Generational curses are a real thing.

Sitting down with Charisma media, Apostle Alexander Pagani, author of the bestselling book “The Secrets to Generational Curses,” is going Beyond the Article to share these important revelations with the body of Christ.

Jumping right into the fray of recent discussions on whether a Christian can be under the effects of a generational curse, Pagani explains using Scripture why Christians still suffer under these conditions.

“The Bible is very clear that Jesus broke the power of sin, not the presence of sin. Jesus broke the power of the curse, not the presence of the curse. Up until the consummation of all things that we see in 1 Corinthians chapter 15, where death is swallowed up in victory, then the presence of sin, the presence of curses will be completely eradicated,” says Pagani.

In the meantime, generational curses continue to be an area that many Christians are unfamiliar with and do not fully understand.

“I deal with that in the first chapter of my book. We demystify [generational curses] through the help of the Holy Spirit and through Scripture. The arch-nemesis to the revelation of generational curses will probably be misinformation,” Pagani says.

“The second reason why we struggle with that is because [of] the sensationalism and the unbiblical practices and methods by those who maybe have an idea about generational curses, but don’t know how to substantiate those ideas with Scripture,” he adds.

When believers increase their time and efforts into understanding the Scripture, they increase their understanding of God’s will and righteousness. But, Pagani warns, it is important to keep your eyes on God and not drift into tunnel-vision about curses or other demonic entities.

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“Not everything is the direct result of a generational curse. We do not want to become curse conscious, just like we do not want to become demon conscious. Some stuff is personal choice, irresponsibility or just not knowing,” Pagani explains.

There are three common ways that generational curses take up residence in people’s lives, says Pagani.

“Number one: through invitation…Someone has to initiate the curse. Why? Because God is just in the courtroom of heaven…which means that you are not going to get cursed by something that was not initiated.

“The second way is through ignorance. Which means you’re doing something, you’re initiating something, but you don’t that initiation of what you’re doing is actually wrong…[Many] Christians sometimes practice sin that opens a door to a curse without realizing it.

“Number three is by inheritance, which means someone in the bloodline is doing it. And that has been transferred to the third and fourth generations. So, here you are, born into a family or household that is genetically…dealing with some things that they find themselves. …It doesn’t mean that you’re not safe. It doesn’t mean that you don’t love the Lord. It means that there is something genetically coming down the bloodline through inheritance that Christ is wanting to deal with when He feels the Christian is ready to deal with it.

“And through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit will reveal it.”

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Continuing in his “Signs of the Times” sermon series, Pastor Jentezen Franklin of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, could not have picked a more appropriate time for such a teaching.

In the wake of Israel being the target of an unprecedented and unprovoked attack by the demonically-driven Hamas terror group, Franklin shared the words of Jesus pertaining to the end times and how every believer needs to be aware of His words, and be ready.

It starts with biblical literacy.

“You ought to know this chapter (Matthew 24). Chapter 24 ought to be read by every Christian. You need to read it this week. You need to read the book of Revelation. Personally. Every person in this church should say ‘I have read the book of Revelation,'” Franklin implored the congregation.

“Even if you don’t understand it, Revelation 1:3 says that blessed is he who reads and hears these words. If you’ll just read the book, it’s the only book in the Bible that you’re guaranteed to have a blessing come on you when you read that book,” teaches Franklin.

Franklin is joined by many other Christian leaders, ministers and evangelist proclaiming that the return of Jesus is getting close.

Using the words of Jesus, Franklin explains that the generation that sees the fig tree come to life, which is representative of the nation of Israel, will not pass away.

“Jesus Himself began to tell them [disciples] that there would be a generation of people that would witness a rapid fulfillment of prophecy, all of them, suddenly one after another,” shares Franklin.

Pastor Franklin confirmed that, after the third creation of the nation of Israel came to fruition in 1948, only the Father knows the day and time of the rapture, but—are we ready for it?

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“As Pastor, I feel the urge in the need to warn you and to proclaim and to compel you to be ready for the coming of the Lord,” reveals Franklin. “But what if He came today?! Do you understand the return of Jesus is imminent?”

A recent Lifeway survey discovered only 30% of Protestant preachers teach on the rapture. This begs the question: How many people who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ are prepared for the rapture?

“How close are we?” asks Franklin after revealing the book of Psalms describes a generation as 70-80 years.

