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The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. (1 Peter 4:7)
In the last days, God says, I will pour out my
spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will
see visions, your old men will dream dreams. (Acts 2:17)
I tell you, on that night two people will be in
one bed; one will be taken and the other left.
(Luke 17:34)
For many will come in my name, claiming, "I am
he," and, 'The time is near." Do not follow them. (Luke 21:8)
When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be
frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right
away. (Luke 21:9)
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom. (Luke 21:10)
There will be great earthquakes, famines and
pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
(Luke 21:11)
But before all this, they will lay hands on you
and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will
be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name.
(Luke
21:12)
You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers,
relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death.
(Luke 21:16)
But not a hair on your head will perish.
(Luke 21:18)
By standing firm you will gain life.
(Luke
21:19)
When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by
armies, you will know that its desolation is near. (Luke 21:20)
Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles
until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
(Luke 21:24)
On the earth, nations will be in anguish and
perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. (Luke 21:25)
There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars.
(Luke 21:25)
Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what
is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.
(Luke 21:26)
When these things begin to take place, stand up
and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. (Luke
21:28)
When you see these things happening, you know
that the kingdom of God is near. (Luke 21:31)
I tell you the truth, some who are standing here
will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power. (Mark 9:1)
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the
angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. (Matthew 26:34)
*Copyright, 2002, Brian
Campbell (Permission is granted to copy for personal use only.)
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