Moving on to Psalm 2, we will read and discuss idols and idolatry, Biden and adoption laws, language barriers, Babel, wars and hatred, and uniting as one. We will also discuss the law of God and our obligation today.
Iran Tripling Production Near Weapons-Grade Uranium; Armed Confrontation Closer
A nuclear arms confrontation between Iran and Israel and its allies has come closer after confirmation that Tehran tripled production of nearly weapons-grade uranium, Worthy News established Wednesday.
German Ex-Finance Minister Schäuble Dies, Leaving Behind Strong Nation
Wolfgang Schäuble, the Christian Democratic politician who helped lead Europe’s largest economy through the worst financial challenges since World War Two, has died at the age of 81, his family said.
UK Government Publishes Draft Guidance for Schools to Inform Parents If Child Wants to Change Gender
The UK’s Conservative government last week published draft guidelines indicating that schools in England should tell the parents if a child wants to change their gender identity, Politico reports.
Hungary’s Premier Defends Trump Actions; Promises Talks With Ukrainian Leader – December 27, 2023
US Military Downs Houthi Missiles And Drones – December 27, 2023
Russia Admits Warship Hit In Turbulent Christmas (Worthy News Radio) – December 26, 2023
Russia Completes Nuclear Deliveries To Belarus – December 26, 2023
US Hit Terror Groups In Iraq – December 26, 2023
Iran Vows Retaliation After Israel Kills General – December 26, 2023
Tensions in Middle East Intensify As Iran Adds ‘Fully Smart’ 1000-Km Cruise Missiles to its Arsenal – December 25, 2023
U.S. Alleges China’s Theft of AI Technology Boosting Espionage Against American Citizens – December 25, 2023
Ukraine Christmas Overshadowed By Russian Attacks (Worthy News Radio) – December 24, 2023
Iran Denies Planning Houthi Attacks – December 24, 2023
Israel Fighting Multi-Front War, Israeli Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front war, being attacked from seven different sides. Gallant warned of a long, brutal war with a heavy price and stressed the need for national determination and unity in the coming months.
Hezbollah Hit Israel’s Church And Troops, Injuring Several
Israel’s military said Tuesday an anti-tank missile fired from the “terror group Hezbollah” in Lebanon had struck a church in northern Israel and injured a civilian in the latest cross-border attacks that also moderately injured nine Israeli soldiers.
Pre-Emptive Strike Against Hezbollah Thwarted by Biden
President Biden reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a preemptive strike against Hezbollah, citing concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Israel Hits Hezbollah with ‘Wide-Scale’ Airstrikes As Rockets Fall From Lebanon – December 25, 2023
War Prompts Cancelation Bethlehem Christmas – December 25, 2023
UN Security Council Passes Resolution to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Gaza; U.S. Abstains and Expresses Criticism of UN – December 22, 2023
Israel Claims 2,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed in December, 8,000 Overall; Lebanon Border Heats Up – December 21, 2023
ICE Agents Arrest 26 Convicted Sexual Predators in 2-Day Operation in LA
ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Los Angeles agents arrested 26 convicted criminals who were illegally living in the U.S. during a two-day enforcement operation that took place between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20, ICE says.
US Messianic Congregation Vandalized
Messianic Jewish believers in New Jersey were searching for answers after their congregation’s property was attacked and turned into “a war zone.”
Two parents have filed suit against the Rockford Public School District in Michigan after teachers at their 13 year-old autistic daughter’s teachers began using her stated preferred masculine name and pronouns without telling them, the Hill reports.
