TIME OF JOCAB'S TROUBLE

The United States will be destroyed

before or at the beginning of the Great Tribulation

LINK: America's Demise

LINK: America and Britain Origins in the Bible

LINK: America & Britain Two Nations that Changed the World

Let’s explore the prophetic framework

1. U.S. Is Modern Manasseh (End-Time Israel)

The United States = Manasseh
Great Britain = Ephraim
These are the two sons of Joseph (Genesis 48:19–20), who were prophesied to become a great people (Manasseh) and a company of nations (Ephraim).

Genesis 49:1

“And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.”

Genesis 49:22–24 (about Joseph’s descendants – Ephraim & Manasseh)

“Joseph is a fruitful bough... The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him... but his bow abode in strength...”

These blessings apply to the English-speaking nations in modern times. But end-time prophecies also warn of punishment for disobedience.

2. Prophetic Warnings to Modern Israel

These prophecies, while originally to ancient Israel, are dual—having a future, end-time fulfillment on the U.S. and Britain.

a) Leviticus 26 – Curses for Disobedience

“And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant... and I will scatter you among the heathen...” (vv. 25, 33)

This chapter warns that if Israel rejects God’s laws, He will send famine, disease, war, and captivity.

b) Deuteronomy 28 – Blessings and Curses

If Israel obeys, they are blessed. If not:

“The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies... thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword... The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far...” (vv. 25, 37, 49)

This refers to an end-time invasion of the U.S. by a foreign (possibly European) power.

3. Jeremiah’s Prophecies Against “Israel”

Jeremiah was a prophet to Israel and Judah, but his message was for the end time, as many of his prophecies were never fulfilled anciently.

Jeremiah 30:3, 7

“I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah... Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble…”

“But he shall be saved out of it.” (v. 7)

The “time of Jacob’s trouble” is the Great Tribulation, and Jacob = all 12 tribes (including Manasseh = U.S.).

4. Hosea – Ephraim’s (Britain’s) and Israel’s (America’s) Fall

Hosea 5:5

“Therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity; Judah also shall fall with them.”

Hosea 5:9

“Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.”

“I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence...” (v. 15)

This means national punishment before Christ returns.

5. Ezekiel’s Prophecies – Captivity of Modern Israel

Ezekiel was written after Israel had already gone into captivity, yet he prophesies a future captivity—therefore many see this as end-time.

Ezekiel 5:12

“A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence... a third part shall fall by the sword... and I will scatter a third part into all the winds...”

Ezekiel 6:6

“In all your dwellingplaces the cities shall be laid waste...”

This is a prophecy of modern warfare and destruction of the U.S. and Britain.

6. Daniel 11 – Rise of the Beast Power

Daniel 11:40–45 as describing a European Beast power (King of the North) invading and defeating the modern descendants of Israel (U.S., U.K., etc.) before attacking the Middle East.

7. Revelation 12 – Church Protected, Nation Not

Revelation 12:14

“And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness... from the face of the serpent.”

Some believe the Church is taken to a place of safety, but the nation is left to suffer.

Conclusion:

According to Prophecy

The U.S. will be punished for national sins (abortion, immorality, idolatry, Sabbath-breaking)
Destruction will come suddenly through war, economic collapse, and foreign invasion
This will happen before or at the start of the Great Tribulation, during the “Time of Jacob’s Trouble”
Only a small remnant (obedient Church) will be protected by God

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Will the United States Be Destroyed Before the Tribulation?

Bible prophecy teaches the U.S. and Britain, are the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim.

1. Modern Identities of Israelite Tribes

U.S. = Manasseh (the "great nation")
Britain = Ephraim (the "company of nations")
Based on Genesis 48:19-20 and Genesis 49, these blessings are applied to modern descendants of Joseph.

2. Punishment Prophesied for End-Time Israel

Leviticus 26 & Deuteronomy 28: Outline blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, including war, famine, pestilence, and captivity.

"I will bring a sword upon you... and I will scatter you among the heathen." (Leviticus 26:25, 33)

"The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far..." (Deuteronomy 28:49)

These prophecies apply to the modern descendants of Israel (the U.S. and U.K.).

3. Time of Jacob's Trouble

Jeremiah 30:7: "Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it."
Jacob includes all 12 tribes, especially Ephraim and Manasseh.
The U.S. will face this tribulation as part of God's punishment.

4. Hosea's Warnings to Ephraim and Israel

Hosea 5:5: "Therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity."
Hosea 5:9: "Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke..."
These verses are taken to point toward national collapse in the last days.

