Chapter 14              An Afternoon to Remember

      The group finally wormed their way through the crowd to the door of the Knesset ‑‑ and  were passed right through to their seats, using the passes which had been given them on the way out at lunch.

     "Thank goodness for Jacob Levi's passes", Phoebe said.

     At precisely 1:15 p.m.  the Prime Minister re‑opened the meeting with three sharp gavel strikes  on the podium block, ‑‑ this against a near bedlam noise level throughout the hall.

     "Ladies and Gentlemen", he shouted into the  microphone, ‑‑ they all quieted down almost immediately, "this session is hereby reopened".

     "We understand", he continued, "that Dr. H.A. Issem will be the spokesman for the AKDC ‑‑ giving us this coalition's position on Israel's proposed policy related to following King David's lead and program.  Dr. Issem will have 30 minutes or less to present the AKDC position, after which the Kingdom Parties re‑joiner will be presented by Mr. Jacob Levi, our parties parliamentarian.

     "Dr. Issem, you have 30 minutes, sir ‑‑ it is now exactly 1:27 pm ‑‑ you will be given the usual 5 minute alert."

     "Mr. President, honorable cabinet members, honored guests", Dr. Issem eloquently stated, "it is our purpose today to present a clear view of the disastrous and bigoted path which the Kingdom party is taking us down ‑‑ and to further present a far superior approach for Israel to achieve her rightful place among the nations".

     "Our's is not a `pie in the sky' ‑‑ or wildly confused approach. We are based on hard facts and firm relationships with key persons in both the East and Western Blocks of Nations ‑‑ we are not basing our platform on `crazies'."

     "We contend that Israel is even now on the forefront of international achievements ‑‑ there is an almost general acceptance of this fact.  Israel even now commands over 20% of the printed press and even more of the time

on electronic news services internationally."

     "Gentlemen", emphasized Dr. Issem, "we are doing great ‑‑ we do not need others ‑‑ we only need to extend ourselves ‑‑ to project the power that we have ‑‑ to wield the financial and political clout  that is ours."

     "We", he continued, "have seen some weird things ‑‑ things which would tend to sway our thinking.  To counteract this we have decided to utilize our powers as well, showing that we of the AKDC also have super powers ‑‑".

     With that he grasped a handful of papers, and immediately they burst into flame ‑‑ yet they didn't burn.  With the flame, he  lit a cigarette, still the papers did not burn.  He released the papers and they immediately went out.  He struck a match, and the papers lit and burned to an ash.

     He held a glass of water high in the air ‑‑  drained half, then while holding it high it froze and cracked the glass.  He caught the ice and placed it in his hand ‑‑ it immediately came to a boil, transitioning the liquid state directly to the vapor state. 

     "I, as a devoted AKDC have these and many other powers ‑‑ these can and will be Israel's powers ‑‑ she can be invincible with me."

     "So then", Dr. Issem concluded, "within our AKDC we have a    consortium of financial, social, political as well as existential powers which can set the international stage for Israel to be the world leader ‑‑ allowing Israel to take her rightful place among the nations of this world. ‑‑ thank you Mr. President, and Cabinet members of the  Knesset for your good and gracious attention". With that he literally flew  through the air some 30 feet to his seat ‑‑ amidst a very loud clapping of hands of many of the cabinet members and  visitors.

     "Did you see that", Harold whispered, "he just seemed to float a foot off the floor ‑‑ to his seat".

     "Wow", Rachel replied in  a strained whisper, "yes, he really did ‑‑ I think!"

     There was a hush over the whole hall, ‑‑ the Kingdom Party realized that here was a challenge ‑‑ a worthy opponent for sure.  They knew that they have their job cut out for them, to beat such exhibitions of power.  they had been quite confident in the obvious power that King David and the others had quietly exhibited, ‑‑ now though, some edge had been trimmed!

     "Thank you Dr. Issem, ‑‑ you stayed well within your time", responded an obviously disturbed Prime Minister.

     "Mr. Levi", the Prime Minister continued, "we will now hear your reply".

     "Mr. President and fellow cabinet members", started Jacob Levi, clearing his throat while preparing his initial remark. "We are obviously

at the cross roads of man's history ‑‑ all of good and evil is focused at this moment, ‑‑ indeed, Israel is in the center of the hot seat of history".

      Jacob was pacing, obviously intent upon his next statement ‑‑ really, in a `prayerful' mode.  He paused, mentally content that what he was to say next was right!

