CBN can now reveal that, for more than 20 years, CBN has been sharing the Gospel with the people of Iran by satellite TV broadcasts, webcasts, and phone centres through a ministry called Heart4Iran.
Edwin Abnous, executive director of Heart4Iran, joined The 700 Club broadcast on Monday to talk about the ministry and what he has been hearing from people inside Iran, both during the protests and crackdown, and now with the strike against the ayatollah and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
For decades, Christians in Iran have faced persecution and prison, even death. Edwin was born in Iran but left the country in 1999 due to persecution he encountered as a result of his faith and missionary activities, including Bible distribution.
The prophecy about Elam (Iran) in Jeremiah 49:34–39 is fairly unique. It foretells both judgment (the sword, dispersion, destruction of leadership) and restoration “in the latter days.” This is one of the few places where Elam specifically receives that kind of dual prophecy.
“I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them, and I will set my throne in Elam and destroy their king and officials, declares the Lord. But in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 49-37-39
Jeremiah 49’s prophecy about Elam is singular in its detail, but Isaiah 11:11 and Acts 2:9 provide the most meaningful biblical connections suggesting that the “restoration” might be spiritual — fulfilled through the spread of the Gospel — rather than political or ethnic.
Christianity has grown rapidly in Iran over the past two decades — one of the fastest growth rates in the world, despite official restrictions and persecution.
Many Iranian converts—both inside Iran and in the diaspora—personally testify that their first awareness of Jesus came through a dream or vision.
This is the first of several post I will do on Iran. It is the centre of end times events at the moment so is worthy of our attention.
As the “Big Five” tech companies develop their own proprietary hardware, the barrier to entry for a new cloud provider becomes nearly insurmountable. It is no longer enough to buy a fleet of GPUs; a competitor would now need to invest billions in R&D to design their own chips just to achieve price parity. This could lead to a permanent oligopoly in the AI infrastructure space, where only a handful of companies possess the specialized hardware required to run the world’s most advanced intelligence systems.
The Road to 2027 and Beyond
Looking ahead, the silicon wars are only expected to intensify. Even as Google’s TPU v6 and Meta’s MTIA v3 dominate the headlines today, Google is already beginning the limited rollout of TPU v7 (Ironwood), its first 3nm chip designed for massive rack-scale computing and Elon Musk is also talking about developing chips for his companies.. Experts predict that by 2027, we will see the first 2nm AI chips entering the prototyping phase, pushing the limits of Moore’s Law even further. The focus will likely shift from raw compute power to “interconnect density”—how fast these thousands of custom chips can talk to one another to form a single, giant “planetary computer.”
We also expect to see these custom designs move closer to the “edge.” While 2026 is the year of the data center chip, the architectural lessons learned from MTIA and TPU are already being applied to mobile processors and local AI accelerators. This will eventually lead to a seamless continuum of AI hardware, where a model can be trained on a TPU v6 cluster and then deployed on a specialized mobile NPU (Neural Processing Unit) that shares the same underlying architecture, ensuring maximum efficiency from the cloud to the pocket.
The primary challenge moving forward will be the talent war. Designing world-class silicon requires a highly specialized workforce of chip architects and physical design engineers. As hyperscalers continue to expand their hardware divisions, the competition for this talent will be fierce. Furthermore, the geopolitical stability of the semiconductor supply chain remains a lingering concern.
While Google and Meta design their chips in-house, they still rely on foundries like TSMC for production. Any disruption in the global supply chain could stall the ambitious rollout plans for 2027 and beyond.
Conclusion: A New Era of Infrastructure
The mass production of Google’s TPU v6 and Meta’s MTIA v3 in early 2026 represents a pivotal moment in the history of computing. It marks the end of NVIDIA’s absolute monopoly and the beginning of a new era of vertical integration and specialized hardware. By taking control of their own silicon, hyperscalers are not only reducing costs but are also unlocking new levels of performance that will define the next generation of AI applications.
In terms of significance, 2026 will be remembered as the year the “AI infrastructure stack” was finally decoupled from the gaming GPU heritage. The move to ASICs represents a maturation of the field, where efficiency and specialization are the new metrics of success. This development ensures that the rapid pace of AI advancement can continue even as the physical and economic limits of general-purpose hardware are reached.
In the coming months, the industry will be watching closely to see how NVIDIA responds with its upcoming Vera Rubin (R100) architecture and how quickly other players like Microsoft and AWS can scale their own designs. The battle for the heart of the AI data center is no longer just about who has the most chips, but who has the smartest ones. The silicon divorce is finalized, and the future of intelligence is now being forged in custom-designed silicon.
