what if I told you that one of the most mysterious and controversial books of the Bible was never meant to be hidden from you a book so packed with Supernatural events vivid descriptions of fallen angels and prophecies about the end times that it was eventually banned from the Western Christian Cannon this book has been quietly preserved for centuries in the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible holding secrets that have the potential to trans form the way we understand the Bible angels and even the end of days welcome to deep Bible stories where today we are unlocking the secrets
of the Book of Enoch a text that goes deeper into the spiritual realm than perhaps any other book in Biblical history why was this ancient book banned what did it reveal about the Fallen Angels their interactions with humans and the Giants they created and more important importantly why does its prophecy about the son of man sound so eerily familiar stay with us as we uncover the secrets of Enoch's Visions explore the Heavenly battles between good and evil and discover why this forbidden text might hold the keys to understanding the future could it be that the
Book of Enoch reveals too much about the spiritual realm the fallen angels and even the end times so much that it was intend intentionally removed from the Bible let's find out the Book of Enoch is not a single text but a collection of five distinct books each one revealing Hidden Truths about the heavens the angels and the fate of humanity these books offer a glimpse into a world where angels and humans interacted where Divine judgment was laid bare and where the line between the spiritual and the physical became blurred what makes this collection so unique
why did the western church reject it while Ethiopia kept it as sacred scripture as we walk through each of these five sections you'll see why the Book of Enoch was considered too dangerous too revealing and too controversial to remain part of the Christian Canon let's explore each part of this ancient text and uncover its Secrets the book of the Watchers opens the Book of Enoch with one of the most dramatic IC narratives in ancient literature telling the story of angels who rebelled against God's commands and descended to Earth forever changing the course of human history
but what's even more intriguing is that elements of this story especially the concept of fallen angels Nephilim and the great flood are actually referenced in the Bible itself let's explore the book of the Watchers and its biblical connections as we uncover the story of angelic Rebellion Forbidden Knowledge and the destruction of the Nephilim the book of the Watchers tells us that a group of 200 angels known as the Watchers were sent by God to observe and guide Humanity however led by the angel semjaza these beings became corrupted by their lust for human women defying God's
boundaries they descended to Earth took mortal wives and fathered the Nephilim a race of giants this concept of angels sinning by leaving their proper place is not only found in Enoch but also appears in the Bible in Genesis 61 through 4 we find a strikingly similar account when human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful and they married any of them they chose the Nephilim were on the earth in those days when the sons of God
went to the daughters of humans and had children by them Genesis 61:4 In this passage the sons of God are often interpreted as Angels just like the Watchers in Enoch these angels cross a forbidden line leading to the birth of the Nephilim beings whose presence on Earth brought about widespread wickedness and violence but why did these angels fall could their desire for power and control control over Humanity be the real reason behind their Rebellion The Offspring of these fallen angels and human women the Nephilim are described as Giants who became the embodiment of corruption the
Nephilim are not only mentioned in the Book of Enoch but also briefly in Genesis 6:4 the Nephilim were on the earth in those days and also afterward when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them they were the heroes of old men of renown but while the Bible gives us only a glimpse of these beings the book of the Watchers expands the story describing the Nephilim as Giants who brought chaos violence and moral Decay they ravaged the Earth consuming its resources and leading Humanity into deeper sin according to
Enoch the Nephilim was so wicked that God saw no other option but to send the Great flood to cleanse the Earth this mirrors the account in Genesis 6: 5-7 where God decides to wipe out humanity and the Nephilim due to their overwhelming wickedness the Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only Evil all the time so the Lord said I will wipe from the face of the Earth the human race I have created for I regret
that I have made them Genesis 657 if the story of the Nephilim fascinates you check the link in the description we have video for that the Watchers did more than just corrupt Humanity physically they also imparted forbidden knowledge in the book of the Watchers we're told that Angels like Azazel and semjaza taught humans how to create weapons practice sorcery and manipulate the heavens through astrology interestingly the Bible also hints at Forbidden Knowledge leading to Humanity's downfall in Genesis 3 we find the story of Adam and Eve being tempted by the serpent to eat from the
Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil this act of Disobedience opens Humanity's eyes to knowledge they were never meant to have resulting in their expulsion from Eden similarly the book of the Watchers suggests that the Watchers like the serpent tempted Humanity with knowledge that led to destruction the teaching of weapons magic and astrology opened doors that humans were never supposed to open leading to even deeper corruption as the corruption on Earth spiraled out of control God sent his archangels Michael Gabriel Raphael and Uriel to intervene these archangels captured the Watchers bound them in Chains and
cast them into the abyss where they would remain imprisoned until the final judgment this concept of angels being imprisoned for their Rebellion is also referenced in the New Testament in 2 Peter 24 the Apostle Peter writes for if God did not spare Angels when they sinned but sent them to Hell putting them in Chains of Darkness to be held for judgment similarly Jude 1:6 States and the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandon their proper dwelling these he has kept in darkness bound with Everlasting chains for judgment on the great day
these passages directly Echo the book of the Watchers where the rebellious angels are imprisoned waiting for the day of God's final judgment Enoch's prophecy suggests that the Fallen Angels though imprisoned will face their ultimate punishment when the son of man returns to establish his kingdom the book of the Watchers reveals that the great flood wasn't just a punishment for Humanity it was a Divine reset meant to cleanse the Earth of the corruption brought by the Watchers and their offspring the Nephilim this mirrors the biblical account in Genesis where the flood is sent to purge the
world of wickedness and start a new with Noah in both Genesis and the Book of Enoch the flood is a turning point in human history an act of divine mercy and judgment designed to restore order to a world overrun by sin the book of Parables also known as the similitudes of Enoch takes us into a world of prophetic Visions where the fate of humanity and the cosmos is decided in the Heavenly courts in this section of the Book of Enoch we encounter powerful themes of divine judgment the destruction of the wicked and the Triumph of
the righteous but what stands out most is the mysterious appearance of the son of man a Messianic figure who plays a central role in the final judgment this section gives us one of the clearest glimpses into what the end times might look like and it offers a vision of justice that transcends the physical world the book of Parables goes beyond Earthly conflicts drawing us into the cosmic struggle between good and evil where the ultimate fate of both humans and Fallen Angels is determined the book of Parables opens with a vision of the Heavenly courts where
the righteous are seated in glory and the wicked stand condemned these courts are where Divine Justice is dispensed and it is here that Enoch Witnesses the final Judgment of both humans and Angels unlike Earthly courts where judgment is often delayed or uncertain the Heavenly courts operate with perfect Justice God surrounded by the Holy Angels sits as the ultimate judge and no sin goes unnoticed this concept of a Heavenly court is echoed in the Bible as well in the Book of Daniel we see a similar Vision as I looked Thrones were set in place and the
Ancient of Days took his seat his clothing was as white as snow the hair of his head was white like wool the court was seated and the books were opened Daniel 7:9-10 in both Daniel and the Book of Parables we see a scene of heavenly judgment where the Destinies of the righteous and the wicked are determined by God's hand one of the most profound revelations in the book of Parables is the appearance of the son of man this Messianic figure is described as sitting on a throne of Glory bringing Divine judgment to both the living
and the dead he is surrounded by angels and the elect and his role is to execute Justice separating the righteous from the wicked what makes this so fascinating is the clear connection between the son of man in Enoch and the description of Jesus Christ in the New Testament in the gospels Jesus often refers to himself as the son of man particularly in relation to the end times when the son of man man comes in his glory and all the angels with him he will sit on his glorious Throne all the nations will be gathered before
him and he will separate the people one from another as a Shepherd separates the sheep from the goats Matthew 25 [Music] 31-32 the son of man in Enoch's Vision plays a similar role he comes with angels sits on a glorious throne and brings judgment to the world but the book of Parables goes even further describing the son of man not only as a judge but as a cosmic ruler who holds the fate of all creation in his hands in this Vision the son of man executes Eternal Justice casting the wicked including the Fallen Angels into