     "Our God is implementing His plan and program through Israel ‑‑ He has seen fit to confirm this to us by bringing King David and the prophets to lead us".

     "With such gracious acts of our God, we should expect that there would be attempts by the evil one to discredit as well as impress by  subtleties".

     "Yes", Mr. Levi continued, "Satan and his representatives are especially active here ‑‑ we actually saw several examples of this evil intent, even miraculous `fire', `freezing', and `flying' exhibitions were played out in our very presence."

     "Yes, ‑‑ notable miracles", Jacob firmly noted as he continued to pace, " ‑‑ but of evil intent ‑‑ only done to confuse and divide, to divert our attention from the true and living God and His resurrected ones."

     "It goes almost without saying", affirmed Jacob Levi, "we as human beings by ourselves are no match for Dr. H.A. Issem, as he obviously gets his power from the evil one ‑‑ he is very dangerous ‑‑ he is a committed representative of Satan".

     "On the other hand", Jacob Levi continued, "in God's power and by reliance upon His representatives, Israel cannot fail, ‑‑ can and will defeat Dr. Issem and his compatriots".

     "Israel", Jacob Levi shouts, "you must follow your God ‑‑ don't be beguiled by this evil one ‑‑ cast your vote with King David, join his serious and happy band for fulfillment of the End Time". Jacob was obviously very emotional ‑‑ very concerned for his country and countrymen.

     "Israel", Jacob said in an uncontrolled `weeping' voice, "I fear you will follow evil ‑‑ if you do, God forbid, be alert and cast  him off early ‑‑ he will deceive if possible the very elect of God."

     "Israel", Jacob Levi cries out ‑‑ drawing himself to his full stature, "seek your God while He may be found ‑‑ love Him ‑‑ turn from this evil".

     At this moment a commotion in the AKDC area caused attention to be drawn there.  The deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Brentheimer, one of their strong advocates, was gasping for air ‑‑ could not get his breath and collapsed.  Dr. Milheim, one of Israel's foremost medical generalists was just 20 feet away, and quickly stepped to his side.  He was quickly joined by Dr. Steinmeir, a noted cardiologist. After a brief examination by both

doctors, Dr. Steinmeir from his kneeling position shook his head sadly  and said, "He's dead!". This was confirmed by Dr. Milheim with a positive nod of his head.

     Without added word, Dr. Issem stepped to the lifeless body of Mr. Brentheimer and simply took him by his hand and raised him to his feet.

     A gasp of surprise and awe went through the hall ‑‑ they had seen what apparently was a miracle of life restored! Dr. Issem had brought Samuel Brentheimer back to life!

     Bedlam again broke out in the Knesset, ‑‑ every one was talking at once.

     Mr. Brentheimer, the restored one, waved heartily to everyone, ‑‑ taking his seat again and awaiting the continuation of the session.  Everything, except Jacob Levi, was back to normal.

     The Prime Minister stepped to Jacob's side, "Mr. Levi, ‑‑ you have seven minutes remaining, ‑‑ due to the inopportune interruption you may have a short recess if you so desire".

     "Thank you Mr. President", Jacob quickly responded, "but that won't be necessary".

     "Very well, ‑‑ continue as soon as you are ready", said the Prime Minister.

     "Ladies and gentlemen,  we have seen some notable things this afternoon.  Things that are not of human origin, things that can come only from our GOD ‑‑ OR from the adversary who our God has given certain powers to for a season".

     "We must not be deceived, brethren", said Mr. Jacob Levi, "the evil one often does even `good' things to gain the control he is after".

    "Remember,", confirmed Jacob Levi, "with King David and the  other prophets has come the Tabernacle and the Temple ‑‑ even now they are being erected on the Temple Mount. This  is a very present confirmation of God's hand on King David.  It also speaks to our need, yes, our duty as God's chosen people, to support His program for Israel with all that is in us.  It is important to Israel, to each of us, as well as to the world at large".

     "Dr. H.A. Issem is against all this", ‑‑ vehemently expressed Jacob Levi, "he and the AKDC are wanting Israel to take a much lesser position ‑‑ to follow their program of deception ‑‑ helping to promote Dr. Issem and his desires to put down all that is sacred to Israel and the true worship of God."

