Biblical Historical Overview

 How often do we treat historical facts as if we hold all the answers? Yet, we must view history through a biblical lens—because, in the end, what else truly matters? Eternity should be our focus. Without it, we risk living with deep regret.

That’s why I felt compelled to write about the journey of the Jewish people. Their story is also our story, for we have been grafted into that same lineage by adoption through faith.

As Romans 11:11 reminds us:

“So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.”

It was through Israel’s national rejection of Christ that the doorway of salvation was opened to the rest of the world. And so, we stand as beneficiaries—not by merit, but by grace—grafted into a divine heritage that began long before us.

 

Here is a basic overview of biblical and historical genealogy, beginning with Adam and concluding with the nation of Israel in 2025, presented in point form and divided into major historical eras:

 

I. Biblical Patriarchal Age

• Adam & Eve: First humans, created by God (Genesis 1–3).
• Sons: Cain, Abel, and Seth.
• Noah (10 generations from Adam via Seth).
• Survived the Great Flood.
• Sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
• Shem’s Line: Leads to Abram (Abraham).

 

II. Patriarchs of Israel

• Abraham (~2000 BCE)
• Called by God to leave Ur.
• Sons: Isaac (via Sarah), Ishmael (via Hagar).
• Isaac
• Son: Jacob (later named Israel).
• Jacob/Israel
• 12 sons → Founders of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
• Notable sons: Joseph, Judah, Levi 

III. Egyptian Sojourn & Exodus

• Joseph: Becomes second to Pharaoh in Egypt.
• Israelites multiply in Egypt, eventually enslaved.
• Moses (~1300–1200 BCE)
• Leads the Exodus from Egypt.
• Receives the Ten Commandments.
• Wilderness wandering: 40 years.

 IV. United Kingdom of Israel

• Joshua: Leads the Israelites into Canaan.
• Judges: Tribal leaders before kings (e.g., Samson, Deborah).
• First Kings:
• Saul: First king.
• David: Conquers Jerusalem, unites Israel.
• Solomon: Builds the Temple.

 

V. Divided Kingdom & Exile

• Kingdom splits:
• Israel (North) – 10 tribes.
• Judah (South) – 2 tribes.
• Assyrian Exile (722 BCE): Israel destroyed.
• Babylonian Exile (586 BCE): Judah exiled; Temple destroyed.
• Return from Exile (539 BCE): Under Persian rule. 

 

VI. Second Temple Period

• Rebuilding of the Temple under Ezra & Nehemiah.
• Rule shifts: Persians → Greeks → Romans.
• Rise of Jewish sects (Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes).
• Jesus of Nazareth was born ~4–6 BCE (Christian belief: Messiah). *
• Temple was destroyed again in 70 CE by the Romans.

 

 VII. Diaspora & Modern Movements

• Jewish Diaspora: Jews scatter globally after 70 CE.
• Survive through:
• Islamic Golden Age, European persecution, Holocaust.
• Zionist Movement (late 1800s): Push for a Jewish homeland.

 

🇮🇱 VIII. Modern Israel (1948–2025)

• 1948: State of Israel established by UN resolution.
• Wars: 1948, 1967 (Six-Day), 1973 (Yom Kippur), etc.
• Peace Accords: With Egypt (1979), Jordan (1994), Abraham Accords (2020).
• 2025:
• Israel is a democratic Jewish state.
• Technologically advanced, with ongoing religious, political, and security challenges.
• Continues to play a central role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and Jewish identity worldwide.

 

Genealogical Flow Summary (Adam to Modern Israel)

Adam → Seth → Noah → Shem → Abraham → Isaac → Jacob/Israel → 12 Tribes → Nation of Israel → Exile & Return → Second Temple Jews → Diaspora Jews → Return to Zion → State of Israel (1948) → Modern Israel (2025)

 

Signing out

 

Tyrone

 

·         *The current dating system (BC/AD) was created by a monk named Dionysius Exiguus in the 6th century CE. He miscalculated the birth of Jesus by a few years when setting 1 AD to Jesus’ birth.  Later historical and astronomical analysis corrected this.

This post was developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) to help organise and present historical content.

