Sons of Issachar Newsletter: July 30th
Welcome, Watchers of the Times
Dear brothers and sisters,
As those seeking to understand the signs of the times, we draw inspiration from the sons of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 12:32—those who "had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do." This group paid attention to the world around them so that they could make better decisions and not be caught unaware. In these (I think) last days, we need to do the same, paying attention to more than just what the news channels discuss. Suppose we want to follow in their footsteps. In that case, we must discern the unfolding prophecies with wisdom and spiritual insight, much like they did. The headlines scream of a world hurtling toward the beast system of Revelation 13 while simultaneously growing colder and more evil by the day, where global control, deception, and rebellion against God culminate in the rise of the antichrist. Building on last week's discussion of digital identities, programmable money, and digital currency such as that allowed by the Genius Act, AI advancements, and signs in the heavens and on earth (including extragalactic comets, extreme weather, seismic activity, and famines), we see many seemingly separate topics combine into one larger story.
Matthew 24:6-8 warns of wars, rumors of wars, and distress as the beginning of sorrows. Today, on July 30, 2025, we examine fresh events through this biblical lens, urging preparedness and faithfulness. Let us watch, pray, and proclaim the Gospel as we await Christ's return (Titus 2:13). Maranatha!
Global Conflicts: Wars, Rumors of Wars, and Prophetic Divisions
The Scriptures foretell a time when nations will divide God's land (Joel 3:2) and false peace will precede destruction (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Current shifts echo these, potentially setting the stage for the antichrist's covenant (Daniel 9:27).
France's Recognition of Palestine: French President Emmanuel Macron announced France will recognize Palestine as a state in September, the first G7 nation to do so, aiming to end the Gaza war amid global outrage. This was expected to happen several months ago, but the 12 day war between Israel and Iran postponed it. BBC NYT Washington Post This has drawn Israeli condemnation, with critics calling it a boon to Hamas. Economist Zechariah 12:2-3 describes Jerusalem as a burdensome stone, and this move could accelerate international division of Israel, linking to last week's Gaza starvation and Israel-Syria tensions as precursors to end-times battles like Gog-Magog (Ezekiel 38-39).
U.S. Dispersed Nuclear Infrastructure: The U.S. is developing high-security vaults inside standard shipping containers to store and deploy nuclear bombs at remote locations, enhancing mobility away from hardened infrastructure. TWZ Interesting Engineering This modular approach signals preparation for dispersed conflicts, aligning with Revelation 6:4's rider on the red horse unleashing war, and Matthew 24:7's nations rising against nations amid escalating global tensions. The US receives between 40 and 50 million containers per year from international origins, with almost a third of those arriving via California's ports. During the era of unguarded borders, have enemies implemented and infiltrated with the same idea in recent years?
Airline Disruptions as Signs of Distress: United Airlines halted all mainline flights nationwide due to a fire alarm at its Chicago operations center, causing widespread delays. Fox Business NY Post Aerotime Following similar issues with Alaska Airlines last week, this reflects Luke 21:25-26's "distress of nations" and "men's hearts failing for fear," akin to the multiplying "unprecedented" events like last week's extreme weather and seismic activity.
Technology and Surveillance: The Beast System's Foundations
Revelation 13:16-17 depicts a mark enabling total economic control, with the image of the beast speaking and enforcing worship. Advancements in AI, gene editing, and global pacts mirror this, building on last week's discussion on brain implants, wearables, and UAP programs.
Trump's AI Dominance Push: President Trump signed executive orders to "win the global AI race," repealing regulations, promoting exports, and ensuring "ideologically neutral" AI while boosting energy for development. White House Reuters KL GatesHe dislikes "artificial," emphasizing human-led innovation. This could accelerate the "image of the beast" (Revelation 13:15), where AI demands allegiance, echoing last week's AI ethics conferences and translations.
Microsoft Breaches and Chinese Ties: Microsoft disclosed active exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities, affecting on-premises servers used by governments and businesses, leading to ransomware and data theft. Microsoft CISA Microsoft MSRC Separately, Microsoft used China-based engineers for U.S. military cloud support, raising espionage risks and prompting policy changes. ProPublica Reuters ProPublica constant issues like this with China make the likelihood for abuse of any systems we build here. Even if you trust the current administration not to abuse AI projects, can you be sure the next administration or adversaries like China will do the same?
