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Monday, September 28, 2026
End-time Deceivers
KEY VERSE
“And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you” (Mark 13:5).
Bible Reading:
Mark 13:1-13 (KJV)
1 And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:
6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
7 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
MESSAGE
On November 18, 1978, in what became known as the “Jonestown Massacre,” more than 900 members of an American cult called the Peoples Temple died in a mass suicide-murder, under the direction of their leader Jim Jones (1931-78). In the 1970s, following negative media attention, the preacher moved with some 1,000 of his followers to the Guyanese jungle, where he promised they would establish a utopian community. On November 18, 1978, while armed guards stood by, Jones ordered his followers to ingest poison-laced punch.
Christ was asked questions in our text concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the signs of His Second Coming and of the end of the age. In reply, He warned about false prophets coming in His name to deceive many as a sign of His second advent. Wars and rumors of wars will characterise the period with earthquakes happening in quick successions in divers places. The persecution and killings of believers will then increase as the world demonstrates more hatred towards Christ’s followers just before He returns. He spoke about the gospel message reaching all nations before the end of the age comes.
False prophets have been existing right from Bible days. They teach destructive heresies. Scripture tells us that false teachers introduce or bring in damnable heresies deceptively, quietly and secretly. False teachers are very active in every part of the world today and have penetrated the christendom. These are the very last days indeed. And the signs are pointing to the imminent return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Believers must rise to preach the pure gospel truth to counter the error being peddled by false prophets, who are far more in number now than they have ever been. Let us thus be firmly admonished to be wary of false prophets masquerading as apostles of light.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
False teaching is the poison of the soul
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Peter 1-3
COMMENTARY
1. The Reality of Deception – Jesus began His discourse on the end times with a warning: “Take heed lest any man deceive you.” Deception is the primary danger of the last days. False prophets will come in Christ’s name, claiming to represent Him while leading people astray. Believers must be vigilant and discerning.
2. The Signs of the End Times – Jesus listed specific signs: wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes, famines, persecution, betrayal, and hatred of believers. These are “the beginnings of sorrows.” While these signs are alarming, they are not meant to cause fear but to remind us that Christ’s return is near.
3. The Example of Jonestown – The Jonestown Massacre is a tragic reminder of what happens when people follow false teachers. Jim Jones claimed to be a Christian leader but led his followers to destruction. This is a warning to test every spirit and to be rooted in God’s Word.
4. The Call to Endurance – Jesus promised that those who endure to the end will be saved. Persecution and deception will increase, but believers must remain faithful. The Holy Spirit will give us the words to speak when we are called to testify.
5. The DCLM Ministry’s Call to Discernment – The Deeper Christian Life Ministry emphasizes the importance of discernment in these last days. Pastor Kumuyi teaches that believers must be grounded in Scripture to recognize and resist false teaching. The Daily Manna devotional calls readers to preach the pure gospel and to remain watchful.
About DCLM and Daily Manna
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) was founded in 1973 by Pastor Dr. W.F. Kumuyi. From a small Bible study of 15 students in Lagos, it has grown into a global ministry with churches across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond. The ministry emphasizes holiness, prayer, Bible study, and discernment in the last days.
DCLM Daily Manna is a daily devotional written by Pastor Kumuyi. Each edition provides Scripture reading, exposition, and practical application to guide believers in their daily walk with God. The devotional consistently calls readers to be watchful and discerning.
Prayer Reflection
Lord, protect me from deception. Give me discernment to recognize false teachers and to resist their lies. Help me to be rooted in Your Word and to endure to the end. Use me to preach the pure gospel to a world that is being led astray. Keep me faithful until You return. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
