Once again, the new year has started off with turmoil flaring up around the globe and a common thread of deception and division woven through the narratives surrounding these events. In our January 2026 Prophecy Update, we examine Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24:4-5 that deception is a major indicator of the Last Days, break down the biblical reasons it must increase, and learn how to cultivate strong discernment through the study of God’s Word.