The Times Before the Second Coming

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The Times BeforeThe Times Before

thethe SecondSecond

ComingComingScripture: Luke 21:25-33


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--GodGod always forewarnsalways forewarnsus prior to thatus prior to that

intervention. He sendsintervention. He sends

somesomesignalssignalsthat arethat are

designed todesigned toprepare usprepare us

for what God is going tofor what God is going to

do.do.


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EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:

God warned the world before He sent the floodGod warned the world before He sent the flood

the ark wasthe sign.the ark wasthe sign.


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*Before the Lord delivered the Israelites out of*Before the Lord delivered the Israelites out of

Egyptian bondageEgyptian bondage,, He sent ten plagues upon theHe sent ten plagues upon the

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the plagues were

the signs.plagues were

the signs.


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*Before He sent the Israelites into Babylonian*Before He sent the Israelites into Babylonian

captivity, He sent Elijah and Elishacaptivity, He sent Elijah and Elishatheirtheir

miracles becameth

e signs.miracles becameth

e signs.


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*Before He sent His Son to be born of a virgin,*Before He sent His Son to be born of a virgin,

He put a star in the heavensHe put a star in the heavensthe star was one thethe star was one the

signs.signs.


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THESIGNSTHESIGNS


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FIRST, NOTICE THEFIRST, NOTICE THE

MULTIPLICATIONSIGNMULTIPLICATIONSIGN--HistoryHistory revealsreveals aa populationpopulation

1 billion people1 billion people from the time ofAdamfrom the time ofAdam

until the year 1830.until the year 1830.


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*From 1930 to 1960, a period of thirty years,

the world population stood at 3 billion people.


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*Fifteen years later, in 1975,

the population totaled 4 billion people.


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*Eleven years later, in 1986,*Eleven years later, in 1986,

thethe number was up tonumber was up to 5billion people5billion people..

*Eight years later, in 1994,*Eight years later, in 1994,

therethere werewere 6 billion people.6 billion people.

*By the end of the decade,*By the end of the decade,

therethere wereweremore than 6 billion peoplemore than 6 billion people..

*Today, we are approaching nearly*Today, we are approaching nearly

77 billion peoplebillion people on this globe.on this globe.

There will be a population explosion just

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THE MENTAL SIGNTHE MENTAL SIGN

A) The Progress of Knowledge -- Daniel 12:4


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B) The Pressure on Mens Hearts


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The Moral Signs


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THEMIRACLE SIGNTHEMIRACLE SIGN

Israel is the historicalmiracle in world civilization.


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*She had been extinct as a nation for over 1,900 years,*She had been extinct as a nation for over 1,900 years,ever since Titus and the Roman legions marched into Jerusalem inever since Titus and the Roman legions marched into Jerusalem in

70 AD and nearly obliterated the Jewish people,70 AD and nearly obliterated the Jewish people,

forcing them out of their own country. The peopleforcing them out of their own country. The people

were slaughtered and Israel died as a nation that day.were slaughtered and Israel died as a nation that day.


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But she was born again in one day. Isaiah predicted it would happen.But she was born again in one day. Isaiah predicted it would happen.

**On May 14, 1948On May 14, 1948,, Israel became a nation again.Israel became a nation again.

DavidDavid BenBen GurionGurion signed thesigned the DeclarationDeclaration of Independence.of Independence.

JesusJesus said when the fig tree buds the kingdom is at hand.said when the fig tree buds the kingdom is at hand.


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1. Heaven is being prepared by Christ Himself. You find this in John 14:3.

2. It is only for those who have been born again. John 3:3

3. It is described as a glorious city like unto pure gold and clear glass. Revelation 21:11-18

4. The name of this city is the New Jerusalem. Revelation 21:2

5. It is in the shape of a cube with the length, width and height being equal. Revelation 21:16

6. Its size is 12,000 furlongsroughly 14,000 miles long, wide and high. Revelation 21:16

7. The city rests upon twelve layers of foundational stones, with each layer being inlaid with

different precious gems. Revelation 21:19-20

8. Each foundation is inscribed with the name of one of the twelve apostles. Revelation 21:14

9. The wall around the city is made of pure jasper. Revelation 21:18

10. The height of the wall is approximately 216 feet. Revelation 21:17

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11. The wall has twelve gates, three on each of the four sides. Revelation 21:12

12. Each gate is made of solid pearl. Revelation 21:21

13. Each gate has on it the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. Revelation 21:12

14. An angel stands guard at each gate. Revelation 21:12

15. The gates will never be shut. Revelation 21:25

16. The palaces may possibly be made of ivory. Psalm 45:8

17. The River of Life is there to ensure everlasting life. Revelation 22:1

18. The Tree of Life is there to ensure abundant life. Revelation 2:7, 19

19. It will bear its fruit each month. Revelation 22:2

20. The Throne of God will occupy the central place. Revelation 4:2, 22:1

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21. It is like unto wheels of burning fire with an emerald rainbow canopy.

Daniel 7:9, Revelation 4:3

22. It is surrounded by 24 small thrones. Revelation 4:4

23. Near it stands the brazen layer described as a sea of glass like crystal. Revelation 4:6

24. Beside the Throne are four special angels who worship God continually. Revelation 4:8

25. The Golden Altar is there with bowls of incense. Revelation 5:8, 8:3, 9:13

26. The menorah, the seven branch lamp stand fixture is there. Revelation 1:12, 4:5

27. The Holy Ark of God may be there. Revelation 11:19

28. The main street of the city is composed of transparent gold. Revelation 21:21

29. The city will shine and be lighted with Gods glory.

John 17:24, Romans 8:18, Revelation 21:11, 21:23, 22:5

30. It is a place of holiness. Revelation 21:27

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31. It is a place of beauty. Psalm 52

32. It is a place of unity. Ephesians 1:10

33. It is a place of perfection. 1 Corinthians 13:10

34. It is a place of joy. Psalm 16:11

35. It is a place for all eternity. John 3:15, Psalm 23:6

36. There may be a tabernacle there. Revelation 15:5, 21:3

37. There will be no temple. Revelation 21:22

38. There will be no sea. Revelation 21:1

39. There will be no tears. Revelation 7:17, 21:4

40. There will be no sickness. Revelation 22:2

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41. There will be no pain. Revelation 21:4

42. There will be no death. Isaiah 25:8, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Revelation 21:4

43. There will be no more thirst or hunger. Revelation 7:16

44. There will be no more sin. Revelation 21:27

45. There will be no more judgment upon sin. Revelation 22:3

46. There will be no need for the sun or moon. Revelation 21:23

47. There will be no night. Revelation 21:25, 22:5

48. The city will be the Bridegrooms gift to the Bride, Christs Church.

Revelation 21:2, 10

49. It will be shared by saved Israel. Hebrews 11:10, 1650. It will be shared by the holy angels. Daniel 7:10, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 5:11

51. The Father will be there. Daniel 7:9, Revelation 4:2-3

52. The Son will be there. Revelation 5:6, 7:17

53. The Holy Spirit will be there. Revelation 14:13, 22:17

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