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  1. The dollar closed lower against the Iraqi dinar at the end of the week EconomyErbilBaghdadBreakingDollarCloseDinarWeekend 2024-03-28 // 06:25 Shafaq News/ The prices of the US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar in Baghdad, on Thursday, and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the stock market closed. Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that dollar prices fell with the closure of the main Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 147,150 Iraqi dinars against 100 dollars, while this morning it recorded 147,350 Iraqi dinars against 100 dollars. Our correspondent indicated that selling prices in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad decreased, as the selling price reached 148,250 dinars for 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 146,250 dinars for 100 dollars. In Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, as the selling price reached 146,900 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the purchasing price was 146,800 dinars for every 100 dollars. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/الدولار-يغلق-على-انخفاض-مام-الدينار-العراقي-في-نهاية-ال-سبوع
  2. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man Article quote: "...in addition to the possibility of achieving a significant increase in its Financial incomes that would raise the purchasing power of the Iraqi individual..." To me that's massive because...they're talking about raising the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar. How do you raise the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar without changing the exchange rate? Obviously...they can't. MarkZ COMMENT: Sudani is supposed to be in the US on April 15th. MARK: Personally I think Sudani may be here for a “victory lap” after we have already started doing out exchange. Kaperoni Iraq only has a net worth of about $16 trillion dollars including all minerals and oil in the ground. With over 80 trillion dinar in circulation they could never significantly RV the Iraqi dinar...We shall see soon enough Kaperoni..!
  3. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Sandy Ingram We often talk about $0.10 to $0.25 to one U.S. dollar. People get upset but that is what could happen without a reval. And most of the [Dinar investors] would experience a six-figure profit if the currency just went up to 10 cents to 1 U.S. dollar. Unfortunately people get greedy, and aren't always satisfied with the gain that God brings. Tomorrow is Good Friday, and we should all remember the torture and sacrifice Jesus endured, and made, to redeem us from the curse of sin and death, and restore us back to the Father.
  4. 7 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/march-28-2024 March 28, 2024 Last night on the Flashpoint program, I shared about a dream sent to me from a friend. In the dream, I was at the U.S. Capitol singing a line from our National Anthem. Those of us on the program found it more than coincidental that a week after this dream, the bridge bearing the name of the anthem’s author was destroyed. (The dream did not mention the bridge.) I will share a post regarding this dream and my overall thoughts concerning it next week. Though the dream is significant, I do not feel it is appropriate to deviate from our posts regarding Christ’s Passion Week in order to address it. Again, we will do so next week. --------------------------------------------------------- Gethsemane “Leaving there, He went, as He so often did, to Mount Olives. The disciples followed Him. When they arrived at the place, He said, ‘Pray that you don’t give in to temptation.’” (Luke 22:39 MSG) “The place” spoken of by Luke was Gethsemane. It had become Christ’s favorite place of prayer; notice the phrase, “as He so often did.” This is how Judas, who had left the Last Supper early, knew where to take the soldiers to find Him. Christ would spend three hours there that night agonizing over the ordeal He was facing. During this time, He would wrestle with His natural, human desire for this cup of suffering to pass from Him: “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). The agony of these three hours was horrific, much worse than most people realize. Luke tells us Christ started this time of prayer on His knees. Matthew adds that He eventually fell on His face in agony. Mark added that He fell repeatedly. In other words, Christ would kneel, then eventually fall on His face. He would rise to His feet again, only to fall once more - first to His knees, then onto His face. At one point, the agony He was experiencing, as well as the knowledge of what was coming, became so intense that the capillaries in His face burst, and blood, mixed with sweat, oozed through the pores of His skin (Luke 22:44). This is a painful medical condition known as hematidrosis. “Doctors don't know exactly what triggers hematidrosis, in part because it's so rare. They think it could be related to the body's ‘fight or flight’ response… Sometimes, it seems to be caused by extreme distress or fear, such as facing death, torture, or severe ongoing abuse. It's probably where the term ‘sweating blood,’ meaning a great effort, comes from.”(1) “While the extent of blood loss generally is minimal, hematidrosis also results in the skin becoming extremely tender and fragile.”(2) I believe our redemption was actually beginning at this point when the first drop of Christ’s blood was shed, even before He reached the Cross. Through a blending of the Gospel accounts, and with more in-depth definitions of the words chosen by Holy Spirit, we can gain a more complete picture of what Jesus truly experienced in the garden. When He “withdrew” from the disciples to pray by Himself (Luke 22:41), Luke uses a stronger word than the other Gospel writers, apospao, which means “to tear away.”(3) Wuest [New Testament] translates it accordingly, “He tore himself away from them.” Probably more than any time in His life, Christ wanted the comfort of being with friends, yet He knew He would have to face this ordeal alone. We are told by Matthew and Mark that Yeshua became “sore amazed, exceedingly sorrowful, and very heavy” (Matthew 26.37-38; Mark 14:33-34 KJV). More literal definitions of the Greek words used give us poignant descriptions of what He was feeling: Sore amazed - ekthambeisthai: “to be exceedingly astonished, either with wonder or fear; to be in the grip of a shuddering horror.”(4) Exceedingly sorrowful - perilupus: “to be very sad, environed or surrounded with deep grief.”(5) Very heavy - ademonein: “to be troubled and in anguish, to be in a state of great anxiety; used of one who is rendered helpless, disoriented, agitated, and anguished by the threat of an approaching event.”