A new documentary highlighting revival among Generation Z premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, drawing faith leaders and Christian figures who believe young people are increasingly turning to God.

“The Revival Generation,” produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network’s Abigail Robertson, debuted last Wednesday as reported by The Christian Post. The film highlights recent revivals on college campuses, including Auburn University in 2023, where thousands gathered for worship and hundreds were baptized in a campus pond despite freezing weather.

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Tim Robertson, son of the late CBN founder Pat Robertson, said young people are rejecting the instability of the values passed down to them. “Young people are looking at some of the values they’ve been given from a very permissive generation that’s older, and they want to find some stability in their lives,” he said. “And obviously Christianity gives them that stability, and it gives them a rock and an anchor.”

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Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith & Freedom Coalition, said financial pressures and cultural challenges are pushing this generation toward faith. “I think this is the toughest time to be a young person entering the workforce, seeking to buy your first home and begin your career, since the stagflation of the 1970s,” he said. “So I think there’s a reason why they’re turning to God.”

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The film also spotlights the UniteUS movement founded by Tonya Prewett, whose daughter battled addiction and suicidal thoughts. Prewett said she hopes the film will stir faith in viewers. “I hope it will ignite something inside of them: number one, to get saved; number two, to know that they have a purpose; and number three, to make a difference where they are,” she said.

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Robertson said the film shows how Gen Z is encountering faith in a unique way. “Gen Z is a generation that loves authenticity, and that is why they love the Gospel message,” she said. “They feel the love of Jesus Christ, and that’s what they want. They want more of it. It feels real, it’s authentic.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

As artificial intelligence wipes out entry-level jobs and reshapes the labor market, billionaires are pushing a bold new vision: humanity’s future lies in space. Fortune recently reported that “the secret to finding an AI-proof job may lie in space,” highlighting predictions from Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos that young professionals could be exploring the solar system within a decade.

But if the Bible is true, as believers know it is, the odds are that humanity will never become a spacefaring race. The lofty dreams of billionaires may capture headlines but they serve more as distractions from the true mission God has given His people, to fulfill the Great Commission and remain faithful to His Word here on Earth.

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The Billionaires’ Pitch for Space

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, suggested that by 2035, “that graduating college student, if they still go to college at all, could very well be leaving on a mission to explore the solar system on a spaceship in some completely new, exciting, super well-paid, super interesting job.”

Elon Musk continues to push toward Mars colonization, hoping to launch unmanned missions in the next few years and send a crewed flight by 2028. “I’d like to die on Mars, just not on impact,” he once quipped.

Jeff Bezos believes Blue Origin will eventually surpass Amazon, saying it will usher in “a future where millions of people will live and work in space with a single-minded purpose: to restore and sustain Earth.”

Gates Pushes Back

Bill Gates offers a more grounded perspective. “Space? We have a lot to do here on Earth,” he said. He noted the immense costs of reaching Mars and contrasted them with the life-saving impact of spending those funds on global health. “You can buy measles vaccines and save lives for a thousand dollars per life saved. It just kind of grounds you. Don’t go to Mars.”

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A Biblical Reality Check

While billionaires spin visions of humanity building civilizations among the stars, the Word of God tells us something very different. Jesus did not command His disciples to conquer planets but to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). The Bible points forward not to human expansion across galaxies but to Christ’s return and the establishment of His Kingdom here on Earth.

For all of humanity’s technological ambitions, Scripture reminds us that history is moving toward a divine conclusion on Earth, not a future of endless exploration in space.

AI, UBI and the Coming Beast System

At the same time billionaires talk of colonies on Mars, artificial intelligence is accelerating the collapse of traditional jobs. Entry-level work is vanishing, leaving a generation of young people increasingly open to alternatives like Universal Basic Income. Gen Z in particular supports UBI far more than previous generations, seeing it as protection against automation.

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Yet UBI, often championed by Silicon Valley elites, comes with profound risks. By placing people’s financial survival under centralized systems, it creates the framework for the kind of global control the Bible warns about. Revelation describes a world where “no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark” (Rev. 13:17). AI-driven automation leading to financial dependence on government-issued income is a clear precursor to such a system.

What is being presented as a solution to inequality may in reality be one of the pillars of the Beast system, a mechanism to track, restrict and control the economic lives of billions.

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Staying Focused on the True Mission

The dreams of Altman, Musk and Bezos may sound inspiring but they risk diverting attention from what really matters. The task of the Church is not to follow billionaires into space but to lift up the gospel, disciple the nations and live faithfully in preparation for Christ’s return.

The future of work may be uncertain but the future of God’s people is not. It is found not in the stars but in the promises of Scripture.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

The figure of the Antichrist is one of the most studied and speculated about in biblical prophecy. Revelation 13 describes a beast rising from the sea, empowered by Satan, who blasphemes God, deceives the nations and rules with global authority. Throughout history, countless names have been suggested, from Roman emperors to modern political leaders, yet Scripture provides its own detailed description of what this figure will be like.

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Pastor Billy Crone addressed the subject directly in a recent teaching, dismissing modern speculation and urging believers to return to the Bible. “Stop watching YouTube videos. Get off of social media. And get back to the Bible,” he said. Crone explained that claims about Donald Trump or other figures being the Antichrist are distractions, while Revelation, Daniel and 2 Thessalonians already reveal the Antichrist’s true nature.

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What the Antichrist Will Be

1. The Opposite of Christ
   Crone emphasized the contrast, saying, “Everything Jesus is, he’s anti. Jesus is good. He’s holy. He’s kind. He’s merciful. The Antichrist is the opposite. He is bad. He is unholy. He’s mean. He’s vengeful. He is satanic” (Rev. 13:1–9).
2. Empowered by Satan
   From Revelation 13:2, Crone noted, “The dragon defined by Revelation 12 clearly as Satan … gave the beast or the Antichrist his power and his throne and great authority.” This supernatural empowerment fuels his blasphemous rule.
3. Blasphemous and proud
   Citing Revelation 13:5–6, Crone explained that the Antichrist “was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for 42 months.” He will mock God and demand worship.
4. A Global Ruler
   Revelation 13:7 confirms the extent of his dominion: “It was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.” Crone highlighted this to show the Antichrist’s control is planet-wide, not local.
5. A Gentile of Roman Origin
   Rejecting claims of Jewish lineage, Crone argued from Daniel 9:26–27 that “he’ll be of the same ethnic identity as the people who destroyed the city and the temple … and in AD 70 it was the Romans.” For that reason, he said, the Antichrist will come from Roman Gentile descent.
6. A Self-deifying Figure
   Quoting Daniel 11 and 2 Thessalonians 2, Crone declared, “He will not believe in any god except for himself. … He will claim to be greater than any god … claiming himself to be God.”
7. A Conqueror of the Saints
   Revelation 13:7 describes the Antichrist making war against believers in the tribulation period. Crone stressed, “He’s given power to make war against the saints … and to conquer them.”

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What the Antichrist Will Not Be

1. Not Donald Trump
   Addressing online theories, Crone said, “Many people are getting confused … including that Trump is the Antichrist, and it ain’t helping the cause.” He mocked claims that the “little horn” refers to a trumpet and therefore to Trump, noting that biblically, horns symbolize power, not names.
2. Not Jewish
   Crone rejected the idea of a Jewish Antichrist, saying it “messes up the prophetic sequence” because the Antichrist leads the final Gentile empire, not Israel (Dan. 9:26).
3. Not Muslim
   He critiqued popular theories, pointing to 2 Thessalonians 2: “What Muslim would ever proclaim himself to be God? And yet that is exactly what we are told the Antichrist will do.” He added that such a figure would be instantly rejected in Islam.
4. Not historical rulers
   Crone listed Nero, Napoleon, Hitler, JFK and Ronald Reagan as examples of false identifications. “People have been speculating … ever since this figure was revealed in the Scripture nearly 2,000 years ago,” he said, dismissing numerological tricks and conspiracies that linked them to 666.
5. Not modern elites accused today
   Crone pointed to common suspects such as Elon Musk, Hillary Clinton, King Charles and George Soros but focused specifically on Bill Gates as an example. He noted that some accuse Gates of being the Antichrist because of his push for universal, trackable microchips. Crone responded directly: “He’s not the Antichrist. I think he’s working for the Antichrist, but he’s not the Antichrist.”

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Crone contended that the Antichrist will not be revealed until after the rapture, when 10 kings rise and an 11th, the “little horn,” emerges in power (Dan. 7:24). He urged believers not to chase theories but to fix their hope on Christ. “I’m not looking for the Antichrist,” Crone said. “I’m looking for Jesus Christ.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

A record number of Jewish worshippers are making their way to the Temple Mount in 2025, signaling a rising desire among the people of Israel to connect with their holiest site. This renewed interest reflects not only a cultural and religious awakening but also the stirring of biblical prophecy that points to the centrality of Jerusalem in the last days.

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As reported by JNS, 54,231 Jews have ascended the Temple Mount since the start of 2025, including 7,500 during the Hebrew month of Av. More than 950 Jewish worshippers entered the site on Rosh Chodesh Elul alone, marking the start of the new Hebrew month. These numbers represent a 15% increase compared to last year’s totals during Av, showing a steady and growing desire among the Jewish people to return to the place where the Temple once stood.

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This movement has not gone unnoticed. Leaders such as Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have encouraged access to the Mount, and thousands have responded, particularly during significant days like Tisha B’Av, the national day of mourning. On that day alone this year, some 4,000 Jews visited and prayed on the Temple Mount, according to the report.

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For those who look at today’s events through the biblical lens, these developments carry prophetic significance. Scripture points to Jerusalem and the Temple Mount as central in the unfolding of end times prophecy. The renewed attention and consistent rise in worship at this sacred location serve as reminders that a push for the rebuilding of the Temple is becoming more energized. What once seemed distant is becoming more tangible as hearts turn again toward Zion.

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At the same time, believers are reminded to stay discerning. As the world shifts and prophetic signs continue to appear, our calling remains unchanged. We are to proclaim the hope of the gospel, shining the light of Jesus Christ to a world that desperately needs Him. The growth of Jewish worship at the Temple Mount is a powerful sign of the times, but it also points us to the urgency of never ceasing to share the Good News.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

For some believers today, the Old Testament is often viewed as outdated or irrelevant. A few assume that when Jesus came, the Hebrew Scriptures were set aside. But such thinking misses the foundation of the New Testament itself. Without the Law and the Prophets, the words and ministry of Jesus lose their depth and meaning. The Old Testament provides the framework through which the New Testament is fully understood.

The Word’s of Jesus

Rabbi Kirt Schneider, speaking from the land of Israel, reminded believers of what Jesus Himself declared. Quoting Matthew 5:17, he said, “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law and the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fill full or to fulfill.” Schneider explained that Jesus was “combating a mindset in which people thought He came to start a different religion.”

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Schneider warned that many in the church today fall into the same error by treating the Old Testament as if it has passed away. “Jewish people don’t call the Hebrew Bible the Old Testament,” he said. “Because if you think about the word ‘old,’ old generally connotates something that has been discarded.”

Nothing Passes Away

Emphasizing the seriousness of Jesus’ words, Schneider quoted further from Matthew 5:18: “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the law until all is accomplished.” He explained that this proves the Law was not set aside at the cross. “Notice what Jesus said in the very next verse,” Schneider said. “Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same shall be called least in the kingdom of God.”

In contrast, Schneider highlighted that Jesus called great those who uphold the Hebrew Scriptures. “Whoever keeps and teaches them, He shall be called great in the kingdom of God,” he said.

Treasures Old and New

Schneider pointed to Matthew 13:52, where Jesus described scribes who became His disciples as those able to bring out “treasures old and new.” He compared it to reading a novel from the final chapters without understanding the beginning. “If you don’t understand the foundation of our Scriptures, if you don’t understand the first three quarters of it, what we call the Old Testament, you’re going to misunderstand the last quarter of it, the New Testament,” Schneider said.

