In Israel, it has been reported that, for the first time in nearly two thousand years, a shofar was blown on the Temple Mount (See: Israel365News – For the first time in thousands of years, the shofar sounds on the Temple Mount).
The Israeli authorities are getting more tolerant of Jews carrying out their religious actions in the area that is called the ‘Temple Mount.’ (See: Israel365News – Jewish Men Pray From Prayer Books on the Temple Mount: The Quiet Revolution Bringing the Third Temple). There remain issues, and the Israeli authorities stopped some Jews from blowing a shofar last week.
(O’ and by the way, the reason that I have apostrophes around ‘Temple Mount’ is because I, personally, am not convinced that the ancient temple is where most Jews believe that it was──however, it could be possible).
Now, there have been various ones who have made attempts to blow trumpets and even offer animal sacrifices in this area called the ‘Temple Mount’ throughout the years but have run into roadblocks of political and judicial opposition. It’s true that Jerusalem’s Magistrates Court generally does agree that Jews have the “right” to perform their animal sacrifices, yet have repeatedly denied this “right,” because overall it would have strong pushback from the Moslem community. Essentially, the grave concern is that for the Israeli government to officially allow animal sacrifices on the ‘Temple Mount’ would trigger a massive violent uprising from the Moslem community, as many Moslems are concerned already that the Jews desire to tear down the Al-Aqsa Mosque and build a Third Temple.
Yet, with the political situation in Israel, combined with the fact that the leader of Otzma Yehudit (“Jewish Power”), an Israeli far-right, Kahanist, and anti-Arab party, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is a member of the Knesset, we are seeing tolerance of Jewish religious activities. Now, since God’s living word, within dual prophecies in the Book of Daniel, does tell us that animal sacrifices will be stopped again (Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11), we do know and understand that they must be started back up again officially. And Israeli groups like the Temple Institute are pushing for this to happen.
Now, trumpets that are made out of animal horns, like ram’s horn, are called shofars. I have a small Yaliland Shofar from Israel that I purchased several years ago. I blow it every year for the Feast of Trumpets.
O’ and speaking of the LORD’s feasts, beginning at sunset on September 20th until sunset on September 21st is the Day of Atonement. I recently posted an article, “The Day of Atonement ── A Prophetic Significance.”
So, religious Jews in Israel are beginning to have increasing influence.
World events are indeed aligning with properly understood biblical prophecies.
>>> Our neighbors to the north, Canada, because of them not putting in their fair share, President Donald Trump──says that Canada has been ‘Ripping Off The US For Years’: Trump Defends Tariffs, Says Washington Lost Over $60 Billion In Trade!’ Canada is looking at Europe for a closer relationship in trade (See: DW – Canada seeks ‘unique alliance’ with EU, Carney says).
Mark Carney, since becoming Prime Minister of Canada, has been pushing for a closer relationship with the European Union as well as the United Kingdom. Of course, the major motivation for this is because our president has finally ended Canadas free ride!
Indeed, Canada is in a precarious position. President Donald Trump is more than willing to cause severe economic pain in Canada to get it to accede what the U.S. demands. Canada’s economy is highly dependent upon the United States’ economy, not the other way around.
And even though this is true, there will be unintended consequences due to President Donald Trump’s policies that is getting our allies to question purchasing weapons from the U.S.
In regard to our northern neighbor and God’s living word in prophecy, there will come a time when the U.S. (prophetically, Manasseh) will turn against our British-descended allies (prophetically, Ephraim), which does include Canada ──
“Manasseh shall devour Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; Together they shall be against JUDAH. …” – Isaiah 9:21.
Now, the Prophet Isaiah here, spoken around 734-732 BC, when Assyria was expanding into the Levant. It’s Isaiah’s grave warning to the kingdom of Israel after the Syro-Ephraimite war, noting that the northern tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali had already been conquered and deported by the King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Tiglath-Pileser III, and that Judah’s king Ahaz had become a vassal rather than join the anti-Assyrian coalition. Verse 21 shows us the two northern tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim, locked in fratricidal conflict and joining together against Judah. Their mutual rivalry “devours” each other, and the LORD’s anger remains unremoved, warning that judgment continues.
Truly, because of the strength and boldness of the Trump/Vance Administration, many of our ally nations, including Canada, are becoming frenemies. Let us also notice the following from a European leader this past April ──
4.06.2026«Better as the 28th EU member than the 51st US state». Finland's President proposed inviting Canada to the European UnionFinnish President Alexander Stubb expressed the opinion that the European Union should significantly expand and eventually unite about 40 states. In his view, this will help the EU strengthen its position on the international stage and become a more influential force in the world, writes CNBC.Speaking at the Eurelectric Power Summit in Helsinki, Stubb named countries that could potentially join the European Union or establish particularly close relations with it. Among them are the United Kingdom, Canada, Turkey, Norway, and Iceland.According to the Finnish leader, there is now a favorable moment for EU expansion, as the war in Ukraine and changes in US policy are prompting many countries to re-evaluate the benefits of cooperation with the European Union.He separately noted that the United Kingdom, which left the EU in 2020, should be brought as close as possible to the European community again. Speaking about Canada, Stubb jokingly remarked that it would be better for it to become the 28th member of the European Union than to join the United States as its 51st state, alluding to recent statements by US President Donald Trump.The Finnish President also called not to forget about Turkey, which has long been a candidate for EU membership. In his opinion, this country is of great importance for Europe’s security. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of further integration of the Western Balkan countries.Among the Nordic states, Stubb highlighted Iceland, where a referendum is planned on the question of starting negotiations for EU accession, as well as Norway, which is also reviewing its relations with the European Union.
There is coming a time when a united Europe will become a massive “superstate”! And yes, Canada may very well be a member state to it. □