Prophecy Countdown Intro Five, four, three, two, one, blast off. A successful mission or a challenger disaster? I’ll be back in a moment with the prophetic perspective of prophecy’s final countdown. Message Hello, this is Cody Francis with Prophetic Perspectives. Probably the most famous countdowns are found at Kennedy Space Center outside of Orlando, Florida. Beginning at T-43 hours with several scheduled holds to test systems until T-6.6 seconds when the main engines start and finally T-0 seconds when the bolts holding the shuttle snap, and the thunderous noise and earth shaking power thrust the shuttle into space in just a few seconds. The power when the countdown strikes 0 make it one of the most famous and awesome countdowns, but there is a countdown infinitely more important than shuttle blast off. It is not nearly as well known nor do many regard this countdown of more significance, but there could be nothing more important to be following in this world than prophecy’s final countdown. Today in our prophetic perspectives broadcast, I would like to study this most important of all countdowns. Where are we in this most momentous of all countdowns? And what takes place when the countdown closes? Outline I. Revelation reveals a ticking countdown. A. Jesus talked about the end of the world – Matt. 13:49 1. Disciples wanted to know, when? – Matt. 24:3 2. What signs along the road to the end? B. Jesus reveals we’re in the last days 1. Sea & waves roaring – Luke 21:25 2. Famines & Diseases – Matt. 24:7 3. Knowledge increases – Dan. 12:4 4. Many running to & fro – Dan. 12:4 5. Immorality, crime, etc. – Luke 17:26, 28 6. Gospel going to world – Matt. 24:14 C. Revelation reveals a ticking countdown 1. Lukewarm Christianity – Rev. 3:15-17 2. Nations angry – Rev. 11:18 3. Earth being destroyed – Rev. 11:18 4. International financial ties – Rev. 13:17 5. International unions – Rev. 17:12, 13 D. Countdown has begun! 1. Signs along road reveal almost to liftoff! 2. Ready time to run out? Clock ticks midnight? 3. What if tonight? II. Revelation reveals hope ahead! A. God cares, not scares B. Hope revealed in every prophecy 1. 7 Seals/ 4 Horsemen – Rev. 7:14, 15 2. 7 Trumpets – Rev. 11:15 3. 2 Beasts & Mark – Rev. 14:14 4. 7 Plagues – Rev. 16:15 5. Entire controversy ends – Rev. 21:3, 4 C. Time is at hand! Countdown almost over! 1. Revelation open – time is here – Rev. 22:10 2. Must keep sayings – time is here – Rev. 22:7 D. Jesus’ prophetic invitation – Rev. 22:17 1. Thirsty? 2. Want bright future foretold? 3. See time is running out? How many here? 4. Give heart & life One who died for you?
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