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1. -The nation Israel would be born in one day (Isaiah 66:8). On May 14, 1948 Israel became a nation.

The Jews would begin to regather in Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12; Ezekiel 37:21-22; 38:8; Luke 21:29-31). Over five million Jews have returned to Israel in recent times! This is unprecedented in human history. Never has a people group been dispersed for hundreds of years to every corner of the globe, and then regathered back to their homeland. Yet, God said it and He has done it before our very eyes!

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2. - Returning Jews would come from the north, south, east, and west (Isaiah 43:5-6; Jeremiah 31:7-10). Amazingly, nearly a million Jews have emigrated from Russia in the north. Over 100,000 Ethiopian Jews have emigrated from the south (Zephaniah 3:10). Since 1948, Jews have emigrated from Europe, Asia, the Americas, everywhere!

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3. The returning Jews would have no king until Yeshua returns (Hosea 3:4-5). As foretold, Israel has been without a king for over 2500 years. Amazingly, not only is Israel no longer a theocracy, but today the Jewish state is governed by a democracy comprised of multiple political parties.

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4. - Chaotic weather would increase. (Luke 21:25-26). Yeshua foresaw the seas and the waves roaring in the last days. He also likened these signs to birth pangs (Matthew 24:8). The Greek word odin, often translated as sorrows in Matthew 24:8, literally means birth pangs. As delivery draws near, birth pangs always increase in both intensity and frequency. Of course chaotic weather is not new, but there are indications that we are witnessing an increase in strange weather.

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5. - There would be a move toward a global government (Daniel 2:40-44; 7:23; Revelation 13:7-8). The former Roman Empire which encompassed present-day Europe would revive and eventually dominate the world. The European Union has steadily moved forward in its attempt to unite Europe politically and economically. It has succeeded in creating a European parliament, a court, and a common currency. And globalization is not unique to Europe, it is happening everywhere.

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6. -Ethnic conflicts would be prevalent (Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10). Yeshua used the Greek word ethnos to describe the last days battles. Today, as never in history, we have ethnic group rising against ethnic group.

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7. -Great earthquakes in diverse places foreseen (Luke 21:11; Isaiah 24:19-20; Revelation 6:12-14;16:18-20). Seismic activity appears to be on the rise.

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8. Yeshua said believers would be hated for His name's sake (Luke 21:17; Revelation 6:9-11; 20:4). The banning of the Bible, prayer, & the Ten Commandments in some public venues reflects this trend. Also consider that more Christians were martyred (& continue to be martyred in hostile Islamic nations) during the past century than during all previous history.

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9. Apostasy (abandoning God's laws) would occur just before the Antichrist is revealed (2 Thessalonians 2:3). Increasingly, experience-chasing "Christianity" is replacing the Bible as the standard for saving faith. The ecumenical movement is striving for unity at the expense of truth. Messiah's exclusive claims are negated in the name of tolerance.

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10. There would be a move towards a one-world religion (Revelation 13:8, 12; Revelation 17). Today, as never before, we are witnessing religions joining hands in the name of 'peace' and 'tolerance'.

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Learning the Signs of the Times

I hope that these resources will get you started on your own study of the scriptures to understand prophecies that must be fulfilled before the return of Yeshua the Messiah. Major events are happening so quickly now, especially with the technology that mankind now has in it's power...conditions of the national and world-stage can change in an instant. It's important to know what the Bible says so we can keep watch & be prepared to stand unashamed before the Lord Yeshua!

What Will an End-Time Society Look Like?

These are some prophecies that describe the moral condition of society during the last days:
 

Epidemic drug use foreseen (Revelation 9:21). The Greek word translated as "sorcery" is "pharmakeia" which also refers to the use of mind-altering, trance-inducing substances traditionally used by pagan priests, witches, and those who consult demons to practice divination. In our times, these substances include both illegal drugs or prescription drugs. Addiction to mind-altering illegal drugs and prescription drugs has risen sharply in these last days.
 

Sorceries referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15). Today, interest in the occult is flourishing, as evident in pop culture (ie: astrology, psychic readings, tarot card readings, New Age meditations & trances, resurgence of pagan witchcraft / wicca, vampire obsessions, etc.)
 

People would be lovers of themselves (2 Timothy 3:1-2). Some people post a new "selfie" of themselves almost every day. This generation, like no other, regards self above all else. Self-love, self-esteem, self-reliance, self-gratification, are encouraged by the media, schools, psychologists, etc. In contrast, Yeshua taught self-denial. Even many churches today preach a "feel good about yourself" message while neglecting the development of Godly character and service to God.
 

Youth would become increasingly rebellious & disrespectful (2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12)
 

Humanity would become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5). No generation in history has had so many means to entertain and arouse the senses. Every imaginable hedonistic pleasure is available and has become big business.
 

Homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age. Yeshua warned that the last days would be like the days of Lot who lived in wicked Sodom (Luke 17:28-30). We know that the root of Sodom's sin was pride and complacency (Ezekiel 16:49) as it is today. However, Sodom's lasting infamy stemmed from their aggressive homosexual sin (Genesis 19; Jude 1:7). Today, the homosexual agenda is flaunted and forced upon our entire society.
 

People would reject the sound doctrine of the Word of God and follow the doctrines of men that appeal to their own lusts (2 Timothy 4:3-4; Acts 20:29-30). Others would confess faith in Christ, but not obey His Word (Matthew 24:48-51; Matthew 7:22-23).
 

Idolatry would be pervasive (Revelation 9:20; 13:12-15; 19:20; Micah 5:10-15; Zechariah 13:1-2). An idol is anything that competes for the attention due only to our Creator. Statues, images, charms, false gods, angels, apparitions, as well as possessions, position, pleasure, a person, self, and any created thing can all become idols (Romans 1:18-25).
 

Blasphemy would be common (2 Timothy 3:2; Revelation 16:9, 11, 21). Consider how often people use their Creator's name (God, Lord, or Jesus Christ) as a curse word. What they have done is liken the One who is the source of every blessing (eyesight, sunsets, food, family, friends, etc.) to a four-letter curse word. 60 years ago, Hollywood rarely used God's name in vain. Movie makers back then knew that society, their market wouldn't tolerate that line being crossed. Today, nearly every movie includes blasphemy.
 

Sexual immorality would be rampant (Jude 18; Revelation 9:21). Keep in mind, Yeshua said whoever looks to lust has already committed adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). Therefore, God equates Internet porn, lustful movies, TV shows, and magazines to fornication. The availability and consumption of sensual products has exploded in our generation.
 

People would sear their conscience so they could continue in sin (1 Timothy 4:2). The conscience is where God reveals right and wrong. Con means "with" and science means "knowledge". Therefore, when we continue to sin knowingly (with knowledge), or violate God's moral law, we repeatedly violate our own conscience. Each time we violate our conscience, it becomes more calloused, more hardened, until it's completely seared, or killed, meaning, we permanently lose our sensitivity to sin & our capacity to repent. It's a point of no return and no one knows their conscience's threshold, or at what point their conscience will become "seared". So it's a dangerous game that people play, when they say, I'll do this one more time, & repent later, because before they know it, they'll slip into a permanently unrepentant state, unable to receive forgiveness.
 

People would mock the warning signs of the end of the age saying, "These signs have always been around" (2 Peter 3:3-4). The Bible even reveals their motivation - they love lust.

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