And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.
Posted on 06/28/2003 8:49:26 AM PDT by yonif
Since its modern establishment, the state of Israel has been a hotbed of controversy. Jews and Palestinians have long battled over who should rightfully inhabit the land of Israel, a land promised to the Jews 4,000 years ago. In the Bible, the book of Genesis details the covenant God made with the descendants of Abraham.
"On that day, the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, 'to your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river of Euphrates.'" - Genesis 15:18.
For more than a decade, America has led attempts to settle that dispute, each time encouraging Israel to bring its covenant lands to the bargaining table, this time with the "Road Map" peace plan. Bible scholars say that may be a costly decision for the U.S. as America again stands at odds with God's covenant promise.
U.S. Consul General Jeffrey Feltman said, "What we need to do now is implement and focus on how we get the two sides back to a political process and towards the vision of a two-state solution: Israel and Palestine living side by side."
On April 30, 2003, America was positioned as the catalyst to jump-start the so-called "solution" to the Middle East crisis. As U.S.-backed Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas was sworn in, the "Road Map" peace plan was set in motion.
The very next day began the worst month of tornadoes in American history, more than 500 in a single month. Normally, 1,000 tornadoes hit the United States each year, but this year, in just eight days in May, 375 twisters ripped across the heartland of America.
While in Israel, Assistant Secretary of State William Burns told a group of left-wing activists that "common sense" would override the conservative and Christian viewpoints concerning the road map.
May 9th, 2003, President Bush addressed students at the University of South Carolina. Bush called on the Palestinians to embrace the road to peace, and see the flag of Palestine raised over a free nation.
Hours later, tornadoes returned and Oklahoma City again became the bulls-eye for deadly twisters, reducing what was left of businesses and homes to splinters and bricks. The tornadoes of May devastated the Midwest with the third worst property damage in American history. Since then, the Road Map has endured a rocky road to June, coinciding with what may be America's most rain-drenched spring in history.
On the East Coast there have been less than 10 rainless weekends the entire year. And in the West, certain crop-eating pests are having their best year in six decades amid dry conditions.
In the early stages of the Road Map peace process, weather catastrophe and recent violence in Israel have competed for the headlines. That violence coupled with America's own battles at home are leading some to question the Road Map. Is there a connection between dividing the Holy Land and utter disruption? Some Bible scholars think so.
In the book of Joel, God warns against dividing the land of Israel. Joel 3:1-2 says, "...I will enter into judgment with them there on behalf of my people and my inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations; and they have divided up my land."
Bill Koenig, author of Israel: The Blessing or the Curse, said, "We know for a fact that God gave this land, through the Abrahamic covenant, He gave the land of Israel to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their descendants, and this land is God's land."
Koenig said the U.S. should not consider such chaos a coincidence. "These are warning signals, these are warning judgements to America that this is My covenant land and it's not to be traded for promises of peace and security. This land is not to be parceled," he said.
In the last 12 years, the U.S. has stepped up its efforts to pressure Israel to give up her covenant lands, several times sharing the spotlight with major storms.
On October 30, 1991, in a meeting scheduled by the first President Bush, Israelis and Palestinians discussed ways to achieve peace in the Middle East. Opening talks focused on trading the lands of Israel for a peace agreement.
That same day, thousands of miles away, a powerful storm was brewing off the coast of Nova Scotia. On October 31st, what would be called "The Perfect Storm" smashed into New England, pummeling the President's Kennebunkport, Maine home with waves 30 feet high. It was a storm so rare that the weather patterns required to create it only happen once every 100 years.
August 23rd, 1992, Middle East peace talks resumed in Washington, D.C. The issue remained surrendering the biblical lands of Judea and Samaria in exchange for peace. Hundreds of miles south, Florida was the target of the worst natural disaster in American history. Hurricane Andrew tore through with an eye more than 30 miles wide and winds up to 178 miles per hour leaving a $32 billion disaster.
Koenig said, "The world leaders have attempted to parcel the covenant land, so as Israel's property and land is at risk, so is the property of the nation that's promoting the peace process. And I might add that the greater the pressure on Israel to give up this property, the greater the repercussions and the greater the following events that take place afterwards."
