From Star Tribune.Com For some south Sudanese Christians, their opportunity vote for independence from the largely Muslim north is more than a condition of a peace accord ending a two-decade civil war — it's the divine will of God. They believe the independence of their nation was foretold in the Bible more than 2,000 years ago. Isaiah 18 is one of several passages that refers to the land of Cush, which describes the people as tall and … [Read more...]
Will Israeli Oil & Gas Discoveries Become The Hooks In The Jaw Of Ezekiel 38?
From Oil in Israel.Net Most of the people following the story of Israel’s recent off shore gas discovery and possible onshore oil discoveries see idea of Israel as energy independent and economically prosperous as a good thing. At least that’s the assumption. But not everyone sees Israel’s independence and prosperity as a plus – especially her neighbors. If the Arab world views Israel (without hydrocarbon resources) as a worrisome usurper … [Read more...]
The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 Part 2: Iran
From Koinonia House Bible Study > Topical > The Treacherous Trio Of Ezekiel 38 Part 2: Iran Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 Part 2: Iran by Mary Miller, Koinonia Institute As discussed in Part 1 of this series, the treacherous trio of Ezekiel 38 is defined as Turkey, Iran and Russia. Historically, each of these countries enjoyed grand imperial pasts. All are ambitious. All are making a move to … [Read more...]
Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 Part 3: Russia
From Koinonia House Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 Part 3: Russia by Mary Miller, Koinonia Institute The final installment of this series focuses on the most controversial member of the treacherous trio of Ezekiel 38—Russia. Parts 1 and 2 of this series discussed the rise of Turkey and Iran, respectively. Historically, each of these three countries enjoyed grand imperial pasts. All are ambitious. All are making a … [Read more...]
Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 Part 2: Iran
From Koinonia House The Treacherous Trio Of Ezekiel 38 Part 2: Iran Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 Part 2: Iran Next month, Part 3 will conclude this series with a look at Russia, its influence in the Middle East (especially its relation-ships with the players defined in Ezekiel 38), and the reverse influence of Islam on Russian policy. by Mary Miller, Koinonia Institute As discussed in Part 1 of … [Read more...]
Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38
From Koinonia House Topical > The Treacherous Trio Of Ezekiel 38 Strategic Trends Update: The Treacherous Trio of Ezekiel 38 **ADDITIONAL RELATED RESOURCES** by Mary Miller, Koinonia Institute The shifting geopolitical winds during the past few months have once again raised the specter of Ezekiel’s “Magog” invasion of Israel. Ezekiel describes this ill-fated “band of brothers” as coming from the lands of: • Magog—the … [Read more...]