*****We’re discussing a vision from the past of present and future events to occur!!!!

(some are present future and some from the past [1967] to present time)

• apocalyptic- When Christ comes, it will be the end of the world as we know it.
• alternative – The end times are foretold in the Bible, although, "And anyone who calls on the name of the Lord can be saved."

• present through near future (2007) – 40 years from the time Israel occupied Jerusalem (1967)
• pre-apocalyptic – before the coming

• objective 2 – is the future written to being written? The future is written in the Bible, beginning to end.
• objective 3 – Knowledge of hope (the end brings hope for those who believe).

Pat Robertson explains the Signs of the Times and how today’s events are shaping our future. In the clip, he reviews all the signs and the last, the Greatest Sign of All, which must take place before the end comes and Jesus returns. Mr. Robertson also describes The Last Day. Understand God’s hand in Israel and the Middle East.

Questions for Discussion:

• Given the signs that the time is nearing for the Second Coming, do you believe the time is near?
• If so, how soon?
• How do you think these signs point to the Lord’s return?
• Or do you think the disciples were talking about another time?

Sources:

Signs of the Times. Christian Broadcast Network (CBN). Pat Robertson, 1994

Bible (NIV)

"...And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come,’" Matthew 24:3-4,14

First Sign: Times of the Gentiles fulfilled! 586BC- June 1967

(generation=40 years) Babylon Israel

"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth…and He will disclose to you what is to come." John 16:13 NASB

*Till 1967 (ended the Gentile Age-from 500B.C. till 1967), one can see what’s happened to the Gentile Nation. (Bibles taken out of schools, Russia, Britain, Germany, crime, catastrophe, famine in the millions, Roe vs. Wade, violence, crime) *the times of Noah were violent! *Points out that things have ended for the Gentiles (us) from what was prophesied. We are living through the seven signs of the end times, not the seven seals, which are broken during tribulation; the rapture has not occurred. The Bible states that the generation (1967-2007) will see something occur. (Opinion?)

"And Jesus’s disciples said, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming, and the end of the age?" And Jesus answered and said to them, "See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in my name, saying, "I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many.’" Matthew 24:3-5

"But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be…holding to a form of Godliness, although they have denied its power; and avoid such ones as these. "For among them are those who enter into households and captivate weak women weighed down with sins, led on by various impulses, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of truth." 2 Timothy 3:1-7

(David Koresh claimed to be antichrist, Charles Manson, Jones Town Massacre)

"And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it shall be also in the days of the son of Man." Luke 17:26

"Then God said to Noah, ‘The end of all flesh has come before me; for the earth is filled with violence because of them; and behold, I am about to destroy them with the earth!" Genesis 6:13

"and you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom…" Matthew 24:6-7

*19^th century (bloodiest in history) In the Middle East, warfare is a constant feature of life. (Bosnia, Jerusalem, Palestine’s Gaza Strip, gangs, random violence, car jacking, domestic terror)

"And they questioned Him, saying, ‘when therefore will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place…?’ Then he continued by saying to them, ‘…and there will be great earthquakes and in various places plaques and famines; and ‘there will be great terrors and great signs from heaven.’" Luke 21.7, 10-11

"And a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters, and the name of the star is called Wormwood; and many men died from the waters, because they became bitter." Revelations 8:10-11

Wormwood (Russian) = Chernobyl (April 1986) Ukraine (This was foretold!)

"And the second angel sounded and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood; and a third of the creatures, which were in the sea and had life, had died; and a third of the ships were destroyed." Revelations 8:8&9

(tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, typhoons in India, Panama City, Florida (sinful)

"And as he was setting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, ‘Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sing of Your coming, and of the end of the age?’ And Jesus answered and said to them,… And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come."’ Matthew 24:3-4, 14

This gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness and then Shall The End Come!!!!!

Preaching to the People!!!! Gospel will spread to all nations, like wildfire.

"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; and they cry out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." Revelations 7:9-10

(The Book of Revelations is not for the people that live today, but for people that are going to have to live through tribulation. It a sign of Hope!)

"But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. "And He told them a parable: "Behold the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know yourselves that summer is now near. "Even so you, too, when you see these things happening, recognize that summer is near." Luke 21:28-31

"Be on guard, that your hearts may not be weighted down, with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day come on you suddenly like a trap; for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth. "But keep on the alert at all times, praying in order that you may keep strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:34-36

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21