#ourCOG Daily Brief [March 3, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 3, 2026.

In today’s top stories, a recent experiment in the U.S. revealed significant flaws in relying on AI for daily decisions, raising questions about its touted problem-solving capabilities. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Israeli offensive against Iran continues, with President Trump reportedly attempting an untested strategy of outsourcing regime change by calling on the Iranian people to rise up. This move carries political risks given congressional non-authorization and public opposition to military action. Domestically, a contentious Republican primary in Texas for the U.S. Senate is going down to the wire, highlighting internal GOP tensions and national concerns about the seat. On the world stage, the conflict in the Middle East is widening. Many Iranians, including students, are expressing complex emotions; while some initially welcomed news of the supreme leader’s death, concerns persist that the job of regime change remains incomplete, a topic explored in an interview detailing the war’s origins, potential successors, and its broader implications.

Our video highlights for today include the Chapel service featuring Nick Dalton from March 3, 2026, a Global Call To Prayer, and a short titled ‘What Happens When God Pours Out His Spirit,’ tagged with #holyspirit and #blessings.

In FaithNews, a Church Planting Intensive is set for March 11th through 13th, a Church Files an Emergency Appeal to Resume Worship, ‘The Bible Recap’ has hit the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts, and a Multi Million Dollar Gift has launched a New Era for SMCH.

Shifting to prophecy news, recent reports indicate tragic events and escalating conflicts. From March 3rd, the FBI is investigating a mass shooting on Sixth Street that left three dead and fourteen injured, with initial indicators pointing to terrorism. This follows a significant development on March 2nd, where the IDF announced the completion of eliminating top Iranian terror axis officials, notably including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as part of their ‘War of Revival.’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking on March 1st, asserted that these U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, which have reportedly struck around 500 targets, will ultimately lead to peace. The confirmation of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death in an Israeli strike during a massive joint military operation between the U.S. and Israel was initially reported on February 28th.

Finally, looking at Jewish history, on this day, March 4th, we recall that in 457 BCE, Ezra and his followers departed Babylonia for Jerusalem, as chronicled in the Book of Ezra. Fast forward to 1193, we mark the passing of Saladin, the renowned Muslim leader credited with retaking Jerusalem from the Crusaders and defeating Richard the Lionhearted. Notably, Maimonides served as a physician in his court, though some historical debate exists regarding whether it was Saladin himself or his brother-in-law. And in 1152, Frederick Barbarossa, a Crusader known for his unusual protection of Jews, issued warnings to priests and monks against preaching anti-Jewish sermons.