Sons of Issachar Newsletter: September 16th, 2025

Welcome back to our weekly newsletter, connecting current headlines to the prophetic signs of the last days. As we witness escalating conflicts, natural upheavals, and societal decay, the words of Jesus in Matthew 24 ring clearer: nations rising against nations, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of believers. This week, from Jerusalem's bloodshed to global political tremors and cosmic hints of life beyond Earth, the stage seems set for deeper fulfillment of Zechariah 12 and Isaiah 14. Stay anchored in Scripture—our redemption draws near.

Key Events and Prophetic Ties

Middle East Conflicts and Prophecies

The Middle East remains a powder keg of violence and diplomatic strain, with attacks in Jerusalem, threats against Gaza, and extraterritorial strikes signaling and triggering intensified hostility toward Israel. These events echo prophecies of nations gathering against Jerusalem and judgments on surrounding regions, potentially foreshadowing the coalitions and desolations described in Scripture as birth pains of the end times.

• Terror Attack in Jerusalem: Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at Ramot Junction bus stop in East Jerusalem, killing six Israelis and injuring 21 in the deadliest attack since October 2024. Attackers were killed by security forces; Hamas praised it as retaliation for Gaza operations. Israeli forces responded with raids and home demolitions in West Bank villages. Zechariah 12:2-3 – Jerusalem as a "cup of trembling" for surrounding nations, drawing global conflict in the end times. This violence foreshadows the gathering storm against God's people. Sources: UN News, Wikipedia, Al Jazeera.

• Israel Threatens Total Gaza Destruction; Famine Worsens: Netanyahu warned of a "mighty hurricane" of strikes on Gaza City unless Hamas releases hostages, amid stalled talks and confirmed famine in Gaza Governorate (IPC Phase 5). Over 500,000 face starvation; aid blockades and strikes displace thousands. Isaiah 14:30 – "I will kill thy root with famine" on Philistia (Gaza region); echoes end-times judgment and desolation before Messiah's return. Sources: BBC, Al Jazeera, WHO.

• Israel Attacks Hamas in Qatar: Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, killing five (including Khalil al-Hayya's son) but missing top officials; violated Qatari sovereignty amid ceasefire talks. Qatar condemned it as "state terror." Psalm 83:4-5 – Conspiracy of nations (including Ishmaelites like Qatar) against Israel; extraterritorial strikes ignite prophesied coalitions. Sources: CNN, NYT.

• New York Declaration and Zechariah 12: UK barred Israelis from Royal College of Defence Studies over Gaza actions; Spain threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel participates—global isolation grows. Zechariah 12:3,9 – Nations burdened by Jerusalem; anti-Israel moves us closer to fulfilling prophecy of judgment on dividers of land. Joel 3:2 Sources: Times of Israel, Euronews.

• Spain Threatens Israel; Iran Calls for Muslim NATO: Spain boycotts Eurovision if Israel joins; Iran/Egypt/Iraq push "Islamic NATO" alliance against Israeli aggression. Joel 3:2 again – Judgment for scattering/dividing land; Psalm 83 – Muslim coalitions conspire against Israel in end times. Sources: Euronews, Newsweek.

Global Political Instability and Leadership Shifts

Political turmoil is sweeping across nations, from government collapses in Europe to resignations in Asia and convictions in South America, highlighting fragile alliances and rising authoritarianism. These shifts could pave the way for a unifying global figure amid chaos, aligning with prophecies of divided kingdoms and the rise of deceptive powers in the last days.

• French Government Loses Support; Macron Likely Out: Prime Minister François Bayrou's minority government collapsed after a no-confidence vote over budget cuts, forcing Macron to appoint a fifth PM in under two years. Protests erupted nationwide, with Paris seeing chaos, fires, and arrests amid economic woes. The conservative party, Patriots for Europe, submitted a no-confidence motion against the European Commission, criticizing migration and trade failures. Daniel 2:41-43 – Europe's "divided kingdom" of iron and clay (though the clay not mixing with the seed of men indicates something more than political disunion) , unstable alliances priming the rise of a one-world figure (Antichrist). Political fragmentation signals end-times instability. Sources: NYT, Politico, Euronews.

