Many people don’t believe we are the generation who will see the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, but the evidence is all around us.
When the Lord’s disciples asked Him about the signs of the time of His return, He answered by giving them the following list of early warning signs, which He described as birth pangs.
- Appearance of many false prophets (Matthew 24:5)
- Wars and rumors of wars (Matthew 24:6-7)
- Famines (Matthew 24:7)
- Earthquakes (Matthew 24:7)
The birth pangs would be followed by a time of tribulation, which would include the following signs.
- Increased persecution of believers (Matthew 24:9)
- A great falling away from the faith (Matthew 24:10)
- More false prophets (Matthew 24:11)
- Increased lawlessness (Matthew 24:12)
- Most people’s love will grow cold (Matthew 24:12)
- The rise of an evil king attempting to rule from the temple in Jerusalem, which implies the temple will be rebuilt (Matthew 24:15)
The Lord Jesus further explained the generation that sees these signs will not all pass away before all of them are fulfilled (Matthew 24:32-34). So when we see these signs, beginning with the birth pangs, we know we are getting close. In other words, these events will not drag on for hundreds of years, but will all be fulfilled within a matter of decades, within the span of a generation, which scriptures define as seventy to eighty years (Psalm 90:10).
One of the major events that must be fulfilled before the Lord’s return is the rebirth of the nation of Israel. The Lord Jesus did not mention it specifically in his list, but he implied it by giving instructions to the people of Judea to flee to the mountains when they see the lawless one enter the temple in Jerusalem (Matthew 24:16). So they must be living in the land of Judea at that time.
The prophet Isaiah stated it more directly:
11 Then it will happen on that day that the Lord will again recover the second time with His hand the remnant of His people, who will remain, from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
12 And He will lift up a standard for the nations and assemble the banished ones of Israel, and will gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. (Isaiah 11:11-12)
Isaiah specifically stated they would return to the land of Israel from the nations of the earth “a second time” because it already happened once before after their exile to Babylon and Assyria. Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled with the re-birth of modern Israel on May 15, 1948.
No other nation has ever returned to their homeland to rise again after being conquered and scattered among the nations, but Israel has done it twice. For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the instructions given to the people of Judea by the Lord Jesus can be fulfilled.
I believe Israel’s rebirth in 1948 marked the beginning of the season of birth pangs. Wars and rumors of wars followed immediately as the new nation was invaded the next day by mechanized armies from five Arab nations in what appeared to be a quick ending to their new nation. Israel had no navy and no military aircraft. Their fighting force consisted largely of emaciated holocaust survivors. Yet against unbelievable odds, God gave them the victory.
More wars followed in 1967 and 1973. Israel was attacked in 1991 by scud missiles from Iraq, which did amazingly little damage as the missiles were either shot down, missed their targets, or in some cases miraculously blown out to sea. Even during times of peace, Israel has been constantly terrorized by Islamic militants. Yet, surrounded by enemies on all sides and hated by most of the world, Israel has not only survived, but has thrived as a military power and an economic miracle.
The rebirth of Israel was such a significant event in the spiritual realm, evidence shows the earth itself was changed and has never been the same. Data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which is a scientific agency of the United States federal government, shows a dramatic increase in major earthquake activity ever since the rebirth of Israel. The graph below shows earthquake activity in ten-year increments from 1900 to 2019.
The chart shows earthquakes over 5.6 magnitude because that is the threshold for major destruction. Amazingly, the final decade, 2010 to 2019, is still in progress with over three years still remaining, but it has already exceeded all previous periods. The trend is clearly up and accelerating.
The USGS has no agenda, no reason to fabricate historical data. Yet, the evidence shows the earth has been reeling ever since the rebirth of Israel. I believe we are seeing the beginning of the fulfillment of what the prophet Isaiah saw:
19 The earth is broken asunder, the earth is split through, the earth is shaken violently.
20 The earth reels to and fro like a drunkard and it totters like a shack, for its transgression is heavy upon it, and it will fall, never to rise again.
21 So it will happen in that day, that the Lord will punish the host of heaven on high, and the kings of the earth on earth.
22 They will be gathered together like prisoners in the dungeon, and will be confined in prison; and after many days they will be punished.
23 Then the moon will be abashed and the sun ashamed, for the Lord of hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and His glory will be before His elders. (Isaiah 24:19-23)
Earthquake activity will continue to increase until the Lord returns, climaxing after the seventh bowl of God’s wrath is poured out. Then there will be a great earthquake unlike any other in history.
17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, “It is done.”
18 And there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder; and there was a great earthquake, such as there had not been since man came to be upon the earth, so great an earthquake was it, and so mighty.
19 The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the great was remembered before God, to give her the cup of the wine of His fierce wrath.
