Episode 9 - Biblical Prophecy

In this episode we explore one of the awe-inspiring topics in all of scripture: Bible prophecy. Are ancient prophecies still relevant? Have any been fulfilled? Are any happening now? What’s yet to come?
[Research Notes]
• The Bible
• ChatGPT
• 1,817 Bible Prophecies Across ~8,352 Verses
o According to J. Barton Payne’s Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy, there are 1,239 prophecies in the Old Testament and 578 in the New Testament, totaling 1,817, encompassing 8,352 verses.https://christiancourier.com/articles/how-many-prophecies-are-in-the-bible
o Multiple sources confirm that 8,352 out of 31,124 verses contain prophecy—approximately 27% of the Bible. https://biblebrodown.com/blog/why-study-bible-prophecy , https://gracethrufaith.com/ask-a-bible-teacher/much-bible-prophecy/
• Jesus said Jerusalem would be trampled until the right time (Luke 21). This occurred when Jewish control was reestablished during the Six-Day War in 1967. https://cbn.com/news/news/jesus-prophesied-jewish-people-would-retake-jerusalem-and-they-did-why-israel-end-times , https://messianicbible.com/holiday/jerusalem-prophetic-picture-coming-kingdom/
•Israel’s rebirth in 1948 is described as a miraculous fulfillment of prophecy and a homeland restored to the Jewish people. https://www.oneforisrael.org/israel/1948-was-key/ , https://www.icej.org/understand-israel/israel-updates/the-miracle-of-israels-rebirth/
oThe Balfour Declaration and UN Partition Plan are seen as key steps leading to prophetic fulfillment. https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/november-remind-us-israel/
•Governments worldwide implemented lockdowns, declarations of public health emergencies, school closures, gathering bans, and emergency powers which have led to debates over civil liberties. https://www.wired.com/story/what-government-emergency-declarations-can-and-cant-do-in-a-pandemic/ , https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8226067/ , https://www.gao.gov/coronavirus

oNotably, Melbourne’s strict curfew was imposed without clear public health advice—raising questions about executive overreach. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/damning-email-exposes-truth-about-dan-andrews-contentious-melbourne-covid-restriction/news-story/8034340a010c084ce3df97043f454b7f
•Latest Natural Disasters & Wars
oNatural disasters in 2025 caused $131 billion in global losses, including the Los Angeles wildfires, severe storms, earthquakes, and floods. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/natural-disasters-damage-losses-2025/ , https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250806-natural-disasters-caused-135-bn-in-economic-losses-in-first-half-of-2025-swiss-re , https://www.atlas-mag.net/en/natural-disasters , https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/china-suffers-76-billion-losses-natural-disasters-h1-2025-2025-07-15/
oOngoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in Sudan, Syria, Myanmar, among others, continue to pose global risks. https://www.rescue.org/article/top-10-crises-world-cant-ignore-2025
•Redefinition of Marriage, Gender Confusion & Open Satanism
oA press conference by the California Family Council addressed efforts to abolish legal definitions of marriage, removing safeguards like age and genetic relationship. https://www.californiafamily.org/2024/06/california-family-council-press-conference-oppose-aca-5-redefining-marriage/
oReports of a “gender-affirming ritual” performed by Satanists in Idaho highlighted an attempt to reframe identity through occult symbolism. https://www.christian.org.uk/news/satanists-enact-religious-trans-affirming-ritual-in-idaho/
•Iran Growing Stronger
oDespite military setbacks, Iran retains capabilities to rebuild its missile infrastructure and remains a regional threat. https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2025/06/analysis-iran-is-severely-weakened-but-remains-a-regional-threat.php l https://www.csis.org/analysis/damage-irans-nuclear-program-can-it-rebuild
oIran is forging new trade routes with China, expanding its strategic influence amid pressure. https://www.stimson.org/2025/iran-seeks-new-trade-routes-with-china/
o Internal shifts suggest Iran’s governance structure is evolving from theocracy to a more security-driven regime. https://newlinesinstitute.org/state-resilience-fragility/real-time-analysis-accelerating-regime-evolution-in-iran/
oRecently, Iran's resilient air defenses and missile stockpiles indicate readiness for future conflict. ایران اینترنشنال | Iran International https://www.iranintl.com/en/202508078094
•Preparations for the Third Temple
oThe Temple Institute in Jerusalem is actively training Levites and Kohanim (priests) and producing Temple vessels in anticipation of a future Third Temple. https://www.messianicbible.com/feature/israels-priests-prepare-third-temple/
oContemporary prophetic teaching underscores that the rebuilding of the Temple is becoming a tangible reality. https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/third-temple-preparations-underway-pastor-reveals-stunning-biblical-evidence/ , https://www.jpost.com/tags/third-temple
•Israel in the News Headlines
oIsrael’s military plans to occupy Gaza and then transfer control to Arab governance are being widely reported and scrutinized. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-hostages-gaza-08-07-2025-b92e0e4947061ed89bfc6782c4067896 , https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/07/benjamin-netanyahu-talks-full-gaza-occupation-aid-agencies-hostages , https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/07/israel-gaza-occupation-hamas-netanyahu-zamir/ , https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cabinet-approve-gaza-occupation-plan-l8xg0362q