5. Ezekiel's End-Time Captivity Prophecies

Ezekiel prophesied after Israel had already fallen, so these are future events.

"A third part... shall die... a third... fall by the sword... a third... scattered." (Ezekiel 5:12)

"In all your dwellingplaces the cities shall be laid waste..." (Ezekiel 6:6)

Describing modern warfare and destruction of American cities.

6. Daniel 11 and the Beast Power

Daniel 11:40-45 describes a final war involving the "King of the North" (interpreted as a European Beast power) conquering nations.
The U.S. will fall to this power before it moves into the Middle East.

7. Revelation 12 and the Church's Protection

Revelation 12:14: The Church (symbolized by the woman) is taken to a place of safety.
The nation (U.S.) is not protected and undergoes tribulation.

Conclusion: The Fall Before the Tribulation

The Bible shows that the U.S. will fall due to national sins such as:

Sabbath-breaking
Idolatry
Abortion
Sexual immorality
Rejection of God's commandments

This fall will involve:

Military defeat
Economic collapse
Invasion and captivity

This destruction will happen just before or at the beginning of the Great Tribulation, leading into the final 3.5 years of end-time events.

33 YEARS OF WARNING

EXIT & SUPPORT NETWORK

AIDING THOSE SPIRITUALLY ABUSED BY WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD, PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD AND ALL OFFSHOOTS

CLICK HERE FOR LETTERS & TESTIMONIES

GOING BACK TO 2000

(PCG letters are on the left side of the page)

A web site called Exit & Support Network is starting its 33 year of warning people about the controlling, tyrannical, “churches” associated with the former Worldwide Church of God. Founded and controled by Herbert W. Armstrong. The offshoots (daughters) of that group have been controlling people, breaking up families, and ruining lives for decades.

The worst of the worst is a group called the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) headquartered in Edmond Ok.

The PCG run by the delusional, power hungry false prophet, Gerald Flurry and now his son Steven Flurry.

On Exit & Support Network you will find letters and testimonies from those impacted by the PCG going back to the year 2000

As you read of all the broken families, ruined lives and deaths, remember that MOST people don’t write letters. So you are seeing the TIP OF THE ICEBERG.

From the web site....

MIKE’S ENLIGHTENMENT PAGE

Former Members of Philadelphia Church of God

For readers of the Philadelphia Trumpet and all survivors of PCG

SEE: THE EVIL "CHURCH"

THE EVIL "CHURCH" part 2

These pages offer hope, support, understanding and freedom from a system of bondage for all those who have had their personal lives affected by PCG.

If you’re not yet a member:

Is PCG God’s only true Church? Or is there spiritual abuse and financial exploitation awaiting as a result of one’s involvement? Is Gerald Flurry really That Prophet? (and KING)

CLICK HERE FOR LETTERS & TESTIMONIES
GOING BACK TO 2000
(PCG letters are on the left side of the page)

My greatest hope is that my children will one day reach out to me again.

If my son Nathan Moffett in Edmond, Oklahoma, and my daughter Elise Moffett Salinas in San Antonio, Texas were not involved with the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), I would likely never speak publicly about this group. I would still pray for those who have been hurt, but my focus would remain private.

What compels me to speak is not anger — it is love for my children and concern for families who have experienced similar separation. Policies that discourage or prevent normal family contact have caused deep pain, not only to me, but to many others. I believe families should not be divided, and that love, communication, and reconciliation should always be encouraged.

Because of this, I plan to continue raising awareness about the impact these practices have on families. My goal is not to attack individuals, but to bring attention to the human cost of separation and to encourage open discussion. I hope that by sharing my experience, others may better understand how deeply these situations affect parents, children, and loved ones.

My door, my heart, and my love remain open to my children — always.

Tzitzit: Remember and Obey

Can you look at a person and tell if they obey God,

Just by looking at them?

WE ARE COMMANDED TO WEAR TZITZITS

Here is a Scripture-first and historically grounded presentation showing that God commanded His people to wear tzitzit (tassels/fringes) for all generations, and that this practice continued through biblical history—including the time of Christ.

I have included a message and a shorter message version for your home Sabbath gathering

1. The Direct Command from God (Torah)

Numbers 15:37–41

“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes (tzitzit) in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:
And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them…
I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD your God.”

Key points from the text:

Command comes directly from YHWH, not man
Applies to all Israel
Explicit phrase: “throughout their generations”
Purpose:

Remember God’s commandments
Prevent following the heart and eyes
Reinforce obedience and holiness

There is no expiration clause anywhere in Scripture.

