Shalom Partner and Friend of Israel,

God has NEVER forsaken Israel and NEVER will! God’s Word is clear about His chosen people. Without Israel there would be NO Judea-Christians – the Bible – the Prophets – Yeshua (Jesus) – Salvation – America and Western Christian Nations it’s a fact! When we say we love the Lord we need to love His Brethren. Rejecting Israel is like poking a finger in God’s eye (Deuteronomy 32:10; Zechariah 2:8); Nations that treat Israel with hostility, divide or want her annihilation WILL face serious repercussions.

The Bible clearly reminds us that God stands firm with His people even in times of WAR. When we reflect on this, we realize that we are called to love and support Israel …rather than go against them. This unwavering stance reflects God’s Covenant and His deep love for Israel. Recognizing this can guide us as Believers in Yeshua (Jesus Christ) in our own attitudes and actions towards Israel. The World and it’s corrupt Leaders are NOT our source …God’s Word, the Bible is our only source!

Think for a moment and ask this question; “…how can a tiny Nation, only the size of New Jersey in America or the Kruger National Park in South Africa survive the surrounding hostile Islamic Nations OR even exist if it wasn’t for Yahweh God?”  A picture is worth a million words!

Names may change throughout Israel’s history, BUT God's Covenant and Faithfulness remain constant… The people known as; Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews are connected through God's unfolding plan of Redemption for His People and the Gentile Nations. "For I am the Lord, I do not change." – Malachi 3:6. Many use the terms Hebrew, Israelite, and Jew interchangeably …BUT they refer to different stages in the History of God's Covenant people - Israel. What does the continuity of God's people throughout History teach us about God's faithfulness to His promises? Let’s first examine the difference!

Hebrews: The term Hebrew is the earliest designation for the descendants of Abraham. The Bible first refers to Abraham as "Abram the Hebrew" (Genesis 14:13). Hebrews were the patriarchal family line that included Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob before they became a Nation. Hebrew primarily refers to the ancestors of Israel before the formation of the Nation!

Israelites: Jacob's name was changed to Israel by God (Genesis 32:28). Jacob’s twelve sons became the fathers of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Their descendants were known as Israelites. This is the name most commonly used during the Exodus, the wilderness journey, the period of the Judges, and the United Kingdom under Saul, David, and Solomon. So, we see that the Israelites are the descendants of Jacob (Israel).

Jews: After the reign of Solomon, the kingdom divided into; (1) The Northern Kingdom of Israel (2) The Southern Kingdom of Judah. The people of Judah became known as Judeans, a term that eventually evolved into Jews. When the Northern Kingdom was conquered by Assyria, Judah remained the primary surviving kingdom. Over time, "Jew" became the common term for the descendants of Israel and for followers of Judaism. Originally linked to Judah, the term "Jew" later came to describe the entire Jewish people. Israel EXISTS today just as it existed 3,000-Years ago.

The divided Kingdoms of Judah and Israel offer a compelling lens through which we can examine the world’s political turmoil and chaos we face across the World today… The chaos that emerged after 2023 when Hamas terrorists attacked and murdered innocent Israeli Citizens are still relevant to today’s Global landscape and affected ALL Nations in some way or other. It caused a split between those who support Israel and those who are Hamas terrorist sympathizers who kill their own people too. The Ancient Leaders often struggled with "maintaining integrity" and prioritizing the well-being of their people over personal or POLITICAL gain. These issues contributed to National instability, external threats, and internal disunity - parallels that resonate with a corrupt government and challenges at home and as we see across the Nations. Corruption, moral compromise, and the misuse of power were central to the fall of both kingdoms. Sound familiar?

Yet, into that disarray the Old Testament prophets spoke, reminding both the discouraged and the disobedient that God was in control. That’s the God we serve today! This should serve as a daily reminder that even in our present-day chaos that our God is in control. The glory of the kingdom of Israel was in its "height and perfection" in Solomon! However, it was long in coming to it …but it soon declined and began to sink and wither in the very next reign where we have the kingdom divided and thereby weakened and made little in comparison with what it had been.

Let’s take a view of the State of Israel, while the Kingdom of Judah was happy under Asa’s good Government. It was threatened that they should be as a reed shaken in the water (Chronicles 14:15) …and so they were, when, during the single reign of Asa, the government of their kingdom was in six or seven different hands, as we find in this undermining and destroying one another. This they got by deserting the house both of God and of David. Sin and bad leadership will eventually ruin a Nation!