Wisdom Must Prevail

 The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived—And Why We Should Listen

Was the wisest man who ever lived Albert Einstein? Or perhaps a literary genius like Shakespeare? While these names often top the list in human history, Scripture points us to someone else entirely—King Solomon.

Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, was born from a union that began in failure but was redeemed by God's grace. Though not the child of adultery himself, Solomon came from that restored relationship, and God gave him an extraordinary gift. In 1 Kings 3:12, we read God's promise to Solomon:
“Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.”

Solomon’s wisdom was divinely appointed, surpassing all others before and after. If we truly believe this, perhaps we should pause before putting too much stock in modern ideas and instead turn our attention to what Solomon had to say, especially when it comes to matters that affect our eternity.

There’s a verse that powerfully reinforces this:
“Let God be true, and every man a liar.” (Romans 3:4)

Solomon’s final thoughts, written in Ecclesiastes, are as relevant today as ever:
“My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:12-14)

In a world flooded with opinions and philosophies, we often find ourselves chasing knowledge that lacks the stamp of divine truth. Much of today’s wisdom is rooted in humanism—ideas that elevate man rather than God. But Scripture reminds us that we are all born into sin. Even after salvation, our old nature continues to battle for dominance. That’s why our minds must be continually renewed and transformed through the Word of God (Romans 12:2).

The Bible is not optional—it’s the yardstick against which we must measure our lives.

Any other path will inevitably lead us astray. So let this be your starting point: “Let God be true and every man a liar.” You will never go wrong by holding Scripture as your final authority. Push back against it, and you do so at your own peril.

But what happens when the teachings of Scripture clash with your current lifestyle? What if obeying God means discomfort or personal sacrifice? Even then, we are called to submit to His Word. God is the Creator; we are His creation. The moment we try to become the authors of our own truth, we lose our way.

Consider Paul’s words in Ephesians 5:24:
“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.”
This verse isn’t about conditional obedience. If a husband falls short in love, that’s his failure, not hers. And the same principle applies in reverse: husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loves the Church, even if they face resistance. Our role is to be faithful to God’s commands regardless of others’ responses.

If we apply that kind of faithful obedience to all of Scripture, we will be better prepared for the day we stand before God.
The Word of God is our final authority. Nothing more. Nothing less. Period.

It’s time to inspect the foundations of our lives. Are we building on rock or sand? If renovation is needed, then let’s rebuild—whatever it takes to please our Heavenly Father.

Signing off,

Tyrone

 

Testing and Obedience

The testing of our faith is a way of life for Christians, and obedience is the result. We often ask, why? Instead of seeking out, through prayer and fasting, God's grace to overcome. 

There is a significant shift between the cry, "WHY?" and the question, "What is the lesson?" Life is one big test, and the sooner we understand this, the better. If not, we will be like babes tossed about by every wind of doctrine and never maturing. Will this hinder our salvation? Yes, it hinders our growth but does not disqualify us; that would minimise the work of the cross. We are saved by grace and not works, and the reason for this is to avoid any form of boasting. We could never achieve what our beloved and great Saviour accomplished on our behalf. He alone will receive the glory for our salvation; bless His holy name, Amen now and forevermore. Who has ever seen a baby happy just crawling? No! The sooner they can get up on two feet and stumble around, the happier they are. Those first steps bring such joy to their parents.

Sin in our lives is often a result of a failed test, which brings about a temporary release, but it is often filled with resentment. This has been my experience. Will it ever change? Not while we breathe the earth's air. 

Hopefully, we will mature in our faith, and the goalposts will shift as the tests move with our growth. It’s a change in our mindsets, examining our lives, revisiting the trials of life. It is a test to stabilise our faith. Until we can reach this conclusion, our projection in life will remain circular and not upward. It is rather simple; let’s not complicate it with all sorts of reasoning.

1. God Testing People

•  Genesis 22:1 – "God tested Abraham..."
  God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. This serves as a classic example of a test of faith and obedience.
•  Deuteronomy 8:2 – "to humble you and test you to know what was in your heart..."
  God tested the Israelites in the wilderness to reveal their true character and dependence on Him.
•  James 1:2-4 – "the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
  In the New Testament, testing is viewed to build endurance and maturity in believers.

