Newsletter: 2007-05 Israel's Divine Anniversary, May 14, 1948

Greetings from HomeWorship 101™

There is a small group of people in the world who have been misunderstood, and persecuted throughout history. They were thought to be inferior, rebellious, unstable, and unintelligent. Some people saw them as sinister, evil, and dark. Some labeled them servants of the Devil, bringing ill-fortune and evil spirits. They were always encouraged to convert, and sometimes in history they faced forced conversions or death. And over the centuries, inspite of the bias against them, they still seemed determined to stay that way.

Even today in some circles it is still debated if they are a curse, blessing, or anomaly, but generally here in America they have lived in peace and freedom. Sometimes their plight can be a little sad, because even when they are accepted into society, they still feel a little out step and different from the rest of us. I know of this because I married one. And after almost 30 years of marriage I can tell you that they are not that bad of a people. I am talking about, of course, the left-handed people. There is another misunderstood group of people out there, and they are the Judeans (the Jews).

Then He said to me,

“Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel.

They indeed say, ‘Our bones are dry, our hope is lost,

and we ourselves are cut off!’

Therefore prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves. I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken it and performed it,” says the Lord.’” – Ezekiel 11-14

For the last 2,000+ years the Jews were denied their original homeland and the world generally ignored Jerusalem and ancient Israel. But on May 14, 1948, in an event that shocked world happened, it was the great miracle of the rebirth of Israel. Not everyone was pleased. The next day the Arabs forces invaded the fledgling state, and as we all know, in spite of overwhelming odds, the Israelites won the war. Based on the prophecy in Ezekiel 4:3-6, and coupled with Lev.26:18, some Bible scholars, who excel in math, have made the time calculations of Israel’s Divine punishment of their Diaspora, 360 lunar years x 7 = 2,483.8 years. The results are stunning. The prophecy begins at the end of Ancient Israel’s Babylonian captivity in the year 536 BCE. Add to that date the 2,483.8 years, and the total comes out to 1948, the year of end of Israel’s third Diaspora, and the beginning of her new statehood. It is one of the greatest fulfillments of prophecy in our modern age, clearly showing YHWH’s Divine authority.

What’s the point in arguing over something that has already been decided?

Through out time the ancient Hebrews, and today’s Jews, have been mostly hated and persecuted (America is the exception where they generally lived peaceful). The Greeks, the Romans, the Catholics, the southern German Catholics during WWII, all had their solutions to the “Jewish problem.” Which basically was some new creative way to butcher them. Throughout time the Jews suffered, and it is a real curiosity that over the centuries, inspite of the bias against them, they still remained distinctly Jewish. I was the first generation born in this country of parents from northern Germany. I know by my younger nephews that after a couple of generations in this country my family line would forget their German ways (probably the only thing they would know of Germen is Octoberfest); but not with the Jews, they have kept their unique national heritage through the centuries. For those not blinded by hatred, YHWH is clearly showing HIS presence in the international affairs of humanity. Unfortunate in the endtimes the anti-Christ failures, the world calamity, will be pointed at the Jews, and their persecution will begin again. Learn more: http://www.homeworship101.com/bbc-9_prophecy_trib03A.htm

The Hebrews returning to the land didn’t happen because they suddenly all repented, reformed, and became perfect GOD-fearing people. They returned because YHWH deemed it so. That is why it’s a fool’s folly to fight against Israel. For those who can see, YHWH’s spiritual lesson of the dispersed Hebrews is concluded. Beginning with the Judean – Jewish – people, Israel is returning, and they will never leave their lands again. They have YHWH’s promise on it (Jer.31:36-37), and there is no logic in arguing over it. For those who have a problem with it, GET OVER IT! YHWH Divinely protected the Jewish people during these past centuries of their Diaspora, and HE will protect them now that they are in their land again (Amo.9:14-15; Hos.9:10). YHWH has decided it, HE has prophesied it, so what’s the point of arguing about it?! And quite frankly, arguing over something that YHWH has decided is a sucker’s bet!