Trump Vows To End ‘War On Christians’ – December 26, 2023
US Marks Anniversary of Repeal of Exclusion Act As Surge of Chinese Immigrants Come to America – December 25, 2023
School Boards Begin Voting On New Measure to Allow Chaplains to Volunteer in Schools – December 25, 2023
US Government Backs Anti-Israel Groups Through ‘Dark Money’ Scheme – December 25, 2023
Michigan’s Capitol Faces ‘Satanic’ Christmas – December 24, 2023
Biden Approves $886 Billion Defense Bill and FISA Extension on Friday, Right Before Christmas – December 22, 2023
SCOTUS Rejects Special Counsel’s Request to Decide Trump’s Immunity Claim, Handing Trump a Win – December 22, 2023
Nigeria: At Least 160 Christians Massacred in “Well Coordinated” Genocidal Christmas Attacks
Islamic terrorists slaughtered at least 160 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state during “well-coordinated” genocidal attacks carried out from Saturday night through Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
China: Government Directs Christian Groups to Emphasize Identification with Chinese Culture
China’s governing Communist Party has instructed state-approved Christian church organizations that they must “strictly” manage their religious affairs in a manner that emphasizes their identification with the Chinese communist government and with Chinese culture and nationalism, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.
A US military veteran who was shot in the head while street preaching in Arizona last month is making such remarkable steps toward recovery that his wife has described them as “miracles,” CBN News reports.
Mauritania: Authorities Arrest 15 Christian Leaders After Circulation of Baptism – December 27, 2023
Indonesia: Rights Advocates Call for Amendment/Revocation of Blasphemy Law Against Islam – December 26, 2023
Uganda: Two Christians Jailed, Charged With Blaspheming Islam by Preaching Gospel – December 26, 2023
Arrests And Security Around European Churches Amid Fears Of Christmas Attacks – December 25, 2023
Vietnamese Christian Refugees Facing Arrest and Harassment in Thailand – December 22, 2023
Christian Colleges Have Increased Their Support for Abortion/Planned Parenthood Since 2021, Study Shows – December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians Continues, 8 Murdered in Plateau State – December 21, 2023
UN Climate Conference Agrees On World Without Fossil Fuels
Delegates at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, have approved a deal to “transition” the world away from fossil fuels.
Australians To Be ‘Fined’ For Using Cash
The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that access to cash will become harder for Australians and that banks and other users of banknotes or coins should face fees for moving it around.
Poland Outraged After MP Attacks Menorah At Hanukkah
Poland’s new prime minister, Israel, and the United States have condemned a far-right Polish legislator for extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah in the Polish parliament.
Turkey Legislator Collapses After Warning Israel Of ‘Wrath of Allah’ – December 13, 2023
Canada Offers Free Menstrual Products To All Genders – December 13, 2023
Reactor Mimicking Sun Billed As Humanity’s Panacea For Energy Needs – December 13, 2023
Russia Has Suffered Massive Losses, U.S. Intelligence Says – December 12, 2023
Russia Inaugurates New Nuclear Submarines – December 12, 2023
US To Use Sweden’s Bases Ahead Of NATO Membership – December 12, 2023
Missile Attack on Tanker in Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels – December 12, 2023
France, Germany, and Italy Call for EU Sanctions on Hamas – December 11, 2023
Ukraine’s President In US As Western Support For War Diminishes – December 11, 2023
Iran-Backed Terror Groups Target US Forces, Embassy – December 11, 2023
Israel Under World Pressure To End War Against Hamas
Israel came under more world pressure Wednesday after the United Nations General Assembly and even its ally, the United States, criticized the Jewish nation’s military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
Netanyahu Declares: ‘Gaza Will Not Become Hamastan or Fatahstan’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the United States’ proposals to install a reformed Palestinian Authority in Gaza following the completion of Israel’s military operation to remove Hamas from the Strip.
Israel Preparing For War With Hezbollah
Israel has made clear it is preparing for war against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after its military operations against Hamas in Gaza have ended.