The intentions of enemies aiming to erase Israel’s identity… "Come, they say, ‘Let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israel’s name is remembered no more.'" – Psalm 83:4. God sees these motives, as NOTHING is hidden from Him …and He assures us that He will NOT allow their evil plans to succeed. It’s a stark reminder of how God protects His people – Israel. "For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly ruined." – Isaiah 60:12. God warns Nations that fail to support Israel. Their downfall is a direct consequence of their actions against God’s people. It encourages us to stand with those God has chosen, leading to blessings, NOT destruction. Is Israel perfect? No! Neither are we! You see, God even says so in His Word …He has chosen Israel for His Name’s sake!

"But ALL who devour you (Israel) will be devoured; all your (Israel) enemies will go into exile." – Jeremiah 30:16. Here we clearly see that God promises protection for Israel. Those who seek harm will face destruction themselves. It reassures us that God is actively watching over His children and will bring justice for those who oppose them. Nations that harm Israel will face their own consequences; "The day of the LORD is near for ALL nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head." – Obadiah 1:15. We MUST remember that our actions have repercussions. We are living in "the AGE of confusion" where most Nations are now showing clearly their hatred through Antisemitism and by supporting Iran and their proxies who are enemies of Israel and God Himself!

There is NO use having a good beginning if there is NOT a strong finish BUT it is equally true that there is NO possibility of a strong finish unless there has been a good beginning! Our world changed dramatically in 2020. Only those who have genuinely found Christ WILL endure what lies ahead! Without God we are nothing! Whether we are talking about the End-times of Israel, or the End-times of the Church "the Body of Christ" (2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2 Peter 3:1-7) the warning is the same: we must NOT be confused, NOR be led astray BUT be ready in this "Age of confusion" (deception) that we are now living in! 

The Bible, particularly in books like Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation, provides detailed Prophecies about the Last Days. Yeshua (Jesus) Himself spoke about the End-times in Matthew 24-25). These Scriptures reveal God's ETERNAL plan for the future …including the Return of Yeshua – Jesus Christ …the FINAL Judgment …and the establishment of the Earth’s FINAL Kingdom of a NEW Heaven and NEW Earth. These passages help us as true Bible believers understand God's ULTIMATE purposes …and prepares us for what is yet to come! Understanding the "events" and "signs" of our time is crucial for us as believers to remain; vigilant, prepared, and faithful as we anticipate the fulfilment of God’s Promises AND the ultimate Return of our Saviour – Yeshua!

Right now, the entire world is watching as the United States and Iran move toward a formal signing of a "Peace" proposal without Israel… at the same time Israel is defending her people from attacks in the North from Hezbollah (a vicious proxy of Iran) in Lebanon; Iran is affecting GAS prices by controlling the Strait of Hormuz; the future of Lebanon; the Gaza ceasefire, the "Abraham Accords" and Global FUTURE plans for Israel (which by the way is God’s Land and people); in South Africa illegals are being expelled and a planned call for civil unrest on 30 June; in Britain PM Keir Starmer resigned after only 2 years in power …ALL of these and more in motion at the same time during the month of JUNE …and we continue to watch through the lens of Bible Prophecy! 

Many don’t even factor Bible Prophecy into predictions of what is taking place right now in our world Economy or Power status… That is a mistake as the Bible does have much to say about today's World scene and what is to come. The Books of… Revelation and Daniel reveal the future! The world WILL see a NEW kind of POWER emerge among the Nations that will astound everyone. It WILL be ruled by “a man of peace” or “man of lawlessness’ or “man of sin” - having, for a time, the ability to “solve” what the world views as its biggest problem at the moment – Israel!

This man (Antichrist) will be able to solve problems that threaten order and stability. The Bible warns us that EVERYONE – every Nation …will be amazed and happy that he does this - BUT in time his "benevolent mask" WILL be removed to reveal a power with a heart bent on bringing people under his control through the Beast System of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This, in the end, will NOT be well received. But the trap will be shut …and it will be too late to back out. Thankfully, God has revealed that the LAST evil superpower of men will only last a short time before Yeshua (Jesus Christ) will return first in the clouds for His Bride – the TRUE Church and then at His Second Coming - He will establish the FINAL Superpower - His Kingdom on Earth.

