Watchmen on the Wall Blog 2008-07-23T00:22:28Z tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2008, Watchmen This week in prophecy 2008-07-23T00:22:28Z 2008-07-22T19:22:28-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.22 2008-07-23T00:22:28Z Wars and rumor of wars; Russia will be forced into a military response if the US pushes ahead with constructing a missile defense system in the Czech Republic, the Russian foreign ministry warned tonight. Russian officials have said a missile... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net Wars and rumor of wars;

Russia will be forced into a military response if the US pushes ahead with constructing a missile defense system in the Czech Republic, the Russian foreign ministry warned tonight. Russian officials have said a missile shield would severely undermine European security balances by weakening Russia's missile capacity. If the agreement is ratified "we will be forced to react not with diplomatic but with military-technical methods", the ministry said, without giving specifics. The US claims the shield is necessary to prevent missile attacks by rogue nations, pointing to Iran as a particular concern. But Russia dismisses such threats as unlikely.

Iran on Wednesday test-fired a missile whose range puts Israel within reach, angering the United States amid growing fears that the standoff over the contested Iranian nuclear drive could lead to war. The missile launch comes a day after an aide to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that Iran would "set fire" to Israel and the US navy in the Gulf as its first response to any American attack over its nuclear program. "Tel Aviv and the US fleet in the Persian Gulf would be the targets that would be set on fire in Iran's crushing response," said mid-ranking cleric Ali Shirazi, Khamenei's representative to Revolutionary Guards naval forces.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, passed to stop the Second Lebanon War, is on the verge of collapse as Syria continues to rearm Hizbullah, senior defense officials warned Tuesday night ahead of a scheduled security cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the moment magnitude scale struck southern Peru near Arequipa early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck beneath the Sea of Okhotsk today, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Monday near the South Sandwich Islands, a remote British territory near Antarctica and South America's southern tip, the US Geological Survey said.

A strong earthquake could soon rock Lebanon and parts of Israel, authorities said on Monday, urging health officials in northern Israel to make preparations for such an event. "The probability of an earthquake of a magnitude of up to six on the Richter scale, originating in Lebanon and being felt in Israel has increased," the health ministry said in a letter sent to medical officials in northern Israel. Since February, abnormal seismic activity has been noted in southern Lebanon, which had suffered some 500 minor earthquakes in a three-month period, health ministry director-general Avi Yisraeli said in the letter. "In May, the tremors have become more intense and were felt in northern Israel," he said adding that "should an earthquake of such magnitude hit northern Israel it may cause substantial infrastructural damage in the area." Jersusalem and the Temple Mount sits right on top of a major fault line.

California wild fires continue to burn, fires have increased in the state by 61% in the past few years.

Demand for biofuels in Europe and the United States has forced up food prices 75 percent around the world, according to a World Bank report.


Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near!

]]> The End is Coming 2008-07-02T20:15:59Z 2008-07-02T15:15:59-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.21 2008-07-02T20:15:59Z Jesus is coming back soon, but it is not the end, it is only the beginning. God created us, He had a plan, but man sinned against God and every since then sin has plagued us, but Jesus is returning... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net Jesus is coming back soon, but it is not the end, it is only the beginning. God created us, He had a plan, but man sinned against God and every since then sin has plagued us, but Jesus is returning to wipe away all the sins, all the evil and put everything back as it should be, the way God originally planned it to be.
A lot of people say "Christians have been saying this for years, where is He", well God always keeps His word, we are seeing the birth pangs Jesus talked about, they are getting closer and closer together. We can hear the foot steps of our Savior, that is if you are listening! Come to Jesus Christ, our blessed hope, time is running out!