20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. (Revelation 16:12-14)
Conclusion:
Just as the Lord Jesus prophesied, Isaiah identified increased earthquake activity as a sign of the Lord’s soon return. Surely we are the generation who will see all of these things fulfilled.
It is time for God’s people to understand the hour is late and it is time to prepare for His return. It is time for pastors to stop avoiding teaching these scriptures for fear of alarming the people. God will hold them accountable.
Let us not be like the five foolish virgins who were unprepared when the bridegroom returned. They missed His return because they failed to keep oil for their lamps. Those who were ready went into the wedding feast, but the five foolish virgins knocked on the door, saying, “Lord, Lord, open up for us.”
He answered, “Truly I say to you, I do not know you.”
We must be on the alert, keeping oil in our lamps, because we don’t know the day nor the hour (Matthew 25:1-13).
Author: James Bailey
James Bailey is an author, business owner, husband and father of two children. His vision is to broadcast the good news of Jesus Christ through blog sites and other media outlets.
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Amen James, Amen! Very informative and scriptural! I knew when I first read a post from z3 that it was something special from our Lord! Thank you for your diligence and sacrifices so that Jesus may work through you to touch the heart of others as it has my own heart. God bless you!
I can’t believe pastors aren’t getting their people excited. I wish I could preach I’d get everyone worked up! church would not let out until we shouted “The King. Is coming” loud crazy excitement and worship. Preparing everyone for how exciting and worth it he is!!! That’s what we need right now. Happy people aren’t scared and defeated. His perfect love casts out all fear and if pasteurs could spread that joy what a different world this would be!!! His kingdom would come on earth as it is in heaven!! Thanks James!
Song- “THE KING IS COMING” by Bill Gaither
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1UHi-iqYuY
The king is coming!!!! Hallelujah!!! Come soon Jesus come soon. We long for you we wait for you we watch we expect praise the mighty King!!! Hallelujah!!!!!
“THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS” by G. F. Handel.
After he finished composing the Oratorio, “The Messiah” (all based on Scripture), he exclaimed, “I have seen the face of God!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI6dsMeABpU
I dont think most people would stick around to hear your message. Most people get angry and dont want to face that things are getting ready to change. I have a lot of friends that see me coming and run away from me as they dont want to hear about what I have to say. I am excited for the return of our King but most people are in love with this world.
Guild
Sounds like you are anointed to do this. It’s not only the pastors job, but every believer
Go for it!! The cloud of witnesses are cheering you on too
James,
Great article. My business partner is not a Christian , I showed him that chart as well as other charts about current events not only with Israel but other countries. To us who have eyes to see it’s so obvious but for the spiritually blind it’s in one ear out the other. Like Ken said below thank you for all your hard work. Z3 is a true blessing.
I am glad you showed it to your partner. I think it helps unbelievers when they can see hard facts supporting these ancient prophecies.
James ,
How does this sit with Terry Bennetts timeline given by Gabriel ?
It indicates we are getting close and the time is shorter than most people think.
James ,
I’m with you all the way on this post –Yes come Lord Yeshua !
Question ? What about Terry Bennett ? You had stuck with that timeline
for as long as I remember . Do we leave for ” Supper ” and come back with
Jesus on horeseback ? Then will His feet touch the Mt. of Olives ?
Will this be the timeline Gabriel spoke about ? Sincerely KC
I still believe the timeline given to Terry Bennett was accurate, but it did not reveal the timing of the rapture. He was told we would reach 666 by 2028, which means the world government, economy, and religion would all come under the control of the antichrist by then. I believe that means the 42-month reign of the antichrist starts in 2028, which would conclude in 2032.
Regarding your other question about coming back after the rapture, the scriptures tell us everyone who takes part in the first resurrection will reign with the Lord for one thousand years on the earth, so that means we are all coming back here.
4 Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also, I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
5 The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Edana, yes Terry Bennett did say that: ” he said in the last set of 7 years which runs from 2021 to 2028 he said that he saw the pope ordering his flock to worship the Antichrist”, as you quoted above. He also said in a Prophesy Club news letter two years ago that I have hanging on my living room wall that in the current 7 year period Spain, France, Italy and Greece would ask for a Napoleon type leader and Satan would say yes. This means the A/C is on stage at the beginning of the last 7 year period, 2022.
Edana, it’s a pleasure to meet another Terry Bennett fan. Who else has had an angel sit down and talk with them several days in a row? Has he ever said that the last 7 year period is the tribulation? Has he ever been told the timing of the rapture? Sometimes I think God has deliberately made the timing of the rapture obscure because there are so many calling themselves Christians who won’t be raptured but can be saved during the tribulation. In any event I am rapture ready. GB
And that is believable since the antichrist is already on stage now.