What we are witnessing today is a merely a foreshadow of something the Bible predicted long ago… a coming (false) Peace that will ultimately be cut short …because the Bible warns us that Iran (Persia) will NOT be entirely "wiped out" until God Himself destroys the Nations who come against Israel in a coming war described in Ezekiel 38 …and soon to come is a "world figure" (Antichrist) who will do what no one else has been able to do bring (false) peace to Israel and end the "chaos" reigning in the world. The Nations are lining up exactly as Scripture said they would! The pursuit of peace is relentless, just as the Bible describes. And the stage is being set for what we call the "Antichrist Accords!"

The Bible is NOT simply a book of Historical events over thousands of years since Creation - it is God’s Word and His Timeline! I

It tells of a sequence of World-Ruling Superpowers that would take place and these powerful Nations, and their Rulers have dominated the world throughout history. The Bible tells the story of their “RISE to power” and their FALL. It also reveals that in the Last Days there is one more worldly “superpower” to come BEFORE the return of Yeshua (Jesus Christ). This power was fore-told millennia ago by the Prophet Daniel, …and it will rule with force and ferocity …like none before! Its FALL will come when Christ returns to establish the Kingdom of God - the “FINAL Superpower” the World will ever see. Daniel Prophesied events some fulfilled many Centuries ago …as well as MAJOR events yet to come …and he even reveals a history of the regions, written in advance, from Daniel's time …right up to the Return of Messiah - Yeshua (Jesus).

The Bible contains two kinds of information – that which is checkable and that which is not. If the Scriptures prove accurate …and it is infallibly so, that it can be examined and verified and confirmed in Bible prophecy, archaeology and most of all in God’s Word! Therefore, it stands to reason that it CAN also be trusted in areas that are not physically verifiable …but for the promise of forgiveness of sins, Salvation and the hope of Eternal life. Let us, therefore, embrace our Bible with joy, submitting to those requirements that are made of us in this Age …and embracing the promises pledged by its Holy Author, Almighty Yahweh God!

Daniel 12 focuses on the End-time Tribulation, the resurrection of the dead, and the ultimate deliverance of God’s people under the protection of the Archangel Michael... Daniel begins with a Prophecy of a future time of unprecedented trouble for Israel, often called the Great Tribulation or "the time of Jacob’s trouble." This period surpasses any previous hardships in Israel’s history, including the persecutions under Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the Holocaust, and is associated with Antisemitism, Wars and Global calamity …and spiritual conflict!

YES, there is coming a future "time of great trouble" for Israel as we read in; Daniel 12:1: "At that time Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your (Israel) people; and there shall be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation (Israel), even to that time!"  BUT Michael shall stand up: The Angel Michael is often associated with "spiritual battle" (Daniel 10:13, 21; Jude 1:9; Revelation 12:7). Since Michael is called the Archangel (Jude 1:9), he is Satan’s true opposite! Satan is NOT the opposite of Yeshua (Jesus) …he is the opposite of Michael, this high-ranking Angel!

"But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal (shut) the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase." – Daniel 12:4.

"Shut up the Words" and "seal the book!" Daniel has revealed enough to us in this Last Day Generation - that the book really had to be sealed until the "time of the END!" From Daniel 11:36 – Daniel 12:3 …we see: a World Ruler – (Antichrist) utterly opposed to the God of Israel and the Bible; A One World Religion - based on the "abomination of desolation; A world war - which defeats the evil Ruler. A Time of Great Tribulation for Israel (in the last part of the 7-Year Tribulation) for 3 ½-Years; Deliverance for Israel the people of God …AFTER the Tribulation. Resurrection and judgment and the reward of the righteous believers. Until the time of the END and in the New World to come!! Daniel’s Prophecy certainly was of value in his own day BUT there would come a day …at the time of the End thousands of years later – the Last Days; "where people run "to and fro" and knowledge had increased" (our time – this generation) …when his Prophecy would be of even more importance! Therefore, it was important for Daniel to shut up the words and seal the book UNTIL the time of the END!

All God’s people are like STARS (Daniel 12:3) in the sense that they radiate light and help others to see and find their way to Salvation…. and certainly, those who turn many to righteousness WILL shine even more brightly, helping even more people "to see the light" and find their way to Yeshua! In these Last Days and "End-Time Age of Confusion" more than ever we need to be the voice of reason and lead many to understand God’s Word and come to Salvation!

