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Are You Ready?Are You Ready?Pearl HarborPearl Harbor
December 7December 7thth, 1941, 1941
1924 Warning1924 WarningGeneral Billy Mitchell General Billy Mitchell
Top American combat airman of WW ITop American combat airman of WW I
General Mitchell's report of his visit to General Mitchell's report of his visit to HawaiiHawaii
1924 Warning1924 Warning
General Mitchell predicted a General Mitchell predicted a future future war with Japan that would open war with Japan that would open with a carrier-based air attack onwith a carrier-based air attack onPearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor.
The Billy Mitchell AffairThe Billy Mitchell Affair New York: Random House, 1967 New York: Random House, 1967
January 27January 27thth, 1941 Warning, 1941 Warning
US Ambassador Grew sent this US Ambassador Grew sent this message to the US Office of Naval message to the US Office of Naval Intelligence:Intelligence:““The Japanese are planning an attack The Japanese are planning an attack
on Pearl Harbor.”on Pearl Harbor.”““I receive this information fromI receive this information from
many sources.” many sources.”
March 31, 1941 WarningMarch 31, 1941 Warning
Martin-Bellinger Report:Martin-Bellinger Report:Warns that Pearl Harbor is vulnerableWarns that Pearl Harbor is vulnerable
to ato a simultaneous airplane and simultaneous airplane and submarine attack.submarine attack.
The details of the report amazingly The details of the report amazingly parallel what later happened.parallel what later happened.
April 1April 1stst, 1941, 1941
War Department, WA DC reminds War Department, WA DC reminds Pearl Harbor officials that: Pearl Harbor officials that: “Japanese history abounds with“Japanese history abounds with surprise attacks at dawn and on surprise attacks at dawn and on Sundays.”Sundays.”
Example: Russian-Japanese War of 1905Example: Russian-Japanese War of 1905
September 24September 24thth, 1941 Sign, 1941 Sign
U.S. Army intercepts Tokyo message U.S. Army intercepts Tokyo message #83 in J-19 code.#83 in J-19 code.
Message reads: “We (Japan) would Message reads: “We (Japan) would like more detailed reports concerning like more detailed reports concerning exact locations of all Navy ships in exact locations of all Navy ships in Pearl Harbor.”Pearl Harbor.”
November 20November 20thth, 1941 Sign, 1941 Sign
U.S. intercepted a Japanese U.S. intercepted a Japanese message marked SECRET.message marked SECRET.
Message read: Message read: “Investigate the US “Investigate the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor comprehensively.”Fleet at Pearl Harbor comprehensively.”
November 27November 27thth, 1941 Warning, 1941 Warning
U.S. War Dept. message #472 U.S. War Dept. message #472 received at Pearl Harbor said:received at Pearl Harbor said:
““Negotiations with JapaneseNegotiations with Japanese have terminated.” have terminated.”
““Hostile action possibleHostile action possible any moment.” any moment.”
December 2December 2ndnd, 1941 Sign, 1941 Sign
The FBI intercepted this message The FBI intercepted this message from Tokyo to Honolulu:from Tokyo to Honolulu:
““The presence in port of warships is The presence in port of warships is of utmost importance;of utmost importance; let me know let me know day by day.”day by day.”
December 3December 3rdrd, 1941 Sign, 1941 Sign
The Japanese Consul General’s cook The Japanese Consul General’s cook leaked the fact that the Consul leaked the fact that the Consul General had ordered all important General had ordered all important papers destroyed.papers destroyed.
December 3December 3rdrd, 1941 Warning, 1941 Warning
Message from WA DC to Honolulu Message from WA DC to Honolulu read: read:
““Our considered opinion concludes Our considered opinion concludes that that Japan plans early hostilities Japan plans early hostilities with Britain and the U.S.”with Britain and the U.S.”
