Articles from Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry are the most important content we produce. They’re the articles that we, as writers, build our own coverage around.

Over the last few years I’ve gone back over Mr. Flurry’s material at the end of each calendar year. It’s a great way to review what really matters and also what makes the Trumpet unique. Bible prophecy gives us a focus like nothing else.

Exposing: The Attack on America

Every time I’ve done this list, I’ve had an item on the spiritual reality behind America’s decline. It is impossible to make sense of what is going on in the world without seeing this—and it’s something even the best news sources of this world cannot explain.

Once again, that spiritual reality is a theme but with a sharpened focus on the evil in America being exposed.

“Barack Obama Exposed” was the From the Editor of the February Trumpet issue. It proved that the plot to smear Donald Trump as a Russian agent in 2016 didn’t come merely from the Clinton campaign but “traced all the way up to top officials in the Obama administration—including President Barack Obama himself” (emphasis original throughout).

When this story is discussed, even conservative commentators don’t see the full picture. Former Department of Defense official Kash Patel, for example, said, “All roads lead to Andy McCabe.” But look at the evidence and you can see even McCabe was merely following instructions. Mr. Flurry wrote:

Where do all roads lead to? Only one person had the all-consuming motive and malice. Only one person had the forceful, dominating will. Only one person had the necessary ring of powerful accomplices in the government and in the media. Only one person had and has the unassailable pride and tyrannical power to accomplish this ongoing treason against the United States of America! He must be named! That man is Barack Obama.

Earlier in that article, Mr. Flurry wrote:

Yet despite the media silence and censorship, I believe we are at a turning point. I am convinced that, right as the radical elites’ power is surging and they are leading America to its demise, their treason is about to be exposed and they will lose their power.

Now we’re receiving almost daily updates from Twitter on how the Federal Bureau of Investigation lied and interfered in the United States’ elections, with more to come. The exposure is accelerating!

Two issues later, Mr. Flurry picked up the same theme, in an article titled “What Else Will the Investigations Expose?” Here he described new evidence that the Clinton campaign spied on Mr. Trump both during the 2016 election campaign and even once he was in the White House. “We are discovering unprecedented corruption!” wrote Mr. Flurry. “No nation can survive such lawlessness!”

Yet if such powerful people are willing to commit such criminal acts, why aren’t they able to keep it silent? In his article, Mr. Flurry noted that there’s a spiritual dimension even to the exposure of this truth:

Still, the truth keeps coming out. Not because of John Durham or because of Republicans or even because of Donald Trump. What you need to realize is that God is causing the truth to emerge. He wants all of us to get a good look at the truth. Can you recognize it?

Our society is corrupt because of our sins. That is how Obama and others could weaponize our own government against us.

Understanding the spiritual reality behind America’s collapse is essential to understanding what and how things are being exposed. As Mr. Flurry wrote in his article “The Unseen Attacker”:

With the increase in evil in our world, I have seen more and more commentators talking about the fact that there is a spiritual dimension to human life. A number have been more open in acknowledging the existence of God. Some have even said the devil is influencing American politics. They probably do not realize just how right they are.

Most people will scoff at what I am about to write, but it is absolutely true. You can prove it from your Bible.

God wants to give us a good look at the destruction Satan is able to wreak and at the terrible consequences of our own sin. So He has been making sure this truth comes out. John Durham went on to become a bit of a disappointment—exposing a lot but failing to prosecute much. Who knows how much remains hidden. But God will not disappoint.

He’s showing us the fruits of our sin and how America’s national survival is on the line. And as Mr. Flurry wrote, “He is giving us this last, wonderful opportunity to repent before this nation tragically succumbs to its enemies within and without.”

The same issue contained Mr. Flurry’s article “Was the Coronavirus Crisis Engineered?” It also exposed a frightening level of corruption, this time in the top of America’s medical establishment. We now have strong evidence that covid-19 came from a lab funded by the U.S.—and that men like Dr. Anthony Fauci lied to cover it up. “Unprecedented coverage” indeed.

June marked a major milestone in our own efforts to expose what was happening in America: the updated and greatly expanded version of Mr. Flurry’s book America Under Attack was posted online. He announced the news in an article titled “The Attacker—Exposed”:

My new book, currently at the printer, exposes the real cause for this crisis. The damage traces back to one man more than any other. He has radicalized American politics and society, wielding a certain power unlike any other politician in the nation’s history.

