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Israeli Tanks Roll Deep Into Gaza As The Entire World Braces For More Escalation - by Michael Snyder - http://endoftheamericandream.com/israeli-tanks-roll-deep-into-gaza-as-the-entire-world-braces-for-more-escalation/
There isn’t going to be peace in the Middle East any time soon. As you will see below, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unequivocally ruled out a ceasefire. IDF forces will continue with their mission until victory is achieved. So now we will keep a very close eye on all of the other interested parties to see what they will choose to do. If all of the allies of Hamas stand aside and do nothing, the IDF will slowly but surely wipe Hamas out. That is a best case scenario. In a worst case scenario, multiple parties start to enter the conflict and an absolutely apocalyptic war engulfs the entire Middle East. On Monday, Israeli tanks rolled even deeper into Gaza… Israeli troops and tanks attacked Gaza’s main northern city from both sides on Monday, three days after they began a major ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave that has stirred more international appeals for civilians to be protected. Israel’s military said it had struck more than 600 militant targets over the past few days as it expanded ground operations in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian civilians are in dire need of fuel, food and clean water as the war enters its fourth week. Hamas is not strong enough to stop what is happening. Perhaps they should have considered that before committing nightmarish atrocities on October 7th. Now they are completely and utterly doomed unless they get help. At this point, the IDF has already taken control of one of the main roads that connects the northern part of Gaza with the southern part… The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has killed dozens of Hamas militants, among them commanders, as it pushes deeper into Gaza, with tanks being seen Monday on the outskirts of Gaza City, blocking a key road linking the northern and southern halves of the Strip. Hamas has also announced it is engaged in “heavy fighting… with the invading occupation force”, after the IDF confirmed more Israeli troops have been surged into the Strip. It appears the warring sides are in some locales engaged in building-to-building and door-to-door fighting in the dense urban zone. Apparently the goal is to completely “encircle Gaza City”, and if that happens it will be game over for Hamas… Israel is signaling its intent to encircle Gaza City with tank and ground units – a significant challenge given its size of 18 square miles with a pre-conflict population of over 650,000 people. In total some 1.1 million people live in the northern half of the Strip. Recent reports have estimated that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have defied Israel’s order to flee south. By Saturday the IDF had utilized open spaces like the beach to quickly allow tank units to plunge two miles deep into the Strip. Once they are fully encircled, there will be no way out for Hamas fighters, and IDF troops will steadily tighten their grip. Allies of Hamas all over the world are screaming for a ceasefire, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making it abundantly clear that there will not be one… “I want to make clear Israel’s position regarding the ceasefire. Just as the United States would not agree to a ceasefire after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, or after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Israel will not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas after the horrific attacks of October 7,” he said. Just imagine how Americans would feel if our babies were butchered, our women were raped and our grandmothers were taken as hostages. We would not be willing to accept a ceasefire either. During his remarks, Netanyahu ominously stated that this is “a time for war”, and I don’t see him changing his mind until Hamas is totally defeated… “The Bible says that there is a time for peace and a time for war. This is a time for war.” If Hamas officials were smart, they would be trying to gain favor with the western powers. But instead, it is being reported that they are actually blocking British and American citizens from leaving Gaza… At least 200 British citizens are thought to be registered with the UK authorities inside the coastal enclave, and some 600 Americans, as well as many other nationalities. Jake Sullivan, the White House’s chief security adviser, said: “The Egyptians are prepared to let Americans and other foreign nationals out of Gaza. The Israelis have no issue with that. But Hamas is preventing their departure and making a series of demands.” Are they really that stupid? Of course you have got to be quite stupid to become a terrorist in the first place. And that is especially true for those that choose to join Hamas. Since the