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For three days in a row, three different readers have each sent a link to different articles about Germany and its military-related plans.<\/p>\n

A reader from Italy sent a link to the following today:<\/p>\n

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Germany Unveils ‘Most Sweeping Military Reforms’ Since Cold War – Reports<\/h2>\n

April 5, 2024<\/p>\n

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Thursday that the Bundeswehr, the country’s armed forces, will be supplemented with a fourth type of armed forces as part of the structural reform, which will be in charge of activities in the cyber and information space, and with a new operation command. He added that the reform, in general, is designed to ensure that the German armed forces are prepared for emergencies, including a war.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“It is a landmark reform … Our goal is to restructure the Bundeswehr in such a way that it is best positioned in the event of defence, in the event of war … Nobody should have the idea of attacking Nato territory \u2014 this is what we [want to] convey,” the report cited Pistorius as saying on Thursday.<\/div>\n
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Pistorius had signed an order to reorganize the Bundeswehr “from top to bottom” to reestablish the Bundeswehr “for a new, old challenge” and enable the German military to make “quick decisions,” the report said. The measures are part of a huge shift in Berlin’s attitude toward the armed forces, the report said, adding that it reflects what\u00a0German Chancellor Olaf Scholz<\/a> was a turning point in security policy after the launch of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine. … He added that the ministry will propose a model of national service for young adults in the coming weeks, the report said. https:\/\/sputnikglobe.com\/20240405\/germany-unveils-most-sweeping-military-reforms-since-cold-war—reports-1117755915.html<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The same Italian reader sent a link in February that I machine-translated into English from Italian as follows:<\/p>\n

Chancellor Scholz: has just released the following statement: \u201cEurope must enter a large-scale war economy\u2026 We no longer live in times of peace\u201d!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The above is consistent with the ride of the second horseman of the Apocalypse (Revelation 6:3-4).<\/p>\n

Yesterday, a reader sent me a link to the following:<\/p>\n

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Germany overhauls military command in quest for \u2018war-capable\u2019 force<\/h2>\n

April 4, 2024<\/p>\n

Germany\u2019s defense minister on Thursday announced a plan to streamline and reorganize the country\u2019s military command as part of efforts to make the armed forces of NATO\u2019s most populous European member \u201cwar-capable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chancellor Olaf Scholz set in motion a\u00a0big increase<\/a>\u00a0in military spending shortly after Russia\u2019s full-scale\u00a0invasion of Ukraine\u00a0in early 2022, which he described\u00a0as a \u201cturning point<\/a>.\u201d Defense Minister Boris Pistorius last year took on the job of overhauling the military, the Bundeswehr, … His overhaul plan envisions a single \u201coperational military command,\u201d which he hopes will enable quick decisions and eliminate duplication. Currently, the Bundeswehr has two command centers: one responsible for planning and running deployments abroad and the other for the defense of Germany itself.<\/p>\n

An existing \u201ccyber and information\u201d department, whose responsibilities include fending off cyberattacks, protecting electronic infrastructure and analyzing hybrid threats such as disinformation, will be expanded and officially become a fourth arm of the military alongside the army, air force and navy. https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2024\/04\/04\/germany-overhauls-military-command-in-quest-for-war-capable-force\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The day before yesterday, a reader forwarded me a link to the following:<\/p>\n

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Schools should prep students for war, German minister says<\/h2>\n

Students in\u00a0Germany<\/a>\u00a0must be better prepared to face all kinds of potential crises and catastrophes, German Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger said.<\/p>\n

A member of the business-focused Free Democrats (FDP), … Stark-Watzinger said schools should address civil defense and stressed that the goal must be “to strengthen our resilience.”<\/p>\n

“Society as a whole must be well prepared for crises \u2014\u00a0ranging from a pandemic<\/a>, to natural disasters, to war,”\u00a0 …<\/p>\n

The minister also called for developing a “relaxed” relationship between school students and the armed forces. She suggested that military officers visit schools to explain what “the\u00a0Bundeswehr<\/a>\u00a0does for our security.”<\/p>\n