 

When we are dull of hearing, God will discipline us; “Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the LORD your God disciplines you. So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him.” (Deuteronomy 8:5-6) - If you are habitually allowing sin to live in your life as the norm and your life is without discipline it is now time to examine your birth certificate. Sadly many will be called out as having never been known by the Lord, It is imperative to examine our hearts and to be absolutely persuaded that we belong to our God. Remember there are checks and balances to find an accurate result.  

 

Conclusion

Although we are being tested, remember we too are testing our conduct given the scripture; “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) 

 

Signing off

 

Tyrone  

Other religions

 On 702, the host of the 9-12 morning show, Clement Manyathela, has been running a “spiritual session from different religions and what they believe about the afterlife, " and as he says, “we should be curious.” So, I sent a voice message calling him out, and this is the example I used: “Once we have the answer to a solution, we no longer need to be curious about the result; 2 + 2 = 4 - no further investigation. " He claims to be Christian but has engaged with all religions and their beliefs. It is very politically correct; the right thing to do to appease the masses. But we are Christians who serve the only true God and are fundamentalists; there is no skirting that. It is best to buckle up to that realisation: you cannot be a true Christian and a people pleaser accommodating false gods. This is just a brotherly warning: accommodate other religious beliefs at your peril. God will never share HIS glory with another; He alone spoke the world and all we see into being. He alone gave up His son to die on a cruel Roman cross for the sins of mankind. He has made the way available to sinners like you and me to find repentance, giving us the power to cry out to Jesus to save our souls. We owe Him everything, including our loyalty, standing for His Word, the Bible, as it has been penned and without compromise.

 

Signing off

 

Tyrone

Death And Judgment

 Death, judgment, and sexual orientation are aspects we like to toy with as humans. There is always something hidden in the recesses of our minds that believes we will outlast death and judgment. We think we can do it again because we got away with a lie once. Why do we live like this? Because of the above, we believe we will somehow escape. Sadly, on the contrary, God will have the final say, and if you are not dressed in white wedding garments at the marriage feast of the Lamb, the Lake of Fire will be your eternal home.

If you ask, "Will I be one dressed in white?" there is still work to be done in your life: confession of sin and a sincere call upon the name of the Lord to save you are still needed. Remember it is not by effort but by grace that we are saved. Nevertheless, it's not cheap grace; God hates sin so much that He sent the darling of heaven, His Son, to die for it. That is how seriously sin will be taken at the judgment seat of Christ. Why does God hate sin? To simplify, sin embraces everything God isn’t. Think about a big black stain on your favourite garment; no matter how you wash and bleach it with the most expensive detergents, the stain remains. What will you eventually do with your favourite piece? No doubt, discard it!  God's love compelled Him to use His most “expensive piece, " His Son, to die for the sins of mankind, thereby removing the stains of sin. We discard He restores, but a high price was paid to save us. If you reject the Lord Jesus’ sacrifice, you will be on the wrong side of God’s wrath. Did you know " to fear God is the beginning of wisdom”? Do you fear God? You might say, “Love casts out all fear,” which is true, but just as we need an order to obtain a certain result, we must start with the fear of God in our psyche before we can embrace His love. Get the order wrong, and the result will be immoral. This is the exact reason for Christ's death on a cruel Roman cross.   

fornicators, homosexuals, drunkards, liars and the like will not inherit the kingdom of God. We do not have a license to live like we once did, Paul is clear on this; “should we continue in sin so that grace may abound? God forbid, he who once live in sin has been set free,” and so the chapter continues” Same-sex marriages and sex outside of marriage is a breach and is such classified as sin. In today's day and age, people are squirming to find wiggle room. There is none, period! It's God’s way or the Lake of Fire!

Having said all of this it would be amiss of me not to highlight the love of God and the voices that cry out across the globe beckoning all to come to the rivers of living waters, come to the Lord Jesus, cry out to him and he will not turn one away. But come you must…JESUS is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE! Every other way is a lie from the father of lies, the Devil.

