Signs of the End Times: Prophecies Unfolding Today

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What if the ancient prophecies about the second coming of Jesus are unfolding right before our eyes? Join me, Rick, on Renewed Mindsets as we explore this intriguing possibility from a Gen X perspective. We journey through the signs described in biblical scriptures, like the exponential growth of knowledge mentioned in Daniel 12:4, mirrored by today's technological advancements, and the global spread of evangelism through digital platforms. As we witness the rebirth of Israel, we ponder Ezekiel's prophecy and observe how the moral decline and lawlessness highlighted in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 resonate with current events. Prepare to examine the increasing frequency of wars, famines, and natural disasters predicted in Matthew 24:6-7, and the preparations for a third temple in Jerusalem. This episode offers an enlightening perspective on how these age-old prophecies align with our modern world, challenging both believers and non-believers to reflect on their implications.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
Hey, welcome to Renewed Mindsets, bringing you
God's truth from a Gen Xperspective, with a mix of humor
and a dash of nostalgia.
Remember when life was simplerand all we needed was a good
mixtape?
Well, we're here to make yourspiritual playlist even better.
Join us as we explore scripture, laugh a little and rediscover
the power of a renewed mindset.

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Don't conform, transform.
Welcome back to RenewedMindsets.
I'm Rick and I'm so glad you'rehere Today.
I'm going to jump into somethingthat's powerful and timely.
It's the prophecies concerningthe second coming of Jesus,

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what's been fulfilled and whatit means for us today.
Now, jesus told his disciplesin Matthew 24-36, but about that
day or hour no one knows, noteven the angels in heaven, nor
the Son, but only the Father.
Yet he also gave us signs towatch for, signs that would

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indicate his return is drawingnear.
So let's explore some of theseprophecies and see how they're
being fulfilled in our time.
Now, the first thing we'regoing to kind of hit on is the
increase in knowledge.
Now, the first thing we'regoing to kind of hit on is the
increase in knowledge.
In Daniel 12 4, it says manyshall run to and fro and
knowledge shall increase.

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Now think about the incredibleadvancements in travel, from
horses and carts to airplanesand rockets.
And knowledge has exploded.
We carry entire libraries inour pockets with our smartphone.
In just the past hundred years,we've gone from basic,

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rudimentary automobiles toself-driving cars, and from
handwritten letters to instantglobal communication through
video calls, to instant globalcommunication through video
calls.
The rapid growth in fields likeartificial intelligence and

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medicine and space explorationaligns precisely with Daniel's
prophecy.
Another one is global evangelism.
In Matthew 24, 14, jesus saidthis gospel of the kingdom will
be preached in the whole worldas a testimony to all nations,
and then the end will come.
Technology has made thispossible like never before.

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Through radio and television,social media podcasts like this
one, the word of God is reachingeven the most remote corners of
the earth, and there'sorganizations like the Wycliffe
Bible Translators.
They're tirelessly working totranslate Scripture into every

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language, ensuring that nopeople group is left unreached
left unreached.
The growth of online ministriesand church services that are
live-streamed has expandedaccess to the gospel so far
beyond traditional boundaries.
I know you've been hearing thatone for years, even the one

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before it.
Here's one that a lot of peoplejust refuse to hear.
It's the rebirth of Israel, nowone of the most significant
prophecies has already beenfulfilled.
In Ezekiel 37, there's aprophecy with the vision of the
dry bones coming to life.
Right, the Bible indicated thatIsrael would be regathered from

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all nations.
The Bible indicated that Israelwould be regathered from all
nations, a reality that we'vewitnessed in modern history.
Yeah, isaiah 66.8 says Can acountry be born in a day or a
nation be brought forth in amoment?
Well, on May 14, 1948, thatprophecy came true, as Israel

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declared independence and theJewish people returned to their
homeland.
Yeah, that's been happening.
We're going to talk more aboutthat date later.
Well, now let's talk about moraldecline and lawlessness.
In 2 Timothy 3, 1-5, pauldescribed the last days as a
time when people would be loversof themselves, disobedient to
parents, without self-control,and lovers of pleasure rather

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than lovers of God.
Sadly, we see these behaviorsnormalized in our culture today,
from the breakdown oftraditional family values to the
glorification of immorality andentertainment.
The world is witnessing anerosion of biblical principles.
Now, this moral decline wasforetold as a hallmark of the

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end times.
Then you got wars, famines andearthquakes.
Jesus warned in Matthew 24, 6and 7 of wars, famines and
earthquakes.
In various places, naturaldisasters are occurring with
greater frequency and intensity.
Wars and conflicts areconsistently making headlines.

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These signs remind us to stayvigilant.
Headlines.
These signs remind us to stayvigilant and, according to data
from geological surveys,no-transcript Global conflicts
continue to dominateinternational news.
Here's a big one that'shappening.

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If you're watching the news, ifyou're paying attention.
The Bible predicts that a thirdtemple will be built in
Jerusalem.
You can see that in Daniel 9.27, matthew 24.15, and 2
Thessalonians 2-4, chapter 2,verse 4.
Now this temple is necessaryfor the fulfillment of all

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end-time events, including theappearance of the Antichrist.
Who's going to desecrate it Now?
In recent years, preparationshave intensified.
The Temple Institute inJerusalem has already crafted
most of the sacred itemsrequired for temple worship, and
discussions about the temple'sreconstruction are going on.