She stressed that she could not understand the resistance to such practice.<\/p>\n

Bundeswehr youth officers are currently permitted to visit schools in Germany when invited by teachers or school administrators. 03\/16\/24 https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/german-schools-must-prepare-students-for-war-german-minister-says\/a-68590570<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, Germany is preparing its military and its people for war.<\/p>\n

Those moves by Germany are consistent with biblical prophecies.<\/p>\n

A great European army will rise up according to the Bible:<\/p>\n

16 \u2026 the king of the north \u2026 25 \u2026 shall stir up his power and his courage \u2026 with a great army. (Daniel 11:16, 25)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Europe will be militaristically successful for a time per Revelation 13:3-4 and Daniel 11:39-43.<\/p>\n

Europe, itself, will become the aggressor against the USA in the future per Daniel 11:39.<\/p>\n

Europe already has PESCO, its Permanent Structured Cooperation\u2013which it formed within a year of Donald Trump becoming President of the United States\u2013his position was used as a reason, in my view, to accelerate the move towards a stronger EU military. Here is a link to a related sermonette video: PESCO and a Great European Army.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Germany, along with other nations in Europe, is in the process of spending more on developing additional military technologies.<\/p>\n

The Bible shows that a leader will arise in Europe who, though talking peace, eventually will destroy places like the USA, UK, and Canada:<\/p>\n

24 His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power;
\nHe shall destroy fearfully,
\nAnd shall prosper and thrive;
\nHe shall destroy the mighty, and also the holy people.<\/p>\n

25 \u201cThrough his cunning
\nHe shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule;
\nAnd he shall exalt himself in his heart.
\nHe shall destroy many in their prosperity. (Daniel 8:24-25)<\/p>\n

39 Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain (Daniel 11:39).<\/p>\n

25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many<\/strong>: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. (Daniel 8:25, KJV).<\/p>\n

23 And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully<\/strong>, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. 24 He shall enter peaceably<\/strong>, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time. (Daniel 11:23-24, NKJV) <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So this leader gives people the impression that there will be \u201cpeace\u201d and is involved in some type of deal. This is the same leader that confirms the covenant in Daniel 9:27. The term is translated as \u201cpeace\u201d in Daniel 8:25 is from the Hebrew term shalvah<\/em> and essentially means security. In other words, this leader will destroy \u201cmany\u201d who are under the impression that they are secure because of some type of security and\/or trade arrangement. Such arrangements are now commonly referred to as peace deals or treaties.<\/p>\n

He will eliminate the USA and its British-descended allies. But he will also want to control all that he can.<\/p>\n

Notice more about the coming Germanic Beast:<\/p>\n

1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. 4 So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, \u201cWho is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?\u201d (Revelation 13:1-4)<\/p>\n

5 “Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger
\nAnd the staff in whose hand is My indignation.
\n6 I will send him against an ungodly nation,
\nAnd against the people of My wrath
\nI will give him charge,
\nTo seize the spoil, to take the prey,
\nAnd to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
\n7 Yet he does not mean so,
\nNor does his heart think so;
\nBut it is in his heart to destroy,
\nAnd cut off not a few nations.
\n8 For he says,
\n‘Are not my princes altogether kings?
\n9 Is not Calno like Carchemish?
\nIs not Hamath like Arpad?
\nIs not Samaria like Damascus?
\n10 As my hand has found the kingdoms of the idols,
\nWhose carved images excelled those of Jerusalem and Samaria,
\n11 As I have done to Samaria and her idols,
\nShall I not do also to Jerusalem and her idols?'”<\/p>\n

12 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Lord has performed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, that He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty looks.”<\/p>\n