Eternal punishment while welcoming the righteous into the new creation this Final Act of judgment is not just for Humanity it's for the entire Cosmos one of the central themes in the book of Parables is the final Judgment of the Fallen Angels the very same Angels who rebelled in the book of the Watchers in these Visions Enoch Witnesses how these angels along with the Nephilim are judged and cast into eternal torment this Divine judgment is also reflected in the New Testament where the Apostle Paul writes about the role of humans in the final Judgment of angels
do you not know that we will judge Angels how much more the things of this life 1 Corinthians 63 in both the Book of Enoch and the Bible we see the Fallen Angels those who rebelled against God facing their ultimate judgment the book of Parables gives us a vivid description of this event as God himself passes judgment on these beings consigning them to Eternal fire but the book of Parables doesn't just focus focus on judgment it also offers a vision of Hope the righteous those who remained faithful to God are promised an eternal inheritance they
will inherit a world free from sin suffering and death this idea of a new glorified Earth mirrors the promises in the Book of Revelation where the Apostle John describes a vision of a new Heaven and new earth then I saw a new Heaven and a new Earth for the first Heaven and the first Earth had passed away and there was no longer any sea and I heard a loud voice from the throne saying look God's dwelling place is now among the people and He will dwell with them they will be his people and God himself
will be with them and be their God Revelation 21 1:3 in both the Book of Enoch and the Book of Revelation the righteous are rewarded with eternal life where they will dwell with God in in A Renewed creation the son of man plays a crucial role in bringing this Kingdom of righteousness to fruition could the vision of the righteous in Enoch give us a deeper understanding of eternal life and the new creation promised in the Bible in the astronomical book also known as the book of heavenly luminaries we take a step back from the Angelic
rebellions and enter into the hidden workings of the cosmos Enoch is shown how the Sun Moon and stars move in Perfect Harmony controlled by Divine forces but this is far more than just a description of the Skies this section reveals the spiritual significance behind the movement of the heavens showing us how time calendars and even the seasons are governed by God's Cosmic order unlike other ancient texts which focus on astrological speculation the astronomical book teaches us that the Sun and Moon follow Heavenly laws overseen by Angelic beings these Heavenly Bodies play a critical role in
keeping Humanity aligned with God's plan the first key lesson Enoch learns is about the solar and lunar cycles in this Vision the Sun and Moon move according to a divinely ordained pattern which must be observed for Humanity to remain in sync with the Heavenly order Enoch is taught thought that the correct way to measure time is by following a solar calendar one that perfectly aligns with the sun's movement over 364 days this concept is deeply significant in the context of the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition which to this day follows a solar-based calendar the Ethiopian calendar consists
of 13 months 12 months of 30 days each followed by a 13th month called pagum which contains five or six additional days this solar structure mirrors the one described in the astronomical book emphasizing the belief that time itself must be kept in Divine Harmony in contrast to the lunar calendar which is irregular and causes the months and festivals to shift the solar calendar is seen as a reflection of the Eternal divine order according to Enoch's Vision Humanity's use of the lunar calendar leads to spiritual confusion and disrupts the holy rhythms of Life Sabbath observance religious
festivals and even the agricultural Cycles fall out of syn when we follow the wrong calendar the Ethiopian calendar is one of the few in the world that closely follows the solar year as described in the astronomical book with 12 months of 30 days and an additional 13th month of five or six days depending on whether it's a leap year it maintains perfect harmony with the sun's cycle this extra month paguma is seen as a period of spiritual reflection and marks the completion of the year's cycle in Ethiopian tradition this calendar is more than just a
method of counting days it's a spiritual practice the astronomical book reveals that the movements of the sun moon and stars are not arbitrary they were set in motion by God and must be followed closely for Humanity to St in alignment with his Divine will this emphasis on the solar calendar which marks sabbaths festivals and sacred days according to the sun cycle aligns with the teachings of Enoch the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in keeping this calendar reflects the very teachings found in the astronomical book ensuring that time is measured according to the divine order in this section
Enoch is shown that the Stars Sun and Moon are not just Cosmic objects they are controlled by Angelic beings who ensure that the heavenly bodies follow their divinely appointed paths each star has an Angelic overseer and the angels guide the movements of the heavens according to God's will this vision of the cosmic order is not unique to the Book of Enoch in the Bible particularly in the Book of Job we see a similar concept can you bind the chains of the pleades can you loosen Orion's Belt can you bring forth the constellations in their Seasons
