July 8, 2022: The first World News & Prophecy Review newsletter was inspired six years ago by the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, in a National Referendum vote, June 23, 2016. Our first publication was a modest email distribution, sent to “friends and family.”
It was a defining moment for the British Isles, and signaled a conservative, nationalistic movement that was similar to the “America First” agenda put forward by then Presidential candidate, Donald Trump. Mostly, it signaled the independent spirit of the British people to have autonomy, making their own national decisions, without interference of unelected European bureacrats.
June 2016, WN&PR wondered if the decision by the British electorate signaled a similar response in the fall of 2016 in the Presidential campaign of candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump? The thesis was validated with the election of Donald Trump.
Ephraim First!
Students of Bible prophecy recognize the importance of Joseph, Jacob’s 11th son. In Genesis 48 and Genesis 49, we read that the incredible birthright promises, originally given to Abraham, then passed to his son Isaac, then conferred to his son Jacob — were then given to Joseph’s sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Even though Ephraim was the younger brother, Jacob explained, over the protests of his son Joseph, that Ephraim would be “set before” Manasseh (Genesis 48:27-20)
When these birthright blessings of National greatness (Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 17:6-8, Genesis 27:27-29) began to be expressed, thousands of years later, at the beginning of the 19th Century, the British Empire rose first to prominence on the world stage, and for over 100 years, the “sun never set on the British Empire!” (Read more about the miraculous ascent of both Ephraim and Manasseh in this booklet: The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy)
The pattern of Ephraim first has continued from the time shortly after wars between England and America ceased, in the War of 1812, when the world’s most powerful navy and army were defeated by Andrew Jackson’s army in the Battle of New Orleans, January 1815.
Great Britain became great, colonizing all over the globe, securing important and vital sea gates, guarding and controlling commerce on the high seas. Later, and even today, the United States Navy has succeeded in that role. Together, both nations combined to defeat dictators and tyrants in the early and mid-20th century. In each case, Great Britain entered war first, both times followed and joined by the United States.
Through the process of colonization, the British peoples became a “United Kingdom,” establishing a presence in the “New World,” in Canada, and at the opposite end of the planet, in New Zealand and Australia.
True to the prophecy of patriarch Jacob, Ephraim rose first in fulfilling the blessings originally given to Abraham, and then the United States displaced Great Britain as the world’s supreme Superpower.
“Ephraim first” may be important in watching world news and prophetic events now, and in the future.
Common Heritage
Winston Churchill famously remarked that America and Great Britain were “two peoples separated by a common language.”
The descendants of brothers Manasseh and Ephraim are linked in history, as well as Bible Prophecy, and though they share the same language, there are differences between the two. England and her prominent Commonwealth partners are governed by Parliamentary Democracies and the United States by a Republic Democracy. Similar, but not exactly alike — like our common language.
Resignation of Boris Johnson
Unlike the United States, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is not elected by the people, but is chosen by the various PMs of Parliament, either by his own party, or coalition of parties who chose the executive leader of the nation.
Three years ago, Boris Johnson succeeded Teresa May after promising to “deliver Brexit,” which May was unable to accomplish.
But now, with his administration rocked with numerous scandals, Johnson has been forced to resign.
It is possible this humiliating resignation foreshadows what could happen in the United States with President Biden?
United States Political Scandals
Largely ignored by most corporate media outlets, the scandals surrounding the Biden family are likely much greater in scope than those of Boris Johnson. As Vice President, Mr. Biden admitted withholding $1 Billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, unless they fired the lead prosecutor who was investigating ties between the Vice President’s son, Hunter Biden, and Burisma Gas Company. The Ukraine government fired the investigator, received the funding, and the potential scandal was quieted — for a while, only to resurface in the Presidential campaign of 2020, though largely ignored by the media.
Just a few days ago, President Biden approved the sale of 1 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserves to a Chinese company, which also has a business relationship with his son. While Americans are paying the highest cost for gasoline in American history! The President shut down pipelines and oil leases on his first day in office — at a time when the United States had become a net exporter of energy! Now the US imports oil from unfriendly nations, and also is selling vast portions of reserves! In between these events, there are dozens of salacious and incriminating details of the life of President Biden and his son Hunter found in a diary written by the President’s daughter Ashley and in a laptop owned by his son.
President Biden’s Resignation?
The decline of the mental health of President Biden is obvious to even casual observers. Will his health condition provide a convenient excuse for he and his family to escape further media and public scrutiny? Only time will tell, but don’t be surprised if a resignation isn’t forthcoming either before or after the upcoming mid-term elections in November 2022.
Ephraim In Prophecy
Further supplementing the role of Ephraim in Bible history and prophecy, this tribe and its descendants are mentioned 169 times in The Holy Bible., more times than any single tribe. (New King James Version) (Manasseh is mentioned 139 times)
Ephraim is often shown to be the leading people of the 12 tribes of Israel and their descendants.
The Book of Hosea contains more mentions of Ephraim than any other single book of the Bible, 32 times, and gives significant insight into the future of Ephraim — the modern descendants who include the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and perhaps South Africa, settled by both Dutch and English colonists.
What are some of the startling prophecies concerning Ephraim in Hosea?
Hosea 11:3 says, “I taught Ephraim to walk, Taking them by their arms; But they did not know that I healed them.”
The British Empire was responsible for spreading the word of God throughout the world and was blessed with abundant wealth during the 19th century, but now the knowledge of God in the British Isles and former colonies is an afterthought.
Modern Ephraim is guilty of forgetting his maker, boasting, “And Ephraim said, ‘Surely I have become rich, I have found wealth for myself; In all my labors They shall find in me no iniquity that is sin.’” (Hosea 12:8)
The English-speaking peoples of the globe are indeed wealthy, but they have forgotten God was the source of those blessings and riches.
Future Hope for Ephraim
The Book of Hosea indicates a self-righteous superiority that exists even today. And maybe for good reason. The descendants of Ephraim have been proud, industrious, inventive, leaders of the free world, making use of the abundant and bountiful resources God has given them. Collectively though, the main indictment against Ephraim is prideful attitude stemming from their departure from a belief in God.
The end of Hosea ends on a positive note, citing national repentance that is stunning, after the return of Jesus Christ.
Hosea 14:8 “Ephraim shall say, ‘What have I to do anymore with idols?’ I have heard and observed him. I am like a green cypress tree; Your fruit is found in Me.”
Ephraim will once again remember their rich heritage — giving God thanks and praise for their physical and eventual salvation.
The Book of Hosea concludes with caution and encouragement to all who read this important prophetic book:
Hosea 14:9 Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them.
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