Artificial intelligence is misquoting the Bible at rates too high to trust, according to the leader of the world’s most widely used Scripture app.

YouVersion CEO Bobby Gruenewald said the best AI models available today misquote Scripture at least 15% of the time, with some reaching error rates as high as 60%. “When it comes to answering life’s most important questions and trying to give direction from God’s Word, we need it to be better in order to rely on it,” he said.

The issue is not theoretical. Researchers and media reports have documented AI systems fabricating entire verses and attributing them to the Bible. One example falsely labeled a quote as John 5:5, despite the actual passage describing a man healed after 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda. Another fabricated statement was incorrectly attributed to Jesus, though no such verse exists in Scripture.

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YouVersion, which has surpassed one billion downloads, uses artificial intelligence internally to assist with coding and workflow. Gruenewald has embraced the technology in those settings but has drawn a firm boundary when it comes to spiritual guidance. The app does not allow AI to answer user questions about Scripture, citing the need for accuracy and integrity in handling God’s Word.

That stance comes as many churches and platforms move quickly in the opposite direction. AI tools are already being used to draft sermons, simulate conversations with biblical figures and generate prayer content.

YouVersion has challenged AI developers to improve biblical accuracy and has offered to support access to reliable texts if that standard is met. No model has reached that level.

The concern extends beyond technology to how people engage with truth. Many users, especially younger ones, turn to AI before turning to pastors or the Bible itself. Without a foundation in Scripture, fabricated verses can pass unnoticed and be accepted as authentic.

Speed and convenience do not outweigh fidelity to the text. Until accuracy is assured, Scripture remains something no machine can be trusted to handle on its own.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

A stunning breakthrough is rewriting what is known about the early days of Christian scripture, and it is happening with ink traces once thought lost to time.

As reported by the Daily Mail, researchers have reconstructed 42 missing pages from Codex H, a 6th-century manuscript containing the letters of Paul the Apostle. The discovery restores text that had been hidden for centuries after the manuscript was dismantled and reused in other books.

“Scientists successfully reconstructed passages from Codex H – one of the world’s most important early New Testament scripts,” the report states. What was once scattered across libraries throughout Europe has now been digitally brought back together, offering a clearer view of how early believers engaged with the Word of God.

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This is more than just a recovery. It is a revelation.

“Using advanced imaging techniques, an international team of academics have now been able to digitally reconstruct the missing pages – revealing text unseen for centuries,” the article notes. The method uncovered faint “ghost” text created when scribes re-inked fading pages, leaving mirrored impressions that modern technology can now read.

Professor Garrick Allen did not hold back on the magnitude of the moment: “Given that Codex H is such an important witness to our understanding of Christian scripture, to have discovered any new evidence – let alone this quantity – of what it originally looked like is nothing short of monumental.”

The recovered pages shine a light on how scripture was handled in the early church. They expose “the earliest known examples of chapter lists,” which differ sharply from modern Bibles, and reveal how scribes “corrected, annotated and interacted with sacred texts.”

This discovery reinforces something powerful. The message of the Gospel has endured through centuries of human hands, preservation efforts and even repurposed materials. What was once hidden is now visible again.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

The return of a long-scattered people is no longer a distant story from Scripture. It is unfolding in real time.

More than 250 members of a community tracing its roots to the Tribe of Manasseh stepped onto Israeli soil this week, marking the start of a larger effort to bring thousands home. As reported by Israel365 News, the arrivals came from northeast India, welcomed with celebration as they entered the land their ancestors had not seen for more than 2,700 years.

The moment carried weight beyond immigration. It carried the echo of prophecy.

Israeli officials recognized the significance immediately. Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer called it a turning point, declaring, “We are making history as we bring the entire Bnei Menashe community to Israel. There is no more fitting and moving time to welcome a plane full of olim than right after the State’s 78th Independence Day. Welcome home.”

This is only the beginning. The operation aims to bring thousands more from the community back to Israel in the coming years, as families return in waves to a promise rooted deep in Scripture.