<>< Zionism Day ><>

“God will bless those who bless Israel
and curse those who don't.” - Genesis 12:3

On the Hebrew calendar Israel’s Independence Day, called in Hebrew “Yom Ha’Atzmaut,” is the 5th day of Iyar 5708, usually around mid April to early May. In the western world Israel’s Divine anniversary is May 14. Most of the world goes by and acknowledges the Gregorian calendar and the problem with calling and observing the anniversary date by the Hebrew calendar is that it becomes an anniversary for Jews only and doesn't get much worldwide publicity. Sadly, even the May 14 date for this Divine anniversary gets little attention. It is an inconvenient anniversary because it points to YHWH’s Divine Hand in the world. Maybe they should have two anniversaries. One for the purists, and one for the rest of the world, because it is the rest of the world that should - and needs to - get used to hearing it and maybe joining in the festivities.

Not everyone appreciated the rebirth of Israel, and they didn’t want to join in any festivities – they wanted to blow them up! Warfare against the young state of Israel began almost immediately. Sadly to this day, little has changed. Many groups, in the west and middle-east, still accuse Israel (Zionism) for all the ills of the world, and anti-Semitism is boldly rising again. Basically in one form or another it is still the same attitude as it was since the days of Noah, when his descendents of the tribe of Shem, would not join the rest of the world in their effort to build the Satanic Tower of Babel. Yesterday it was the Greeks today it is the Arabs, throughout history many nations has exercised their solutions to the Jewish problem – yet they are (the Judeans) are still here. For those who can see, YHWH is protecting them, and He expects us <>< to do our share by supporting HIS will. Many churches teach replacement, they are wrong. We are brothers and sisters in the faith, there is a plan for the Messianic believers, and there is a plan for Israel.

May 14^th, should be Zionism Day, but don’t look for any headlines about it. On May 20^th in Washington DC small steps are being made, “A Night to Honor Israel,” to celebrate her 59^th anniversary, is going to be held. May 14^th is a good day for all Believers to all pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and for all those who stand with Israel (Ps.122).

Tribulation Prophecies and Israel

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree:
When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves,
you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that £it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you,
this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

“But of that day and hour no one knows,
not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
But as the days of Noah were,
so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. – Yahshua (Matthew 24:32-37)

We have seen Israel reborn and we are watching the signs – the Bride is ready. When I say endtimes I mean the transition period from this Age of Grace to the Return of the – real - Messiah and His Millennium Kingdom. I was talking to a Jewish lady a while ago and she told me that she always prays for world peace. I commented that that was very ambitious. She said she longs for that day because when there is world peace then the Messiah will appear. I commented, that it was odd that we Christians learn something totally opposite; the warring nations of the world would cause the destruction of the earth unless the Messiah returns to save us for our annihilation. I’m thinking in the back of my head uh-oh, the Jews a getting set up. They will welcome the peace proposing anti-Christ with open arms, unfortunately it is a false peace they are buying into. Learn more: http://www.homeworship101.com/bb-c9_prophecy_trib02B.htm

Ground Zero in Endtimes Prophecy, Jerusalem

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. - Ezekiel 12:3

Ground Zero of the Apocalypse is Jerusalem. It is the center of our prophecy radar. Sometimes when I talk about prophecy, some folks just roll their eyes and give me a condescending smirk. Then I ask them, “In the Bible written 2500 years ago, the Prophet Zechariah clearly wrote in 12:3 “…I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples…all nations of the Earth are gathered against it.” I ask, “Have you seen the current news on Jerusalem? Who else but YHWH could make such a prediction? Can you name any swami today who could predict what city, 2500 years from now, what city will be central in a world conflict?”

Some Bible prophecies have a worldwide effect, but most of the prophecies relate to Israel, Jerusalem, and the surrounding Middle East. For those who can see, there are many prophecies unfolding in our generation. The initial Tribulation prophecies which set the stage for the arrival of the Conquering Messiah would be the same as it was for the Suffering Messiah: The first sign: A remnant of the Israelite nation must be in Jerusalem. The second sign: The Jerusalem Temple needs to be up and running. Because this would make “the way” ready for the promised Messiah (Dan.9:24-26). But before that happens, a false Christ will step in and want the worlds worship for himself. Learn more: http://www.homeworship101.com/bbc-9_prophecy_trib03A.htm

“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed,
which you do well to heed
as a light that shines in a dark place,” - 2Peter 1:19
Enjoy the journey of learning
Take care. Peace and blessings, Errol.
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Errol Mueller, chronicler extraordinaire
e-mail: errol@homeworship101.com
website: www.homeworship101.com
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WSC Newsletter 2007-05, posted 05/13/07.

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