(6) Wuest New Testament says Christ was “thoroughly alarmed” (Mark 14:33) and “entered a state of severe mental and emotional struggle to the point of death” (agonia) (Luke 22:44). Though Jesus knew in advance this trauma was coming, the intensity of it was even greater than what He had expected. Based on all of these definitions, the ordeal was alarming to Him, astonishing, disorienting, horrifying. Most of us don’t think of Christ as being capable of feeling these types of emotions. Yet, in His humanness, He could and did, allowing Himself to identify with us. Matthew also tells us Jesus was agonizing “to the point of death” (Matthew 26:38). The word used demands that this be taken literally. Though death could never have overcome Christ before the time came for Him to “yield up” His spirit, nevertheless, His body was close to death. Again, I believe our redemption - specifically, taking the emotional wounds, rejections, and sorrows of the entire world upon Himself - began here in the garden of Gethsemane. Isaiah prophesied of Christ: “He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was pierced through for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging, we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:3-5 NASB) Don’t waste a moment of Christ’s suffering for you. Everything He did was redemptive. Every second of suffering and abuse was for you and me, taking our place. Let it bring healing to every part of your soul that may be hurting. Jesus wants you healed from every form of abuse, rejection, betrayal, and loss. He paid for this! Receive it. After three hours of emotional agony, it was enough. God sent an angel to strengthen Him (Luke 22:43). Christ broke through into peace, and His spirit was now in complete control of every emotion. At this point, Judas came with soldiers and betrayed Christ with a kiss (kataphileo)(7). The word reveals that this was more than just the friendly kiss on the cheek (phileo),(8) a common greeting in many countries. The prefix kata(9) strengthens it, implying a stronger affection; perhaps he added a hug, or the kiss on the cheek lingered somewhat. That is why Jesus questioned Judas, “Are you betraying me with this type of affection, Judas?” (Luke 22:48). Christ then asks the soldiers, “Who are you seeking?” When they told Him, He simply said, “I AM” (John 18:4-5). Jesus did NOT say “I am He,” as most translations state. He spoke His God-name from throughout eternity: “I AM.” And the power of His words, of His name, knocked the soldiers backward onto the ground (verse 6). Christ is, indeed, Almighty God. At this point, Peter, perhaps emboldened by what happened to the soldiers, pulled out a sword and cut off the ear of Malchus, a servant of the High Priest. Jesus promptly touched Malchus and performed a creative miracle, healing his ear! (Luke 22:51) The great I AM, indeed! The Healer! The Great Physician! The Creator! And in this time of His suffering, the Savior is seen ministering to His enemies. At this point, Jesus was led away to be tried, beaten, and crucified. We will look at this tomorrow. Pray with me: Father, the agony You must have felt during Christ’s sufferings had to have been immeasurable. The temptation to answer His prayer, “Let this cup pass from Me,” must have been overwhelming. But You knew there was no other way to save us - our sins required a perfect, sinless substitute. You who spared not Your own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall You not also with Him, freely give us all things! (Romans 8:32). Thank You! And Jesus, words fail us. You, the Prince of Peace, suffered overwhelming mental anguish and emotional trauma for us. You allowed Yourself to feel the pressure until Your capillaries burst and Your skin oozed blood. Through this, You now give us unexplainable peace and unspeakable joy. We worship You today. We exalt You above all others. We love You from the depths of our hearts. May our incense of worship rise before You, bringing the pleasure You so deserve. As incredible as it sounds, we know we are the reward of Your suffering. Satisfy Your heart even more in this hour - send revival to the earth! Bring a billion souls into Your family in this coming revival. Your Father, who cannot lie, gave You the nations as Your inheritance. No one can take them from You. Holy Spirit, show the world just how wonderful this God-Man is. Open their eyes to His glory, His selfless love, His humility. Give them dreams about Him that awaken desire - a longing to know Him. Surely, there is no one like Him - give them a taste! Let not the wicked stop this. Ruin their plans, judge their strategies, thwart their efforts…and reveal this glorious Man. And in His name, we pray, Amen. Tomorrow, we will partake of communion together as we remember Good Friday, the day of Christ’s death. *********************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. --------------------------------------------- https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hematidrosis-hematohidrosis https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematidrosis This is a combined definition from these sources: Strong, James. The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. Thayer, Joseph Henry. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1977. Vine, W.E. The Expanded Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1984. Zodhiates, Spiros, The Complete Word Study Dictionary. Iowa Falls, IA: Word Bible Publishers, 1992. Ibid Ibid Ibid Ibid Ibid Ibid
  5. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON MarkZ Question: Do we have the green light yet Mark? I think we have the green light. I am looking forward to what the next few days bring. Pimpy When they re-denominate all currencies are going to have a new look. Most likely what you're going to see is the same thing you see here in the United States. We have a $100... $50...$20... $10...$5... and $1 bill. Most likely that's what you're going to see in the dinars... Militia Man Article Quote: "Advisor to the Prime Minister al-Sudani...the global economic community estimates as a stock capital at prevailing price today, Iraq's worth about $16 to $17 trillion U.S. dollar" It's a lot...Instead of having people come in and mine it, take it away and produce and sell it, Iraq's going to mine it, produce it and sell it. They're going to get both sides of the equation...That raises the income stream for Iraq... Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: The foreign minister already in USA is a prelude to Sudani grand stand that's coming April 1st, our new fiscal year. FRANK: So much is now pointing for your 1st quarter. April the 1st or maybe the first week of April especially with Sudani going to see the President of the United States in Washington DC on the 15th of April. It seems to me he's going to go see the president with a new exchange rate under his belt...not the weak leadership of a program rate.
