Syrian Borders with Israel and Jordan Open Again After 4 Years

For the first time in 4 years, the border crossings between Syria and Israel (Quneitra crossing), and Syria and Jordan (Nasir crossing), are open.  Both are used primarily by UN peacekeeping forces. Until earlier this year, that region of Syria was controlled by the Assad regime as he pushed rebels all the way to the …

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The Hand of God, the People of God, the Land of God and the Purpose of God

Ok, buckle your seat belts, my friends!  We're going for a ride today!  If you've missed the previous summaries this week, I encourage you to look back over posts of the past few days before diving in today.  It all flows together!  So, here we go... We're camping out in Ezekiel 36-39, so you may …

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Iranian Forces Booted from Syrian Air Bases

In what some consider a surprising move, the Syrian air force has suddenly banned Iranian and Shi'ite forces from operating on Syrian air bases.  After many blistering attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Iranian positions, Syria has apparently decided they have had enough.  Despite constant bombings by the Syrian regime (at the command …

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Israel Living Securely in the Land

...and they are living securely...land of unwalled villages...those who are at rest, that live securely, all of them living without walls and having no bars or gates...My people Israel are living securely... ~Ezekiel 38:8, 11, 14 Notice how the prophet Ezekiel describes Israel in the days leading up to the invasion from the north, known as the War of …

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