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Right now they're preparing tomake sacrifices on the altar.
The altar's done.
Another one, of course.
It's a rise in one worldgovernment and economy.
Tell me you're watching thenews now.
Revelation 13 speaks of a timewhen the global authority Will

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control commerce and governanceand the emergence of digital
currencies.
Global alliances, internationalgoverning bodies Are going to
foreshadow this prophecy.
The concept of a cashlesssociety is no longer science
fiction With the rise of centralbank, digital currencies and

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biometric payment methods.
The infrastructure for aunified global system is being
laid.
We just got a couple more.
I know I'm not getting deep inthese.
I'm trying to give you someinformation.
Another one persecution ofChristians worldwide.
Jesus warned in Matthew 24,then you will be handed over and

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be persecuted and put to deathand you will be hated by all
nations.
Because of me, christianpersecution has been
intensifying, especially inparts of Asia and Africa and the
Middle East.
There's organizations like OpenDoors that report that millions
of believers face harassmentand imprisonment and even

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martyrdom for their faith everyyear.
This is the one we need tolisten to and this is something
that we're going to talk moreabout in future episodes.
The emergence of the Laodiceanchurch.
Revelation 3, 14, 22 describesthe Laodicean church as lukewarm

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, neither hot nor cold church,as lukewarm, neither hot nor
cold.
Now many scholars associate therise of this church age with
events in 1967, particularlyafter the Six-Day War, when
Jerusalem was recaptured.
This event marked a significantshift in the global
Christianity, with many churchesbecoming more focused on

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comfort and material prosperitythan on spiritual truth.
The church of an opinion, yeah,and comfort and prosperity.
Does that sound familiar?
Jesus warns in Revelation 3.16,.
So because you are lukewarm,neither hot nor cold, I'm about

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to spit you out of my mouth.
The rise of the prosperity,gospel teachings, spiritual
apathy, doctrinal compromisethey're characteristics that we
see today, just as Scriptureforetold.
So what do we do with thisknowledge?

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Jesus gave us these signs notto cause fear, but to spur us
into faith and action.
Luke 21-28 says when thesethings begin to take place,
stand up and lift up your heads,because redemption is drawing
near.
We need to commit to livingeach day with urgency, not in

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anxiety, but in a deep, abidingtrust in the Lord.
We need to share the gospel, weneed to love one another and we
need to stay rooted in God'sword.
Jesus is coming soon, people.
The end is near Now.

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This episode that we justlistened to.
It's got good information.
It's good for reflection andanticipation, but it's also one
of transition.
For the past year and a half,this podcast has been a place
where we Friends, family, gen Xbelievers have explored

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scripture through a nostalgiclens.
We've reminisced on the faiththat we grew up with, while
applying biblical wisdom for ourlives.
Today, we've renewed ourmindsets.
But, after much prayer andseeking the Lord, I believe that
it's time for renewed mindsetsto take a new direction.

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The world around us is shiftingand, as followers of Christ,
we've got to be watchful anddiscerning.
That's why I'm going to refocusthis podcast on one of the most
urgent and relevant topics ofour time end times prophecy and
the return of Jesus Christ.

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Now, first off, I'm notabandoning you, my listeners.
I need to take a moment andthank each and every one of you.
You've been on this journeywith me since the beginning.
Your support, your prayers,your encouragement over the past
year and a half have beenincredible, whether you've been
listening from the verybeginning or you just started

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listening recently.
I really appreciate you.
My goal has always been to renewyour mind, renew our mind with
the Word of God, and thatmission remains unchanged.
But right now, we're living intimes that demand spiritual

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attention.
Signs of biblical prophecy areunfolding before our eyes and
the return of Christ is closerthan ever.
Now, as believers, we can'tafford to be unprepared.
Jesus himself told us to bewatchful and ready Matthew 24,
42.
This podcast will now focus onhelping you understand biblical

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prophecy, discern the times and,most importantly, prepare your
heart and your life for eternity.
What are you going to expectfrom renewed mindsets from now
on?
Well, I'm going to take and youknow I hate this phrase, but
we're going to do deep dives,deep dives into end times

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prophecy Prophecies that arefound in the book of Daniel and
the book of Revelation, and thewords of Jesus.
You can expect discussions oncurrent events through the lens
of biblical prophecy.
You can expect moreencouragement from me, an
exhortation to live with theurgency and faithfulness that we

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need for this time, andpractical ways to prepare
spiritually for the return ofChrist.
I want to invite you tocontinue listening.
I know change can be challenging, change sucks, but I believe

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this new direction is not just ashift.
It's a divine assignment, andif you've ever wondered about
the times we're living in or howto be ready for Christ's return
, this podcast is for you.
I invite you to stay with me,to engage in these discussions
on our website atrenewedmindsetscom and on

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Facebook at Renewed Mindsets,and, most importantly, to
prepare your hearts for eternity.
I want to thank you for beingpart of Renewed Mindsets.
We're entering a new season andI believe God is going to use
this podcast to awaken heartsand strengthen faith and draw us

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closer to Him, and draw uscloser to Him.
So until next time, stay rootedin the Word, stay watchful and
keep your mind renewed on Christ.
If this new focus resonateswith you, I want you to share
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Subscribe so you don't miss outon any upcoming discussions,
and let's walk this journeytogether, keeping our eyes on
Jesus, the author and finisherof our faith.
God bless you.
Well, that's all for this week'sshow.
You know the name of this showspeaks my hope for you.

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It's taken from the words ofRomans, chapter 12, verse 2.
Do not be conformed to thisworld, but be transformed by the
renewal of your mind that, bytesting, you may discern what is
the will of God, what is goodand acceptable and perfect.

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