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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🚨Pastor Revises Rapture Date to October 7–8 — What Does the Bible Really Say?

A South African pastor, Joshua Mhlakela, has revised his Rapture prediction to October 7–8 after his September date passed without event. But should Christians focus on specific dates? In this video, we explore what the Bible really says about the Rapture, why end-time date-setting can be misleading, and how Christians can stay prepared through daily faithfulness.

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A South African pastor has set a new date for the Rapture — October 7th or 8th — after his September prediction didn’t happen, or, as some critics say, failed.

Should Christians be preparing for a specific date? Let’s see what the Bible says and why Scripture has the final Word.

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Before we dive in, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you believe anyone can know the exact date of the Rapture? Type **Yes** or **No** in the comments right now.

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Pastor Joshua Mhlakela originally predicted the Rapture would take place on September 23 or 24. When nothing happened, he explained that his calculation was based on the wrong calendar. Instead of the Gregorian calendar, he now points to the Julian calendar, which is thirteen days behind, and has shifted the date forward to October 7 or 8. He continues to insist that his prophecy is valid and urges followers to “keep the lamp burning.”

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End-time predictions like this are not new. History is filled with them, from Harold Camping’s failed 2011 prophecy to the global scare over the Mayan calendar in 2012. Each date has come and gone, leaving confusion, disappointment, and sometimes even causing people to walk away from their faith. That’s why it is so important to measure every claim against Scripture.

Let us hear from you: Would you follow someone who got a major prophecy wrong the first time?

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Let’s explore the answers to these five important questions:
Question 1. Does the Bible say we can know the exact date of the Rapture?
Question 2. Why do people keep setting dates?
Question 3. Should we ignore end-time teaching altogether?
Question 4. What harm does false date-setting cause?
Question 5. So, if not dates, what should Christians focus on instead?

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Question 1. Does the Bible say we can know the exact date of the Rapture?
The short answer is no. In Matthew 24:36, Jesus says, “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” This is repeated in Mark 13:32 with the same emphasis. If even the angels and even Jesus Himself during His earthly ministry did not know the timing, then no pastor, prophet, or YouTube preacher can know. The Bible consistently stresses readiness, not prediction.

In Acts 1:7, when the disciples asked about the timing of the kingdom, Jesus told them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.” That alone answers the question clearly.

Let us hear from you! Only the Father knew the day and hour of Jesus’ return. Do you believe His words? Type Yes or No in the comments and share your thoughts!

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Question 2. Why do people keep setting dates?

Throughout history, people have been fascinated with knowing the future. Date-setting appeals to curiosity and fear, and often it’s fueled by a desire for control or even influence. In some cases, it’s sincere but misguided — a person truly thinks they’ve uncovered a hidden code. In other cases, unfortunately, it can be driven by attention-seeking or even financial gain. The Bible warns us in 2 Timothy 4:3–4 that “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

Prophecies with exact dates often fall into that trap. They sound dramatic, but they distract from what the Bible actually teaches.

Let us hear from you! Have you ever heard a date prediction before? Drop the year you remember and any predictions you’ve heard in the comments — let’s compare!

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Question 3. Should we ignore end-time teaching altogether?
Not at all. The Bible speaks a lot about the end times, and we are commanded to watch and be ready. Jesus said in Matthew 24:42, “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” That means awareness is important, but awareness is not the same as obsession. The problem comes when believers become consumed with calculating dates instead of preparing hearts.

Revelation, 1 Thessalonians, and Daniel all give us signs and warnings so we live in readiness, not so we mark our calendars with certainty.

Let us hear from you! Are you ready to live prepared every day? Comment Ready below now.

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Question 4. What harm does false date-setting cause?
It might seem harmless at first — just another prediction that will come and go. But the effects are very real. First, it damages the credibility of the church. When unbelievers see Christians chasing failed dates, they call our faith foolish. Second, it discourages believers. Imagine someone selling their home, quitting their job, or making life-changing decisions because they believed a date-setter. When that date passes, it often leaves people disillusioned, even walking away from God. Third, it shifts focus away from Christ and onto man-made calculations.

In Galatians 1:6–7, Paul warned against turning to a “different gospel” — and when predictions become the center of our faith, we are no longer centered on Jesus.

Let us hear from you! Do you think failed predictions hurt people’s faith? Type **Yes** if you’ve seen this happen, or **No** if you think it doesn’t make much difference.

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Question 5. So, if not dates, what should Christians focus on instead?
The Bible is clear. Instead of chasing dates, we are called to pursue daily faithfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 says, “Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.” Watching here means living ready every day — through prayer, holiness, evangelism, serving others, and keeping our hearts close to Christ. Jesus told the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. The wise ones kept oil in their lamps, ready whenever the bridegroom came.

That’s the model for us: not predicting when, but preparing always. To be ready for the Rapture, simply walk daily with Jesus.

Let us hear from you! Do you agree we should focus on Christ daily? Type Amen in the comments below!

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What do you think about Pastor Joshua Mhlakela’s new Rapture date claim? Do you believe anyone can predict the day, or do you stand on Jesus that no one knows the day or the hour—not even the Son in His earthly ministry, only the Father?

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Thanks for watching Christian Breaking News. The truth is simple. We don’t need a date. We need daily faithfulness. Whether Christ returns tonight, tomorrow, or in a hundred years, what matters is that we are walking in His light. Let’s stay focused on Jesus, not on speculative timelines.

Let us leave you with this question: If you knew Jesus was returning tomorrow, what would you do differently today? Leave your answer in the comments — it may inspire someone else.

Remember, living daily in God’s light is always the best preparation — not chasing dates, but walking faithfully with Him. Keep your heart ready, your lamp full, and your eyes fixed on Jesus every day.

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