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The Israeli delegation returns after a framework for a deal was agreed on, but Hamas needs to weigh in on it before any deal can be done. We'll discuss these events and much more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 141. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNFmnooTx1oIhAFxpVMJxuZRvVRuCkkZ3EiusKzIrrg/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://twitter.com/BarakRavid/status/1761447322368496091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1761447322368496091%7Ctwgr%5E9672be90fa919c8e9dc1ff56188fbf35984de167%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.i24news.tv%2Fen https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-paris-israel-and-mediators-agree-on-outline-for-hostage-deal-pending-hamas-okay/ https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/2024-02-24/live-updates-788570 https://embassies.gov.il/holysee/AboutIsrael/the-middle-east/Pages/The%20Hamas-Covenant.aspx

We're seeing a startling decline of biblical faith in America, particularly among youth. And its implications for the nation's future are stark. We'll explore this and more in this edition of GNITN. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12HyRUQuxx8bltdybFtatE-6B8-tFYP2v/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102648254600883731375&rtpof=true&sd=true sources: https://harbingersdaily.com/is-america-on-the-precipice-of-christian-invisibility/ https://cherylchumley.substack.com/p/america-on-the-precipice-of-christian https://washingtonstand.com/commentary/as-the-world-continues-to-turn-away-from-christ-teen-mental-health-worsens

Israel proposes plans for what will happen once the war is over and Qatar is under pressure from allegations they are strong supporters of Hamas. We'll broach those issues in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 140. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cW3vCDePEMnZqkrRBKmPwfzI1BCGHAxo4nLiS9Wcmcw/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-788475 https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1708684312-pa-rejects-netanyahu-s-post-war-plan-as-attempt-to-prolong-genocide https://www2.cbn.com/news/israel/israels-ultimatum-ahead-ramadan-free-hostages-or-face-tougher-idf-action https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-788543

Talk of a new hostage deal is floated when Hamas signaled it might relax its demands. We'll talk about that and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 138. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ROKcw5nZHJ_jocldT6PcBhfaBiqKBnDvT1OzRe9McuU/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1708541403-benny-gantz-early-signs-of-progress-in-hostage-deal-negotiations https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-788161 https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1708507968-israeli-official-to-i24news-no-softening-in-hamas-stance-yet-downplays-reports-of-breakthrough https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-788080 https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-787916

As we reflect on life's fleeting nature, we can and should draw lessons from history and learn to live with purpose and faith. We'll take a closer look at how that is possible in thie edition of GNITN. Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/18RnYuwvzvpAgrlzrIzywMBYIo88ImktXY9xSngef3s0/edit?usp=sharing sources: https://www.history.com/news/why-coca-cola-new-coke-flopped https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/vesuvius-erupts

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the topic of speculation both for his whereabouts as well as his health. And someone believes God judged Israel with the attacks on October 7th. We'll broach those issues and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 137. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VG2VP6rHPG3ifdWNPGQjO3IZAfRPQqtzKIPpAo6Cra4/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-month-after-they-entered-gaza-qatar-says-hamas-has-begun-giving-meds-to-hostages/ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1708411173-israel-fears-hamas-chief-sinwar-escaped-to-egypt-report https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-787919 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/hezbollah-has-inter-regional-tunnel-network-stretching-hundreds-of-km-676633 https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-787999 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-787956?dicbo=v2-g2cwLBM

Footage is released proving that a family thought killed survived the October 7th terrorist attack. And the West Bank in Israel is the center of a lot of activity, both in the area and in courts around the world. We'll explore those issues and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 136. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qa4LUslAg1LDmDRFhs9-_Isk-B65Ww7K8xLWUZ8jf4k/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-787821 https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-787810 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-injured-in-west-bank-ied-attack-sparking-fiery-settler-retaliation/ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/1708376373-spain-threatens-unilateral-sanctions-on-violent-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-finds-video-of-bibas-family-in-gaza-very-concerned-for-mother-youngest-hostages/