]]> This week in Prophecy 2008-06-27T19:38:11Z 2008-06-27T14:38:11-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.20 2008-06-27T19:38:11Z America remains a nation of believers, but a new survey finds most Americans don't feel their religion is the only way to eternal life — even if their faith tradition teaches otherwise. Among the more startling numbers in the survey,... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net America remains a nation of believers, but a new survey finds most Americans don't feel their religion is the only way to eternal life — even if their faith tradition teaches otherwise. Among the more startling numbers in the survey, conducted last year by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: 57 percent of evangelical church attendees said they believe many religions can lead to eternal life, in conflict with traditional evangelical teaching.
In all, 70 percent of Americans with a religious affiliation shared that view, and 68 percent said there is more than one true way to interpret the teachings of their own religion. Some Christians hold strongly to Jesus' words as described in John 14:6: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Others emphasize the wideness of God's grace.
More and more people everyday are falling into the Emergent Church, this trend is growing at an alarming rate. We need to spread the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, and not this watered down message. Jesus said this would happen, we need to witness to these lost people and show them God's grace and share His true word.
1 Timothy 4:1-5“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer”
Revelation 3:14-22
The Lukewarm Church
14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, lthe Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday Iran's "enemies" would never succeed in stopping its nuclear activities. "On the nuclear issue ... the enemies were not able to stop our nation and will never succeed in stopping our program," Ahmadinejad said.
Events are really heating up in the Middle East. There have been reports that Israel or the USA, or both must strike Iran before President Bush leaves office because it may not happen afterwards. We must not have a nuclear Iran, but we must remember God has a plan, and He laid it out for us in His word, it is our responsibilty to listen and tell others.
Matthew 24:6-8
6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Gender Identity Disorder (GID) of Children, being pushed and accommodated at schools, even elementary schools. These kids are now able to change their gender if they feel they should be the opposite sex.

June is LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) pride month, there are parades, and festivals all over the world. Jerusalem held a gay pride parade this past week.
2 Timothy 3:1-5”But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”
Matthew 24:36-39
36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.”

We are certainly living in interesting times, God is trying to get our attention, are you listening? Pray for all the lost souls out there, tell them the good news of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is our Blessed Hope, and He is coming back soon, Maranatha!

]]> This week in Prophecy 2008-06-23T16:20:50Z 2008-06-23T11:20:50-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.19 2008-06-23T16:20:50Z US officials say a major military exercise carried out by Israel earlier this month seemed to be a practice for any potential strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, US media reported Friday. More than 100 Israeli F-16 and F-15 fighter jets... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net US officials say a major military exercise carried out by Israel earlier this month seemed to be a practice for any potential strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, US media reported Friday. More than 100 Israeli F-16 and F-15 fighter jets took part in maneuvers over the eastern Mediterranean and Greece in the first week of June to gear the military for long-range strikes and demonstrate Israel's serious concern over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Iran: "If enemies especially Israelis and their supporters in the United States would want to use a language of force, they should rest assured that they will receive a strong blow in the mouth," Also Iran's official IRNA news agency quoted a government spokesman as saying that the exercises prove Israel "jeopardizes global peace and security.", The UN said "In my opinion, a military strike will be the worst ... it will turn the Middle East to a ball of fire"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday warned against the use of force on Iran, saying there was no proof it was trying to build nuclear weapons. They have also said in the past that an attack on Iran is an attack on Russia.

What does this all mean? Read Ezekiel 38-39 below, this will explain God's plan.
God told Ezekiel that in the future nations will raise up against Israel and attack the country, but God will supernaturally intervene. This is called the battle of Ezekiel, in which Gog and Magog among other countries will attack the nation of Israel in the last days. I have edited the first verses to show you what those countries are believed to be. You will see as you read the current events listed above that everything is lining up to God's plan.