This book shows you who, how and why. It answers the questions you and many others have struggled to resolve: Where is this coming from? How is it so powerful? It reveals an unseen force that has been driving this attack.

As the year wore on, though, the focus shifted from exposing the attack to a turnaround.

Britain’s government has been in chaos since Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to announce he would step down on July 7. Around the same time, Israel’s government collapsed. “The fact that these three countries are falling apart at the same time—and in very similar ways—is deeply significant,” wrote Mr. Flurry. “The link between these nations points directly to a profound secret in Bible prophecy.”

That link is that these three countries are descended from biblical Israel. It’s a link Mr. Flurry explored more fully in his article “Why Most People Don’t Understand Bible Prophecy.”

In his article “Britain’s and Judah’s Governments Fall—America Next?”, Mr. Flurry explained how a Bible prophecy in 2 Kings 14 applies to our nations today:

Israel was in bitter affliction—on the verge of being blotted out of existence! God granted mercy when Israel really didn’t deserve it. Rather than sending Israel into captivity at that time, God used this king to save Israel and give the nation one last period of prosperity before facing a reckoning for the sins it never repented of. …

These three countries all fall together. But this verse also indicates that God gives all three countries a reprieve from that fall, allowing His message to go out one more time. The change in politics in Britain and Israel could show that we are close to this prophecy being fulfilled.

Sure enough Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power in Israel. Is this a sign we’re going to see a similar return in the United States?

That brings us to the final article I’ll review in this section: “Ready for War” in the January 2023 Trumpet. This showed how much had been exposed by the 2022 midterm elections.

In his campaign speeches for the midterm elections, President Barack Obama “spoke in a way quite different from his usual style,” wrote Mr. Flurry. “Normally he comes as an ‘angel of light,’ but he is increasingly dropping that pretense. You can sense the disdain, hatred and deceit in what he said at these rallies.”

That election exposed a lot of “sickness” in America (Isaiah 1:4-7). Yet again there was abundant evidence of election cheating. It also exposed that “establishment Republicans would rather live under the tyrant Barack Obama than support senators who back and support Donald Trump!” Mr. Flurry concluded his article discussing prophecies in Amos 7 that show what is next for America. He wrote:

These prophecies are why we have consistently insisted that Trump will return to power. We do not know exactly how this will unfold. But keep watching Donald Trump, because he is not finished. It is not enough to just recognize the evil being perpetrated by the radical left. Nor should you put your faith in Donald Trump, the modern-day Jeroboam. You must have faith in—and repent toward—the God who used Trump and is about to use him again—or the curse on America will resume.

Exposing: The Hidden Danger in Europe

The war in Ukraine has dominated everyone’s news coverage. But once again Mr. Flurry’s articles have an angle everyone else has missed.

There was a lot to talk about. In “Bible Prophecy Comes Alive in Ukraine,” Mr. Flurry showed how he was able to accurately forecast, based on a prophecy in Ezekiel 38, that Russian President Vladimir Putin would try to conquer his neighbors. After explaining this prophecy in his 2017 booklet The Prophesied ‘Prince of Rosh,’ Mr. Flurry wrote that Putin “will probably conquer more nations of the former Soviet Union.”

In “Asia Still Stands With Putin,” Mr. Flurry focused on another fulfilled prophecy—that Russia, China and others would come together to form an alliance called in the Bible “the kings of the east.”

But his biggest focus was on Germany. On February 24, the very day Russia invaded Ukraine, Mr. Flurry wrote, “The most important nation to watch right now is Germany. How will it respond to Putin’s war on Ukraine? This Ukraine war is going to speed up the rise of the prophesied German-led Holy Roman Empire!”

Just three days later, he was proved right, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the return of a strong, militaristic Germany to rapturous applause.

Germany announced a massive change to its military spending and posture—and the applause didn’t just come from that German audience. “Anyone who views this announcement through the lens of history and prophecy will have very much the opposite reaction,” warned Mr. Flurry. “Germany Is Transforming Before Your Eyes” showed how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is pushing all Europe into the arms of a strongman. And “Ukraine Is Hastening a New Germany” followed it up a month later showing how many in Germany were disappointed that Scholz did not go further and wanted a much stronger leader. We’re seeing something much deeper than a change in government policy; there’s a change in society to desiring a more militaristic and decisive Germany.

