Only through the lens of the Bible can we understand the trajectory of world events
By Nathan Jones, Harbinger’s
You’ve likely heard the idiom, “Hindsight is 20/20.” Concerning the context of this idiom, it doesn’t relate to physical sight, but rather to the clarity, perception, or understanding of past events. It’s easier to analyze and evaluate situations when looking back at them with the benefit of knowing what has happened, as opposed to predicting or understanding things in the present moment. As you know, we often understand situations better and more clearly after they’ve happened, rather than before or while they are happening.
The following Bible prophecy teachers were warning us to look out for these particular end times signs.
The world against the Jews
Olivier Melnick: There’s been a dramatic rise in antisemitism since Hamas’ invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023. Not only was Israel hit severely by Hamas (and they behaved like animals, we all understand that), but the whole world turned a corner as a result. You see a lot more antisemitism being expressed in America and around the world, and the boldness in which these people are expressing their Antisemitism has been quite shocking. There’s always been Antisemitism, but now, people are out marching in the streets. They are actually proud of their antisemitism!
In Jeremiah 31:35-37, God gave a recipe to anybody who wants to completely get rid of the Jews. He says if you can measure the sky, sun, and moon, and count all the stars, then He will forsake Israel. It’s God’s way of saying it’s not going to happen. People need to watch what’s happening in the Middle East—in Israel—because the prophetic time clock is ticking. I believe it was Jan Markell who said, “The world is not falling into pieces, rather, it is falling into place.” Bear in mind, I don’t think we’ve entered the Tribulation just yet, but I think that people are starting to see prophetic events falling into place.
Apostasy in the Church
Don Perkins: A lot of pastors are being forced to deal with end time prophecy because of prophetic events transpiring all over the world. Churches are being tempted to fall into apostasy like never before. We’re seeing a lot of that today. People are turning away from the faith. We are suffering from scriptural illiteracy in our churches. I’m praying that more pastors would get back into the Word of God.
Rise of the One-World government
J.B. Hixson: I believe we’re seeing a coalescence of several Antichrist system events taking shape all at once. Right now we’re in an election year. The U.S. economy is worse than ever. I mean, it’s been on life support for decades, but now it’s really bad. The biggest sign related to the rise of the one-world government that’s changing daily is artificial intelligence and the role of technology in Satan’s attempt to take over the world. That’s something to watch. It won’t be long before governments are going to be able to see everybody, control everybody, track our movements, as well as regulate our buying and selling.
Growing fearfulness
Mondo Gonzales: We are being spoon-fed fear. Jesus warned us, “Let no one deceive you.” Deception will rise significantly with AI and quantum computing. With this technology, discernment’s going to be out the window. So, we’re going to have to stay close to the Word of God.
The Gog-Magog war of Ezekiel 38-39
Lee Brainard: We are seeing the world growing darker and darker all around us. But, for the believer with the eye of faith, every dark cloud has a silver lining. The silver lining here is the prophetic mileposts that tell us the coming of our Lord Jesus is getting nearer. A hegemony is growing among Russia, Turkey, and Iran. These nations are trying not only to dominate the Middle East and Europe, but they’re trying to bully China into joining them. They want to force America out of their way. This is going to come to a head when they try to invade Israel. Ezekiel 38-39 tells us that God is going to demonstrate to the entire world that He is the one calling the shots—not Russia, not China, and not America.
Review
Knowing this, are you ready for the Lord’s return? You can only become ready by receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and so be saved. May today be the day of your salvation!