The battle for Jerusalem is a spiritual, political, and military battle for Jerusalem… This is one of the most significant battlefields in the physical and spirit realm today …and it will only end with the Lord’s Second Coming (Revelation 19:11 - 20:1-3). The battle for Jerusalem will be the decisive battle to end the Armageddon campaign… "I will gather ALL nations to battle against Jerusalem. Then the Lord will go forth (Second Coming) and fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle, Zechariah 14:2-3.

US President Trump officially signed a copy of the US-Iran "Peace Deal" agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles in France on 17 June 2026… But what the Western World does NOT realise is that Islam does NOT make "Peace deals" when it comes to Israel … they make a "Hudna" …which simply means in Arabic "calm or "quiet! "or "lowering intensity." Hudna is usually a form of a TEMPORARY "truce" or "ceasefire" allowing then to "re-arm" or "regroup" for resource accumulation. Hudna is not viewed as a path to "permanent peace," but rather as a tactical manoeuvre to be employed when Muslims find themselves in a position of weakness. It is used in Jihad!  They view it as; "When Muslims are weak and the "infidel" (non-Muslim) is too strong, you can give him a temporary peace! BUT if the "infidel" falls asleep on guard, you can do whatever you like to him, even within the time of the Hudna "temporary peace," because this is what Muhammad did! Iran (Persia) will not be defeated by man …BUT only by God Himself when they come against Israel in the War of Armageddon – Ezekiel 38.

When the Lord returns the Church will be a victorious Church without spot or compromise… The battle for Jerusalem is a KEY issue in perfecting the End-Time Church in obedience to Yeshua (Ephesians 5:27). God is going to JUDGE the Nations …and Jerusalem WILL be the ANVIL on which they will be judged! WHY? For scattering the Jewish people among the Nations …and for “dividing up” the land of Israel, which the Lord describes as “My Land” (Joel 3:2). We as Gentile Judea-Christian Believers have a significant role to play in the battle for Jerusalem. Our role grows in intensity and significance the closer we get to Yeshua’s (Jesus’) Second Coming.  God’s Word is clear that the true Church (The Bride of Christ) MUST stand with His purposes and plans for Israel …AND they are NOT optional. It is an acid test for the Church’s obedience, especially in these End-Times! The highest issue in serving God’s purpose for Israel is obeying His sovereign leadership and, since we love the Lord God, we want to do what He does and love what He loves!

Satan has a rage against Jerusalem and Israel… Satan wants to exterminate the Jewish people so that a believing remnant CANNOT invite Yeshua (Jesus) to RULE as their Messiah! "When the dragon (Satan) saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman (Remnant of Israel) who gave birth to the male child (Yeshua) …The serpent spewed water, like a flood after the woman (Remnant of Israel) that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood (persecution)  …The dragon was enraged with the woman (Remnant of Israel) and went to make war with her offspring (Church), who have the testimony of Jesus," Revelation 12:13-17. The Great Tribulation will be the most severe time in history for Israel, the Church; the nations; and for ALL un-believers too! (Matthew 24:21; Jeremiah 30:7; Ezekiel 5:9; Daniel 12:1; Joel 2:2) The Bible speaks of a time of “great trouble” such as never was in Daniel 12:1-7 for the “holy people” (Israel) and gives us the time it will last will be 3 ½ years when the power of Israel will be totally shattered! 

What is God's pattern BEFORE Judgment? Scripture repeatedly reveals God removing, sheltering, or preserving His people BEFORE judgment falls... Enoch was taken BEFORE the Flood (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5). Noah and his family were taken BEFORE the flood (Genesis 7:5-7). Lot was removed BEFORE fire fell on Sodom (Genesis 19:22). Rahab was rescued BEFORE Jericho's destruction (Joshua 6:25). Elijah was caught up into Heaven (2 Kings 2:11). These examples do not prove the Rapture by themselves, BUT they do reveal a consistent pattern: God knows how to remove, shelter, and preserve His people before judgment falls. Peter points directly to Lot as an example: "The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment." — 2 Peter 2:9 4.

Why Is the Church Missing? BEFORE the first seal is opened and BEFORE the Tribulation judgments begin, John sees twenty-four elders already in heaven. “Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones and seated on them were twenty-four elders.” — Revelation 4:4. These elders are enthroned, clothed in white, and wearing crowns. Many pretribulation scholars understand them to represent the redeemed Church already in Heaven BEFORE the judgments begin. This fits the larger structure of Revelation. The Church is mentioned repeatedly in Revelation chapters 1–3 …yet from chapters 4–18 …the focus shifts to Israel, the Nations, the 144,000, the Two Witnesses, and Tribulation saints. The Church then reappears returning with Christ in Revelation 19. 5. 

