Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Daniel, providing a theological composition and summary.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
THEOLOGY ROUNDUP
A Survey of the Holy Scriptures for the Practical Messianic – Book: link
NEWS ROUNDUP
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Netanyahu in a sharp letter to French President Macron: The attack on Israel and the recognition of the Palestinians have fueled antisemitism; this is not diplomacy – this is appeasement; your statements have made Hamas more defiant.: link
.@USAmbNATO: We have a World War One type land war right now on the European continent. Nobody thought this would ever happen… @POTUS thankfully was elected last November and has brought us to a position where we are possibly a couple meetings away from having the killing end.: link
It’s theology made up to justify political motivations by claiming God commands it.: link
A majority of Western humanitarian aid today goes to just 1% of the desperate people living under Islamic rule.: link
Members of Generation Z are significantly less engaged with their churches than their older counterparts, according to research showing that those with higher levels of church engagement tend to have higher levels of flourishing and well-being.: link
“I want to get to heaven.”: link
Trump’s Take on Russia-Ukraine War: link
Israel is moving ahead with plans to capture Gaza City. The Chief of Staff will present the plan to Defense Minister Katz tonight, followed by a meeting with the Prime Minister Thursday. An Israeli official said the operation will proceed unless a framework guarantees…: link
.@PressSec: “The President has definitively stated U.S. boots will NOT be on the ground in Ukraine, but we can certainly help in the coordination and perhaps provide other means of security guarantees to our European allies.”:link
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Russian President Vladimir Putin has “promised” to hold direct talks in the coming weeks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.: link
Axios: Putin asked China to serve as guarantor for an agreement with the U.S. and European nations.: link
During yesterday’s call between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump reportedly told Putin that he will have to meet directly with Zelensky to discuss his territorial demands and urged him to be “realistic” in his concessions, according to…: link
Around 60,000 Israeli reservists will begin receiving call-up orders tomorrow for the planned Gaza City offensive, pending Defense Minister Israel Katz’s approval. They will have at least two weeks to report, with many serving as replacements for troops on other fronts…: link
“Stand with your Jewish friends and colleagues against hatred. Say that what’s happening in our campuses and schools is unacceptable. Say anything in solidarity with the Jewish community.”: link
Following yesterday’s summit at the White House between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and several European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump called and spoke with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss several topic related to recent…: link
The US Catholic Church appears to be entering a period of renewed growth, with the latest data showing that more people are now joining than leaving.: link
.@DNIGabbard: “They aided and abetted in this action — this seditious conspiracy — that undermined our democracy, undermined our Republic, and broke that sacred trust that every one of these professionals is supposed to have from the American people.”: link
Steve Witkoff takes us inside President Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Putin in Alaska: link
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is warning that during its next session, which begins Oct. 6, the Supreme Court could do to same-sex marriage what it did to abortion: let the states decide.: link
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc won’t trust any deals with Russia and will keep sanctions while boosting Ukraine’s defense. She added security guarantees aim to “prevent Russia from regrouping.”: link