or lead out the bear with its Cubs do you know the laws of the heavens Job 38 31-33 in both job and the astronomical book the stars are part of a spiritual system these celestial bodies are not just floating in space they are part of a Divine Str structure governed by Angels who ensure the cosmic order reflects God's sovereignty the astronomical book teaches that the movements of the heavenly bodies reflect a Heavenly Harmony a cosmic order governed by God's law the sun moon and stars follow Divine commands and their movements declare the glory of God
this concept is echoed in Psalm 19: 1-4 which states the heavens declare the glory of God the skies claim the work of his hands day after day they pour forth speech night after night they reveal knowledge their voice goes out into all the Earth their words to the ends of the world Psalm 19 1-4 here the heavens themselves are seen as part of God's divine revelation the movements of the stars and planets are not just physical phenomena they are spiritual messages that reveal the order and Harmony of God's creation in the Astron omal book Enoch
is shown how the movements of the Heavenly luminaries are a reflection of spiritual law this heavenly order is meant to remind Humanity that God's creation operates according to a divine plan a plan that governs not just the stars but also our own spiritual lives if you believe the heavens still declare God's glory today hit like and let us know should we explore more about how the Stars planets might be part of God's message to humanity the astronomical book also contains warnings of what happens when the cosmic order is disrupted according to Enoch's Visions if the
sun moon and stars fall out of syn it's a sign that spiritual disorder has entered the world Enoch learns that this disruption is directly connected to the actions of the Fallen Angels whose Rebellion caused both spiritual and Cosmic chaos the idea that sin affects the heavens is also found in Isaiah 24:1 19-21 where the Prophet describes how human sin causes the Earth and Heavens to tremble the Earth is broken up the Earth is split aunder the Earth is violently shaken in that day the Lord will punish the powers in the heavens above and the Kings
on the earth below Isaiah 24:1 19-21 in both Isaiah and the astronomical book the idea is clear when Humanity Rebels against God the entire Cosmos is thrown out of order this disruption of the heavenly bodies is not just a natural phenomenon it's a spiritual sign that the world has fallen into disobedience in the book of dream Visions Enoch is shown a series of prophetic dreams that reveal the past present and future of the world particularly focusing on the fate of Israel and the coming of the Messianic Kingdom these dreams are filled with symbolism and allegory
with each Vision revealing God's unfolding plan for Humanity and the ultimate victory of the righteous this section of the Book of Enoch is often called the animal apocalypse because of the symbolic use of animals to represent Nations peoples and spiritual forces the dreams serve as a cosmic history lesson tracing the story of the world from creation all the way to the end times but these are no ordinary dreams they reveal Hidden Truths about the struggle between good and evil the role of Israel and the coming Messianic Kingdom that will restore righteousness to the Earth in
one of the most dramatic Visions in the book of dream Visions Enoch sees a symbolic history of the world where animals represent various Nations and peoples sheep represent the people of Israel while wild beasts such as wolves lions and bears symbolize the oppressors of Israel this symbolic retelling is known as the animal apocalypse the vision begins with the creation of Adam symbolized by a white bull and traces the history of humanity through the rise and fall of Nations as the dream progresses Israel the sheep faces constant persecution from foreign powers represented by predatory beasts these
beasts which symbolize Israel's enemies such as the Egyptians Assyrians and Babylonians tear at the flock attempting to destroy God's chosen people but the animal apocalypse is not just a retelling of Israel's suffering it's a prophecy of Hope Enoch sees that despite the Relentless persecution a time is coming when the Messiah will arrive often symbolized by a white bull in the dream this Messianic figure will rescue the sheep and establish an eternal Kingdom of Peace where the righteous will reign and Justice will be restored this vision of the Messiah and the final restoration of Israel Echoes
prophecies found throughout the Old Testament especially in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah in Isaiah 11:6 for instance the prophet describes a future time when peace will reign the wolf will live with the lamb the leopard will lie down with the goat the Cal and The Lion and the yearling together and a little child will lead them Isaiah 11:6 here Isaiah's prophecy mirrors Enoch's vision of a restored world where even the most ferocious beasts will live in harmony with the Sheep this idea of the Messiah bringing peace to a chaotic and violent world is a central