December 5December 5thth, 1941 Signs, 1941 Signs
2 U.S. Naval destroyers, Selfridge 2 U.S. Naval destroyers, Selfridge and Talbot, both report sightings of and Talbot, both report sightings of enemy submarines near Oahu.enemy submarines near Oahu.
Remember the Martin-Bellinger Remember the Martin-Bellinger Report: “Simultaneous Air and Report: “Simultaneous Air and Submarine attack”Submarine attack”
December 5December 5thth, 1941 Signs, 1941 Signs
First they had numerous warnings;First they had numerous warnings; Then they saw signs that the Then they saw signs that the
warnings were about to become warnings were about to become reality.reality.
Saturday, December 6Saturday, December 6thth Warning Warning
At 5 At 5 p.m.p.m. General Short receives General Short receives an urgent message from the FBI an urgent message from the FBI regarding possible hostilities.regarding possible hostilities.
General Short, on his way to the General Short, on his way to the Officers Club gives this historic Officers Club gives this historic answer:answer:
““There is nothing to worry about.There is nothing to worry about.””
Early Morning December 7Early Morning December 7thth, 1941, 1941
U.S. Destroyer Ward spotted enemy U.S. Destroyer Ward spotted enemy submarines at the mouth of Pearl submarines at the mouth of Pearl Harbor.Harbor.
Word was passed to Captain Earle, Word was passed to Captain Earle, Chief of Staff, Pacific Fleet. His Chief of Staff, Pacific Fleet. His response:response:
““Just wait for further developments.”Just wait for further developments.”
The Cares of This WorldThe Cares of This World
The most important event Saturday The most important event Saturday was the annual football game, was the annual football game, Oregon vs. Hawaii.Oregon vs. Hawaii.
Battleship bands were having a Battleship bands were having a contest.contest.
That Saturday evening, the bars That Saturday evening, the bars were packed. All of the military were packed. All of the military clubs were holding big parties. clubs were holding big parties.
Readiness SecondaryReadiness Secondary
Admiral Stark was at the movies.Admiral Stark was at the movies. Admiral Kimmel and General Short Admiral Kimmel and General Short
were preparing for a Sunday were preparing for a Sunday morning golf match.morning golf match.
The Navy’s Combat Intelligence The Navy’s Combat Intelligence Officer was planning a Sunday Officer was planning a Sunday morning picnic. morning picnic.
So was the enemy.So was the enemy.
Not Everyone Was PartyingNot Everyone Was Partying
Staff Sergeant Charlie Judd was Staff Sergeant Charlie Judd was reading in bed on Saturday night.reading in bed on Saturday night.
The subject: Aviation Magazine’s The subject: Aviation Magazine’s article about the weakness of article about the weakness of Japanese air power.Japanese air power.
Meanwhile…Meanwhile… 230 miles north of Oahu230 miles north of Oahu Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo’s task Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo’s task
force is preparing for attack.force is preparing for attack. 6 aircraft carriers 6 aircraft carriers 2 battleships2 battleships 3 cruisers3 cruisers numerous destroyersnumerous destroyers 28 submarines28 submarines
Japanese Warplanes Japanese Warplanes Sunday morning, December 7, 1941Sunday morning, December 7, 1941
Despite Many Authoritative Despite Many Authoritative Warnings and Signs to MatchWarnings and Signs to Match
An attack was not something that An attack was not something that anyone wanted to believe.anyone wanted to believe.
““Peace and safety” held their Peace and safety” held their thoughts.thoughts.
Entertainment and pleasures of this Entertainment and pleasures of this world had more influence than the world had more influence than the many authoritative warnings and many authoritative warnings and signs.signs.
The Latest RadarThe Latest Radar
The English The English discovered radar discovered radar and passed it on and passed it on to Americans so to Americans so
that we could that we could ‘see’ what was ‘see’ what was
coming.coming.
Something The English Gave UsSomething The English Gave Us
Radar was in place at 5 sites on Radar was in place at 5 sites on Oahu Island.Oahu Island.