·        If you want the answers to life, they are to be found in Jesus

·        If you are tired of being surrounded by so many liars, In Jesus you will only find truth as it is impossible for God to lie!

·        If you have a goal to live, Jesus's life is the answer to this life and the next.

Once saved all that is left to unpack is the deeper treasures of God. This is filled with a treasure trove of jewels and pearls of wisdom that are never exhausted.

Hence, I write a blog to share the little gems God reveals to me along my journey, which I am compelled to share. “Freely you have received, now freely give.” I haven’t always got it right, but He is gracious and long-suffering. Praise HIS glorious and majestic name. All hail KING JESUS!

Signing off

Tyrone

Light and Darkness

Guards with guns! To be or not to be seems to be the week’s conversation. We have an inherent defensive instinct that is hardwired into our psyche. It’s not something that we have intentionally processed; it happens, and we are driven to “fight or flight. " The flavour of the month seems to be all about the apocalypse, or a time linked to the “Badlands” or “Mad Max. " The end is coming, and it will be barren and tough. It is obvious Hollywood does not reference the Bible as a point of reference to drive them to production. However, we are either in one of two camps, the camp of light or darkness.  Even if you are unaware of your standing, I can assure you, based on scripture that the only true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the great I AM is your father, the father of light or Satan the devil is your father, the father of sin and darkness.

 

We all stand in one of two camps. Some might believe that they are good people, but sadly there is no good person, we are all sinners and in breach of the law of God. We are born children of the dark, why do we understand this? Satan is the father of lies; ask yourself this question will a liar tell you the truth if it will thwart their plans?

 

We need to come into the light and call upon the name of Jesus, without any ulterior motive or misguided cries rooted in selfishness; I have witnessed so many of them. It's not about financial gain or anything that places your wants above the will of God the Father. This will take a lifetime to unpack and integrate into our lives. I was saved (I came to the light, cried out to Jesus and asked him to forgive me for my sins and believed that he was the only one who had it in his power to forgive me) in 1987, and having a lifetime filled with joy and disappointment is how it has panned out. However, once you understand that God has called your name, saved you from certain judgment and given you a hope that is almost impossible to articulate to someone who still walks in darkness, the offer remains open to all: call upon the name of Jesus and ask for rescue. Do you need rescue? I most certainly do…

 

All those who choose to reject salvation in and through the finished work of the cross, love darkness more than light and the reason they do not come to the light is because their deeds are full of evil. This is not a truth I have conjured up; “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” 

(John 3:19-21)

 

Grace, peace and love to all those who confess Jesus as Lord

 

Signing out

 

Tyrone

Home

 Why is land so important, outside the realm of just having a place of your own? We all strive to have a home, and most want their own, a place they can call home. The Spirit will always push us (Christians) towards a home in heaven, as we are just pilgrims passing through. However, there will always be a pull from our flesh (carnality) to find a place called home.

Let’s go back to the beginning, not the beginning of time but the beginning of God singling out a man with whom he makes a covenant.  Abraham (originally Abram) lived in Ur of the Chaldeans, an ancient city in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). This was his original homeland.

God called Abraham to leave Ur and later Haran (a city in modern-day Turkey or northern Syria) to go to a land that He would show him (Genesis 12:1). Abraham travelled with his family from Ur to Haran, where they stayed for some time before continuing his journey to Canaan, as instructed by God.

What Land Was He Given?

God promised Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan (modern-day Israel and Palestine). This was reaffirmed multiple times in God's covenant with him (Genesis 12:7, Genesis 13:14-17, Genesis 15:18-21). The specific promise in Genesis 15:18 states that his descendants would inherit the land "from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates."

Let us pause for a second as I want us to consider God and His authority.

·        In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He spoke the creations into being. Mull on that.

·         He separated the earth from heaven with an expanse

·        Water and dry land were given their rightful place; we have the seas and the earth as he had commissioned so many years ago. It wasn’t some big bang, an explosion without order that created the universe. I am fascinated when I see brilliant men with such brilliant minds that store so much information and general scientific knowledge but believe in “a big bang theory”; "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools." (Romans 1:22) – this verse is often used to describe people who claim intellectual superiority or moral insight but, in doing so, reject true wisdom—especially divine truth—and end up embracing foolishness instead. Not on a carnal level but rather the blind leading the blind and both will suffer in hell. Blind to the gospel, the help line for all who repent and believe.