In the Bible, the prophet Zechariah warned the nations that would come against Jerusalem. "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," says Zechariah 12:3.
Koenig said, "We have the nations of the world right now siding with the Arabs and the Muslims that are focused on the covenant land, but we know God is standing with the nation of Israel."
Is America playing a dangerous game? As the Road Map peace process encounters resistance, the Bush administration's determination to see it through has escalated.
Secretary of State Colin Powell said, "We have a plan, we have the commitment of leaders and now we have to execute that plan, keep moving forward and not allow ourselves to be distracted or thrown off point, from the promise that's out there with the Road Map, by this surge of violence. We've got to punch our way through it."
But, up against biblical prophecies, Koenig said America is standing against the very Word of God and should expect major obstacles.
"I believe the Lord will allow these events to happen that disrupt the peace process," he said. "As long as you are going to have a terrorist infrastructure that's allowed to co-exist in the nation Israel, we're going to have a problem."
And with those same terrorist groups opposed to America's brand of peace, the future of the Road Map is dim. Israelis maintain they will be relentless to protect their country while all plans to split up the tiny nation may be curbed.
Koenig said, "God loves the nation of Israel. He still, to this day, loves this nation. He is in hot pursuit of the people of Israel. Through these events, we look at the tragedies and we look at the trials, but God's trying to wake up the world."
And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.
No choking here Dave. I'll list them for you and there is more than THREE. I have no clue on WHY YOU aren't aware of this.
No sweat. I'll name MORE THAN THREE.
Bush in Bed with Homosexuals
By Chuck Baldwin
The Covenant News ~ April 13, 2002
By now, we have a clear record on the Bush administration in regard to homosexuality. The record reveals that President Bush is more than sympathetic to the homosexual agenda. One could even argue that Bush has become (or always was) a proud promoter of that agenda. Here is the record; you judge for yourself.
1. Candidate George W. Bush appointed four openly homosexual, gay-rights advocates to his presidential campaign steering committee. According to the homosexual group, Log Cabin Republicans, "scores" of Bush state steering committee members and campaign volunteers were homosexuals.
2. Perhaps this explains why hundreds of homosexuals gathered in Washington, D.C., last weekend to "celebrate the achievements and leadership of George W. Bush." It also helps to explain why Rich Tafel, executive director of Log Cabin Republicans, said, "We want the country to know that we are behind our president and administration."
3. On Dec. 21, 2001, President Bush signed a historic bill, which "for the first time allows the District of Columbia government to fund a program that will give domestic partners of city employees access to health benefits." Remember, Bush insisted that openly homosexual Congressman Jim Kolbe of Arizona be given a prominent speaking role at the Republican National Convention. It was Kolbe who introduced the amendment lifting the ban on gay partner benefits in D.C.
4. Bush named Scot Evertz, a prominent homosexual activist, to head the White House AIDS office even though he had absolutely no experience dealing with public health issues.
5. Bush appointed another homosexual activist, Donald Cappoccia, to the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts.
6. Bush appointed openly homosexual, Michael Guest, as Ambassador to Romania. Since then, Bush has decided to leave in place a Clinton policy that calls for supporting the "unmarried partners" of U.S. Foreign Service workers. This allows Guest's live-in lover to live in the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and allows him to join Guest at official embassy functions.
7. Bush presided over the appointment of homosexual activist, Stephen Herbits, to oversee the choice of civilian personnel at the Pentagon.
8. Bush has not reversed a single pro-homosexual policy instituted by former president Bill Clinton. Not even one!
9. The Bush administration posted a job for what is called a "gay and lesbian program specialist" at the Department of Agriculture.
10. Bush appointed the ardently pro-homosexual Governor of Massachussetts, Paul Cellucci, as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
11. Bush appointed Lewis Eisenberg to become the new GOP chief fundraiser. Eisenberg has a long history of supporting pro-homosexual and pro-abortion candidates.
12. Just yesterday, The Washington Times reported, "The Bush administration has joined European delegates to an upcoming U.N. summit on children in moving to recognize families 'in various forms,' including unmarried cohabiting couples and homosexual partners."