  6. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON MarkZ Bank story: One of our members had a friend go to a bank in N. Carolina yesterday. They had a conversation with a branch manager. They talked about an hour on life, currencies, expectations etc. The Bank manager said they are absolutely prepared for this. He said he knew a lot of banks were avoiding it but they were preparing for it. He said “We don’t know the timing but it could be at any moment” So they were having a very long conversation with a banker that was clued in, plugged in and prepared...Somehow, I just don't believe this story... LOL..! Mnt Goat Article: "BIDEN TO HOST IRAQI PRIME MINISTER ON APRIL 15: WHITE HOUSE" ...could this visit to Washington talk about the currency reform and getting support for it? Certainly it may and probably will...President Biden is scheduled to meet with the Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani...and dedicate several days to Iraq and the situation in it, a clear signal of respect for the Prime Minister and Iraq’s political and international standing. Talks I am sure will be mostly about the Status of Forces Agreement.
  7. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 IMO the United States of America has been paid in full...mission accomplished...IMO Iraq and the United States have come to an agreement on many files and the one important file was the sanctions on the banks that needed to be lifted...There is a lot happening. It is complex. It is tedious. It's all concerning the monetary reform. Pimpy Surprise! I literally just a couple months ago was looking up the steps Iraq has to take in order to get back on the Swift system and it listed everything saying they were in the process. That's all it said. Apparently they are beyond the process and they've been through the process since the end of 2022 beginning of 2023. Great, that's another big accomplishment for Iraq. We need to make sure restrictions under the currency are lifted. We need for them to get into the World Trade Organization and we need to see them on the Forex. Those things have got to be coming soon. This is exciting new for Iraq... MarkZ ...Bank Story...One of our members went into a Wells Fargo and spoke to a manger. She asked if all the recent redecorating was because they were going to be a redemption center. The manager said “As a matter of fact –yes.” Then went on to say that they have to wait for a notifications to start... I thought this was positive as we so rarely get a positive story from WF. Militia Man Article: "Fouad Hussein: America avoids talking about sanctions against Iraqi banks" The banks that were sanctioned were likely ones that may have had connections to the crime of the century. Those arrest warrants for many in the previous government are fresh in the news. Regardless the US Treasury has more important things to talk about. They are talking reforming the banks and financial issues above and beyond energy!! Things are coming along very well. They are setting the stage in the USA and the UK, while informing us all along the way.. I so very like today's news.. It is amazing. Walkingstick The citizens of Iraq are not exchanging for the float. They're exchanging for purchasing power. That's all the Iraqi citizens get. They only get purchasing power of their currency which is everything to them. Sandy Ingram A pivotal moment looms on the horizon with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani slated to visit Washington DC on April 15, 2024. President Biden is set to host this crucial meeting...It's not all about military...the meeting is also expected to tour upon Iraqi financial reforms...This is the reason this meeting is important for Iraqi dinar investors. The US...undoubtedly has a vested interest in the successful implementation of these reforms. Frank26 ll the contracts that Al-Sudani signed around the world are now being recalculated and being converted into dinars...That takes guts to do that. Normally a country would simply walk away and say forget you, up yours. But right now Sudani has so much power, he is in so much control that the world will bow to any of his demands concerning the economic reform of Iraq all because the monetary reform was successful and proven to them. They all want a piece of Iraq, at whatever cost. Fnu Lnu The Dinar Mythology surrounding this EO is amazing...It says exactly NOTHING about buying Dinar. Executive Order 13303 was issued on May 22, 2003, by United States President George W. Bush to protect the Development Fund for Iraq for the rebuilding of Iraq... Executive Order 13303 also terminates sanctions specified in EO 12722, EO 12724, EO 13290, as it applies to the development fund. In effect, EO 13303 provides an extraordinarily broad legal shield for any and all contractors and mercenaries working in Iraq on behalf of US corporations in any oil related enterprise. The Executive Order also declares a national emergency to deal with the threat to a peaceful reconstruction of Iraq, which US Presidents have renewed every year since, most recently in May 2023. MarkZ There are some meetings with Iraqi ministers in DC and some at the UN in New York. We will not see Sudani until April 15th…but no part of me thinks they would pull the trigger with him not in his own country. Comment: IMO Sudani isn’t coming here on 4/15 to raise rates after he leaves…i think he is taking a victory lap because it will RV before he comes. Mark: That is what I think is going to happen. My gut is screaming somewhere between now and next Wednesday based on what I am hearing...but nobody knows the exact timing. I certainly am feeling good about it.