13 For he says:<\/p>\n

“By the strength of my hand I have done it,
\nAnd by my wisdom, for I am prudent;
\nAlso I have removed the boundaries of the people,
\nAnd have robbed their treasuries;
\nSo I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man.
\n14 My hand has found like a nest the riches of the people,
\nAnd as one gathers eggs that are left,
\nI have gathered all the earth;
\nAnd there was no one who moved his wing,
\nNor opened his mouth with even a peep.”\u00a0 (Isaiah 10:5-14)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For a time, he will be a successful military leader and the world will marvel because of his defeat of the rich USA and other nations (cf. Daniel 11:39-43).<\/p>\n

Yet, he will arise talking peace.<\/p>\n

His rise will happen after one or more crises (related to one, watch Fourth Horseman, COVID, and the Rise of the Beast of Revelation.<\/a>). The old Radio Church of God published the following:<\/p>\n

Germany is \u2026 going to spark World War III!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Notice the prophecies! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cO Asshur, the rod of Mine anger,\u201d declares God. Here is a prophecy concerning Germany \u2014 the descendants of Asshur today! \u201cThe staff,\u201d says God, \u201cin their hand is Mine indignation. I will send him against an hypocritical nation (that is, Israel \u2014 America and Britain today), and\u2026 I will give him a charge to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets\u201d (Isaiah 10:5-6). \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

God is going to punish us by the very nation whom we have tried to buy for an ally! It is God who is going to permit the revival of Nazism to punish us in World War III. We have won two major wars against Germany in one generation. But the third time God is going to punish us as we have never been punished before! The sword of war is going to strike us \u201cthe third time\u201d (Ezekiel 21:14), and we are going to be led away captive to Assyria and to all nations (Isaiah 11:10-12). \u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

When our people have learned their lesson, and repented of their sins and quit breaking God\u2019s law \u2014 the Ten Commandments \u2014 and surrender their lives to their Creator, we read in Isaiah 10:12-22: \u201cWherefore it shall come to pass, that, when the Lord hath performed His whole work upon Mount Zion and on Jerusalem\u201d \u2014 when His people Israel and Judah have gone through trial and tribulation \u2014 \u201cI,\u201d declares God, \u201cwill punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. For he saith, \u2018By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bonds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: and my hand,’\u201d continues the coming dictator of Germany, \u201c\u2018hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped.'(Hoeh H. Germany in Prophecy. Radio Church of God, 1958)
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The old Worldwide Church of God published the following:<\/p>\n

As long as prosperity exists, the German way of life will not change. As history clearly shows, however, a fall in the economy always means an alteration in the political course of the nation! Not only will Germany be affected, but the REST OF EUROPE as well. What will happen to Germany, will equally apply to all of Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n

An economic problem in Germany \u2014 the economic heart of Europe \u2014 will affect all of Europe and force a UNIFICATION to prevent collapse. The DANGER TO AMERICA will then become most ACUTE. \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bible prophesies that this united European power will ATTACK and DESTROY America and Britain! (Boraker R. We Saw the New Germany! Good News, November 1967)
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Yes, after a crisis, things will change and a reorganization that will bring unity under the Beast will occur per Revelation 17:12-13 (see also Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

We have already seen a lot of reactions related to Russian incursion into Ukraine as well as Donald Trump. Other matters will spark other militaristic steps.<\/p>\n

This will not end well for the USA or its British-descended allies.<\/p>\n

Yes, Germany is rising up in a military way.<\/p>\n

The days of the USA are numbered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The German-European plan is for Europe to be a strong military power independent of the USA. And one that the Bible shows will ultimately defeat the USA (Daniel 11:39; see also USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Although many in the USA and elsewhere act like that is not possible, those of us who understand certain aspects of biblical prophecy realize that the Bible shows that:<\/p>\n

39 Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain. (Daniel 11:39)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The \u201che\u201d above is the European King of the North. In the 21st century, the \u201cstrongest fortresses\u201d belong to the USA and its British-descended allies (cf. Daniel 8:24-25; Isaiah 17:3)\u2013and notice that the Bible says that the power with the strongest fortresses will be defeated.<\/p>\n

Steps to create a great, German-dominated, European army are being taken now, with plans to do more in the future.<\/p>\n