In a world that no longer fears God or even recognises His existence, it is fast approaching the time when God steps in and pours out His wrath upon an unrepentant world. Satan understands the time and he will do his utmost to maintain control of the world. God has revealed what he will do. He takes control of a human being and with supernatural acts presents himself as the saviour of the world: no wonder he is called the Antichrist. Many of the Biblical end times prophecies have been fulfilled, next to watch for is the Goat (Turkey) and Ram (Iran) war of Daniel 8.
How Ukraine is winning against Russia. Palantir has been working with Ukraine’s engineers since 2022 helping them to use AI on the battlefield particularly with drones. Warfare has changed forever and drones are now the front line of defence for Ukraine. Troops are at least 3 km back from the front line. Russia has not learnt the same lesson and are now loosing up to 35,000 soldiers a month, 80% killed by drones.
Russia is using more expensive drones to attack Ukraine Power plants, infrastructure and even hospitals and apartment buildings but no drones on the frontline like Ukraine. Frontline reporting describes a group of Russian soldiers surrendering in the Donbas sector amid claims of severe cold exposure, disrupted resupply, and weakened command-and-control. Accounts indicate multiple soldiers showed signs of frost injury and hypothermia risk, consistent with exposure in sub-zero temperatures without adequate winter equipment. The key driver cited is supply disruption—limited hot meals, ammunition shortages, and reduced evacuation capacity due to drone pressure on resupply routes.
One of Jesus end times signs prior to His return to restore righteousness is wars and rumours of wars. Whether it is Ukraine, Middle East (Iran), Taiwan, or Venezuela, across the world we have unrest, even within nations including the USA. The next prophesied war (Daniel 8:5-7) involves Turkey (Sunni) and Iran (Shia) as Turkey tries to re-establish its dominance of the Muslim world and its previous Ottoman Empire.
The Bible gives us many (almost 2,000) prophecies of Jesus second coming to earth so God wants us to be prepared particularly for the coming tribulation, even great tribulation for Christians.
“For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” — Matthew 24:21
Jonathan Cahn unveils how the Bible speaks of prophetic times known as the ‘Last Days,’ the ‘End Times,’ ‘the End of Days.’ Remarkably, it begins with Moses in Revelation. Before the Jews went into the Promised Land, Moses told them their entire history.
“And the Lord will scatter you among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you shall serve other gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. And among these nations you shall find no respite, and there shall be no resting place for the sole of your foot, but the Lord will give you there a trembling heart and failing eyes and a languishing soul.” Deuteronomy 28:54-65
“And when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God has driven you, and return to the Lord your God, you and your children, and obey his voice in all that I command you today, with all your heart and with all your soul, then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have mercy on you, and he will gather you again from all the peoples where the Lord your God has scattered you.” Deuteronomy 30:1-3
“And the Lord your God will bring you into the land that your fathers possessed, that you may possess it. And he will make you more prosperous and numerous than your fathers. And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. And the Lord your God will put all these curses on your foes and enemies who persecuted you.” Deuteronomy 30:5-7
Jonathan shows us that all the old testament prophets were shown the victorious end of Israel’s story with their Messiah ruling the nations of the world from a magnificent new Jerusalem. We find incredible detail (8 chapters) of the new temple in Ezekiel 40-48. The numerous details provided on Ezekiel’s temple require that they be taken seriously. The exact measurements and detail by detail instruction are nothing like portions of Scripture that are to be understood symbolically.
For more on Jesus coming Millennial Kingdom go to http://www.millennialkingdom.net and go to Resources and click on PURPOSE and ISRAEL to discover what it will be like ruling and reigning with Jesus with a rod of iron. The curse is not lifted so people will still being born, sin and die, hence the need to rule with a rod of iron.
This is an excellent presentation on recent strategic moves by Israel to strengthen its position against Turkey which is intent on re-establishing its Ottoman Empire and dominance of Muslim nations.
In this episode of Israel Matters, Stephen Briggs explores the intricate geopolitical dynamics involving Israel, Iran, Somaliland, and Venezuela. He discusses Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and its implications for regional security, the internal struggles in Iran, and the recent political upheaval in Venezuela. The conversation highlights Israel’s strategic positioning in a complex global landscape and emphasizes the importance of understanding these events through a biblical lens.
What does the Bible really say about the future of Islam—and why are so many people shocked when they examine the prophecies closely? In this eye-opening video, we explore key biblical passages that many believe speak directly to the rise, influence, and ultimate end of Islamic power in the Middle East. Using Scripture, historical context, and careful interpretation, this episode challenges popular assumptions and invites viewers to rethink long-held narratives. Rather than speculation, we focus on what the Bible explicitly reveals about end-times events, regional powers, and God’s final plan for history. Whether you are a student of prophecy, a believer seeking clarity, or simply curious about biblical eschatology, this video will stretch your understanding and spark serious reflection. Watch to discover why these prophecies matter—and why the conclusions may surprise you.