Ezekiel 38:1-6
1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog (a leader), of the land of Magog (modern day Russia),, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal (modern day Turkey); prophesy against him 3 and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole army—your horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords. 5 Persia (modern day Iran), Cush and Put (modern day Sudan, Libya and other parts of North Africa) will be with them, all with shields and helmets, 6 also Gomer (modern day Eastern Europe, possibly near Germany, Balkan States) with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah (Armenia, former Soviet Republics, Turkey) from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
Ezekiel 38:7-9
7“ ‘Get ready; be prepared, you and all the hordes gathered about you, and take command of them. 8 After many days you will be called to arms. In future years you will invade a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and now all of them live in safety. 9 You and all your troops and the many nations with you will go up, advancing like a storm; you will be like a cloud covering the land.
Ezekiel 38:10-13
10 “ ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind and you will devise an evil scheme. 11 You will say, “I will invade a land of unwalled villages; I will attack a peaceful and unsuspecting people—all of them living without walls and without gates and bars. 12 I will plunder and loot and turn my hand against the resettled ruins and the people gathered from the nations, rich in livestock and goods, living at the center of the land.” 13 Sheba and Dedan (modern day Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Kuwait) and the merchants of Tarshish (modern day Mediterranean area, Spain, Greece, and also England, European Union?) and all her villages will say to you, “Have you come to plunder? Have you gathered your hordes to loot, to carry off silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods and to seize much plunder?”
Ezekiel 38:14-16
14 “Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: In that day, when my people Israel are living in safety, will you not take notice of it? 15 You will come from your place in the far north, you and many nations with you, all of them riding on horses, a great horde, a mighty army. 16 You will advance against my people Israel like a cloud that covers the land. In days to come, O Gog, I will bring you against my land, so that the nations may know me when I show myself holy through you before their eyes.
Ezekiel 38:17-23
17 “ ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Are you not the one I spoke of in former days by my servants the prophets of Israel? At that time they prophesied for years that I would bring you against them. 18 This is what will happen in that day: When Gog attacks the land of Israel, my hot anger will be aroused, declares the Sovereign Lord. 19 In my zeal and fiery wrath I declare that at that time there shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. 20 The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that moves along the ground, and all the people on the face of the earth will tremble at my presence. The mountains will be overturned, the cliffs will crumble and every wall will fall to the ground. 21 I will summon a sword against Gog on all my mountains, declares the Sovereign Lord. Every man’s sword will be against his brother. 22 I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed; I will pour down torrents of rain, hailstones and burning sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him. 23 And so I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord.’
Ezekiel 39:1-8
1 “Son of man, prophesy against Gog and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. 2 I will turn you around and drag you along (In the KJV it says “leave but the sixth part of thee). I will bring you from the far north and send you against the mountains of Israel. 3 Then I will strike your bow from your left hand and make your arrows drop from your right hand. 4 On the mountains of Israel you will fall, you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to all kinds of carrion birds and to the wild animals. 5 You will fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign Lord. 6 I will send fire on Magog and on those who live in safety in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the Lord. (Nuclear exchange, will the US be involved?) 7 “ ‘I will make known my holy name among my people Israel. I will no longer let my holy name be profaned, and the nations will know that I the Lord am the Holy One in Israel. 8 It is coming! It will surely take place, declares the Sovereign Lord. This is the day I have spoken of.
Ezekiel 39:9-10
9 “ ‘Then those who live in the towns of Israel will go out and use the weapons for fuel and burn them up—the small and large shields, the bows and arrows, the war clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel. 10 They will not need to gather wood from the fields or cut it from the forests, because they will use the weapons for fuel. And they will plunder those who plundered them and loot those who looted them, declares the Sovereign Lord.
Ezekiel 39:11-16
11 “ ‘On that day I will give Gog a burial place in Israel, in the valley of those who travel east toward the Sea. It will block the way of travelers, because Gog and all his hordes will be buried there. So it will be called the Valley of Hamon Gog. 12 “ ‘For seven months the house of Israel will be burying them in order to cleanse the land. 13 All the people of the land will bury them, and the day I am glorified will be a memorable day for them, declares the Sovereign Lord. 14 “ ‘Men will be regularly employed to cleanse the land. Some will go throughout the land and, in addition to them, others will bury those that remain on the ground. At the end of the seven months they will begin their search. 15 As they go through the land and one of them sees a human bone, he will set up a marker beside it until the gravediggers have buried it in the Valley of Hamon Gog. 16 (Also a town called Hamonah will be there.) And so they will cleanse the land.’
Ezekiel 39:17-2017 “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Call out to every kind of bird and all the wild animals: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrifice I am preparing for you, the great sacrifice on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. 18 You will eat the flesh of mighty men and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as if they were rams and lambs, goats and bulls—all of them fattened animals from Bashan. 19 At the sacrifice I am preparing for you, you will eat fat till you are glutted and drink blood till you are drunk. 20 At my table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, mighty men and soldiers of every kind,’ declares the Sovereign Lord.
Ezekiel 39:21-29
21 “I will display my glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the punishment I inflict and the hand I lay upon them. 22 From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the Lord their God. 23 And the nations will know that the people of Israel went into exile for their sin, because they were unfaithful to me. So I hid my face from them and handed them over to their enemies, and they all fell by the sword. 24 I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and their offenses, and I hid my face from them. 25 “Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will now bring Jacob back from captivity and will have compassion on all the people of Israel, and I will be zealous for my holy name. 26 They will forget their shame and all the unfaithfulness they showed toward me when they lived in safety in their land with no one to make them afraid. 27 When I have brought them back from the nations and have gathered them from the countries of their enemies, I will show myself holy through them in the sight of many nations. 28 Then they will know that I am the Lord their God, for though I sent them into exile among the nations, I will gather them to their own land, not leaving any behind. 29 I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.”

We will soon be hearing the trumpet of God!

