Worthy Brief - 11/6/2023
Friend, whew, it's hot!
2 Corinthians 4:5-6 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus' sake. For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Charles Spurgeon was a minister often accused of being "controversial". One day a friend of Spurgeon's remarked, "So, I hear you are in hot water again."
"No, I'm not the one in hot water," Spurgeon answered. "The other fellows are. I'm the man who makes the water boil!"
We're living in amazing times. Wars are being waged. Prophecy is being fulfilled. And we, what are we doing exactly?
More than ever before, we should be focusing on the condition of our heart before the Lord and in prayer for God to open the eyes of the blind. We should be talking about the truth of Messiah daily with those who don't yet know Him. Who cares if people think it's controversial? This is not the time to care what people think of us! This is the time to get the water boiling!
Friend, what's your spiritual temperature today? Is it causing anybody to boil? Good! There's so much work to be done!
Your family in the Lord with much agape love,
George, Baht Rivka, Obadiah and Elianna (Dallas, TX)
(Tampa, FL)
Editor's Note: Watch George's latest messages: Will the Real Elijah Stand Up? | The Simchat Torah War ... is this a water breaking moment?
Editor's Note: During this war, we have been live blogging throughout the day -- sometimes minute by minute on our Telegram channel. Be sure to check it out!
Editor's Note: We are planning our Winter Tour so if you would like us to minister at your congregation, home fellowship, or Israel focused event, be sure to let us know ASAP. You can send an email to george [ @ ] worthyministries.com for more information.
Around the World
Global Anti-Israel Protests Amid Mounting Antisemitism
Palestine supporters have gathered around the world for sometimes violent protests against Israel, chanting slogans ranging from “Free Palestine” to “Crush the Zionists.”
Feeling Forgotten, Ukraine’s President Ponders Israel Trip As Ukrainian Death Toll Mounts
The president of war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, tries to visit Israel as he competes for attention amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at a time of scandal over the killing of more than 20 Ukrainian soldiers by a Russin air strike.
Hostage Crisis Ends At Germany’s Hamburg Airport (Worthy News Radio)
Police say a hostage situation at Hamburg Airport involving a young child has ended after 18 hours of tense negotiations. However, the standoff raised security security when Europe was on heightened alert for possible terrorist attacks.
Gunman Drives Vehicle Into German Hamburg Airport Tarmac; All Flights Canceled (Update)
Germany’s major Hamburg Airport canceled all flights late Saturday as the authorities responded to an armed man who drove his car onto the tarmac, parked near a plane, and fired at least one shot, officials said.
Thousands Chant ‘Death to America!’, ‘Death to Israel!’ In Iran
Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday chanting “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!” just days after Iran’s supreme leader made those slogans official policy.
More Than Dozen Killed as Europe Faces Storm (Worthy News Radio)
Europe was struggling Saturday after being hit by a deadly storm that also saw flooding, leaving at least 15 people dead, including in Italy, where some areas recorded their worst rainfall in 100 years. And another storm was to hit Europe on Saturday.
Over 150 Dead In Nepal Quake (Update)
More than 150 people have been killed after a massive earthquake struck western Nepal on Friday, destroying houses and shaking buildings as far as New Delhi, India, officials said.
U.S. and European Officials Begin Quiet Discussions to End of the War in Ukraine
U.S. and European authorities have begun discreet discussions with the Ukrainian government to explore potential terms for peace negotiations with Russia aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported.
Nasrallah Warns the U.S. and Israel Against a Preemptive Strike (Video)
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah disappointed many Palestinians and their more militant supporters on Friday, according to Middle East analysts, in his first public remarks since the "Black Sabbath."
King Charles III Meets with Religious Leaders to Advance Peace on Kenya Visit
On the final day of his four-day visit, King Charles III met with religious leaders on Friday to promote peace and enhance security in Kenya.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Declares ‘Death to America’ Policy
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared the “death to America!” slogan Iran’s policy as Washington acts “against Iran” and supports Israel- a nation, he said, should be destroyed, according to footage obtained by Worthy News.
