Analyzing Whether Domestic Politics May Play a Role in Benjamin Netanyahu’s Handling of the Iran Situation

In my last article I discussed how domestic political pressures may play a role in impacting Barack Obama’s handling of the Iran situation through November’s U.S. presidential election.

• I noted that Barack Obama may be compelled to order military action against Iran if U.S. public opinion begins to favor military action over the use of sanctions on the Iran issue.

• I also noted that an Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is one possible event which could cause U.S. public opinion to begin favoring military action over the use of sanctions as a majority of American voters, including Independent voters, feel the U.S. should support Israel if they launch a military strike against Iran.

Today I want to discuss whether domestic political pressures could influence Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to launch a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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Analyzing the Role Domestic Politics May Play in Barack Obama’s Handling of Iran Through the Election

There is growing speculation about the potential for a U.S. military strike against Iran sometime later this year. The talk about a potential military strike against Iran comes at an important time in American politics. The year 2012 is a presidential election year in the U.S., which means that Barack Obama must work to persuade American voters to grant him a second term.

Today I want to discuss how domestic political pressures might influence Barack Obama’s handling of the Iran situation through November's election.

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Why Has the West Not Intervened Militarily in Syria Yet?

As many of you probably have heard, a U.N. Security Council resolution backing the Arab League’s plan to encourage a post-Assad transition in Syria was vetoed by Russia and China on Saturday. The veto left many in the international community disgusted and concerned that Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad will continue to escalate the killing of civilians.

It’s not completely clear what is going to happen next. What we do know is that countries like France and the U.S. are discussing the formation of a group that potentially may provide assistance to the Syrian opposition. Although some countries are willing to work with the Syrian opposition, it does not seem like anyone is willing to intervene militarily in Syria like they did in Libya. We have not yet heard calls by major world leaders to impose a no-fly zone in Syria or to send troops into the country.

A question that many people may be wondering is “Why has the West not intervened militarily in Syria when they intervened in Libya just last year?” The question is a valid one to ask because we heard world leaders talk last year about the need to create a no-fly zone in Libya to protect Libyan civilians from Gaddafi while today we hear about how Assad is waging war against his people.

• I read some recent comments by British Foreign Secretary William Hague about the situation regarding Syria. I want to share Hague’s response to a question about why there has not yet been intervention in Syria like there was in Libya because I think his comments give us a good idea of why the countries are reluctant to intervene militarily in the country. I’ll also provide some of my thoughts while sharing his comments.

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New Crime Reporting App May Be a Prelude of Things to Come During the End Times

I wrote a few months ago about some of the technology that I thought we might see the Antichrist utilize to enable his followers to report to the authorities on the whereabouts of people who follow Christ and/or on the whereabouts of people who say anything negative about the Antichrist. Here is a passage from the article:

I imagine that the Antichrist’s reporting system will offer rewards/incentives to individuals who turn people in to the authorities. For example, a person who turns in a person to the authorities could be awarded with increased food rations. I can even imagine that there could be a downloadable mobile app where the followers of Antichrist can utilize their cell phones or other mobile devices to turn people in to the authorities when they don't have immediate access to a computer.

I did not expect to see the development of a mobile app capable of reporting people to the authorities right away when I wrote the above passage. However, the announcement of a new mobile app called CrimePush has made me realize that the development of the type of mobile app I described in the passage above is possible right now...

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Updating My High Youth Unemployment Article From Last Year

Around this time last year I published an article about the growing youth unemployment problem. The reason I published an article about this topic is that I sought to highlight how the level of youth unemployment in several countries, a factor that many commentators believe contributed to the unrest in Tunisia and Egypt in 2011, is comparable to or even higher than the level of youth unemployment in Tunisia and Egypt. The concern that some experts have is that high levels of youth unemployment could eventually lead to the kind of unrest seen in countries like Tunisia and Egypt.

Today I want to update that article by sharing updated statistics about the youth unemployment situation in several countries around the world.

