COGwriter Today’s TW News & Prophecy from the Living Church of God has the following: Persian Gulf tensions remain high. “Four [U.S.] Navy minesweepers will soon be on their way to the Persian Gulf… as part of an effort to boost American military capability in the region amid rising tensions with Iran, a Navy […]
Month: April 2012
Jesus’ Messiahship sign and 72 hours
Site of Calvary? COGwriter In his one of his commentaries, LCG’s Davy Crockett deals with an issue that many have tried to misinterpret: Commentary: Seventy-Two Hours By Davy Crockett… For most people, 72 hours is a nice three-day weekend, or maybe a short getaway or vacation. It is enjoyable, but often quickly forgotten. After all, […]
2019: Interest to exceed defense spending? 2012: Losing freedom of speech?
COGwriter The USA, if it survives that long, is expected to spend more on interest than defense in 2019: ‘Interest Payments Will Exceed Defense Budget’ in 2019 The latest chart from the Senate Republican Budget Committee, pointing out that under President Obama’s budget, the U.S. government will be spending more in 2019 to pay the […]
Tonight is to be observed
Some Proposed Routes of the Exodus COGwriter Tonight after sunset is the 15th of Nisan. While certain Jews will celebrate the Passover tonight, Passover was actually last night (see Passover on the 14th or 15th?). Tonight, however, is a biblical celebration and it does resemble the Jewish celebration in that the emphasis is on a […]
20 million affected by English drought
COGwriter The UK implemented new policies because of drought concerns in England: London has an undeserved reputation as a rainy city…But this year could see that image shattered in dramatic fashion, with much of southeast England gripped by a serious drought currently affecting about 20 million people. Restrictions on the use of water were imposed […]
Australia accepts US troops, China not pleased
COGwriter The USA has now stationed troops in Australia essentially to try to deal with China’s growing influence: US Marine Deployment Won’t Put China At Ease New York Times – April 5, 2012 HONG KONG — The new deployment of U.S. marines to Australia is part of the much-discussed “pivot” by the United States toward […]
The Passover, for Christians, is Tonight
Unleavened Bread COGwriter Tonight at sunset, is the 14th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. Groups, such as the Living Church of God, will observe tonight as the Christian Passover. As most everyone knows, Jesus kept the Passover, from the time of His youth. Luke records: His parents went to Jerusalem every year at […]
Russian nuclear submarine now part of India’s navy
India COGwriter Russian nuclear submarine technology is now supporting India: Russian-built nuclear submarine joins Indian navy BBC – April 4, 2012 India has formally commissioned a nuclear-powered submarine into its navy, rejoining the elite club of nations with such a weapon. The $1bn (£630m) Russian-built vessel is being leased by the Indian navy for the […]
Netanyahu claims sanctions not working; 65% of Israelis believe attack against Iran is preferable to a nuclear Iran
COGwriter Is a war between Israel and Iran is likely? Notice the following two news items: April 4, 2012 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as is his habit, sought to pour cold water over the notion that US-led international sanctions on Iran are having an effect on its controversial nuclear program…Mr. Netanyahu told reporters yesterday […]
Jesus’ Crucifixion was not on ‘Good Friday’
COGwriter Many believe that Jesus was crucified on what we in English call Friday. Yet, Jesus was killed on the afternoon after Passover, which was on a Wednesday that year. Interestingly, however for 2012, Passover will be Thursday after sunset this year and the 14th of Nisan will last until sunset Friday. Thus, since Jesus […]