Sons of Issachar Newsletter: August 26th, 2025

Welcome to this week's edition of our ongoing newsletter series, where we delve into current events, emerging trends, and their potential connections to biblical prophecies about the end times. As birth pains intensify—wars, natural disasters, technological encroachments, and moral shifts—we're reminded of Matthew 24:8: "All these are the beginning of birth pains." This week, we'll build on recent discussions from July and early August, incorporating updates and new developments that echo scriptural warnings of deception, control, famines, pestilences, and global upheaval. These signs are not meant to instill fear but to awaken us to the nearness of Christ's return, urging us to live with purpose and faith in these challenging times. Let's examine these signs with discernment, always grounding our hope in Christ and remembering that when these signs appear we should look up and lift up our heads, for our redemption is drawing near (Luke 21:28).

Surveillance and Control: Building Blocks of the Beast System

Continuing from our July 23rd notes on biometric collection via Real ID and NDAA programs (cnrnw.cnic.navy.mil), and the Genius Act paving the way for programmable digital currency (whitehouse.gov). These advancements in surveillance technology not only track our actions but increasingly monitor our thoughts and intentions, raising profound questions about privacy, freedom, and the potential for a system that controls every aspect of life as prophesied.

• Student Suspended for AI-Detected Comments: A Tucson high school student was suspended after AI software flagged a joke he typed and deleted on his school Chromebook, including a phrase about "shooting up da school." Clearly, joking about violence at school isn’t appropriate but also note the student thought better of it and deleted the message without sending it. Keep in mind this would be a bit more like having a thought while sending would be more like saying it aloud. The AI tool monitors keystrokes and reports potential threats, and in this case leads to a 45-day suspension which was reduced to nine days. Broader reports show AI surveillance causing false alarms, with students arrested or hospitalized over misinterpreted content, such as a comment about "killing all the Mexico’s" or flagged homework photos that upon appeal were found to be benign. This normalization of constant monitoring echoes the end-times control where no one can buy or sell without the mark, and with the current trends seems to imply potentially extending to thought policing, reminding us of how the Antichrist's system will demand total allegiance and surveillance (kjzz.org, sacbee.com).
• YouTube's AI Edits Videos Without Consent: YouTube has been secretly using AI to alter Short videos, sharpening images, smoothing skin, and even warping features like ears, without user permission. Creators like Rick Beato and Rhett Shull noticed unnatural changes, raising trust issues and privacy concerns. In an age of deception, such tech could manipulate reality, fulfilling prophecies of false signs and wonders, and paving the way for widespread misinformation that deceives even the elect if possible. bbc.com.
• Wearables and Health Tracking Push: Building on July's wearables discussion . As these devices become more integrated into daily life, they could easily transition into tools for societal control, monitoring health, location, and even compliance with global mandates. oecd.ai.

Gender Confusion and Moral Decay

From August 6th's replacement theology and antisemitism warnings, tied to Gaza conflicts, we're seeing societal shifts that challenge biblical norms. These changes not only erode traditional values but also reflect a broader rejection of God's design for humanity, leading to confusion and division as foretold in the last days.

• Teenage Boys Suspended for Locker Room Discomfort: In Virginia's Loudoun County, two boys were suspended for expressing discomfort after a female student who claims she’s now a boy filmed them in the boys' locker room. The school deemed it sexual harassment under Title IX on the boy’s part and imposed 10-day suspensions and no-contact orders, despite the girl violating policy and filming in the locker room. This inversion of justice reflects end-times moral confusion , where good is called evil, amid broader gender identity policies facing federal scrutiny, highlighting how societal pressures are forcing conformity to ideologies that contradict scriptural teachings on gender and modesty. fox5dc.com, loudounnow.com.
• AI Fashion Shows, Sexualized Bots, and Robotic Wombs: AI-generated models are disrupting fashion, with virtual avatars in shows raising job loss concerns. Meanwhile, AI "relationships" are rising, with bots like Melody at CES 2025 offering emotional and physical companionship, blurring human intimacy. Robotic wombs and AI lovers erode God-ordained marriage , as technology merges with humanity in ways that prevent true unity and reflect prophetic mixtures. instagram.com, glance.com.
• Tucker Carlson Praises Shariah Law: In a shift from past warnings, Tucker Carlson has praised aspects of Shariah law, mocking critics. This comes amid his evolving views on Islam and Israel. Such endorsements could signal the alliances and deceptions foretold in prophecies of a one-world system , where unlikely coalitions form to oppose biblical truth and promote a unified but godless global order. instagram.com.

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Updating July 23rd's Israel in Syria (potentially tied to Jeremiah 49:23-27) , tensions escalate. These conflicts and threats serve as reminders that peace is fleeting in the end times, with nations aligning in ways that fulfill ancient prophecies of widespread strife and geopolitical upheaval.