]]> This week in Prophecy 2008-06-18T19:51:11Z 2008-06-18T14:51:11-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.18 2008-06-18T19:51:11Z 500 year flood level in Iowa, National Weather Service issues extraordinary warning that 'historic hydrologic event is evolving'. Several Tornados hit the Midwest this past week, 4 boy scouts where killed in west Iowa. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked a... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net 500 year flood level in Iowa, National Weather Service issues extraordinary warning that 'historic hydrologic event is evolving'. Several Tornados hit the Midwest this past week, 4 boy scouts where killed in west Iowa.

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked a rural area of northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least two people, triggering landslides and reportedly knocking down a bridge. News reports said dozens of people were injured.

A new Colorado law is helping homosexual activists achieve their goal of forcing Christians to teach biblical condemnation of homosexuality only behind the closed doors of their sanctuaries.

George W. Bush's administration is in its dying days and won't be able to harm Iran, the Islamic Republic's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said. ``It's Bush's dream to harm Iran's nation,'' Ahmadinejad said today during a televised speech in the western Iranian city of Shahre Kord. ``You thought you would be able to do something but your term came to an end and you will not be capable of harming even 1 centimeter of Iran's sacred land.''

Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near

]]> This week in Prophecy 2008-06-09T17:49:08Z 2008-06-09T12:49:08-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.17 2008-06-09T17:49:08Z Using some of his most apocalyptic rhetoric yet, Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is vowing that the United States and Israel will soon be "annihilated," even as he refuses to abandon Iran's nuclear program. Marking the 19th anniversary of the death... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net Using some of his most apocalyptic rhetoric yet, Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is vowing that the United States and Israel will soon be "annihilated," even as he refuses to abandon Iran's nuclear program.
Marking the 19th anniversary of the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, Ahmadinejad said: "Today, the time for the fall of the satanic power of the United States has come and the countdown to the annihilation of the emperor of power and wealth has started."
He also insisted that "I must announce that the Zionist regime (Israel), with a 60-year record of genocide, plunder, invasion and betrayal is about to die and will soon be erased from the geographical scene." (You notice he said “geographical” scene, he did not say political scene).

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told Japan’s prime minister Thursday that the world will soon not include the United States, Iranian news agency IRNA reported. "The U.S. domination is on the fall. Iran and Japan as two civilized and influential nations should get ready for a world minus the U.S.," Ahmadinejad told Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on the sidelines of the U.N. food summit in Rome on Tuesday, IRNA reported. Why are we looking at Iran with prophetic eyes, because Iran will be allied with Russia and several other countries to try to destroy Israel (Gog and Magog), but God will supernaturally protect Israel and it’s people.

The chief of staff for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared Jerusalem and the Temple Mount belong to the Muslims and any Israeli action that "offends" the Mount will be answered by 1.5 billion Muslims, He says "Jerusalem is Muslim. The blessed Al Aqsa mosque and Harem Al Sharif (Temple Mount) is 100 percent Muslim. The Israelis are playing with fire when they threaten Al Aqsa with digging that is taking place," said Abbas' chief of staff Rafiq Al Husseini. Husseini was referring to Israeli plans to construct a new bridge from the Western Wall area to the Temple Mount.
The old bridge was damaged two years ago. When Israeli workers tried to repair it, Palestinian leaders claimed the work was threatening the Al Aqsa Mosque, even though the mosque is located hundreds of feet away, the work did not tunnel under any Mount foundation or touch any structure connected to the mosque, and the repair work – which had been pre-approved by Jordan and the Mount's Muslim custodians – was conducted under the scrutiny of an accessible 24/7 webcam. We know that God gave Israel to the Jewish people! We must pray for their safety but we must also pray for the Palestinians. Remember there are many innocent Palestinians and many Palestinian Christians who live in terrible conditions due to the fault of their goverment and the people who want to destroy the country. Israel is the epicenter of the world and satan is working overtime to destroy God’s chosen people because he knows his time is short, but we know how this story ends, Jesus is coming back soon, are you ready?

Zechariah 12:2-3
2 “I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling. Judah will be besieged as well as Jerusalem. 3 On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.
Zechariah 14:1-2
1 A day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided among you.
2 I will gather all the nations to Jerusalem to fight against it; the city will be captured, the houses ransacked, and the women raped. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be taken from the city.
Luke 21:20
20 “When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.
Luke 21:24
24 They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

A speech made by French President Sarkozy this week in Athens, in which he emphasized his desire to push forward his plans for military integration in Europe.
This is a major event because a unified military has not been mentioned in the EU as a serious subject until now, why is this important, because this is another prophesied event concerning the revived Roman Empire during the last days.

