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Sign #1- False MessiahsSign #2- Wars & Rumors of WarsSign #3- Ethnic DisputesSign #4- FaminesSign #5- PestilencesSign #6- EarthquakesSign #7- PersecutionSign #8- The Falling AwaySign #9- False ProphetsSign #10- LawlessnessSign #11- The Preaching of the GospelSign #12- The Abomination of Desolation
** note- Matthew’s Gospel presents 14 signs, but only 12 are trackable now. 2 signs are strictly future signs. Find out more about the remaining signs in my book, Tracking the Birth Pains**
"For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I
am the Christ,’ and will mislead many
(Matthew 24:5-NASB).”
Sign #1 False Messiahs
Sun Myung Moon
Yahweh ben Yahweh
Jose Louis de Jesus
Examples of False Messiahs:
According to one of the late Rebbe’s secretaries,
the prominent rabbi said, “It’s ok to call me
Messiah.”
http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2015/11/its-okay-to-call-me-the-messiah-chabad-lubavitch-rebbe-allegedly-told-top-aide-789.html
Many “Lubavitchers” believed that Menachem
Mendel Schneerson (a.k.a.- the Rebbe) was
the Jewish Messiah.
A recent burst pipe at the Western Wall caused excitement as many
thought the Messiah had arrived!
http://www.timesofisrael.com/at-western-wall-leaky-pipe-mistaken-for-messiah/
And in that dayThe mountains will drip with sweet wine,
And the hills will flow with milk,And all the brooks of Judah will flow with water;
And a spring will go out from the house of the LORD
To water the valley of Shittim. (Joel 3:18)
Prominent Israeli Rabbi warns friend not to leave Israel
because “Messiah is with us already.”
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is the leader of the Haredi
branch of Judaism.
The Rabbi has uncharacteristically begun making bold claims about the Messiah’s appearance.
Last year, the Rabbi announced that Messiah
would come when the Shemitah year ended.
http://www.crossmap.com/blogs/rabbi-warns-friends-not-to-leave-israel-because-messiah-is-here-with-us-already-7043
For More About the TRUE Messiah
http://www.rebuildwasteplaces.com/messiah.html
“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.”
(Matthew 24:6)
Sign #2Wars & Rumors of War
Just a few of the current wars & conflicts in our world:
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/01/02/10-wars-to-watch-in-2015/
Nigeria/Boko Haram
Somalia- Civil War
DRC War
Afghanistan
Possible 3rd Intifada in Israel
Syria/ISIS
Yemen/Saudi Arabia
Iraq/ISIS
South Sudan
Libyan Civil War
After the second terrorist attack in 10 months, it appears that
Paris is suffering from a war within.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/17/opinion/frances-war-within.html?_r=0
When schools opened on Monday morning, many
children feared attending…& who can
blame them?
Soldiers routinely
patrol Paris’ streets,
airports, & railway
stations.
France’s President
said that the recent
terrorist attack was
in fact a “act of war.”
A group known as “Anonymous” has declared war on ISIS!
http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/17/anonymous-goes-to-war-with-isis-over-paris-attacks/
Israel recently banned a group known as the Islamic Movement & the
Arab MK believes this is a declaration of war!
http://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-mk-denounces-islamic-movement-ban-as-declaration-of-war/
The Islamic Movement is a radical group in
Israel that incites Arab anger concerning the Al-
Aqsa mosque.
The Shin Bet is concerned that this ban could incite
more Palestinian violence.
Nationwide protests are expected this
weekend.
Many believe that the recent Paris attacks are the start
of WWIII.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/11/15/15/paris-horror-a-taste-of-world-war-iii-fvr
The former President of the Philippines believes that the recent Paris attacks are
the start of WWIII & believes that his country is not safe from similar attacks.
“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom (Matthew 24:7a).”
Sign #3Ethnic Conflicts
Myanmar continues attacks against ethnic rebels.
http://www.voanews.com/content/myanmar-military-continues-attacks-against-ethnic-rebels/3062156.html 11/17/15
The military is battling several ethnic rebel groups over control of natural resources in their area.