Their story reads like a living testimony of endurance. According to the report, these descendants of the Tribe of Manasseh were exiled by the Assyrian Empire more than 27 centuries ago and journeyed across regions including Persia, Afghanistan, Tibet and China before settling in northeast India. Through it all, they held onto fragments of their identity.

“They maintained Shabbat observance, kept kashrut, celebrated the Jewish festivals, and upheld the laws of family purity,” the report states. “They practiced circumcision. They held onto the dream of returning to the Land of Israel.”

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That dream is now reality.

The prophetic connection is unmistakable. The article points directly to Ezekiel’s vision of restoration, where God speaks of bringing the divided tribes back together. This moment aligns with that promise. It reflects the steady regathering of Israel that Scripture declared would take place in the last days.

Michael Freund, founder of Shavei Israel, made the significance plain: “The return of the Bnei Menashe is a clear and explicit indication that we have entered a new stage of the Redemption.” He continued, “The prophecy clearly states that the tribes of Israel and Judah will return separately, and that is what is happening right now.”

This is not a symbolic gesture. It is a physical return of a people group once scattered among the nations, now stepping back into covenant land.

The scenes at the airport told the story in human terms. Families embraced. Tears flowed. Generations of separation came to an end in a single moment. The report captured it simply: “Twenty-seven centuries of exile… ended not with fanfare from world powers but with blue-and-white balloons, a red carpet, and the words ‘Oseh Shalom’… The lost were found. The exiles came home.”

This is a powerful reminder for us that God’s Word stands firm across time. What He declared through the prophets is happening with precision. The regathering of Israel is not finished. It is accelerating.

And it is not the only sign.

The world is turning against Israel. Hearts are growing harder. Apostasy is spreading through the church. Many are rejecting God’s design, His order and His truth. Society is mirroring the Days of Noah, just as Jesus said it would before His return.

Yet in the middle of it all, God is moving.

He is gathering His people. He is restoring what was scattered. He is fulfilling His promises down to the smallest detail.

The return of the Tribe of Manasseh is another reminder that prophecy is reality. And it is unfolding right before our eyes.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

The conversation starts with something many people know too well. A cycle that keeps repeating. Moments of conviction followed by the same decisions, the same regret. It shows up in conversations with listeners, in quiet thoughts and in the realization that nothing external is fixing what is happening internally.

In a recent episode of his podcast This Past Weekend with Theo Von, comedian and host Theo Von addresses that cycle head-on after taking calls from listeners dealing with sobriety, loneliness and destructive patterns. As he responds, the focus shifts inward. What begins as advice turns into personal confession, and Von starts unpacking his own struggle with sin, identity and the desire to change.

He speaks to God directly, without trying to clean it up.

“God, please help me with this. You know, this is a broken part of me that I bring to you. I need help with it. And even God, even as I pray to you right now, there’s a part of me that knows I’m probably lying to you. There’s a part of me that knows I’m going to do that behavior again. So, can you come into that part of me and help me there?”

The context becomes clear. He is talking about patterns he has tried to break and cannot seem to leave behind. He admits the conflict inside him is not just about actions, but desire.

“Will you come into the parts of me that want to do these behaviors again and help me there? Will you come… will you come all the way… past the roots?”

He recognizes something deeper is wrong.

“If there’s a part of me that doesn’t even want the best for me, then there’s something inside of me that is off.”

During the episode, Von references his own past, including struggles with substance abuse, unhealthy coping habits and a long-standing pattern of trying to manage life on his own terms. He also reflects on childhood wounds that shaped how he sees himself, explaining how a lack of connection growing up led him to seek validation from others and build an identity around approval.

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Von also opens up about how his childhood shaped much of what he is dealing with today, pointing specifically to his relationship with his mother.

“I love my mother… but she didn’t connect with me. She didn’t look at me… she wouldn’t hold me that much and she wouldn’t look me in the eyes.”

He explains how that lack of connection followed him into adulthood and affected how he saw himself.

“As a kid I felt like something was wrong with me… if the person that created me won’t even look at me, then something must be so wrong with me.”

That experience led him to seek approval from others, shaping patterns he now recognizes he needs to break.

