The Extreme Heat of the Sun that causes droughts, wildfires, and deaths is a warning for disobedience
The Scorching Sun as a Biblical Warning for All
Hello everyone! Welcome back to “Spiritual Podcast,” the podcast where we dive into current events through the lens of the Bible. I’m your host, Elder Dan. Today, we’re tackling a hot topic—literally. We’re talking about the extreme heat waves sweeping the globe in 2025, their ties to climate change, and how this all echoes the prophecies in Revelation 16:8-9. But more importantly, we’ll explore how Almighty Yahweh is ultimately in control of the weather, using it as a divine tool for warnings and even punishments when humanity strays from His path. Grab a cold drink, settle in, and let’s unpack this together.
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First off, let’s set the scene with what’s happening right now. If you’ve stepped outside lately—or scrolled through the news—you know 2025 has been a scorcher. Summer nights are staying warmer than ever, making it harder for folks to cool down and recover from the daytime blaze. In the U.S. alone, a massive heatwave rattled half the continent in June, affecting over 174 million people from the Great Plains to the East Coast. And it’s not just America—Europe’s been hit hard too. Two intense heatwaves swept across the continent this summer, causing hundreds of heat-related deaths, sparking wildfires, and straining power grids to the breaking point. Even up north in Fennoscandia—that’s places like Sweden, Norway, and Finland—a two-week heatwave smashed records, with temperatures way hotter than they’d be without human influence on the climate.
Scientists are clear: climate change is supercharging these events, making them longer, more frequent, and more deadly. In fact, a recent study found that over the past year, climate change added an extra 30 days of extreme heat globally, impacting billions. From Iceland and Greenland facing record-breaking warmth to midsummer humidity gripping the U.S., it’s like the planet’s thermostat is stuck on high.
Now, as alarming as these headlines are, they remind me of something straight out of the Bible. Turn with me—if you’re following along—to Revelation 16:8-9. It says: “The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of Yahweh, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him.” Did you catch that?
Yes, this apocalyptic vision describes a time when the sun’s heat becomes a tool of judgment, scorching humanity. And notice that key phrase: Yahweh has control over these plagues. It’s not random chaos; it’s divine sovereignty at work. People feel the burn, but instead of turning back to Yahweh, they curse Him and dig in their heels. Sound familiar?
In our world today, as heatwaves intensify due to climate change—driven by human actions like pollution and deforestation—we’re seeing echoes of this. But the Bible makes it clear: Yahweh Almighty is the one ultimately pulling the strings on the weather.
Let me emphasize that point because it’s crucial. Scripture repeatedly shows Yahweh using the weather as warnings or punishments for disobedience. Think about Deuteronomy 28, where Yahweh outlines blessings for obedience and curses for rebellion. In verses 23-24, it warns: “The sky over your head will be bronze, the ground beneath you iron. Elohim will turn the rain of your country into dust and powder; it will come down from the skies until you are destroyed.” That’s heat, drought, and wildfires as direct consequences of turning away from the Almighty in heaven.
In Amos 4:7, Yahweh says, “I also withheld rain from you when the harvest was still three months away. I sent rain on one town, but withheld it from another.” Here, weather is a targeted call to repentance—a punishment meant to wake people up. Job 37:13 puts it poetically: “He brings the clouds to punish people, or to water his earth and show his love.” Whether it’s for correction, mercy, or judgment, Yahweh is in full control. These aren’t just natural phenomena; they’re signs from a sovereign Creator urging all people to realign with His will.
So, connecting the dots: the extreme heat we’re experiencing in 2025 and in the years to come isn’t just “climate change” in a vacuum. Yes, human activity is accelerating it—scientists say every single extreme heat event since last May was made more likely by our emissions. But from a biblical perspective, this could be Yahweh allowing these consequences as a wake-up call. People have disobeyed His command to steward the earth responsibly—Genesis 2:15 tells us to “work it and take care of this planet.” Instead, greed and neglect have led to environmental breakdown. And like in Revelation, many respond by blaming everything but their own hearts, refusing to repent.
But here’s the hope: Yahweh does not send these warnings to destroy us arbitrarily. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). These heatwaves, these “plagues” of sorts, are invitations to turn back—to acknowledge His control and seek His mercy.
Folks, if you’re listening and feeling the weight of this, don’t despair. Start with a sincere prayer. Repent of ways that you have contributed to these problems, or if you have ignored this crisis. Advocate for better stewardship—reduce your carbon footprint, support sustainable policies—but do it all under Elohim’s guidance. And remember, even in the heat, Yahweh’s grace is like a cool breeze. As Psalm 121:6 assures us, “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night”—for those who trust in Him.
I’ll leave you with these last thoughts of reminders. Because of the biblical exhortation to be good stewards of Almighty Yahweh’s creations, everyone has a moral and spiritual obligation to care for the environment and the Earth. Indeed, it is our collective duty to preserve and develop the entire planet, not just certain areas.
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That’s all for today’s episode. If this resonated, share it with your family and friends and join us next time as we explore more intersections of faith and the world around us. Stay cool out there. This is Elder Dan signing off from Spiritual Podcast.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!