Aug 15, 2005
Posted on Aug 15, 2005 in Current Events, Israel | 0 comments
As of late last night (according to North American time) the Israeli Disengagement began to be in full swing. Already, there have been numerous events transpire from violence, to looting by IDF soldiers, to soldiers melting to tears beneath the psychological burden. Although yesterday was Tisha b’Av, today will be remembered for a very long time as a scar in Israeli history. Already, the Muslims are planning victory marches, and are determined to place an approximated 60,000 flags of victory and demarkation within the evacuated cities. They are also planning on opening fire on fleeing Israelis in order to make it look like their acts of violence are supreme.
Read a very moving article submitted by the AP to Israel Insider HERE.
Please weep and pray with Israel in the days ahead.
Aug 10, 2005
Posted on Aug 10, 2005 in Apostolic Writings, Current Events | 0 comments
Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say, as with a voice of thunder, “Come!” And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and its rider had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. —REVELATION 6:1-2
Iran has recently broken the seals applied by the UN in order to “test” atomic equipment. Has Iran broken the first of the seven seals depicted in the Revelation of John? Does this mark Babylon’s signal for “conquering and to conquer”?
Jun 23, 2005
Posted on Jun 23, 2005 in Current Events, Israel, Judaism | 0 comments
Over the past few weeks there have been new developments with the re-established Sanhedrin. The newest event was the election of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz as the Nasi, or President. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Steinsaltz, he is a Kabbalist rabbi who is also a prolific author, publishing approximately fifty-eight works to date. These include such works as:
- The Thirteen Petalled Rose
- The Essential Talmud
- We Jews : Who Are We and What Should We Do
- The Steinsaltz Talmud (his most noted, ongoing achievement)
Rabbi Steinsaltz also founded the Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications. Newsweek Magazine is quoted as saying:
“Jewish lore is filled with tales of formidable rabbis. Probably none living today can compare in genius and influence to Adin Steinsaltz, whose extraordinary gifts as scholar, teacher, scientist, writer, mystic and social critic have attracted disciples from all factions of Israeli society.”
Subsequent postings will detail events as they progress.
Jun 3, 2005
Posted on Jun 3, 2005 in Archaeology, Current Events, Israel | 0 comments
I recently received a Torah Resource newsletter from Tim Hegg (FFOZ) which addresses two issues of particular interest in a section entitled “Urban Myths.”
Tim Hegg vs. Nehemia Gordon
Hegg criticized Nehemiah Gordan for falsely claiming that the Shem Tov Gospel of Matthew is much older than the extant Greek texts of Matthew, and much more accurate in his book The Hebrew Yeshua vs. The Greek Jesus. I specifically asked Tim about this since I have listened to Avi ben Mordechai’s three-hour audio introduction to his new book which is based largely on the premises preposed by Gordon and his book. In his lecture, Avi repeats adamantly that the Shem Tov Matthew is not an early manuscript. I couldn’t figure out why Gordon would make such claims. Hegg’s response was that Gordon’s “language was deceiving.” I can see both sides of the coin. For those interested, their arguments can be found on Hegg’s website.
“Indiana” Jones Hoax
Hegg also said that the recent news of Vendyl “Indiana” Jones was a huge joke on the media and Messianics, and that Vendyl’s links to the Indiana Jones storyline were bogus. I also asked Hegg about this in light of the recent article from Artuz Sheva. He sent me an article from the Watchman Expositor detailing all of Jones’ wacked out ideas, theology and escapades to validate. Read it for yourself. I feel like such a sucker. But I guess Arutz Sheva will as well…
May 25, 2005
Posted on May 25, 2005 in Current Events, Israel | 0 comments
In response to an article from the Israel National News, sent to me by the Lekarev Report, I sent this email to President George W. Bush, and urge all others to do the same. The reason a letter is necessary is because President Bush is to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas either today or tomorrow. Here is the request from the Lekarev Report, along with my email. Feel free to copy the email directly and send it for yourself to the Whitehouse.
From the Lekarev Report:
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to meet President Bush tomorrow. I am urging every American subscriber to email the White House TODAY about this inflamatory preaching that is being continued live on Palestinian Authority television and demand that President Bush confront Abbas about this issue in their meeting tomorrow. His threats are against the United States as well as Israel and Britain and should not be taken lightly.
Email the White House at president@whitehouse.gov
Letter to the President
Dear Mr. President,
I know you are about to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Before your meeting I would like to remind you that although Mr. Abbas represents a large number of voices in the Arab world, his integrity is suspect and your trust in him should be held at arms length. Here is a quote taken from a recent LIVE television broadcast on PALESTINIAN TELEVISION from Hamas cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Mudeiras:
“The day will come when we will rule the United States, the day will come when we will rule Britain, we will rule the whole world [and all will live in peace and comfort under our rule] except the Jews. The Jews will not live in peace and comfort under our rule. Treachery will keep being their nature throughout history. The day will come when the whole world will rid itself of the Jews.”
Is this the type of peace that Mr. Abbas is bringing to the table? If the “Peace” in his mind is equivalent to what he is allowing Mr. Mudeiras to propagate, this equates to the hostile overthrow of both the United States and Britain, as well as the genocide of the Jews — a second Holocaust. Is this the “Peace” that Mr. Abbas desires?
I request that in your meeting with Mr. Abbas, that you demand that Mr. Mudeiras be banned from Palestinian Television, and a verbal castigation from Mr. Abbas be broadcast on both Palestinian Television and Radio in order to not only make a public example of Mr. Mudeiras, but to show Mr. Abbas’ allegiance to TRUE Peace in the Middle East.
Thank you for taking the time to hear my concerns. My the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob bless you and strengthen your right hand as you work towards a solution for true peace.
Blessings,
-Darren Huckey