“How soon could Jesus return? I mean, seven years we could be in the Millennium if Jesus came today. This thing could happen at any moment and Jesus said you better be ready,” he continues.

As prophecies of earthquakes increasing come to pass, as prophecies of wars and rumors of wars come to pass, as prophecies of pestilence and famine come to pass, all at the same time in this generation, Franklin encourages believers to be like the virgins who took with them enough oil to await the coming Bridegroom.

“I’m telling you, what I’m preaching to you, we’re seeing fulfillment of prophecy that is astounding…but now, nobody really is looking for Jesus to come. We [the church] really don’t believe He’s coming back.”

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s incredible four-touchdown performance at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday left thousands of fans showering him with praise.

However, amid the cheers and accolades, McCaffrey remained steadfast in his routine, one that revolves around faith and maintaining his humility.

McCaffrey’s faith in God plays a central role in his life, and he doesn’t let the spotlight of the NFL distract him from his relationship with the Almighty. In an interview with the “San Francisco Chronicle,” he reveals that he prays throughout the game, both on the sideline and in the huddle. His prayers are not for personal glory but for gratitude and the well-being of everyone on the field.

“My faith is very important to me and that’s why I’m praying all the time,” McCaffrey explains. “When you have a bunch of people chanting your name, it’s important that you give the honor and glory back to the person, God, that’s allowing me to do this.”

In Philippians 4:6, the Bible encourages us with these words: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God.” McCaffrey’s actions mirror this verse, as he continually turns to prayer, thanking God for the opportunity to play the sport he loves.

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Last season, San Francisco fell just one win short of reaching the Super Bowl, facing a heartbreaking defeat in the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The loss came after quarterback Brock Purdy sustained an elbow injury.

While McCaffrey and Purdy have developed a strong connection on the field, they share a deeper bond rooted in their faith in God. Purdy spoke about McCaffrey during a recent conversation with Sports Spectrum, highlighting McCaffrey’s influence within the 49ers organization and how he has played a crucial role in Purdy’s spiritual journey.

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“I didn’t know what to expect going into a professional locker room, who’s a believer, who’s not or any of that stuff,” Purdy tells Sports Spectrum in the interview. “And I was very fortunate and blessed to have guys like Charlie Woerner, Christian McCaffrey, pastor Earl Smith, Oren Burks, these guys that are just solid believers. We’d meet before road games and just have our little Bible studies. But the biggest thing for me was, man, having fellowship. You’re in a crazy business, you’re on the road, you’re going to different places. But to have guys that believe in the Lord and can help you and pour into you with their experiences and everything, I found that huge.”

Even in the midst of tremendous success, McCaffrey remains humble, acknowledging that his talents and achievements are gifts from God. He understands that the honor and glory should ultimately go back to the One who enables him to excel on the field.

McCaffrey’s humility is not just evident in his words but in his actions. He consistently includes Bible verses in his social media posts, such as Philippians 4:6, using his platform to share his faith with others. His life serves as a testament to the freedom that comes with surrendering everything to God.

In a world where many seek personal recognition and fame, Christian McCaffrey stands as an example of how faith and humility can coexist with remarkable achievements. His unwavering dedication to both his sport and his Creator reminds us that true greatness is found in giving glory where it is due, and that is to God.

As we witness his journey, may we be inspired to embrace humility in our own lives, recognizing that all our abilities and successes are ultimately gifts from a loving and gracious God. Just as McCaffrey finds strength in surrendering to God’s plan, may we too find peace in letting go of the illusion of control and placing our trust in the one who holds our future in His hands.

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To sip or not to sip? That is the question.

According to pastor and theologian John Piper, his idea of allowing coffee in a church sanctuary was the question that set the world of X (formerly known as Twitter) ablaze in dissenting opinions.

“Can we reassess whether Sunday coffee-sipping in the sanctuary fits?” Piper posted while following it up with a Bible verse from Hebrews 12:28 which reads:

“Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.”

As of the writing of this article, the post has been viewed on X by more than 2.5 million people, many of whom were sharing their thoughts on the matter with equal amounts of passion.

Can we reassess whether Sunday coffee-sipping in the sanctuary fits?

“Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.” Hebrews 12:28

— John Piper (@JohnPiper) September 30, 2023

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Some believe that drinks of any kind have no place in a sanctuary during a service. And that having one reduces the holiness of the moment and cheapens the experience that is supposed to be holy before the Lord.

Others spoke quite the contrary.