  8. You are Correct...right under the streets of the Green Zone..!
  9. Imposing US and British sanctions on those linked to Hamas Arab And InternationalHamasUS SanctionsBritish SanctionsGaza War 2024-03-27 // 09:01 Shafaq News / America and Britain announced, on Wednesday, the imposition of sanctions on those linked to supporting the Palestinian resistance movement “Hamas”. The US Treasury Department said in a statement, "The United States imposed sanctions on what it described as a fundraising network linked to Hamas." Britain imposed sanctions on two individuals linked to a media network supporting the movement under local counter-terrorism authorities. The war broke out in the Gaza Strip following the unprecedented Hamas attack on October 7, which killed 1,200 people, most of them civilians, including women and children, according to the Israeli authorities. Hamas didn't commit genocide against innocent Israelis, according to the UN, even though the attack was well planned over time. RON In response to the attack, Israel vowed to “eliminate the movement,” and has since carried out a bombing campaign followed by ground operations since October 27, killing 32,414 Palestinians, the majority of whom are women and children, and wounding 74,787, according to what the Hamas Ministry of Health announced. These numbers are questionable; nevertheless, it was Hamas who committed genocide against the Palestinians by forcing them to remain in danger (using them as human shields) when the Israelis gave a warning of pending attacks and bombardments. However, the UN refuses to acknowledge these truths. Unfortunately, the UN is now swayed by the majority of countries that have ties to Islam, and hate Israel (for NO reason), and are pro Palestinian & support the terrorist group Hamas that has hijacked Gaza. They built war tunnels instead of infrastructure that would improve Palestinian lives. RON The United States, Qatar, and Egypt are mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with the aim of reaching a ceasefire and releasing hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for the release of Palestinian detainees in Israel. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/عربي-ودولي/فرض-عقوبات-مريكية-وبريطانية-على-مرتبطين-بـ-حماس
  10. Al-Mandalawi calls on Chinese companies for long-term investments and sustainable cooperation in Iraq EconomyIraqi ParliamentChinese Companies 2024-03-27 // 08:20 Shafaq News/ Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, on Wednesday, called on Chinese companies to implement long-term investment projects and sustainable cooperation in Iraq, stressing his support for legislating laws that contribute to the influx of solid companies into the country. Al-Mandalawi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, during his meeting with a number of heads of Chinese companies, that "Iraq is witnessing competition between major reputable international companies for investment in various fields and sectors." He stressed "the support of the House of Representatives, through its presidency, its relevant parliamentary committees, and all its members, by legislating laws that contribute to encouraging the flow of sound companies into the country." Al-Mandalawi called on Chinese companies to "engage in long-term investment opportunities and create joint and sustainable cooperation." The statement added that during the meeting, the projects that Chinese companies are implementing in the fields of energy, infrastructure, roads, bridges, etc. were discussed, and the rates of achievement achieved in them, as well as the challenges they face. Al-Mandalawi pledged to overcome these obstacles and address them with the relevant authorities. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/المندلاوي-يدعو-الشركات-الصينية-لاستثمارات-طويل-ال-جل-وتعاون-مستدام-في-العراق
  11. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Pimpy Community Comment: "George Bush once stated the war will eventually pay for itself." Nope that was Paul Wolfowitz. He worked for the Bush Administration, but it was not George Bush who said that. Nevertheless, the point is still the same, and it came from the Bush Administration..! Militia Man Article: "Investing Iraq's natural wealth is a step towards economic integration". The next step to integration is here. The estimate of $16-17 trillion in stock capital by itself is massive. The legislation has been put in place for Iraq to use their executive authority to partner with the private sector... That will expand their wealth even further. They will be doing exactly what they said they would do and bring purchase power to their citizens and by extension to investors in and of the Iraqi Dinar. The dinar will be stronger than the dollar and Al-Sudani knows it, Al-Alaq, Taif Sami, Fuad Hussein and the whole MCOE knows it, I sure do too! ...No more reliance on just oil is here to stay... Clare Article:"Natural resources in Iraq...a huge treasure neglected by an “official decision”!" Quote: unfair government decisions have deprived Iraq of huge billion-dollar revenues...It has natural resources ... such as oil, natural gas, phosphate, sulfur, and other minerals ...Estimations indicate the value of Iraqi natural resources reaches up to 16 trillion dollars ...this puts Iraq in a distinguished position among the countries of the world rich in natural resources... For example...Iraq’s possession of 9% of the global phosphate reserve, and phosphate exports can generate tens of billions of revenues annually for the Iraqi treasury. Frank26 No bank is going to exchange your Iraqi dinars. It is the wealth management departments. For example the one that we're using Chase is using JP Morgan. Chase is not going to exchange your dinar. JP Morgan is...
