The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, shedding light on biblical history, prophecy and even the origins of Christianity.
Yet, despite their importance, many of these ancient texts were withheld from the public for decades, sparking debates over their implications.
In a recent discussion with L.A. Marzulli, researcher Ken Johnson unpacked the deeper meanings hidden within these ancient manuscripts, particularly their connections to end-times prophecy.
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Lost and Found: The Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls
For years, scholars have examined the Dead Sea Scrolls, which include not only biblical commentaries but also prophetic writings that seem eerily accurate. Johnson emphasized that recent discoveries have added a new layer of intrigue.
“Just in this last year or so, several of the different scholarly groups have started looking at what appears to be first-century Hebrew manuscripts of the New Testament,” Johnson explained. “So we should have the entire four gospels and then a few other New Testament books here sometime this year.”
If verified, these manuscripts would serve as further proof that early Christians preserved the teachings of Jesus in ways previously unknown. More than just an academic curiosity, the Scrolls offer insight into how biblical prophecy was understood by the people closest to the time of Christ.
But why were these texts kept hidden for so long? Johnson suggested that religious and academic biases may have played a role.
“The people that controlled the entire thing were made up of Protestants, Catholics and Jews,” he said.
The texts contained elements that could be controversial for each group, such as prophecies pinpointing the Messiah’s arrival and references to the “age of grace.”
The Book of Enoch and the Return of the Nephilim?
Among the texts found in the Dead Sea Scrolls was the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish work that has long been debated in theological circles. Though not included in the Bible, it was widely read by early Christians and provides a fascinating take on the Genesis 6 account of fallen angels, human corruption, and divine judgment.
Johnson explained its significance:
“When you overlay chapter 6 of Enoch with the King James Version of Genesis 6, they’re almost verbatim, word for word. Except instead of ‘sons of God,’ it talks about ‘the angels of heaven.’”
One of Enoch’s most compelling assertions is that fallen angels tampered with human genetics, something that Johnson believes has modern implications. “According to the Dead Sea Scrolls, that kind of stuff comes back again,” he warned. “Even if there’s not another incursion, Nephilim technology, which is DNA sequencing, things like that, is supposed to come back.”
End-Times Prophecy and Israel’s Role
The Dead Sea Scrolls don’t just comment on ancient history—they also seem to foretell end times events. Johnson believes they contain prophetic insights regarding modern Israel, particularly concerning a significant 70-year period following its rebirth as a nation.
“The Dead Sea Scrolls talk about when Israel comes back for the second time… there will be a 70-year period,” he said. “They will do something wrong, which is a breach of contract. 70 years later, this will be fixed.”
According to Johnson, this timeline started with the 1956 Suez Crisis, when Israel took the Gaza Strip but then returned it. If the prophecy is correct, 2026 marks the year this mistake will be corrected.
“By that time, the problem should be fixed,” Johnson said. “And to my surprise, not even Israel, but President Trump gets elected and says, ‘You know how to fix this? Let’s just move everybody out.’”
If the Dead Sea Scrolls contain God-inspired insights into past and future events, then their warnings should not be taken lightly. Johnson believes that, much like the Book of Enoch, these texts were meant for a future generation—a generation that would witness the events they describe.
“The book of Enoch itself says that it’s not to be put in that collection of books that the righteous live their life by,” Johnson noted. “But to be kept out for the generation on which the Great Tribulation occurs.”
Could that generation be us? Many who study biblical prophecy believe we are living in the last days. As Marzulli puts it, “There’s no other tome on the planet that even comes close. Someone outside of space and time is writing the end before the beginning and doing it with great specificity.”
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
