Thus Say The Prophets: Revelation 13:3

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A Study in Authentic Messianic Judaism and Biblical Prophecy By Rabbi Yochanan Levine � 10.05.09 (last update: 06.26.2012)

Revelation 13:3 (with Daniel 2):

The Image of the Beast

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We pray to HaShem, the Holy One of Israel, to fill our hearts with wisdom and understanding as we continue this study into the Revelation of our chief rabbi, Navi Y'shua haMoshiach. Armed with this understanding we pledge ourselves to standing always with Israel, even as the False Prophet and False Messiah arise.

The Idol of Rex Mundi: The Image of the Beast

As we discussed last time the Beast will be "like" the four beasts that preceded it (i.e. Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon, Cyrus' Medio-Persia, Alexander's Greece and the mighty Roman Empire. We equate the first three kingdoms with a specific ruler but the Roman Empire has been ruled by many leaders right up to the present time. This fourth great kingdom in the future will be thought of as the kingdom of Rex Mundi. No ruler of the Empire, including Julius Caesar, Caligula, Napoleon Bonaparte, Adolph Hitler, et al. personifies the true might of Roman Nicolaitan rule as he will! Rex Mundi will be the ultimate despot: He will be 'strong as iron, because iron breaks in pieces and subdues all things; and as iron crushes all these, so shall [he] break in pieces and crush'.

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

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Obama Makes Free Speech A Felony

Obama Makes Free Speech A Felony
With Republican Support

Why California Voter Turn-Out is Down And Why I Was Not Allowed To Vote

Hi friends,

As I've posted a few times, I can not support Romney or Obama for POTUS however on Tuesday I made my way to polls here in California planning to vote for Rick Santorum as a protest vote. I would have mainly voted for other Republican candidates (with one Democrat exception). I was not allowed to vote however because the Republican Party apparently does not want the votes of Independent voters. In November I hope my fellow Independents will bear this in mind before voting (however they vote). Here's a letter I wrote to our Registrar of Voters. Just thought I'd share it with you:

Hi,
I read in the paper this morning that your office said California voter turn-out was low again. Of course it is low. Why should Californians vote since we have no say?

I did not vote Tuesday for what I think was the first time in 30 years. I went to the poll to vote but was turned away.

Like so many I have become disgusted with both major parties and so a couple of elections ago I re-registered as an independent ("decline to state" or whatever California calls it). When I got to the polling place I was told that in order to vote I would have to do so on a Democrat, American Independent or Peace and Freedom Party ballot. I am not comfortable with any of those three parties. I planed to vote on the Republican ballot as usual. This was not allowed however and there was no option for non-party affiliated voting. George Washington, who warned of the dangers of political parties, would be furious at this turn of events!

I was not so furious about losing my right to vote however, only displeased, because as all Californians my right to vote in the most important race on the ballot had already been stripped from us since yet again we got no say on the presidential nomination. How and why does California get stuck with accepting the candidates chosen by the other states? Why don't all primaries occur at the same time like the November elections? In November 2012 there is no point in my voting as I can not support either Obama or Romney. Four more years of a POTUS I as a citizen had no real vote on electing. As Californians we have no real choices in who leads the nation so why should any Californian vote under this rigged system?

Just my two cents

Why California Voter Turn-Out is Down And Why I Was Not Allowed To Vote

Hi friends,

As I've posted a few times, I can not support Romney or Obama for POTUS however on Tuesday I made my way to polls here in California planning to vote for Rick Santorum as a protest vote. I would have mainly voted for other Republican candidates (with one Democrat exception). I was not allowed to vote however because the Republican Party apparently does not want the votes of Independent voters. In November I hope my fellow Independents will bear this in mind before voting (however they vote). Here's a letter I wrote to our Registrar of Voters. Just thought I'd share it with you:

Hi,
I read in the paper this morning that your office said California voter turn-out was low again. Of course it is low. Why should Californians vote since we have no say?

I did not vote Tuesday for what I think was the first time in 30 years. I went to the poll to vote but was turned away.

Like so many I have become disgusted with both major parties and so a couple of elections ago I re-registered as an independent ("decline to state" or whatever California calls it). When I got to the polling place I was told that in order to vote I would have to do so on a Democrat, American Independent or Peace and Freedom Party ballot. I am not comfortable with any of those three parties. I planed to vote on the Republican ballot as usual. This was not allowed however and there was no option for non-party affiliated voting. George Washington, who warned of the dangers of political parties, would be furious at this turn of events!