What Must Happen BEFORE the Antichrist Appears? "And now you know what is holding him back... For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way." — 2 Thessalonians 2:6–7. Paul teaches that the Antichrist cannot be revealed until the Restrainer is removed. The Restrainer is the Holy Spirit's unique restraining ministry through the Church. If so, the removal of that restraint precedes the unveiling of Antichrist, fitting naturally with the Rapture.

We are to stand with Israel unconditionally as God has never NOT fulfilled His Promise… "I will bless those who bless you (Israel), and whoever curses you I (God) will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you (Israel)." – Genesis 12:3. Here God is communicating directly with Israel! He has an everlasting Covenant with His chosen people. "For you (Israel) are a holy people to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you (Israel) out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession." – Deuteronomy 7:6. There is a special relationship between God and Israel. It shows us that being chosen comes with Divine love and protection. Supporting Israel connects us with that Divine relationship!

"Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I (GOD) myself will help you," declares the LORD, "your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel." – Isaiah 41:14. Here God is comparing TINY Israel to His Greatness! There is NO one like our God who assures Israel that He is their helper and redeemer. This intimate promise secures a Divine partnership that helps us also as believers in Yeshua (Jesus) realize the importance of faith and trust in God’s everlasting support.

We as true Bible believers are with God in His promises for Israel… We are called to support Israel and therefore must recognize that this is more than a suggestion …it is God’s command to stand by His people …especially as the times we live in are getting darker and more difficult! We trust God for His help and support in our own lives…just as we continue to be a blessing by supporting Israel prayerfully and financially. Pray4Zion over the past 19 Years (27/07/2007) has done this and has stood with Israel …and at times we never knew how we could continue to be a blessing each month to Israel financially …BUT God has NEVER let us down …and NEITHER have our precious Partners in this cause! You are very special and God sees your sacrifice! By participating in this "Divine Mission", we are agreeing with God’s heart! This call is a wonderful reminder that as we Pray4Zion partner together, we are a part of God’s great story of redemption and love for His Land and people - Israel. Together, we can encourage others to join us in lifting Israel up in prayer and support, standing firm in faith with our brothers and sisters.

Our relationship with Almighty God must be at the very heart of our existence. Yeshua (Jesus) tells us exactly how to approach these End Time days in this Age of Confusion… "And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts are weighed down with headaches and drinking and anxieties of this life; and that day should suddenly come on you; for it shall come as a snare on all those sitting on the face of the whole earth. Watch, therefore, praying in every season that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things which shall occur, and to stand before the Son of Man," Luke 21:34-36. We need to remain in God’s Word and NOT be allured by the deceits of this Age with its ungodly distractions; Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him, because all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of it, but he who does the will of God abides forever," 1 John 2:15-17.

God is in the process of bringing this EVIL Age of man to a close but first He will teach the Nations some very hard lessons …just as Yeshua warned us of events preceding His return; "For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled," Luke 21:22. In Revelation 4:1, just after the Apostle John hears the “trumpet” and is caught up to Heaven in a Prophetic event that has been equated to be a reference to the future “Rapture” of the Church; “And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, ‘Come and See!” John describes hearing something that sounded similar to “thunder” …just before the opening events of the Great Tribulation begin to unfold on the Earth in Revelation 6:1. Could it be that what John heard was a Nuclear Explosion…? Time will tell!

We most sincerely believe that God WILL bless you for your faithfulness and love for His land and chosen people. God’s Word is true! He IS watching to see how the Nations are treating His people. God will have mercy on Israel through Gentile believers acting as mediators towards them. This is one of the most amazing revelations ever given to the Church – an opportunity to do something that carries the highest priority in the heart of God. Yet, sadly, so few have seen the potential and the rewards of serving God in this manner - as agents of mercy to Israel and the Jewish people! Israel was and still is despised today and a despised Nation continually turning away from God …BUT nothing ever altered the purpose of God for that Nation. The "despised element" is always a noticeable element in the purpose of God. When the Saviour of the world came, He came of that "despised Nation" (and just like Israel) He Himself was; "…despised and rejected by men." And there is that despised element; "…things that are despised God has chosen," - 1 Corinthians 1:28.

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With Shalom to you and your family always,

Alf & Julie Saunders

01 July 2026

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