Beyond the Letter of the Law

Yeshua also called His followers to a higher standard than the Pharisees. Schneider reminded his audience that Jesus went to the heart of the commandments. “You have heard it said the ancients were told, ‘You shall not commit murder,’ but I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court,” he quoted. In the same way, Jesus expanded the command against adultery to include lust in the heart.

“Yeshua is saying unless your walk with the spirit goes beyond that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you need to exceed that type of righteousness,” Schneider said.

Walking in Forgiveness

A major part of this righteousness, Schneider stressed, is forgiveness. Quoting Jesus, he reminded listeners that reconciliation must come before worship. “This is so serious that you can’t have a relationship with God, that He can’t accept your offering until our hearts are first cleared with our brothers and sisters,” he said.

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Schneider warned that unforgiveness is more dangerous than many realize. “Unforgiveness is so serious. It’s more serious than many of us recognize,” he said, urging believers to release offenses and walk in peace with others.

A Whole Bible Faith

The teaching of Jesus and the testimony of the apostles both affirm the continuing role of the Old Testament. Paul, Schneider noted, was referring to the Hebrew Scriptures when he wrote that “all Scripture is inspired by God.” For Christians today, this means that the fullness of God’s revelation cannot be grasped without both testaments.

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To understand the New Covenant fully, one must also honor and study the Hebrew Bible. Believers are called to know God through His entire Word, to see both the treasures old and new, and to walk in the spirit of truth revealed from Genesis to Revelation.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

As the biblical year 5786 approaches with the fall feasts, believers are being urged to prepare for a season of intense spiritual warfare. Many will feel pressure to abandon their callings, step away from their ministries or compromise their integrity just as God is preparing His people for a time of reformation and revival.

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A Warning to Leaders and Ministers

Rabbi Curt Landry, speaking in a recent message, emphasized that this attack will be aimed at leaders and those in supportive roles. “The enemy is going to do everything he can to try to get you off your position and out of alignment with God before the end of the fall feast,” Landry said. He tied this battle to what he calls the rise of the Amalekite spirit, which seeks to derail destinies through compromise and comfort. “What it’s after is stealing your highest and best through compromise and comfort. People are getting so weary. They’re saying, ‘Listen, I can’t handle this battle anymore. It’s not worth it. I’m not winning.’ The battle is purifying you.”

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The Amalekite Spirit and New 7-Year Season

Landry described this Amalekite spirit as a force working through Jezebelic and Baal structures, designed to divide and seduce leaders with promises of recognition, comfort, or influence. He cautioned that this is a decisive moment for the church: “We are coming out of one season of seven. We’re ending and now we’re going into a complete latter rain season of seven. And the biblical year 5786—we are moving into a one new man reformation year and the next seven years of reformation.”

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He warned that many believers are tempted to quit because they feel out of place, forgotten, or unrecognized. “The reason you don’t fit is because your mindset is on who you were in the past. And the Lord’s trying to transition you into a mindset of who you shall be in the future,” Landry explained.

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A Call to Stand Firm

Landry called on Christians not to give in to discouragement or division. “Satan is trying to get you out of alignment with your unlocked kingdom destiny. He wants you to get offended, not feeling loved,” he said. Instead, Landry urged the body of Christ to stay rooted in unity and faith. “Child of God, hear me. You’re needed in your church, in your ministry. Do not quit now. Do not get tricked of the enemy because you’re uncomfortable with the promotion that’s coming.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

In the middle of global debates over Israel’s role in the world, former Arkansas governor and current U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says the reality is simple: America needs Israel just as much as Israel needs America.

Huckabee shared his perspective during a recent episode of The Watchman Newscast with host Erick Stakelbeck. Speaking from Jerusalem, the two discussed Israel’s contributions to the United States, the rise of antisemitism, and why the relationship between the nations is vital both politically and spiritually.

A Two-Way Relationship

Huckabee pushed back against claims that the alliance is one-sided. “It’s an incredible benefit to the United States,” he said. “If you like your cell phone, thank Israel for it. The development of the SIM card is the reason we have cell phones today. Do you like some of the medical procedures that have saved maybe a relative’s life? Heart stents, swallowing the little camera that lets the doctor see inside your intestines—developed here.”