Concerned Women for America is so concerned that it recently released a statement saying, "President George Bush is just another Bill Clinton on the homosexual-rights issue." Perhaps Log Cabin spokesman, Rich Tafel, best summarized the situation. He said, "He [Bush] has a vision of a different Republican Party." If homosexual activists such as Tafel can see the real George W. Bush, why cannot Christian conservatives?
Being the unoffical apologist for Bush and his homopsexual pandering is most unbecoming.
My question to you is WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
Want more on ole George - just go over to a search engine like excite or one you prefer and do a search on George Bush and homosexuals or go to a pro homo website. There you find oodles of endorsement for Bush BECAUSE of his elevation of gays.
WHY did he open pandoras box and okay EMBRYONIC stem cell research
Actually, that isn't quite what he did now is it? He said no to any new research.
Really? Bush homo apponitees send a clear message worldwide that these are acceptable people to be in postions of power and authority. Here's a sampling of this administrations handiwork for gays:
Bush in Bed with Homosexuals
By Chuck Baldwin
The Covenant News ~ April 13, 2002
By now, we have a clear record on the Bush administration in regard to homosexuality. The record reveals that President Bush is more than sympathetic to the homosexual agenda. One could even argue that Bush has become (or always was) a proud promoter of that agenda. Here is the record; you judge for yourself.
1. Candidate George W. Bush appointed four openly homosexual, gay-rights advocates to his presidential campaign steering committee. According to the homosexual group, Log Cabin Republicans, "scores" of Bush state steering committee members and campaign volunteers were homosexuals.
2. Perhaps this explains why hundreds of homosexuals gathered in Washington, D.C., last weekend to "celebrate the achievements and leadership of George W. Bush." It also helps to explain why Rich Tafel, executive director of Log Cabin Republicans, said, "We want the country to know that we are behind our president and administration."
3. On Dec. 21, 2001, President Bush signed a historic bill, which "for the first time allows the District of Columbia government to fund a program that will give domestic partners of city employees access to health benefits." Remember, Bush insisted that openly homosexual Congressman Jim Kolbe of Arizona be given a prominent speaking role at the Republican National Convention. It was Kolbe who introduced the amendment lifting the ban on gay partner benefits in D.C.
4. Bush named Scot Evertz, a prominent homosexual activist, to head the White House AIDS office even though he had absolutely no experience dealing with public health issues.
5. Bush appointed another homosexual activist, Donald Cappoccia, to the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts.
6. Bush appointed openly homosexual, Michael Guest, as Ambassador to Romania. Since then, Bush has decided to leave in place a Clinton policy that calls for supporting the "unmarried partners" of U.S. Foreign Service workers. This allows Guest's live-in lover to live in the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and allows him to join Guest at official embassy functions.
7. Bush presided over the appointment of homosexual activist, Stephen Herbits, to oversee the choice of civilian personnel at the Pentagon.
8. Bush has not reversed a single pro-homosexual policy instituted by former president Bill Clinton. Not even one!
9. The Bush administration posted a job for what is called a "gay and lesbian program specialist" at the Department of Agriculture.
10. Bush appointed the ardently pro-homosexual Governor of Massachussetts, Paul Cellucci, as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
11. Bush appointed Lewis Eisenberg to become the new GOP chief fundraiser. Eisenberg has a long history of supporting pro-homosexual and pro-abortion candidates.
12. Just yesterday, The Washington Times reported, "The Bush administration has joined European delegates to an upcoming U.N. summit on children in moving to recognize families 'in various forms,' including unmarried cohabiting couples and homosexual partners."
Concerned Women for America is so concerned that it recently released a statement saying, "President George Bush is just another Bill Clinton on the homosexual-rights issue." Perhaps Log Cabin spokesman, Rich Tafel, best summarized the situation. He said, "He [Bush] has a vision of a different Republican Party." If homosexual activists such as Tafel can see the real George W. Bush, why cannot Christian conservatives?
Being the unoffical apologist for Bush and his homopsexual pandering is most unbecoming.
My question to you is WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
Nothing personal but from a curiosity standpoint, why do you peruse gay web sites? Seems odd for a non-queer.