  12. 6 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/march-27-2024 March 27, 2024 I want to thank my friends who filled in for me on the posts this past week while I was taking a few days off. I was able to get some much-needed rest. The Humanness of Christ Christ actually began experiencing the emotional pressure of the Cross several weeks before it occurred. Many people fail to consider the true human-ness of Jesus, that He possessed real emotions and the ability to feel pain. In His earthly life, Christ experienced grief, sorrow, anger, and disappointment; He enjoyed friendships, knew joy and laughter, felt hunger and thirst, and grew tired and sleepy. Though fully God, Jesus was also fully human, but without the Adamic fallen nature. He had to be human in order to represent us as our legal substitute. As one who was truly human, Christ didn’t shift over into “God-mode” when things got tough, in order to not feel the pain or trauma. Philippians 2:6-7 tells us that “Although He existed in the form of God, [He] did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.” Let Christ be human. As I stated above, weeks before the Cross, Christ began feeling the pressure. When He said, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62), Jesus was thinking of Himself. The passage begins by saying, “Jesus let nothing distract Him from departing for Jerusalem because the time for Him to be lifted up drew near, and He was full of passion to complete His mission there,” ‭‭(Luke‬ ‭9:51‬ ‭TPT‬‬). Jesus knew that in Jerusalem, He would face arrest, torture, and agonizing death. But He set off firmly and unflinchingly, committed to finishing His mission. There would be no backing out; nothing would deter Him from accomplishing His purpose. Isaiah prophesied about this determination: “The Lord God has opened My ear; I was not disobedient, nor did I turn back. I gave My back to those who strike Me, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting. For the Lord God helps Me, Therefore, I am not disgraced; Therefore, I have set My face like flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed,” (Isaiah 50:5-7 NASB). Christ knew this passage was speaking of Him and realized He was entering the season of its fulfillment. So He set His face like flint, put His hand to the plow, and turning toward Jerusalem, began what would become His final trek to that city. Traveling by foot and stopping along the way to minister and rest, the journey would take several weeks. Luke, in his gospel, reveals the humanness of Christ more than the other Gospel writers. Under Holy Spirit’s guidance, each Gospel writer had a different goal in his version of Christ’s life. This is why each man shared different (not contradictory) accounts of Christ’s works and teachings. Matthew, for example, wrote his Gospel to reveal Christ as the King of God’s Kingdom. Mark presented Him as a man of action, filled with power and under authority. John revealed Christ as truly God. Luke presented the humanness of Christ. As a man, He was qualified to be our substitute at the Cross. In revealing Christ’s humanness, Luke wants us to know that Jesus felt the pressure; from this point onward, it was building in the Son of Man. Eleven times after the above verse (9:51), Luke reminds us that Christ was journeying toward Jerusalem and, therefore, the Cross. He was focused on His mission and refused to be deterred. In Chapter 12, Luke quotes Him as saying, “I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished” (verse 50). “Distressed” is the Greek word sunecho,(1) a very strong word meaning “to be held fast, like a prisoner.” It also means “to be confined, constrained, pressed together so as not to be able to move (like a city under siege);” figuratively, sunecho meant “to be in a mental state of anguish.” Kenneth Wuest’s expanded and very literal translation of the New Testament renders this verse: “I have an immersion by which I will be overwhelmed, and I am being hard pressed from every side until it be consummated.” In other words, though weeks out from the Cross at this point, the strain in Christ was already very intense! Jesus knew well of the coming suffering and was dreading it. The focus required in order to press onward to Jerusalem was so intense that it could be seen in His demeanor. In Luke 9:53, Christ was rejected by a Samaritan village “because His face was as though He would go to Jerusalem.” Although there was great friction between Jews and Samaritans, Christ had earlier been accepted by a village in Samaria after ministering to “the woman at the well” (see John 4). On this occasion, however, the Samaritans would not receive Him. Why? They were offended because He couldn’t seem to take His focus off of Jerusalem. What did this look like? There must have been many pensive gazes, perhaps even grimaces, as Christ repeatedly turned His face toward Jerusalem…and the Cross. This preoccupation became so obvious that the Samaritans - rejected and looked down upon by the Jews - had finally had enough. Of course, they didn’t understand the reasons for His focus on Jerusalem. No one did. This was something Christ was having to endure alone. And with His face set like flint, He journeyed on - moving toward His destiny. “And He was passing through from one village to another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem” (Luke 13:22). For several weeks the journey continued, the pressure building until Jesus rounded the last curve and crested the last hill. When the city at last came into view, He burst into tears. Christ’s emotions were now raw, sensitive, and bottled up. Like a pent-up dam that could take no more pressure, He released His emotions. Jesus loved this city; He loved the people. Yet, He knew Jerusalem would reject Him and be His place of death. In the future, it would also experience great devastation. As this mix of emotions erupted to the surface, Yeshua let it all out. And He did more than just cry. Again, quoting from Wuest’s New Testament, “...having caught sight of the city, He burst into tears, weeping audibly over it” (Luke 19:41). What a picture. And what must the disciples and those following Christ have thought as He “burst into tears” and sobbed? How often this man surprised and amazed them. Power, authority, humility, wisdom, intellect, love, and passion were all exhibited by the Son of Man. And they would soon see His anger. After composing Himself, Christ went directly to the Temple and drove out those who were selling their wares, making His “house of prayer...a robber’s den,” (Luke 19:45-46). This was indeed anger, but it was not a temporary loss of self-control. His actions were prophetic. The Temple was intended by God to picture us humans, created to be the dwelling place/temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16). The defilement Jesus was seeing reminded Him of the defilement in us, which He was about to cleanse at the Cross, just days from then. He was demonstrating what He had come to do: cleanse His temple - US! And Christ was very intense about this. Spend some time this week reflecting on the passion of Christ. Journey through the week with Him. Thank Him for the price He paid. Worship Him not only as God the Creator, but also as Son of Man, the Redeemer. And please…let Him be human. Pray with me: Father, thank You for Your incredible love and commitment to us. Thank You for the Lamb that was slain from the foundation of the world. You are amazing. We are deeply moved by being able to call You Abba, Papa. And Jesus, thank You for the incarnation - being willing to become one of us. Isaiah called You Immanuel, “God with us” (Isaiah 7:14). Daniel called You “son of man” (Daniel 7:13). Thank You for the tears. Thank You for the love. Thank You for the suffering and pain. Thank You for the Cross - thank You for dying. And, thank You for winning, for conquering death and the grave, for overcoming sin and its evil hold on us. Thank You for making Yahweh our Abba, for bringing us into the family, and for sharing Your throne with us. Manifest Yourself through us in this era, we pray. May the world see who You truly are, Yeshua, observing Your glory as the church You are building matures into the Ekklesia You envisioned. Continue to mature us into people worthy to bear Your name. Amen. Our decree: We declare that we have put our hand to the plow and will never look back. ************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------------- James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 4912.