Israel Has Stopped Warning Russia of Strikes Inside of Syria
Israel has ceased its practice of alerting Russian forces in Syria in advance of its airstrikes in the region. This decision comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Moscow and Jerusalem, according to Bloomberg on Friday.
Putin Enacts Legislation Nullifying Russia’s Ratification of Global Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted a bill nullifying Russia's adherence to a nuclear test ban treaty.
Hezbollah to Receive Air Defenses through Russia’s Wagner Group, U.S. Says
U.S. officials, citing intelligence reports, reveal that Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, intends to furnish Hezbollah, marked as terrorist organization by the U.S., with an air-defense system, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Attacks From Gaza, Lebanon As Hamas Fighters Try To Flee
Israel faced multiple attacks Saturday, with Hamas firing rockets from the wartorn Gaza Strip while Hezbollah in Lebanon joined by launching its rockets, including a new powerful missile, several sources confirmed.
Israel Admits Hitting Ambulance, 15 Killed
Israel has acknowledged that its forces hit an ambulance in Gaza, killing more than a dozen people, but said Hamas fighters used it.
Blinken Tells Israel That War Should Lead To Two-State Solution
The United States, long Israel’s closest ally, made clear Friday that it expects the Israel-Hamas war to lead to a two-state solution.
Israel’s Netanyahu Warns Lebanon’s Hezbollah As It Joins War Against Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah group that Israel's enemies will suffer "unimaginable costs" after its leader said Lebanon had joined a coalition seeking the destruction of the Jewish nation.
IDF’s AI-Powered Strikes Hit 11,000+ Gaza Targets Since the ‘Black Sabbath’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out precision strikes on over 11,000 terrorist targets in Gaza since October 7 according to a senior IDF intelligence officer, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Fierce Clashes Deep In Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel, where he was due to hold discussions with the Israeli government after fierce overnight clashes in Gaza.
Iran-Backed Elite Unit Dubbed Hezbollah 2.0 Has Arrived in Lebanon
According to an Israeli military source, an elite Iran-backed unit has recently arrived in Lebanon, with intentions to engage in attacks on Israel. This development comes as the conflict in the Gaza Strip has been escalating and spilling over into other areas, according to Newsweek.
Inside the United States
U.S. Navy Flexing Its Muscles in the Red Sea
On Monday, an Ohio-class Submarine joined the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), which entered the Red Sea last Friday, having traveled through the Suez Canal after their passage from the Mediterranean Sea.
Thousands March In Biggest Anti-Israel Protests In U.S. History (Video)
At least tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched through Washington D.C., in one of the biggest anti-Israel protests in United States history.
US Agencies May Face Rolling Shutdowns (Worthy News In-depth)
America’s government agencies could face ongoing independent shutdowns under a proposal pushed forward by the recently elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Former Crypto King Facing Life Imprisonment
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire once known as the “crypto king,” was facing life imprisonment Friday after a court found him guilty of his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Obama Quietly Advised White House On Artificial Intelligence, Aides Say
Former U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly quietly advised the White House over the past five months on its policies for artificial intelligence (AI), fueling concerns among critics that the ex-commander-in-chief is running a third-term shadow government.
Eric Trump At Court In $250 Million Civil Fraud Trial
The second eldest son of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in court for another day, where he denied wrongdoing in a $250 million civil fraud case that he says is politically motivated.
Migrant Caravan Growing to ‘Over 7,000 Individuals’ on Its Way to the US Border
According to one of its organizers, the migrant caravan en route to the U.S. southern border now exceeds 7,000 individuals, the Epoch Times reported.
Christian News
Millions Pray For Persecuted Church Amid Global Crackdown
Christians worldwide began praying Sunday for the more than 360 million fellow believers who “globally live in places where they face a high level of persecution for their faith,” the World Evangelical Alliance said.