     "Beware", Jacob Levi continues, "the AKDC and Dr. H.A. Issam   stand  to demoralize Israel, ‑‑ to strip Israel from her God, ‑‑ keeping Israel from truly enjoying her Prince and her King of Kings."

     "In conclusion ‑‑ on a very positive note, ‑‑ Israel now has the  opportunity to be the most powerful and respected nation among nations ‑‑ but this can only be achieved within God's plan and under the direct leadership of King David. This providing a most meaningful and long lasting relationship with our God."

     "The conclusion -- on a negative note, ‑‑ under the AKDC with Dr. Issem, we can expect only short term `bandaiding' of problems, ‑‑ the result of deceitful exploitative methods that they will use.  Israel, if ever controlled by the AKDC must soon be salvaged ‑‑ really wrenched from their grasp ‑‑ to allow God's total plan to be accomplished.  We can avoid this unnecessary 'rape' of Israel if we so desire, ‑‑ if we will act now to affirm the Kingdom Party  as led by King David The Returned". With that Jacob Levi turned and went to his seat.

     "Thank you Mr. Levi", the Prime Minister said as he noted that, "it is now 2:45  p.m.  ‑‑ we will take a 30‑minute break and re‑convene for the vote of confidence at 3:15 p.m.  sharp." With that he turned on his heal and headed for Jacob Levi.

     Again, the two new groups were holding their own sessions of strategy across the halls from each other ‑‑ with individuals `spinning off' to lobby or persuade key members to vote their way. A truly frantic time for all concerned.

      "Well", said Harold to the `group' present, "this has certainly developed quickly ‑‑ it  is pretty obvious that indeed Dr. H.A. Issem is the anti‑messiah, the one the New Testament calls the

Anti‑Christ.  ‑‑ you know, of course, the Bible says that Israel will follow him (the anti‑Christ) until he proclaims himself to be God at the center of the 70th week of Daniel (I'd guess, about 6 plus years from now)".

     "You mean", blurted Rachel,"these parliamentarians will vote in favor of the AKDC and against King David and the Kingdom party?"

     "I'd guess that is what will happen", Harold surmised, "rather a rough time coming  for Israel I'd say. ‑‑ it will be interesting how King David handles this situation. ‑‑ Here we have resurrected `invincibles' (humanly speaking) pitted against a powerful albeit fallen Arch Angel's representative".

     Sam had been deep in thought, but now a question was surfacing that demanded consideration: "Harold, how is our Messiah, Jesus going to fit into all of this?"

     "Well Sam", Harold replied, "Our Lord is waiting to receive us ‑‑ He has told us some of the things to expect ‑‑ Israel will be tested ‑‑ true Israel will pass the test.  Actually, Israel's test will take seven years, it will start in about 2‑1/2 years I would guess, ‑‑ anti‑Christ will be

`top dog' for about six of these years."

     "You feel anti‑Christ will be in charge for about six years now?", Sam questioned.

     "Yes", Harold replied, "his power will grow ‑‑ not to full power until near the end of the six year period, ‑‑ remember the chart I shared with you earlier!"

     "You know", Harold mused, "there is a scenario that would fit this situation even better, ‑‑ the AKDC's could lose this round but later, say 3 or so years from now, get the needed control".

     "That's interesting", said Sam, "I believe that would be about in synch with the next national elections for Israel ‑‑ '1993' for '1994' change of `guard'.

     "Time will tell", Harold quipped, "our best estimate now can only be that, but we will have to keep alert to actual activities and improved expectations."   

     Just then, as the group was converging on their seats, Jacob      puffed into view, all out of breath.

     "Only have a minute, wanted to talk with you quickly if I might, ‑‑ I need your `prophetic' insights especially, Harold", Jacob whispered.

     "You hit the head of the nail Jacob, in your reply ‑‑ it is obvious that you believe King David is God's man and Dr. Issem is Satan's man", Harold noted.

     "Yes", Jacob replied, "Our Kingdom party has a strong unity in this area, ‑‑ confirmed and strengthened by the Temple situation".

     "What can we help you with?", Harold asked pointedly.

    "Can our Kingdom Party position be 100% covered by scriptural prophesy?" Jacob queried.

     "To the best of our knowledge", Harold replied, "based on insights from Our messiah Himself in the New Testament, which by the way is corroborated by Old Testament writings, ‑‑ you are right on target. The only problem, we are now dealing at a much finer `infra‑structure' level than is covered by prophesy ‑‑ at least as I have seen it".

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