Prophecy

2023 In Review PROPHETIC PORTENTS

by Jeff Van Hatten
02/23/24
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Luke 21:25 – “There will appear signs in the sun, moon and stars; and on earth, nations will be in anxiety and bewilderment at the sound and surge of the sea.”

Spiritual Connections
Jude 1:4 – “Certain people . . . pervert the grace of Yahweh and deny Yeshua.”
2023 has again been a year of persecution and marginalization of Christians, Conservatives, and Jews.
• 2023 saw an increase in anti-Semitic words and deeds. There are Facebook groups praising Hamas and condemning Israel and Israeli citizens. Jewish students have been forced into hiding in secluded areas.
• The White House expresses deep concern about Islamophobia, but little concern about anti-Semitism!
• Many throughout the world and within the “church” nod in unconcern and take pleasure in cursing Israel.
• A synagogue in Colleyville, Texas was attacked and damaged.
• Large segments of society have voiced their support of barbarians and barbaric actions.
• However, 2023 has seen and increase in the number of Jews returning to Israel. Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, there has been a 149% increase in interest to return to Israel from Jewish French citizens and an 81% increase from North American Jews.
• There has also been an increase in the number of Jews who are more open to the gospel.

Nations and Their Machinations
Zechariah 12:2-3 – “I will make Jerusalem a cup that will stagger the surrounding peoples. The siege of Jerusalem will also be against Judah. I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the peoples. All who try to lift that burdensome stone will be cut in pieces, though all the earth’s nations will be assembled against her. “ [bold mine]
Israel and Jerusalem continues to be that burdensome stone.
• On October 7, 2023 war broke out between Israel and Gaza, then expanded to include Hezbollah locations in Lebanon and Syria.
• Russia, Turkey, and Iran are aligning more every day as prophesied in Ezekiel 38-39.
• Biden continues to give Iran billions and gives hundreds of thousands of dollars to mosques.
• According to the IMF more than 100 nations are exploring instituting Central Bank Digital Currencies.
• Pandemics and mass vaccinations are part of the United Nation’s plan to transform itself into a world government.
• The World Health Organization is solidifying its position as the arbiter of all decisions medical, superseding national and or local entities.

The Third Temple
Exodus 28:4 – “These are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod.”
Exodus 29:6 – “You shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.”
The Temple Institute has invested millions of dollars into recreating the utensils, garments, and tools needed for sacrifices, and has recently finished fabrication of the Ephod, Breastplate, and Golden Crown of the High Priest. 2023 saw only a few documented prophetic portents in regard to the Third Temple:
• In October, during the intermediate days of Sukkot, the Temple Institute's Levitical Choir joined dozens of other musical Levites in a festive performance of Psalm 27. The performance took place on the steps leading up to the ancient Hulda Gates on the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount. This location is where thousands of worshipers ascended from the City of David to the Temple during the times of King David and Yeshua.
• 50,098 Jews visited the Temple Mount in 2023 according to the Jerusalem-based Beyadenu organization.

Isaiah 2:2 – “In the days to come, the mount of Yahweh’s house shall stand firm above the mountains and tower above the hills; and all the nations shall gaze on it with joy and stream unto it.”
2023 has seen continued efforts to see the Tenth Red Heifer qualified.
• In September 2022, five red heifers were transported from Texas to Israel by Boneh Israel.
• In March 2023, the Temple Institute declared one of the red heifers disqualified for sacrifice.
• On July 17, 2023, another red heifer arrived in Israel at the Ancient Shiloh heritage site in Samaria’s Binyamin region where the biblical Tabernacle once stood. Hundreds of visitors flocked to Shiloh to welcome it.
• Two more heifers were transported to the town, and a center has been opened that is dedicated to researching the phenomenon. The heifers will be kept in a fenced-off area, and visitors will not be able to touch the animals. Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz called the cow's arrival a “historic moment,” saying “The Ancient Shiloh site is continuing to grow and develop, and the Red Heifer Center will attract more visitors, up to one million a year, from Israel and around the world.” Ganz called it “Good news for the Jewish world, for scientists and researchers, and for everyone.”
• A red heifer suitable for sacrifice is expected to be available by Pesach (Passover) in April of 2024.

