http://standingwatch.org en-us ℗ & © 2010 StandingWatch.org Proclaiming the warnings of prophecy for our times and announcing the good news of the coming Kingdom of God StandingWatch.org Each week we release a new commentary on the news in light of Biblical prophecy. Each week we release a new commentary on the news in light of Biblical prophecy. StandingWatch Video Podcast info@standingwatch.org Norbert Link Germany is once again Europe's "economic motor"--the "number one." Why? German business confidence reached its highest monthly gain since German reunification 20 years ago. Why? The confidence in the euro has been restored. Why? Most German economic giants flee Wall Street. Why? Could it be that a little-known prophecy in the book of Habakkuk holds a key as to "why"? Germany is once again Europe's "economic motor"--the "number one." Why? German business confidence reached its highest monthly gain since German reunification 20 years ago. Why? The confidence in the euro has been restored. Why? Most German economic giants flee Wall Street. Why? Could it be that a little-known prophecy in the book of Habakkuk holds a key as to "why"? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/watch_europe Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 10:16 Europe Germany economy NYSE Habakkuk Revelation Babylon Norbert Link The economic downfall of Great Britain and the USA is inevitable, and the Bible has long ago prophesied that it would occur. Why is this going to happen, and what are the spiritual reasons for it? The economic downfall of Great Britain and the USA is inevitable, and the Bible has long ago prophesied that it would occur. Why is this going to happen, and what are the spiritual reasons for it? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/our_economic_demise_why Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 9:02 economy Great Britain USA debt Israel Bible pride Norbert Link Alarmed financial experts are telling us that we are entering another Great Depression--or that we are already in it -- while outrageous and costly provisions within the new healthcare law come to light. Why are we experiencing such an unparalleled economic disaster? Alarmed financial experts are telling us that we are entering another Great Depression--or that we are already in it -- while outrageous and costly provisions within the new healthcare law come to light. Why are we experiencing such an unparalleled economic disaster? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/our_great_depression_and_healthcare_debacle Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 9:52 great depression healthcare Obama Pelosi unemployment housing market Norbert Link What is Mystery, Babylon the Great--the fallen woman riding a scarlet-colored beast with seven heads and ten horns? Is it America or Islam? What is the mark of the beast which one must have to be able to buy or sell? Is it an electronic chip? Most people are totally confused when it comes to the biblical meaning of these concepts. What is Mystery, Babylon the Great--the fallen woman riding a scarlet-colored beast with seven heads and ten horns? Is it America or Islam? What is the mark of the beast which one must have to be able to buy or sell? Is it an electronic chip? Most people are totally confused when it comes to the biblical meaning of these concepts. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/babylon_and_the_mark_of_the_beast Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 9:06 mark beast Babylon mystery Rome scarlet chip Norbert Link Problems without solutions... war in Afghanistan; leaking oil in the Gulf of about 2.5 million gallons a day; almost 10 percent unemployment nationwide; sales of new homes drop to lowest level in four decades; rising government indebtedness; and dismantling of America's family values and democratic system... the list is endless. WHY? Why is it that virtually no politician, no newscaster and no religious commentator is pointing at the only solution for our nation? Problems without solutions... war in Afghanistan; leaking oil in the Gulf of about 2.5 million gallons a day; almost 10 percent unemployment nationwide; sales of new homes drop to lowest level in four decades; rising government indebtedness; and dismantling of America's family values and democratic system... the list is endless. WHY? Why is it that virtually no politician, no newscaster and no religious commentator is pointing at the only solution for our nation? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/america_wake_up_or_perish Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 7:23 America Bible repent God Commandments Sunday Christmas war Norbert Link Are we close to Christ's Second Coming? The Examiner, in reporting about the Gulf Oil Spill, wrote: "... we have never experienced anything like this before." The Associated Press said: "In Revelations, it says the water will turn to blood. That's what it looks like out here [in Florida]..." Nasa warns of a Space Storm in 2013, saying it could cause twenty times more economic damage than Hurricane Katrina. And the Independent says that the next asteroid slamming into Earth could end it all, stating that "it could happen any time." HOW NEAR IS CHRIST'S RETURN? Are we close to Christ's Second Coming? The Examiner, in reporting about the Gulf Oil Spill, wrote: "... we have never experienced anything like this before." The Associated Press said: "In Revelations, it says the water will turn to blood. That's what it looks like out here [in Florida]..." Nasa warns of a Space Storm in 2013, saying it could cause twenty times more economic damage than Hurricane Katrina. And the Independent says that the next asteroid slamming into Earth could end it all, stating that "it could happen any time." HOW NEAR IS CHRIST'S RETURN? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/current_catastrophes_and_bible_prophecy Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 10:26 Oil Spill Christ Return asteroid Revelation signs Bible Norbert Link Israel's deadly attack on a flotilla heading towards Gaza was met with universal condemnation. Especially Turkey has been playing a dubious role in this affair. What can we expect to happen soon? Israel's deadly attack on a flotilla heading towards Gaza was met with universal condemnation. Especially Turkey has been playing a dubious role in this affair. What can we expect to happen soon? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/israel_s_worldwide_isolation Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 7:42 Israel Gaza blockade Turkey Iran flotilla Norbert Link Two American scientists claim that they created artificial life with no ancestor. But the new biological science has the potential to do great harm. And what about animal cross-breeding, cloning, human-animal hybrids, nanobots and self-replicating robots? What does the Bible have to say about man's desire to "play God"? Two American scientists claim that they created artificial life with no ancestor. But the new biological science has the potential to do great harm. And what about animal cross-breeding, cloning, human-animal hybrids, nanobots and self-replicating robots? What does the Bible have to say about man's desire to "play God"? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/the_horror_of_artificial_life Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 8:33 Venter artificial life hybrid cloning robots Bible Revelation Norbert Link Will the euro fail? Will the euro zone collapse? Will the EU fall apart? The answer to all of these questions is, No! How can we be so sure? Listen to this program, and you will know! Will the euro fail? Will the euro zone collapse? Will the EU fall apart? The answer to all of these questions is, No! How can we be so sure? Listen to this program, and you will know! http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/the_lies_about_europe Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 8:22 Euro EU eurozone Merkel Greece Germany Bible Prophecy Norbert Link The Times wrote on May 6--Britain's "Election Day"--that Britain is "not going forward," but it "may go back." So is the USA, and the parallels are staggering. Is tragedy awaiting us? Will we face Greece-like economic turmoil and civil unrest--and even nuclear devastation? Experts tell us, "it is more likely than not to occur within the next several years"; it will come as "a compete surprise"; and we will be "grossly unprepared" to handle it! The Times wrote on May 6--Britain's "Election Day"--that Britain is "not going forward," but it "may go back." So is the USA, and the parallels are staggering. Is tragedy awaiting us? Will we face Greece-like economic turmoil and civil unrest--and even nuclear devastation? Experts tell us, "it is more likely than not to occur within the next several years"; it will come as "a compete surprise"; and we will be "grossly unprepared" to handle it! http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/britain_and_us_in_trouble Sat, 8 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 8:22 Britain election car bombing public debt nuclear Norbert Link In light of the ongoing crisis pertaining to Greece, some have proclaimed that the eurozone will fall apart and the euro will be abolished. It has even been suggested that European core nations will create their own currency. However, economic, political and spiritual reasons show that none of this will happen. In light of the ongoing crisis pertaining to Greece, some have proclaimed that the eurozone will fall apart and the euro will be abolished. It has even been suggested that European core nations will create their own currency. However, economic, political and spiritual reasons show that none of this will happen. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/is_the_euro_doomed Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 7:37 Greece Europe EU eurozone Germany Babylon Norbert Link Will the Jews begin soon to offer sacrifices and build a third temple on the Temple Mount? Is former New York mayor and Democrat Ed Koch correct when he warns that it is President Obama's policy to create an alliance with Arab states against Israel? And what is behind Muammar al Gaddafi's concept of a new bi-national state, called "Isratine," and Egypt's attempts to rally U.N. support against Israel? Will the Jews begin soon to offer sacrifices and build a third temple on the Temple Mount? Is former New York mayor and Democrat Ed Koch correct when he warns that it is President Obama's policy to create an alliance with Arab states against Israel? And what is behind Muammar al Gaddafi's concept of a new bi-national state, called "Isratine," and Egypt's attempts to rally U.N. support against Israel? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/soon_all_nations_against_jerusalem Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 9:05 Jerusalem, Temple, Mount, sacrifices, Independence, Koch, Gaddafi Norbert Link Shocking news: "The US is ruling out a nuclear response to non-nuclear attacks, but Obama is criticized by the left and the right." "USA and Russia sign a new arms reduction agreement, forcing Europe to look at their own defense strategies." "Europe outraged over American misconduct in Iraq." "German soldiers forsaken by US Air Force in Afghanistan." What does it all mean in the light of biblical prophecy? Shocking news: "The US is ruling out a nuclear response to non-nuclear attacks, but Obama is criticized by the left and the right." "USA and Russia sign a new arms reduction agreement, forcing Europe to look at their own defense strategies." "Europe outraged over American misconduct in Iraq." "German soldiers forsaken by US Air Force in Afghanistan." What does it all mean in the light of biblical prophecy? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/usa_antagonizes_europe Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 8:16 Afghanistan nuclear Obama Russia Germany Iraq Bible Prophecy Norbert Link Important events are taking place in Europe and the Middle East, which you must know about. The EU struck a deal saving Greece, but it was done on German terms. The other EU member states "fell like dominos," and a "more German Europe" emerged. The Catholic Church has begun to attack those who report about its abominable sex scandals, and the Arabs are trying to unite against Israel, asking for European help. What does all of this mean in light of biblical prophecy? Important events are taking place in Europe and the Middle East, which you must know about. The EU struck a deal saving Greece, but it was done on German terms. The other EU member states "fell like dominos," and a "more German Europe" emerged. The Catholic Church has begun to attack those who report about its abominable sex scandals, and the Arabs are trying to unite against Israel, asking for European help. What does all of this mean in light of biblical prophecy? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/german_core_europe_in_the_making Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 8:13 Germany, EU, Greece, Israel, Bible, Merkel, Catholic, scandal Norbert Link According to a new survey, nearly a quarter of Republicans believe President "Obama may be the Antichrist." What does the Bible say about the concept of "antichrist"? Did you know that Scripture does NOT teach that "THE" Antichrist will come in the future, just prior to Christ's return? This program explains to you the TRUTH about "antichrist," and what IS REALLY prophesied to happen. According to a new survey, nearly a quarter of Republicans believe President "Obama may be the Antichrist." What does the Bible say about the concept of "antichrist"? Did you know that Scripture does NOT teach that "THE" Antichrist will come in the future, just prior to Christ's return? This program explains to you the TRUTH about "antichrist," and what IS REALLY prophesied to happen. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/is_obama_the_antichrist Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 7:28 obama, Bible, Antichrist, Revelation, Beast, false, prophet Norbert Link Due to Greece's problems, some suggest that the euro will be abandoned. However, the euro is here to stay. Germany is emerging as Europe's leader, "calling the shots." Germany has become the world's third largest weapons dealer. While Europe is gaining power, Obama's America is losing all support. German papers wrote: "The American president doesn't have a single ally among European heads of state." "Obama continues to stand alone on the world stage, seemingly without a goal... The Palestinians no longer trust him, and the Israelis don't take him seriously." Due to Greece's problems, some suggest that the euro will be abandoned. However, the euro is here to stay. Germany is emerging as Europe's leader, "calling the shots." Germany has become the world's third largest weapons dealer. While Europe is gaining power, Obama's America is losing all support. German papers wrote: "The American president doesn't have a single ally among European heads of state." "Obama continues to stand alone on the world stage, seemingly without a goal... The Palestinians no longer trust him, and the Israelis don't take him seriously." http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/europe_s_rise_and_obama_s_fall Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 7:51 Germany, obama, euro, Greece, Israel, Iran, Bible, prophecy Norbert Link The Roman Catholic Church is facing another widening sex abuse scandal of perhaps historical proportions, while trying to cope with the sex scandals in Ireland and other countries. For decades, the Church looked the other way, downplayed the problems or covered them up, while ignoring the victims and protecting the pedophile perpetrators. Is enforced celibacy one of the main reasons for these terrible sexual scandals within the Church? The Roman Catholic Church is facing another widening sex abuse scandal of perhaps historical proportions, while trying to cope with the sex scandals in Ireland and other countries. For decades, the Church looked the other way, downplayed the problems or covered them up, while ignoring the victims and protecting the pedophile perpetrators. Is enforced celibacy one of the main reasons for these terrible sexual scandals within the Church? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/why_catholic_sex_abuse Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 10:04 Catholic Church, Germany, sexual abuse, celibacy Norbert Link The Wall Street Journal wrote: "The U.S. government spends while it can"; and that "federal outlays will reach $3.72 trillion in 2010." USA Today said that our planned deficit for 2010 of almost $1.6 trillion is "a recipe for financial disaster." The A.P. reported that the "number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly" by the end of January. CNN Money revealed that "Social Security will be $28 billion in the hole" in 2010. But even though the U.S. economic outlook is devastating, we would like to give you hope and encouragement on this program. The Wall Street Journal wrote: "The U.S. government spends while it can"; and that "federal outlays will reach $3.72 trillion in 2010." USA Today said that our planned deficit for 2010 of almost $1.6 trillion is "a recipe for financial disaster." The A.P. reported that the "number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly" by the end of January. CNN Money revealed that "Social Security will be $28 billion in the hole" in 2010. But even though the U.S. economic outlook is devastating, we would like to give you hope and encouragement on this program. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/encouragement_in_economic_hardship Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 9:49 budget deficit, taxes, unemployment, social security Norbert Link We do NOT experience a recovery of the U.S. economy. Sales of homes are down; unemployment is up; and the economic activity in 2009 showed the sharpest drop since 1946. USA Today commented: "The U.S. is broke." Hope in U.S. leadership is at an all-time low, as the national and international reactions to the President's State of the Union address demonstrated. Two quarters of Americans believe that their federal government is not working. The Telegraph wrote: "Barack Obama gets an F for world leadership." Nobody seems to present workable solutions. Aren't there any? We do NOT experience a recovery of the U.S. economy. Sales of homes are down; unemployment is up; and the economic activity in 2009 showed the sharpest drop since 1946. USA Today commented: "The U.S. is broke." Hope in U.S. leadership is at an all-time low, as the national and international reactions to the President's State of the Union address demonstrated. Two quarters of Americans believe that their federal government is not working. The Telegraph wrote: "Barack Obama gets an F for world leadership." Nobody seems to present workable solutions. Aren't there any? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/the_state_of_the_union_address_and_no_solutions Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 10:16 State Union Obama healthcare unemployment jobs economy Norbert Link Germany is destined to lead a mighty political, economic and military European power bloc. The Bible prophesied thousands of years ago that in these last days, Germany and Europe will ascend out of the bottomless pit or the "abyss," while America's leadership will continually diminish. Germany is destined to lead a mighty political, economic and military European power bloc. The Bible prophesied thousands of years ago that in these last days, Germany and Europe will ascend out of the bottomless pit or the "abyss," while America's leadership will continually diminish. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/coming_up_from_the_abyss Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 10:00 Germany Bottomless Pit Abyss Israel Iran Europe Norbert Link Why do natural catastrophes happen--like the terrible earthquake in Haiti? Why does God not prevent them? Why does He allow man's wars and the evil which he inflicts on his fellow-man? The Bible warns us that much more terrible times will come soon, and it tells us WHY! Why do natural catastrophes happen--like the terrible earthquake in Haiti? Why does God not prevent them? Why does He allow man's wars and the evil which he inflicts on his fellow-man? The Bible warns us that much more terrible times will come soon, and it tells us WHY! http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/haiti_where_was_god Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 8:37 Haiti Earthquake God Jesus destroy Satan Norbert Link The British paper, The Telegraph, reported on January 3, 2010, that occasional proper spanking of children up to the age of eleven has positive results, angering children's right campaigners. What does the Bible say about proper child rearing and discipline? The British paper, The Telegraph, reported on January 3, 2010, that occasional proper spanking of children up to the age of eleven has positive results, angering children's right campaigners. What does the Bible say about proper child rearing and discipline? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/never_spank_your_child Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 9:37 child rearing discipline spank Bible neglect Norbert Link Politics went into high gear this week when 60 necessary votes for the U.S. Senate's health care bill were secured after granting special concessions and payoffs to certain states. Some senators defended these tactics, saying that "payoffs are nothing unusual"; and that this is "the nature of a democracy" and "part of the normal legislative process." But what exactly were these payoffs, and how does God look at this kind of political maneuvering? Politics went into high gear this week when 60 necessary votes for the U.S. Senate's health care bill were secured after granting special concessions and payoffs to certain states. Some senators defended these tactics, saying that "payoffs are nothing unusual"; and that this is "the nature of a democracy" and "part of the normal legislative process." But what exactly were these payoffs, and how does God look at this kind of political maneuvering? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/payoffs_for_senate_s_health_care_bill Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 7:33 health care Senate payoff concession Nebraska Louisiana Purchase God Norbert Link Surely, there could not be lack or violation of religious freedom in Germany! Don't be too convinced! And what's worse, the Bible prophesies that continental Europe will soon begin--as it did in the past--to inflict tremendous persecution on all those who don't agree with the EU's religious concepts of "Christianity." Don't be duped into thinking it could not happen. Surely, there could not be lack or violation of religious freedom in Germany! Don't be too convinced! And what's worse, the Bible prophesies that continental Europe will soon begin--as it did in the past--to inflict tremendous persecution on all those who don't agree with the EU's religious concepts of "Christianity." Don't be duped into thinking it could not happen. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/religious_persecution_in_germany Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 8:00 Religious Persecution Berlin shopping Sunday Bible Norbert Link The Pravda proposes that Europe must "get rid of America's influence"; that the EU needs a powerful army; and that it should "join forces with Russia." Time magazine claims that more than 200 thermonuclear bombs are stored in several European countries, and that "Dutch, Belgian, Italian and German pilots remain ready to engage in nuclear war." Will those and other nuclear weapons be used soon? The Pravda proposes that Europe must "get rid of America's influence"; that the EU needs a powerful army; and that it should "join forces with Russia." Time magazine claims that more than 200 thermonuclear bombs are stored in several European countries, and that "Dutch, Belgian, Italian and German pilots remain ready to engage in nuclear war." Will those and other nuclear weapons be used soon? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/coming_worldwide_nuclear_war Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 9:22 obama, Afghanistan, EU, nuclear war, russia, Nobel Norbert Link President Obama's decision to send more troops to Afghanistan has been described as "dangerous." It was pointed out that "parallels between Afghanistan and Vietnam are impossible to ignore." The President's speech has been labeled as "false," and the war itself as unnecessary, unsuccessful and unsolvable. But the most important lessons from the war have been completely overlooked. President Obama's decision to send more troops to Afghanistan has been described as "dangerous." It was pointed out that "parallels between Afghanistan and Vietnam are impossible to ignore." The President's speech has been labeled as "false," and the war itself as unnecessary, unsuccessful and unsolvable. But the most important lessons from the war have been completely overlooked. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/lessons_from_the_afghan_war Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 6:36 Afghanistan Obama Vietnam troops Iraq Jesus Norbert Link Should we still observe Thanksgiving Day in 2009 in spite of our many problems, including our national debt, financial hardship, unemployment, bank failures, recession and possible depression and inflation? The history of the Thanksgiving Festival should give us much-needed insight. Should we still observe Thanksgiving Day in 2009 in spite of our many problems, including our national debt, financial hardship, unemployment, bank failures, recession and possible depression and inflation? The history of the Thanksgiving Festival should give us much-needed insight. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/thanksgiving_in_hard_times Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 8:56 Thanksgiving Washington Lincoln Gettysburg Unemployment Recession Bible Norbert Link Why are the mass media and the government unwilling to acknowledge Maj. Hasan's radical Muslim faith as "the dominant factor" in his decision to mount his attack? Is there an overlooked connection between the desire to be "politically correct" and the President's belief system and his goal of strengthening U.S. ties with Muslim nations, while distancing himself from Israel? And what does any of this have to do with biblical prophecy? Why are the mass media and the government unwilling to acknowledge Maj. Hasan's radical Muslim faith as "the dominant factor" in his decision to mount his attack? Is there an overlooked connection between the desire to be "politically correct" and the President's belief system and his goal of strengthening U.S. ties with Muslim nations, while distancing himself from Israel? And what does any of this have to do with biblical prophecy? http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/why_the_fort_hood_massacre Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 8:29 Fort Hood Obama Islam Muslim Israel Iran Syria Norbert Link Our domestic and international problems seem insurmountable. We are facing problems in Afghanistan, the Middle East and now with Europe. And look at our economic problems--while our recession is deepening, our bank failures are on the increase, and our unemployment is rising. Health care discussions don't address the real concerns, and Mr. Obama's eligibility as President is widely ignored. But sugar-coating, suppressing or falsifying the facts or resorting to compromise will never get us anywhere. Our domestic and international problems seem insurmountable. We are facing problems in Afghanistan, the Middle East and now with Europe. And look at our economic problems--while our recession is deepening, our bank failures are on the increase, and our unemployment is rising. Health care discussions don't address the real concerns, and Mr. Obama's eligibility as President is widely ignored. But sugar-coating, suppressing or falsifying the facts or resorting to compromise will never get us anywhere. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/why_aren_t_we_solving_our_national_and_global_problems Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 9:25 Obama Clinton Merkel healthcare recession Afghanistan GM EU Norbert Link Do you know the origins of Halloween and its customs and practices? Is it harmless fun or more sinister and dangerous? Please get the facts before you decide to observe Halloween this year. Do you know the origins of Halloween and its customs and practices? Is it harmless fun or more sinister and dangerous? Please get the facts before you decide to observe Halloween this year. http://standingwatch.org/program/download/audio/should_you_observe_halloween Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 9:00 Halloween Samhain druids MTV Satan witchcraft