Why Britain had to leave the EU - it was God s will for us!

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1 Why Britain had to leave the EU - it was God s will for us! It is written that God establishes the boundaries of nations and for those who understand the times we are in, you know we re very close to the end. In light of the Referendum outcome, we are publishing this article now as we believe Britain could in fact be the ancient nation of Tarshish, as referred to in biblical prophecy. Tarshish is a nation that challenges the Gog-Magog confederacy: a confederacy that sets itself against Israel in the last days. Tarshish is also one of the first nations to bring offerings to the God of Israel after this time, therefore could not be part of such a confederacy. The Emmaus Group firmly believes our deliverance from Europe was God s will for this nation, for His word does not return void but will perform what He purposes, in the thing for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11). So be encouraged but also understand such revelation highlights the time we re in - time is very short - the church is playing in injury time! Britain will soon be humbled. What we are witnessing before our very eyes reflects both prophecy and the list of nations in Ezekiel 38. Genesis chapter 10 lists the nations that descended from the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Japheth himself had seven sons: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras. The sons of Gomer included Ashkenaz, Riphath and Togarmah. The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim and Dodanim. From these, the coastland peoples spread in their lands, each with his own language, by their clans, in their nations. (Gen 10:1-4) According to Josephus, a well-respected Roman-Jewish scholar, the sons of Japheth went north and west into what we know to day as Europe, Scandinavia and Western Russia. The sons of Shem went to the Middle East and Asia, and the sons of Ham to North Africa. Josephus was one of the first of many to assign known ethnicities to some of the names listed in Genesis 10. His assignments subsequently became the basis for many later authors on the subject. The word Gaul is the root of the word Galatian, which was the name the ancient Greeks gave the Gauls, in what we know today as northern France and Belgium. Belgium s capital is Brussels, the home of the EU. O foolish Galatians who has bewitched you? In ancient times the Gauls were known as Gomerites, because they had descended from Gomer. Josephus identified Magog as being Scythia, and in 450BC, Herodotus

2 listed the rivers of Scythia including the Danube in the West and the Don in Russia. Interestingly, the Don flows into the Black Sea next to the Ukraine where currently there is considerable conflict. Therefore its fair to say the region of Magog today extends from Germany across Europe into Russia. Josephus also listed Tubal as the Iberes, the root of the word Iberian, aka the Spanish-Portuguese-Andorran region. Meshech was identified as the father of Cappadocian people, Turkey. Today the Armenians still identify themselves as the House of Togarmah. One of the sons of Javan is Tarshish, and if we study scripture we can find clues to help identify who Tarshish is. He is a grandson of Japheth whose people moved north and west, therefore its fair to say the people of Tarshish are descendants of Japheth, thus European/Scandinavian in origin. We also know from scripture that Tarshish is located in the West, relative to Israel. For example, in Jonah 1:3, we read Jonah got on a boat at Joppa (modern day Jaffa south of Tel Aviv) to go to Tarshish to try to get as far away from God as possible. From Joppa you can only sail west - towards Europe or North Africa. In the British Museum there is a boastful quote by an Assyrian king, Esarhaddon ( BC) stating, all the kings from the lands surrounded by the sea (i.e. islands) from Iadanana (Cyprus) and Iaman (Ionian Islands) even as afar as Tarshish, bow to my feet. This quote, mentioning first the closest islands, demonstrates Tarshish was a long way off to the west - even as far as... Tarshish is clearly a maritime country that traded in global markets. We see this evidenced in 2 Chronicles 9 where it speaks of Solomon s wealth. For the kings ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Hiram. Once every three years the ships of Tarshish used to come bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks. These are commodities that would have been collected as they travelled with the servants of Hiram. Hiram was in Tyre, a major Phoenician shipping and trading port with established global trade routes. Today Tyre is in what we know as Lebanon but was then the capital trading post of the Phoenicians. In Ezekiel 27:3 it is written, Tyre, who dwells at the entrances to the sea, merchant of the people to many coastlands. Notably in verse 12 it says Tarshish did business with you because of your great wealth of every kind; silver, iron, tin, and lead they exchanged for your wares. Silver, iron, tin and lead are all metals found in Britain. According to Roman trading records these metals were only found in three places: Persia, Iberia and Britannia.