The only position that you mentioned that has any "Power and authority" was the Canadian Ambassador and the person appointed to that position was former Governor of Mass that that religious nut Baldwin claims is pro-homo, but not gay himself. The others are low level staffers. Have you ever heard of any of these people other than in Chuck Baldwin writeups or from literature from either the Rightwing Religious Police or gay sources? I sure havent. I doubt these individuals are even "gay-activists" as he states. To him, anyone who is a member of the Log Cabin Republicans whether they are active or not is a "activist" like those from "Queer Nation" or whatever.
Face it, five to ten percent of the population is gay. When you are filling tens of thousands of positions in the federal bueracray, you are bound to appoint some gays. With the exception of the AIDS position, its doubtful that the individuals sexual preference ever came up in the the employment process. I sure dont see Cheeney sitting there asking each applicant who he sleeps with. I sure wouldnt want to work for any administration that would be stupid enough to ask such questions.
When Reagan was asked about his acceptance of campaign contributions from the Log Cabin Republicans, he said he was willing to accept contributions, etc. from anyone who wanted to promote HIS AGENDA. Bush is the same. If someone is willing to work on his compassionate conservative agenda and/or homeland security agenda, then he could care less what they do on their own time.
Personally I would trust any ten fairys that Bush might appoint to these low level staffer positions than I would any of the idiots that Chuck Baldwin would recommend. I mean can you seriously take the advice of people that see God's face in a thunder cloud or attribute every tornado outbreak to God's vengence over Israel. Next Baldwin wont allow divorced people to serve in Government. He might even prohibit appointments of Catholics, after all some wingnuts consider them a cult. Maybe later Baldwin might eliminate all women because according to the scriptures they must be subject to their husbands and barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen.
If homosexuality ever becomes accepted in this country it will not be because George Bush appointed some Log Cabin Republicans to low level positions, but because extremists like Chuck Baldwin make the gays look good by comparison.
Only one thing wrong with that statement. I am right, now and forever.
You and I have seen the 'Mirror' reality in our study of Torah... for those reading along..its a dynamic that is not easily discerned..knowing who all the players is difficult as their ancient names are uses..with colurfull anagrams attached..or symbolisms of nations character ..which can find some linkage as per history recorded.
The Lord will bless America..and She will be a Blessing!
But choices bring reprocussions...
No fooling on this one...mankind is being warned,
Isaiah and especially Chap 30 warn of false choices on Israels part...of looking to Egypt for Military rescue..for making alliances.
If this too see's its mirror..the United States may walk an outcome out just as Egypt.
What would that be in regards to Mirroring the past via the Prophetic stream?
Simply this...Egypt eventually was defeated militarily...her power project knocked back to regional..she was zenithed by other powers in continuance afterward.
She no longer held power projection and influence like in times past.
The King of the North and South struggle see saws back and forth..the scriptures do not convey numbers of losses of humanity..but one gets the picture that losses are occuring..and the scale is big..as it takes time for both Kings to regroup afterward,
both driven to combat each other in cycles.
The Hebrew prophetic narrative takes things to a higher aspect..as the terminology of "Princes and powers"..forces that move in a realm we do not see..reveal themselves in the workings of nations.
This is a war of Light and Darkeness...the prize is mankind and rule.
We are promised that the Ancient of Days will overcome....but the earth is left very shattered at the end of this all.
A time of complete change ensue's afterward...Mankind has peace at last : )
"Come out of her my people..."
Revelation 18:4
Renew your mind...
Romans 12:2
1 And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name.
2 The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.
America in Revelation 17, riding the beast...
Suntours Amman
Amman is Jordan's capital city. It is built on seven mountains and has a fresh atmosphere and cool nights because of high altitude. Amman is a busy commercial center for Jordan with trendy boutiques and colorful bazaars. It is totally modern with many fine hotels and restaurants, entertainment, and sports.
In biblical times, Amman was known as Rabbath Ammon and under Ptolemies, as Philadelphia. It was taken by King Herod in 30 BC and became part of the Roman Empire and a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial league of ten cities.
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