2. Reaffirmed in Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 22:12

“Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.”

This confirms:

Tzitzit were part of daily clothing
Not ceremonial-only
Not limited to priesthood

3. Meaning of Tzitzit (Biblical Function)

The Hebrew word tzitzit (צִיצִת) means:

A tassel, fringe, or visible reminder

According to Numbers 15:

They are visual teaching tools
Designed to call the wearer back to obedience
Connected to all the commandments, not just some

The blue thread (tekhelet) points to:

Heaven
God’s authority
His law coming from above

4. Practiced Faithfully in Biblical History

Time of the Judges & Kings

Israel is repeatedly rebuked not for wearing tzitzit, but for forgetting God’s law—the very reason tzitzit were given (Judges 2:10–12; Hosea 4:6).

Their presence is assumed, not debated.

5. Worn During the Time of Christ

Jesus Himself Wore Tzitzit

Matthew 9:20–21

“And, behold, a woman… came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment.”

The Greek word for “hem” here refers to the fringed edge—the tzitzit.

Matthew 14:36

“And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.”

This fulfills:

Malachi 4:2 — “healing in His wings (kanaph = garment edge)”

Jesus did not abolish tzitzit.
He wore them properly.

Condemning Hypocrisy — Not the Command

Matthew 23:5

“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments.”

Christ did not condemn tzitzit.
He condemned:

Pride
Showmanship
Using obedience as a performance

If tzitzit were abolished or wrong, Christ would have said so plainly.

6. Continued After Christ’s Resurrection

The apostles continued living as Torah-observant Jews:

Acts 21:20

“Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law.”

No Scripture records:

A command to stop wearing tzitzit
God revoking Numbers 15
A “new covenant” cancellation of this instruction

7. “For All Generations” — Has God Changed?

Malachi 3:6

“For I am the LORD, I change not…”

Psalm 111:7–8

“All his commandments are sure.
They stand fast for ever and ever…”

Isaiah 66:22–23

“…as the new heavens and the new earth… so shall your seed and your name remain.”

If:

God does not change
His commandments stand forever
Israel’s identity continues

Then the burden of proof lies on anyone claiming tzitzit were abolished—yet no such verse exists.

8. Historical Jewish Practice (Extra-Biblical Confirmation)

Dead Sea Scrolls include references to fringed garments
First-century Jewish sources (Josephus, Mishnah) assume tzitzit as standard practice
Archaeological finds show blue-dyed threads consistent with tekhelet

History confirms Scripture—it does not contradict it.

9. Summary (Plainly Stated)

✔ God commanded tzitzit
✔ The command is for all generations
✔ It was never revoked
✔ Christ wore them
✔ Apostles kept the Law
✔ Purpose remains valid today:

✔COMMANDED FOR ALL THE TRIBES OF ISRAEL, NOT JUST THE TRIBE OF JUDAH

Remember God’s commandments and walk in obedience

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Below is a full, ready-to-preach message manuscript, written in a clear, Scripture-centered style, suitable for home Sabbath services, and fellowship, or teaching. It stays faithful to the biblical text and avoids rabbinic tradition or church-creed framing.

“Remember and Do: God’s Command to Wear Tzitzit for All Generations”

Key Text: Numbers 15:37–41

Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 22:12; Matthew 9:20–21; Matthew 23:5; Malachi 3:6; Psalm 111:7–8

Introduction

Brethren, today we are going to examine a command that is simple, visible, and yet widely ignored in modern religious practice.

It is not a tradition of men.
It is not a rabbinic invention.
It is not something added later.

It is a command that comes directly from God Himself, spoken to Moses, written in Scripture, and declared to be for all generations.

That command is the wearing of tzitzit—fringes or tassels—on the borders of our garments.

The question before us today is not:

“Is this Jewish?”
but rather:
“Did God command it—and did He ever revoke it?”

I. God’s Direct Command

Let us begin where all doctrine must begin—with Scripture.

Numbers 15:37–41 (read aloud)

“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations…”

Notice immediately:

This command comes from YHWH
It is spoken to all Israel
And it is explicitly said to be “throughout their generations”

Brethren, God does not use careless language.
When He says throughout your generations, He means exactly that.

There is no expiration date in the text.

II. The Purpose of Tzitzit

God does not give commands without reason.

Verse 39 tells us why tzitzit were commanded:

“That ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes…”

Tzitzit serve three divine purposes:

A reminder of God’s commandments
A guard against self-will and deception
A call to holiness and obedience

This command is not ceremonial fluff—it addresses the human heart.

We forget.
We drift.
We follow our own eyes.