Israel Condemns Russia’s Close Ties With Iran As Fears Grow Of Broader War – December 11, 2023
Intense Clashes Persist in Southern Gaza; Hamas Forces Near Collapse in Northern Gaza – December 11, 2023
Airstrikes in Syria Kill Four, Two Hezbollah Fighters – December 11, 2023
Israel Carries Out ‘Extensive’ Airstrikes in Gaza – December 8, 2023
Israel Mourning Death Of Minister’s Son – December 8, 2023
Israeli Police Stops Jerusalem March – December 7, 2023
Netanyahu Issues Threat, “If Hezbollah Starts All-Out War, It Will Turn Beirut Into Gaza’ – December 7, 2023
FBI and Homeland Security Issue PSA of Potential Lone Wolf Attacks This Holiday Season
On Tuesday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released a Public Service Announcement cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East has “likely increased the risk of lone-actor violence at large public gatherings during the winter season.”
New York Court of Appeal Rules Gun Owners Can Bring Firearms to Houses of Worship
A US court of appeals ruled Friday that New York state cannot prevent gun owners from bringing their weapons to houses of worship as to do so would be unconstitutional, Reuters reports.
Supreme Court Will Review Abortion Pill Case Following FDA Rule Changes
The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear its first abortion-related case since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, focusing on the medication that accounts for over half of U.S. abortions.
‘Appalling’: Abortion advocacy groups received nearly $2B in taxpayer money – December 13, 2023
FDA Approves Gene-Editing Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease – December 13, 2023
Tennessee: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Age-Verification Bill for Online Pornography Distributors – December 13, 2023
Speaker Johnson Withdraws FISA Reform Legislation, Announces House Will Extend Authorization – December 12, 2023
Supreme Court Responds to Special Counsel’s Request Regarding Trump’s Claim of Immunity – December 12, 2023
Republican Impeachment Inquiry to be Voted on This Week – December 12, 2023
U.S. Constructing ‘Virtual Border Wall’ with Advanced AI Technology – December 12, 2023
China: Authorities Arrest Church Leaders, Try to Block Online Prayer
The long-persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in China’s Sichuan Province has been subjected to further intense persecution from Chinese authorities who arrested and detained church leaders and sought to block an important online prayer meeting on 9 December 2023, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: IS-Affiliated Terrorists Attack Christian Community, Hack Woman to Death, Kidnap Man
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) incorporated into Islamic State are believed to have carried out an attack on a Christian community in western Uganda last week, in which they hacked a woman to death with an ax, severely injured her nephew, and kidnapped another man, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Jihadists Continue slaughter of Christians in Lamu West
Less than two weeks after suspected al-Shabaab jihadists beheaded a 72-year-old Christian man in Kenya’s Lamu West County, terrorists kidnapped and murdered a 60-year-old Christian man in the same area on Dec. 5, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Myanmar: Military Junta Has Destroyed Over 70 churches, Arrested Dozens of Christians – December 12, 2023
India: Hindu Nationalists Attack Church, Two Christians Critically Injured, Others Wounded in Chhattisgarh State – December 11, 2023
Prison Sentence Reduced Of Algeria Church Leader – December 6, 2023
Indonesia: Muslims Block Construction of Authorized Christian School In Their Neighborhood – December 5, 2023
Biden Pledges Nearly $3 Billion To Ukraine In Largest U.S. Military Aid Package Yet
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced nearly $3 billion in new U.S. military aid for Kyiv as Ukraine marked its independence day six months after Russia invaded the country.
US carries out airstrikes on Iran-backed forces in Syria
The US military on Tuesday carried out a series of airstrikes on Iran-backed forces in Syria, emphasizing these were conducted solely to protect American troops in the region and not to escalate tensions, the Washington Examiner reports.
UN General Assembly moves closer to adopting resolution declaring abortion a ‘human right’
Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly are finalizing negotiations on a resolution that would require all U.N. agencies to declare abortion a human right, reportedly due to pressure from the European Union and the Biden administration.