These radar stations reported inThese radar stations reported into the information centerto the information centerat Fort Shafter.at Fort Shafter.
Lt. Kermit Tyler, U.S. Army pilot was Lt. Kermit Tyler, U.S. Army pilot was on duty for the radar stations.on duty for the radar stations.
6:52 6:52 a.m.a.m. Sunday December 7 Sunday December 7thth, 1941, 1941
3 different radar sites report a huge 3 different radar sites report a huge blip, indicating a large group of blip, indicating a large group of planes coming from the Northeast, planes coming from the Northeast, 136 miles out.136 miles out.
Lt. Tyler’s response: Lt. Tyler’s response:
“It is nothing to get excited about.”
““The Radar May Not Be Accurate”The Radar May Not Be Accurate”
When the operators saw the biggest When the operators saw the biggest blip they had ever seen, they blip they had ever seen, they questioned if the radar was working questioned if the radar was working properly.properly.
They were told by their superior: They were told by their superior: “There is nothing wrong with the “There is nothing wrong with the radar; it is working fine.”radar; it is working fine.”
Tracking The BlipsTracking The Blips Privates Lockard and Elliott decided to Privates Lockard and Elliott decided to
track the blip “for fun.”track the blip “for fun.”
7:087:08 –113 miles and closing –113 miles and closing7:15 7:15 – 92 miles and closing – 92 miles and closing7:257:25 – 62 miles and closing – 62 miles and closing7:307:30 – 47 miles and closing – 47 miles and closing 7:397:39 – 22 miles and closing – 22 miles and closing7:45 7:45 – 4 miles and closing – 4 miles and closingBlip
BlipBlipBlipBlipBlip
Then, Believe It or NotThen, Believe It or Not
At 7:46 At 7:46 a.m.a.m. they shut down the they shut down the radar shack to go get breakfast.radar shack to go get breakfast.
They had read the signs right up They had read the signs right up until the event was about to until the event was about to happen, but feeding the flesh took happen, but feeding the flesh took priority. priority.
The authoritative warnings and The authoritative warnings and signs were just too big to believe. signs were just too big to believe.
Tora, Tora, ToraTora, Tora, Tora
7:55 7:55 a.m.a.m. Commander Mitsua Commander Mitsua Fuchida yells “Tiger, Tiger, Tiger” to Fuchida yells “Tiger, Tiger, Tiger” to indicate the surprise has worked – indicate the surprise has worked – now attack.now attack.350 planes350 planes28 submarines28 submarines
A 2.5 hour “Turkey Shoot”A 2.5 hour “Turkey Shoot”
USS Arizona sunk at Pearl Harbor.
Results of AttackResults of Attack
18 U.S. Ships sunk or destroyed18 U.S. Ships sunk or destroyed 250 U.S. planes destroyed250 U.S. planes destroyed 1,700 people badly injured1,700 people badly injured 2,403 souls went out into eternity2,403 souls went out into eternity
How Could This Possibly How Could This Possibly Have Happened ?Have Happened ?
Numerous warnings of this event.Numerous warnings of this event. Written warnings over a time by Written warnings over a time by
various authors.various authors. Many signs leading up to the event Many signs leading up to the event
indicated that the authoritative indicated that the authoritative warnings were accurate.warnings were accurate.
Court of Inquiry FindingsCourt of Inquiry Findings
Why they were not ready:Why they were not ready:1.1. The words of the authorities were The words of the authorities were
not properly disseminated. not properly disseminated. 2.2. Warnings that were disseminated Warnings that were disseminated
were not taken seriously. were not taken seriously. 3.3. The military groups did not work in The military groups did not work in
harmony. harmony.
Court of Inquiry FindingsCourt of Inquiry Findings
4.4. Signs and warnings were ignored. Signs and warnings were ignored. 5.5. Failure to prepare.Failure to prepare.
What Are You Doing About The What Are You Doing About The Authoritative Warnings?Authoritative Warnings?