“I only knew who I was if you reacted to me well… I needed everybody to like me because I didn’t have any sense of self-worth.”

That background feeds directly into what he is dealing with now. The habits, the need for control and the fear of change all connect.

He brings up a moment from Gospel of John that reframes everything.

“Jesus asks him, ‘Do you want to be healed?’ And that’s a crazy question… because if I get healed, then I’m different.”

The weight of that question sits on him, and he does not avoid it.

“Do I want to be healed? Do I really want something different?… A lot of the answer is no. I want something different, but I don’t want… I don’t know if I’m scared of it.”

That hesitation comes from knowing what change requires. Letting go of familiar patterns means letting go of the version of himself he has relied on for years.

Still, there is movement.

“I think I want a new story… I’m tired of that story… it’s been a good story and it served me well, but I don’t want that story anymore.”

He points that desire toward God.

“I’m asking God for a new story… I’m asking God for the next part of me.”

He also explains that something has shifted in how he prays.

“Something that’s been helping me… I just started praying. But I started praying as honestly as I could.”

Alongside that, he describes taking practical steps. He talks about getting up early, working out, going to meetings and following through on commitments. Those actions are part of him learning to show up differently.

Near the end of the episode, he connects it all to the idea of starting over.

“Spring is a time for a new story… I feel like there’s a possibility for something new for me… so I think I’m at least just trying something different today.”

What Von is working through is a God moment. It is the ongoing fight between conviction and habit, between truth and the pull of the past. Many of us have stood in that same place, aware of sin and aware that change must come from God, not self-effort alone.

Now is the time to pray for him.

Pray that Theo Von turns fully from sin. Pray that he repents and submits his life to Jesus Christ. Pray that he accepts Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and walks in the new life only He provides.

To view the full podcast episode, click here (Editor’s Note: mild language).

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is in “excellent physical condition” after undergoing treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, according to an official medical report and a statement released Friday.

The update detailed that a routine follow-up MRI identified a tiny lesion in Netanyahu’s prostate. Tests confirmed an early-stage malignant tumor with no spread or metastases. Doctors successfully treated the condition, eliminating it completely.

In a post on X, Netanyahu said he delayed the public release of his medical report by two months “so that it would not be released at the height of the war, in order not to allow the Iranian terror regime to spread even more false propaganda against Israel.”

היום התפרסם הדו״ח הרפואי השנתי שלי.

ביקשתי לעכב את פרסומו בחודשיים כדי שהוא לא יפורסם בשיא המלחמה על מנת שלא לאפשר למשטר הטרור באיראן להפיץ עוד תעמולת כזב נגד ישראל.

אני מבקש לשתף אתכם בשלושה דברים:

1 – ברוך השם, אני בריא.

2 – אני בכושר גופני מצויין.

3 – הייתה לי בעיה…

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 24, 2026

“I ask to share with you three things: Thank God, I am healthy. I am in excellent physical condition. I had a minor medical issue with my prostate that was completely treated,” Netanyahu wrote.

He said the issue was discovered during routine monitoring following earlier surgery for an enlarged benign prostate. “Upon examination, it turned out to be a very early stage of a malignant tumor, with no spread or metastases whatsoever,” he said.

Doctors presented two options, monitoring or treatment. Netanyahu chose immediate action.

“When I’m given information in time about a potential danger, I want to address it immediately,” he wrote. “I underwent targeted treatment that removed the problem and left no trace of it.”

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He said the treatments were brief and allowed him to continue working. “The spot disappeared completely. Thank God, I overcame this too.”

Netanyahu thanked the medical teams at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and urged the public to prioritize their health. “Take care of your health. Get checked, and follow the doctors’ instructions,” he said.

Israel’s prime minister holds a central role in shaping global security, diplomacy and the direction of events in the Middle East. That leadership carries weight far beyond the region and directly impacts the course of world affairs.