• Israel's Fresh Offensive in Gaza: Israel has called up tens of thousands of reservists for a gradual offensive in Gaza City, holding 75% of the territory amid stalled ceasefire talks. Strikes target Hamas strongholds, with recent aid incidents exacerbating starvation. This and other ongoing conflicts align with Matthew 24:6-7, with nation rising against nation, potentially leading to broader Middle East fulfillment like Damascus's destruction, as the region teeters on the brink of larger-scale war that could draw in multiple powers. cnn.com, news.un.org.
• Trump's Military Plans for Mexico: President Trump plans U.S. military action against Mexican cartels, designating them terrorists, but Mexico rejects any invasion as aggression. Rumors of wars extend to borders, echoing global unrest, and raising concerns about escalating international tensions that could spill over into broader conflicts. nytimes.com, bbc.com.
• Putin's Strike on U.S. Electronics in Ukraine: Russian missiles hit a U.S. company “Flex”’s factory in western Ukraine during a massive barrage, injuring workers and drawing Trump's displeasure. This escalates proxy conflicts, aligning with prophecies of wars, and illustrating how economic and military targets are increasingly intertwined in modern warfare. npr.org, reuters.com.
• Iran's New Missiles and War Stance: Iran has readied advanced missiles for potential use against Israel, conducting drills and warning of stronger responses in any new war. Post-ceasefire tensions, including hypersonic tech, fit Ezekiel 38-39's gathering against Israel, signaling a possible fulfillment of the prophesied invasion from the north with allied nations. newsweek.com, timesofisrael.com.

Pestilences and Famines

From July's famines , birth pains continue. These environmental and health crises are intensifying, affecting food supplies and human health on a global scale, much like the seals of Revelation that bring widespread suffering.

• Veggie Prices Up Nearly 40%: Wholesale vegetable prices spiked 38% in July due to tariffs, weather, and labor shortages, potentially hitting consumers soon. Revelation 6:6 warns of skyrocketing food costs: "A quart of wheat for a day's wages... but do not damage the oil and the wine!" This surge could exacerbate food insecurity, mirroring the economic pressures described in end-times prophecies. abcnews.go.com, finance.yahoo.com.
• Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Diseases Spreading: Alpha-gal syndrome, causing meat allergies, is exploding due to lone star ticks, with up to 450,000 U.S. cases. Years ago climate change advocates suggested using infected ticks to accomplish exactly this outcome to reduce emissions from cows, probably just a coincidence. ER visits for tick bites surged in 2025, while chikungunya outbreaks in China prompt lockdowns, possibly linked via climate and genetic mods. Luke 21:11 speaks of pestilences in various places, and these vector-borne illnesses highlight how diseases are spreading in unexpected ways, potentially as part of divine judgments or human meddling. worldmosquitoprogram.org, healthline.com.
• Odd Animal Diseases and Parasites: Reports of unusual growths, parasites, and diseases in animals tie to increasing vector-borne threats like Lyme and heartworm, per 2025 forecasts. Romans 8:22: "The whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth." These anomalies suggest that even the animal kingdom is affected by the birth pains, possibly linked to environmental changes or bioengineering experiments gone awry. dvm360.com, finance.yahoo.com.
• Gene-Edited Mosquitoes for Malaria: From July 30th, germ-line edits to eradicate malaria via mosquitoes could backfire, spreading diseases instead. Ties to pestilence risks, as human attempts to play God with genetics might unleash unintended consequences that align with prophetic plagues. npr.org, nature.com.

Political and Global Control

• Democrats Call for Systemic Overhaul: Proposals include court packing, abolishing the Senate, ending the Electoral College, and adding states, amid post-2024 election frustrations. This push for radical change mirrors end-times lawlessness, setting the stage for a man of lawlessness to emerge in a restructured world order. NY Times, cruz.senate.gov, thedispatch.com.
• UN Small Arms Treaty Back on U.S. Agenda: The treaty, aimed at firearms controls, is advancing via BIS revisions for national security. Potential for global disarmament fits one-world government prophecies and could help explain the apparent inability of the world to resist the little horn, as centralized control weakens national sovereignties. meetings.unoda.org, reachingcriticalwill.org.
• Canada Spraying Roundup During Drought: Amid bans on forest access to prevent fires, Canada is spraying glyphosate on thousands of acres in drought-hit areas like Nova Scotia and Ontario, risking wildfires and health issues. Environmental manipulation could contribute to famines and is being used to push the climate change narrative, potentially justifying more global controls under the guise of sustainability. halifaxexaminer.ca, cbc.ca.
• Obama Distraction and Prison Camps: Echoing July 23rd's Epstein-Obama links , new "Cornhusker Clink" and "Alligator Alcatraz" detention centers expand for migrants, facing lawsuits over conditions. Reminiscent of speculated camps, tying to authoritarian trends that could be used for broader population control in times of crisis. npr.org, rollingstone.com.
• Bill Gates' Electronic Tattoo Device: Touted as a smartphone replacement, this "mark" candidate is a universal wearable for monitoring. Directly evokes Revelation 13's mark, as it combines convenience with pervasive tracking, luring people into a system of total dependence. msn.com.

Additional Signs from Recent news

• Comet Approaching: The extra-galactic comet from July nears its perihelion in October, reminding us of Revelation 8:10-11's falling stars, and stirring speculation about celestial events that could signal cosmic disturbances in the end times. science.nasa.gov, cnn.com.
• Seismic and Weather Events: Continued earthquakes in Japan, Alaska, and elsewhere, plus floods and wildfires, align with Matthew 24:7, as these frequent and intense natural disasters underscore the earth's groaning in anticipation of redemption. cbsnews.com, research.noaa.gov.

As we close, remember Psalm 91 and other promises for comfort and protection amid these signs. Stay vigilant, pray, and share the Gospel.

Until next Wednesday, keep watching.