very beginning of the organization, Hamas has been committing horrific atrocities, but now the atrocities of October 7th have made it impossible for the Israeli government to tolerate their existence any longer. On Monday, we learned that the remains of Shani Louk have been located, and it is being reported that Hamas terrorists “chopped off her head”… The young German-Israeli tattoo artist who was paraded through the streets of Gaza after being kidnapped by Hamas has been found dead after “sadistic” terrorists “chopped off her head,” Israel’s president revealed Monday. “I am truly sorry to report that we have now received news that Shani Nicole Louk has been confirmed murdered and dead,” President Isaac Herzog told the German newspaper Bild. “Her skull was found,” he said, with the 23-year-old victim’s family also confirming that the death was confirmed by DNA on parts of her skull. This is pure evil. How can you negotiate with terrorists that are willing to do such a thing to an innocent young girl? You can’t. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is calling the terrorists that did this “barbaric, sadistic animals”… ‘I am truly sorry to report that we have now received news that Shani Nicole Louk has been confirmed murdered and dead. Her skull has been found,’ Herzog told the German newspaper Bild. ‘This means that these barbaric, sadistic animals simply chopped off her head as they attacked, tortured and killed Israelis. It is a great tragedy and I extend my deepest condolences to her family.’ You would think that the entire world would be united in denouncing such disgusting acts of terror. But instead, there has been a massive outpouring of support for Hamas and their methods all over the globe. Sadly, this is true even in the United States. In fact, U.S. citizens are being threatened with similar attacks. Here is just one example… Anti-Semitic threats posted to a Cornell University fraternity and sorority forum over the weekend, including to kill Jews on campus, have prompted a police response and intervention by the governor of New York. At least one of the posts threatened a shooting of “pig jews” (sic) at Cornell’s Center for Jewish Living and kosher dining hall, according to the university’s Hillel chapter. These terrorists are not going to be satisfied until all of their enemies are completely eradicated worldwide. I can’t imagine that female Jewish college students at Cornell are a threat to anyone. But that doesn’t matter to these terrorists. They hate Jewish people everywhere, and if given the opportunity these terrorists would do the exact same things that Hamas did on October 7th… The threats were posted to Cornell’s Greekrank forums on Saturday and Sunday, according to the school newspaper, the Cornell Sun, which said some of the posts eventually were taken down. The Sun said one post threatened to rape female Jewish students and behead Jewish babies in front of their parents. Another called for students to follow Jewish students home from campus and slit their throats. There is no reasoning with this kind of hatred. Unfortunately, this kind of hatred has been rapidly growing all over the world, and that has enormous implications for our future. Israel Must Decisively Crush Hamas Once and For All. The Big Question Is, Will It Open a Multi-Front War? – By Erick Stakelbeck - https://harbingersdaily.com/israel-must-decisively-crush-hamas-once-and-for-all-the-big-question-is-will-it-open-a-multi-front-war/ Israel’s war against Hamas has entered the next phase. It appears that Israel’s broader offensive by air, land, and sea against Hamas in Gaza began on, Friday, October 27th. Reportedly, all lines of communication in Gaza have been cut, and Israeli tanks are entering Gaza and engaging Hamas gunmen. Israel has stepped up the air strikes as well in recent hours. This comes nearly three weeks to the day of the most horrific massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Israel is now all in, and the ground invasion has begun. We don’t know if it’s going to be a massive amount of troops right away pouring over the border into Gaza or if there will be more limited incursions, as we’ve seen over the past two days. We will see in the hours to come. Going into Gaza is not going to be easy. Keep the IDF in your prayers right now. I have good friends of mine who are on the front lines. My thoughts are with them constantly, but they’re doing what needs to be done. Israel must decisively crush Hamas once and for all. This demonic entity can no longer exist in any shape or form and pose any threat to Israel ever again when this offensive in Gaza is finished. The big question is, what will the Iranian regime and Hezbollah do? Will a multi-front war open? Iran’s ‘Finger On The Trigger’ Iran’s Foreign Minister was in New York City last night, speaking at the UN General Assembly as they were debating their response to what’s going on in Gaza. They rolled out the red carpet for a man who is a top official of the government that is financing Hamas and making all this possible. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, boasted at the UN saying that their proxies, the Palestinian and Lebanese groups—meaning Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah— have “their finger on the trigger.” Essentially, the Iranian regime is holding a gun to the head of not only Israel but the world. Iran is saying that if the world is not careful, they may just have to expand this into a broader bloody regional war, and there’s no telling whether they may activate their most lethal proxy, Hezbollah’s some 150,000 at least rockets pointed at every inch of the world’s one and only Jewish state. Iran’s Foreign Minister was before the world at the UN General Assembly saying that their finger is on the trigger, and it’s no surprise. October 7th would not have happened without the Iranian regime. We have reports emerging, in case you had any doubt of that, that at least 500 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists were trained in Iran last month. I’m sure they were just there for sightseeing—or not. Call me crazy, but do you really think it’s any coincidence that Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were training inside Iran in the weeks leading up to October 7th? I think not. It’s also no coincidence that Iran’s foreign minister, among other Iranian officials, including from the IRGC, were in Beirut on a frequent basis in the run-up to October 7th, meeting with leaders from, you guessed it, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah. The more details emerge, the more the Iranian regime’s fingerprints are all over what happened on October 7th. The question is, as the Gaza ground offensive begins and this really kicks into overdrive, will Iran make good on its threats and activate other fronts? Furthermore, when and how will the Iranian regime finally be held accountable? After the 44 years of terror and mayhem that it has sown across the region, the main victims being the Iranian people who’ve had to live under the jackboot of this wicked regime, when will Iran be held to account? We saw maybe a glimmer of that last night with the US carrying out air strikes along the Syria-Iraq border, targeting those Iranian militias that have been taking aim at US troops in over a dozen attacks over the past two weeks. Remember, there are US bases throughout those two countries. The Biden Administration saw it fit to respond, which is sadly a rare occurrence despite over 80 Iranian-backed attacks against US forces since January 2021. They responded last night, reportedly striking weapons and depots along that Syria-Iraq border, which is their usual move. I don’t know that that’s enough to truly deter the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. I would say that clearly, it’s not. The Biden Administration, over the past two and a half years, has carried out sporadic air strikes against Iran’s proxies on that border, and yet the proxies continue to attack. Russia Embracing Hamas Russia is also now embracing Hamas. That is not an overstatement or exaggeration to say. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister yesterday hosted two delegations in Moscow, including Iran’s Deputy foreign minister and a Hamas delegation. We’ve seen Russia be very slow to condemn Hamas since October 7th, and that’s no coincidence. Russia is very cozy right now, having a formal military alliance with the Iranian regime, and it’s growing. Hamas is an Iranian proxy, so, of course Russia would be open to embracing Hamas. Israel was obviously outraged by Russia hosting a Nazi organization. Interestingly, Russia is always talking about Nazis in Ukraine; meanwhile, they roll out the red carpet for Hamas, who are the epitome of modern-day Nazis, only wearing different uniforms. Turkey Defends Hamas Earlier this week, Turkey’s President Recep Erdoğan called Hamas “mujahideen” holy Warriors liberating their land. He said Hamas members are not terrorists. That is the leader of a NATO member Nation saying that. Prophetic Times Look for Russia to cleave closer to Israel’s enemies in the days to come. I believe that the war of Gog and Magog is shaping up slowly, as foretold in the Book of Ezekiel, chapters 38 and 39. Look for that alliance between Russia, Iran, and Turkey to grow. Look for their hostility to Israel to grow as well. These are perilous times in the Middle East and prophetic times. We are seeing that unfold right now in Gaza with this ground, air, and sea invasion. 