Amazon's AI Wearable: Amazon acquired Bee, whose wristband records conversations, transcribes them, and uses AI for summaries and insights. TechCrunch CNBC Forbes High abuse potential ties to last week's wearables push, facilitating a surveillance society where "no one can buy or sell" without compliance. The past few decades have seen trends shift from large, rare, clunky computers to near-universal possession of handheld computers, and more recently, the push for everyday people to wear glasses, rings, or watches with computers built in. The next step will involve devices like Nuralink's brain-computer interface, currently capable of reading the brain, and with the stated goal of input from computers into the brain. That sounds a lot like inserting thoughts to me. These trends point to a potential mark candidate. Since Amazon has already faced criticism for having Alexa devices listen when they haven't been activated and for defaulting to share all of your Ring camera footage with police for half a decade, it raises serious privacy concerns with a device that has the sole purpose of recording you 24/7. Associated Press NY times
Gene-Edited Mosquitoes: Scientists used CRISPR to edit a single gene in mosquitoes, making them highly resistant to malaria transmission via germline changes inherited by offspring. NPR Science.org Technology Networks This transhumanist step defies God's creation (Genesis 1:31), akin to last week's 3-parent DNA, potentially leading to the "image with breath" (Revelation 13:15).
WHO Pandemic Treaty: Adopted in May 2025, the treaty enhances global coordination for pandemics, promoting equity and prevention. WHO Q&A UK Parliament. This centralizes power, possibly paving the way for one-world governance under the beast (Revelation 17:12-13).
Moral and Spiritual Decay: Deception and Idolatry Rising
2 Timothy 3:1-5 describes the last days as characterized by lovers of self, who are deceived by the lawless one (2 Thessalonians 2:9-11). Events reflect this, extending last week's Epstein scandals.
ChatGPT's Moloch Instructions: The AI provided step-by-step guidance on self-harm and rituals to Molech, including blood sacrifice. The Atlantic NY Post Facebook - The Atlantic This promotes ancient idolatry (Leviticus 20:2-5), some even claim this is signaling demonic influences in tech (Revelation 9:20, Revelation 13:14-15).
Qatar's MAGA Influence: Qatar, the number two sponsor of terror, allegedly paid influencers to push narratives, sparking infighting in MAGA circles over a luxury jet gift and continued influence. MSNBC CNN Economic Times despite the warming relations with Qatar this year, they continue to supply money to groups that want our death and the spread of Islam.
'Don't Die' Movement: Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality via treatments and AI is chronicled in a Netflix documentary, rejecting mortality (Hebrews 9:27). Netflix Netflix Tudum Reddit This transhumanist idolatry echoes Genesis 3:4-5's lie of becoming like gods. If you think your existence in this meatsuit is all there is for us, then you'll want to hang on to it as hard as possible. In reality, this body is like a rental car—you don't intentionally damage it, after all, "your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... honor God with your bodies," as 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us, but you don't spend excessive time and money washing and waxing it or doing endless periodic maintenance on it either ("physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things," per 1 Timothy 4:8. You fuel it up, drive it responsibly, and turn it back in when your trip is finished—because, as James 4:14 puts it, "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." We get a MUCH better model when we turn in this rental, exchanging sinful flesh for a glorified body that doesn't hurt, get sick, or die. Just imagine: "The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power" 1 Corinthians 15:42-43. Or as Philippians 3:20-21 promises, Christ "will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." Our current form is just a temporary tent, groaning under burdens until "what is mortal may be swallowed up by life" (2 Corinthians 5:4). So let's fix our eyes on the eternal upgrade ahead!
Closing Thoughts: Understand the Times
As knowledge increases (Daniel 12:4), these developments—from AI races to gene edits—signal the beast's rise. Yet, our understanding, like Issachar's sons, guides us to action: repent, pray, and endure (Revelation 14:12).
In His service,
The Sons of Issachar Team