One user pointed out that Jesus fed 10,000 people during His sermons, and others claim that their attention can be firmly placed upon they Lord while they sip coffee after getting their kids dressed and transported to church.

A few even mentioned the first church services were held in people’s homes where they ate and communed with one another, and that did not seem to hinder the spread of the gospel in the early church.

With all the theological debate taking place between issues such as cessationism vs. continuationism, chalk up one more area where Christians of all types of backgrounds and denominations just can’t seem to get on the same page.

Who knew that coffee in church was such a hot topic?

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Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently made a remarkable discovery in Israel’s Judean desert. Unearthed at a remote site dating back to the early sixth century, this Byzantine Greek inscription carries immense historical and religious significance.

Situated in an area accessible only by donkeys due to its lack of roads, the inscription adorns a building stone from an ancient monastery. Marked with a cross, it comprises a phrase paraphrasing the first two verses of Psalm 86: “Jesus Christ, guard me, for I am poor and needy.” This remarkable find is unique in its grandeur and serves as a testament to the enduring power of faith.

An inscription dated to the Byzantine era at discovered Hyrcania in the Judean Desert. It adapts Psalm 86:1–2 addressing it to Jesus; saying “Jesus Christ, guard me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am faithful to you”. pic.twitter.com/SmHyinxu6O

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Epigraphist Avner Ecker of Bar-Ilan University notes the inscription’s “minor grammatical errors,” suggesting that the individual responsible for it likely spoke a Semitic language rather than native Greek. The location of the discovery, about 10.5 miles southeast of Jerusalem and five miles from Qumran and the Dead Sea, holds historical significance as well.

“This psalm holds a special place in the [Hebrew] Masoretic text as a designated prayer and is notably one of the most frequently recited psalms in Christian liturgy,” Ecker says. “Thus, the monk drew a graffito of a cross onto the wall, accompanied by a prayer with which he was very familiar.”

The site, known as Hyrcania, was a fortress dating back to the late second or early first century BC. Around AD 492, a Christian monk named Holy Sabbas established a small monastery there. Even after the Islamic conquest of the Byzantine province Palaestina Secunda in AD 635, the monastery continued to operate, demonstrating the persistence of the Christian faith amidst changing times. However, by the early ninth century, the monastery was apparently abandoned.

Despite attempts to revive the monastery in the 1930s, local Bedouins thwarted those efforts.

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The recent archaeological excavation led by Oren Gutfeld and Michal Haber marks the first academic and methodological exploration of the site. Their team, with assistance from Carson-Newman University and American Veterans Archaeological Recovery members, hopes to further decipher the site’s inscriptions using advanced technology.

This remarkable discovery not only sheds light on the rich history of Christianity in the region but also illustrates the importance of preserving and exploring our shared heritage with Israel.

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Spiritual warfare is a deeply personal and spiritually charged experience for Christians.

At its core, it is the ongoing struggle between the forces of God and Satan in the spiritual realm, where Christians find themselves embroiled in an ancient battle. This battle manifests in various forms, including temptation, doubt and spiritual attacks, all aimed at testing one’s faith and resolve in the hopes of causing them to fall away from God.

To shed light on this profoundly intimate aspect of faith, Bill Wiese, the founder of Soul Choice Ministries and the author of the best-selling book “23 Minutes in Hell,” sat down with Charisma media to discuss the personal effects of spiritual warfare.

Through his extraordinary personal experience and unwavering commitment to sharing his story, Bill offers invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of spiritual warfare faced by Christians in their everyday lives.

Particularly, when something bad happens in a believer’s life, there is oftentimes a knee-jerk reaction to blame it on the devil.

Wiese cautions that it is not always the devil who is behind these events however, but instead a lack of biblical wisdom.

“Most of the time, it is our own lack of knowledge, lack of obedience, to the Word of God or just flat out not doing what the Word of God tells us. Not hearing what the Holy Spirit tells us,” explains Wiese.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Wiese shares that Christians need to be focused on a more personal battle, not focused solely on tearing down citywide strongholds, but taking control of our imagination and refusing to give the devil a place in our minds.

“The warfare is casting down imaginations. So, the devil comes with these thoughts, doubts unbelief of the Word of God, and we have to cast down those doubts, because it is an attack on our faith,” Wiese says.

