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Iran's nukes in the crosshairs

As I'm sure you're aware, the fighting in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian terrorist proxies Hamas and Hezbollah continues to mount and intensify, and the nations of the world are looking on with increasingly bated breath as the situation continues to spiral toward frightening new levels—levels that were all but unthinkable until recently and that are evoking images and warnings concerning the potential congealing of a World War III scenario.

As I wrote in a recent Commentary entry, some pundits are opining that there seems to be no end in sight, and that this conflict between Israel and her enemies is shaping up to be a "forever war." As I pointed out in those same remarks, however, as prophetically aware believers we know this is not the case. We know this is not a "forever war," and indeed have a pretty good idea where all this is heading based a knowledge of God's prophetic Word.

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DEC '21: Before or After?
People often discuss whether Gog Magog will occur before or after the Rapture...but what about its timing in relationship to the Tribulation?

Before or After?

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Before or after agreement

Last month I wrote an article entitled "Before and After," and it concerns a pair of Rapture-related dreams I had over the last several months. Don't let the above title throw you, however. This month's article has nothing whatsoever to do with that, so please don't think I'm merely indulging in a bit of tongue-in-cheekery (moi?).

As you will see momentarily, the above just happens to be the quintessential title for this article.

I have written on several occasions about the battle of Ezekiel 38–39 (including as recently as two months ago), and I have discussed different aspects of this overwhelming attack on Israel that is miraculously crushed by God Himself in order to awaken His people and motivate them to rekindle their relationship with Him. For example, I have discussed in some depth why I am convinced the Rapture must at the very latest occur prior to the climax of Gog Magog, since God's thundering intervention on Israel's behalf signals the fact that He has turned His attention back to His Chosen People...and that means He's wrapped things up with the Church.

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 Weekly Commentary: 

10/15/2024 — From the "You-Know-What" Department...

On October 1, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliation for their series of pinpoint missile strikes that successfully eliminated the entire upper echelon of terrorist group Hezbollah's command structure, including leader Hassan Nasrallah.

And so it should come as no surprise that Israel is currently mulling over an appropriate military response to that attack.

Considering how effective Iran's missiles were, however, I'm thinking Israel might respond with a dozen or so spitballs.

Israel's air defense systems intercepted nearly all of Iran's missiles, and the handful it didn't intercept plopped harmlessly into the sand away from any populated areas, causing very little if any damage. If I were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I'd almost feel embarrassed to even talk about retaliation. I'd be tempted to just tell Iran:

"Retaliate? Naah...forget about it. Better luck next time!

But retaliate they will...that's how war works. Israel is currently mulling over what targets to hit in response, and according to an article posted at NBC News, Israel is considering Iranian military and energy infrastructure, as U.S. officials are urging Israel to make their response proportional, and focus on military targets and avoid gas, oil, and nuclear facilities.

Speaking of which...I have a funny feeling those may come a bit later.

Israel has repeatedly and publicly declared that they will do whatever is necessary in order to prevent Iran from completing a nuclear weapon, a finish line that experts say is anywhere from a matter of weeks to a few months away. So Israel may avoid the nuclear facilities for now, but don't be surprised if they take such action at some point in the foreseeable future to set Iran's nuclear progress back enough to give themselves some breathing room.

And when they do, it just may blow the lid off things and shove the world headlong into you-know-what.

Ezekiel 38–39?! Oh, you do know what!

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