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I genuinely believe that Prophecy Update and many other like-minded ministries, are needed now more than ever! The world is getting darker daily, almost hourly, but never has the light of the Word of God shone so brightly. Never in our history has there been such a thirst for Truth and a need for a Savior! The Prophecy Update website, newsletter, and Video Channels are all dedicated to providing the truth, encouraging and informing believers, and prayerfully opening the eyes and hearts of non-believers with the Gospel, but none of it would be possible without your prayers and support. DONATE HERE Your can also mail your support to: Prophecy Update PO Box 40516 Bakersfield, CA 93384 Follow The Money Trail - The Millionaires of Hamas & The Poor Residents Of Gaza – Rob Schwarzwalder - https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=6465 The Arabs living in the Gaza Strip are suffering. Thousands of Hamas terrorists are using them as human shields, making it almost impossible for Israeli forces to fight the terrorists without endangering civilians. The difficulty of living in Gaza is not new, however. For years, economic hardship has been the lot of those living in Gaza and the West Bank. Yet this hardship is not shared by their leaders. A Saudi Arabian publication quotes "a senior Palestinian Authority official" as saying that roughly "1,700 senior Hamas officials are millionaires." Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh holds an estimated personal fortune of roughly $4 billion. Another, Khaled Mashal, claims a cool $5 billion. Yet the Gazan Arabs suffer. According to the United Nations, "The unemployment rate in Gaza is 47% and more than 80% of its population lives in poverty," yet Hamas just launched "an armed force of thousands equipped with rockets and drones and has built a vast web of tunnels under Gaza," write journalists Dan De Luce and Lisa Cavazuti. The tunnels, which Hamas admits might total more than 300 miles in length, are used to smuggle in all manner of goods and are also used "to transport people and goods, to store rockets and ammunition caches, and house Hamas command and control centers." Hamas exists to destroy Israel, but it supports itself through an extensive and complex financial network. According to Matthew Levitt, a former counterterrorism official, most of Hamas's budget (roughly $300 million) comes from "taxes on business, as well as from countries including Iran and Qatar or charities." The Treasury Department notes that Hamas even has an investment portfolio that includes a crypto currency component and estimates its "secret network of companies" are managing "$500 million of investments in companies from Turkey to Saudi Arabia." There are other reasons why the Arabs living in the Gaza Strip are poor. The joint Egyptian-Israeli blockade has made things difficult for thousands of them. Yet given Hamas's objective of obliterating Israel and its Jewish citizens, as well as the organization's disdain for Egypt's version of Islam, self-protection by both countries necessitates sealed borders. At the same time, humanitarian aid has flowed into Gaza for years. The Associated Press reports that from 2014 through 2020, "U.N. agencies spent nearly $4.5 billion in Gaza, including $600 million in 2020 alone" -- the lion's share of this assistance coming from the United States. Qatar has sent $1.3 billion in aid since 2012; this funding has been designated for construction, health services, and agriculture. The AP notes that tens of millions of dollars also are given by Egypt, Germany, and several other European nations. Given the relatively small population of Gaza (about two million people) and the substantial funding provided for them, the years both before and after Hamas's iron grip should have seen growing prosperity. Yet hundreds of thousands of Arabs in this tiny strip of land (about 141 square miles) languish in poverty. It is not hard to conclude that Hamas has for many years siphoned funding away from the needy people it ostensibly represents for the bank accounts of its scandalously wealthy leaders and its increasingly well-armed military wing. For example, since October 7 Hamas has fired 7,000 rockets into Israel. What is less well-known is that in 2021, Hamas shot more than 3,600 missiles into Israel. The sheer volume of these attacks indicates that a substantial investment has been made -- for many years -- to build such an arsenal. It is heartbreaking to consider the sad fate of a people the majority of whom likely want to live in a place of peace, stability, and economic opportunity. It outrages any sense of justice to think they are under the cruel thumb of an organization enflamed by anti-Semitic hatred and led by paragons of greed. There is no quick resolution to their unwelcome quandary. Israel is in the crosshairs of danger, from Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and numerous other terrorist groups, all of which are supported by the demonic regime in Iran. So, as Hamas decreases, the danger to Israel might well increase. But a cease-fire with Hamas would be even less welcome. Once and for all, Israel needs the tools -- the military materiel and funding -- to siphon away the moral bile with which Hamas infects Gaza's entire system. In