Why the study of End Times Prophecy is Important

1. To understand Satan’s tactics to kill, steal and destroy.

2. The Bible teaches about End Times Prophecy and the Coming of Messiah.

3. Jesus warns us to watch and be ready for His return

End Time Markers before the Rapture

WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS (SABER RATTLING)

(THE GOG/MAGOG WAR OF EZEKIEL 38-39)

THE REVIVED ROMAN EMPIRE: ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT AND CURRENCY

ONE WORLD RELIGION - THE RISE IN RELIGIOUS CONFLICT

ANTI-SEMITISM WILL RISE

End Time Markers before the Rapture

FEARFUL SIGHTS AND GREAT SIGNS FROM HEAVEN

BIRTH PAINS OF NATURE FALSE MESSIAH’S

THE INCREASE OF KNOWLEDGE AND NEW TECHNOLOGY

REBUILDING OF THE JEWISH TEMPLE

For the Christian we are watching for the signs of the times – the

birth pains.Because when these things begin

to take place our redemption draws near.

We don’t go through the Tribulation nor should we fear

because we are not subject to the wrath of God.

Wars and Rumors of Wars1. War in Afghanistan (1978-Present)

2. Islamic insurgence in Nigeria (2001-Present)

3. War in North-West Pakistan (2004-Present)

4. Mexican Drug War (2006-Present)

5. Syrian Civil War (2011-Present)

Wars and Rumors of Wars6. Iraqi Insurgency (Post U.S. withdrawal: 2011-

Present)7. Egyptian internal political conflict with the

Muslim Brotherhood (2012-2013)8. Central African Republic conflict (2012-

Present)9. Islamic North Sudan attacking South Sudan in

the Nuba Mountains (2011–Present)10. South Sudanese political crisis (2013-Present)

Gog/Magog InvasionThis is a Russian/Islamic military strike against Israel prophesied in Ezekiel 38&39

Anti-Semitism and the Rise of Islam

Iran President Hassan Rouhani

Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda, a minister, says he is God

PROPHECY ISSUES TO WATCH FOR IN 2014

• Iran acquiring a nuclear bomb • Destabilization of Iraq – this will be the

Anti-Christ’s headquarters during the Tribulation.

• Russia will continue to grow in power and influence in the Middle East.

• Israel will lose allies and the rise of Anti-Semitism.

Concluding Thoughts form 2 Peter 3:10-18

Have Holy conduct and godliness – verse 11

Look forward to a new Heaven and Earth: The Blessed Hope – verses 13-14Be at peace, for God is in control – verse 14

Be longsuffering so that more people can come to know Christ – verse 15

Concluding Thoughts form 2 Peter 3:10-18

Watch out for people that will twist the scriptures. Don’t listen to false prophets – verse 16Stand firm in the truth lest you fall away – verse 17Grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord – verse 18