Pope Francis and the Vatican
Matthew 12:34, 15:18’ Luke 6:45 – “The mouth speaks what overflows from the heart.”
2 Corinthians 11:13 – “Such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Yeshua.”
2023 continued to expose the weaknesses the Vatican under the direction of Pope Francis. Nine individuals were fined or given time in prison for a controversial real estate deal that had cost the Vatican millions. The Vatican continued to stumble in dealing with sexual abuse, extending the perception the hierarchy still doesn’t take the problem seriously. Despite concerted diplomatic efforts, the pope failed to project real influence over foreign affairs, especially in the major conflicts in Ukraine and the Mideast.

Pope Francis, that Luciferian leopard has not changed his spots! He still spews out the doctrine of demons.
• Pope Francis continues trying to get all people to worship the created (climate change, earth worship, etc.) rather than the creator (Yahweh / Yeshua).
• In an interview with The Associated Press in January, the pope stated that “being homosexual isn’t a crime.”
• In April, Francis made the decision to allow lay Catholics, including women, to have a vote at the synod.
• In June a document called for the “radical inclusion” of LGBTQ Catholics.
• Pope Francis instructed Vatican entities to move all funds into the Vatican bank by September 30, 2023.
• In October, Francis opened the door for the blessing of same-sex couples.
• In December, a declaration allowed priests to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, provided the practice not resemble a wedding.
• In another document approval was given to trans individuals for baptism and to act as godparents.
What a stench in Yahweh’s nostrils these beliefs are.

Conclusions
Joel 3:14 – “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of Yahweh is near in the valley of decision.”
Zephaniah 1:14 – “The great day of Yahweh is near, it is near, and hastens greatly.”
The world is changing and changes are happening so fast that one can’t keep up. Daily newspapers and online websites that track world news give hour by hour and even minute by minute updates. Good is called evil, and evil is called good.

Antisemitism is on the rise. The one world government, economy, and religion are being established. Yahweh is getting ready to end man’s administration and place Yeshua on the throne in Jerusalem.

The state of Israel is a fact and Jewish authorities are preparing to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. The appearance of the red heifers, the architectural plans, and the ability of the Jewish people to openly pray on the Temple Mount are all seen as prophetic implications that the time is ripe. The tenth red heifer may be revealed in the very near future.

Yahweh has permitted Pope Francis to steadfastly expose the true nature of the Roman Catholic “Church “ as a Synagogue of Satan through the political, one-world, globalist dogma coming out of the vatican. There is nothing compatible between Biblical Christianity and the Satanic deceptions of the lying, deceiving actions and remarks of the Vatican and especially Pope Francis – which scripture calls the doctrine of demons.

As the final days begin to coalesce, one must ask the question: “How close are we to the resurrection of the dead in Yeshua, the rapture, and the beginning of the seven years of the Tribulation Period?”

Final Thought for 2024
Time is short – Yeshua Ha’Mashiach is coming soon. So, what are we to do while we wait for our Lord and Savior, Yeshua, to appear?
Watch And Be Ready: Matthew 24:42, 25:13; Mark 13:33; Luke 12:40, 21:36; 1 Thessalonians 5:6
Pray And Be Ready: Luke 12:40, 21:36; Matthew 24:42, 25:13; Mark 13:33; 1 Thessalonians 5:6
Purify Oneself: 1 John 3:2-3
Abide In Yeshua: 1 John 2:27-28, 3:2, 4:13-16; Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:11; Mark 8:38
Look For His Coming: Hebrews 9:28;Acts 1:11; Titus 2:11-13; Isaiah 25:9