As we step into 2025, Pastor Tom Hughes has laid out 11 prophetic signs that suggest this year will be nothing short of unprecedented. In a recent Hope For Our Times YouTube video, Hughes dissected the events of 2024 and connects them to biblical prophecy, warning believers to stay vigilant. His insights challenge us to look at the world through the lens of Scripture and discern the signs of the times.
1. The Church of Unbelievers
Hughes opened with a sobering observation: “Churches are filled with unbelievers and false teachings.” He pointed out that many congregations have embraced doctrines that deny biblical truths, including the existence of hell and the authority of God’s Word. “The Bible warned this would happen,” Hughes states, citing 1 Timothy 4:1: “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.”
2. A System That Cannot Be Escaped
“Technology is creating a system where no one can buy or sell without being tracked,” Hughes says, referencing Revelation 13:17. From digital currencies to drone surveillance, he highlighted how governments are developing tools for unprecedented control. “This is not something we can escape,” he warns, underscoring the importance of spiritual preparation.
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3. Unparalleled Deception
“We’ve entered an era where deception is almost impossible to avoid,” Hughes declares, pointing to advancements in AI and deepfake technology. He explained how these tools make distinguishing truth from lies increasingly difficult, fulfilling Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24:24: “For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”
4. Rise in Anti-Semitism
Hughes calls attention to the alarming increase in anti-Semitism worldwide. “We’re seeing Jewish people being driven back to Israel,” he notes, tying this trend to prophecies in Ezekiel 36 and 37. He adds, “God is bringing His people home, as He promised.”
5. Focus on Jerusalem
“Jerusalem is becoming a burdensome stone for all nations,” Hughes says, quoting Zechariah 12:3. He highlighted the growing tension surrounding Israel’s capital, including international disputes over its sovereignty. “This is exactly what the Bible said would happen in the last days,” he affirms.
6. Ezekiel 38 Players in Position
Hughes details the alliances forming between nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38, including Russia, Iran and Turkey. “These nations are aligning in ways that only make sense if you understand Bible prophecy,” he argues. “This coalition will come against Israel, and we’re watching it unfold.”
7. Destruction of Damascus
Turning to Isaiah 17, Hughes speaks about the ongoing war in Syria and the looming threat of Damascus’ destruction. “The Bible says Damascus will become a ruinous heap,” he explains. “With the current geopolitical tensions, this prophecy could be fulfilled any day.”
8. Knowledge Increase and Movement
“Daniel 12:4 foretold that knowledge would increase and people would move to and fro,” Hughes states. He emphasizes how exponential advancements in technology and global travel are clear signs of the times. “We’re living in the fulfillment of this prophecy,” he adds.
9. Donald Trump’s Re-election
Hughes describes President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election as a “pivotal moment” that has reshaped global dynamics. “He stands as a bulwark against the globalist agenda,” Hughes says, linking this to prophetic warnings about world governance in Daniel 7.
10. Globalist Agenda and New World Order
“The push for a one-world government is accelerating,” Hughes observes, referencing Revelation 13 and the 10-kingdom system in Daniel 2. He argued that the ongoing efforts to centralize power align perfectly with biblical prophecy.
11. Calls for Peace and a One-World Leader
Finally, Hughes addresses the increasing calls for peace in the Middle East and the emergence of a potential global leader. “The Bible warns of a false peace and the rise of the Antichrist,” he explains, citing 1 Thessalonians 5:3: “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them.”
Pastor Hughes’ prophetic roadmap for 2025 serves as a wake-up call for sleeping believers. While the signs may be unsettling, they also point to the hope of Christ’s return. “These things must come to pass,” Hughes reminds us. “But we are not to fear. Instead, we are to lift up our heads, for our redemption draws near.”
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
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