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He pointed to other innovations such as car navigation systems, seedless watermelon, and cherry tomatoes. “And then defense systems,” he added. “We can’t even begin to talk about all the ways in which things that protect Americans every single day, that protect our soldiers in battle medically and militarily, were first field tested and used by the Israeli Defense Force.”

Rising Criticism and Propaganda

Despite these tangible benefits, Huckabee noted growing hostility toward Israel, even among some on the American right. “It’s disturbing, very frightening to me because a lot of it is based on innuendo and lies,” he warned. He criticized the use of rhetorical devices like “everyone knows” to spread conspiracy theories. “The fact is it isn’t true. Next thing you know it becomes considered to be a fact. It’s not a fact.”

He suggested that much of this shift stems from propaganda rather than firsthand knowledge. “Knowing that they haven’t been here, they haven’t spent any time in Israel tells me it’s not based on firsthand eyewitness understanding. It’s based on what someone told them. The question is, what propagandist told him that and who’s paying them to continue saying it?”

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The Spiritual Roots of Antisemitism

Huckabee argued that antisemitism cannot be explained by politics alone. “Anti-semitism is irrational. It makes no sense,” he said. “Why would you hate Jewish people? They’re less than 1% of the population. What are they going to do? Take over the world with one less than 1%? No.”

Instead, he pointed to a deeper issue: “This is not a geopolitical issue. This is a spiritual issue. If they really are God’s people in God’s place doing God’s purpose, then people who reject God see them as an affront. And so let’s hate them, let’s destroy them, let’s annihilate them.”

Standing with Israel

For Huckabee, America’s connection to Israel is more than political or practical, it is biblical. “As Christians, our own faith is predicated, built upon Judaism,” he explained. “So if there wasn’t a Jewish people, if there were not Ten Commandments, if there was not a progression of the light and law of God in the world, there would be no Christianity.”

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That conviction fuels his call for Americans to remain steadfast in supporting Israel. “America and Israel share this fundamental common value system that the individual matters,” he said. “They embody it. They represent it. They’re the holders of that candle. Let’s not blow out the candle.”

A Biblical Mandate

At a time when global leaders and media voices increasingly challenge Israel’s legitimacy, Huckabee insists that the United States cannot afford to waver in its support. From technology to defense, Israel strengthens America. From a spiritual perspective, Israel preserves the foundation of the Christian faith.

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“People today, most of the world, live like they did in the time of the judges when the Bible says that everyone did what was right in his own eyes,” Huckabee said. In contrast, he pointed to Israel as a living testimony of God’s covenant promises.

Supporting Israel is not just about politics: it is about standing with God’s Word and His people.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

Conversations about the end times often stir questions about what the Bible truly says. Many wonder about the rapture, the tribulation and the signs that will unfold in the heavens. Scripture paints a vivid picture of these events, and when carefully studied, it offers both a sober warning and a joyful hope for believers looking forward to the coming of the Lord.

The Tribulation and Cosmic Signs

The late Bible teacher Derek Prince, in his series Prophetic Guide to the End Times, urged Christians to take Jesus’ words seriously. He pointed to Matthew 24:29, saying, “Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened the moon will not give its light the stars will fall from heaven and the powers of heavens will be shaken.”

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Prince explained that this does not mean the literal stars we see at night but rather the shaking of Satan’s kingdom in the heavenly realms. “I envisage the powers of heaven that’s Satan’s throne kingdom in the heavenlies being shaken to the point where his angels start to be shaken out of it.”

The Visible Return of Christ

Prince emphasized that Christ’s return will be unmistakable. “Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and with great glory.” He added, “To me that is anything but secret. I can’t think how anybody could be unaware that something is going on when you’ve got the Lord shouting the archangel speaking and the trumpet of God sounding.”

Understanding the Rapture

On the subject of the rapture, Prince clarified the meaning behind the word. He pointed to the Greek word harpazo, translated as “caught up.” He said, “You could easily translate this ‘we shall be raptured to meet the Lord in the air.’ It would be a perfectly legitimate translation.”

