The Last Days: Prophecies of Jesus Christ and their Relevance to Our Generation

The concept of the “last days” has intrigued humanity for millennia, and many religious traditions have prophesied the end of the world. Among these prophecies, the teachings of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Bible, hold significant importance for Christians worldwide. While there have been many religions and prophets in those religions there is only one religion that has proved to be the truth. The only religion that has stood the test of truth is found in Jesus Christ. Fact is, those who follow the way of Christ know what they follow is more than just a religion, it is a personal relationship with God in the form of Jesus Christ. The bible makes it very clear that God left His kingdom to free mankind from not being able to enter into heaven. Read Philippians 2:6-7, where it is written that Jesus, “who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” So God emptied himself and took that form as a servant and, after Jesus (God) rose again from the dead He again returned to heaven and was in His fulness. Read Colossians 2:9-14 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.

As I said, following Jesus (God) is the only faith who has proved everything that the Lord warned us about in prophecy have we seen most of the prophecies fulfilled just as the Lord said they would. When it comes to the last days prophecies we are now witnessing the birth pangs of those prophecies just as Jesus warned.

This report aims to examine some of the key prophecies made by Jesus Christ and analyze their potential relevance to our generation, warning you we are indeed living in the last days.

Some of the Signs of the End Times:
In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus provides insights into the signs that will herald the end times. These include wars, famines, earthquakes, and various natural disasters (Matthew 24:6-7; Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10-11). Our generation has witnessed a surge in global conflicts, environmental challenges, and a rise in natural calamities, indicating parallels with the predicted signs. If you have been watching the news you know you are now being exposed to all of these signs almost on a daily bases now.

Spread of the Gospel: Jesus foretold that before the end, the Gospel would be preached to all nations (Matthew 24:14). With the advent of technology and globalization, the message of Christianity has reached corners of the earth that were once inaccessible. The global spread of the Gospel in our generation aligns with Jesus’ prophecy and, let us not forget now that AI is here AI can take any language and translate that language into the word of God the bible.

Increase in Wickedness: In Matthew 24:12, Jesus warned that as the end approaches, lawlessness and wickedness would abound. Our generation has witnessed a surge in crime, corruption, and moral decay on a global scale, proving the warnings of Christ should be taken seriously .

Persecution of Believers: Jesus spoke of persecution and hatred towards His followers (Matthew 24:9-10). In recent times, there has been a rise in religious intolerance and violence against Christians in various parts of the world, supporting Jesus’ prophecy.

Deception and False Prophets: Jesus emphasized the rise of false prophets and deceivers who would mislead people (Matthew 24:11, 24). Our generation has seen the spread of misinformation, cults, and various ideologies that contradict biblical teachings, reinforcing Jesus’ warning.

Jerusalem and Israel: Jesus prophesied about the significance of Jerusalem and Israel in the end times (Luke 21:24). The events surrounding Jerusalem’s status and the nation of Israel in contemporary politics and global affairs suggest a potential fulfillment of this prophecy.

Global Unrest and Fear: In Luke 21:25-26, Jesus described a time of distress with people experiencing fear and anxiety due to “the roaring of the sea and the waves.” This imagery could be metaphorical, indicating global unrest and instability, which resonate with the prevailing uncertainties and fears of our generation.

Conclusion: Interpreting prophecies is not complex all you have to do is read the bible and watch the news because what was written will show up just as warned. The signs described by Jesus Christ concerning the last days find echoes in the current state of the world. The wars, natural disasters, global evangelism, moral decline, persecution of believers, deception, a generation of increase in knowledge, China having a army of 200 million, countless rumors of war, and geopolitical events allude to the reality our generation is living in the prophesied last days. Therefore, irrespective of the predictions, our focus should be on living with faith, love, and hope, fostering peace, and contributing to a better world for future generations. As I stated there are many religions and many leaders of those religions who have made prophecies which never came to pass. This is not the case with Jesus Christ or the prophecies found in the bible. Who do you want to follow in these last days leaders who fail in their prophecies or with Christ Jesus who has a perfect record?

In closing Jesus’ warnings about keeping watch in the last days hold timeless significance for believers. The signs of the end times serve as reminders of the need for vigilance, prayer, and spiritual preparedness. As followers of Christ, we are called to remain faithful, watchful, and steadfast in our commitment to God’s Word and His will. The uncertainty of the timing of Jesus’ return underscores the importance of living each day with a sense of urgency, seeking to honor God in all aspects of our lives. By embracing Jesus’ teachings on watchfulness, believers can navigate the complexities of the last days with hope, faith, and a steadfast focus on our eternal destination. In the book of Luke 17 Jesus gives you a very important message that I pray you never forget. I quote Luke 17: ²⁶“Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. ²⁷People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.²⁸“It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. ²⁹But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. ³⁰“It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed. ³¹On that day no one who is on the housetop, with possessions inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything. ³²Remember Lot’s wife! ³³Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it. ³⁴I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. ³⁵Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.”

What does this show us? First of all we already know the condition of the world when Jesus comes back will be just like Noah and Lot’s generation. However, the real importance of the text above is telling you the people of Noah and Lot did not have a clue disaster was to be fall them until it happened. Why didn’t they know? Because they were unrighteous people who abandoned the God who created them. In the text above the one person in bed who was taken was that person who had Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. The person in bed which was not taken was to be left behind to face the Antichrist rule during the tribulation period. In the same manner one of the women grinding the grain was taken to heaven while the other left to face the Antichrist. If you are keeping on the watch as Jesus commanded us to do more than likely you are already in that personal relationship with the true Messiah of the world Jesus Christ and, will be the one taken home to heaven when He call us. You may be one of the people who still refuse to believe what you read here today and, you will find yourself as one of the people who didn’t have a clue to the disaster to befall you just is with the people of Noah and Lots generation. Jesus is waiting for you to receive Him with no strings attached. Christ’s salvation to you is a free gift, all you have to do is ask Him!