CBN reporter Erick Stakelbeck today broke a fascinating story that the Iranian government has produced a video explaining why the current turmoil in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East is consistent with Shia Islamic prophecy and indicates the return of the Twelfth Imam is very close. I have seen a 28 minute excerpt of the video and was interviewed for the story. It’s a grave development for Israel and the U.S. because it reinforces the notion that the Iranian regime believes chaos and carnage in the epicenter are essential to the Mahdi’s coming. To see the CBN story, please click here.

PS — I’m in Europe this week co-leading a pastors retreat through the Book of Colossians, so I won’t be able to post as often as usual. Thanks for understanding.