What if the biggest mistake people make about Iran and Bible prophecy is simply jumping too fast? Every time something happens in the Middle East, people say, “This is it—Gog and Magog.” But what if there’s a missing step? A critical one. That’s exactly what Pastor Nelson Walters is trying to slow down and explain. Watch now.

Iran and Bible Prophecy Is Important… But Not the Final Step

Walters starts by agreeing with something many teachers already say. Iran matters. A lot. In Ezekiel 38, Persia—which is modern-day Iran—is clearly part of the Gog and Magog war.

So yes, when tensions rise with Iran, it gets attention for a reason.

But then he says something most people skip. Iran’s current situation does not match the conditions required for Ezekiel 38 to happen. Not even close.

That’s the key problem.

The Condition of “Unwalled Villages”

Walters points to Ezekiel 38:11. It describes Israel right before the invasion. The people are living in safety. No walls. No gates. No fear.

Now just think about Israel today.

They are heavily armed. Surrounded by threats. Constantly dealing with conflict from Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah. They are one of the most security-focused nations on earth.

That doesn’t sound like “unwalled villages.”

So something has to change first. A big shift. Israel has to reach a point where they feel safe. Maybe not perfect peace, but enough confidence to let their guard down.

That hasn’t happened yet.

A Temporary Peace Must Come First

Walters agrees with the idea that Iran and its proxies need to be dealt with first. If those threats are reduced or removed, Israel could enter a new phase.

He points to things like the Abraham Accords. If more nations join in, Israel could feel secure for the first time in a long time.

That’s when the “unwalled villages” condition starts to make sense. Not literal walls disappearing, but a mindset. A sense of safety.

But here’s where it gets interesting.

Even if Iran is neutralized for a time, Ezekiel 38 still says Iran will later be part of the invasion. So something has to flip. Iran goes from being quiet… to being hostile again.

What causes that shift?

The Missing Domino: Daniel 8

This is where Walters says most teachers miss something.

He points to Daniel 8 as the missing step.

Daniel describes a battle between a ram and a goat. The angel Gabriel explains it. The ram represents Media and Persia—basically Iran and surrounding regions. The goat represents a power often translated as Greece, but Walters says it points more broadly to a region including Turkey and parts of the Sunni world.

In this prophecy, the goat attacks the ram violently and crushes it.

Walters believes this has not happened yet in its final form.

So what we’re seeing now with Iran, he says, is not Gog and Magog. It’s setting the stage for this Daniel 8 conflict.

A Power Vacuum in the Middle East

After this Daniel 8 war, something huge happens. The region is shaken. Leadership changes. Governments fall or get replaced.

And that creates a vacuum.

Think about it. Iran weakened. Sunni powers disrupted. Everything unstable for a time.

That’s when Israel could suddenly find itself in a position of unusual safety. No major threats nearby. New leadership across the region. A chance for peace agreements to expand.

That’s how you get to “unwalled villages.”

The False Peace

But that peace doesn’t last.

Walters calls it a false peace. A setup. While things look calm on the surface, something darker is forming behind the scenes.

Iran comes back into the picture. Other nations align with a new leader—Gog.

And here’s the twist. Iran is no longer leading. It’s just one player among many. Following someone else.

That raises a question. Why would former enemies suddenly cooperate?

Two Possible Reasons for the Alliance

Walters gives two ideas.

First, a shared threat. If Israel rebuilds a temple and restarts sacrifices, that could unite Muslim nations. Even former rivals might come together over something that touches their religious identity.

Second, the leader himself. Gog may not just be a political figure. Walters suggests he could be the Antichrist.

If that’s true, it explains a lot. People follow him not just because of politics, but because they see him as something more. A powerful, even divine figure.

That could unite groups that normally wouldn’t work together.

What This Means Right Now

Walters closes with three simple takeaways.

First, don’t panic. Current events with Iran are not Gog and Magog. They’re part of the setup.

Second, watch for the Daniel 8 moment. Especially movements involving Turkey or Sunni coalitions clashing with Iran. That’s the next major sign.

Third, get spiritually ready. Not just informed. Prepared.

Because if these early stages are unfolding now, then the bigger events may not be far behind.

And for Walters, that’s the real point. Not just tracking Iran and Bible prophecy—but being ready for what it means.

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