A pastor in Nigeria tried to split the sea like Moses, but his endeavour took a turn when a massive wave came gushing towards him and he ran back to save his life, but ultimately got caught up in the swell. A video on social media shows the man holding a stick and wearing a white robe as his supporters surround him. The pastor also says something that is inaudible in the video and moves towards the sea. With his hands raised, he puts on a scene trying to enchant everyone around him. Of course, the sea would not split but it did mock him. A giant wave moves towards the man, scaring him instantly as he rushes to escape being washed into the ocean, but fails. Several men in Africa have been trying to enter the religious space by trying to woo people into becoming their followers, or by scaring them into believing that the end of the world is near.

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&nbsp;Reacting to the viral video, netizens made fun of the man trying to mimic Moses, who parted the waters of the Yam Suph on God's command, according to the Bible. "Bro wanted to be moses ended up being pharoah," a person commented, as another added, "sea be like - User Id Authorization Failed." One comment read that his failure to part the sea could have ended even badly for him. "After this, the followers would have forcefully drowned him in the sea," the person wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-catching-a-flight-to-heaven-apocalypse-claims-on-sep-23-prompt-people-to-sell-everything-quit-jobs-1758596403816">'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?</a><h2>African pastor and Rapture prophecy</h2>Self-proclaimed prophets and pastors in Africa have been in the news lately for these stunts and doomsday warnings. In September 2025, the Rapture was prophesied by South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said that Earth will meet its end on September 23. Rapture is an end-of-the-world event that a small number of largely evangelical Christians believe will happen. Lord Jesus would come to Earth and take the believers with him while the rest suffer from the "tribulations". Speaking on his YouTube channel, Joshua said that the rapture is "here upon us" and would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". Soon, social media was filled with videos of people preparing for D-Day, some of whom sold all their belongings to "catch a flight to heaven". &nbsp;

A Nigerian man, a self-proclaimed prophet, tried to part the sea, trying to enact the famous Biblical miracle where Moses parted the Red Sea. However, things did not go his way. Such acts have become common in Africa, with one even predicting the Rapture.

A pastor in Nigeria tried to split the sea like Moses, but his endeavour took a turn when a massive wave came gushing towards him and he ran back to save his life, but ultimately got caught up in the swell. A video on social media shows the man holding a stick and wearing a white robe as his supporters surround him. The pastor also says something that is inaudible in the video and moves towards the sea. With his hands raised, he puts on a scene trying to enchant everyone around him. Of course, the sea would not split but it did mock him. A giant wave moves towards the man, scaring him instantly as he rushes to escape being washed into the ocean, but fails. Several men in Africa have been trying to enter the religious space by trying to woo people into becoming their followers, or by scaring them into believing that the end of the world is near.

A Nigerian man, a self-proclaimed prophet, tried to part the sea, trying to enact the famous Biblical miracle where Moses parted the Red Sea. However, things did not go his way. Such acts have become common in Africa, with one even predicting the Rapture.

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Self-proclaimed prophet of Ghana, Ebo Enoch, has announced that the rapture has been postponed. He had predicted that the world will be devoured by a massive flood on December 25. However, after nothing of the sort happened, he told his followers that the apocalypse has been postponed and that God had granted him more time to expand the ark project. Right now, he has built around 10 arks, according to Ghana Web, a local news portal. He has claimed that God has answered his prayers. This follows reports that he has purchased a $100K Mercedes with donations he got from his followers to build the arks.&nbsp;Enoch had been telling his followers that December 25 is the day of the Rapture, the day the world will be consumed by a great flood. The content creator with a huge following on social media, says he was ordered to build the ships by God, just like Noah was told to build the ark to house one pair of each species. For this purpose, he asked his followers to give him money so he could build the ships. Several of them sold their belongings to get the money. There were videos of people carrying their goods and gathering to board the arks ahead of D-day.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/another-rapture-like-event-predicted-ghana-man-says-a-great-flood-will-begin-on-dec-25-1766558269920">Another rapture-like event predicted, Ghana man says a great flood will begin on Dec 25</a><h2>Ebo Enoch buys a Mercedes</h2>However, reports suggest that he has used the money to buy a Mercedes car worth $100,000. Netizens have been shocked to see how Enoch managed to delude so many people who happily gave him their money. Enoch even posted videos of himself inspecting the ships to create a sense of belief among his people. He added that no one had received any special message to board the ships, and every believer was welcome.&nbsp;Rapture is a belief among a certain section of people according to which the Lord will take the believers with him to heaven, while the rest will be left behind. South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said that on September 23, the Rapture will occur, and every living and dead person who believes in the Lord will rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ebo Enoch, a man in Ghana who calls himself a prophet, has said that the Rapture has been postponed. He earlier said he was ordered by God to build arks to save the believers from a global flood that would last three years.

Self-proclaimed prophet of Ghana, Ebo Enoch, has announced that the rapture has been postponed. He had predicted that the world will be devoured by a massive flood on December 25. However, after nothing of the sort happened, he told his followers that the apocalypse has been postponed and that God had granted him more time to expand the ark project. Right now, he has built around 10 arks, according to Ghana Web, a local news portal. He has claimed that God has answered his prayers. This follows reports that he has purchased a $100K Mercedes with donations he got from his followers to build the arks. Enoch had been telling his followers that December 25 is the day of the Rapture, the day the world will be consumed by a great flood. The content creator with a huge following on social media, says he was ordered to build the ships by God, just like Noah was told to build the ark to house one pair of each species. For this purpose, he asked his followers to give him money so he could build the ships. Several of them sold their belongings to get the money. There were videos of people carrying their goods and gathering to board the arks ahead of D-day. Also Read: Another rapture-like event predicted, Ghana man says a great flood will begin on Dec 25 Ebo Enoch buys a Mercedes However, reports suggest that he has used the money to buy a Mercedes car worth $100,000. Netizens have been shocked to see how Enoch managed to delude so many people who happily gave him their money. Enoch even posted videos of himself inspecting the ships to create a sense of belief among his people. He added that no one had received any special message to board the ships, and every believer was welcome. Rapture is a belief among a certain section of people according to which the Lord will take the believers with him to heaven, while the rest will be left behind. South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said that on September 23, the Rapture will occur, and every living and dead person who believes in the Lord will rise.

Ebo Enoch, a man in Ghana who calls himself a prophet, has said that the Rapture has been postponed. He earlier said he was ordered by God to build arks to save the believers from a global flood that would last three years.

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A self-proclaimed Ghana prophet has built several arks, claiming that the world will witness a catastrophic flood on December 25, lasting three years. Ebo Enoch has predicted a Biblical flood similar to the one believed to have happened during the time of Noah. According to the holy book, Noah was ordered by the Lord to build an ark that could hold a pair of every species on Earth. Enoch, a content creator with a huge following on social media, says he was also ordered to build the ships, except he has reportedly made around 10 of them. His followers are believed to have sold their belongings and handed their money to Enoch to take care of them on the ark.&nbsp;His videos show him fasting and praying for the people, while wearing a torn sack. Ghana Web, a local news portal, reported that he has built 10 of these ships for the three-year deluge that Enoch has predicted to begin on December 25, 2025. Some videos on social media show people reaching the spot where the arks are for refuge when the rain pours down on the world, and a global flood washes everything away.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-catching-a-flight-to-heaven-apocalypse-claims-on-sep-23-prompt-people-to-sell-everything-quit-jobs-1758596403816">Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?</a>&nbsp;He says that everyone is welcome to board the ships, and he has not chosen any particular people. Ebo is also known as Igno Noah or Ebo Jesus. He has been posting pictures of himself inspecting the ships. Netizens are in disbelief about his claims and seeing how his followers are blindly believing everything he says, even selling all their belongings.<h2>The rapture prophecy</h2>A similar claim was doing the rounds earlier this year, when a South African pastor prophesied that the world would end on September 23, an event known as the Rapture. Joshua Mhlakela said that God will "rescue the Christians out of the world", and all living and dead believers will rise into the air to meet God, while the nonbelievers will be left behind. Believing him, several people sold their material objects in preparation for the Rapture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Ghana man says the Lord has ordered him to build ships to save the believers from a three-year-long flood that will kill humanity. He says it will begin on December 25. Many of his followers have sold their belongings and given their money to him.

A self-proclaimed Ghana prophet has built several arks, claiming that the world will witness a catastrophic flood on December 25, lasting three years. Ebo Enoch has predicted a Biblical flood similar to the one believed to have happened during the time of Noah. According to the holy book, Noah was ordered by the Lord to build an ark that could hold a pair of every species on Earth. Enoch, a content creator with a huge following on social media, says he was also ordered to build the ships, except he has reportedly made around 10 of them. His followers are believed to have sold their belongings and handed their money to Enoch to take care of them on the ark. His videos show him fasting and praying for the people, while wearing a torn sack. Ghana Web, a local news portal, reported that he has built 10 of these ships for the three-year deluge that Enoch has predicted to begin on December 25, 2025. Some videos on social media show people reaching the spot where the arks are for refuge when the rain pours down on the world, and a global flood washes everything away. Also Read: Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth? He says that everyone is welcome to board the ships, and he has not chosen any particular people. Ebo is also known as Igno Noah or Ebo Jesus. He has been posting pictures of himself inspecting the ships. Netizens are in disbelief about his claims and seeing how his followers are blindly believing everything he says, even selling all their belongings. The rapture prophecy A similar claim was doing the rounds earlier this year, when a South African pastor prophesied that the world would end on September 23, an event known as the Rapture. Joshua Mhlakela said that God will "rescue the Christians out of the world", and all living and dead believers will rise into the air to meet God, while the nonbelievers will be left behind. Believing him, several people sold their material objects in preparation for the Rapture.

A Ghana man says the Lord has ordered him to build ships to save the believers from a three-year-long flood that will kill humanity. He says it will begin on December 25. Many of his followers have sold their belongings and given their money to him.

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A couple was such a firm believer in the Rapture, an event in which Jesus will supposedly take the believers with him to heaven, leaving behind others, that they quit their jobs. However, the day came and went, and nothing happened. So now they are at risk of losing their house since they can't afford to pay the bills. They asked their daughter if they could live with her, but she refused. Sharing the incident on Reddit, with the title "AITAH for not allowing my parents to move into my house...", the woman said that her parents were sure of the Rapture. It is an end-of-the-world event that some evangelical Christians believe will occur on September 23. Several people who believed in it were said to have sold their properties, cars and quit their jobs. This woman's parents were one of them. She shared how her father had been scaring her about the Rapture since she was a child. However, when the Rapture did not happen, they didn't know what to do.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-catching-a-flight-to-heaven-apocalypse-claims-on-sep-23-prompt-people-to-sell-everything-quit-jobs-1758596403816">'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?</a>&nbsp;They asked their daughter if they could move in with her, but she refused. She stated that they "live on a shared property owned by my Husbands Grandpa. We have to run all decisions by him." She admitted on Reddit that she was "rude but stern". The woman told them to get jobs again. The Redditor says she offered them financial assistance and even offered to help look for another house, suggesting they get a smaller place to save money. But they were not happy about it. She says her father is an optician and her stepmother has a master's degree in behavioural health.Several people supported her for standing her ground, saying that ince they were adults, they could get on with their lives even if the Rapture did not happen. Meanwhile, a lot of them were amazed to see that her stepmother became so blinded by her husband's belief in the Rapture that they gave up everything. "I am mystified and amazed that your stepmother, with her degree in behavioural health, is blinded to your father's religious mania and catastrophizing," a user wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/move-over-rapture-another-prophecy-claims-comet-will-end-the-world-in-2026-1758790270916">Rapture did not happen, but another world-ending event has been prophesied for 2026</a>&nbsp;South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said in a YouTube video that the Rapture will happen on September 23. Several people gave up everything, believing him. Pastor Mhlakela said the rapture would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". "The rapture is here upon us, whether you are ready or not ready," he added. The pastor says he had a vision in his dreams, in which he "saw Jesus sitting on his throne", saying "loud and clear, 'I am coming soon'."

A couple quit their jobs, believing the Rapture was coming. But nothing happened, and now they are on the verge of losing their house. Their daughter shared their situation on Reddit, saying they want to move in with her, but she refused. She asked people if she was wrong.  

A couple was such a firm believer in the Rapture, an event in which Jesus will supposedly take the believers with him to heaven, leaving behind others, that they quit their jobs. However, the day came and went, and nothing happened. So now they are at risk of losing their house since they can't afford to pay the bills. They asked their daughter if they could live with her, but she refused. Sharing the incident on Reddit, with the title "AITAH for not allowing my parents to move into my house...", the woman said that her parents were sure of the Rapture. It is an end-of-the-world event that some evangelical Christians believe will occur on September 23. Several people who believed in it were said to have sold their properties, cars and quit their jobs. This woman's parents were one of them. She shared how her father had been scaring her about the Rapture since she was a child. However, when the Rapture did not happen, they didn't know what to do. Also Read: 'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth? They asked their daughter if they could move in with her, but she refused. She stated that they "live on a shared property owned by my Husbands Grandpa. We have to run all decisions by him." She admitted on Reddit that she was "rude but stern". The woman told them to get jobs again. The Redditor says she offered them financial assistance and even offered to help look for another house, suggesting they get a smaller place to save money. But they were not happy about it. She says her father is an optician and her stepmother has a master's degree in behavioural health. Several people supported her for standing her ground, saying that ince they were adults, they could get on with their lives even if the Rapture did not happen. Meanwhile, a lot of them were amazed to see that her stepmother became so blinded by her husband's belief in the Rapture that they gave up everything. "I am mystified and amazed that your stepmother, with her degree in behavioural health, is blinded to your father's religious mania and catastrophizing," a user wrote. Also Read: Rapture did not happen, but another world-ending event has been prophesied for 2026 South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said in a YouTube video that the Rapture will happen on September 23. Several people gave up everything, believing him. Pastor Mhlakela said the rapture would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". "The rapture is here upon us, whether you are ready or not ready," he added. The pastor says he had a vision in his dreams, in which he "saw Jesus sitting on his throne", saying "loud and clear, 'I am coming soon'."

A couple quit their jobs, believing the Rapture was coming. But nothing happened, and now they are on the verge of losing their house. Their daughter shared their situation on Reddit, saying they want to move in with her, but she refused. She asked people if she was wrong. &nbsp;

No heaven, no home: Couple quit their jobs for the Rapture. Now they are about to become homeless

RaptureTok went viral on social media with claims that the world will end on September 23. South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said in a YouTube video that the rapture will happen on this date. Several people started talking about it, and some even claimed to have sold their belongings as they were "catching a flight to heaven." The idea of Rapture is pushed by a small number of largely evangelical Christians who believe God will "rescue the Christians out of the world". It will be a time for trials and tribulations, as the believers will rise while the rest will be left behind to suffer. However, September 23 came and went, and the Rapture did not happen. Believers say the Bible does not give a date for the Rapture, but it is coming. Meanwhile, while the social media craze around it is slowly dying down, we already have a new doomsday prediction made a few years ago. And it is coming faster than you would think.<h2>Comet or asteroid doomsday prophecy for 2026&nbsp;</h2>According to a controversial religious leader, Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi, a comet or an asteroid will crash into Earth in 2026, ending all life. He makes this claim in his book The Religion of God. Shahi's teachings have been condemned as blasphemy by several Muslim scholars. They dismiss all his claims and have slammed him for saying that he is a prophet. He was born in Pakistan and founded the spiritual groups RAGS International, which is now known as Messiah Foundation International (MFI). His books and teachings are banned in the country, and his followers cannot meet publicly. MFI has said that Shahi claims to be the Mahdi, Messiah, and Kalki Avatar - all figures believed to come to Earth during the &nbsp;end of times to get rid of evil. One of his biggest claims in a book is about a comet or an asteroid hitting Earth. He claims the comet will cause "total destruction", although it would be on a smaller scale, as God will only try to intimidate humans. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-catching-a-flight-to-heaven-apocalypse-claims-on-sep-23-prompt-people-to-sell-everything-quit-jobs-1758596403816">'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, neither NASA nor any other space agencies have flagged an asteroid risk in the near future. The one asteroid that posed a threat was Apophis in 2029, although NASA has clarified that its trajectory will not bring it on a path towards Earth. Then, there is the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 that was deemed a threat for 2032. However, it can now hit the Moon, but Earth is safe.<h2>Rapture in the Bible</h2>Many more prophecies have been made about the end of the world by different people. The Rapture and the comet crash are just two of them. People who believe that the Rapture is coming say that there is no fixed date for it in the Bible. So, predicting it is not possible. Others say that they have been hearing stories of the Rapture since they were little and have been scared of it. There have been other dates in the past as well, but it has yet to happen.&nbsp;