Through the lens of biblical prophecy, Israel remains at the center of unfolding events in the last days. We pray for Netanyahu’s continued strength, wisdom and full health as he leads at a pivotal moment.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

What if one of the Bible’s most overlooked locations has been hiding in plain sight all along? Beneath the surface of familiar Scripture, a deeper pattern may be waiting to be uncovered.

The ancient city of Shechem is now at the center of a growing conversation, with some suggesting it holds a prophetic thread that connects directly to Jesus Christ in ways many have never considered.

That conversation recently took center stage on SkyWatch TV, where Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat and Pastor Carl Gallups joined host Joe Horn to unpack themes from their latest research. Both men bring years of study, ministry experience, and deep familiarity with Israel’s history to the discussion, offering a perspective that blends biblical text, Hebrew meaning and prophetic interpretation.

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Throughout the discussion, Shechem is presented as far more than an ancient landmark. It becomes a thread that runs through Scripture, tying together geography, language and prophecy in a way that points back to Jesus.

1. Shechem’s meaning as “shoulder” reveals a prophetic pattern
Porat explains that the Hebrew meaning of Shechem is “shoulder,” which becomes the foundation for their interpretation. This connects directly to Isaiah 9:6, where authority rests on the Messiah’s shoulders. They argue this is not symbolic language alone but part of a repeated biblical pattern tied to authority, burden and redemption.

2. Shechem serves as a spiritual pathway of redemption
From the Exodus to later biblical events, Shechem is framed as a place tied to transition and deliverance. Porat describes it as a foreshadowing of how believers move from bondage into freedom through the Messiah, making it a key waypoint in the biblical narrative.

3. The location itself still carries modern-day significance
Identified today as Nablus, Shechem remains a region where different groups live side by side. Porat points to this as a present-day reflection of Ephesians 2:15, describing unity between Jew and Gentile as part of the larger prophetic picture.

4. Jesus’ teachings echo the “shoulder” imagery tied to Shechem
Gallups highlights how Jesus describes carrying the lost sheep on His shoulders. He argues this language is not random but part of a deeper biblical connection that reinforces the Shechem pattern pointing to Christ.

5. Shechem ultimately points to Golgotha and the work of Jesus
Both men emphasize that these connections lead to one central conclusion. The symbolism, geography and repeated imagery converge on Jesus’ sacrifice, presenting Shechem as a location that prophetically aligns with the message of the cross.

What stands out most is how this conversation frames Scripture as layered and alive. The Bible continues to reveal new depth without changing its core message. Hidden connections come into focus over time, and they consistently point in the same direction.

More than 2,000 years after His ascension, the message remains clear. Every path, every pattern and every mystery leads back to Jesus the Messiah, often in ways no one expects until they see it for themselves.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Waiting on God is one of the hardest things we are called to do. We feel the pull, the urgency, the sense that something is shifting, and everything in us wants to move now. But purpose is not just about knowing where God is leading. It is about trusting when He says go and when He says wait. That tension is where faith is tested and where calling is truly formed.

On a recent episode of the Path to Purpose podcast, Pastor David Lindell sat down with Pastor Jabin Chavez for a candid and deeply practical conversation about calling, leadership and learning to follow God’s timing. What unfolded was not just teaching. It was testimony. Chavez opened up about his own journey of waiting on the Lord and the lessons that shaped everything he is building today.

Calling Does Not Mean Move Now

Chavez did not rush into his calling. In fact, he did the opposite.

He shared that what eventually became City Light Church in Las Vegas started with a desire that took years to unfold. “From the start of when you were thinking about praying about a city… three years,” he said, laying out the timeline that many would not expect in a culture obsessed with instant results.

Three years of prayer. Three years of processing. Three years of not jumping ahead.

That is where many of us struggle. We feel something from God and assume it must happen immediately. But Chavez’s story makes it clear. Calling often comes early. Timing comes later.

If It Feels Rushed, It Is Not God

One of the most direct and powerful lessons he shared cuts straight through the noise.

“Almost anytime I’ve been rushed about anything, it’s not God,” Chavez said.

That hits home.

We live in a world that rewards speed. Move fast. Decide now. Don’t miss your moment. But God does not operate under pressure. He is not in a hurry, and He does not need us to be either.

