Prepper Recon

Today, we pick up where we left off last week, drawing parallels between America and ancient Israel from Isaiah chapter 1.

Verse 23: Thy princes are rebellious,

Despite being educated as a constitutional attorney our present prince has led the way in open rebellion against multiple constitutional amendments including:

The 2^nd amendment via his latest executive action which infringes on private citizens’ abilities to buy and sell guns in a private transaction.

The 9^th and 10^th amendments via Obamacare which usurps the authority of the states and forces citizens to purchase a private product.

The 5^th, 6^th and 8^th via the 2012 NDAA which contained clauses granting provisions for indefinite detention of US citizens, without being charged, granted trial or bail.

The 4^th by the administration’s protection of the 2008 FISA amendments which allow warrantless surveillance of US citizens through email, voIP services like skype, and social media.

Other rebellious princes include this administration’s former AG who sold guns to Mexican drug lords, his former Secretary of State who is facing an indictment,

And this administration’s two newly appointed Supreme Court Justices, both of whom have rebelled against God’s definition of marriage.

 Verse 23b: and companions of thieves:

Jon Corzine of MF global was close to the Obama administration and served no jail time for illegally sweeping customer accounts into the company’s proprietary trading account of which he lost millions.

Verse 23c: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.

The lobby industry which largely operates on K Street in Washington DC spent 3.5 billion in 2014. If you divide that by the president, vice-president and both houses of congress it comes out to $6.5 million each.

24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:

 25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:

Despite the people who refused to listen to Jeremiah and threw him into a cistern,

Despite the king who shredded the writings of Ezekiel and tossed them into the fire,

Despite the world leaders who ignored the prophecies of Isaiah,

God’s day of reckoning came. It came for the northern kingdom of Israel.

It came for the southern kingdom of Judah

It came for Assyria, for Babylon, for Cush, Egypt and Tyre.

And after slaying 60 million children,

after defying the covenant of marriage,

after kicking God out of School and out of the courtroom,

And nearly kicking him out of the church,

Despite the false prophets who say the economy is booming, despite our military and despite our influence around the world,

God’s day of reckoning will most certainly come for America.

With ancient Israel, God’s judgement was not to utterly destroy them or wipe them off of the face of the earth.

But to purge away their dross and their backsliding, it was a painful experience for Israel, but it brought them back to pure worship of their Creator.

Proverbs 22:3 says A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

If you believe the Bible and you believe America’s day of reckoning is near, it makes sense to brace for the impact.

Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark

Let’s look at the very first chapter in the very first book of prophecy and see if we can spot any parallels between ancient Israel and America.

 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers. Isaiah 1:21

America was certainly once full of judgement and righteousness, but now we’ve murdered over 60 million children since Roe vs Wade.

Verse 22 Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:

US dollars, half dollars, quarters and dimes minted prior to 1965 contained 90% silver.

They now contain no silver, but are made of manganese, zinc, nickel and copper. Zinc being one of the metals  listed in the dictionary definition of dross.

The Hebrew word for silver is Kesph, which was synonymous with money. Even today, some cultures use the same word for silver and money.

For example, Plata, in Spanish can refer to either.

The Hebrew word for Dross is seeg which is the same word they used for backsliding.

It’s worth noting that the Hebrews used the same word for impurity and backsliding. I suppose both reduce the value of whatever subject they happen to be associated with.

The second part of the verse says, Thy wine is mixed with water. The Hebrew word used for mixed in this verse is mahal. More than mix, like mixing the ingredients of a cake, Mahal means to weaken, cut down or adulterate.

I think that’s a very accurate description of America in general. Our education system, monetary system, manufacturing base, legal system, and even the American Church itself has largely been weakened, cut down and adulterated.

Next week, we’ll look at some other similarities between America and ancient Israel from Isaiah 1. For this week, focus on purifying the dross in your own life that is affecting your heavenly value. And, guard against the water that wants to dilute the New Wine of the Spirit in your soul.

Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark