About

Joel C. Rosenberg is the founder of The Joshua Fund (www.joshuafund.net) and the New York Times best-selling author of The Last Jihad (2002), The Last Days (2003), The Ezekiel Option (2005), The Copper Scroll (2006), Epicenter (2006) and Dead Heat (this year) with more than 1.5 million copies in print. The Ezekiel Option was named by the ECPA as the Gold Medallion winner of the “Best Novel of 2006.” Joel — whose mother is Gentile and whose father is from a Jewish background –previously worked with several U.S. and Israeli leaders, including Steve Forbes, former Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Natan Sharansky, and former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has been interviewed on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including ABC’s “Nightline,” CNN, CNN Headline News, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, The History Channel, the Rush Limbaugh Show, the Sean Hannity Show and the Glenn Beck Show. Epicenter: Why The Current Rumblings In The Middle East Will Change Your Future was Joel’s first non-fiction book and was turned into a documentary film released on DVD in 2007. Dead Heat was published on March 18, 2008 and immediately hit #4 on the New York Times hardcover fiction best-seller list. His next book will be non-fiction. It is entitled, Inside The Revolution, and will be released on March 10, 2009.

68 Comments

  • Joel
    It is sad that for whatever reason your established blog has been blocked so that many who visit there can no longer receive Truth that has been filtered through the lens of Scripture, as you say. Your perspective is unique. May God protect you and Bless you in your continuing endeavor.
    Ken Bayless (Wave Walker)

    • hi!

      i’m not trying to be a bone picker, so i hope you take it in the right way… i was just thinking about what you said…

      if Truth is filtered through the lens of Scripture, then won’t it come out precisely as it came in?

      i think we’re understanding the same thing… i think perhaps it is better worded, “information” filtered thru scripture?

      may God bless

    • citizenofcrazytown

      Joel,
      Thank you for posted the link re: the NC terror plot. An 8th suspect is still at large.

      http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/5672181/

      The leaders of the NC terror group are US citizens and spent years training killers here in NC and sending them abroad.

      U.S. terror cells are still active. The one broken up yesterday was 2 streets away from our local school. Please remain alert, everyone.

  • Joel,
    It is possible to export your archived posts from Blogger and import them into WordPress. I’d be happy to lend a hand if you need it.

  • Joel, I hope that your issues were just a technical glitch and not someone trying to suppress your blog. You have a great way of explaining events and showing where they could lead. I have read your 4 fiction books and epicenter and enjoyed them greatly. Keep up the great work on the books, blog and with the joshua fund. I believe that God has truly singled you out to deliver a message to millions of people.

  • naturallyopinionated

    Joel, I am happy to see that you have not become discouraged because of the setbacks you have seen on your other website. Your work is terribly important, at this time in history particularly. Do not become weary in well doing. Many of us trust your voice on these matters.

    Respectfully,
    Lori
    http://www.lorimoon.com

  • Joel, have you considered the interesting thought that the Psalms are prophetic. If so read Ezk 35 and then read Psalm 108. If you considered Psalm One to correspond to 1901 interestingly 108 correlates to 2008. Also see Psalm 17, and 48 and 91. They each hold some interesting pieces relating to Jerusalem. There are many others if you read the entire book as though it correlates to the years beg. in the 1900s. Also interestingly Psalms is the 19th book from Genesis and it is the 48th book counting back from Rev.

    Thank you for continuing to bring the headlines to us in a concise manner so that we can see what God is doing.
    Blessings
    Num 6:24-26

  • Hi Joel- I ‘m so thankful for your updates and perspectives… don’t stop! But what do you think about this article I read:
    Even though Russia has advanced south into Georgia, a best-selling new Bible prophecy book says suggestions this signals an imminent march into the Middle East are mistaken.
    Instead, says Bill Salus, author of “Isralestine,” the world is about to be surprised by a different kind of devastating regional war involving Israel and its Arab neighbors.
    “You can set Russia’s recent invasion of Georgia and Israel’s concern over Iran’s nuclear aspirations on the back burner, not that these topics lack importance,” says Salus. “The stage is not adequately set for the highly publicized Ezekiel 38 and 39 Russian-Iranian nuclear-equipped consortia of nations to invade Israel. Psalm 83 comes first, and then Ezekiel 38 follows on its heels like a Goliath shadow. There are two distinct invasions of Israel, one building upon the other, with both occurring sequentially in the Middle East.”
    I’m very curious to know your opinion on this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
    Sincerely-
    Stephanie <

  • Joel,
    It’s so amzing as I’m reading your fictional series so many things that you wrote as fiction still seem to be coming true. I know you wrote with intention and with possibilities of how things might turn out, but I bet even you are surprised about how much is coming true. I’ll read something in the Ezekiel Option and say “oh that will never happen like that” and that I read something in the news and it actually just happened the way you wrote it. Can’t wait for your new book.

    Larry

    discerningthedays.blogspot.com
    endtimesupdate.com

  • It is said that a person should stay within their field of expertise when speaking. I know you are a good writer and successful at telling stories, however I believe that you should stay within your bounds. The opinions expressed in the recent Flash Traffic are over the top. To suggest that a McCain approach to all our engery problems is DRILL DRILL DRILL will do nothing for the American appetite for oil. You don’t give a drug addict “drugs” to wean them off the deadly stuff.

    Regarding the Obama comments on the surge; It is being suggested that the SURGE was not the real reason we are having success in Iraq but that “Better COVERT techniques” are the real reason. By the way and for understanding how do you win an occupation? Who are we fighting, people or an ideology? I believe this is the major problem. Would a victory mean the country would become a democracy rather than a country of tribal leaders?

    As history points out to us, when we (the colonies) were fighting the British who arrived in beautiful uniforms and with good weapons, we the rag tag upstarts hid behind trees and shot at them from behind rocks. We won not because we were better soldiers but because we had a just cause. Today we (the Unites States) has the better army, soldiers in nice uniforms but we are not wining the conflict. We are not making the lives of those we are trying to help better. All we are doing is changing the balance of power within the tribes in the area. These tribes have been at war with each other for thousands of years and we think we can change that? How arrogant of us. As a scholar and one who looks to the future (at least in your books) do you not believe the Ezekiel and Daniel prophesies. How about the sights revealed in Revelation. Do you not believe that those are real and will come to be?

    Joel, stay in the story telling business. Stay out of and off the Glen Beck (Mr So far right he is left) show except to hock your wares. It would serve you better and help sell books.

  • ‘Never forget the evil done to us seven years ago today. Never get fogged about the evil that will be done to us if we get distracted and confused’
    Joel ,I think we need to remember why God raises up our enemies to come against us as He did with Israel and the King of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar.
    Thanks for the good news about Fr. Botros and his ministry .It tells me that God is rescueing many souls before He unleashes the rider on the Red Horse of Revelation 6 to kill many.

  • Hi Joel, take a look at “Illustrated Armenia and the Armenians” By Ohan Gaidzakian (Copyright 1898) on Google Books…it contains a very complete record of Togarmah which you may find very interesting in connection with Ezekiel 38 & 39, particularly in the historical accounting of the descent of the Armenians (Togarmah) from Japheth. There is also some information regarding the possibility of Georgia being of the same descent.
    It is a free download, or can be read on-line.

    Your books are kindling a fire in the hearts of believers in Jesus and creating great curiousity in the hearts of seekers. I pray for your continued work in writing about,and providing a “window” into, Biblical prophecy through your blog and books.

    Best Regards,
    Ted

  • Joel,

    Is there anyway to contact you directly? I need help with a most unusual dream. I’m not one to ask for help so this is awkward and difficult for me, at best. Couple that with what I alreadty know is your unthinkable e-mail burden, and I feel guilty for even sending this.

    In any event, thank you for publishing Epicenter. The third lens helped make some sense of things.

    Regards and best wishes as you complete your mission in the Middle East,

    Eric
    eric.mckinley1@gmail.com

  • Joel,

    I enjoy your blog as well as your heart for those who are in need in the epicenter. It was very encouraging to hear your update a while ago about all the conversions going on in the epicenter!

    I am a stay at home mom with four awesome boys and have a blog as well. It is a conservative blog: http://www.rightthinkwithrivka.blogspot.com. Feel free to visit if you have time.

  • Joel,

    What’s your take on this current economic situation? Can it potentially place the US in position it can not effectively respond to situation overseas/impotent to act [think Ezekiel option]?

  • Joel,
    My family and I have been faithfully checking your blog for an update. I hope you are well and will post soon. Especially with the current economic situation in the world.
    We would love to hear how this fits in Prophecy.

    God Bless you and your ministry,

    Ruth

  • Hi Joel,
    Your writings are very insightful. Thanks for your work. I look forward to seeing a flash traffic in my inbox in the morning.
    I have a question. A few months ago you reviewed a book that I wanted to purchase for a gift. What was the name of it? It had to do with the military or espionage. Thanks for any help and may God Bless!

  • Hi Joel,

    First poster here. Thanks for all you do, it is very much appreciated. I would like you to comment on Turkey, is it close to an Islamic Revolution similar to what happened in Iran? According to Ezekiel 38 and 39, Turkey is listed among the nations that are going to attack Israel in the “Gog-Magog” war. Up until now the likelihood of Turkey being involved has been very remote, but this piece has to fall into place before the prophesied invasion of Israel occurs. I believe a regime change from secular democracy to Islamic theocracy has to take place before this nation would take part. I hope to read your thoughts on this subject soon. Thank you and God bless.

  • hey,

    joel, found this link on youtube……whats your take, can you see things moving from here towards this? Interesting i guess.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RLhSKmFNg4

    dan

  • citizenofcrazytown

    Dear Joel,
    While the main stream blathers about the lastest SNL spot, you present what matters.
    Thank you for praying and keeping us informed.
    God Bless you and yours

  • Well it is official, and as far as I can see fits with Joel’s thoughts on Ezekiel…We wondered, why would the US ever not come to the aid of Isreal if it was being attacked? Well, I believe you now have your answer, and his name is President Elect Barack Obama. His views on morality, Isreal, and the Middle East are so far left that our country and the world may never recover.

  • I am about half way through your book, Epicenter, and I love it. It is absolutely riveting.

    You can imagine how I gasped when I read the headline on Drudge the morning after the election that Putin is gearing up to take over again.

    I first heard about you on Glenn Beck several months ago and am so grateful there is someone out there who is explaining how Biblical prophecy relates to current events in a level-headed, thorough way, complete with plenty of historical foreign policy context.

    Please keep doing what you’re doing. I believe it’s holy work, in the way that God gives each of us gifts as believers to share with the world for the purpose of drawing His children near to Him.

    God’s Grace and Peace to you.

  • Joel,

    I always appreciate your observations and fluent and insightful writings. I have directed many people to your books and videos and think that God is using you in an important way. If there is ever anything I can do to help your cause, let me know. My own website is at http://www.erikparkeronline.com. I am a voice actor…and it so important to get the word out! I’ll continue to pray for you.

  • JOEL, I have the Utmost Respect for You and Your Writings, I have 3 of Your Books.(purchased of course!)
    Most People Like George W. Bush, democrats +
    Independents Alike. Most Realize, put in G.W’s Shoes, We would have probably Acted Accordingly as He Did. I don’t believe there Really is a Bad Bone in GW’s Mind or Body! Dtrong on That.
    With the Likes of Cheney, Brenner, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Rush Limbaugh + Sean Hannity Feeding this then “New/Neo-Con/Conservative Power of the Religious Right” Pushing the Knowledge of Our Heavenly Father’s Will with more Emphasis on Power+Bombing+Lying when to act in God’s favor Really Needs “Prayer + Supplication + Meditation” not to even Bring Up
    “If you’re Poor, You must be Ungodly because you haven’t Prospered” & Just sit down & wait cause it’s a-Tricklin.’
    The Majority of the People Will Not Sit for That ANYMORE, PERIOD!

    BigD

  • Joel,

    I don’t know if you read these comments, but I respect you and think you may have made an unwitting mistake.

    I’m currently watching the webcasts of you and Lt. General Boykin. When you started talking about people asking you about whether or not we’re living in the End Times, you mentioned that even non-Christians are asking you about it as well, and you specifically mentioned Glenn Beck as an example of a non-Christian.

    I’d like to point out that Glenn Beck is indeed a Christian. He’s a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

    Thanks for what you do. I really enjoy your blog and I am thankful for the good you do.

  • Joel: I just read Epicenter. I have a BA in Intl. Studies and have grown up with a healthy interest in Biblical Eschatology. I was on vacation recently and ran into an art gallery display of one artist’s depiction of the Revelation. In one tile mosaic that the artist created Christ was seen on a white horse riding forth to make war against the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The painting was striking and the theme has stuck in my head for the past couple of years.
    Recently through a series of miraculous events I found myself speaking at the funeral of a friend’s brother who had just come to Christ months before he died. I preached on this exact picture and contrasted it with how Jesus came humbly on a donkey on the first Palm Sunday. I told the listeners about how we are still in the “year of the Lord’s favor” and urged them to repent and come to Christ before he comes on the White Horse as righteous judge. A few weeks later I read your book and was struck by the ending in which you referenced the same scripture. Obviously God is showing this picture to many of his people. Last comment is that I will continue to read your stuff with great interest. My only question is couldn’t you see the temple mount used as a bargaining chip for a peace agreement which partitioned Jersusalem and other parts of Isreal? I mean without all the oil discoveries etc. isn’t it just as concievable that Israel could be coaxed into a dangerous peace deal if they were somehow allowed to build the third temple alongside the dome of the rock in exchange for other concessions given to the Palestinians etc??

  • Hey everyone! Can anyone tell me if the red heifer is a prophecy that christians are looking to happen, before the temple will be rebuilt? I haven’t heard mention of it by Joel or other christian teachers….

    Also- if you haven’t watched the DVD of Epicenter yet, be sure to do so! I also read the book, but watching the DVD really brought it to life!

    Thanks, Joel for all you do, and may God bless and protect you and your family.

  • Joel
    I miss the daily blogs under the older format as well as the active replies…( they DID get out of hand I must admit))
    Your take on the Israeli/Pal conflict has always been insightful and spot on.
    From a purely selfish point of view, i would love to read a daily blog!
    Posting every 2 -3 days is simply not enough!
    (tongue firmly in cheek!)
    docgary

  • I’m not and expert on the Gog/Magog interpretation but it would be interesting to gain some insight on how Christians who live in Russia, Iran, Georgia, Armenia etc interpret Ezekiel 38-39. It appears that the most available interpretation is from an American evangelical Christian and possibly European outlook.

    tim

  • Shalom Joel!

    First of all, thank you for your books as they have inspired me to take a closer look at bible prophecy and to better understand the current events.

    I just have a question, I don’t know if it has been asked before or not, it’s about Revelation 20:7-10:

    7When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison 8and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore. 9They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them. 10And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

    It sounds a lot like the Ezekiel prophecy, but if it is the same war then that means its not going to happen for at least 1,000 years? Is this war that John writes about here a totally different war? I would like to know what your thoughts are about this, if you ever get the chance, on a blog or something.

    May God continue to bless you and your ministry in Yeshua’s name.

    Here’s my blog: endtimestory.blogspot.com

  • Setting out his ideas for a future world economy, Putin called for strong currencies and global regulations founded on international law. In a reference to dwindling Russian finances following the collapse of fuel prices and the recent row with Ukraine, he called for market prices for the transit of energy. He also called for increased capacity in gas pipelines between Russia and Europe – http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/jan/28/putin-economy-davos-perfect-storm

  • Joel,

    Thought you would be interested in this article from Reuters on Babylon being opened as a tourist attraction.

    http://uk.reuters.com/article/gc05/idUKTRE51A0MM20090211

  • Joel,

    I really appreciate your end-time insights and was very fascinated by your account of your spiritual journey. My grandfather is Jewish, and his grandparents arrived at Ellis Island from czarist Russia. Like your father, he observed Jewish holidays with no real understanding of them or who he is…Anyway, I feel convicted quite often about sharing the gospel with my grandfather, but he is turned off very quickly at the mention of “Jesus.” Doesn’t want to hear it.

    Could you please be praying for God to soften his heart? Do you have any advice, from a Jewish perspective? Thanks so much!

    Sarah
    sarahbharrington@gmail.com

  • FBI concerned about ‘cybergeddon’
    Joel everyone laughed at Iran when it launched a rocket and it blew up after going 150 miles up. This is not funny because the FBI is concerned about the old freight ships Iran bought the ones in your book where instead of nuking the US they explode a nuke 150 miles over the US and knocking out everything with and EMP. Add this to the scenarios you listed in “ECONOMIC MELTDOWN: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD”

  • I am surprised that Joel believes in a “rapture”. This is one of the most dangerous doctrines and teachings the church has ever followed. In his Economic Meltdown article, he says we “might” be taken out. Folks, don’t count on that. Believers will be here with the wicked and except those days be shortened, even the saints would not be able to stand. USA will fall. He is right. We must seek God, repent, and trust Him. But no one should be banking on getting out of this without some shaking ! Again, as smart as he is, I am truly disappointed in the rapture stance.

  • originalchurchmember

    There is one thing that I would love to know: what
    is the stance of the Reformers (I read “Inside the Revolution” in one sitting last night. It took 6 and
    a half hours) regarding dhimmitude.

    As long as “All are equal, but some are more equal
    than others” describes the “Sons of Allah” (as Orianna Fallaci called them), the revivalists have
    a stronger case than the reformers.

  • itmusttakeplace

    Hey Joel thank you for this site. I really appreciate the work you are doing for our LORD.

    I don’t know if you’ve heard of a man named “Siener Van Rensburg” I suggest you look him up. You will find his prophecies coincide with your political analysis.

    Please don’t ignore this post.
    Please check it out. You will not regret it.

  • itmusttakeplace

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsbTHSPturg&feature=related

    Please watch this it is about Siener Van Rensburgs predictions for the current end times we are living in.

    God Bless.

  • Hi Joel,

    I “Love” your books…I’m also an avid World Magazine reader and I’m pretty confident that world magazine readers would eat these up. I can’t recall seeing any reviews, news articles or ads in World for your books. Let your PR folks they should really let World readers know about your books.

  • originalchurchmember

    Hello Joel: Between you, and “the devalued prime minister of a devalued government” clip from Daniel Hannan, yeoman’s work is being done to communicate an alternative to what keeps the MSM in thrall.

    Keep up the good work.

  • I attended the Epicenter 09 conference in San Diego yesterday. What a wonderful day! I’d love to know how to donate to the mass distribution effort of the “Damascus” film.

  • Joel,
    I hope you read this. You have been a huge blessing in my life and in my ministry. I am a pastor and I have a lot of our people following your blog and reading your books. I just wanted to thank you and encourage you. You are making a huge impact for Jesus. I will be on the Israel trip in November and I hope I get a chance to meet you.. Thanks again for all you do.
    Ben Jameson

  • I am also currently serving in Israel, Tel Aviv. I would love to look at the work The Joshua Fund is currently doing here as well. Who should I get in contact with?

  • Hi Joel,

    thanks so much for Epicenter and Inside the revolution books. They are real eyes opening.

    I found this interesting article, from David Samuels, called “Why Israel Will Bomb Iran” http://www.slate.com/id/2215820/pagenum/all/#p2
    I would like to have your feedback about it.

    Thanks, we are praying for you

  • Joel,

    Thank you for getting the truth out there. Please see the following Youtube post and make comments on it. Do you agree with the news as it is presented? I do not doubt it, but would love to hear your comments on it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-3X5hIFXYU

    It is related to the rise of Muslim nations in Europe. Do you think God will allow this to happen?

    Thank you and we continue to pray for you and your work,

    Matt

  • kingskid4him

    Joel,
    Thank you for your explanations and things to watch for in the last days. I just finished a study of Daniel when I picked up Epicenter.

    I am confused as to the timing of the endtimes. Is the war in Rev. 20:7-10 a different war? Does the War of Gog and Magog come before or after the rapture and 1000 year reign of Christ?

    Also, Daniel 9:27 came to mind after reading Epicenter. It says that the last 7 years of the end times tribulation will be started with a contract with the “little horn.” Does that play into the War of Gog and Magog as well? Should we be watching for this?

  • weareapowerfulforce

    Joel,
    I loved your defense of Israel on Glenn Beck today! Thank you so much for standing against some of the kooks out there who say not to support Israel. God bless you!
    -Derek

  • Bro. Joel,
    I just finished reading your book “The Ezekiel Option”. It is my first of your books. I will be reading more.
    I study the prophets too, and thoroughly enjoy them. God knows exactly what He is doing.
    Great book.
    T.A.

  • Joel,

    Great insight as usual. I have been following your site for some time. My brand new blog is located at http://www.israelfactor.wordpress.com.

    Thanks.

  • r3dst0rm0nl1n3

    Enjoy your blogs, very insightful!

  • Sept 11, 2001,
    the WORLD TRADE CENTER collapsed,,,,,,,,exactly 7 years later,
    the WORLD TRADE collapsed,
    exactly 7 years later, on 9-11-08,,,,,,IN THE CENTERPOINT OF THE 7-DAY “FEAST OF TABERNACLES”, which is a fore-shadow of the GREAT TRIBULATION

    The all-time RECORD for one-day DOW-JONES stock market point drop was 777.7 points, 7 years after the WORLD TRADE CENTER COLLAPSE, on Sept 30, 2008,,,,as a result of the WORLD TRADE COLLAPSE.

    7 is God’s number for God, completion, perfection.
    777 = God the Father
    666 = the ANTI-CHRIST
    888 = the SON OF GOD, Jesus Christ (gematria)

  • Saddam Hussein died on Dec 29, 2006.
    About 3 months before he died, Dean Coombs was reading a bible-code from the Old Testament. The code said that Saddam would die on 12-29-06, by hanging by the neck with a rope, like Haman in the book ESTHER (OT).
    Dean told this on his web-site, I marked it on my calendar at home, I waited 3 months, and Saddam died on that day, by the predicted method of death! Wow!

    God predicted Saddam’s death-date and method-of-death, to the exact day, 2500 years before it happened, in the Bible (OT), in a hidden bible-code.
    In Isaiah, God says that the proof that He is the only True God is…….the God of Israel is the only one who can predict the future. No other god, person, Scripture, religion, science even attempts to predict the future (they know that they can’t do it). Isaiah 46;9-10.

  • there are many 7-year-periods in the Bible,
    the 7 years from 9-11-01 to 9-11-08 is a fore-shadow of the soon-coming 7-year GREAT TRIBULATION PERIOD. (Daniel and Revelations)

    At the end of the Great Tribulation, the world economy will collapse, and business-men will weep because they had profited from trade with Babylon. (Revelations 18;11).
    Today’s economic collapse is a foreshadow of that coming Collapse.

    The 9-11 Disaster was a SIGN FROM GOD, warning the world, that the End of the Age is near; Believe God and repent, before it’s too late.
    The world failed to heed the warning, so, exactly 7 years later, God collapsed the WORLD TRADE.

    God picked the date Sept 11 (9-11) because 911 is the famous EMERGENCY number. The “emergency” was: the whole world is ripe for Judgement, and was near Disaster and God’s Judgement.

  • On 9-11-02, the first aniversary of the 9-11 Disaster, there were 3 SIGNS that proved that the 9-11-01 Disaster was a SIGN FROM GOD. See http://www.bible-codes.org for that.
    The NY State Lottery randomly picked the numbers 9-1-1 as the winning number on 9-11-02. The huge USA Flag at the GROUND ZERO ceremony split in two pieces, horizontally. On TV, the CNN news anchors remarked how strange and wierd that was.

  • I just finished your book “Inside the Revolution”. I very much enjoyed the book. I am particularly excited that so many in the Middle East are coming to know God through Christ. Incredible!

    I have been corresponding, over the past year or so, with a follower of Christ in Iran that I met through my blog. Some of which you wrote about in your book was quite evident in my correspondence with this person. Your book has given me a nice background for interacting with this person via email. I now have more intelligent questions to ask her. Thank you.

    peace & grace in Christ,
    brad
    sound of a soft breath

  • Hi Joel,

    I live in Jerusalem. When are you coming to speak here?

    I am shy about my faith and I like to blend in as much as possible. But it’s also very clear that God has called me here. I don’t know why I am here beyond teaching English (which is my job) but I know God will reveal it.

    Anyway, it would be great to hear you speak next time you are in Jerusalem. I enjoyed your book if for no other reason than I can sense that you also have a heartbeat for Jerusalem.

    Hopefully I’ll see you in the epicenter,

    Allison (allison.barlow@aisj.co.il)

  • Joel,
    It appears to me that Iran now has nukes. The lastest Fox News report of Iran’s readiness to take part in negotiations with the west based on “mutual respect” coupled with your latest blog titled “IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER URGES MUSLIMS TO MOBILIZE AGAINST U.S. AND ISRAEL TO PREPARE FOR MESSIAH’S ARRIVAL” tells me that Iran has 1 or more nukes. What do you think?

  • Hi Joel,what will it take to get you to speak at the Grenada Institute for Theological Education (in Grenada of course) or at maybe a university in our country?
    Excellent books-allow God to continue to use you.
    For He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

  • As I worked at an oil refinery in Pennsylvania, pre 9/11, that was surrounded by tall hills and trees, I would question how easy it would be to blow up the refinery. I had previously received a bomb threat over the phone which I reported immediately to my supervisors. I concluded we were sitting ducks. Also after visiting my in-laws in Deerpark, TX next to Shell Oil Refinery and other major refineries, I could not believe how easy and simple it would be for someone to blow up these facilities. Main roadways pass right beside them, waterways that feed right into them as is with all refineries, even a tourist center right beside the Shell refinery with easy access. Add to that, few guards, few protective wire fences and it is an open invitation for a terrorist attack. This could happen at almost any refinery in the USA! Now, think back to Hurricane Katrina, remember what happened when the oil refineries shut down? Our gas supply dried up over night. Here in North Carolina where I live now, gas stations were shut down! Next, think about how many refineries there are in the Houston area and Bay area all the way up to include Louisiana. Think about how easy of an access it is to reach them through the Gulf by way of boats or through air by small aircraft. Getting the picture yet? Alright, lets now add to the pot the population of the Houston area and lets throw in Dallas as well. Who now lives in Texas and is hated by Osama Bin Ladin and Islam Radicals? You got it, President Bush and family. Lets now flash forward to December 23,2009. It’s just before Christmas, people are out in masses last minute shopping, highways are packed, malls are overflowing as are most stores, many are on vacation to include the MILITARY, staff is cut short at most places of employment to include guards let say. People are not thinking about an attack, they are thinking about getting that gift, or going to a Christmas program and can we even say “peace on earth”? Getting concerned yet? On the other side of the globe, Osama Bin Laden finalizes his attack with the use of nuclear bombs that were secretly smuggled from Pakistan’s Nuclear supply by his “secret helpers” within the Pakistan government which is in shambles at the moment. Also 20 other dirty bombs are already in place at other locations in the USA, lets say Norfolk,VA and San Diego where submarine, Navy and major supply routes are. Also, of course, Wall Street and NY City, L.A., Seattle, Chicago, Washington DC and for good measure, some key military bases like Ft.Bragg and others. Osama implements his horrific plan and during daylight hours for the whole world to see, the unthinkable happens. Mushroom clouds in the USA, most refineries are now gone, major cities in panic mode from dirty bombs, water systems contaminated, and an outbreak of various unknown viruses hits many other area’s. The ten million Americans, who were given the right to be killed by the spiritual leader in Iran and other radical Islam leaders, are now dead as well as millions more. Enough to bring down our nation, perhaps. Is Osama Bin Laden capable of this? PLEASE!!!! Can you say 9/11 one more time?? How many would be needed to accomplish this?? Again, can you say 9/11?? Sadly we are asleep again as a nation. I believe most people in the USA are convinced that Osama is not much of a threat at all, not to mention the president of Iran!! Are we that dumb in America?? Are we to think that Osama is just sitting around drinking tea sitting in a cave shooting darts at bats? Do we not understand this man has financial wealth, political insiders and tribal leaders in Pakistan who are more than willing to hide Osama and protect him and to someday even overthrow Pakistan possibly? One thing we do know is his hate for the “Great Satan” USA and Israel and that he has declared war against us. Isn’t it interesting that our nation simply ignores this and pretends Osama is no longer really a major threat.
    I submit that the above could happen but pray to God it does not. If we do not act now to stop this mad man once and for all, and if we fail to understand what is happening in Pakistan with leadership, and if we do not take Iran’ s nuclear threat serious and stop it now, we will have major attacks of some type on our soil in the USA that will make 9/11 look like a picnic!!!!!!! It is hard for me to believe that our great nation who I served in the military for seven years and love, does not see what is staring us in the face. We are too concerned about health care, our economic woes, who is right or wrong, Democrats or Republican. Recent polls show terrorist attacks are very low on the list of concerns by most Americans. Did you even hear much mentioned a few days ago on main TV, Osama Bin Laden and his new video? Some who saw it probably said to themselves, “Oh yeah, ha ha, there’s that ole Osama again who lives in a cave” and never give it second thought. WAKE UP NOW AMERICA!!! If not, we may hear the chant “Osama, Osama, Osama” on our soil and not “USA, USA,USA” !!!!!!
    Thank you Joel for your hard work and bringing to light what is going on in the Middle East and the threat to us. You are right on the money and your ability to see even what is most likely to occur in the future should bring us all to our feet and take action now. May God bless you and also protect our nation and the nation of Israel for what may come very soon. My prayers will not stop!!!
    Doug Smith
    North Carolina

  • Doug:

    Here in south/central New Jersey my neighbor, also working in a oil refinery, has offered the same concern regarding the ideal terrorist target!
    Security is virtually non-existent, and the suits are only concerned with the bottom line.

    Unfortunately, I believe its a question of when and not if.

    Dr G Friedman

  • This just in…

    UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief: Israel ‘Dangerous Threat’

    http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/133698

  • My daughter came home from school, and they are learning some about Israel and the Middle East. It seems to me that it is slanted toward a negative view of Israel.

    I would like to find a good history lesson (not slanted by media) that is understandable to a seventh grader so she does not think that Israel is the “bad guy” and taking away other people’s land.

    If you have one or know of a link to one, please let me know.

    Thanks!

  • Really unfortunate that your book, “The Last Jihad,” “… which was written nine months before 9/11″ wasn’t published until 2002.

  • I found online that the Lisbon Treaty, which should be ratified shortly and will replace the EU’s previous treaty agreement, specifies a period of 7 years to become fully implemented (early 2017). I was wondering if this might be the “he confirms a covenant with many for one seven” from Daniel 9:27. This treaty will also allow the EU to elect it’s first president. Revelation 17:11 refers to an eighth king from this beast (anti-christ) that comes in the end. I know some are watching for the EU to fulfill the revived Roman beast of Revelation.

    I was actually anticipating that Russia would be the wounded/ revived head of the G7 +1 beast. Thought that maybe this agreement with Iran/France/US around uranium enrichment could form a “covenant”. However, this 7-year discovery with the Lisbon Treaty has thrown me for a loop!


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