Even Closer to Midnight

I’ve spoken to you before about this, but now scientists are saying we are only 85 seconds to midnight. According to the Doomsday Clock set annually by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the apocalypse is moving at a rapid pace. The clock moved a full four seconds in just one year—the closest to midnight since its introduction in 1947. What’s fascinating is that the reasons scientists give for this shift mirror biblical prophecies of the End Times. Wars and rumors of wars—Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, India, Pakistan. Pandemics and “mirror life” that could devastate the earth. Technology enabling disinformation and the concentration of power. Exactly what Jesus said would proliferate as the end draws near. But God has His own Doomsday Clock. It’s found in Daniel 9:27—the only time prophecy in the Bible. Seventy weeks were decreed for Israel, and 483 years have already come. The clock will start ticking again when the Antichrist makes a seven-year covenant with Israel. Israel is God’s timepiece, and when we look at God’s clock today—Israel back in the land, the Gog-Magog coalition coalescing, the Abraham Accords, spiraling anti-Semitism—all the ingredients are coming together. As the story goes about the grandfather clock that kept chiming past twelve: “Grandma, grandma, it’s later than it’s ever been before!” Bringing Them Home: A Prophetic Partnership Between now and the end of February, Tipping Point Ministries is partnering with The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews with a goal: bring 25 people home—that’s 5 families of 5. With your help, we can make it happen. When you give through Tipping Point, you support this partnership and the ongoing work of this ministry. One act of generosity. Two missions moving forward together. As our thank you, we’ll send you a digital copy of Jimmy Evans’ book, I Am David: 10 Lessons in Greatness from Israel’s Most Famous King. King David’s heart for God and for Israel still echoes today—and so does ours. The Revelation Answer Book: 125 Common Questions People Ask About Earth’s Final Days Who are the 144,000 in Revelation 7:1-8? Are the trumpet judgments literal or symbolic (Revelation 8:11)? What is the mark of the beast (Revelation 13:18)?If you have questions about the book of Revelation, you probably don’t want to wade through pages of commentary to find answers. Prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock offers a helpful solution in this concise Q&A resource. Questions are grouped in broad categories that focus on interpretation, background information, Jesus Christ, the chronology of the last days, and more. Along the way, you’ll learn helpful details about the key figures and events of the end times, giving you a clear picture of how the future will unfold.These easy-to-find and easy-to-understand responses to the most commonly asked questions about the book of Revelation will empower you to mine its riches and will enrich your understanding of Bible prophecy and its relevance to your life today. Support Tipping Point Ministries To help us produce more content like this please consider supporting Tipping Point! All income from subscriptions goes back into this ministry to cover production of this site, articles, videos, our annual conference and other resources. Please subscribe and give gift subscriptions. Thank you for buying our books. We are also grateful for one-time donations to our ministry. We appreciate your support! Prayer Requests We understand that many of you are facing personal challenges as we navigate these prophetic times together. While some of you share prayer requests on our message board, we know others may not feel comfortable posting their concerns publicly.We want you to know that we genuinely care about what you’re experiencing. If you have a prayer need, please send it to [email protected]. Either I or someone from our Tipping Point prayer team will personally lift your request before the Lord.Remember, you’re not walking through these difficult days alone. We’re standing with you in faith, believing that God hears and answers prayer. The End Times Timeline: God’s Eternal Plan Revealed This small comprehensive book, The End Times Timeline provides believers with an accessible framework for understanding biblical prophecy. It traces God’s prophetic program from the Old Testament through the eternal state. What’s particularly noteworthy is how current events align with ancient predictions—Israel’s restoration, technological advances enabling global surveillance, and the geopolitical alignment of nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38–39. The timeline identifies key prophetic milestones: the Rapture preceding the Tribulation, the rise of Antichrist, the rebuilt Temple, and Christ’s Second Coming. While some debate the timing of particular events like the Gog-Magog War, the overall framework reflects solid Bible research. This resource serves as an excellent tool for both new believers seeking prophetic clarity and mature Christians desiring to understand their place in God’s unfolding plan. Personal Reflection & Group Discussion For our paid subscribers, we provide a set of personal reflection and group discussion questions. These are designed to help you dig deeper into the content of the show, whether you’re watching alone, with a spouse, with a friend, or as part of a small group. Personal Reflection * The Doomsday Clock is now 85 seconds to midnight—the closest since 1947. Even secular scientists see that time is running out. How does this reality affect my sense of urgency about living for Christ and sharing the gospel? * Dr. Hitchcock said that people without eternal hope find life unbearable because “they don’t know there’s a day coming when they’ll live without these things.” How does my hope in Christ’s return change the way I face the troubling headlines of our day? * Daniel 9:27 tells us that one day the Antichrist will make a covenant with Israel, starting the final seven years on God’s prophetic clock. Am I living as though the Rapture could happen at any moment? What would change if I truly believed “it’s later than it’s ever been”? * Matthew 24:6 says, “See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place.” How can I cultivate a spirit of peace rather than fear when I hear of wars, pandemics, and global instability? * Dr. Hitchcock pointed out that technology is enabling disinformation and the concentration of power—paving the way for the Antichrist’s empire. How do I guard my own mind from deception in an age of AI and digital manipulation? Small Group Discussion * Dr. Hitchcock summarized the Doomsday Clock’s concerns as “wars and rumors of wars, pandemics, and technology”—the same things Jesus and the prophets said would characterize the End Times. Why do you think secular scientists are arriving at the same conclusions as Scripture without realizing it? * The episode explained that Daniel 9:24–27 is “the only time prophecy in the Bible”—seventy weeks (490 years) decreed for Israel. How does understanding this prophecy help us see that God has a precise plan and timetable for history? * Dr. Hitchcock said, “Israel is God’s timepiece.” What current events related to Israel—the Abraham Accords, the Board of Peace, spiraling anti-Semitism, the Gog-Magog coalition—suggest that God’s clock is moving toward midnight? * The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists cited “mirror life” (laboratory synthesis of cells) as a potential cause of devastating pandemics. Revelation 6:8 mentions “the wild beasts of the earth” killing a fourth of the population. How might modern biotechnology fulfill ancient prophecy? * Dr. Hitchcock noted the paradox: we see wars and rumors of wars globally, yet a great peace movement in the Middle East. How does this tension fit with what Scripture tells us about the false peace the Antichrist will bring? Key Facts 1. The Doomsday Clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight in January 2026—the closest to midnight since its creation in 1947. It moved four seconds in one year. 2. The Doomsday C… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endtimes.substack.com/subscribe