August 25th, 2023 | Messianic World Update | Arab on Arab Murders, Red Heifers, & more

Shalom, everyone. I'm Monte Judah with Lion and Lamb Ministries. Welcome to another edition of Messianic World Update. Today's date is August 25th of the year 2023. 

General Prigozhin's Demise:

Let’s begin with a discussion of the crash of a private airplane that was carrying General Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group, a mercenary group that Putin has used in Ukraine and other nations for Russia's interests. Prigozhin had recently marched on Moscow, but the coup attempt against Putin was peacefully concluded. However, due to Prigozhin's opposition to Putin, many suspect that Putin was behind the explosion that caused the plane to crash.

Israeli women begin protests against ultra-orthodox Jews:

Let’s now turn to the ultra-orthodox Jews in Israel, who have been discriminating against women, secular and religious, and forcing them to sit at the back of the buses. The Israeli government has taken a strong stance against this discrimination, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that those who discriminate against women will be arrested. However, there is still concern that the ultra-orthodox will gain too much power and oppress secular Jews.

The Impending Red Heifer Sacrifice:

A number of weeks ago, I touched on the topic of the red heifers that were brought from Texas to Israel. They are now approaching the age of qualifying for the sacrifice of the ashes of the red heifer. This is significant because there have only been nine red heifers sacrificed in this procedure in the entire history of Israel, and it raises interest in the rebuilding of the temple and the reestablishing of the altar.

Challenges in the Middle East:

I’ve shared with you before that Mahmoud Abbas is becoming very ill, he doesn't have a successor in the Palestinian Authority, and so forth. Well, now there is internal strife, and Arabs are turning on Arabs in an attempt to gain control. The Israeli government has called on Shin Bet, the internal intelligence department of Israel, to help curb Arab-on-Arab murders. 

Divisions continue in Israel:

Finally, I’d like to address the ongoing divisions in Israel, including the protests against the judicial overhaul and the controversies surrounding the government and society. The continuing overhaul of the Israeli Supreme Court, protests, divisions, and controversies surrounding Israel's government and society are causing great concern. This is the most traumatic time in Israel's history, and some are even more concerned than during the War of Independence. This weakens Israel, and its enemies, including Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, are closely monitoring the situation. They are becoming emboldened to attack Israel due to internal strife. To help the people of Israel, it is crucial to find a way for peace and compromise, as the current situation is tearing the country apart.

I’d like to remind you that the world is racing towards the Great Tribulation. This is not the time to be sleeping. Despite the challenges and difficulties, I want to offer a message of hope, reminding you that God has promised deliverance and that we are meant to be around to see the coming of the Messiah. That's our report for this week. 

Shabbat Shalom to all of you.