  13. The Foreign Ministers of Iraq and America discuss arrangements for the meeting between Al-Sudani and Biden PoliticsFouad HusseinWhite HouseAnthony BlinkenVisit Sudanese 2024-03-26 // 12:41 Shafaq News / On Tuesday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and American Anthony Blinken discussed arrangements for the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to the White House next month. Hussein said in a tweet on his account on the “X” website (formerly Twitter), followed by Shafaq News Agency, “I met in Washington with US Secretary of State Blinken, and we discussed ways to strengthen the partnership between our two countries in the fields of economy, energy, security, and combating terrorism.” He added, "We also discussed the ongoing arrangements for the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Washington." On March 22, the White House announced the date of the visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to Washington to meet with US President Joe Biden, indicating that the visit will take place in the middle of next April, and will discuss a group of issues, including the development of the American military mission in Iraq. The White House said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, "On April 15, President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to the White House to coordinate on common priorities and strengthen the strong bilateral partnership between the United States and Iraq." He stated, "The leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the Strategic Framework Agreement, and will work to deepen their shared vision for a secure, sovereign, prosperous Iraq that is fully integrated into the broader region." He pointed out that "President Biden and the Sudanese Prime Minister will consult on a range of issues during the visit, including our shared commitment to the permanent defeat of ISIS and the development of the military mission nearly ten years after the formation of the successful global coalition to defeat ISIS." He concluded by saying: "They will also discuss the ongoing Iraqi financial reforms to promote economic development and progress towards Iraq's energy independence and modernization." https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/وزيرا-خارجية-العراق-و-مريكا-يبحثان-ترتيبات-لقا-السوداني-وبايدن
  14. Al-Abadi supports the renewal of the Sudanese mandate: Four years are not enough to achieve reform PoliticsBreakingSecond TermHaider Al-AbadiMuhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani 2024-03-26 // 12:07 Shafaq News / Former Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, confirmed on Tuesday his support for renewing the mandate of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and his government to give them the opportunity to achieve government reform, while pointing out that the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, did not leave the political process, but rather left the ball in the court of the coordination framework. Al-Abadi said during a dialogue session held by the Rafidain Center for Dialogue “RCD”, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, “I am in favor of granting Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani a second term. It is necessary for the government to complete its role, and four years are not enough to achieve reform, provided that it is a reform process for the state and not For personal or party interests.” He added, "There is general satisfaction with Sudanese's performance, and whoever wants to object to Sudanese's government must be fair." Regarding the departure of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, from the political process, Al-Abadi explained that “Al-Sadr is not far from reality and did not abandon political work, but rather he has a point of view and diligence after he reached a dead end, and was unable to form the government, so he left the matter to the coordination framework to form the government, and this is an act of thanks.” on him". The Sadrist movement withdrew from the political process on August 29, 2022, after its leader, Muqtada al-Sadr, decided to withdraw the representatives of his “Sadrist” bloc from Parliament, and then his decision to retire from political work. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/العبادي-ي-يد-تجديد-الولاية-للسوادني-ربع-سنوات-لا-تكفي-لتحقيق-ال-صلاح
  15. Al-Sudani announces the movement of nearly 500 stalled projects in Iraq PoliticsIraqSudanese 2024-03-26 // 23:04 Shafaq News / Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani announced, this Wednesday morning, that his government has begun moving hundreds of stalled projects in various sectors in all governorates of the country. This came during his pre-dawn inspection tour of the Nisour Square project site, which is one of the projects to relieve traffic congestion west of the capital, Baghdad, accompanied by the Minister of Construction and Housing, and the official of the implementing Chinese Railway Company, according to a statement issued by the Sudanese Media Office. The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the continuation of work 24 hours a day, with three meals a day, in order to speed up completion and bring the project into service. Al-Sudani stressed, in a speech to the workers, that this project is one of the most accurate and important projects for the movement of citizens in the capital, praising the efforts of the workers on the site and the supporting parties that maintained the work in the spirit of one team. He stated that the package of projects to relieve traffic congestion will contribute to reducing the waste of citizens’ time, reducing pollution in the capital, and facilitating the flow of traffic, stressing the necessity of maintaining engineering specifications in implementation. The statement quoted Al-Sudani as saying, “The government is continuing to move the stalled projects in all governorates and all sectors, as more than 490 projects have been moved and returned to work in a record period, and it is an approach whose results are being followed by citizens and who sense the seriousness and clarity in it.” https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/السوداني-الحكومة-ماضية-بتحريك-المشاريع-المتوقفة-في-جميع-المحافظات
