"Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his (Jesus Christ) return is very near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place." Matthew 24:32-34.
Israel, Jesus' heritage, is known to be nationally, ethnically, and geographically represented as the fig tree. Their rebirth as a nation in 1948 after nearly 2000 years since Jesus' first coming and the many biblical prophecies coming to pass http://www.signs-of-end-times.com/ is recognized as the meaning of the parable. Israel will be 76 years old in 2024, at the end of a generational period. Psalm 90:10 states: "Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away." From all indications it appears that we are living at the end of "this generation" that shall not pass. More detailed information. http://www.end-times-bible-prophecy.com/rebirth-of-israel.html
Biblical Astronomy helps confirm the fulfillment of the Fig Tree prophecy.
The recorded history of rare and unique lunar eclipses called Blood Moon Tetrads, (4 total lunar eclipses that all fell on the same 2 holidays for the Jewish people 2 years in a row) have coincided/signaled significant events for them that have been recorded for the last 2000 years, especially since the Jewish nation of Israel was reborn in 1948. “No other Tetrad in history from 3000 BC to 2013, 14, 15 AD displays this perfect symmetry.” http://www.watchmansview.com/Blood_Moon_Tetrad.html
"Then God said, "Let there be lights in the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and season, and for days and years;" Genesis 1:14
"The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord." Acts 2:20
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man (Jesus) coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." Luke 21:25-28.
The following explains what is soon to happen if this is all true and how to be prepared if needed.
Difference between the hope of the soon rapture and the second coming of Jesus.
"The rapture is when Jesus Christ returns to remove the church (all believers in Christ) from the earth. The rapture is described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. Believers who have died will have their bodies resurrected and, along with believers who are still living, will meet the Lord in the air. This will all occur in a moment, in a twinkling of an eye. The second coming is when Jesus returns to defeat the Antichrist, destroy evil, and establish His millennial kingdom. The second coming is described in Revelation 19:11-16.” Read more… What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?
A study about past, present, and the soon future end times judgments. What are all the different judgments in the Bible?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
"The Romans Road to salvation is a method based on the biblical principles found in the New Testament book of Romans to explain how a person can come to faith in Jesus Christ. Shared with millions of people around the world, the Romans Road explains why we need salvation, how God provided salvation, how we can receive salvation, and the results of salvation.” The Romans Road to salvation - What is it?
"However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;" John 16:13.
No one knows the day or hour of Jesus' return, but we are instructed to watch. These are some scriptures about watching and praying Jesus spoke about. Mark 13:32-37,Matthew 24:36-51,Luke 21:34-38,Matthew 25
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"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!” Psalm 31:24.
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