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Germany saw 2,480 antisemitic incidents in 2022, monitoring group says
A group tracking antisemitism in Germany said Tuesday that it documented 2,480 incidents in the country last year — just under seven incidents per day on average.
US Plans Action Against Prigozhin’s Wagner for Activities in Africa
The United States will this week announce actions to hold the Russian mercenary Wagner Group accountable, the U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday, for its activities in Africa and unrelated to its aborted mutiny in Russia.
Russia’s Weakened Putin Thanks Troops For Preventing Civil War After Mutiny (Worthy News Radio)
Moscow says preparations are underway for the Wagner mercenary group to hand over its heavy military hardware following Saturday’s failed rebellion. The move came after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he would abandon Wagner and thanked his troops for preventing civil war.
U.S. to send $500 million in weapons, military aid to Ukraine, officials say – June 26, 2023
Guatemala Votes After Turbulent Season – June 26, 2023
Greek Conservative Prime Minister Wins Second Term But Challenges Ahead (Worthy News Radio) – June 26, 2023
Germany: Federal court rules ban on prayer assembly outside abortion clinics is unconstitutional – June 26, 2023
Russia’s Mutiny Ends, But Putin’s Position Weakens (Worthy News Radio) – June 25, 2023
Russian President Condemns Armed Rebellion (Worthy News Radio) – June 24, 2023
Russia Facing Prospect Of Coup, Civil War – June 24, 2023
Web of biblical cities depicts King David as major ruler, says Israeli archaeologist
A network of fortified cities around Jerusalem has been dated to the time of King David, more than 200 years earlier than previously thought, offering support to the theory that King David ruled over a complex and large kingdom. The proof, however, wasn’t freshly excavated from the earth, but rather came to light after an archaeologist spent years digging through old archaeological publications.
‘Iran is already in the West Bank,’ Palestinian Authority official says
Following their recent visit to Iran, leaders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad organization, the second largest terror group in the Gaza Strip after Hamas, on Monday called for stepping up armed attacks against Israel.
Israel seizes millions in Iran Quds Force, Hezbollah crypto assets – June 27, 2023
Protest leaders vow to ramp up anti-government demonstrations, blockade airport – June 27, 2023
Israel set to resume judicial reform legislation on Sunday – June 26, 2023
Protest turns violent at Messianic worship concert in Jerusalem, as far-right anti-Christian activists attempt to stop the event – June 26, 2023
Audio tape of Trump appears to contain classified docs conversation that may shape DOJ indictment
An audio recording of former President Donald Trump appears to contain discussion of his possession of classified materials and his belief that he had not declassified at least one of the documents in his possession while president.
Supreme Court says state courts can review election law, rejects independent state legislator theory
The Supreme Court rejected the independent state legislature theory in a ruling Tuesday, deciding that courts do have a role to play in refereeing how elections are conducted.
Huge House Defense Bill Aims to Strengthen US Military Might, Take Care of Service Members – June 26, 2023
Senate Republicans Seek to Block Biden From Declaring Climate National Emergency – June 26, 2023
U.S. intelligence report suggests government divided on COVID-19 lab leak theory – June 25, 2023
McCarthy backs effort to expunge Trump impeachments – June 25, 2023
US House Votes For Impeachment Procedure Against Biden – June 22, 2023
Senate votes to keep Biden rule toughening requirements on stabilizing braces for firearms – June 22, 2023
US prison ministry has distributed over 1 million Bibles since 2019, “the demand right now is unlike anything we have ever seen” – June 22, 2023
Indonesia: Muslims block two separate Christian services on the same day
Muslims in Indonesia disrupted Christian Sunday services at a house church in West Java Province and at a church site in Central Java Province on 18 June, arguing that such worship is illegal and should be prohibited, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Islamic extremists hack prayer leader to death in church attack
Islamic extremists in western Uganda hacked a prayer leader to death and severely injured a number of others during a brutal machete attack on the Katikara Anglican Church in Kakumiro District last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but violent Islamic extremism has taken an increasing hold on the country.
New offline YouVersion Bible app launched for use in countries with poor internet access
Responding to the needs of Christians in parts of the world where it is difficult to access the internet, the developers of the popular YouVersion Bible app have launched a new version of it which can be used offline, Christianity Today (CT) reports. App developers from Life.Church in Oklahoma joined with the global Bible ministry Biblica in creating the offline YouVersion Bible App Lite.
