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What Should We Watch to Discern the Times
What Should We Watch to
Discern the Times
What key trends should we expect to see when we compare the state of the world with prophesies in the Bible?
by Darris McNeely
What trends should we expect on the
world scene over the next few years?
With the approach of a new millennium, an increasing number of people vaguely expect
that Jesus Christ will return in the near future. Should we expect Him to return
soon?
The Good News is committed to spreading the announcement that Jesus Christ
will return to establish the Kingdom of God (Matthew 24:14). The word gospel means
"good news," and it is from this message that The Good News draws
its name.
But the Bible states that certain conditions must exist and specific events must
come to pass before Jesus will return. Jesus Himself was clear about this, giving
a detailed prophecy of end-time settings and events in the Olivet prophecy recorded
in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. (To better understand His predictions, be sure
to request your free copy of You Can Understand Bible Prophecy.)
What are some of these trends and conditions? Can we recognize them as they come
into play?
At one point in His ministry Jesus's enemies challenged Him to provide a sign that
He was indeed who He said He was. Notice His response: "Hypocrites! You know
how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times"
(Matthew 16:3).
He warned His challengers they should have been able to recognize that certain biblical
prophecies were being fulfilled before their eyes. Dozens of long-standing prophecies
were fulfilled in His birth, life and ministry, and many more would be accomplished
in events surrounding His death and resurrection. But these people remained blind
and undiscerning, unable to recognize what was taking place.
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