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Messianic Evangelist Fred Shmidt
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August 1, 2006
News of prophetic importance from Israel and the Middle-east,
with analysis from Messianic Jewish Evangelist FRED SHMIDT
P.O. Box 680 Powhatan, VA 23139. (804)598-1818.
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FRENCH & DUTCH
SAY “NO” TO EU
Special report from FRED SHMIDT
In a move that shocked all of
Europe, France’s president, Jacque Chirak announced that the citizens of France
voted against the new European Union constitution, Sunday, May 29.
On Tuesday, May 31, 61.6 % of the citizens of the Netherlands also said no to
the newly formed EU constitution.
Ratification of the EU constitution would create a “united states” of Europe,
and would push that part of the world into the flow toward a one-world
government. It would also become stiff competition against the United States,
with potential for redirecting the flow of goods to member nations instead of
the U.S. The possibility is that Europe could replace the U.S. as the world’s
super-power.
The rejection of the EU constitution by these two countries has shaken the
entire European community of nations. Talk is circulating that if other nations
follow suit, the EU could collapse in its present form. Tony Blair is next in
line to be head the EU. His leadership could bring a restructuring of the
European Union into a new form. If the split among EU nations is permanent,
there is the distinct possibility that a new, separate federation will take
shape. All 25 members of the EU must also vote on the ratification.
Dutch citizens gave popular reasons why they voted against ratifying the EU
constitution:
Could these moves be the catalyst that will bring the Ten Kingdoms into reality
as prophesied in Daniel 7:7-8, 23-24?
There are three possibilities as to how and where the 10 kingdoms will form: (1)
this split among the European nations could bring about a narrowing down of the
EU member nations to the number 10. (2) a breakaway from the EU could form a
federation of 10 kingdoms separate from the EU. (3) a separate, new federation
could form among the Muslim states who now occupy regions that were once a part
of the Roman Empire in the Near and Middle-east. I am watching the flow of these
developments with keen interest. Y
TURKEY, EGYPT, AZERBAIJAN TO PIPE GAS TO ISRAEL
Special report from FRED SHMIDT
Russian president Vladimir Putin has visited Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in
Israel and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey recently. Insiders
think he may have given a push to a project that has been talked about for
several years—to bring Russian natural gas to Israel via an underwater pipeline
from Turkey.
Turkey has a surplus of Russian natural gas it imports via the 2-year old Blue
Stream pipeline, which runs 243 miles along the bottom of the Black Sea from
Dzhuba in Russia to Samsun on the Turkish coast.
The original plan has been revived and expanded—to run a spur south to Israel
that carries natural gas, electricity, and a fiber optic cable for transmitting
high-speed data. Turkey has already made a deal to export fresh water from
Turkey’s Goksu River to Israel. Another water pipeline deal was signed in late
2002 that would export fresh water from the Manavgat River. No practical steps
have been taken to move that project forward.
The combination pipeline would start in the Turkish Mediterranean port city of
Ceyhan and stretch underwater to Haifa, Israel. From there, it would continue on
to the Palestinian territories and to Jordan. The huge project could cost at
least $3 billion, which was the final cost of the Blue Stream project.
Ceyhan is also the terminus for a soon-to-be completed pipeline bringing Caspian
Sea crude oil from Azerbaijan to Turkey. There are also plans to transport
Caspian natural gas to Ceyhan along the same route as the oil pipeline. This
could mean that Israel would not be solely dependent on Russian gas if a
pipeline were built to Haifa. Israel is also set to sign a deal for the purchase
of Egyptian natural gas. This makes strategic sense for Israel, an Israeli
official said. “It could help develop better relations between Israel and Turkey
and it would diversify [Israel’s] energy supplies.”
Russia wants more customers for its vast supply of natural gas, and to increase
its influence in the Middle East. Turkey is looking to establish itself as a
regional energy transport hub.
The Scriptures state that Turkey will become more influential in these times.