Worthy Watch
IDF Releases Evidence of Hamas Terrorist Operations at Hospital
The IDF released a detailed video of Hamas terrorist operations outside the Sheikh Hamad Hospital in the Gaza Strip. On Friday, the Givati Brigade of the IDF successfully seized control of a Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza last Friday. The Brigade was able to seize critical documents, maps, and communication methods of the Hamas terrorist organization.
Mass Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place Around the World
Across the world, huge pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel took place. This video details some of the protests that took place in Indonesia, Oslo, France and Germany.
Former President Barack Obama Likens Hamas’ Terrorist Attack to “Unbearable Israeli Occupation”
Former President Barack Obama rationalizes that while “what Hamas did was horrific, and there is no justification for it. And what is also true is that the occupation, and what’s happening to Palestinians, is unbearable.”
Global Anti-Israel Protests Amid Mounting Antisemitism
Palestine supporters have gathered around the world for sometimes violent protests against Israel, chanting slogans ranging from “Free Palestine” to “Crush the Zionists.”
Feeling Forgotten, Ukraine’s President Ponders Israel Trip As Ukrainian Death Toll Mounts
The president of war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, tries to visit Israel as he competes for attention amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at a time of scandal over the killing of more than 20 Ukrainian soldiers by a Russin air strike.
Hostage Crisis Ends At Germany’s Hamburg Airport (Worthy News Radio)
Police say a hostage situation at Hamburg Airport involving a young child has ended after 18 hours of tense negotiations. However, the standoff raised security security when Europe was on heightened alert for possible terrorist attacks.
Gunman Drives Vehicle Into German Hamburg Airport Tarmac; All Flights Canceled (Update)
Germany’s major Hamburg Airport canceled all flights late Saturday as the authorities responded to an armed man who drove his car onto the tarmac, parked near a plane, and fired at least one shot, officials said.
Thousands Chant ‘Death to America!’, ‘Death to Israel!’ In Iran
Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday chanting “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!” just days after Iran’s supreme leader made those slogans official policy.
More Than Dozen Killed as Europe Faces Storm (Worthy News Radio)
Europe was struggling Saturday after being hit by a deadly storm that also saw flooding, leaving at least 15 people dead, including in Italy, where some areas recorded their worst rainfall in 100 years. And another storm was to hit Europe on Saturday.
Over 150 Dead In Nepal Quake (Update)
More than 150 people have been killed after a massive earthquake struck western Nepal on Friday, destroying houses and shaking buildings as far as New Delhi, India, officials said.
U.S. and European Officials Begin Quiet Discussions to End of the War in Ukraine
U.S. and European authorities have begun discreet discussions with the Ukrainian government to explore potential terms for peace negotiations with Russia aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported.
Nasrallah Warns the U.S. and Israel Against a Preemptive Strike (Video)
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah disappointed many Palestinians and their more militant supporters on Friday, according to Middle East analysts, in his first public remarks since the "Black Sabbath."
King Charles III Meets with Religious Leaders to Advance Peace on Kenya Visit
On the final day of his four-day visit, King Charles III met with religious leaders on Friday to promote peace and enhance security in Kenya.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Declares ‘Death to America’ Policy
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared the “death to America!” slogan Iran’s policy as Washington acts “against Iran” and supports Israel- a nation, he said, should be destroyed, according to footage obtained by Worthy News.
Israel Has Stopped Warning Russia of Strikes Inside of Syria
Israel has ceased its practice of alerting Russian forces in Syria in advance of its airstrikes in the region. This decision comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Moscow and Jerusalem, according to Bloomberg on Friday.
Putin Enacts Legislation Nullifying Russia’s Ratification of Global Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted a bill nullifying Russia's adherence to a nuclear test ban treaty.
Hezbollah to Receive Air Defenses through Russia’s Wagner Group, U.S. Says
U.S. officials, citing intelligence reports, reveal that Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, intends to furnish Hezbollah, marked as terrorist organization by the U.S., with an air-defense system, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Attacks From Gaza, Lebanon As Hamas Fighters Try To Flee
Israel faced multiple attacks Saturday, with Hamas firing rockets from the wartorn Gaza Strip while Hezbollah in Lebanon joined by launching its rockets, including a new powerful missile, several sources confirmed.