Rapture, an end-of-life event, for predicted to happen on September 23. Now we have another apocalypse prophecy for 2026, when an asteroid or comet could kill all life on Earth, ending the world as we know it. 

RaptureTok went viral on social media with claims that the world will end on September 23. South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said in a YouTube video that the rapture will happen on this date. Several people started talking about it, and some even claimed to have sold their belongings as they were "catching a flight to heaven." The idea of Rapture is pushed by a small number of largely evangelical Christians who believe God will "rescue the Christians out of the world". It will be a time for trials and tribulations, as the believers will rise while the rest will be left behind to suffer. However, September 23 came and went, and the Rapture did not happen. Believers say the Bible does not give a date for the Rapture, but it is coming. Meanwhile, while the social media craze around it is slowly dying down, we already have a new doomsday prediction made a few years ago. And it is coming faster than you would think. Comet or asteroid doomsday prophecy for 2026 According to a controversial religious leader, Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi, a comet or an asteroid will crash into Earth in 2026, ending all life. He makes this claim in his book The Religion of God. Shahi's teachings have been condemned as blasphemy by several Muslim scholars. They dismiss all his claims and have slammed him for saying that he is a prophet. He was born in Pakistan and founded the spiritual groups RAGS International, which is now known as Messiah Foundation International (MFI). His books and teachings are banned in the country, and his followers cannot meet publicly. MFI has said that Shahi claims to be the Mahdi, Messiah, and Kalki Avatar - all figures believed to come to Earth during the end of times to get rid of evil. One of his biggest claims in a book is about a comet or an asteroid hitting Earth. He claims the comet will cause "total destruction", although it would be on a smaller scale, as God will only try to intimidate humans. Also Read: 'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth? Meanwhile, neither NASA nor any other space agencies have flagged an asteroid risk in the near future. The one asteroid that posed a threat was Apophis in 2029, although NASA has clarified that its trajectory will not bring it on a path towards Earth. Then, there is the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 that was deemed a threat for 2032. However, it can now hit the Moon, but Earth is safe. Rapture in the Bible Many more prophecies have been made about the end of the world by different people. The Rapture and the comet crash are just two of them. People who believe that the Rapture is coming say that there is no fixed date for it in the Bible. So, predicting it is not possible. Others say that they have been hearing stories of the Rapture since they were little and have been scared of it. There have been other dates in the past as well, but it has yet to happen.

Rapture, an end-of-life event, for predicted to happen on September 23. Now we have another apocalypse prophecy for 2026, when an asteroid or comet could kill all life on Earth, ending the world as we know it.&nbsp;

Rapture did not happen, but another world-ending event has been prophesied for 2026

A viral prophecy by South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela has taken social media by storm, claiming that Jesus appeared to him in a vision and revealed the exact date of the Rapture: September 23–24, 2025, aligning with the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The prophecy has ignited a firestorm online, especially on TikTok under the hashtag #RaptureTok, with some believers going so far as to sell their possessions or leave their jobs in preparation for what they believe is the end.

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