I was not so furious about losing my right to vote however, only displeased, because as all Californians my right to vote in the most important race on the ballot had already been stripped from us since yet again we got no say on the presidential nomination. How and why does California get stuck with accepting the candidates chosen by the other states? Why don't all primaries occur at the same time like the November elections? In November 2012 there is no point in my voting as I can not support either Obama or Romney. Four more years of a POTUS I as a citizen had no real vote on electing. As Californians we have no real choices in who leads the nation so why should any Californian vote under this rigged system?

Just my two cents

My Two Cents on November

Mit Romney won Texas today and became the official Republican candidate.

While I have usually been an active poster in political races this year I have not. Here's why.

Obama:

A Few Pros:

Likely more concerned about the poor, elderly and disabled.
More likely to support civil rights as his somewhat wishy-washy support of marriage rights and some other issues demonstrates.
An alternative to 4 more years of Bush-like Republican rule.

A Few Cons:

Not eligible for the office since he is not an American citizen.
He is a Muslim Brotherhood covert operative and an antiSemite.
Very unlikely to stand with Israel against Iran when the time comes (which seems certain).
Inept with managing the economy.
Supports al Ikhwan Egypt and elsewhere.
Apparently intentionally bankrupting the US.
He is a globalist who will lead the country to a two tier system leading to the New World Order (using Sharia Law as a justification). Whether Sharia or the Global Union wins, he will win.
He is a Socialist/Muslim.

Mit Romney:

A Few Pros:

He is an American citizen.
He seems to be a weak supporter of Israel (at least)

A Few Cons:

His policies will probably create a LOT more homelessness, early deaths, etc. as he slashes the "entitlements" people need to survive.
His experience at Bain Capital is one of the elite rapping companies with no regard for the well being of their workers. If he does the same with the US its all over. This is his business experience.
He has a clear record of favorable deals with the mega rich while harming those middle and lower class citizens who depend on his judgements, taking their jobs etc. 99.8 % of Americans are not his peers.
RomneyCare is essentially ObamaCare so how can we believe he will overturn it and support real health care reform that will help the people?
His attacks on education and his desire to privatize it will result in better education for the wealthy and gut public education for the majority of Americans.
He supports using drones and other technologies to spy on and control US citizens.
He is a globalist who will lead the country to a two tier system and into the New World Order.
He is TOTALLY out of touch with average and low income people.
His recent statement that "Of course corporations are people" should turn the blood of all Conservative to ice. He will be the biggest pro-corporation president in history if elected.

So....personally I can not endorse either of these puppets. Whoever wins this November the nation will lose and the loss of freedom will speed up.

So... vote for either or don't vote. In the POTUS race its irrelevant in my opinion.

Revelation 12:2-7 The Woman Flees into the Wilderness.

Welcome to Thus Say the Prophets! The Revelation of Navi Y'shua HaMoshiach:
A Study in Authentic Messianic Judaism and Biblical Prophecy By Rabbi Yochanan Levine � 9.19.09 (last update: 05.03.2012)

Revelation 12:2-7 The Woman Flees into the Wilderness.

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We pray to HaShem, the Holy One of Israel, to fill our hearts with wisdom and understanding as we continue this study into the Revelation of our chief rabbi, Navi Y'shua haMoshiach and Navi Daniel. With this understanding we pledge ourselves to standing always with Israel.

We continue now with our discussion of the Woman (People Israel) and her Son (the coming Theocratic Kingdom):

Revelation 12:2 She was with child. She cried out in pain, laboring to give birth.

Revelation 12:1 (with Daniel 4:10-17): The Seven Times

Shalom friends,

The next installment of Thus Say The Prophets is now up.

This time we conclude our look at Revelation 12:1 as we explore what is going to take place in Israel during the coming Tribulation Period.

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Welcome to Thus Say the Prophets!

The Revelation of Navi Y'shua HaMoshiach:
A Study in Authentic Messianic Judaism and Biblical Prophecy By Rabbi Yochanan Levine � 9.19.09 (last update: 04.23.2012)

Revelation 12:1 (with Daniel 4:10-17)

The Seven Times

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The REAL Difference Between Obama and Romney

Revelation 12:1 continued Israel Reborn: The Key Sign of the Times

Welcome to Thus Say the Prophets!