The number of natural disasters around the world has increased by more than four times in the last 20 years, according to a report released by the British charity Oxfam. That is a 400% increase. They said "It follows a pattern of more frequent, more erratic, more unpredictable and more extreme weather events that are affecting more people."

Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near

]]> This week in Prophecy 2008-05-30T15:20:14Z 2008-05-30T10:20:14-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.16 2008-05-30T15:20:14Z With the year not even half done, 2008 is already the deadliest tornado year in the United States since 1998 and seems on track to break the U.S. record for the number of twisters in a year, according to the... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net With the year not even half done, 2008 is already the deadliest tornado year in the United States since 1998 and seems on track to break the U.S. record for the number of twisters in a year, according to the National Weather Service. Also, this year's storms seem to be unusually powerful. So far this year: at least 110 dead, 30 killer tornadoes and a preliminary count of 1,191 twisters, which, after duplicate sightings are removed, is likely to go down to around 800. The record for the most tornadoes in a year is 1,817 in 2004. In the past 10 years, the average number of tornadoes has been 1,254. And it's not just more storms. The strongest of those storms — those in the 136-to-200 mph range — have been more prevalent than normal, and lately they seem to be hitting populated areas more. At least 22 tornadoes this year have been in the top part of the new Enhanced Fujita scale, rating a 3 for "severe," or a 4 for "devastating" on the 1-to-5 scale.

Another earthquake, this time in Iceland measured 6.1. Aftershocks continue to shake parts of China.
Luke 21:11
And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
Luke 21:25-28
25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”

Earthquakes have been fluctuating in numbers in the last century, but we have seen increases in numbers in certain years, Jesus said as in birth pains so ALL the signs of His return increase in frequency and intensity just before His return. I have looked at the USGS records to confirm the information I have heard was correct, it shows phases in numbers and intensity of medium to large earthquakes in the 20th century. But in the 21st century it shows a large increase in the medium to large earthquakes from 2000 to 2008 worldwide.
Now most scoffers will say this is normal, earth has been doing this for years, and if you look back in history you will see numbers decreasing and increasing, this is just the nature of things. What they do not understand is, sure these things happened before, but not ALL these things happened before together and in such numbers. Meaning pieces are coming together, it is not just separate events, it is everything together that makes it prophetic. We need to look at the whole picture, God’s plan is coming together just as He foretold, the signs are right in front of us, some just choose not to see.

The Middle East expects a powerful earthquake that endangers not only dozen thousands of human lives, but also world famous shrines such as the Church of the Holly Sepulcher, the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall, the scientists warn. Minor shakes on the territory of Israel become more frequent and it gives another reason for anxiety.
Many places in Revelation it tells of Earthquakes in Israel which includes when Jesus comes back and steps on the Mount of Olives, Rev 6:12, Rev 8:5, Rev 11:13, Rev 11:19, Rev 16:18.
Amid a growing crackdown on religious freedom, Iranian police reportedly have been rounding up people they suspect have converted to Christianity. Earlier this year, Ahmadinejad proposed a law that would impose a death sentence for any Muslim who converts to another religion. Under current laws, those charged with converting can be prosecuted and face jail time for vague crimes like “blasphemy” and “insulting Islam.” Iran has confirmed reports of groups of Muslim convert believers doubling in size in the last six months.
Christians are being persecuted worldwide, but Jesus said this would happen.
Matthew 5:11-12
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

]]> This week in Prophecy 2008-05-27T18:19:54Z 2008-05-27T13:19:54-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.15 2008-05-27T18:19:54Z Israel, Political strife has been hitting Israel the last couple months, Prime Minister Olmert is under investigation, he is also losing the support of the people of Israel. He seems to be selling out his own country making concessions anywhere... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net Israel,
Political strife has been hitting Israel the last couple months, Prime Minister Olmert is under investigation, he is also losing the support of the people of Israel. He seems to be selling out his own country making concessions anywhere he can. Binyamin Netanyahu is looking at this and he said he will run again once Olmert is gone, which may be sooner then they realize. Netanyahu will take a much stronger stand for Israel then Olmert. Just remember God is in control, He has the plan even if we do not understand it at this time. Israel is the epicenter of the world, God gave Israel to the Jewish people and one day there will be peace, and that is when Jesus comes back and sets up His Millennial Kingdom! Zechariah 2:10-12, 10 “Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst,” says the LORD. 11 “Many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and they shall become My people. And I will dwell in your midst. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you. 12 And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His inheritance in the Holy Land, and will again choose Jerusalem.