  16. The Iraqi government raises the size of the 2024 budget, and Parliament is “surprised” PoliticsIraqi GovernmentParliamentary Finance CommitteeBudget 2024 2024-03-27 // 05:09 Shafaq News / The Parliamentary Finance Committee said on Wednesday that the Iraqi government had increased the size of the 2024 budget, noting that it was “surprised” by the decision. Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, explained to Shafaq News Agency, “The Parliamentary Finance Committee hosted the Minister of Planning to discuss amendments, projects, and the reasons for the delay in sending the general budget law to the House of Representatives.” He added, "We in the Parliamentary Finance Committee were surprised that the government raised the total amount of the budget law from 199 trillion dinars to 228 trillion dinars in the 2024 budget," explaining that "this increase is large, while what was spent in 2023 amounted to 142 trillion dinars." He pointed out that "the members of the Finance Committee had the opinion that the budget should be realistic and not just planning." Al-Kadhimi pointed out that “raising the total amount in the budget law caused an increase in the deficit rate,” noting that “the budget is currently still in the corridors of the Council of Ministers and is expected to be sent to the House of Representatives next month.” https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/الحكومة-العراقية-ترفع-حجم-موازنة-2024-والبرلمان-متفاج
  17. The National Bank of Iraq announces the success of working with the global “Temenos” systems in compliance with the Central Bank EconomyCentral BankNational Bank Of IraqTemenos Systems 2024-03-27 // 03:41 Shafaq News / The National Bank of Iraq announced, on Wednesday, the success of its new banking system based on the global “Temenos” company’s systems (Temenos - T24), which is considered the most important banking system, in addition to the launch of its developed application on mobile phones (Mobile Banking), pointing out that the system It will contribute to enhancing compliance with international standards and the requirements of the Central Bank of Iraq, which enhances the transparency and security of banking operations. The bank said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “Our new banking system, which was launched at the beginning of this year, will contribute to improving the efficiency of operations, which reduces the time and effort spent on completing transactions and enhances their accuracy. The system allows customers to carry out various banking transactions via the Internet or Through the mobile application, such as transferring money, paying bills, and requesting banking products,” he pointed out that “the system will also contribute to enhancing compliance with international standards and the requirements of the Central Bank of Iraq, which enhances transparency and security in banking operations.” On the other hand, the bank explained in its statement, “The new mobile application features an easy-to-use interface, and is considered one of the most important components of the National Bank of Iraq’s digital transformation journey, as it provides customers with a wide range of banking services, such as: account management in terms of viewing their account balances, “And their transactions, transferring money, paying bills, and knowing their loan deductions, in addition to the possibility of linking the account to credit cards, while many services will soon be available, most notably: opening accounts through the application and the ability to transfer via Western Union, in addition to many diverse digital services.” He explained, "This step will consolidate the position of the National Bank of Iraq as a major player in the Iraqi banking sector, thanks to enabling it to provide unprecedented digital banking services and solutions that meet the advanced and growing needs of its individual and corporate clients, in their various sectors and sizes, whether large companies or small and medium companies, which gives them Added Value". The authorized director of the National Bank of Iraq, Ayman Abu Dhaim, confirmed that “this project is consistent with the vision of the Central Bank of Iraq in supporting the banking sector and making it modern and efficient,” noting that “the bank’s investment in advanced technology not only ensures compliance with the regulations of the Central Bank of Iraq, but also It also paves the way for the future of innovation and digital excellence.” Abu Dhaim pointed out the "unprecedented demand for the mobile application, which was downloaded by 40,000 customers in the first two days of its launch." Abu Dhaim expressed his “thanks to the technical team that implemented the project in record time, and expressed his appreciation to Temenos International, the provider of the T24 basic banking system, and ITSS, a leader in the field of information technology specializing in providing an integrated software package to meet the multiple needs of all types and sizes of companies.” . In turn, the Chief Operating Officer of the National Bank of Iraq, Aqeel Ezz Al-Din, pointed out the positive impact of the new system on the bank’s performance, stressing that “the bank is working to keep pace with development and technology and establish new standards in the Iraqi banking market.” It is worth noting that the National Bank of Iraq, with a capital of 300 billion Iraqi dinars, or the equivalent of 229 million US dollars, topped the list of banks operating in the Iraqi market at various levels. It is considered the best private bank in Iraq in terms of growth (assets, facilities and deposits), and has won multiple international and local awards for its role in supporting and encouraging investment in Iraq, and as the fastest growing in the field of retail trade and localization of salaries for the public and private sectors, and it is the best commercial bank in Iraq. It won the Iraqi Stock Exchange Award for its role in supporting and encouraging investment in Iraq 2021. It was also rated by the largest international financial institutions Capital Intelligence (BB) and by Moody's (B3) and rated by the Central Bank of Iraq (very good). The bank's total assets amount to about $2.8 billion, supported by a growth in customer deposits of about 91%, while the bank has a growing customer base that today has reached about 200,000 customers who are served through more than 1,000 employees, 30 branches, and 200 ATMs in all major Iraqi cities, in addition to Branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/المصرف-ال-هلي-العراقي-يعلن-نجاح-العمل-ب-نظمة-تيمينوس-العالمية-امتثالا-للبنك-المركزي
  18. “Kia” defends its leadership in Iraq from the “Toyota” attack in the car market, with an increase of 18% EconomyIraqBreakingKiaToyota 2024-03-27 // 02:18 Shafaq News / Iraqi car sales during the year 2023 amounted to about 127,749 cars, an increase of 18.4%. The competition between “Kia” and “Toyota” makes Kia maintain the leadership in a small number of sales. Focus 2 Move, a company specialized in providing data on car markets, stated in a report viewed by Shafaq News Agency that, “In terms of cumulative data for the year 2023 at the brand level, Kia cars are still in the lead, with 32,547 thousand cars sold, an increase of (8.8%), followed by (Toyota) second, whose total sales reached 32,204 thousand cars, an increase of (21.3%). She explained, “(Hyundai) ranked third with 14,807 new registration cars, an increase of (35.6%) over the year 2022, and then (MG) came in fourth place with 12,700 cars, an increase of (135.4%), and (Chevrolet) cars came at 5,449 cars.” (+ 6.3%), Chery cars came in sixth place with 5,449 cars, a decrease of (29.5%), and (Suzuki -up 15) cars came in seventh place with 3,353 cumulative sales, an increase of (18.5%). Changan maintained eighth place with 3,102 sales, an increase of 9.8%, followed by GMC with 2,542 sales, and finally Great Wall came with 2,110 sales. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/كيا-تدافع-عن-ريادتها-في-العراق-من-هجوم-تويوتا-بسوق-السيارات-بارتفاع-18