• The original article I wrote last year about this topic can be accessed at the following link

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Examining Jeremiah 4:5 Onwards for Potential End Times Relevance

You’ve probably noticed that I’ve written about several Bible prophecy verses, passages, and chapters in many of my recent articles. The reason I’ve focused so much on Bible prophecy recently is that I am trying to push myself to address certain verses and chapters so that I can facilitate the completion of the series of articles I’m working on in relation to Ezekiel 38, Ezekiel 39, Revelation 17, Ezekiel 7, Jeremiah 25:15-38, and other important Bible prophecy chapters.

Jeremiah 4 is another chapter that I want to address as I work towards the completion of the series of articles that I’m working on. I’ll share today why I currently think that Jeremiah 4:5 onwards may have potential End Times implications

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Examining Isaiah 3 for Potential End Times Relevance

The prophet Isaiah utilized the term “in that day” in several of his prophecies. The following table lists the verses where the term “in that day” appears in the Book of Isaiah.

Verses Mentioning “In That Day” in the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah 2:11, 17, 20	Isaiah 3:7, 18	Isaiah 4:1-2	Isaiah 5:30
Isaiah 7:18, 21, 23	Isaiah 10:20, 27	Isaiah 11:10-11	Isaiah 12:1, 4
Isaiah 17:4, 9	Isaiah 19:16, 18-19, 21, 23-24	Isaiah 20:6	Isaiah 22:8, 12, 20, 25
Isaiah 23:15	Isaiah 24:21	Isaiah 25:9	Isaiah 26:1
Isaiah 27:1-2, 12-13	Isaiah 28:5	Isaiah 29:18	Isaiah 30:23
Isaiah 31:7	Isaiah 52:6

The term “in that day” in the Book of Isaiah almost always refers to the End Times. For instance, the term “in that day” refers to the Day of the Lord in Isaiah 2:11-12.

• Isa 2:11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
• Isa 2:12 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

The term “in that day” appears twice in Isaiah 3. The two verses where the term “in that day” appears are shown below:

• Isa 3:7 In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.

• Isa 3:18 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,

Although these verses include the term “in that day”, the Bible commentaries I’ve read about Isaiah 3 assume that the chapter primarily concerns the past.  Given the appearance of the term “in that day” in Isaiah 3, I decided to spend some time examining the chapter to see whether it is safe to assume that Isaiah 3 primarily concerns the past.

• I’ll share today why I currently think that Isaiah 3 may have potential End Times implications.

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Examining Isaiah 1:24-31 for Potential End Times Relevance

The Book of Isaiah is one of the most prophecy-filled books in the entire Bible. Isaiah 1 is a chapter that I think merits its own article because it is the first chapter of this prophecy-filled book.

• Today I’ll provide my current thoughts on Isaiah 1 with a particular focus on verses 24-31, which I think may have potential relevance to the End Times.

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Revelation 17:5...What’s the “Mystery” About Babylon the Great?

An important step to finding the identity of Babylon the Great is to have some understanding of what “mystery” means in a biblical context. The word “mystery” is important to account for because the word is found in Revelation 17:5, which is the verse where John described the name of the harlot that he saw:

• Rev 17:5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

There is debate about what the importance of the term “mystery” is in Revelation 17:5. Some people believe that the word “mystery” is an important part of the harlot’s title while others believe that the word “mystery” should not be a part of the harlot’s title.

• Today I’ll give you an idea of where I currently lean in this debate

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Examining Isaiah 5:26-30 for Potential End Times Relevance

Isaiah 5 is a chapter that many assume has been completely fulfilled. Consequently, you don’t see many articles connecting Isaiah 5 with the End Times. I’ve been examining Isaiah 5 in search of any verses that may have relevance to the End Times recently. After examining the chapter for the past couple of days I think Isaiah 5:26-30 potentially may have End Times implications.

• Today I’ll share why I see potential in Isaiah 5:26-30 to have End Times implications.

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