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Prince explained that harpazo implies sudden and forceful action. “That’s how the rapture will be without warning sudden and forceful. And there will be no time to be getting ready. If you’re getting ready you’ll be too late you have to be ready.”

The Timing of Christ’s Coming

Prince was clear about when the Lord will appear. “It says immediately after the tribulation of those days, the Lord is going to come. There is a theory that the church is going to become so powerful politically that it will take over the world set the world neatly in order and offer it back to Jesus when He comes. I have to say this is not in line with what it says. Immediately after the tribulation Jesus will come.”

Glory Beyond Comparison

In looking forward, Prince pointed to the hope of Christ’s return in glory. Quoting Luke 9:26, he reminded listeners that Jesus will come “in His own glory and in His Father’s and of the holy angels.” He added, “Isaiah 24 says the sun and moon will be embarrassed because their light will be so dim and ineffective by comparison they’ll just have nothing to talk about. And furthermore, that light so brilliant will not hurt your eyes. That’s what I’m looking for.”

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The Fig Tree and the Nations

Prince also highlighted Jesus’ parable of the fig tree, linking it to the rebirth of Israel and the rise of nations around the world claiming their independence. “In 1948 Israel, the fig tree, put on its leaves. I was there when it happened. They got rid of the British, as other nations have also done, and said, ‘We’re a people of our own. We have our own history our own culture our own language. We want to rule ourselves.’”

He explained that the “trees putting on their leaves” represent the worldwide rise of nationalism and a clear sign that “summer is near.”

A Hope Worth Waiting For

As the world heads deeper into uncertain times, Prince’s words serve as both a warning and a comfort. He reminded believers that the increasing trials are not without purpose. “The birth pangs are not going to diminish they’re going to increase. The question is, as I said before do you really want the baby?”

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For those who endure in faith, the promise is worth waiting for. “I love to think of the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory… That’s worth waiting for. Can you say amen to that? It’s worth enduring for.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

The conversation surrounding end-times prophecy continues to intensify as new developments in Israel and the Middle East raise questions about the fulfillment of biblical signs. From the Temple Mount to the rebuilding of Babylon and the long-anticipated rapture of the church, many Christians are watching closely.

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Pastors James Kaddis and Tom Hughes, hosts of the program Countdown 2 Eternity, recently discussed these prophetic topics in depth. Their dialogue touched on the biblical significance of the Temple Mount, global events tied to Babylon and the proper perspective on the rapture.

1. The Temple

Kaddis and Hughes began with the Temple Mount, directly addressing debates about its historic location. Hughes insisted, “Once you go to the city of David you recognize it’s beyond the city of David. Everybody geographically impossible. It’s impossible. Plus, they’ve dug down 4,000 years of history. There ain’t no temple that was ever there.”

He went on to note that Hadrian, the Roman emperor in 135 A.D., knew precisely where the temple had stood: “Historians tell you he built a shrine to who? Zeus, Jupiter, Satan. That’s what he did.”

Looking to the future, Hughes described the prophetic expectation of two temples: the Antichrist’s temple, tied to 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 11 and Daniel 9, and the Messianic temple described in Ezekiel 40 and onward. “The one person in the universe that wants a temple built there more than anybody else is Satan,” he said. “Through Antichrist, he’s attempting to usurp the authority of Jesus so that his man will stand in the temple and proclaim to be God.”

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2. Babylon

The discussion turned from Jerusalem to Iraq, where large-scale infrastructure projects are underway. Hughes noted that billions of dollars are being poured into development in the region historically associated with Babylon. “It’s all been done behind the curtain. I find it absolutely fascinating. And…in all of the articles you read about it, they all say the same thing. They call it Babylon,” he said.

This observation was tied to prophetic anticipation that end-times events will center not only on Jerusalem but also on a resurgent Babylon. The pastors suggested that what is unfolding economically and politically in the region aligns with biblical warnings about the final global system described in Revelation.

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3. The Rapture

Finally, Kaddis and Hughes addressed growing speculation about the rapture. They warned against the habit of predicting specific dates, particularly around Jewish feast days like Rosh Hashanah. Hughes said, “If you hear anybody telling you the Lord is going to come on this date, don’t ever listen to them again. They’re not credible. They’re not credible people.”