The Revelation of Navi Y'shua HaMoshiach:
A Study in Authentic Messianic Judaism and Biblical Prophecy By Rabbi Yochanan Levine � 9.19.09 (last update: 04.17.2012)

Revelation 12:1 continued

Israel Reborn: The Key Sign of the Times

Shalom friends,

The latest episode of Thus Say The Prophets is now online. This is Revelation 12:1 b: Israel Reborn.

In this episode we look closer at Revelation 12:1, focusing on the maternal lineage of "Jewishness," why this traditional matters, and how Israel was reborn. From the rebirth of modern day Israel the Kingdom of HaShem will one day flourish.

This episode can be viewed, read or listened to at: http://jewtoo.org/prophecy/rev12b.html
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Shalom Alaikum,
~ Rabbi Yochanan

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We pray to HaShem, the Holy One of Israel, to fill our hearts with wisdom and understanding as we continue this study into the Revelation of our chief rabbi, Navi Y'shua haMoshiach. We ask for the strength to stand always with Israel.

The Eternal Covenant Passes Through Jewish Mothers

Passover Rhapsody - A Jewish Rock Opera

Also: A Pesach Tale by the members of Temple Beth HaShem:

Here we go again.... with Drybones.

Attacks on Jews

Old Stupid Joke:

A guy goes to a doctor and says he sees spots.
The doctor says "�nteresting."
The fellow continues, "I hear a ringing in my ears."
The doctor nods.
"�nd I have a tingling feeling in my fingers !" says the patient.
"Have you had this before?" asks the doctor.
"Yes" says the patient.
"Well" says the doctor, "you've got it again."

* * * Well we've got it again.

-Dry Bones- Israel's Political Comic Strip Since 1973

Syrian News courtesy of Dry Bones

As usual, Yaakov Kirschen hits the nail soundly on the head!

Syrian News

The aricle he bases this toon on: from the Syrian Arab News Agency:
http://www.sana.sy/eng/21/2012/03/18/406623.htm

Myron Goldfarb Is visited by the Angel of Death: DryBones

Today's Golden Oldie is from 1992.
Twenty years ago this month!

A rare single-panel Dry Bones cartoon. It was a pessimistic view of the future. Unfortunately, it turned out that I was right.

-Dry Bones- Israel's Political Comic Strip Since 1973

Are We There yet? Drybones

It is obvious that something is going to have to be done before its too late.
As in the days of the Maccabees Israel is placing its future in the hands of those who are planning their destruction. Pray that the leadership of Israel does what must be done before its too late!

Do What Needs To Be Done Israel! Another Excellent Drybones!

Facing Iran

Revelation 11:1,2 Part B: Thus Say The Prophets

Shabbat Shalom everyone!

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Welcome to Thus Say the Prophets!

The Revelation of Navi Y'shua HaMoshiach:
A Study in Authentic Messianic Judaism and Biblical Prophecy By Rabbi Yochanan Levine � 9.19.09 (last update: 02.05.2012)

Revelation 11:2

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We pray to HaShem, the Holy One of Israel, to fill our hearts with wisdom and understanding as we continue this study into the Revelation of our chief rabbi, Navi Y'shua haMoshiach.

We aren't going to offer an exhaustive look at the Beit HaMikdash here. We plan to do that in a future series. For our present purposes we are looking at the courtyard of the Beit HaMikdash and the statement that it will remain unmeassured and "trodden under the feet of the Gentiles."

Revelation 11:1 A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, "Rise, and measure God's temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
11:2 Leave out the court which is outside of the temple, and don't measure it, for it has been given to the nations. They will tread the holy city under foot for forty-two months.

This is a direct reference to a prophetic teaching of our Rebbe:

Luke 21:24 And they [i.e. the Jews] shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

For the rest go to http://jewtoo.org/prophecy

The Latest Species Slated For Extinction in Africa (and elsewhere)- Drybones

What Matters Most: The Rise of Imam Madhi and the US Pres Debate

What Matters Most:

The Rise of Imam Madhi

The US Presidential Debate 1.26.2012

Al Ikhwan Wins Control of Egypt -- Ho Hum.....

Ho Hum

SOPA: THE INTERNET MAY BE CHANGING FOREVER UNLESS WE ARISE!