Chavez explained that instead of forcing decisions, he learned to step back and trust the process. “Let’s just wait another year,” he said, describing the posture that shaped his journey.

That is not weakness. That is wisdom.

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Peace Is the Indicator

So how do we know when it is time?

Chavez pointed to something many of us have felt but have not always understood. Peace.

“All of a sudden, the peace lifts. That’s the no,” he said.

It is not complicated. When we are walking closely with God, there is a steady sense of peace. When something is off, that peace disappears. That is the signal.

He described it as a “knowing… a deep call,” something internal that grows stronger over time.

This is how we move forward without fear. Not guessing. Not forcing. But following the peace of God step by step.

Waiting Requires Submission

Chavez’s testimony is not just about waiting. It is about how he waited.

When he first sensed God calling him to plant a church, he did not act on it alone. He brought it to his pastor and submitted it to spiritual authority.

“I believe the Lord spoke to me… I’m submitting that to you,” he said.

He refused to play the “God told me” card to force the issue. Instead, he stayed humble, patient and open to guidance.

He was told to wait. So he waited.

He was told to revisit it later. So he revisited it later.

“I’m not doing anything without your blessing,” he said.

That kind of posture is rare, and it is powerful. Because real calling is not just about being called. It is about being sent.

God Builds in the Hidden Seasons

Even after clarity came, Chavez and his wife did not move immediately.

“Fourteen months from the time we felt Vegas to the time we moved,” he explained.

More waiting. More prayer. More confirmation.

That is what we have to understand. The hidden seasons are not delays. They are preparation.

God is building something in us before He builds something through us.

Don’t Be Afraid to Wait

Chavez addressed something many of us quietly wrestle with. The fear of missing God.

“I think a lot of people fear missing the will of God,” he said.

But that fear does not come from the Lord.

If we are walking with Him, staying in His Word, living in obedience, He is more than able to redirect us. He is not trying to hide His will from us. He is guiding us into it.

And sometimes that guidance looks like waiting.

A Word for Us

This conversation lands right where we all live.

We feel the call. We sense the shift. We want to move. But God is asking us to trust Him in the process.

We do not need to rush. We do not need to force doors open. We do not need to panic about missing our moment.

What we need to do is stay close to Him.

Follow His peace. Honor the voices He has placed in our lives. Trust that His timing is not late.

Chavez’s story reminds us of something we all need to hear. Purpose is not proven by how fast we move. It is revealed by how faithfully we wait.

And when we do, when we truly surrender the timing to Him, we step into something far greater than anything we could have forced on our own.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Pastor Jentezen Franklin stepped into the pulpit with a message many have not heard preached with this level of urgency in a long time. Jesus Christ is returning, and He is coming soon.

Not eventually. Not someday far off. Soon. And the question hanging over the entire message is one every believer has to wrestle with: Are we actually living like that is true?

Preaching from First Epistle to the Thessalonians, Franklin walked straight into what happens next, what it means for us right now and why this is not a topic to ignore or push aside. This is not theology for another day. This is about how we live today.

The Promise That Changes Everything

Franklin began with Scripture, grounding everything in what the Word of God already makes clear.

“I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep or died, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.”

That line hits differently when you really sit with it. This is not just about the future. This is about hope right now.

“When we die, our body goes in the ground, but our spirit goes to Jesus. And He can’t bring them with Him if they’re not with Him. They’re with Him right now.”

That means death does not have the final word. Jesus does.

What Happens When the Church Stops Preaching This

Franklin did not soften this part, and honestly, it needed to be said.

“If the coming of Jesus Christ is not preached and understood clearly in the church, three things happen. Ignorance… sorrow… and no hope.”

Take a look around. That is exactly what is happening in so many places. The urgency is gone. The expectation is gone. And when that disappears, something else fills the gap.

“I believe the body of Christ… are ignorant of the second coming soon return of Jesus Christ.”

That is not an attack. That is a wake-up call.

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In a Moment: How the Rapture Will Happen

Then the message shifts to what Scripture actually says will take place, and it is not gradual. It is not drawn out. It is immediate.