Related to that, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) put together the following Bible News Prophecy<\/em> video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Germany wants to lead a united Europe<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
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Various leaders in German have pointed to a more unified, militaristic, and German-led Europe. After Russia\u2019s \u2018special military operation\u2019 into Ukraine, Germany declared it would increase its military spending to the third highest level of any nation on the planet? German-Foreign-Policy.com reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants the European Union to play a powerful and more unified geopolitical role. Does what he is stating consistent with prophecies in the Book of Revelation about Europe reorganizing and turning power over to one called the Beast? Are some in Poland and Hungary (like Peter G. Feher) concerned about the domination of Europe by Germany? Is a European\/German leader prophesied as the \u201cKing of the North\u201d to make some type of a deal with a leader of nations in the Middle East and North Africa called the \u201cKing of the South\u201d? Is that King of the North prophesied to have a great army and many ships? Could the Beast\/King of the North be German? Did the old Worldwide Church of God warn back in 1980 that, in the future, the German people be concerned enough about Russia that it would call for a Bavarian strongman to lead them? Does the Bible point to such a leader rising promising peace? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address those issues. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to our video: Germany wants to lead a united Europe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Germany is re-arming.<\/p>\n

A ‘fourth reich,’ where this time Germany will dominate Europe, etc.,\u00a0 is in the process of being made, but it is not here yet.<\/p>\n

But something that can be called that will arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Europa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about \u201cthe Beast\u201d? Is an emerging European power \u201cthe daughter of Babylon\u201d? What is ahead for Europe? Here is are links to related videos: European history and the Bible<\/a>, Europe In Prophecy<\/a>, The End of European Babylon<\/a>, and Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a> Here is a link to a related sermon in the Spanish language: El Fin de la Babilonia Europea<\/a>.
\nMust the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations?<\/a> Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous.
\nUSA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span> A related sermon is titled: Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
\nWho is the King of the North?<\/a> Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies for the Great Monarch point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand<\/span>? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States? In the Spanish language check out \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Norte? <\/a>Here are links to two related videos: The King of the North is Alive: What to Look Out For<\/a> and The Future King of the North<\/a>.
\nThe Great Monarch: Biblical and Greco-Roman Catholic Prophecies<\/a><\/span> Is the ‘Great Monarch’ of Greco-Roman Catholic prophecies endorsed or condemned by the Bible? Two sermons of related interest are also available: Great Monarch: Messiah or False Christ?<\/a><\/span> and Great Monarch in 50+ Beast Prophecies<\/a>.
\nGermany’s Assyrian Roots Throughout History<\/a> Are the Germanic peoples descended from Asshur of the Bible? Have there been real Christians in Germanic history? What about the “Holy Roman Empire”? There is also a You-Tube video sermon on this titled Germany’s Biblical Origins. <\/a>
\nGermany in Biblical and Greco-Roman Catholic Prophecy<\/a> Does Assyria in the Bible equate to an end time power inhabiting the area of the old Roman Empire? What does prophecy say Germany will do and what does it say will happen to most of the German people? Here is a link to a video Is the USA Pushing Germany to Start WWIII?<\/a>
\nLost Tribes and Prophecies:\u00a0What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?<\/a> Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? What about other peoples? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about Africa, Asia, South America, and the Islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA<\/a>; Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications<\/a>; 11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes<\/a>; Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty<\/a>; Gentile European Beast<\/a>; Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies<\/a>; Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;<\/a>\u00a0 When Will the End of the Age Come?<\/a>;\u00a0 Rise of the Prophesied King of the North<\/a>; Christian Persecution from the Beast<\/a>; WWIII and the Coming New World Order<\/a>; and Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Logos at Bundeswehr ‘X’ (Twitter) page COGwriter For three days in a row, three different readers have each sent a link to different articles about Germany and its military-related plans. A reader from Italy sent a link to the following today: Germany Unveils ‘Most Sweeping Military Reforms’ Since Cold War – Reports April 5, 2024 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t