At the same time Mr. Flurry was quick to expose the cozy ties Germany had with Russia. In the run-up to Russia’s invasion, Germany repeatedly blocked Western attempts to help Ukraine. Once the invasion began, Germany dragged its feet, presenting lame excuses for failed weapons deliveries, and generally worked to slow everybody else down. Eventually the weight of German and global public opinion forced Germany to soften its support for Russia, but even now German leaders are eager to return to the way things were.

“Why Germany Just Betrayed America” from the January 2022 issue discusses all the ways Germany enabled the invasion. “Rising From the German Underground” ties this in with both historical warnings and Bible prophecy of the way businesses would work to revive the Nazi spirit within Germany after World War ii. It’s no coincidence that Big Business pushed Germany into the arms of Russia—to the point that former Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was “helpless” to oppose them. “Germany’s Secret Deal With Russia—Exposed” shows why this type of cooperation is so dangerous, not just for Ukraine but the world.

Despite all this, America is helping this newly militarized Germany by selling it F-35 jets, as Mr. Flurry discussed in his article “America’s Naive Trust in Germany”:

These are America’s most modern fighter jets, chock-full of America’s top technology. Only the United States’ closest allies are allowed to buy them. To be getting such jets is a major military advancement for Germany. For the first time, the German Air Force will have a stealth jet. This will also be its first “fifth generation” fighter. But most significantly, this jet is designed to carry nuclear weapons. … America is giving Germany access to its most advanced and deadliest weapons.

Finally, Mr. Flurry also warned about the rise of fascism in Italy, where Giorgia Meloni and the Brothers of Italy won a national election on September 25. Her party is the direct successor to Benito Mussolini’s fascists. “Many on the political right welcome Meloni’s success,” wrote Mr. Flurry. “She is an eloquent opponent of the homosexual movement that is doing so much damage to American families and society.” Yet as his article shows, history and Bible prophecy give us very specific warnings to beware someone with her kind of links to Mussolini.

As Mr. Flurry had written earlier in the year, “When will we learn from history? What will it take to finally awaken the modern nations of Israel—the only people to have a history with God?”

The evil within America is being exposed so that we can warn about the dangers without. God is giving our people time to see that their only hope lies with God.

Exposing: The Truth About Britain’s Royal Family

On the June 4 weekend, Britain celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Then on September 8, the Queen died.

During the Jubilee celebrations, Mr. Flurry described “The Awesome Secret Behind the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.” The secret is the connection the Queen had with the promises of your Bible. After the Queen’s death, Mr. Flurry wrote in “The Queen’s Funeral Shows the Power of the Throne”:

Most of the world—some 4 billion people—tuned in to the biggest live tv event in history on September 19: the funeral of Queen Elizabeth ii. Up to 2 million more lined the streets of London to view the funeral procession. From Washington to Westphalia, flags flew at half-mast in her honor. Westminster Abbey hosted one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in history, with over 500 foreign heads of state, monarchs and dignitaries from 175 countries in attendance.

Queen Elizabeth moved people in a powerful way. The line to file past her coffin as she lay in state reached its maximum allotted length of 10 miles. Some people waited more than 24 hours in line just to have a minute to pay their last respects. People of all ages, races and backgrounds stood in line so they could have a moment to bow, curtsy or salute the Queen’s coffin before walking away, many with tears in their eyes.

How could the Queen move people around the world so powerfully?

This gets back to the same secret Mr. Flurry discussed earlier. In 2 Samuel 7:12-13 God promised that the descendants of David would sit on a throne “for ever.” As Herbert W. Armstrong proved in his book The United States and Britain in Prophecy, this promise was fulfilled in Britain’s royal family. Mr. Flurry wrote:

This is a universe-shaking truth! God said He would establish David’s throne forever! That is one of the most important promises that God makes in the Bible. …

The solutions to Britain’s problems can be found in the understanding of the British throne’s true ancestry. The rich traditions surrounding that throne point back to something far greater than most people realize.