EZEKIEL 38 & 39 are key end times prophecies that Joel Richardson covers in this presentation. Ezekiel understood, in his day, Magog was the land of Turkey it certainly was not Russia. All of the nations Ezekiel describes that come against Israel in the last days are Muslim nations that surround Israel.
When are the elect gathered (“raptured“) according to the 3 main “gathering” texts:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, “For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
Matthew 24:29-31, “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”
Revelation 1:7, John says, “Behold, he is coming on the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him.” Notice that this verse is parallel to the language of Matthew 24:30. The same coming on the clouds, the same mourning by all the tribes of the earth. But it adds one detail to the tribes. It adds language about those who pierced God. That language is not new. It comes from the book of Zechariah 12:10 where God says, “They will look on me whom they’ve pierced and they will mourn for him.” And the Gospel of John, chapter 19, explicitly connects this prophecy to Jesus’s crucifixion. You know, that’s when Jesus was pierced. In Zechariah 12, the mourning of Israel is not despair. Rather, it’s a mourning unto repentance. It is regret or mourning leading to a changed heart.
Revelation 7 is after the great tribulation just like Matthew 24. In fact, after the gathering, it specifically says these folks were gathered out of the great tribulation. Now, those are ways it’s parallel, but Revelation 7 adds new information to Matthew 24. It describes two distinct groups: the 144,000 Jews for evert tribe and then an enormous number of gentile believers.
Change, chaos, suffering, and tribulation are real. Scripture never denies that. But Revelation pulls back the curtain to show what governs it all: a sovereign God who stands above history, from Alpha to Omega. Martyn explains why history isn’t random, why suffering isn’t wasted, and why the future is not out of control.
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”Revelation 1:3-8
Another great sermon from Martyn Isles on Revelation. Martyn understands we are living in the Biblical end times.
Fear not, God is on His throne, in total control, and all tribulation that Christians face will serve a glorious purpose for us and for Him.
Herbert Ong and Jeff Lutz speak on the recent changes made by Tesla to improve the owners self driving experience by incorporating Grok. This is incorporating AI to make a major improvement to self driving cars. It’s a big deal and will change how we go places in the future.
Tesla dropped a new software update. It’s going to allow you to use Grok to more easily drive you to places that you want to go. This is even more deeply integrated than it has been before. So, if you want to go somewhere, just ask Grok right in the car to navigate you there. And if you want to stop in the bank on the way to pick up money, just say it and Grok will do all the work. Ask any question you want about the trip or destination or anything really. So like I said, I think it’s a real game changer, especially when it’s paired with self-driving. I think this is going to drive more sales of the car. I think this feature alone will go viral and drive sales. I think when you have natural language meeting control of a two or three ton machine, this is where engineering and AI join. This is incredible to watch real time. They show us two videos to reveal exactly what it means. Let’s start with the first one. Thanks to Nick Cruz for sharing this one. Nick to Grok: Please navigate me to Scotia Bank Arena. Grok: All right, navigating to Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto. It’s 36 miles away. Nick: Along the way, I need to take out some cash. Can you stop at a bank? Grok: Got it. Added an RBC ATM on Brock Street North in Whitby as your bank stop. It’s open 24/7 and just adds straight to Scotia Bank. Nick: I’m feeling kind of hungry. Is there a McDonald’s along the way you can stop at? Grok: Added a McDonald’s on Taton Road East in Whitby as your next stop after the ATM. We’ll hit it quick then to Scotia Bank Arena by around 2:08 a.m. Nick: Is there parking near Scotia Bank Arena? Grok: Yes, there’s Scotia Bank Arena L 229 right at 50 Bay Street in Toronto. Open . It’ll be your spot when we arrive. Nick: Can you put that as the final destination? Grok: Done. swap the final stop to Scotia Bank Arena Lock 229 at 50 Bay Street. Still arriving around 2:08 a.m. after the ATM and McDonald’s. Nick: Thank you. Grok: You’re welcome. Safe travels.
This blog is about helping people discover God and His love for them. He loves them so much He sent His son Jesus to save them. How amazing is that. As well, I want to alert people to the fact that we are living in the time Biblical prophecy reveals that Jesus is about to return to Earth to rapture the Saints prior to pouring our His wrath upon an unrepentant world and finally to rescue Israel and restore righteousness.
Why have I posted on driverless cars? I was so amazed that knowledge has increased to this extent and I was reminded of the following Scripture from Daniel. This scripture was written over two thousand years ago.
“But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” Daniel 12:4
A single Bible verse in Revelation reveals the entire Revelation TIMELINE including the timing of the Rapture. Watch this Nelson Walters video to see the most misunderstood and overlooked verse in Revelation that reveals it all. He does a good job of providing the scriptures that reveal the timing of the rapture and the wrath of God.
“for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”Revelation 6:17
“and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.”1 Thessalonians 1:10
These two verses clearly reveals the wrath of God and the rapture come at the end of the sixth seal.
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