theme in both Enoch's dreams and the Bible one of the most compelling aspects of the book of dream Visions is how it traces the history of Israel from the time of the Patriarchs like Abraham Isaac and Jacob all the way to the end times in these prophetic dreams Enoch is shown how the people of Israel will be scattered across the Earth but he also sees how they will be gathered and restored in the last days the Visions show that Israel's Exile including major events like the Babylonian captivity will be followed by a time of reconciliation
and Redemption This Promise of restoration Echoes the Prophecies of Ezekiel who describes a future time when Israel will be gathered from the Nations I will gather the people of Israel from the Nations where they have been scattered and I will be proved holy through them in the sight of the Nations then they will live in in their own land which I gave to my servant Jacob Ezekiel 28:25 in Enoch's Visions this restoration is linked directly to the coming of the Messianic Kingdom when the righteous will inherit the earth the Sheep Israel will finally be freed
from their oppressors and the world will be governed by God's justice but before this time of Peace Enoch is shown that the world must pass through a period of great TR Tri s including Wars disasters and the rise of wicked rulers who oppose God's people this final time of tribulation will culminate in the day of judgment when the righteous are separated from the wicked and the Messiah establishes his eternal Reign the book of dream Visions doesn't just focus on the history of Israel it also provides a vivid vision of the final judgment in this prophetic
dream Enoch is shown how God will judge both humans and Fallen Angels at the End of Time the righteous will be rewarded with eternal life while the wicked will be cast into the abyss a place of Eternal punishment this concept of the final judgment mirrors the vision found in the Book of Revelation where the Apostle John describes the separation of the righteous from the wicked and I saw the dead Great and Small standing before Before the Throne and books were opened another book was opened which is The Book of Life the dead were judged according
to what they had done as recorded in the books Revelation 2012 in both Revelation and Enoch's dreams the final judgment is depicted as a time when the righteous will be raised to glory and the Wicked Will face Eternal punishment this vision is strikingly similar to the Lake of Fire described in Revelation 20:5 where the wicked face Eternal punishment anyone whose name was not found written in the Book of Life was thrown into the Lake of Fire Revelation 2015 Enoch's vision of Hell paints a grim picture of the consequences of sin and Disobedience he warns that
those who choose to follow the path of wickedness will be cast into this place of eternal torment where they will be separated from God forever in his epistle Enoch also delivers a series of stern warnings to the wicked he calls on them to repent and turn back to God before it's too late Enoch emphasizes that God's judgment is certain and those who continue to live in sin will face the full wrath of God on the day of judgment this message of repentance Echoes the teachings of the prophets in the Old Testament as well as the
message of Jesus in the New Testament in Luke 13:3 Jesus warns but unless you repent you too will all perish Luke 13:3 similarly Enoch calls on the wicked to repent warning them that they will not escape the Judgment unless they turn from their evil ways he describes the consequences of sin in graphic detail showing the torment and anguish that await those who reject God commands this section of the Epistle of Enoch serves as a powerful reminder that God's justice is not something to be taken lightly the wicked May Prosper for a time but their end
is one of Eternal destruction unless they repent the Epistle of Enoch also gives us a closer look at the role of Angels in carrying out God's judgment throughout the Book of Enoch angels have played a key role in guiding Enoch through his vision but in this final section they become agents of divine Justice Angels like Michael Gabriel and Raphael are tasked with binding the wicked and casting them into the abyss they also serve as Protectors of the righteous ensuring that they receive their Eternal reward this role of Angels in judgment is also found in the
Bible especially in the Book of Revelation Where Angels are shown carrying out God's judgments on the earth another angel came out of the temple in heaven and he too had a sharp sickle the angel swung his sickle on the earth gathered its grapes and threw them into the great wine press of God's Wrath Revelation 14:17 to19 in both Revelation and the Epistle of Enoch angels are shown as Warriors of Justice executing God's will in the final judgment as we've journeyed through the Book of Enoch one thing has become clear these ancient texts hold profound messages
about the cosmic struggle between good and evil the Destinies of humanity and the Unseen spiritual realm from the fall of the watches and the rise of the Nephilim to the final visions of Heaven hell and the New Creation The Book of Enoch presents a prophetic narrative that touches on many themes Central to biblical prophecy but what does it all mean for us today could the visions of Enoch still hold relevance for the end times let's take a moment to reflect on the key lessons and prophetic insights we've uncovered throughout this series throughout the Book of