Prime Minister Netanyahu draws a line in the sand with Hamas and Hamas swears they are being flexible in negotiations. We'll discuss those issues and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 134. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b5sTH49I6bVZ8jknddUsUoRrFKmA7nTKYf4DEwDJOJY/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1708192398-netanyahu-once-hamas-gives-up-hallucinatory-demands-hostage-talks-can-progress https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pm-stonewalls-when-asked-why-idf-didnt-enter-rafah-at-outset-of-ground-offensive/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/today-it-is-us-tomorrow-it-could-be-you-says-daughter-of-hamas-hostage-at-jerusalem-protest/ https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-787417 https://www.ifi.org.il/en/prayer/2024-02-16

Those of us who are students of Bible prophecy can fall into fear and depression over all the things Jesus predicted would happen just before He returns. Can prophecy be more than a downer? We'll take a close look at that question and more in thie edition of GNITN. Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwLD6f5zBvpO7OPQOT17REqlyoNIDQbU6ip1HWjn0Mw/edit?usp=sharing

The IDF will go into Rafah unless all the hostages are released, and the two state solution is nixed by Netanyahu ... again. We'll talk about those issues and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 133. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoPAXx03nLj9p3FBF6yJ6f_xE9Yhv-PD0YNDfFG-PpE/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-787344 https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-says-israel-will-pay-in-blood-for-civilian-deaths-during-strikes/ https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-787354 https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1708092528-israel-has-no-intention-of-expulsing-the-palestinians-out-of-gaza-foreign-minister-says https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-and-biden-speak-as-divides-sharpen-on-palestinian-state-rafah-operation/?utm_source=article_hpsidebar&utm_medium=desktop_site&utm_campaign=fm-well-coordinate-with-egypt-on-rafah-and-refugees-no-plans-to-deport-palestinians

During the Super Bowl another ad from the "He Gets Us" folks showed up. Is the best way to build the Kingdom of God? We'll take a close look at that question and more in thie edition of GNITN. Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlmJKJZkvWe5iKXcl952LiCYtl4q2Jd1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102648254600883731375&rtpof=true&sd=true sources: https://hegetsus.com/en/about-us

Video footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and his family moving through the tunnels surfaced today. And hostage talks in Cairo ended without a deal. We'll explore those issues and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 130. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eW6WtxUWM4PQU8Ys3elbBen4fsgzMwlXbTRDTVHkGCo/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1707840241-hamas-chief-sinwar-hiding-in-tunnels-with-wife-and-children-new-footage-shows-report https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-786762 https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/meeting-on-hostage-talks-in-cairo-ends-israel-delegation-on-way-back/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sees-real-progress-on-framework-for-hostage-release-says-senior-official/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-military-achievements-in-gaza-very-high-but-still-a-long-way-to-go/?utm_source=article_hpsidebar&utm_medium=desktop_site&utm_campaign=us-sees-real-progress-on-framework-for-hostage-release-says-senior-official

In a daring mission, the IDF executed the successful release of two hostages with prospects of more to come. And there is a growing rift between Biden and Netanyahu. We'll talk about both of these topics in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 129. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DGKoBYn6vhH5swuDLsIH98_7xuFKxHmnX8q4TSrSnHc/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-rescues-2-hostages-from-south-gazas-rafah-in-daring-nighttime-operation/ https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-786584 https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-786582 https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-reportedly-fed-up-with-netanyahu-calls-him-asshole-over-conduct-of-gaza-war/

The cacophony of calls for Israel to not take the fight to Hamas in Rafah is being heard from all over the world. And Netanyahu insists it must be done to win the war. We'll explore these calls to halt the fighting and the responses in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 128. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19A80X2UziuurU_NgQaAEU-ZvGjRpRaB_qgBDolwe1cY/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-786372

The IDF released information on a hidden data center used by Hamas, but located directly below the Gaza headquarters of the UNRWA. We'll take a closer look at this report in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War, Day 127 Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EzTi1T-CgTNhM9TNmCs-yJdhgHCegee5YeYTfSqfvHo/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/directly-beneath-unrwas-gaza-headquarters-idf-uncovers-top-secret-hamas-data-center/ https://twitter.com/UNLazzarini/status/1756377920254218556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1756377920254218556%7Ctwgr%5E11fb0650a4fe4d0d00656d741eb1d74480bf78d5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.i24news.tv%2Fen https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/oh-you-knew-israel-says-unrwa-chose-to-ignore-facts-after-hamas-top-secret-center-found-under-gaza-hq/