Israel Admits Hitting Ambulance, 15 Killed
Israel has acknowledged that its forces hit an ambulance in Gaza, killing more than a dozen people, but said Hamas fighters used it.
Blinken Tells Israel That War Should Lead To Two-State Solution
The United States, long Israel’s closest ally, made clear Friday that it expects the Israel-Hamas war to lead to a two-state solution.
Israel’s Netanyahu Warns Lebanon’s Hezbollah As It Joins War Against Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah group that Israel's enemies will suffer "unimaginable costs" after its leader said Lebanon had joined a coalition seeking the destruction of the Jewish nation.
IDF’s AI-Powered Strikes Hit 11,000+ Gaza Targets Since the ‘Black Sabbath’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out precision strikes on over 11,000 terrorist targets in Gaza since October 7 according to a senior IDF intelligence officer, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Fierce Clashes Deep In Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel, where he was due to hold discussions with the Israeli government after fierce overnight clashes in Gaza.
Iran-Backed Elite Unit Dubbed Hezbollah 2.0 Has Arrived in Lebanon
According to an Israeli military source, an elite Iran-backed unit has recently arrived in Lebanon, with intentions to engage in attacks on Israel. This development comes as the conflict in the Gaza Strip has been escalating and spilling over into other areas, according to Newsweek.
Inside the United States
U.S. Navy Flexing Its Muscles in the Red Sea
On Monday, an Ohio-class Submarine joined the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), which entered the Red Sea last Friday, having traveled through the Suez Canal after their passage from the Mediterranean Sea.
Thousands March In Biggest Anti-Israel Protests In U.S. History (Video)
At least tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched through Washington D.C., in one of the biggest anti-Israel protests in United States history.
US Agencies May Face Rolling Shutdowns (Worthy News In-depth)
America’s government agencies could face ongoing independent shutdowns under a proposal pushed forward by the recently elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Former Crypto King Facing Life Imprisonment
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire once known as the “crypto king,” was facing life imprisonment Friday after a court found him guilty of his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Obama Quietly Advised White House On Artificial Intelligence, Aides Say
Former U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly quietly advised the White House over the past five months on its policies for artificial intelligence (AI), fueling concerns among critics that the ex-commander-in-chief is running a third-term shadow government.
Eric Trump At Court In $250 Million Civil Fraud Trial
The second eldest son of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in court for another day, where he denied wrongdoing in a $250 million civil fraud case that he says is politically motivated.
Migrant Caravan Growing to ‘Over 7,000 Individuals’ on Its Way to the US Border
According to one of its organizers, the migrant caravan en route to the U.S. southern border now exceeds 7,000 individuals, the Epoch Times reported.
Christian News
Millions Pray For Persecuted Church Amid Global Crackdown
Christians worldwide began praying Sunday for the more than 360 million fellow believers who “globally live in places where they face a high level of persecution for their faith,” the World Evangelical Alliance said.
Worthy Watch
IDF Releases Evidence of Hamas Terrorist Operations at Hospital
The IDF released a detailed video of Hamas terrorist operations outside the Sheikh Hamad Hospital in the Gaza Strip. On Friday, the Givati Brigade of the IDF successfully seized control of a Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza last Friday. The Brigade was able to seize critical documents, maps, and communication methods of the Hamas terrorist organization.
Mass Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Place Around the World
Across the world, huge pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel took place. This video details some of the protests that took place in Indonesia, Oslo, France and Germany.
Former President Barack Obama Likens Hamas’ Terrorist Attack to “Unbearable Israeli Occupation”
Former President Barack Obama rationalizes that while “what Hamas did was horrific, and there is no justification for it. And what is also true is that the occupation, and what’s happening to Palestinians, is unbearable.”