3 Of these three, only one is an island and maritime power - Tarshish aka Britannia. In Isaiah 23 it speaks of a transfer of maritime power and influence from Tyre to Tarshish. The passage is titled an oracle concerning Tyre in which its fall from global influence is lamented. Of note, the East India Trading Company, who dominated trade in the east and west during the British Empire, used trade routes that were remarkably similar to those of the Phoenicians. It could be said the power and influence of Tyre was passed to Britain, using trading routes we still have today. We were also a colonial power with all the commonwealth nations, which still exist with connections to Britain, yet independent. Ezekiel 38 speaks of the time in which the Gog-Magog confederacy/alliance comes against Israel and her God. However, Sheba and Dedan with the merchants of Tarshish, and its young lions, challenge and stand against them (Ezek 38:13). Sheba and Dedan are the modern day nations of the Arabian Peninsula, what we know as the Gulf states. This implies an alliance will be forged between Tarshish and the Gulf states in part with trading sanctions against the God-Magog confederacy. Does this account for why so much of London is now owned by the Gulf states, why so much Arabic money flows on the city s streets? But who are the young lions? Ezekiel 19:2-3 gives us a clue by telling us of a Lioness rearing her cubs to become young lions able to fend for themselves. The picture of a lioness rearing cubs pertains to a nation rearing colonial offspring who are taught to fend for themselves and become independent, which is exactly what has happened to the British commonwealth. Of note, the lion features heavily in all British symbolism. It s on our crest, many coats of arms and in much national symbolism, even our football and rugby shirts! The picture below is of a wartime poster and speaks for itself. Tarshish is a strong maritime nation with global trading influence. As if to reinforce this point, the world s oldest boat was recently discovered off Dover, which was 3000 years old! The report, featured in the Daily Telegraph was titled year old shipwreck shows European trade was thriving in the Bronze age - i.e. throughout biblical times. Britain has a well known anthem; Rule Britannia, often sung with great gusto at the proms! But the words speak a lot: Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves, Britons never never never shall be slaves (to Europe!). It is well established we are a maritime nation who traded with the Mediterranean 3500 years ago or more. Mediterranean skeletons were found in Stonehenge and in the far north of Scotland, on the Shetlands and Outer Hebrides, historic digs have

4 uncovered many artefacts and designs, which are clearly Middle Eastern in origin and material. And could it be, in ancient times, that those feet walked upon England s pastures green? Continuing the theme of maritime power, something which Tarshish is identified as having, Britain has today a strong relationship with the Gulf States through major trade deals. The British Navy has a permanent presence in the gulf to ensure the safe flow of trade and oil in the area. (source: RN Website). On 26 th March this year, a news item appeared titled: UK to lead gulf maritime force. This reflects what is written in Ezekiel 38, that Tarshish will have a strong relationship with Sheba and Dedan. That this relationship exists and will ultimately challenge the Gog-Magog confederacy, demonstrates that Tarshish is on an opposing side, therefore not part of the confederacy. If Britain is Tarshish, it could not possibly remain in Europe for prophecy to be fulfilled. This might also account for why so many believers sensed, in the run up to the Referendum, that God really wanted us out, because He still has plans for this nation. His hand is upon us and ultimately we will bring tribute to the King of Kings,

5 the God of Israel. Isaiah 2 says that in the latter days God will humble the nations, that He will humble all that is proud and lofty and bring them low. In verse 16 it specifically names the ships of Tarshish. Britain will be humbled. The potential dissolution of the European Union is doing this now as we write. Isaiah 60:9 says, for the coastlands shall hope for Me, the ships of Tarshish first, to bring your children from afar. Did not Britain bring the Jews from afar? Was not the Balfour declaration a British (Tarshish) initiative? Verse 9 continues by saying, their silver and gold with them, for the name of the Lord your God and the Holy One of Israel. Note in the first part of the verse is says from afar, a long way away, relative to Israel. God has not finished with the British/Tarshish. He has a work for us to do which is why He needed us to leave the EU. We could not perform the final act against the Gog-Magog confederacy if we were in it. Isaiah 66:19. And I will set a sign among them (all nations and tongues in v18). And from them I will send survivors to the nations, to Tarshish...and they shall declare my glory among the nations. The British/Tarshish will have a role in declaring the glory of God among the nations at the end of time. Psalm 72:10 May the kings of Tarshish and the coastlands render Him tribute, may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! This prophetic prayer again echoes what is written in Ezekiel 38, that after the Tarshish-Sheba/Dedan trade sanctions and challenges are instigated against the Gog-Magog confederacy, to hinder their efforts to trample Jerusalem, Tarshish and Sheba will bring tributes to the King of kings, in Jerusalem. In conclusion, can we use the bible to identify who Tarshish is, and does Britain fit the description? Are the British people descendants of Japheth, in the region of N. Europe? - yes. Is Britain located in the West relative to Israel? - yes. Is it an island? - yes Is it a source of iron, tin, silver and lead? - yes

6 Did it trade with Tyre and global markets? - yes Is it a maritime power? - yes Can it be said that it took over the trading influence of Tyre? - yes Is it a colonial power with young lions? - yes Is it a trading power in the gulf? - yes. Summary: If Britain is indeed the nation of Tarshish, as identified in the scriptures, then it s easier to understand why we had to come out from under the influence and control of the very confederacy we will soon come against in God s divine plan for these last days. It would also explain why our relationship with the Gulf States is strengthening, why our Royal Navy has a permanent presence in the gulf and why much Gulf money is in London! Such a notion would also reaffirm the understanding of the times in which we are living, as we witness the alignment of nations in accordance with biblical prophecy for the end scenario. Watch therefore and pray, for your redemption draws near. These final days will bring trouble as we will be humbled by God, but in the end, according to prophecy, there will be a revival as the survivors are sent by God, to Tarshish, to declare the glory of God. If however we humble ourselves before God, He will lift us up. Pray the nation humbles itself that God does not have to do it for us. Emmaus Group 27 th June 2016