Pastors Reveal ‘Exact Date’ Jesus Will Return And It’s Only Days Away
A South African pastor’s claim that Jesus will return on September 23-24, 2025, has gone viral on social media. The pastor, Joshua Mhlakela, asserts he received this specific date through a divine vision, linking it to the Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah, or the Feast of Trumpets.
The prediction has triggered widespread denunciation from theologians and church leaders globally. They insist that setting a date for the Second Coming directly contradicts scripture, which states that “no one knows the day or the hour.”
The claim gained traction through short-form video platforms, where creators amplified it with montages of current events, wars, and astronomical phenomena like a “blood moon.” This content framed world events as signs confirming the prophecy, fueling its spread.
In response, many pastors and evangelical channels have issued counter-messages and sermons. They urge Christians to reject date-setting and to focus instead on a life of constant spiritual readiness, as taught by centuries of Christian tradition.
Church leaders are emphasizing the pastoral need to protect vulnerable believers from potential manipulation. They warn of the harm caused when people make drastic life decisions based on failed predictions, which can lead to financial loss and emotional disillusionment.
This incident is part of a long history of failed apocalyptic predictions. Leaders are reminding congregations that sensational timelines often produce cycles of excitement followed by disappointment, rather than fostering a durable, mature faith.
Ultimately, the church’s response centers on redirecting focus from speculation to substance. The core teaching is to live a life of faithful readiness through prayer, ethical living, and service to others, rather than fixating on a specific date.