Airstrikes have forced thousands of civilians to flee the area.
It is harvest time in the area & the government is being encouraged to cease fire until after the harvest.
Yazidi residents of the N. Iraqi town of Sinjar raided homes of Arab
neighbors in retaliation for their support of ISIS.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2015/11/16/militant-rampage-iraq-tears-villages-apart-raises-ethnic-tensions/wLahp7xBmiMNkiYp9QTrbO/story.html11/17/15
This past week, ISIS
lost control of Sinjar.
The Czech President recently attended an anti Islam anti migrant rally
in Prague.
http://www.france24.com/en/20151117-czech-president-attends-anti-islam-rally-revolution-anniversary 11/17/15
The rally marked the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
In 1989, Communism was officially toppled in
Czechoslovakia.
Nearly 70% of Czechs oppose the arrival of
migrants.
The current Czech President is the first to be directly elected by the people since the fall of communism.
Just a few of the many ethnic disputes happening in our
world today:
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/01/02/10-wars-to-watch-in-2015/
Brazil- Ethnic Kayapo and Pataxo
Ghana
Israel- Palestinian Intifada
Nepal
Guyana
Afghanistan- Ethnic Hazara
Myanmar
Burundi
Iran- Ethnic Azeris
Syria- ISIS- Kurds, Christians, Arabs
A recent drought has wiped out cattle in South Africa causing fears of
famine.
http://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/Drought-wipes-out-cattle-in-South-Africa-/-/1066/2959242/-/v81vfd/-/index.html
S. Africa is Africa’s most developed economy.
The recent drought claimed the lives of thousands of cattle.
Villages are praying for rain. El Nino is to blame for the
drought.
S. Sudan continues to face a humanitarian crisis!
http://en.starafrica.com/news/shapps-south-sudan-facing-worsening-crisis-and-famine.html
Conflict Droughts Poor HarvestAll contributing factors to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Areas of the World Experiencing Famine or Near Famine
Conditions:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-22/two-million-at-risk-of-famine-and-disease-in-png/6877878
Somalia
Bombay
Papua New Guinea
Bawku- Ghana
Ethiopia
Yemen
Uganda
South Sudan
“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom. And there will be famines,
pestilences, and earthquakes in various places
(Matthew 24:7)."
Sign #5Pestilences
Heavy rains have drawn a swarm of rats onto
Melbourne’s airport tarmac.
http://www.afr.com/brand/rear-window/swarm-of-rats-unleashed-on-melbourne-airport-20151116-gl0ebr
The Republic of Korea is experiencing a cluster of cases of
Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/16-november-2015-acute-respiratory-syndrome/en/ 11/17/15
84 cases were identified in Seoul, South
Korea.
55 of the cases were
diagnosed with
pneumonia.
None of the patients were
in critical condition.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/11/17/us-sexually-transmitted-disease-epidemic-worsening-cdc-says.html
Chlamydia, the most common infection, has risen to record levels.
Reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, &
syphilis all increase in 2014.
STD’s are among the diseases reported to the
CDC.
According to the CDC, the US
sexually transmitted disease
epidemic is worsening.
http://www.fis.com/fis/worldnews/worldnews.asp?country=0&monthyear=&l=e&id=80585&ndb=1&df=0
15 shrimp farms in the South of the country
have been shut down.
The viral disease began in March 2015.
It is believed the infection was
transmitted by birds.
Belize shrimp farmers have been
hit with a viral disease.
The disease has caused millions of dollars in loss of revenue.
“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom, and in various places there will be
famines and earthquakes (Matthew 24:7).”
Sign #6Earthquakes
Source U.S.G.S. (data has once again changed & table reflects new numbers as of 11/21/15 @ 5:49 P.M. EST)
A 6.1 earthquake in Greece turned a sandy beach into
a dust cloud!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3326712/Caught-camera-moment-earthquake-DESTROYS-one-world-s-beautiful-beaches.html
“Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will
kill you, and you will be hated by all nations
because of My name (Matthew 24:9).”