Enoch we've seen a consistent theme of divine judgment from the book of the Watchers to the Epistle of Enoch these texts emphasize that a day of judgment is coming when God will separate the righteous from from the Wicked the Fallen Angels the Nephilim and all who have rebelled against God will face Eternal punishment while the righteous will inherit eternal life in a new creation this vision of judgment aligns with the prophecies found throughout the Bible especially in books like Daniel and Revelation in the Book of Revelation we see a similar picture of the final judgment
where God's Throne is established and the book are opened and I saw the dead Great and Small standing Before the Throne and books were opened another book was opened which is The Book of Life the dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books Revelation 2012 just as in The Book of Enoch this judgment is not just for humans but also for the Fallen Angels who will be cast into the abyss the message is clear no sin will go unpunished and Justice will be served for all but this judgment is
not the end both Enoch and the New Testament promis the arrival of the Messiah who will bring about the restoration of all things the son of man who Enoch saw in his Visions will return to establish an eternal Kingdom of Peace Justice and righteousness The Book of Enoch provides one of the clearest depictions of the cosmic struggle between good and evil a battle that involves both humans and angels from from the rebellion of the Watchers to the rise of the Nephilim we've seen how Spiritual Beings have intervened in human history sometimes for good and sometimes
for evil this idea of a spiritual battle is also Central to the New Testament where Paul writes for our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers against the authorities against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the Heavenly realms Ephesians 6:12 The Book of Enoch gives us a behindthescenes look at this Cosmic War revealing how the rebellious Angels attempted to corrupt Humanity by teaching Forbidden Knowledge and producing the Nephilim yet we also see how God swiftly responds to these acts of rebellion sending archangels like
Michael and Gabriel to restore order and Justice one of the most intriguing aspects of the Book of Enoch is its Endtime prophecies Enoch foresaw a time of Great Tribulation where the world would be engulfed in chaos Wars and natural disasters before the final day of judgment could it be that some of the events described in Enoch's Visions are already unfolding in our time from Global unrest to Natural catastrophes many believe that we are living in the last days the very days Enoch prophesied about thousands of years ago in the New Testament Jesus also spoke of
these end times warning that there would be Wars earthquakes and famines before his return Nation will rise against nation and Kingdom against Kingdom there will be great earthquakes famines and pestilences in various places and fearful events and great signs from Heaven Luke 2110 to1 The Book of Enoch provides additional details about these Endtime events particularly in the book of dream Visions Enoch saw visions of the Nations rising and falling the righteous being persecuted and the wicked rulers being overthrown but Enoch also saw the messiah's final Victory when all things would be restored under God's rule
throughout the Book of Enoch we are given vivid descriptions of the afterlife where both the righteous and the wicked will go after the final judgment for the righteous Enoch PID a picture of Eternal peace joy and light where they will dwell with God in the new creation this mirrors the vision in the Book of Revelation where the new Heaven and new earth are described as places free from suffering and death he will wipe every tear from their eyes there will be no more death or Mourning or crying or pain for the old Order of Things
has passed away revelation 21:4 but for the wicked Enoch's Visions are far more terrifying he describes the abyss a place of eternal torment where the fallen angels Nephilim and all who rejected God will be cast this imagery Echoes the Lake of Fire in Revelation where those who reject God's grace will face Eternal punishment The Book of Enoch closes with a final message a call to repentance Enoch warns the wicked to turn from the their sins and urges the righteous to remain steadfast in their faith the Epistle of Enoch is a heartfelt plea to humanity reminding
us that God's judgment is coming but his Mercy is still available for those who seek it this message of repentance is echoed throughout the Bible especially in the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 4:17 Jesus begins his ministry with a clear call repent for the Kingdom of Heaven has come near Matthew 4:17 Enoch's final warning reminds us that we are all called to make a choice to walk the path of righteousness or the path of wickedness The Book of Enoch serves as a Timeless reminder that God's justice is inevitable but so is his love for those
who choose to follow him if you've been inspired by The Book of Enoch and its call to faithfulness be sure to hit like subscribe and leave a comment do you believe Enoch's message of repentance is still relevant today