Russia is strengthening ties with Libya, why is this important, because Libya is one of the countries that will be involved in the Gog Magog alliance. Russia is building ties with the countries prophesied 2500 years ago, things are lining up to God's plans, and very quickly.

Talking about Russia, President Putin just stepped aside to become Prime Minister of Russia, a position that he created while president. The Russian constitution does not allow him to run again so he took the Prime Minister job to stay in power. Can this be a beginning of a Czar of Russia. Why is this important, because Russia is very important to prophecy as it will be the leader of the attack on Israel. Gog and Magog, which is the battle of Ezekiel 38 and 39.

A couple of weeks ago California Judges overturned a ruling to ban same sex marriages, so now it is legal for same sex marriage in California. Jesus said to love one another, everyone, even sinners. This lifestyle is a sin, we must pray and help to turn these people away from their sins and accept Jesus.
Matthew 24:36-39 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.”

]]> Goin' by the Book 2008-05-16T02:29:06Z 2008-05-15T21:29:06-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.14 2008-05-16T02:29:06Z I found this very good video that has Johnny Cash singing about the End Times. He made this in 1990 and we can see how our society, our world we live in is getting worse day by day, Jesus warned... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net I found this very good video that has Johnny Cash singing about the End Times. He made this in 1990 and we can see how our society, our world we live in is getting worse day by day, Jesus warned us about this time, we need to be ready for His coming, but we must also continue to spread gospel and fufill His purpose in our lives until our blessed hope comes down with a trumpet call to gather His Church. Our Lord is coming back soon, are you ready? I am so saddened to see so many lost people, so do not be left behind, spend eternity with our Lord and Savior, God Bless!

]]> Israel's 60th Birthday 2008-05-07T01:41:12Z 2008-05-06T20:41:12-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.12 2008-05-07T01:41:12Z “Who has ever heard of such a thing? Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net
“Who has ever heard of such a thing? Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children.” Isaiah 66:8
May 14th, 1948 Israel became a nation again just as the Prophet Isaiah said over 2700 years ago.
Just think over 60 years ago Israel did not exist, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple in 70AD and soon after that the Jews were scattered to all nations, but God promised them they would be back, so 60 years ago a miracle of huge proportions happened, something that defies all logic, Israel again became a nation!
Most of the world is against them, and why, because they are God's chosen people, and Satan does not like that and he is doing everything possible to destroy the Jewish people. "And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it." Zechariah 12:3
The Jewish people beat all the odds against them, all the genocide they went through, but God kept His promise!
Today the Jews are arriving back to Israel in record numbers; "For behold, the days are coming,’ says the Lord, ‘that I will bring back from captivity My people Israel and Judah,’ says the Lord. ‘And I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.” Jeremiah 30:3, the country is flourishing in both business and agriculture. "The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; " Isaiah 35:1
The prophecies are coming to pass today as the prophets foretold thousands of years ago. All you have to do is look at the headlines today and see the Bible coming true right in front of your eyes.
We are living in an amazing time in history, Christ will be coming back for His bride soon, and I pray everyone is ready. Jesus said that this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened, He was talking about the rebirth of Israel and His second coming and we are that generation!
He is coming back for His Church, and we are His Church!!! Are you ready??? Do you have Christ in your heart, have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savoir and believe He died for us on the cross and rose again in 3 days? He died for all your sins, come to Christ today!
We must pray for the safety of Israel, as God said, “I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:3
Yeshua is coming back soon!

]]> Learn about the End Times 2008-05-03T22:48:41Z 2008-05-03T17:48:41-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.11 2008-05-03T22:48:41Z We have conducted a few Bible studies on the End Times recently, the studies can be found on our Bible Study page, just click on "Bible Study" on the left side of this page. There is a very powerful video... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net We have conducted a few Bible studies on the End Times recently, the studies can be found on our Bible Study page, just click on "Bible Study" on the left side of this page. There is a very powerful video posted on the Bible Study page, check it out!

Check back here often to see that present day events have been prophecied in the Bible. Our Lord is coming back soon, are you ready???

]]> Jesus is coming soon! 2008-05-01T18:23:36Z 2008-05-01T13:23:36-06:00 tag:firmfoundationchurch.org,2008:/my-journal/Watchmen/1.9 2008-05-01T18:23:36Z This blog is to give you insight on the coming of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ!... Watchmen palmaceae@sbcglobal.net This blog is to give you insight on the coming of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ!

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