Sign #7Persecution
Since 2006, One thousand churches have been closed in
Aceh, Indonesia!
http://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/6868/20151117/indonesia-simmers-under-religious-persecution-over-1-000-churches-closed.htm
5 Chinese pastors were arrested on “cult” charges &
detained for 15 days!
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/church.closed.and.five.pastors.detained.in.china.over.cult.activities/70957.htm
“At that time many will fall away and will betray one
another and hate one another (Matthew 24:10).”
Sign #8The Falling Away
A pastor in Singapore was jailed for using church funds to
support his wife’s pop singing career.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/20/singapore-pastor-jailed-misusing-50m-church-funds
A church in Michigan was vandalized with the words “
God is a lie!”
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/11/20/michigan-church-vandalized-god-lie/76095000/
The Pope has been quoted as saying: “If someone is gay & is searching for the Lord & has good will then who am I to judge
them?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/30/world/europe/pope-francis-gay-priests.html?_r=0
Do you not know that we
will judge angels? How much more
matters of this life?1 Cor. 6:3
Christians in Ghana have been warned to be ware of
“Dream Specialists.”
http://www.modernghana.com/news/656934/1/beware-of-dream-specialists-pentecost-prophet-caut.html
Prophet Ebenezer Kofi Appiah said that dream interpretation only comes from God. He is correct, but Joseph & Daniel were both given the interpretation of
various dreams & they gave God the credit!
A “Prophet” from Zimbabwe has fled his town after
being accused of raping a pregnant woman.
https://www.newsday.co.zw/2015/11/19/prophet-rapes-pregnant-woman-to-change-babys-looks/
The prophet promised that he could perform a miracle on the unborn child by changing the
baby’s looks!
“Prophet” Elijah has announced Nigeria’s next
president!
http://www.360nobs.com/2015/11/abubakar-atiku-will-be-nigerias-next-president-prophet-elijah/
“Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s
love will grow cold (Matthew 24:12).”
Sign #10Lawlessness
A hotel in Mali was sieged by Islamic terrorists
& 27 people were killed.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/at-least-27-killed-in-mali-hotel-siege-2-gunmen-dead/ar-BBneMWn?ocid=ansmsnnews11
Mastermind of Paris attack used migrant crisis to
get into France!
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/11/20/france-pm-says-paris-attacks-ringleader-used-migrant-crisis-to-get-into-country/
Boko Haram, not ISIS, is now considered the
deadliest terrorist group with almost 7,000
deaths in 2014!
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/boko-haram-deadliest-terror-group-world-report-article-1.2440138
Sign #11 The Preaching of the Gospel
“This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the
whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and
then the end will come (Matthew 24:14).”
According to Operation World, over half of
the nation of Madagascar is Christian!
http://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/prayer-
cards/en/prayercards-country-ma-en.pdf
Sign#12 The Abomination of Desolation
Therefore when you see the Abomination of
Desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the
prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader
understand) (Matthew 24:15)…”
What is the Abomination of
Desolation?
Something God finds incredibly
offensive.
Can’t happen UNTIL a 3rd Jewish
Temple is built.
Egregious Act committed by the future Antichrist.
The Bible Lists Several
Abominations.
Marks the Beginning of the
Great Tribulation.
The Temple Institute has the Temple vessels
ready for when the Temple is rebuilt:
Since 1980, the Temple Institute has been hard at work
recreating the sacred vessels for the 3rd
Temple!
http://www.templeinstitute.org/vessels_gallery.htm
Click Picture For More Info
Jordan’s king intends to personally
monitor the Temple Mount cameras.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/203547
A prophecy in the book of Revelation foretells the killing of 2 Jewish witnesses on the Temple Mount during the Time of
Jacob’s Trouble.
The stage has now been set for this prophecy to find its fulfillment.
Thousands of Iranian soldiers stage mock
siege of Temple Mount!
http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Iran/Report-Thousands-of-Iranian-soldiers-stage-mock-siege-of-Temple-Mount-434845
https://www.templeinstitute.org/guide_to_ascending_the_mount.htm
Click on the map to see the route visitors
can take to ascend the Temple Mount.
“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even
so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.”
- Matthew 24:32-33