·        God then specifically brings forth seed and vegetation “according to its kind and bearing fruit according to its kind”. Specifically, it highlights the point of a seed according to its kind, and then the animals, birds and fish of “its kind”. In other words, this dispels the theory of evolution over billions of years. A chihuahua did not originate from a wolf.

 

·        Subject: God's Creation "According to Its Kind" vs. Evolutionary Theory

Evolutionary theory, especially Darwinian evolution, proposes that all living organisms share a common ancestor and that new species emerge over long periods through gradual changes (mutation, natural selection, etc.). This process implies a continuum of change, where one "kind" can slowly transform into another over time.

In contrast, the biblical model implies:

• Fixed boundaries: "Kinds" were created distinctly, with the ability to reproduce within their category but not evolve into fundamentally different kinds.
• Purposeful design: God made each creature intentionally, not by random mutation or natural selection.
• No common descent: Humanity, for instance, is created uniquely in the image of God, not as a product of earlier species.

Creation “according to its kind” upholds a model of life with divinely established limits, whereas evolution suggests an ongoing transformation across those boundaries.

·         The biblical viewpoints to intelligent design and order, while evolution relies on randomness and natural processes.

·          For those who hold to the authority of Scripture, this phrase serves as a clear rebuttal to the idea that all life evolved from a common ancestor.

·        He then created man in his image and his likeness, male and female, he created them. The account in Genesis is very detailed.

So, with that now established and with the conflict in the Middle East, it is far more rooted than just a simple skirmish about some dirt. It’s a war or an angelic proportion of God against Satan. Although it is no match, the creator against the created, it still needs to play out. And this is why we are now witnessing a wrestle for the land, specifically, that region.

 

May the peace of God settle you

 

Signing out

 

Tyrone

Choose a Side

South Africa is facing significant challenges, and divisions within society remain. While Nelson Mandela championed equality and the vision of a rainbow nation that apparently embraces all people, the legacy of the past continues to shape perspectives. Many black South Africans are still grappling with the painful history of apartheid, and reconciliation remains a complex process. At the same time, there are those who actively strive for unity and transformation. However, discussions on certain platforms, including those led by figures like Clement Manyathela and Bongani Bingwa, and Tshidi Madia, sometimes contribute to narratives that may deepen divisions rather than foster mutual understanding.

Why would I mention this in a blog post? Well, in South Africa as a whole, the constitution is anti-God; it opposes biblical teachings. God will never be mocked; His Word stands and will always stand. Therefore, for Christians, we have a responsibility to use our voices and proclaim the gospel as the only solution to God's judgment. Judgment for South Africa is coming. We went out of our way to confront Israel, taking them to court and accusing their prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes. God never breaks His covenants; He made a covenant with Abraham, which was passed down to Isaac and Jacob. The covenant was not with Ishmael...

• Genesis 17:7 (NIV) 
"I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." 

• Other important references include: 

• • Genesis 12:1-3 – God's initial promise to bless Abraham and make him a great nation. 

• • Genesis 15:18 – The covenant where God promises Abraham's descendants the land. 

• • Genesis 22:17-18 – God's reaffirmation of the covenant after Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. 

South Africa has publicly called out Israel as an enemy. Do you remember what happened to the countries that opposed Israel in the Old Testament? They were annihilated. 

Christians must side with Israel, even at the expense of being cold-shouldered by the South African public and facing potential imprisonment for our stance. This is crucial; God will eventually turn the hearts of the Israelis, and they will come to accept the Lord Jesus as their Savior, their true Messiah, and many will repent with tears. 

 

All hail King Jesus 

 

Signing off 

 

Tyrone

 

 

   

Flesh vs Spirit

Walking in the Flesh vs. Walking in the Spirit

What is the difference between walking in the flesh and the Spirit? One is natural, bound to the physical world, while the other is spiritual, rooted in the eternal realm. If we analyse this logically, we can see that everything in the natural world is subject to physical laws—gravity, time, and eventually, death. Our bodies age and perish because the flesh is bound to mortality. However, as humans, we are not merely flesh; we also possess a soul and a spirit. This means that while our bodies are temporary, our spirits are eternal.

