Lecture Transcript Notes

Speaker: Bishop Nathaniel

Introduction

• Israelites are scattered across the world as prophesied in Deuteronomy 20.
• Importance of assisting in rebuilding and teaching the gospel.
• Appeal for support, particularly from the Booster Club.

Historical Context

• Reference to 1 Esdras 5:73 discussed.
• Rebuilding the temple during Zerubbabel and Joshua's time faced opposition from nations.
• Opposition used secret plots, popular persuasions, and commotions to hinder work.
• King Cyrus's period: secret plots involved defamation first, followed by martyrdom.

COINTELPRO and Modern Examples

• COINTELPRO initiated by J. Edgar Hoover targeted civil rights leaders.
• Testimony indicating bias against African American movements while ignoring white supremacist groups.
• Federal report on 'black identity extremists' criticized as unfounded and targeting activists like Black Lives Matter.

Recent Incidents and Media Bias

• Jersey City kosher market attack cited as an example of media manipulation.
• Accusations against 'Black Hebrew Israelites' despite lack of evidence.
• FBI inquiries towards IUIC, asserting no links to attackers.

Secret Plots and Popular Persuasions

• Examples of accusations faced by the speaker's group.
• Evidence showing FBI's official stance that IUIC is not domestic terrorists.
• Incidents and media reports cited to demonstrate efforts to mislabel and defame movement.

Antisemitic Charges and Manufactured Associations

• Examples of being labeled as an ‘evil cult’ to provoke public fear and backlash.
• Discussion on various tactics used, hinting at the long history of undermining by other nations.

Theological and Scriptural Basis

• Defending the belief that blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are the true descendants of Israel.
• References to scriptures: Hosea 1:11, Matthew 24:31, and Wisdom of Solomon 5:1-2.
• Discussing biblical prophecies pointing to the deliverance and the return of Christ during a time of global conflict.

Current Advocacy and Legal Standings

• Reference to FBI statements and evidence supporting the non-violent and legal stand of IUIC.
• Critique of other racial movements ignored or treated differently by law enforcement.
• Personal anecdotes involving discussions with law enforcement regarding false allegations.

Concluding Thoughts

• A call to remain steadfast despite opposition.
• Encouragement to hold the line and remain aware of spiritual and worldly battles.
• Assurance of divine judgment and eventual deliverance according to scriptures.

References

• Deuteronomy 20
• 1 Esdras 5:73
• Hosea 1:11
• Matthew 24:31
• Wisdom of Solomon 5:1-2
• Psalms 91
• Isaiah 60
• Revelation 11
• 2 Esdras 13

Key Terms

• COINTELPRO
• Black Identity Extremists
• IUIC (Israel United In Christ)
• Antisemitism
• Esau
• Messiah