Around the World in Prophecy—November 2026

World news moves at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up with many of the most important stories. Nevertheless, students of the Bible must take care to watch developments around the globe, especially those that may factor into end-time prophecy.

Featured below are brief overviews of notable stories taking place around the world, including commentary about how they may tie into the prophecies of the Bible.

European unrest

Oct. 24, 2026: “The European Cities Facing More Protests After a Weekend of Violence.”

Oct. 20, 2026: “AfD’s Alice Weidel to Unveil Plan to Downsize the EU.”

What began as a student protest over poor conditions in France has grown into wider unrest across Europe, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with national governments. A prolonged cost-of-living crisis and stagnant or declining economies have left many anxious about the future.

The unrest has spawned incidents of looting, arson and damage to infrastructure. These acts, involving people with varied motives and backgrounds, unfolded alongside largely political protests demanding more effective responses to economic and social problems.

For students of Bible prophecy, this trend may call to mind questions about the final rise of the “beast” power. The Bible shows this superpower will consist of 10 leaders who surrender their power and authority to a single leader for a short time.

Although some regard Europe as a declining power, Bible prophecy points to the emergence of a stronger and more assertive Europe—one capable of exercising great influence on the world stage.

The Bible uses a beast to symbolize this power (Daniel 7:7-8; Revelation 13:1-8). Since the fall of the Roman Empire, this world power has risen and fallen nine times and is poised for a 10th and final revival shortly before Christ returns to intervene in human affairs.

To learn more, read “Who Is the Beast?” and “France’s Identity Crisis and Europe’s Prophetic Future.”

Pope Leo calls for Europe to return to its “Christian” roots

Sept. 28, 2026: “Pope: Europe Must Embrace Its Roots to Build Peace and Unity.”

Sept. 28, 2026: “Leo XIV: Europe Is Christian and Must Retain This Identity.”

The precursor to today’s European Union, the European Economic Community (EEC), was established by six founding nations—Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany—through the Treaty of Rome.

The treaty opens with a declaration that its signatories were “DETERMINED to lay the foundations of an ever-closer union among the peoples of Europe.”

During his recent visit to France, Pope Leo XIV addressed a fundamental question: What defines Europe?

The pope encouraged Europeans to look to their “Christian” heritage as a source of shared identity. In his address, the pope noted that Europe’s borders and ethnic composition have changed repeatedly throughout history. Defining the continent solely by geography or ethnicity, he argued, would limit its true identity and potential. Instead, he stated that Europe must be understood more as a “cultural and historical reality” than a geographical one. 

He encouraged Europeans to look to their “Christian” heritage as a source of shared identity.

For students of Bible prophecy, this appeal is significant. Beginning with Justinian’s “Imperial Restoration” in 554,  six revivals each marked by influence from the Roman Catholic Church.

The book of Revelation shows one more revival is yet in the future and shows that this union will be led by a political leader who works in concert with a spiritual leader. It also portrays this relationship through the image of a woman riding a scarlet beast, which represents a church that has influence over a government.

To learn more, read “Revelation 17: Who Is the Scarlet Woman?” and “How to Spot a Counterfeit Church.”

Disunity among the brotherhood of Israelite-descended nations 

Oct. 11, 2026: “‘Under Tremendous Strain’: CIA Analyst Turned Spy Novelist on a Fraying U.S.-U.K. Alliance.”

Sept. 18, 2026: “Australia, New Zealand Could Follow Canada as ‘Associate Members’ of EU, European Parliament President Hints.”

Nov. 3, 2026: “U.S. Will Halt $4B in Aid to Israel as the Mideast Ally Weans Itself From American Dependence.”

Another trend to watch is the growing disharmony among the brotherhood of English-speaking nations, primarily the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. A careful study of world history and Bible promises and prophecies identifies these nations as the sons of Joseph: Ephraim and Manasseh.

Furthermore, these Israelite nations are turning against biblical Judah—the modern nation of Israel in the Middle East. 

The Bible prophesies a division between these peoples in the end times (Isaiah 9:21).

We may see this prophecy beginning to come true on the world scene through recent news stories. The U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand are pulling away from their traditional ally, the United States, as they see their relationship come under immense strain.

Though there has been speculation about certain Commonwealth nations joining the EU in some form, we believe this is prophetically unlikely.

To learn more, read “Who Are the United States and Britain in Prophecy?” and “The Breaking Brotherhood: America, Britain and Judah in Prophecy.”

An altar is ready

Oct. 4, 2026: “Rabbi Tovia Singer: ‘The Altar Is Ready’ for the Ezra 3 Prophecy.”

July 23, 2026: “A Second Red Heifer Is Born in the Golan: ‘God Is Pressing Us Toward Building the Temple.’”

According to Rabbi Tovia Singer, a stone altar has been constructed for the resumption of animal sacrifices on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. The garments, trumpets and other items needed for priestly service are also reportedly ready. He believes just about everything is in place for sacrifices to resume on the Temple Mount for the first time in nearly 2,000 years. 

For now, these preparations are largely the work of a relatively small group of religious activists and do not yet have widespread support within Israeli society.  

The book of Daniel and Christ’s Olivet Discourse indicates that sacrifices will resume on the Temple Mount before Christ’s return and will be stopped shortly before the Great Tribulation begins (Daniel 8:11-12; 12:11; Matthew 24:15-22). 

Rabbi Singer points out that in Ezra 3 sacrifices resumed before the second temple was rebuilt. This indicates that a third temple is not required for sacrifices to resume once again—all that is needed is the altar.

However, something very dramatic will have to occur for this to happen. The Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque currently sit on the Temple Mount, and they represent major political and religious barriers to any Jewish religious use of the Temple Mount. 

To learn more, read “When Will a Third Temple Be Built?” and “Does Bible Prophecy Require a Third Temple to Be Built?”

Nations encouraging preparedness 

Oct. 22, 2026: “Every Briton Should Stockpile Water and Food Supplies, Government Advises.”

Oct. 28, 2026: “Map Shows Nations Urging People to Stockpile Food as France Issues Warning.”

Oct. 30, 2026: “Is the World Preparing for War? Why U.S., U.K., Japan and Europe Are Ringing Emergency Alarm Bells.”

Families across the U.K. are being urged to prepare for the possibility of disruption to normal life due to weather, cyber or other serious emergencies. Speaking on BBC’s “Newsnight,” British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting summed up the concern: “There’s no sugarcoating the fact that we do live in a more dangerous and turbulent world.”

Similar warnings are being issued around the world as governments confront geopolitical tensions, the risk of wider conflict and the impact of natural disasters. Advances in artificial intelligence are also raising concerns about cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Increasing discontent around Europe and other areas is yet another concern. 

In response, nations are encouraging households to keep enough essential supplies to manage on their own for several days, or even a week, if services are disrupted.

Physical preparedness is important, but Christians must ask a deeper question: Are we spiritually ready? Christ warned of an unprecedented period of human suffering—the Great Tribulation—just before His return (Matthew 24:15-22, 36-44). He also promised to intervene before humanity destroys itself. 

Preparing for an emergency is wise, but preparing spiritually for His return is even more important.

To learn more, read “Are We in the Last Days?” and “How to Prepare for the End Times.”

Date Posted: November 12, 2026