The existence of the spirit realm is undeniable. While we as physical beings cannot survive in space without assistance, spirits can exist beyond the confines of the material world. God created us with an eternal soul, and our time on earth is a testing phase. The question is: where will our souls spend eternity? The Bible is clear—those who call upon the name of Jesus, repent of their sins, and seek forgiveness will inherit eternal life. Those who reject Christ will face eternal separation from God in the Lake of Fire. This is the ultimate truth, one that requires serious reflection.

How Do We Tap into Our Spiritual Side?

Many people seek spiritual awakening through various means—yoga, astrology, self-help philosophies—but these methods can lead to deception. There is only one true way to awaken the spirit: being born again. Jesus Himself said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

While all spiritual avenues may lead to supernatural encounters, not all are aligned with God's truth. Satan is the father of lies, and his tactics are designed to lead people astray. Any practice that contradicts God’s Word should immediately raise alarm bells for those who have been born again. This is why the Bible must remain the final authority in our lives. If something opposes the Word of God, it is laced with deceit.

Standing Firm in Faith

To my beloved sisters in Christ, you are on the spiritual battlefield like never before. The world promotes ideologies such as women’s liberation and equal rights in ways that often conflict with biblical principles. Hold fast to the Word of God. Do not be swayed by cultural narratives that challenge the authority of Scripture. There is a reward for the faithful, and God's promises are worth more than any fleeting validation the world can offer.

Though we exist in both flesh and spirit, our flesh will die while our spirits will continue. The destination of our spirit—eternal life with God or eternal torment—depends on whether we accept the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. The reality of hell is not metaphorical; it is a place of unending suffering. In contrast, heaven and the New Jerusalem offer a state of eternal joy, free from pain and sorrow.

Understanding the work of Calvary and the immense price Jesus paid for our salvation should lead us to praise Him now and forever. All hail King Jesus!

A Message to Fence-Sitters

For those who are undecided, these are the facts: it is impossible to enter heaven without a spiritual awakening. Being born again is the key to unlocking spiritual truth. While many paths claim to offer enlightenment, they are deceptive traps—some obvious, others more subtle. One glaring red flag is the common phrase, “The universe gave this to me.” This reflects humanity's tendency to worship creation rather than the Creator. The universe did not create itself; God did. Align yourself with Him, not with false philosophies that distract from the truth.

Eternal life is real, and the choice is yours. Choose wisely.

Grace to all who confess Jesus as Lord

 

Signing off

 

Tyrone

End Times - Judgment is coming

Let me be honest and clear, from the outset I have used an AI to help me with the breakdown of these facts. Why? Even though an AI can never give any heartfelt response and be guided by the Holy Spirit, it does, however, unpack facts accurately. It also helps with time saving and its accuracy is unparalleled. It also summarizes in point form better than I ever could.

 

The Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8–11)

When these trumpets sound, it’s not just noise— chaos unleashed! Each one brings a new level of devastation:

1.     First Trumpet:

o    What Happens: Hail and fire, mixed with blood, rain down.

o    Impact: A third of the earth, trees, and all the grass get scorched. It’s a bad day for anything green. The voices of the earth could even be blaming Global Warming, do not be fooled, this is the beginning of God's judgment.

2.     Second Trumpet:

o    What Happens: Something like a flaming mountain crashes into the sea.

o    Impact: A third of the sea turns to blood, a third of sea life dies, and a third of the ships are wrecked. Maritime disaster on a biblical scale!

3.     Third Trumpet:

o    What Happens: A star called Wormwood falls and poisons the waters.

o    Impact: Rivers and springs turn bitter, and many people don’t survive.

4.     Fourth Trumpet:

o    What Happens: A third of the sun, moon, and stars get struck.

o    Impact: Darkness takes over for part of the day and night. The world gets a whole lot gloomier.

5.     Fifth Trumpet (First Woe):

o    What Happens: A star falls, opens the abyss, and outcomes demonic locusts—like something out of a nightmare.

o    Impact: These locusts torment people who don’t have God’s seal for five months. It’s agony without escape. It is like the sting of a scorpion.