With so many people chiding Christians who believe in a pretribulation Rapture as being escapists and not ready for hard times the question must be asked just how does one prepare to go through the Tribulation? We'll take a close look at that question and more in this edition of GNITN. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11h2O6odL9obQBxuKnbqP9SRwGh3xlMA9DiKK2tGWeQ4/edit?usp=sharing

In a recent press conference Biden called the response to the war in Gaza as being "over the top." It was unclear what he meant, but those comments were clarified today. We'll broach that issue and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 126. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tdTmiOUpeymO9PJ00KJ4dQD2xQ1aHmhrd775LCIMHp0/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/footage-shows-medication-packages-in-gaza-tunnel-where-hostages-were-held/ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/1707504997-netanyahu-orders-idf-to-plan-civilian-evacuation-and-military-strategy-for-rafah-operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-says-idf-must-operate-in-rafah-but-will-let-civilians-evacuate-first/ https:/www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-clarifies-biden-spoke-of-israel-when-he-said-gaza-response-over-the-top/

Apparently the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar has gone silent for the last 10 days. And The United States is meddling by telling Israel how they should fight the war. We'll talk about these topics and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 125. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16qMYA0dAU6BJcthMcU9GkDP3SPumoMJ_-sHLEUyJyag/edit?usp=sharing Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/sinwar-said-out-of-contact-for-past-10-days-leading-hamas-to-respond-to-qatari-framework-without-him/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-hezbollah-commander-hit-in-apparent-israeli-strike-as-air-force-head-threatens-more/ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/1707423680-u-s-issues-warning-to-israel-over-potential-rafah-operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-intelligence-officials-reportedly-tell-congress-that-israel-not-close-to-defeating-hamas/

US Secretary of State Blinken spoke at a visit to Israel and brought up many topics, but mentioned treating civilians humanely as if Israel isn't already doing that. We'll exlore Blinkens comments and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 124. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2JyPBt6XoLpB2BujjBOi832uQOMvPkDOABULYlvHOg/edit?usp=sharing

Right now the world is faced with the growing exploitation of children through sex trafficking. In this special interview we talk with Luke and Maggie Uebelher who are ministers in the Philippines where sex trafficking is rampant and learn how they are making a difference there. Get his book: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Fearful-Foolish-Living-Troubled-ebook/dp/B0BRBTDDC5?ref_=ast_author_mpb https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeuebelher https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077395525353&sk=photos

Hamas finally responds to the latest hostage deal and concerns of Hezbollah sleeper cells in America are raised. We'll broach theses issues in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 123. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LaQWbLwMJvVY4Wq3IPMn2CGYaOJF5dumkuLPzA0GfJs/edit?usp=sharing

Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told a United States Representative they are prepared to settle the hostilities with Hezbollah anyway they can. When speaking to IDF troops, Gallant hinted that they have more military abilities than previously known. We'll explore these topics and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 121. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwZeBRHIl-qqSAak35UyVIusEEYcgkADC3JLlopZ06w/edit?usp=sharing

Hamas is trying to reestablish a government in Gaza City since the IDF withdrew from the area. And while seeming to be helpful there they are caught keeping humanitarian aid from the Gaza citizens. We'll discuss these issues in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 120. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGMEdQhFODR_Afg0mV7eRqIyVEBLrbVN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105493424391418716616&rtpof=true&sd=true

It seems like the office of the prophet and the gift of prophecy is under fire by even secular media. We'll take a closer look at this trend and see if the Church should embrace or discard them in this edition of GNITN. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K5GhAGt3k_ANXGNleMNKYJYjPuBPIEXn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102648254600883731375&rtpof=true&sd=true

As negotiations for another and hopefully final deal for release of the hostages in Israel continue, both sides have firm lines drawn in the sand. We'll discuss that concern and more in this special edition of GNITN, Israel at War Day 119. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zMS-VvhgzoPfz_Gp6rjETtHQ-HsY3z4J4-pxdbeYBhI/edit?usp=sharing