Nigeria: 700 Christians murdered in Plateau state in May, new report says – June 26, 2023
Vietnam: Persecuted evangelical Christians may be blamed for anti-government violence – June 26, 2023
Kenya: Five villagers beheaded by al-Shabaab terror group, homes destroyed – June 26, 2023
Nigeria: 15 more Christians killed in Plateau state – but new governor gives message of hope – June 22, 2023
Turkey “weaponizes” law to block Protestant missionaries from entry – June 22, 2023
Uganda: Two newly Christian brothers beaten and disowned by Muslim family, “we need prayers so that God may comfort us” – June 21, 2023
Watching church services online instead of attending in person remains popular, poll finds – June 21, 2023
Ukraine’s President To Visit US
Ukraine’s wartime President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington on Wednesday, where he is due to visit the White House and address the U.S. Congress, several sources said Tuesday.
Afghanistan Women Barred From Universities
Afghanistan’s Islamic government on Tuesday barred women from attending private and public universities in the latest severe blow to women’s rights.
US arrests six ISIS operatives in helicopter raids in Syria
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces arrested six ISIS operatives in three helicopter raids in eastern Syria in the past two days, CENTCOM announced on Tuesday.
Thailand Navy Says Dozens Missing After Warship Sinks – December 20, 2022
Netherlands Prime Minister Apologizes For Slavery In Historic Speech – December 20, 2022
EU Citizens To Pay For CO2 Emissions – December 19, 2022
US airstrikes in Somalia kill 15 al-Shabab fighters – December 19, 2022
Iran Hails ‘More Than Doubled’ Nuclear Enrichment Despite Int’l Backlash – December 19, 2022
Russia’s Military Hits Ukraine Massively; Several Killed (Worthy News Radio) – December 19, 2022
Iranian atomic official says uranium enrichment capacity hits record highs – December 18, 2022
IDF says troops downed suspected Hezbollah drone on Lebanon border
Israeli forces on Tuesday downed a small drone that Lebanon’s Hezbollah terror group apparently flew over the border, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Experts say newly deciphered inscriptions first discovered in Hezekiah’s tunnel in Jerusalem in 1880 reveal important evidence that the Biblical kings of Israel and Judah indeed lived and reigned and wrote accounts of their deeds, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Damascus area, two soldiers wounded – December 19, 2022
Legislative blitz set to ramp up as jammed bills keep Netanyahu government at bay – December 18, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu lays out agenda for third term: Stop Iranian aggression and expand peace in the region – December 18, 2022
Israeli cows to get their own biometric ID cards – December 18, 2022
Court rules White House can’t force contractors to guarantee workers have COVID vaccinations
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that the Biden administration cannot enforce its planned COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors.
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes parts of Northern California, 70,000 without power
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, jolting people awake, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Powerful winter storm to bring freezing temperatures, snow to much of the U.S. – December 20, 2022
‘Twitter Files’ show FBI offered executives top secret info to guide 2020 election censorship – December 19, 2022
Jan. 6 Committee Recommends Four Charges For Trump – December 19, 2022
Winter storm could see 55 million people hit by freezing Christmas conditions – December 19, 2022
Texas, Arizona and 17 other states ask SCOTUS for stay in eliminating Title 42 border protocol – December 19, 2022
Senate Passes Defense Bill Rescinding COVID Vaccine Mandate – December 19, 2022
Pentagon receives hundreds of new UFO reports — though no evidence of aliens yet – December 18, 2022
A high-ranking UK government lawyer admitted last week that it was wrong of Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service to have argued that sections of the Bible are ‘no longer appropriate in modern society’ when it charged a Christian street preacher with committing a ‘hate crime,’ Christian Concern (CC) reports.
Fulani jihadists in Nigeria’s Kaduna state murdered 41 people in a series of attacks on predominately Christian areas this month, Anglican Ink (AI) reports. The attacks have raised concern of even more intensified violence in these Christian areas during the run-up to Christmas.
India Releases Evangelical Leader On Bail
A jailed leader of more than 30 churches and congregations in northeastern India has been released on bail after International pressure, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Uganda: Muslim extremists attack their own brothers for converting to Christ – December 20, 2022
Millions of Gospel tracts to be handed out during King Charles’ coronation – December 19, 2022
Over 400 hostile acts committed against US churches since 2018, increased incidents since 2021 – December 19, 2022
Jerusalem: Archaeologists find rare 2,000 coin which appears to corroborate Biblical account in Exodus – December 15, 2022
Nearly 40% of Americans believe we are in the End Times, poll finds – December 14, 2022
Ohio: Christian teacher fired for refusal to use students’ preferred pronouns, files suit – December 14, 2022
Britain: Archaeologists uncover 1,300 year-old necklace with cross pendant which belonged to female Christian leader – December 13, 2022
Today, along with reading the chapter, we will talk about some old paths, like spinning wool and making clothing; properly caring for our animals like God intended, among other things.