6.     Sixth Trumpet (Second Woe):

o    What Happens: Four angels at the Euphrates release an army of 200 million.

o    Impact: A third of humanity is wiped out by fire, smoke, and sulfur. That’s some serious firepower.

7.     Seventh Trumpet (Third Woe):

o    What Happens: The Kingdom of God is announced with a bang—lightning, earthquakes, hail.

o    Impact: This is the turning point, setting the stage for the final judgments.

 

The Seven Bowls (Vials) of Wrath (Revelation 16)

These bowls aren’t serving up wine—they’re pouring out pure wrath. The final round of judgments hits hard and fast:

1.     First Bowl:

o    What Happens: People with the mark of the beast get covered in painful sores.

o    Impact: It’s a bad day to have that mark.

2.     Second Bowl:

o    What Happens: The sea turns completely to blood.

o    Impact: Everything in the ocean dies. No more seafood, just a sea of blood.

3.     Third Bowl:

o    What Happens: Rivers and springs turn to blood too.

o    Impact: It’s payback for the blood of saints and prophets. Justice served—brutal, but fair.

4.     Fourth Bowl:

o    What Happens: The sun turns up the heat, scorching people.

o    Impact: Instead of repenting, they curse God. By implication, there seems to be no repentance found by those still alive.

5.     Fifth Bowl:

o    What Happens: Darkness covers the beast’s kingdom.

o    Impact: Pain and misery follow, but instead of changing their ways, people keep cursing God.

6.     Sixth Bowl:

o    What Happens: The Euphrates dries up, making way for armies from the East.

o    Impact: Demonic spirits performing miracles gather the world’s armies for the ultimate showdown—Armageddon. - The term Armageddon is derived from the Hebrew "Har Megiddo," which means Mount of Megiddo, a place in northern Israel. Historically, Megiddo is an ancient city that has seen many battles due to its strategic location.

7.     Seventh Bowl:

o    What Happens: A voice from heaven declares, “It is done!”

o    Impact: The worst earthquake ever hits, cities collapse, islands vanish, mountains disappear, and 100-pound hailstones drop. It’s the endgame.

 

Trumpets vs. Bowls: Key Differences

• Scope: Trumpets hit a third of things; bowls go all-in.
• Intensity: Trumpets are a warning; bowls are full-on judgment.
• Timing: Trumpets sound earlier; bowls finish the job.

 

The Euphrates is still around, but it’s going through some serious stuff. It’s one of Western Asia's longest and most famous rivers, flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq before teaming up with the Tigris River to form the Shatt al-Arab—which eventually spills into the Persian Gulf.

Here’s the lowdown:

1.     Where It Starts:

o    Kicks off in eastern Turkey from the Karasu and Murat rivers coming together.

2.     Length:

o    Runs about 2,800 kilometres (that’s 1,740 miles for the folks not into metrics).

3.     Countries on the Route:

o    Flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq—basically, it’s a big deal in the Middle East.

4.     Why It’s Important:

o    Supplies water for drinking, farming, and power to millions. This river’s been keeping things alive out there since forever.

5.     The Dam Drama:

o    Turkeys got some massive dams on it, like the Atatürk Dam, which mess with the flow downstream into Syria and Iraq.

6.     Current Problems:

o    The river’s drying up in some spots due to dams, droughts, and pollution—and it’s causing some serious political beef between the countries.

 

Euphrates in Prophecy: What’s That About?

In Revelation 16:12, it says the Euphrates dries up to make way for the kings of the East—basically setting the stage for some end-time action.
With the water levels dropping today, some folks are saying, “Hey, is this prophecy coming true right before our eyes?” It’s got people talking, for sure. Whilst others blame Global Warming.

So, yeah, the Euphrates isn’t just some river in a history book—it’s got a whole lot going on right now.

 

This probably sounds like a fairytale to many, but let me tell you that’s what the population in Noah’s day believed, don’t be fooled, God will never be mocked, this will come to pass just as it has been penned.

 

Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

 

Signing off

 

Tyrone