Let’s talk about Iran. It’s ancient biblical name was Persia. Its southwestern region is Elam.
If you’re even a little familiar with Bible prophecy, you know Scripture predicts that in the last days a coalition of nations will invade Israel. Iran is specifically listed among them. A less discussed prophecy can be found in the Book of Jeremiah.
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other prophecy updates at: https://calvaryhanford.com/prophecy
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Prophecy Update #836 | Elam’s Comin’ | Bible Prophecy and Iran
In this Prophecy Update, we turn our attention to the Middle East and the nation of Iran, known anciently as Persia and Elam. As students of the Word of God, we recognize that the Bible provides a framework for understanding global shifts, particularly those involving Israel and her neighbors. While many are familiar with the Ezekiel 38 coalition, the Book of Jeremiah contains a specific, often overlooked prophecy regarding the fate of Elam. This video explores the geopolitical movements currently unfolding and how they might align with the scriptures found in Jeremiah 49.
The prophet Jeremiah spoke of a day when the bow of Elam would be broken, leading to a military collapse, a global dispersion of its people, and a significant political overthrow. We look at current events, including the reported state of Iran’s military capabilities and the vast diaspora of the Iranian people, to see if the stage is being set for these biblical events. Our goal is not to declare that these specific headlines are the definitive fulfillment of Jeremiah 49, but rather to observe how current trends in the Middle East are readying the world for the return of Jesus Christ.
What the Bible Says About the Future of Iran
Jeremiah 49:34-39 outlines a sequence of judgment and eventual restoration. We examine the four key predictions made by the prophet:
The collapse of military might.
The scattering of the population to the four winds.
The removal of the king and princes.
The promise of a future restoration in the latter days.
As we witness an exponential increase in knowledge, the push for global government, and the rapid development of a global economy, the signs of the times suggest we are approaching the Great Tribulation. For the believer in Jesus Christ, these developments should serve as an encouragement to stay ready. We hold to the blessed hope of the Rapture, believing that the Lord will call His church home before the period of judgment begins.
Whether you are part of a Calvary Chapel church or simply someone searching for the truth about Israel and Bible prophecy, we invite you to study the Word with us. The movements we see in Iran and across the globe are reminders that the Bible is reliable and that the coming of the Lord is near.
If you’re even a little familiar with Bible prophecy, you know Scripture predicts that in the last days a coalition of nations will invade Israel. Iran is specifically listed among them. A less discussed prophecy can be found in the Book of Jeremiah.
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other prophecy updates at: https://calvaryhanford.com/prophecy
Read along with us at https://calvaryhanford.substack.com
Follow us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford
Prophecy Update #836 | Elam’s Comin’ | Bible Prophecy and Iran
In this Prophecy Update, we turn our attention to the Middle East and the nation of Iran, known anciently as Persia and Elam. As students of the Word of God, we recognize that the Bible provides a framework for understanding global shifts, particularly those involving Israel and her neighbors. While many are familiar with the Ezekiel 38 coalition, the Book of Jeremiah contains a specific, often overlooked prophecy regarding the fate of Elam. This video explores the geopolitical movements currently unfolding and how they might align with the scriptures found in Jeremiah 49.
The prophet Jeremiah spoke of a day when the bow of Elam would be broken, leading to a military collapse, a global dispersion of its people, and a significant political overthrow. We look at current events, including the reported state of Iran’s military capabilities and the vast diaspora of the Iranian people, to see if the stage is being set for these biblical events. Our goal is not to declare that these specific headlines are the definitive fulfillment of Jeremiah 49, but rather to observe how current trends in the Middle East are readying the world for the return of Jesus Christ.
What the Bible Says About the Future of Iran
Jeremiah 49:34-39 outlines a sequence of judgment and eventual restoration. We examine the four key predictions made by the prophet:
The collapse of military might.
The scattering of the population to the four winds.
The removal of the king and princes.
The promise of a future restoration in the latter days.
As we witness an exponential increase in knowledge, the push for global government, and the rapid development of a global economy, the signs of the times suggest we are approaching the Great Tribulation. For the believer in Jesus Christ, these developments should serve as an encouragement to stay ready. We hold to the blessed hope of the Rapture, believing that the Lord will call His church home before the period of judgment begins.
Whether you are part of a Calvary Chapel church or simply someone searching for the truth about Israel and Bible prophecy, we invite you to study the Word with us. The movements we see in Iran and across the globe are reminders that the Bible is reliable and that the coming of the Lord is near.