Church Scene

• Scottish ‘bigot’ posters will not be re-used: After a number of MSPs spoke out on behalf of their constituents, the Government has chosen to axe the controversial posters which imply strongly that traditional Christian belief amounts to ‘hate’. Read more here and here.
• What does Sheikh al-Tayeb really believe? The Grand Imam who co-signed, alongside the Pope, the controversial ‘Document on Human Fraternity’ calling for respect of different faiths and condemning violence done in the name of God, may actually believe quite the opposite. Read more here.

World Scene

• Focus on the Family starts NYC pro-life campaign: The 12-week campaign, in response to New York’s recent legalisation of abortion up to birth, will culminate with a big event in Times Square on 4 May and will be the largest pro-life effort in the organisation’s history. Read more here.
  
• Pro-life group targets ‘abortion-determined’ women, saves lives: US pro-life charity Human Coalition has saved 5,500 children since 2010 by reaching out online to women intent on having an abortion. Read more here.

Israel & Middle East

• Warsaw summit on Middle East stability: The two-day meeting earlier this week was the first time in decades that an Israeli leader has met with so many senior Arab officials. But the US’s goal to rally the world against Iran may not be achieved: read more here.
  
• Iran celebrates 40 years since Islamic Revolution: The anniversary was accompanied by carnivalesque celebrations in Tehran, attempted flag-burning and chants of ‘Death to Theresa May’. Read more here. Read the Gatestone Institute’s assessment of the last 40 years here.
  
• Hezbollah makes political gains: With Hezbollah or pro-Hezbollah ministers making up at least 18 of Lebanon’s new 30-strong cabinet, and commanding a majority in Parliament, the terror group seems to be gradually taking over the country’s political system. Read more here.

Upcoming Events

• Prayer outside Parliament: Monday 25 February, Westminster, 4:30pm. Join Voice for Justice in praying outside Parliament as MPs debate parental rights to withdraw children from compulsory sex and relationships education. Find out more here.
• Issachar Ministries conference: Monday 18 – Wednesday 20 March. ‘Brexit: Hardship or Harvest?’. Swanwick, Derbyshire. Call the office for more details and to book: 01767 223270.
  
• A Day of Prayer in Westminster: Friday 29 March (Brexit Day). The Emmanuel Centre. Organised by Issachar Ministries. With Dr Clifford Hill, David Hathaway and others. Click here for more information and to book tickets.

Recommended Sources

At Prophecy Today UK we are aware that the world is moving very quickly and it is difficult to keep up with all the latest developments – especially when the material circulated by our mainstream media is increasingly far from reality and definitely not devoted to a biblical perspective!

Though we are not a news service, we want to help keep you informed by passing on updates and reports as we are led. This will be a selective, not an exhaustive, round-up, which we hope will be helpful for your prayers. Click here to browse our News archive.

We also recommend the following news services for regular updates from a Christian perspective:

• Christian Concern (UK)
• Christian Institute (UK)
• JNN News (Barry and Batya Segal, Israel)
• Worthy News (Israel)
• Family Watch International
• Barnabas Fund
• Kehila News (Israel)