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“So, when the devil comes, we have to know what the Word says to resist him, and have him go. It’s the casting down imaginations, that is the real warfare. Getting the Word in our heart, and so many Christians don’t really read the Word. So, it’s [the Word] not down in their hearts,” he adds.

Without the Spirit-inspired Scriptures rooted within our hearts, Wiese says that we are not equipped to handle the attacks of the devil when they inevitably come.

“If we do not have the Word…then the devil is not going to flee. We won’t know what to say [when] sickness comes or disease tries to hit your body. We have to combat that with the words they know [Scripture]. …That’s the resistance,” says Wiese.

Spiritual warfare, in this case, is no different than conventional warfare in the physical realm. Armies do not enter the battlefield without equipment, training and the necessary weapons to overcome their enemies. To do so in the spiritual realm against the most dangerous enemy humankind has ever faced, is more than folly, but it is spiritual suicide just as it would be to charge an enemy stronghold in a t-shirt, shorts and water pistol.

One of the driving factors that incapacitates both spiritual and physical warriors is fear. This is a tactic the enemy uses to keep Christians from ever even engaging in spiritual warfare, and allows him to win a battle without ever firing a proverbial “shot.”

“I experienced that [fear] in hell,” recalls Wiese. “It’s all the horrors in hell that you have no angels to protect you, no God to pray to. The fear is beyond anything we can imagine.

“It’s the devil that tries to place fear on us all the time. Look what we saw with COVID. So many Christians wouldn’t even go to church…they’re so afraid. What about the Word of God? What about standing on the Word and saying, ‘No. This is not going to bother me. I’m going to church.’ So that spirit of fear is real,” Wiese continues.

Laying out some of the best weaponry Christians can equip in their spiritual loadouts, Wiese says the battleplan must be led with obedience to God’s Word.

“I’m not talking about performance. I’m talking about obedience, simple things like honor your parents…honor your wife…give to the poor [and tithe],” shares Wiese.

“So being submitted to God is being obedient to all of His Word, not just picking out the things you like,” he continues.

By submitting ourselves before the Lord, and genuinely wanting to please, honor and glorify Him through our actions, we open ourselves up to the best equipment available in our battle against the devil and his minions: the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

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The Satanic Temple has found itself in a heated internal debate after its co-founder and spokesperson, Lucien Greaves, posed for a photograph with former American Atheists president David Silverman, an atheist activist known for his “anti-woke” stance on LGBTQ issues.

The photograph, taken in June, sparked outrage within the TST community. Silverman, who had previously faced accusations of sexual misconduct and drawn criticism for his comments on transgenderism, thanked Greaves for their meeting in a tweet, triggering immediate division among TST members.

While some TST members expressed concerns over Greaves associating with Silverman, Greaves defended his actions, stating that he could not vet everyone who wanted a photo with him.

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The controversy escalated into a significant rift within the Satanic Temple, with calls for Greaves to apologize, step down and reaffirm his support for transgender rights. Some Satanists, particularly a sobriety-oriented Satanist group, decided to part ways with TST altogether, denouncing the organization’s leadership structure as patriarchal and white supremacist.

Interestingly, this internal strife reveals a paradox within the Satanic Temple. While the organization often seeks to provoke and challenge traditional Christian and conservative beliefs, it has allowed criticism from within its ranks regarding progressive social politics.

Despite the calls for accountability and alignment with progressive values, Greaves remained steadfast in his refusal to condemn Silverman, emphasizing his commitment to religious liberty and pluralism. He criticized what he sees as a culture within progressive activism that prioritizes optics over tangible results while shunning uncomfortable ideas.

Christians should recognize how radical an ideology has become when even the atheists who once supported such ideals turn away from them like Silverman has. Pray that those like Silverman, Greaves and all who are deceived in The Satanic Temple have a Damascus road moment in their lives according to 2 Corinthians 4:4, which reads:

“The god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.”

Pray that the light of the Lord does in fact shine on them and show them the truth that is Jesus Christ.

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Is the new trend for churches to utilize upcoming technology to demonstrate they have no fear of adapting to cultural and societal changes?

In some cases this appears to be true, as Pastor Jay Cooper, of Methodist church Violet Crown City Church in North Austin, Texas, developed an AI-generated worship service for his congregation.

This is not the first time, nor will it be the last, that the pastor of a church utilizes AI to create a time-saving and attention-getting sermon.

“The idea to create an AI-generated worship service came from my belief that the church should not only be aware of the most pressing issues of our world, but also to actively engage in them,” Cooper said.

