Iran and Israel in the Headlines: Are We Approaching Armageddon? What You Need to Know
As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, it feels like our whole world is waiting for that “other shoe” to drop. Could what’s currently happening in Israel be a sign of the end times? On today’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg goes there: diving deep into the prophetic landscape surrounding Israel, Iran, and biblical eschatology, and offering insight into current events, history, and Scripture like never before.
Plus, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joins Pastor Greg halfway through the episode to share his firsthand perspectives on the political realities and moral challenges America faces as global alliances shift—and why “desperate times call for desperate measures.” Together, Pastor Greg and Mike talk candidly about the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the role of the church during troubled times, and the spiritual implications for believers. Don’t miss this timely episode.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Iran, Israel, and "River to the Sea" Explained
01:14 Iran’s End Times Beliefs and Creating Chaos
03:06 Culture’s Anxiety: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
03:49 Israel’s Rebirth as Prophetic Fulfillment
05:46 The Holocaust and the Birth of Modern Israel
06:18 Roots of Anti-Semitism: From Eden to the Present
08:00 Satan’s Attempts to Stop the Messiah
08:18 Anti-Semitism on Today’s College Campuses
10:09 Debunking Replacement Theology with Biblical Promises
11:38 U.S. Blessings Tied to Support for Israel
14:00 Iran in Prophecy: Magog and Persia Explained
15:21 Mike Johnson on Confronting Iran’s Terrorism
17:33 Russia and Iran Alliance: Prophecy or Foreshadowing?
19:13 Bible Prophecy: Reassurance, Not Fear
20:10 Sequence of Prophetic Events: The Rapture Next?
22:12 Why Christians Won’t Face the Tribulation
24:46 Two Witnesses: Modern Technology and Ancient Prophecy
25:23 Great Revival During the Tribulation
26:17 Rapture vs. Second Coming: Key Distinctions
27:59 Heart Check: Are You Ready For Christ’s Return?
29:12 Prayer for Salvation and Assurance
31:12 Timing of Gog and Magog Battle Uncertain
32:06 Should Christians Pray for Peace in the Middle East?
33:29 Nothing Prevents the Rapture: The Call to Readiness
34:43 Rapture Humor: Greg’s “Disappearing Husband” Prank
35:27 Final Warning: Be Ready or Get Left
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In 1990, Laurie founded the Harvest Crusades, a series of large-scale evangelistic events designed to present the gospel to broad audiences. These events have since drawn more than 11.5 million participants in person and online. In 2012, he launched Harvest America, a nationwide outreach event that utilized HD livestreaming to broadcast to thousands of venues across the United States. Collectively, these efforts have resulted in over 700,000 documented professions of faith.
A prolific author, Laurie has written over 70 books, including House of David, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew, Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, Revelation: A Book of Promises, and Jesus Revolution.
His filmography includes Lost Boy: The Next Chapter, Hope for Hurting Hearts, Steve McQueen: American Icon, and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. In 2023, Greg and Cathe Laurie’s life and conversion during the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s were depicted in the Lionsgate film Jesus Revolution, starring Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie.
Greg Laurie has been married to Cathe Laurie for over 51 years. They have two sons and five grandchildren.
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