The Obama junta is preparing to destroy the Internet as we have known it!

TODAY go to THIS LINK for more information.

This threat is REAL and sites like Wikipedia are shutting down for the day to get this message out;

TODAY GO HERE for more info

Corporate supporters of Senate 968 (PIPA) and HR 3261 (SOPA) demand the ability to take down any web site (including craigslist, Wikipedia, or Google) that hurts their profits -- without prior judicial oversight or due process -- in the name of combating "online piracy."

PIPA and SOPA authors and supporters insist they'd only go after foreign piracy sites, but Internet Engineers understand this is an attempt to impose "Big Brother" controls on our Internet, complete with DNS hijacking and censoring search results. Incredibly, many Congress Members favor this idea.

Try to imagine jack-booted thugs throttling free speech, poisoning the Internet (greatest of American inventions, the very pillar of modern democracy), and devastating one of the our most successful industries. Totalitarian, anti-American, massively-job-killing nonsense.

Tell Congress you OPPOSE Senate 968 "Protect IP Act" (PIPA) and H.R. 3261 "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA):

• Phone your Member of Congress via nifty Progressive Change app
• Contact Senators who are refusing to meet with constituents about PIPA.
• Reverse Robocall pro-PIPA & pro-SOPA MOC + Lobbyists (More at Ars Technica)
• EFF Action Center - Strike Against Censorship - Congressional Emailer
• ECA Congressional Emailer - Don't Censor Our Internet!
• OpenCongress Congressional Emailer - Oppose SOPA
• Generic Congressional Emailer (You'll need your Zip+4)
• Petition Congress - Protect Innovation, Dump SOPA (Progressive Change )
• Outside the US? Sign Petition Opposing US Censorship of Global Sites (EFF)

Supporters of PIPA and SOPA: RIAA, MPAA, News Corp, TimeWarner, Walmart, Nike, Tiffany, Chanel, Rolex, Sony, Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren, VISA, Mastercard, Comcast, ABC, Dow Chemical, Monster Cable, Teamsters, Rupert Murdoch, Lamar Smith (R-TX), John Conyers (D-MI)

Opponents of PIPA and SOPA: Google, Yahoo, Wikipedia, craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, eBay, AOL, Mozilla, Reddit, Tumblr, Etsy, Zynga, EFF, ACLU, Human Rights Watch, Darrell Issa (R-CA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Ron Paul (R-TX)

Where does your Member of Congress stand on PIPA and SOPA? (Project SOPA Opera)

PIPA and SOPA Are Too Dangerous To Revise, They Must Be Killed Entirely

Congress needs to hear from you, or these dangerous bills will pass - they have tremendous lobbying dollars behind them, from corporations experts say are attempting to prop up outdated, anti-consumer business models at the expense of the very fabric of the Internet -- recklessly unleashing a tsunami of take-down notices and litigation, and a Pandora's jar of "chilling effects" and other unintended (or perhaps intended?) consequences.

Don't believe it? Monster Cable has labeled craigslist a "rogue site," earmarked for blacklisting and full-takedown under PIPA -- resale of stereo cables by CL users reduces Monster 's new cable sales. (reddit).

There is still time to be heard. Congress is starting to backpedal on this job-killing, anti-American nonsense, and the Obama administration has weighed in against these bills as drafted, but SOPA/PIPA cannot be fixed or revised -- they must be killed altogether.

Sen Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Rep Ron Wyden (D-OR) are championing an alternative to SOPA/PIPA called Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN) that addresses foreign sites dedicated to piracy, without disrupting basic Internet protocols, or threatening mainstream US sites like craigslist.

Tim O'Reilly, a publisher who is himself subject to piracy, asks whether piracy is even a problem, and whether there is even a legitimate need for any of these bills.

Learn more about SOPA, Protect IP (PIPA), and Internet Blacklisting:

• Growing Chorus of Opposition to PIPA and SOPA
• Open Letter against SOPA from 83 Prominent Internet Engineers
• Why SOPA and Protect IP (PIPA) are Bad, Bad Ideas (Techdirt)
• Piracy not a problem, PIPA and SOPA are unnecessary (Tim O'Reilly on GigaOM)
• PIPA and SOPA News (Google News)
• PIPA Wikipedia entry ::::: SOPA Wikipedia entry
• SOPA FAQ (CNET)