James, don’t you think the Sunnis (ISIS) attacking Syria and Iraq could be the King of the South attacking the King of the North, the Shiites, Dan.11:40??? Couldn’t Obama sign the UN peace deal and be sent to the ME to enforce it? He could be in secret negotiations as we speak!! The neocons could also provoke a war with Russia at the drop of a hat to cover up the debt crisis and put Hillary into power. The elites have not gone on vacation. Lindsey Williams, Stan Johnson and Doug Metzger have all said Trump won’t be inaugurated. Plus we are in a Jubilee year, no small thing considering the past two Jubilees, 1917 & 1967.
Good morning James—thank you for this comprehensive note .
I have been in this very word v 5 –that you quoted : The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended–
pondering that it will be a 1000 yr. wait for those that except Jesus
after the rapture—during the tribulation—-What a point to make for those we witness to !!!
The fact also that Mena made and others like her, that Jesus
told her that only one in 10 are ready brides– ! Sobering —
Half to be totally emerged in Love with Him —thank you Holy
Spirit for Your love flowing through me and out to a dying world !
Make me a bright light for You Yeshua—as this world darkens!
There is an additional interesting point to consider in this post:
“A Sobering Thought about The Parable of the Ten Virgins” (12/4/2015).
https://believeacts2blog.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/12-4-15-a-sobering-thought-about-the-parable-of-the-ten-virgins/
Peggy A. ,
A big hug —for this & all you do !
I think of Mary at the feet of Jesus—-then I think of all the
distractions–like , as of Martha—-that keep me from His feet !
One other prophet was told only 1 out of every 1,000 that call themselves Christians will be taken in the Rapture.
James, “the rest of the dead” of verse 5 Dake says and I agree are the unsaved of the second resurrection of the dead that will be judged at the White Throne Judgement of the lost. That company won’t be complete until after the final rebellion at the end of the millennium.
I agree. Missing the first resurrection would be a terrible fate.
Bob Adolph
Are you saying , after the rapture and during the tribulation or
Great trib , that not one with be saved—when do the Jewish people
recognize Yeshua as Lord ? What about the saints that are beheaded for Christ–call out to God ” when are we avenged ?”
Think of all the videos loved ones —gone in the rapture have
left –? The Word in their hearts –that they remember Mom
talking about—–will they become void ?
Back to the beheaded—Jesus tells them –a while longer
and all the saints that are killed for My sake ,the number is not
yet complete ???
The Great White Throne is the judgement of the lost —
—-think of His mercy —that we are not standing next to our
lost brother when his name is not found in ” The Book ” !!!
1948 plus 70yrs is 2018 !!!!!!
So it’s a lot sooner than we think!!!!!!
“It is time for God’s people to understand the hour is late and it is time to prepare for His return. It is time for pastors to stop avoiding teaching these scriptures for fear of alarming the people. God will hold them accountable.” Amen, the signs are all around us. So many Christians avoiding the truth to peddle a false love. We need to be ready.
And, we ask, “Why would the L-rd allow us to encounter someone spreading misinfo/disinfo, willfully?” (Matthew 24:11)
I have had this experience, and I understood why, only a few months later. The purpose was so that I would have the courage to a give a word of warning to another person (a person in a position of great authority), concerning a far more serious matter. This was the kind of person who deemed themselves, untouchable and exempt from any sort of correction. Surely, the L-rd had asked many people to go to this person in this position of authority, but such assignments are often declined.
So, the L-rd gave me a bit of practice, in a less serious situation, so that I would not hesitate in a more serious situation.
Many people prefer the voice of wolves to The Great Shepherd.
Amazing detail – appreciate greatly reading your posts!
Thanks James Lincoln! I guess we will know soon if it is accurate.
Please remember that the Letter kills but the spirit gives life ll Cor 3:4-6. So the saints of God are the temple of God, the saints are Israel, the saints are Zion ect. They may build another temple over there but that is not what it is talking about. The Bible is full of parables and metaphors and allegories that we need eyes to see. The holy place is where He dwells, in His saints not on rocks and ground. Israel rejected Christ, that land is desolate until they return to Him. The body of Christ is the only temple with a holy place. We are the sacrifice (Rom 12:1-2) not chickens and goats. Fleeing to the mountains may represent running to the Most High God.
