telegraph had the headline: "Putin’s iron grip on energy leaves Europe increasingly vulnerable”. The article began by noting that, "Vladimir Putin has his finger hovering over Europe’s light switch.” The article then goes on the explain that typically over the summer the Russian company Gazprom pumps a lot of gas into Europe’s storage facilities ready for winter. This has not happened this year. Russia is putting pressure on Europe to approve the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which the Telegraph states is, "finally ready to pump gas into Europe but is awaiting approval from German regulators.” The Telegraph notes that in regards to the pipeline Germany has been caught between Moscow and Washington. While the pipeline would facilitate bringing more gas into Europe in the future, it would not fill this years shortage and would ultimately make Europe even more reliant on Russian energy — which is why it has been opposed by Washington. Energy prices are soaring, which is threatening any pandemic recovery. If Europe has a cold winter there are difficult times ahead. The article concludes: "Winter is coming and a cold chill is set to descend on households and governments across Europe.”

Taking the world by surprise Australia, Britain, and the United States have announced a new trilateral security partnership of historic like minded nations.  Although it was not mentioned in the announcement this move counters the unpredictable nature of China and Russia.  The first task of this new partnership is to arm Australia with nuclear powered submarines making them only the seventh country in the world that will have such technology.  The pact is sending a clear message to the world that the United States’ closest and natural allies, even under President Biden, are the Anglo Saxon nations.  The Atlantic Magazine article headline was “Joe Biden’s New World Order”.  Nigel Farage called it “every Brexiteer’s dream”.  For students of Bible Prophecy it is simply another confirmation that events are moving toward the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Today, the 11th day of the 9th month, is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shocked the world. As a result, news outlets across the globe are running stories marking the anniversary, remembering the victims, reflecting on the changes of the last 20 years, many commenting on the lack of progress. As political leaders pay tribute to those who died, everyone who remembers thinks back to where they were on that day. 

Eze 38:11 'And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates'.  The Abraham Accords brought a seismic geopolitical shift in the region that could be seen as a building block for an acceptance of Israel in the Middle East. Here are some reflections one year on...

The tragedy in Afghanistan is horrific, but a greater geopolitical move is going on behind the scenes. This week we continue our review of the US withdraw from Afghanistan, but also the entire region, and Russia's resurgence in the same area, setting the stage for the latter day invasion of the Middle East. 

The United States has made a chaotic exit from Afghanistan leaving allies feeling betrayed, US and other civilians in great danger, and what appear to be or become paradigm-shifting changes in the world.

Why are the Jews so hated and what is it about the Jew which sparks such an outrage in people? Hello and welcome to another Bible in the News.