This week, we dissect a clip claiming that current events in Israel and Iran are predicted in Ezekiel 38 and 39. But is that what the Bible actually says? We explore the history behind this passage, why it’s been misinterpreted, and how fear-based theology distorts Scripture. From the rise of modern dispensationalism to the ancient context of Ezekiel’s vision, we unpack what the text really means—and why it matters how we read the Bible.

In this episode:

(00:00) – The Middle East is exploding (again)
(05:01) – Will Jesus descend and win the war for Israel?
(06:39) – Manufactured theology
(08:33) – Interpreting the Bible badly
(10:34) – A quick history of bad predictions
(14:27) – What is Ezekiel actually talking about?
(22:29) – Gog, Haman, and the book of Esther
(25:30) – Why fear is the wrong response
(28:00) – The real problem with “end times” theology
(33:35) – Jesus wins, but not like that

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