1. “The world is full of chaotic governments and failed states, unable to provide for their people in the wake of natural disaster. And this is likely to be a century in which disasters are more frequent. Scientists predict an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events such as hurricanes and flooding… (earthquakes, diseases, wars, and famine). Natural disasters provoke feelings of horror and helplessness in us all.” (The Independent, London)

2. “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains…

3. At that time many will turn away from the faith…and many false prophets will appear…because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved…” (Jesus, Matt. 24) At that time many will turn away from the faith…and many false prophets will appear…because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved…” (Jesus, Matt. 24)

4. “All these are the beginning of birth pains.” A Pregnant Earth

5. The earth is third-trimester heavy. It appears that Jesus is saying that when all these things begin to happen, God’s physical universe is passing through the final hours before delivery. ‘such things must happen’ (This is not a confession of causation) The earth is third-trimester heavy. It appears that Jesus is saying that when all these things begin to happen, God’s physical universe is passing through the final hours before delivery. ‘such things must happen’ (This is not a confession of causation)

6. WHAT SHOULD THE BODY OF CHRIST DO IN THESE DAYS? Realize the times in which you live. Watch and pray with all humility. Reach out with aid & compassion. Be doctrinally balanced. Pursue a righteous lifestyle. Share the truth of Christ in love. Give to the cause of Christ. Don’t be discouraged/afraid. WHAT SHOULD THE BODY OF CHRIST DO IN THESE DAYS? Realize the times in which you live. Watch and pray with all humility. Reach out with aid & compassion. Be doctrinally balanced. Pursue a righteous lifestyle. Share the truth of Christ in love. Give to the cause of Christ. Don’t be discouraged/afraid.