“AI is definitely one of those issues, so I wanted to incorporate it into our community life in such a way that it would make an impact.

“The initial reason we offered this, admittedly unorthodox, service was to inform our congregation about AI and to understand its potential and its limitations.

“The purpose is to invite us to consider the nature of truth and challenge our assumptions about what God can make sacred and inspired.

“What it actually became was a meaningful conversation about how we as followers of Jesus are to seek the sacred in every person, place, and situation in our life, for scripture reminds us that when we seek God, we will find God” he adds.

So is this the direction the Christian church is heading? Will it become impossible for pastors to resist the allure of saving time, energy and resources when creating sermons and use AI to get their desired results?

But believers must be watchful for the elevation of AI over the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Take for example the opening line from The Mirror about the story of Pastor Cooper and his utilization of AI:

“The Word of God has now been officially taken over by AI as proved by this robot-generated sermon which included humans worshiping.”

That is one of the many falsehoods many a pastor and ministry leader has warned about with the introduction of AI into society.

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The Word of God will never be taken over by any entity. There are already attempts to re-write the inerrant Scriptures with a new, more socially acceptable that placates people’s sensitivities without being controversial.

Spoiler alert: Jesus was always controversial because He challenged the world and won.

Cooper shared that the AI sermon lacked that human and Spirit interaction, but that it was the discussion afterwards that drew his congregation closer together.

“I was surprised to hear several members of the church say they were able to worship during the service but I suppose it shouldn’t have surprised me, especially since I opened the service with an invitation to seek to experience God in a time when we may assume we won’t,” Cooper said.

“What ultimately brought us closer to God as a community was the discussion after the service. We were able to share what was most important to us in worship and how much we treasure the human element in a community of faith, something that was clearly lacking in the AI-generated service.

“Although many were impressed by AI’s ability to create prayers, a sermon, and an original song based on the sermon, along with being glad we have a much better understanding of AI now, many in our church expressed that the service felt shallow and generic and that it was missing the most important component of worship, which is heart and the human spirit of joy and authenticity.

“Never say never, I suppose, since it’s possible AI may yet be of use for us in some way in the church, but for now we won’t be using it again to generate any components of Sunday morning worship services” he adds.

Cooper makes one particular, excellent point. Introducing his congregation to AI and having an open discussion about it will help alleviate fears concerning it.

AI can absolutely be used in nefarious and deceptive ways, and sadly this is most likely to increase in the coming days. However, providing information, knowledge and guidance on new and developing technologies will help the church move forward in wisdom and biblical discernment.

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The Bible is filled with messages to those who read it about just how important the presence of God is to the well-being of His people.

God’s presence, woven throughout the Old and New Testaments, serves as a poignant reminder of His closeness, the guidance He offers and the intimate bond He shares with His people.

When the presence of the Lord falls it offers comfort in times of trouble (Ps. 46:1), guidance in moments of uncertainty (Prov. 3:5-6) and the assurance of eternal life (John 10:27-28).

In a recent sermon, Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church explained why he had dropped the political rallies at his church tent in favor of creating a house of God’s presence.

“I don’t care what party you’re with, this is a house of His presence, not a house their political agenda…that’s a big thing coming from a guy like me,” shares Locke.

While being very vocal politically in the past and creating a platform that now focuses on deliverance ministry and movements of the Holy Spirit, Locke implores his congregation that the church needs to focus on God’s presence more than the things of this world.

“We have to prepare a place for His presence,” explains Locke.

“The fear of the Lord invites the presence of God, and if a church does not prepare themselves for the presence, then they can expect none of it,” he adds.

Locke shares that this preparation for the Lord’s presence must include an intentional shift towards the righteousness of God as described in the Bible.

No longer is God tolerating the lukewarm silent church, but instead He is moving and shaking His people to either speak His truth found in His Word with boldness and fear of Him, or be removed from His covering of blessing and protection.

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Here are five important lessons about the presence of God:

1. Without a personal encounter with the Lord nothing else matters.

2. We must prepare a place for God’s presence: “There’s the omnipresence of God and there’s the manifest presence of God.”

3. A place without mixture of sin will experience His presence without measure: “God will pour Himself out amongst people that want real unity not carnal mixture… Know the difference between peace keepers and peace breakers.”