She is mentioned as a probable member of the Ten Kingdoms that is to arise
before the beginning of the Tribulation and before the entry of Antichrist on
the public world scene (Jer. 51:27-33; Dan. 7:7-8, 24). Y
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Tourism up:
373,000 tourists arrived in Israel in the first quarter of 2005, a 25% increase
over the same period in 2004. The number of tourists from the U.S. also rose
25%, numbering 91,400, according to the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Y
The Return of the Hammer & Sickle
The Soviet Union, on June 12, 1987, heard President Ronald
Reagan as he stood before the Brandenburg Gate in what was West Berlin as he
issued a challenge bordering on an ultimatum to the then Soviet dictator Mikhail
Gorbachev: “General Secretary Gorbachev: if you seek peace, if you seek
prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization:
Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
On June 13, 1990, civilian hammers began to pound away at the infamous Berlin
Wall that held East Germans captive since its construction in 1961. Optimism
soared when the wall came down in dusty ruins. Families embraced in tears of
joy. The Soviet Union disintegrated in December, 1991, pulling down 70 years of
communist corruption and socialist delusion. The door to evangelize was opened,
and Christian missionaries poured through it.
Most thought that this was the beginning of freedom and democracy for them. We
were told that the new Russia would be more of an ally than the enemy it was for
so many years. A mass exodus to the West followed. Hundreds of thousands of Jews
have immigrated to Israel and other Western nations, led by a Jewish survivor of
the Siberian gulag, Natan Sharansky.
I cautioned those who expressed relief and confidence in the new freedoms, not
to expect this to be long-term. Why did I say that?
First, the Word of God reveals that the anti-God, anti-Christ, imperialistic
demon forces will be driving the Russian region during the days of the future
Tribulation period. That is a strong indicator that current reforms are only
temporary.
The much admired Israeli general, Moshe Dayan said, “The key to war in the
Middle East is in the hands of the Soviets, while the key to peace is held by
the United States.”
Russia’s record of supplying military equipment to other nations reveals her
support to those anti-god nations who are the most vitriolic enemies of Israel
and the U.S. Y
Soviet Arms Agreements
|
Agreement Year |
Country Aided |
Extent of Soviet Aid |
|
1955 |
Egypt |
Main Supplier |
|
1955 |
Syria |
Main Supplier |
|
1958 |
Iraq |
Main Supplier |
|
1962 |
Algeria |
Main Supplier |
|
1967 |
Sudan |
Main Supplier |
|
1967 |
Hezballah |
Partial Supplier |
|
1970 |
Libya |
Partial Supplier |
The Stirring of the Russian “Bear”
Early in 2005, Russia cancelled most of Syria’s $10
billion debt and revived their once intimate relationship that reached its peak
in the Cold-War days of the mid—1950’s, and came to a screeching halt with the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
Missile Sales to Syria
The Russians have reportedly agreed to sell advanced missiles to Syria. Israeli
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon protested to Moscow to no avail.
Nuclear fuel to Iran
Russia made an agreement with Iran to assist them in advancing their nuclear
program, and to supply Iran’s nuclear plants with the special fuel, raising
strong concerns in Israel, Europe and the U.S.
Meets with Putin
The first trip of the new Palestinian Authority’s leader, Mahmoud Abbas, was to
Russia for a private meeting with President Vladimir Putin. This was intended to
demonstrate the “respect” the Muslim Palestinian Arabs have toward the Russians
and their role as a major player on the world scene, particularly in the Middle
East.
Christians and Jews Branded as “extremists” By Russia’s Duma
On January 30, 2005, 20 members of Russia’s Duma (lower house of parliament)
asked that all religious and ethnic Jewish organizations be investigated. They
claimed that Jews are the cause of the anti-Semitism that has reemerged in the
country in recent years. The charge is hauntingly reminiscent of the deadly
effective lies that instigated the vicious “blood libels” from the Russian play,
“Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion.”
Evangelical Christians are also feeling the heat. The Russian Orthodox Church
hierarchy are trying to stop the giant success of Bible-believing Christians
among the spiritually emaciated people long fed mere sterile formalism.
Evangelicals are being branded as cultists who prey on unsuspecting citizens.
The once underground churches are now in the open, exposing them as easy targets
should the hammer fall again.
Both Jews and Christians in Russia feel that time is running out. They see
changes taking place that will soon return Russia to an iron-fisted, autocratic
dictatorship. Please pray for the safety of all of the precious believers living
in these borders, and for the safe and speedy exodus of the Jewish people to
their homeland in Israel. Y
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The new Gospel boat being built to reach the unreached islands of the
Philippines to win many thousands to Christ is now finished! Please help Billy
Taylor pay the boat off the last $60,000 so it can go to these needy islands
quickly. Large gifts are needed. All gifts are deeply appreciated. Please make
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P.O. Box 471
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Designate check: “BOAT PAYOFF”
God bless you for helping! Y
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