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Boy things happen quick here!!  Just since we wrote last, Israel was able to get their Embassy workers back from Jordan - which was a BIG deal.  After the Israeli security official shot and killed two men - one was his attacker (who stabbed him with a screwdriver) and the other a man rushing at him, Jordanians were calling for the Israeli security official to be tried and executed!  Israel had to act quickly because Jordan would not release him, even though he had diplomatic immunity.  Prime Minister Netanyahu and the King of Jordan spoke, and came to an agreement.  We may never know exactly what was said, but what we do know, is that soon after the embassy workers were back on Israeli soil late last night, the metal detectors were being taken down at the Temple Mount.

It is yet to be seen how the Muslims will react to having no metal detectors, but a different more "high tech" security in place - special cameras.  They are already spreading rumors saying that Israel plans to use "x-ray" cameras to "see their women naked" and that the cameras would cause cancer.  As it seems, they will not accept any security measures, and have said so.

In the midst of all this, we think it is very important for those here - and for those who are watching this play out from afar - to have a real understanding of what is going on and why it is taking place.  We have watched two excellent documentaries that are on Youtube about this conflict that are very well made.  The first documentary explains "why the Jews (Israel)".  The second documentary explains "why the Temple Mount" - which is what we are experiencing now.  They both give a clear understanding of what Islam (and Israel's other enemies) are about and what they are thinking.  We very highly recommend watching both.  We have sent the link to the first one in the past, but will include it again.  If you'd rather, you can even watch the second documentary first since it helps to understand the current conflict.

When speaking to a soldier this past weekend, we explained that we felt it was very important that the nations keep a close watch on what is happening in Israel.  Because what happens here will spread to the rest of the world.  What was once a problem only in the Middle East has spread rapidly through Europe and is creeping into North America.  No one is immune to this. The young man (a Lone soldier from Australia)  agreed completely.  Many of you may be familiar with the phrase, "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people." It's time for people to wake up.  There is history that many people don't know or understand.  We hope these documentaries will help - they did us.

Covenant and Controversy Part One: The Great Rage

Covenant and Controversy Part Two: The City of the Great King

We give thanks to the Lord that He doesn't break His covenants.