Many people view the "end times" as a subject for speculation or fear. However, Jesus provided specific, observable markers to identify this generation. He mentioned global events such as wars, rumors of wars, large-scale earthquakes, and global plagues.

“And there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.” Luke 21:11

These signs are not sent by God to cause harm; they are the result of a fallen world and the presence of evil. We see evidence of these occurrences today. For instance, the frequency of earthquakes measuring 7.0 or higher on the Richter scale has increased significantly in the last twenty years compared to previous centuries.

Furthermore, the Bible predicted the restoration of Jerusalem and the return of the Jewish people to their land. This occurred in 1948, fulfilling a prerequisite for the events described in the book of Revelation. Technology now allows for the fulfillment of prophecies that once seemed impossible, such as the entire world viewing a single event in Jerusalem simultaneously.

The goal of understanding these signs is not to create anxiety. Jesus explicitly told His followers not to be troubled. Instead, these markers serve as a reminder that the current system is temporary and that a transformation—the Rapture—is approaching.

The purpose of prophecy is not to help you predict the future, but to prevent the present from distracting you.