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Exposed: How China Helps Iran Evade Sanctions Through Multibillion-Dollar Oil Scheme
A network of Chinese petrochemical refiners is behind an upswing in the importation of illicit Iranian crude oil, providing the hardline regime in Tehran with at least $22 billion in revenue since President Joe Biden took office.
U.S. Sends Rocket Systems To Ukraine As Fighting Intensifies In East
United States President Joe Biden has pledged to send Ukraine more advanced rocket artillery systems despite concerns in Moscow that they may reach Russian cities. The announcement came as Ukraine struggled to defend itself in the east against the ongoing Russian invasion while Moscow launched nuclear drills on Russian territory.
The World Health Organization (WHO) appeared to have strengthened its global role after member states agreed on an initial U.S.-led push to reform the rules around disease outbreaks.
China To Help Lead WHO Despite Controversy – June 1, 2022
Eurozone hits 8.1% inflation as energy costs soar – May 31, 2022
Kenyan Wins Restaurant Award For Feeding 40,000 Children – May 31, 2022
US National Guard planning ‘cooperation’ with Taiwan military – May 31, 2022
EU Agrees To Block Most But Not All Russian Oil – May 31, 2022
Canada’s Trudeau announces ‘national freeze’ on handgun ownership, mandatory gun buyback legislation – May 30, 2022
European Union agrees to ban most Russian oil imports – May 30, 2022
Israeli Air Force simulates widescale strike on Iran nuclear facilities
Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted air maneuvers over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday night, simulating striking Iranian nuclear facilities.
Sa’ar’s New Hope said holding talks with Likud over potential new government
The coalition’s New Hope party is holding behind-the-scenes talks with the opposition Likud over options for a potential alternate government, Hebrew-language media reported on Wednesday.
Israel launches government program to support LGBT community – June 1, 2022
Israel Says Iran Used Stolen UN Watchdog Documents to Evade Nuclear Probes – May 31, 2022
IDF chief of staff in Cyprus for joint military exercise – May 31, 2022
Israel, UAE ink ‘groundbreaking’ free trade deal, in 1st with Arab state – May 31, 2022
Cyber agency: Voting software vulnerable in some states
Electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities that leave them susceptible to hacking if unaddressed, the nation’s leading cybersecurity agency says in an advisory sent to state election officials.
Supreme Court Blocks Social Media Anti-Censorship Law
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Texas anti-censorship law Tuesday that would ban social media platforms like Facebook from censoring dissenting opinions.
Biden doesn’t believe in hardening schools, White House says – May 31, 2022
Biden Justice Department appeals ruling that lifted federal mask mandate – May 31, 2022
Police Investigated Over US School Attack – May 30, 2022
Biden signals support for banning most popular U.S. handgun — the 9mm – May 30, 2022
Texas Police Admit ‘Wrong Decision’ In School Massacre – May 29, 2022
Fed government revises first-quarter GDP, contraction worse than originally estimated – May 29, 2022
Schumer blocks Senate GOP school safety bill, angering Republicans – May 29, 2022
Nigeria: 31 people die in stampede for free food at church event
Thirty-one people, including numerous children, were killed Saturday during a stampede at a church’s free food event in Nigeria’s River state, the Associated Press reports.
First transgender Lutheran bishop has been asked to resign
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has asked Megan Rohrer, its first transgender bishop, to resign after the cleric fired a Hispanic pastor on a culturally important religious day for the Latinx community, Church Leaders (CL) reports.
Head of Nigerian Methodist Church kidnapped, released next day – May 31, 2022
Police Burns Church Building In Central India – May 31, 2022
China Prevents Christian Wedding – May 31, 2022
India: Christian pastors ordered to cease all ministry – May 30, 2022
China: Christian coupled jailed and penniless for selling the Bible – May 30, 2022
India: Hindu authorities shut down church following complaints about conversions to Christianity – May 30, 2022
Pakistan: Catholic girl abducted, forced to marry Muslim man, family “pleading with police” for help – May 30, 2022
Today, we will hear the cry of the children of Israel for water, and how God provides through a miraculous (and unusual) way.
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In today’s chapter, we hear about the birth of Moses, the man who God will use in the future to deliver his people, Israel, and his life in his early years. Then, as he leaves Egypt, goes to Midian, marries, begins a family, and starts a new life as a Shepherd.
Do You Know My Father? 