The Queen’s funeral was a sad event. But it also gave us a vision of hope. Mr. Flurry wrote:

The Queen’s funeral provided us a glimpse at the power of a God-ordained throne. Look at the admiration and respect for the British throne shown by millions upon millions of people. What kind of message could be taught from that throne? What power does that throne have to really change people’s lives—if wielded by someone righteous?

When you see 4 billion people all watching one throne, you could say that is a prophecy of the way Jesus Christ will unite the world!

However, this connection with God and the Bible is one Britain and the royal family rejected. Mr. Flurry explained how God has made an important change to that throne. He warned, “I believe that now that the Queen has died, Britain’s demise will accelerate. We are about to see a very sad ending for that throne, which is no longer David’s throne.” Shortly after he wrote that, Britain’s government collapsed amid the threat of financial catastrophe.

But Britain is not the only nation affected by this decline in the royal family. In the February Trumpet issue, Mr. Flurry published “Threatening the Crown That Binds Britain.” He wrote:

Where did nations like Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa and dozens of African and island states around the world look for something in common that could elevate the lives of their people? The British throne! …

Even after Britain gave its colonies independence, The United States and Britain in Prophecy emphasizes, they remained “a company, or commonwealth, of nations joined together, not by legal government, but solely by the throne of David!”

Now these nations are moving away from the throne. Barbados renounced the monarchy in November last year. Polls say Australia and Canada could cut ties.

This move away from the British Empire does real harm. As Mr. Flurry wrote in “The Glory of Empire” later in the year, “The right kind of empire has a noble and powerful impact on this world!” The British Empire was a work of man, had faults, and committed evils, but it “was a powerful civilizing force that benefited all humanity!”

“God has a plan to lift human life away from barbarism and savagery toward civilization and excellence,” wrote Mr. Flurry. “He has a strategy to spread just laws and right morals. He intends to fulfill the noble purpose of fostering the right kind of civilization for the benefit of the whole world!” You could call that “the God Family Empire”—and the British Empire helps us picture certain aspects of it.

There is more bad news coming for the nations that once made up the British Empire and for the British royal family. But that throne contains the most magnificent hope. You can read more about that in Mr. Flurry’s book The New Throne of David.

Exposing: The Hidden Solutions to Our Problems

Mr. Flurry’s articles this year did not simply expose the problems we face. They reveal where we can look for solutions.

“Why God Hides Himself” looks at Isaiah 45:15, which states that “thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.”

“How can God help us by hiding Himself?” asked Mr. Flurry. “This same verse says He is ‘the Saviour’—but how can He save us this way?” The answer reveals God’s master plan. It shows why a loving God allows the suffering that we see around us. And gives hope not just for everyone living but for everyone who has ever lived.

Mr. Flurry also exposed the solution to the division and other social problems we see around us. “Lincoln’s Fight for True Freedom” points to a beautiful vision of a new world, free of the curses we see around us today. To Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Flurry wrote, the Civil War “was about bringing true freedom to all Americans of every race—and proclaiming that to the whole world!” He continued:

Americans have shamefully abandoned that ideal. Today, toxic ideas like critical race theory are promoted, which is rank racism! Do they really hate slavery? …

We today must fight for freedom! We must clearly see what we are doing and have the proper vision. God’s people are going to help Christ free the whole world and the universe. All men are created equal—and at that time, everybody will uphold that truth!

With a world focused on covid-19 and sickness like never before, Mr. Flurry showed the Bible has a solution for physical disease in his article “A Sure Path to Healing and Health,” writing:

Did you know that God deeply wishes for you to have vibrant physical health? He inspired the Apostle John to write, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 2). Notice, this scripture shows there is a condition. God wants you to prosper in physical health as you have vibrant spiritual health (that is what He means by “thy soul”). He wants us to really look to Him so He can give us strong health physically and spiritually.

When it comes to health and healing, God very much wants to be in the picture in our lives. Regarding your own health, where do your faith and trust lie?

Finally, this year also saw Mr. Flurry travel to Jerusalem to open a new office for the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology. He described why we’re so involved in the archaeology of that region, writing:

We have been working to bring the history of the Bible alive as much as we can, especially the life of King David. But our goal is much grander than that. We are delivering the message of the God of King David! God wants us to proclaim His message and show what He is doing in Judah today!

Jerusalem is the central focus of much of the Bible. It is about to become the central focus of the whole world!

The title of that article: “Behold Your God!”