• Japan's Prime Minister Resigns: PM Shigeru Ishiba stepped down after electoral losses and scandals, ushering in leadership uncertainty amid U.S. trade tensions and economic pressures. Matthew 24:6-7 – Rumors of wars and nation against nation; Asian instability could escalate into prophetic coalitions (e.g., kings of the East in Revelation 16). Sources: Reuters, NYT.

• Bolsonaro Convicted in Brazil: Supreme Court convicted ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of coup attempt post-2022 election, sentencing him to 27 years—deepening global populist crackdowns. Revelation 13:7 – Beast wars against saints; persecuting leaders signals authoritarian global rise. Sources: Guardian, NYT.

• Trump Plans to Federalize Washington DC: Trump threatens national emergency to federalize DC over Mayor Bowser's ICE resistance, deploying Guard/federal forces amid crime surge. Revelation 13 – Centralizing power primes the pump for further centralization of authority and shows how the world may accept the beast's authority; one-world control via "emergency" measures. Sources: Washington Post, Reuters.

Natural Disasters and Signs in the Heavens

Seismic activity and technological disruptions continue to mount, with earthquakes, airspace violations, and GPS jamming adding to global distress. These phenomena serve as reminders of the "birth pains" described in prophecy, pointing to increasing instability in the earth and skies as the end approaches.

• Continued Earthquakes; Russia Crosses Polish Airspace: M7.4 quake hit Kamchatka, Russia, with tsunami warnings; part of ongoing seismic swarms and notably an earthquake in Utah the evening of Charlie Kirk’s death. Separately, 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace during Ukraine strikes, downed by NATO jets—escalating tensions. Matthew 24:7 – Earthquakes in various places as birth pains; Ezekiel 38 – Gog (Russia) from the north invading allies, airspace breaches as prelude. Sources: USGS, UN News, CNN.

• European President's Plane GPS Jammed: Ursula von der Leyen's plane suffered GPS jamming over Bulgaria, suspected Russian interference amid Ukraine tensions. Luke 21:25-26 – Signs in heavens and distress of nations; electronic warfare foreshadows chaos before Christ's return. Sources: BBC, CNN.

Technological Advances and Deceptions

Advancements in AI, space exploration, and intimate technologies are blurring lines between human and machine, with everyone doing what is right in their own sight rather than staying within the boundaries of God’s commands. While discoveries like potential life on Mars fuel speculations of extraterrestrial origins. These developments could contribute to the "strong delusion" of the end times, enabling control systems and false wonders that deceive the masses.

• Potential Life on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover found biosignatures in "Sapphire Canyon" rock—leopard spots and organics suggesting ancient microbes. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 – Strong delusion via false signs/wonders; "alien" discoveries could explain rapture or deceive into one-world religion. Sources: NASA, NASA Science.

• Tesla's Master Plan for Sustainable Abundance: Part 4 unveils AI/Optimus robots for infinite growth in labor, energy, mobility—envisioning a post-scarcity world via tech. Revelation 13:15 – False prophet animates beast's image; humanoid bots enable global control/deception. Sources: Tesla, TeslaNorth.

• Rise of Cybrothels: Berlin's Cybrothel pioneers AI/VR sex dolls for "mixed-reality intimacy," normalizing tech-driven fantasies—blurring human connection. Genesis 6:5; Romans 1:24-27 – Hearts' imaginations evil; tech enables pre-flood-like depravity in the last days. When combined with topics we regularly cover such as AI capabilities, robotic wombs, genetic manipulation and creation of children, and a need to occupy “useless eaters” it is easy to see many turning to this instead of God and actual human relationships. Sources: Daily Mail.

