Greetings, study friends! We're heading into the final week of Understanding the Times. We began by asking, "Why is it important to understand the times?" Then we broke it down to look at the past and ask, "What lessons can we learn?" Last week, in looking at the present, we asked, "How Close are We?" …
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Part 4 – Understanding the Present: How Close are We?
Week 3 of Understanding the Times Arguably, the most important sign of the last days is expressed in the parable of the fig tree, recorded in Matthew 24:32-35. In it, the fig tree represents Israel, and putting forth leaves is representative of Israel's re-birth in 1948. Israel MUST be back in the land in order …
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Signs of the Times – January 2019
Birth pains come and birth pains go. But when they return, they are always a bit stronger. They signal that something dramatic is about to happen. In Jesus' day, rather than discerning what was right before their very eyes (the Messiah), they asked for signs. Jesus rebuked them, saying: "When it is evening, you say, …
BREAKING: President Trump to Withdraw All Troops from Syria. What Does it Mean Biblically?
Hi Friends. Reports are being confirmed, but sources indicate President Trump is about to announce the withdraw of all American troops from Syria. If reports are correct, what does that mean for Israel and the rest of the Middle East? In short: Syria becomes a "free for all."Russia will be in virtually full control of …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 