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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service, (Romans 12:1, NKJV)
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners
As I send you this message it is a request for much prayer. I sense something big is about to happen.
Last week I was meeting with my friend and prayer partner, back in Brighton, where, for me, it all began in 1947, when the Lord asked me to give Him my life, EVERYTHING. We both sensed that something very big and unusual is about to happen. It has even kept me awake over a number of days and still troubles me.
Interestingly, shortly after our praying, Israel declared the ceasefire – for good or bad – only God knows. Then on Monday Trump was installed as President in America – for good or bad, again only God knows. But I sense something much bigger is about to happen – and, as usual with God, He has not revealed what it is – so keep praying!
But I shall be revealing in Harrogate on May 17th, and not before, that the Lord has shown me what is probably an exact timeline from now to the Return of Jesus, just as He did in the late 1990s when He showed me the prophetic vision of Babylon and the events which are taking place in Europe now! All this was in my film, the Rape of Europe, which we released in 2001. It is literally happening in Europe today!
But please pray for me now. I leave today, Wednesday 22nd for Baku in Azerbaijan for three days of evangelism and meeting with pastors and leaders. This is a Moslem country, and it appears quite unique that I have been given official permission to hold this event there. I return on Monday 27th, then leave again on Friday 31st to drive to my prayer mountain in Switzerland via Germany, then preach in Geneva before returning home, via our new German office, on Wednesday February 12th.
All this is a build-up to the celebration of my past 75 years in ministry – when I will share with you what I will be doing for the next 15 years, or until Christ returns!
Keep praying – keep trusting and keep Faith in God – we’re going to need it!!
I thank God on every remembrance of your faithfulness.
David
Marco Bo
The epistolary nature of David’s message reflects a profound spiritual urgency that resonates with the contemporary socio-political landscape. The invocation of Romans 12:1 underscores a call to holistic dedication to faith, positioning the act of presenting oneself as a ‘living sacrifice’ within the context of impending transformative events. This theological framework suggests that the individual believer’s commitment is not merely personal but has communal and eschatological implications. As noted by theologians such as Wright, the notion of sacrifice extends beyond mere ritualistic practices; it embodies a life lived in alignment with divine purposes amid societal upheaval (Wright). David’s insistence on prayer as a response to his sensed urgency highlights an essential dimension of Christian praxis—intercessory prayer—as a means of engaging with God’s will in turbulent times. Furthermore, his reference to significant geopolitical developments, including Israel’s ceasefire and Trump’s presidency, invites critical examination of how faith intersects with worldly affairs. Scholars like Hauerwas argue that such intersections demand a robust theological reflection on how Christians are called to engage in public life without compromising their witness (Hauerwas). The anticipation surrounding David’s forthcoming revelation adds another layer to this discourse, invoking questions about prophetic authority and its role in shaping contemporary faith communities. Is there an expectation for such prophecies to align strictly with scriptural precedents, or should they be viewed as part of an ongoing revelation? Thus, this communication not only serves as a rallying cry for prayer but also opens avenues for deeper reflection on the implications of living out one’s faith authentically in our current age.
Chris Crisco
The content of this article reflects a deeply troubling trend within contemporary evangelical circles, characterized by a conflation of personal intuition with divine revelation. The author, David, presents a subjective and unsubstantiated claim regarding imminent prophetic events that lack empirical support. Such assertions are not merely a matter of personal belief; they contribute to a broader phenomenon where individuals engage in what scholars like John Wimber have termed ‘prophetic speculation.’ This is particularly concerning in light of the historical misuse of prophetic declarations that have led to spiritual disillusionment and communal strife. The Apostle Paul cautions against such self-assertive interpretations in his letters, suggesting that believers should exercise discernment (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21). Furthermore, the mention of geopolitical events as divinely orchestrated signals raises questions about the ethical implications of attributing human suffering and conflict to divine will, as discussed in works by theologians such as Jürgen Moltmann who argue for a more nuanced understanding of God’s interaction with world events. Additionally, the notion that prayer alone can reveal specific timelines for eschatological events trivializes the complexity of scriptural interpretation and neglects the multifaceted nature of faith as described by scholars like Miroslav Volf. This kind of rhetoric may serve to galvanize certain audiences but ultimately detracts from the core tenets of Christian theology which emphasize love, service, and humility over sensationalism. As such, I implore readers to approach such proclamations critically and consider their theological and societal ramifications.
William Barton
IMO:
The Bible says, “The Lord whom you are seeking will come suddenly to his temple” (Malachi 3:1). No temple, no return.
Bill Frank
William Barto thou art wrong again
No temple may mean no return
But Jesus needs no temple to rapture the church
pls consider the following Biblical categories correctly
1. The Return of Jesus and Biblical Timeline:
Summary: The author posits that Jesus has already returned, contradicting the need for a modern state of Israel for end-time prophecies to be fulfilled.
Negative Argument: This interpretation goes against mainstream Christian eschatology which widely accepts that Jesus’ second coming is a future event, with many prophecies pointing towards events yet to occur, including the role of Israel as described in numerous biblical texts (e.g., Ezekiel 37, Zechariah 12).
2. Critique of Modern Futurism:
Summary: The author criticizes modern Futurism for needing a modern Israel to fulfill Revelation’s prophecies, suggesting it’s a false narrative.
Negative Argument: This argument could be seen as undermining centuries of theological study and interpretation that support the idea that many prophetic events, including the restoration of Israel (as seen in the 1948 founding and subsequent events), are yet to be completely fulfilled, aligning with a literal interpretation of biblical prophecy.
3. Jesus’ Words and Historical Context:
Summary: The post claims there are over 100 time-stamp verses in the New Testament indicating Jesus would return within the lifetime of his contemporaries, questioning the reliability of traditional church history.
Negative Argument: This assertion might ignore or misinterpret the use of language in biblical prophecy, where terms like “generation” might not strictly mean the immediate contemporaries of Jesus but could refer to a broader, future group or metaphorically signify a time period or spiritual generation. Additionally, this view could be seen as cherry-picking verses without considering the broader context or the symbolic nature of apocalyptic literature.
4. Modern Israel and Christian Theology:
Summary: The author argues that the modern state of Israel is not necessary for biblical prophecy fulfillment and that it’s a theological construct, emphasizing spiritual unity in Christ over national distinctions.
Negative Argument: Such a perspective might overlook the theological significance that many Christian scholars attribute to Israel in end-time scenarios, based on both Old and New Testament scriptures. Furthermore, dismissing the role of Israel could be seen as ignoring the literal fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Jewish people’s return to their land, which is significant in both Jewish and Christian eschatology.