“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain… shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”

Think about that for a second.

“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye… you will look and you will look again, and millions of people will be gone. They will vanish. They will disappear instantly.”

One moment everything looks normal. The next moment everything changes.

Only One Thing Determines Who Goes

This is where the message gets personal. Not distant. Personal.

“You better get the nature in you… Do you have the nature of Jesus?”

That question does not leave room to hide.

“You love everybody. You forgive everybody. You live to please Him. You love His presence. You love His word… You don’t live in sin. You can’t stand sin.”

This is not about pretending. It is not about appearances.

“It’s not my perfection. It’s my nature… If you’ve got the nature of Jesus, something in you will begin to rise.”

That is the dividing line.

Proof It Will Happen: The Resurrection of Jesus

Everything comes back to one unshakable truth.

“If we believe that Jesus died and rose again… that’s the whole reason why we are to believe in the rapture.”

If the tomb is empty, everything else follows.

“If God raised Jesus from the dead, that’s proof that Jesus can raise you and your loved ones from the dead.”

That is not symbolic. That is reality.

One Taken, One Left: The Shock of That Moment

Jesus already told us what it will look like, and Franklin brought that into focus.

“There will be two men in one bed. The one will be taken, the other will be left… Two will be in the field. One will be taken and the other left.”

This is where it gets uncomfortable, but it needs to.

“You’ll just be standing… maybe you’re eating your lunch… and you’ll be gone.”

No warning. No countdown. Just gone.

What Comes Next: Chaos and the Rise of the Antichrist

What follows is not peace. It is not stability.

“Tens of millions of people will vanish… The world will go into chaos. The economies will collapse.”

And into that chaos, leadership will rise.

“There will be one world leader… one system… everything will go into panic.”

Franklin connects that directly to what is removed when the church is gone.

“When we’re out… pure evil. Hell will have a party.”

That is not language meant to scare. It is meant to wake people up.

No One Knows the Day, So Be Ready

There is no timeline to mark on a calendar.

“Of the day and the hour knows no man… anybody that tells you they know when He’s coming, they’re lying.”

So what does that leave us with?

“Be ready… for in an hour that you think not, the Son of Man cometh.”

Not someday. Not when it feels convenient. Now.

This Hope Changes How You Live

This is where everything turns inward. This is not just about prophecy. This is about how we are living.

“Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself.”

If that hope is real, it shows up in real ways.

“You don’t live a loose, lax, moral, wicked life… You purify yourself.”

That means taking a hard look at what we allow, what we justify and what we keep holding onto.

“Take heed to yourself… lest you be weighed down with overindulgence… drunkenness… the cares of this life.”

Those things do not look dangerous at first. Until they are.

A Final Call to Be Ready

At the end of it all, the message is not complicated. It is direct. It is personal.

“Jesus is coming again… and He’s coming soon… in the twinkling of an eye.”

That is not just a statement. That is a reality we have to respond to.

So the question is simple. Are we ready?

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Ancient prophecy is colliding with modern reality in a way that is becoming harder to ignore.

In a recent interview, conservative commentator Glenn Beck sat down with Bill Cloud, the founder of Shoreshim Ministries, to examine how the book of Daniel appears to mirror the structure of today’s global systems.

What unfolds is a direct comparison between biblical patterns and the world taking shape in real time.

The conversation centers on a striking claim: the prophetic framework laid out thousands of years ago is now visible across political, cultural and spiritual landscapes. Rather than vague symbolism, the discussion breaks down specific elements of Scripture and connects them to developments unfolding across nations, ideologies and belief systems.