other words, to destroy Hamas as conclusively as possible. Violence And Extremism: These Things Happen To A Society That Calls Evil Good, And Good Evil – By Hal Lindsey - https://harbingersdaily.com/violence-and-extremism-these-things-happen-to-a-society-that-calls-evil-good-and-good-evil/ On September 16th, in Palmdale, California, authorities say a man drove up beside a marked Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department patrol car, then shot and killed the deputy inside. The murder took place just feet away from the Palmdale Sheriff’s station. A suspect was arrested and pled not guilty by reason of insanity. Meeting the legal definition of insanity is not easy, but from a layman’s point of view, this act sure seems insane. Yet it’s not unusual, not anymore. In Florida, a video shows a high school football player ripping off a fallen opponent’s helmet, and then beating him over the head with it. The victim’s medical reports remain private, but witnesses say that after the brutal attack, he showed concussion-like symptoms, including dizziness and slurred speech. Both Republican and Democratic politicians have recently been caught in horrific lies and in actions that demean our country. My point is not to enter the political fray, so I won’t name them. My point is that even in the highest levels of government, regardless of whether they carry the label of “liberal” or “conservative,” politicians are acting in increasingly entitled, self-centered ways. And they viciously attack anyone who questions their despicable actions. And then there are the schools. They are not just letting kids down; they are pushing them down — pushing their heads down through the dirt at their feet. Much of the media now call it a “book ban” when someone suggests we limit children’s access to pornography. The head of the American Library Association describes herself as “a Marxist lesbian.” At the Socialism 2023 conference in Chicago, she said, “Public education needs to be a site of socialist organizing.” There have always been murders, violence, and extremism, but not in such overwhelming numbers as today. These are symptoms of a mental health crisis overwhelming America. Other symptoms include the number of people on mind-altering drugs both legal and illegal, widespread depression, rising suicide rates, and the mad quest for escapism. Despite the prevalence of social media (and partly because of it) people feel increasingly isolated and deeply lonely. Violence is becoming so commonplace that many ignore it and walk on by. These things happen to a society that calls evil good, and good evil. Romans 1:18-28 describes our situation in stunning detail. It talks about suppressing the truth in unrighteousness. This is done by the refusal to acknowledge God, not even giving Him simple thanks. It speaks of worshiping nature rather than God. The terrible consequence of such actions means that our society is given over to vile passions and uncleanness. The once-solid tower that is America, wobbles with every blow. Our children should be the happiest in the history of the world, but by every metric they are miserable. Sadness overtakes people of all ages as they circle the drain in their vain pursuit of lascivious pleasure. Like candy for breakfast, it may briefly taste good, but it does not satisfy. America’s problems are not America’s alone. These evils infect every nation on the face of the earth. But our story is not over. Remember Nineveh — a nation that turned to God and, instead of reaping death for its sins, received grace. And remember that as individuals and families, we can stand secure in Christ even as society crumbles around us. Don’t lose hope or walk in despair. But understand the times. The Bible told us what these days would be like. In the study of end-times prophecy, it’s easy to look at prophesied events like an astronaut in a space station looking down on a hurricane. Living through it on the ground is a different experience. Still, we can take comfort knowing that Jesus told us about these days in advance. Keep in mind what He said in John 14:1, 3. “Let not your hearts be troubled… I will come again.” Daily Jot: Turkey's prophetic position on Israel – Bill Wilson – www.dailyjot.com On Saturday, October 28, hundreds of thousands gathered in Istanbul, Turkey in support of Hamas and the “Palestinian” cause. Reuters reports that Turkey’s “President” Tayyip Erdogan spoke for over an hour at the rally repeatedly claiming that Hamas was not a terrorist organization, but rather a liberator, “freedom fighters”; that Israel has been “openly committing war crimes for 22 days, and ”that Israel is a “war criminal.” Erdogan also said that “The main culprit behind the massacre unfolding in Gaza is the West.” Erdogan is painting Israel’s defense as an outright massacre of “Palestinians.” This is the propaganda that the Arab world is fomenting. But there may be a deeper prophetic meaning. In Daniel 