Drought inflicting ‘severe impacts’ on EU energy production, as Putin tightens squeeze on gas – August 23, 2022
Nuclear deal moves closer as US says Iran has ‘finally crossed the Rubicon’ – August 23, 2022
Iran suffers another blow as IRGC officer killed in Syria – August 23, 2022
Russia Blames Ukraine For Killing Putin Ally’s Daughter – August 22, 2022
US buys massive shipment of Ukrainian grain for poor countries, other rich countries must follow suit, says WFP chief – August 22, 2022
Ukraine Suspected Of Drone Attack In Crimea – August 22, 2022
Iran must answer to IAEA probe, US says – August 22, 2022
Israeli warplanes entered Iranian airspace undetected
Israeli fighter planes have entered Iran’s airspace multiple times in recent months without being detected by either Iranian or Russian radar, the Jerusalem Post reports. The news that Israeli Air Force F-35 stealth planes had penetrated Iranian airspace in the last two months was reported by the Saudi media outlet Elaph.
Lavrov condemns ‘dangerous’ Israeli strikes in Syria, as relations with Russia sour
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday condemned “dangerous” Israeli missile strikes in Syria, underscoring the growing chill in Moscow-Jerusalem relations, which have been increasingly strained since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Gantz heads to US, vowing Israel will do ‘everything it can’ to sway Iran deal – August 23, 2022
Gantz cites parts of Jerusalem as ‘possible’ Palestinian capital – August 22, 2022
Hezbollah Attack on Israel Gas Field May Spark War With Lebanon, Israel’s Defense Head Warns – August 22, 2022
As deal looms, Lapid tells Macron Israel ‘will do everything’ to avert nuclear Iran – August 22, 2022
Biden announces cancellation of student debt
President Biden responded to pressure from progressives on Wednesday by canceling $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 per year and $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants.
California county saw 70% of criminal suspects released on $0 bail commit new crimes: DA
A California district attorney has found that more than 70% of criminal suspects released on $0 bail between 2020 and 2021 in his county committed new crimes.
‘Once in a Thousand Years’: Dallas Deluged by Massive Rainfall, Flooding – August 23, 2022
Nearly 2 million students have left public schools since 2020: report – August 23, 2022
US new home sales plunge for sixth straight month to lowest level since 2016 – August 23, 2022
America’s Top Doctor Fauci Resigns After Controversies – August 22, 2022
Judge Reinhart formally rejects DOJ argument to keep Trump affidavit sealed, calls raid ‘unprecedented’ – August 22, 2022
Durham loses key prosecutor in case against source of anti-Trump dossier as trial looms – August 22, 2022
‘In God We Trust’: Texas Law Requiring Public Schools Display National Motto Draws Backlash – August 22, 2022
Church in Afghanistan is growing amid harsh conditions
The house church movement in Afghanistan is slowly growing, despite a surrounding environment of brutal tribalism and Islamic extremist violence that forces evangelism and worship to be carried out in secret, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) reports.
China: House churches raided, leaders taken away
Chinese authorities raided four house churches this month, taking their leaders away for questioning on false allegations, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Secular High Court upholds death penalty for blasphemy
In a move that has caused severe consternation among rights groups, the secular High Court in Nigeria’s Kano state has upheld a recent death sentence given by a Sharia court to a man accused of blasphemy, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Controversially, Kano is one of 12 northern Nigerian states whose legal system operates under both the secular Nigerian penal code and the Islamic Sharia law.
Young Children Of Late Deacon Killed In Sudan – August 24, 2022
DRC: 17 Christians murdered by Islamic State-affiliated terrorists – August 24, 2022
Pakistan: Couple escape to Europe after years on death row for blasphemy – August 24, 2022
Evangelist Burnt To Death In India – August 23, 2022
China: Evangelical pastor sentenced to imprisonment for holding worship services – August 23, 2022
31 United Methodist conservative churches want to leave denomination immediately over LGBTQ issues – August 23, 2022
Conservatives split from Australian Anglican church over LGBTQ issues – August 22, 2022
Adviser To Hungary’s Premier Quits Over ‘Pure Nazi Speech’
The longtime top adviser of Hungary’s hardline nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has resigned over a “pure Nazi speech” in which he spoke out against becoming a “mixed race.”
IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is galloping ahead, we have very limited visibility
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi warned on Friday that Iran’s nuclear program is “galloping ahead” and his agency has very limited visibility on what is happening.
EU Agrees To Reduce Gas Consumption Despite Hungary’s Objections – July 26, 2022
As NATO Grows, China and Russia Seek to Bring Iran, Saudi Arabia Into Fold – July 26, 2022
Japanese volcano Sakurajima erupts triggering alert level 5 – July 26, 2022
Russia’s Gazprom says it’s cutting gas to Nord Stream to 20% of capacity – July 26, 2022
Wheat Prices Up Sharply After Strike On Odesa, Despite Moscow Denying Impact Of Attack – July 26, 2022
Myanmar’s Military Executes Four Activists – July 26, 2022
Israeli scientists discover method to accurately predict major earthquakes
Israeli scientists have published a study detailing a method by which a major earthquake can be predicted with 80% accuracy 48 hours before it strikes, the Jerusalem Post reports. Devastating, deadly earthquakes have occurred in all parts of the world, including the Far East and Europe, and are not confined to specific regions.
Israel says Russians fired at its jets over Syria in May in ‘one-off’
Israel said on Tuesday that its military jets came under Russian anti-aircraft fire over Syria in May but they missed their target, describing the confrontation as a “one-off incident”.
‘All of Israel’s gas fields are under threat’: Nasrallah in fresh threat over offshore rigs – July 26, 2022
‘No one knows what Putin wants,’ say Israeli officials as rift with Russia deepens – July 26, 2022
Multiple Russian-Jewish organizations sent warnings by Russian gov’t – July 26, 2022
Syria says Israeli airstrikes near Damascus kill 3 soldiers, wound 7 – July 24, 2022
Biden administration plans ID cards for unauthorized immigrants
The Biden administration is hoping to roll out a pilot scheme that would provide unauthorized immigrants with temporary ID cards while they await a decision on their immigration cases, Axios reports. The government will seek Congressional approval for the plan before the midterm elections in November.
22 states sue to stop Biden administration from linking school lunches to gender-identity agenda
Twenty-two Republican attorneys general sued Tuesday to block the Agriculture Department’s newly announced guidance making student-lunch funds contingent on enforcing the Biden administration’s gender-identity agenda.
Democrats introduce bill to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices – July 26, 2022
ICE developing program to give ID cards to illegal immigrants, as border crisis rages – July 26, 2022
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation – July 26, 2022
Kansans to vote on removing abortion protections from state constitution – July 26, 2022
Judge rules life beginning at conception is a ‘distinctly Christian’ idea, blocks Kentucky abortion ban – July 26, 2022
Protesters Gather Outside Indiana Statehouse While Lawmakers Debate Abortion Ban – July 26, 2022
House Intelligence Committee member warns DNA testing could lead to targeted bioweapons – July 24, 2022
Four Baptist Christians Facing Death Hiding In Sudan
Four members of the Sudanese Baptist Church in western Sudan’s Central Darfur state are in hiding amid concerns they may be executed after the men were released on bail, Worthy News learned Monday.
UK: Christian fired for “hate speech” against gay community files suit against employer
A Christian mayoral candidate in the UK is suing her employer for wrongful dismissal after she was fired for spreading “hate speech” by including her belief in traditional Christian marriage in her election campaign leaflet, CBN News reports.
Uganda: Pentecostal Christian murdered by Islamic extremists – July 26, 2022
Canada: Pastor wins appeal against conviction for defying COVID-19 orders – July 26, 2022
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers For Corona Suffering President Biden – July 24, 2022
Iran: Christian converts convicted of house-church membership – July 21, 2022
68 Christians Killed In Nigeria State – July 20, 2022
UK: Charges dismissed against elderly woman arrested for praying outside abortion clinic – July 20, 2022
Over 100 Florida churches file suit against United Methodist Church over LGBTQ stance – July 20, 2022
Do You Know My Father? 