4. The Lord reveals Himself for Himself: “It’s not arrogance, it’s holiness.”

5. The glory of God is never to be rushed: “Our lack of holiness is a result of our hurry-ness.”

“I’m telling you we [are] inviting the presence, this ain’t a rock concert,” declared Locke. “This is a house of worship, this is a house of prayer.”

After a moment of consideration, Locke makes a bold declaration of how far the church of today has strayed from its loving relationship with God.

“We have prostituted the body of Christ,” Locke says. “We have taken the pure, supposed to be spotless, bride of Christ, and we have stripped her down into hooker clothing, put her on a street and made pastors pimps. [We have] sold her to the highest bidder. Sickening,” Locke continues.

The words Locke shares, while intense, ring with truth as churches across the globe are leaving the biblical truths and principles that the Lord has established for the ways of the world.

Apostasy and greed have pulled many away from the presence of God, and instead invite the presence of false gods into the walls of the buildings they gather in. The great falling away of the end times has begun in many places, where people gather for church yet never even mention the Father, Jesus or the Holy Spirit.

This is why, Locke says, you must guard against the false teachings plaguing the church today.

“We’re not talking about people that are ignorant. We are talking about people that are purposely manipulating people…with their words. …If you got some false prophetic word, some false tongue, some false laying on hands of somebody that’s false and wicked, you’ve got that voodoo dude” says Locke.

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In a recent interview with Pastor Vlad Savchuk, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn discusses his latest book, “The Josiah Manifesto,” which delves into the profound connection between America and the biblical concept of the Jubilee.

The Jubilee represents the 50th year, a time of restoration, redemption and reversals. Cahn discusses with Savchuk the significance of the Jubilee and how it is intricately linked to America’s history and current events.

The Jubilee: A Time of Restoration and Redemption

The Jubilee, as Cahn explains, was a time of renewal and justice in ancient Israel. Every 50th year, land was returned to its original owners, prisoners were set free and debts were forgiven. However, there was also an aspect of judgment and restitution; if someone had wrongfully taken land, it would be reclaimed during the Jubilee.

Cahn’s book “The Josiah Manifesto” takes readers on a journey through prophetic mysteries that ultimately lead to a blueprint for navigating contemporary challenges. It begins with an intriguing story in Cuba, where Cahn was invited to mark a unique moment of religious freedom. His encounter with Fidel Castro set the stage for a profound revelation linked to the Jubilee.

During his visit to Cuba, Cahn was invited to meet Castro, bearing three significant objects and a prophetic word. These objects included a Bible, a prophetic object and a written prophecy. Remarkably, the prophetic word accurately foretold the time of Castro’s departure from power down to the precise year, month, week, day and hour. This extraordinary event set the stage for the unfolding of a greater mystery, one that would profoundly affect America.

The Impact on America

Cahn draws a parallel between what happened in Cuba and America, emphasizing the biblical principle that a nation’s actions toward its children will come back to affect it. In the early 1970s, America made a significant choice when it began legalizing abortion, thereby shedding the blood of its unborn children. This ominous decision took place in 1970, a pivotal year that would resonate 50 years later in 2020.

“America began taking the lives of its children, shedding the blood of hits children in 1970,” explains Cahn. “That is when abortion unto man entered the land. Roe v. Wade was 1973, but this was when it began. And so, if you go to the Jubilee of that 50 years later … it goes to 2020.”

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The year 2020 marked the Jubilean year of abortion in America, precisely 50 years after the nation’s shift toward legalized abortion. As Cahn points out, the book of Jeremiah warns that when a nation takes the lives of its children, it will face retribution, often in the form of a great plague or pandemic. Tragically, this prophecy seemed to manifest with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

“We all remember when our lives were changed; it was in March, when President Trump went on the air, and he said … ‘America is now quarantined.’ Lockdowns began, the stock market crashed, it was [a] pandemic,” Cahn says. “They called it ‘the day that changed everything.’ That’s in March, now if you go back [to] 1970, there was a day that we actually began killing children. It [abortion] was legalized on that day, it was March 11, 1970.”

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s “The Josiah Manifesto” offers even more of the profound exploration of the Jubilee’s connection to America’s history and current events. The alignment of dates and events is indeed striking, prompting readers to contemplate the spiritual significance and ramifications of allowing the murder of God’s children into America.

“The Josiah Manifesto” expertly highlights the spiritual and physical reality that actions have consequences and the choices a nation makes can shape its destiny in profound and unexpected ways.

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