The construction of the third temple in Jerusalem is not a parable or a metaphor. It is a specific prophecy about a specific place and it is repeated several times. For more details, see my previous post.
https://z3news.com/w/obama-facilitate-construction-third-temple-jerusalem/
James and Susan, can we not say that there are partial fulfillments of Bible prophecy, and dual fulfillments. I believe so. Therefore whilst Jesus has certainly fulfilled prophecy regarding the Temple, there will be a further fulfillment, an end time one, where a physical rebuilding of the Temple will happen and an abomination will occur. One does not cancel out the other. They both are parts of the same prophecy, the spiritual and the physical. Susan, I think your sentence “They may build another temple over there but that is not what it is talking about” needs to be amended. Jesus came to rebuild His temple within believers, but unbelievers do not understand this. And this of course is what the Antichrist knows only too well. That the world will fall on its knees and worship him if he sets himself up in the very place, rebuilt, that all the religious ones venerate. This sign is further proof/confirmation that the end of the age is very near and a warning for those who remain in Judah to flee when they see this happening. Matthew 24. Verse 15 says “let the reader understand” but unfortunately, many readers have not and do not understand.
Netanyahu has invited Russia and the US to build the third temple in Israel. If Trump makes it to the WH I can see him doing this…if the fairy tale continues..
Check out the last two videos by SHANNON JOHNSON (Bold Sojah 4 Christ).
They are short. In the latest video (1 minute or so) he says “Hang on. It’s almost over now”……..very sobering.
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBoldsojah4christ
Woah, I watched the rider on the white horse. Really good. I see there are two? I have to go back and watch the second one.
Thanks for this – Very interesting correlations on the EQ intervals and rate of occurences
“Wake UP! Jesus is COMING! 40 DAYS as a time of REPENTANCE”
though REVEREND MARY
When you see the 3 days of non-stop violence on TV, count those as days one, two, and three. Mark your calendar 37 more days to total the FORTY DAYS.
At the end she gives many Scriptures that mention Forty Days, and a quick few words about what they refer to.
Published on Dec 9, 2016
Reverend Mary says:
“I am excited about what the LORD is doing…get ready brothers and sisters in Christ we are sooon to go to our heavenly home.. A period of 40 days has been given for everyone to be ready! I have prayed over this WORD for more than a week… The Father has said give it!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTp_fm8gbGI
This is very similar to the 1st video posted above. There is a little more clarity in some areas. This time the Scriptures for 40 days are spoken without the few quick words that reference what each Scripture is about.
This time, she states that she believes that the 3 Days of Non-stop Violence which will be seen on TV could begin anywhere in this time-frame:
December 25, 2016 until January 2, 2017.
“40 days given to repent! Jesus is COMING”
through REVEREND MARY
Published on Dec 9, 2016
Reverend Mary says:
“3 days of non-stop violence followed by earthquake and tsunami then asteroid and attack by missiles”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXJ_fmAAnzg
Oh, I’m sorry, the last date of the time-frame given by Reverend Mary is
JANUARY 20, 2017 (not January 2, 2017)!
Here’s a post that correlates with REVEREND MARY’S word about the ASTEROID as well as the need for REPENTANCE.
“Multiple Dreams about A Comet Judgement AND a Strong Urgency to Call the Body of Christ to Repentance. (9/19/2015).
https://believeacts2blog.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/9-19-15-multiple-dreams-about-a-comet-judgement-and-the-strong-urgency-to-call-the-body-of-christ-to-repentance/
And here’s one more:
“Dream- The Comet” (8/9/2015).
https://believeacts2blog.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/dream-the-comet/
WARNING DREAM FROM 4-21-15 – The Comet
See the last three words for what the Holy Spirit told Linda Clay in the above dream:
“I (Linda Clay) had a brief flash of a dream. . . a comet hit the earth.
As I woke up, I heard the Holy Spirit say: ‘Millions will die’.”
Regarding the incoming asteroid or comet, I may suggest to visit the website with the taken pictures since November; the photographer lives near Mexico City at an altitude of almost 6200 feet and takes pictures regularly at dawn and sunset from the same spot and with professional infrared and ultraviolet filters whereby he shows how the asteroid is advancing. Since 18 nov. the comet came to ‘stay’ before the sun and ‘hides’ apparently there still coming toward us. His pictures are complete with all data, i.e. not the typical CGI (computer generated imaginery) from many so call astronomers, but real pictures with no Photoshop manipulation and all shot’s data. It may be interesting to follow. Although the person obviously explains the objects in Spanish (in a tab saying “Lo Tecnico”, i.e. the technicalities), everyone can see clearly the pictures and ‘see’ planet X or Nibiru or whatever you desire to call it. With the professional shots he distinguishes very well among the sun (always the biggest light), the comet and the flare of the lens. I would recommend specially to watch the following shots: 3rd Nov, 15th (amazing photo! With comet next to the sun), and since 18th nov till now it seems he stays before the sun, but on the other hand it’s very strange how the sun shines and the form the light takes around it. Remember till now it isn’t possible to see this with normal cameras for lack of infrared and ultraviolet filters. Take a look; it’s worthwhile and enjoy waiting meanwhile we pray for the conversion and salvation of all peoples. God bless!
The site: https://carloscalzada.com/x