Kaddis added, “I would rather be wrong and excited about the Lord coming than not excited.” But both agreed that setting dates leads to discouragement and damages credibility when those dates pass uneventfully.

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As prophetic events accelerate, Kaddis and Hughes emphasized the need for discernment. While the temple preparations, Babylon’s rebuilding and the expectation of Christ’s return all carry biblically prophetic weight, believers are urged to stay rooted in Scripture and cautious of sensational claims. Above all, Christians are called to watch, pray and avoid the trap of repeatedly predicting a day and hour that Jesus Himself said no one knows.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

The Bible is clear that no one knows the exact day or hour of Christ’s return (Matt. 24:36). Yet, Scripture also tells us to be watchful and discern “the signs of the times.” A resurfaced interview from 2020 with the late author Tom Horn on the Jim Bakker Show is now going viral, stirring conversation about whether the Jewish feast days, the year 2025 and the asteroid Apophis could all be prophetically linked.

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Horn lays out a theory—not a declaration—that intertwines biblical prophecy, astronomy and ancient Jewish tradition. He is careful to frame this as a scenario worth watching, not as a definitive timeline.

Apophis and Wormwood

Horn connects the asteroid Apophis, set for a close Earth flyby in 2029, with the “Wormwood” prophecy of Revelation 8. He explained, “If Apophis is the fulfillment of the Wormwood prophecy Revelation chapter eight, that would happen in the middle of the great tribulation period.”

If that were the case, he said, “you would count backward 3.5 years to arrive at the beginning of what is called the seven year great tribulation period.”

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The Feasts and 2025

During the interview, Horn recounted that researcher Derek Gilbert pulled up a Hebrew calendar as they discussed the possibility. “He literally turned pale because 3.5 years earlier before the impact of Apophis to the day is the middle of the feast of tabernacles,” Horn recalled.

That feast in 2025 falls on a particularly symbolic day. “It not only falls into the middle of the feast of tabernacles but literally on the seventh day of the feast of tabernacles in 2025,” Horn said. “The seventh day of the feast of tabernacles is when the ancient Hebrews … sacrificed seven bulls in commemoration of God delivering them from all of the gods of the nations but in particular delivering them from the gods of Egypt and in particular delivering them from Apophis the ancient Egyptian god of chaos.”

Trumpets and Pentecost

Horn also pointed to other feasts in that same cycle. Just 10 days before Tabernacles is the Feast of Trumpets, which Paul referenced in 1 Thessalonians: “At the last trump … the dead in Christ shall rise.” Horn said, “During the feast of trumpets the shofar has sounded 100 times. Paul says at the last trump the dead in Christ shall rise then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together.”

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Even earlier, 120 days before Tabernacles in 2025, is Pentecost, which Horn connected to the symbolic number of human completion. “In biblical numerology the number 120 is the number of the end of mankind,” he noted, citing Genesis 6:3. “Of course Moses was also a parody … of that in that he died at 120 years of age.”

The Essene Prophecies

Beyond the feasts, Horn also tied in the writings of the Essenes of Qumran, the Jewish sect known from the Dead Sea Scrolls. He explained that their ancient prophecies accurately anticipated the first coming of the Messiah, including that He would die in 32 A.D., not just for Jews but also for Gentiles.

“They also prophesied this: that mankind … will enter its final age guess when—in the year 2025,” Horn said.

A Viral Theory, Not a Timeline

Horn summarized his case by stressing that “there are a massive amount of indicators that 2025 is a pivotal year that the world needs to be paying attention to.” But he did not present this as an infallible declaration, rather as a theory piecing together ancient prophecy, biblical feasts and astronomical events.

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As videos of the interview spread online in 2025, it is easy to see why many are intrigued by how these dates appear to align. Yet Scripture warns against setting dates, even as it encourages believers to remain watchful.

Instead of giving in to fear or anxiety, Christians are called to turn to the Word of God in prayer and stay faithful to the mission Christ gave: to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19).

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.