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The Pattern You Can’t Ignore

• Daniel’s vision of the final kingdom is taking shape.
  The statue seen by Nebuchadnezzar represents successive world empires, culminating in a final global system symbolized by feet made of iron mixed with clay. This last kingdom is both strong and fragile, a combination that reflects power structures that appear dominant yet internally unstable.
• The “iron and clay” mixture reflects incompatible systems being forced together.
  Iron represents strength and control, while clay represents weakness and fragility. The merging of the two points to alliances and systems that lack true cohesion, creating a volatile foundation that cannot endure.
• A biblical warning against “mixing” is unfolding on a global scale.
  The discussion highlights how Scripture repeatedly warns against combining things that were meant to remain separate. Today, that pattern is seen in the blending of ideologies, belief systems and moral frameworks that produce confusion rather than clarity.
• The Genesis pattern of deception is repeating.
  In the Garden, evil was presented as something desirable and good. That same strategy is now visible as destructive ideas are rebranded as virtuous, drawing people in under the appearance of righteousness.
• The conflict at the center is spiritual, not political.
  The root issue is the ongoing war described in Genesis between truth and deception. Cultural and geopolitical tensions are expressions of that deeper spiritual battle that has continued throughout history.
• Modern ideologies are reflecting that ancient conflict.
  Systems and movements that reject biblical truth are gaining influence, often presenting themselves as morally superior while promoting ideas that stand in direct opposition to Scripture.
• Widespread deception is tied to a rejection of truth.
  The discussion points to the biblical concept of a strong delusion, where those who refuse truth are given over to believe lies. This results in a growing inability to discern between what is right and what is false.
• Nations face consequences for abandoning covenant principles.
  When societies turn away from the foundations they were built on, the result is not neutral. The breakdown seen across cultures reflects a deeper departure from truth and accountability.
• Prophetic patterns become unmistakable once recognized.
  The connections between Scripture and current events are not isolated. Once seen, they form a consistent pattern that continues to appear across multiple areas of society.

The challenges unfolding across the world are not random or disconnected. They reflect a deeper spiritual condition described in Scripture for generations. As moral lines blur and systems merge in unstable ways, the framework outlined in Daniel offers a lens for understanding what is taking place.

People can watch the full discussion in the video above.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Candace Cameron Bure is pointing Americans back to something timeless as a powerful public reading of Scripture draws voices from across the nation together.

During the “America Reads the Bible” event in Washington, D.C., Candace Cameron Bure spoke with Martha MacCallum on Fox News’ The Story, describing the moment as historic and deeply meaningful for a country searching for truth and stability.

“It is such an exciting time in history,” Bure said. “Never has this been done, to read the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, in such a public platform, to join all Americans together. You said it, from entertainers to government officials, to pastors, to moms and dads, to educators, nurses — it’s American people reminding ourselves of who God is in our life.”

The weeklong gathering at the Museum of the Bible brought together hundreds of Christian leaders and everyday Americans to read Scripture aloud from beginning to end. The event marked a unifying moment centered on faith, humility and a return to God’s Word.

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Bure said reading Scripture publicly is not about perfection but about surrender.

“We’re a bunch of imperfect people reminding ourselves that we need to be humble, and God is a God above all else,” she said.

She also pointed to a growing hunger among younger generations, noting a shift toward deeper spiritual foundations.

“God gives us that peace overall when we follow His ways,” Bure said. “And so, more young people are realizing that. They are having encounters with God, and it is so exciting to see.”

At the heart of her message was a reminder of God’s enduring love and patience throughout history.

“When you read the Bible in chronological order, it is the greatest love story you’ll ever read in a book because He is so patient throughout the ages, throughout the years, and He’s still patient with each and every one of us today, just waiting with open arms,” she said. “So, He calls every one of us and all you have to do is call back to His name, and He’s there.”

Leadership Returns to the Word

The event carried added significance as President Donald Trump took part by reading from 2 Chronicles, placing Scripture at the center of national leadership. A president publicly declaring the Word of God reflects a return to reverence and moral clarity at the highest level of authority.

Leadership matters. What flows from the top influences the direction of a nation. A president reading the Bible stands in stark contrast to recent years marked by hostility toward biblical values and pressure against people of faith.

This moment signals a renewed boldness to honor God openly, not privately. It reminds the nation that truth is not hidden and that the foundation of Scripture still stands. As voices rise together in reading God’s Word, the call is clear for Americans to return, to remember and to walk in the peace that only God provides.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.