Societal Decay, Persecution, and Elite Corruption

Moral and educational decline, coupled with violence against conservatives and Christians, underscores a society drifting from truth and righteousness. Revelations of elite cover-ups and denials of God-given rights further expose the spiritual battles raging, as prophesied in warnings of lawlessness and hatred in the final days.

• FBI Leak on Epstein Cover-Up: Leaked FBI audio reveals suppression of Epstein files to protect elites like Clinton; thousands of pages withheld, fueling claims of deep-state protection. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 – Last days' lovers of self and pleasure; elite corruption mirrors the moral rot enabling the beast system. Also interesting is the timing, the Epstein files were again kept concealed via a vote the day of Charlie Kirk’s assasination. Sources: DOJ, House Judiciary.

• Democratic Senator: Rights from Government, Not God: Sen. Tim Kaine called it "extremely troubling" that rights come from the Creator, not laws/government—equating it to Iranian theocracy. Trump highlighted this in his Museum of the Bible speech, unveiling the "America Prays" initiative. Romans 13:1; Declaration of Independence – Denying God-given rights paves tyranny's path, aligning with Revelation 13's beast demanding worship over divine authority. The immediate issue here is that if rights come from the government then there isn’t any reason they can’t be limited or removed by the government. This is just another step in man denying that there is absolute moral law and echo’s Genesis 3 and the serpent’s lies. Sources: Townhall, White House.

• Trump's Speech at Museum of the Bible: Trump championed religious freedom, donated his Bible, and launched "America Prays" for national revival ahead of our 250th anniversary; criticized rights-from-government views. 2 Chronicles 7:14 – Calls to prayer amid turmoil; potential end-times awakening before great deception (2 Thessalonians 2:11). Sources: White House, Baptist Press.

• Students Less Educated: Scores Plummet: 12th-grade reading/math scores hit 20-year lows; nearly half below basic proficiency, blamed on pandemic, screens, and social media. widespread ignorance fosters deception; preps masses for false signs in the last days. Sources: NPR, CNN.

• Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah Valley University event; suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested after manhunt—linked to leftist ideology. 2 Timothy 3:12-13 – Persecution for righteousness; rising evil seducers in the last days. Sources: CNN, NYT.

• More Attempted Violence in Utah: Two men arrested for planting/lighting an incendiary bomb under Fox 13 News vehicle in Salt Lake City, post-Kirk assassination. Matthew 24:12 – Lawlessness abounds; escalating domestic terror signals iniquity's rise. Sources: NYT, KUTV.

• Ancient Papyrus Confirms Bible’s exodus narrative: Ipuwer Papyrus rediscovered, detailing plagues mirroring Exodus—famine, blood rivers, societal collapse—validating 10 Plagues historicity. Exodus 7-12 – God's judgments confirmed; bolsters faith amid end-times doubt/scoffers (2 Peter 3:3). Sources: Daily Mail.

Good news for the week

The good news for the week includes The Good News! As a silver lining in the Charlie Kirk assination JD vance declared the Gospel… that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. 1 Cor 15 While mainstream news cut that section the fact that the Vice President was willing to publicly declare his faith in and the Gospel of Jesus is fantastic news!

• Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Posts on X highlighted a remarkable advancement in leukemia treatment, noting that death rates for young children have plummeted by 93% since 1950 due to improved therapies and early detection. This progress reflects God’s gift of wisdom to medical researchers, offering hope to families and aligning with His compassion for the afflicted. Psalm 30:2 – “O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.” Source: Post on X.
• Missing Children Found in New Zealand: After a years-long search, three children living off-grid in New Zealand’s wilderness were found safe, ending a harrowing ordeal when police neutralized their fugitive father. This reunion brings joy and mirrors God’s heart for seeking the lost. Luke 15:6 – “Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.” Source: CNN.

As these signs multiply, heed Luke 21:28: "Look up... your redemption draws near." Pray, discern, and share the hope of Christ. Join us Wednesday—Maranatha!