God gave a visible reminder to pull us back to obedience.

III. Reaffirmed in Deuteronomy

God repeats the command:

Deuteronomy 22:12

“Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.”

This shows:

Tzitzit were part of everyday clothing
Not limited to priests
Not tied to the Temple
Not described as temporary

God does not repeat commands He intends to discard.

IV. “For All Generations” Means What It Says

Scripture interprets Scripture.

Malachi 3:6

“For I am the LORD, I change not…”

Psalm 111:7–8

“All his commandments are sure.
They stand fast for ever and ever…”

If God does not change,
and His commandments stand forever,
then the burden of proof lies on anyone claiming this command ended.

And brethren—no verse exists that abolishes tzitzit.

V. Jesus Christ Wore Tzitzit

This is critical.

Matthew 9:20–21

“…she came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment.”

The word “hem” refers to the fringed edge—the tzitzit.

Matthew 14:36

“…that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.”

Jesus Christ:

Wore tzitzit
Kept the command perfectly
Never rebuked the practice itself

In fact, this fulfills Malachi 4:2:

“Healing in His wings”
(kanaph—the edge or corner of a garment)

VI. What Christ Condemned—and What He Did Not

Some claim Jesus criticized tzitzit.

Let’s read carefully.

Matthew 23:5

“They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments.”

Christ did not condemn tzitzit.
He condemned:

Pride
Hypocrisy
Using obedience to be seen of men

The problem was motivation, not obedience.

If tzitzit were wrong or abolished, Christ would have said so plainly.

He did not.

VII. The Apostles Continued in Obedience

After Christ’s resurrection, nothing changed regarding God’s law.

Acts 21:20

“…many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law.”

There is:

No command to stop wearing tzitzit
No apostolic decree against it
No Scripture stating it ended at the cross

Silence is not abolition.

VIII. Historical Confirmation

History supports Scripture:

First-century Jews universally wore fringed garments
Archaeology confirms blue-dyed threads
No historical record shows believers abandoning tzitzit until centuries later—when Gentile Christianity separated itself from biblical practice

What changed was culture, not God’s Word.

IX. Why This Matters Today

Brethren, tzitzit are not about fashion.
They are not about identity politics.
They are not about show.

They are about remembering and doing what God has said.

In a world full of distraction,
God gave His people a visible anchor.

The question is not:

“What do churches say?”

The question is:

“What has God said?”

Conclusion

God commanded tzitzit
God said it was for all generations
God never revoked it
Christ wore them
The apostles upheld the Law

And the purpose remains:

“That ye may remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them.”

Brethren, obedience has never been popular—but it has always been right.

Let us choose to remember.
Let us choose to obey.
Let us choose to walk as Christ walked.

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Here is a shorter Sermonette version

“Tzitzit: Remember and Obey”

Key Scripture: Numbers 15:37–41

Introduction

Brethren, God understands something about human nature—we forget.

We get distracted.
We follow our own eyes.
We drift from what we know is right.

So God, in His mercy, gave His people a visible reminder—a command meant to bring us back to obedience.

That command is the wearing of tzitzit, or tassels, on the borders of our garments.

God’s Command

Let us read Numbers 15:38–39.

God says this command is “throughout their generations.”
There is no limitation placed on it.
There is no verse that revokes it.

The purpose is clear:

“That ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them.”

Tzitzit are not decoration.
They are instruction.

Reaffirmed in the Law

God repeats the command in Deuteronomy 22:12, showing it was part of daily life—not temple ritual, not priestly clothing.

God does not repeat commands He intends to abolish.

Jesus Christ Wore Tzitzit

In Matthew 9:20, the woman touched the hem of Christ’s garment—the fringed edge.

Jesus did not set aside this command.
He fulfilled it perfectly.

When Christ condemned religious leaders, He did not condemn tzitzit—He condemned hypocrisy and pride (Matthew 23:5).

Obedience was never the problem.
Motivation was.

For All Generations

God says plainly:

Malachi 3:6 — “I change not”
Psalm 111:7–8 — His commandments stand forever

If God does not change, and the command was given for all generations, then it still stands today.

Why This Matters

Tzitzit remind us:

To remember God’s commandments
To resist following our own hearts
To walk in holiness

In a world pulling us in every direction, God gave us a simple anchor.

Conclusion

Brethren, tzitzit are not about tradition or appearance.
They are about remembering and doing what God has said.

Let us walk as Christ walked.
Let us remember His commandments.
And let us choose obedience—every day.

“That ye may remember, and do all my commandments.”
(Numbers 15:39)