8:19, Gabriel says, “Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. The ram which you saw having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia. And the rough goat is the king of Grecia.” Strong’s Concordance interprets the word “Grecia” in Hebrew as “Yavan, a son of Japheth (the third son of Noah),” his descendants and their land. Noah’s grandsons from Japheth—Gomer, Magog, Meshech, Tubal—settled in what is modern Turkey. The areas in which they lived that are their namesakes are specifically mentioned in the end time prophecy of Ezekiel 38 as part of a coalition led by Gog of Magog against Israel. Gabriel’s interpretation of Daniel’s vision of “what shall be in the last end” and “for at the time appointed the end shall be” is clearly an end-time prophecy, which, therefore, could not have been completely fulfilled by Alexander the Great and his generals as is widely taught. These events are yet to occur for the little horn (antichrist) to rise to power. For Ezekiel 38 and Daniel 8 to be fulfilled, a leader must arise from Turkey to come against Israel. Erdogan is continuously positioning Turkey for such a role, as recent events demonstrate. In May 2021 Erdogan floated a new idea for “Jerusalem to be administered by a commission of representatives from the three faiths. Otherwise, it doesn't appear it will be easily possible to achieve lasting peace in this ancient city.” The Turkish News Agency AA reported October 26 that Erdogan repeated this idea in an hour-long phone call with Pope Francis discussing the Gaza situation. Erdogan emphasized to the Pope that the region housing the holy sites of the three Abrahamic religions – including Francis’ faith--lasting peace can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and geographically contiguous Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem based on the 1967 borders. That would essentially mean the destruction of Israel. Connecting the dots, we can see Erdogan’s positioning with Islam and the Roman Catholic church. It’s obvious that Erdogan’s interest in the “Palestinian cause” is linked to prophecy. As these events unfold in Israel, keep a watchful eye on Erdogan and religious leaders. Daily Devotion: Will We Be Ready? - by Greg Laurie – www.harvest.org For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. —1 Thessalonians 5:5–6 https://harvest.org/resources/devotion/will-we-be-ready/ - Listen God can see the future with complete certainty. He knows it as well as we might know our past. God looks at the future, the past, and the present as one. He can see them all. Therefore, it is no reach for God to say that something will happen exactly as He predicted it would, because He lives in the supernatural realm. In my understanding of Bible prophecy, Jesus could come back at any time. I do not see any piece in the prophetic puzzle that needs to be put in place before He could come for His church. This means that Christ could come for us today. Hebrews 9:28 tells us, “He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him” (NLT). The question is, will we be ready? The Rapture will be an instantaneous event. That is why, in speaking of Christ’s return, the Bible tells us to be ready. It tells us to be alert. Be watching. Pay attention. We must be ready now. Writing about the return of Christ, Paul warned, “So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation” (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 NLT). The Bible tells Christians to wake up. Don’t be asleep in the light. That’s because a lot of us can simply lie around enjoying a prolonged nap while the rest of the world faces an imminent judgment. Yet God is saying, “You need to wake up. Be alert and live in the light. Put on the armor of faith and love.” We are living in the last days, and it will get tough at times. We had better have our spiritual weapons ready and close by. We had better realize the devil will try to trip us up and bring us down. Tragically, one of the signs of the last days is that some will fall away from the faith (see 1 Timothy 4:1). Don’t let that cause you to worry, because God will keep you if you want to be kept. He will protect you. But you have to take practical steps to be protected. So, stay close to Him. Avoid the pitfalls and the things that can drag you down, and be alert. Be awake. Be on guard. And be available to serve the Lord and share the life-changing message of the gospel with others. Jesus said, “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:4–5 NLT). Wake up from spiritual lethargy, laziness, and apathy. Wake up to the urgency of the hour. We must seize the opportunities God gives us, because they won’t be around forever. PROPHECY UPDATE NEWS HEADLINES Yesterday's Prophecies - Today's Headlines HEADLINES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRACKING BIBLE PROPHECY 10/31/23 http://trackingbibleprophecy.org/birthpangs.php
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