  19. Iraqi-Turkish discussions to open a new port EconomyIraqTürkiye 2024-03-27 // 04:27 Shafaq News / The Iraqi embassy in Turkey announced, on Wednesday, that discussions were being held between Baghdad and Ankara to open a new port. A statement from the embassy received by Shafaq News Agency stated, “An Iraqi delegation held meetings with the Turkish Ministries of Transport and Trade, during which technical issues were discussed and the rates of progress achieved by Iraqi institutions were reviewed in implementing the plans they had drawn up, and future procedures related to the project for the year (2024). They also discussed the pursuit of The two countries wanted to open a border crossing between the two countries.” According to the statement, “The two sides agreed to implement the railway and land route, and to open a special office for the development road project in Baghdad and Ankara.” At the conclusion of the meetings, the two sides signed minutes of the meeting that included the points that were agreed upon in the technical meetings, in addition to holding meetings (monthly) alternately in both countries. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/مباحثات-عراقية-تركية-لافتتاح-منفذ-جديد
  20. IQD Rates - Updated: Wednesday - 3/27/2024 Shafaq News: The exchange rates of the US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar in Baghdad and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the stock market closing this evening, Wednesday. Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that dollar prices fell with the closure of the main Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 147,600 dinars against 100 dollars, as prices recorded this morning 148,200 dinars. Our correspondent indicated that selling prices in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad decreased, as the selling price reached 148,750 dinars for 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 146,750 dinars for 100 dollars. In Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, as the selling price reached 147,300 dinars per 100 dollars, and the purchase price reached 147,200 dinars. Have a Blessed Wednesday - Almighty GOD is Faithful..! RON
  21. CBI Currency Exchange Rates Wednesday - 3/27/2024 Currency Converter US dollar USD 1,310,000 Euro EUR 1422.005 Pound Sterling GBP 1657.609 Canadian Dollar CAD 965.223 Swiss Franc CHF 1452.167 Swedish krone SEK 124.160 Norwegian krone NOK 122.312 Danish krone DKK 190.643 Japanese yen JPY 8.658 Chinese Yuan CNY 181.461 UAE Dirham AED 356.705 Jordanian Dinar JOD 1850.282 Australian Dollar AUD 856.609 Special drawing rights SDR 1738.226 Gold for a 24-ounce Gold 2,832,158.810
  22. Foreign Currency Selling Window results for Wednesday 27/3/2024 Wednesday - March 27, 2024 Foreign Currency Selling Window results for Wednesday 27/3/2024 Announcement No.(5094) Details Amount Total amounts of transfers abroad (remittances and credits) 244,401,195 Total cash withdrawals 13,190,000 Total sale amounts 257,591,195 Note: The price of selling amounts of credits and international settlements for electronic cards is (1310) dinars per dollar. The selling price of remittances abroad is (1310) dinars per dollar. The cash selling price is (1305) dinars per dollar.
  23. Dollar prices fell with the closure of the Baghdad and Erbil stock exchanges EconomyBreakingDollar Exchange Rates 2024-03-27 // 06:37 Shafaq News / The exchange rates of the US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar in Baghdad and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the stock market closing this evening, Wednesday. Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that dollar prices fell with the closure of the main Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 147,600 dinars against 100 dollars, as prices recorded this morning 148,200 dinars. Our correspondent indicated that selling prices in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad decreased, as the selling price reached 148,750 dinars for 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 146,750 dinars for 100 dollars. In Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, as the selling price reached 147,300 dinars per 100 dollars, and the purchase price reached 147,200 dinars. https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/اسعار-الدولار-مع-غلاق-بورصات-بغداد-واربيل
  24. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON MarkZ We may see it by Easter…The news is so good...We have a delegation of Iraqi foreign ministers in DC right now. At this point we expect them to announce “lifted sanctions” by the middle of the week. My source is on the DC beltway. When sanctions are lifted it should be “GO” time. Mnt Goat Article: "IRAQ IS NINTH IN THE WORLD IN NATURAL RESOURCE RESERVES.." Quote: "Iraq was ranked among the top ten countries possessing the most valuable natural resource reserves, in terms of total estimated value for the past 3 years." OK, so if this is part of the Basel IV currency valuation algorithm then where is it reflected in the rate of the dinar? Why is it still 1/6 of a penny? Folks is just doesn’t make any sense. The IMF and the US Treasury are artificially suppressing the rate of the dinar. Remember VALUE and RATE are two different items and the value should be reflected honestly in the rate.
  25. REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 The 15th of April is interesting because we have him [PM Sudani] going over there [DC] but do we have to wait until the 15th of April to see the new exchange rate. No. Especially when Sudani says I have an announcement to make to you. He said he would do it during the Ramadan... Pimpy Iraq has now joined the World Free and Special Economic Zones Federation. The other day we read an article about the Europenan Union's reconstruction bank that Iraq has joined. This is something totally different. Another step for Iraq in the right direction. Militia Man Having this LOP information of 1310 is ridiculous, it's reckless...They said they're going to have a lofty exchange rate to expose. If that's the case, lets see what they have and how they play it out...I think it's going to be phenomenal.
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