The English gave The English gave us the King us the King
James Bible, that James Bible, that we may know we may know
what is coming.what is coming.The writings of The writings of
numerous numerous authoritative authoritative
prophets tell us prophets tell us what is coming.what is coming.
What Are You Doing About The What Are You Doing About The Authoritative Warnings?Authoritative Warnings?
At Pearl Harbor, 2,403 souls At Pearl Harbor, 2,403 souls perished for failure to heed the perished for failure to heed the warnings and to prepare for the warnings and to prepare for the events to come.events to come.
In the future, millions will perish In the future, millions will perish for failing to heed the Bible and for for failing to heed the Bible and for not preparing for the events to not preparing for the events to come.come.
SomethingSomething Very Big Very Big Is ComingIs Coming
Up until the 1950’s, printers in Up until the 1950’s, printers in America used wood type for large America used wood type for large letter headlines (lighter than lead).letter headlines (lighter than lead).
The bigger the event, the larger the The bigger the event, the larger the type used for the headlines.type used for the headlines.
Printers in America for over two Printers in America for over two hundred years called the very hundred years called the very largest wood type “Second Coming largest wood type “Second Coming Type.”Type.”
Is The Second Coming of Christ Is The Second Coming of Christ Too Big To Believe?Too Big To Believe?
Are you like General Short:Are you like General Short: “Nothing to worry about”“Nothing to worry about”
Are you like Captain Earle:Are you like Captain Earle:“Wait for further developments”“Wait for further developments”
Are you like Lt. Tyler:Are you like Lt. Tyler: “Don’t get excited”“Don’t get excited”
Or are you like Lockart and Elliot: Or are you like Lockart and Elliot: We have our flesh to feed.We have our flesh to feed.
How Authoritative Do The Warnings How Authoritative Do The Warnings Have To Be?Have To Be?
““Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truththe truth, and the life: no man , and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6).(John 14:6).
““And if I go and prepare a place for And if I go and prepare a place for you, you, I will come againI will come again, and receive , and receive you unto myself; that where I am, you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” there ye may be also” (John 14:3).(John 14:3).
In Matthew, Chapter 24In Matthew, Chapter 24
Jesus tells us what to look for:Jesus tells us what to look for: Israel re-gathers as a nation Israel re-gathers as a nation
(1948);(1948); Jews retake Jerusalem (1967); Jews retake Jerusalem (1967); The Temple rebuilt (plans, funding, The Temple rebuilt (plans, funding,
furnishings in progress); furnishings in progress); A one-world government (UN); A one-world government (UN); A worldwide system for buying and A worldwide system for buying and
selling (UPC codes, World Bank)selling (UPC codes, World Bank)
He Is Coming AgainHe Is Coming Again
““Unto them that look for Him shall Unto them that look for Him shall he appear he appear the second timethe second time unto unto salvation” salvation” (Hebrews 9:28).(Hebrews 9:28).
Will You Be Left Behind?Will You Be Left Behind?
““Pearl Harbor Survivor” is seen on Pearl Harbor Survivor” is seen on some license plates.some license plates.
Some day there may be license Some day there may be license plates for “Rapture Survivors.”plates for “Rapture Survivors.”
We Are Not ReadyWe Are Not Ready
At Pearl Harbor, trained professionals At Pearl Harbor, trained professionals were not ready.were not ready.
Pre-occupation with entertainment, Pre-occupation with entertainment, sports, alcohol, partying, movies, sports, alcohol, partying, movies, feeding the flesh blinded them to the feeding the flesh blinded them to the signs and warnings.signs and warnings.
So that the warnings were not So that the warnings were not heeded.heeded.
Scoffers At Pearl HarborScoffers At Pearl Harbor
When the attack began, Robert When the attack began, Robert Osborne, a navy man said: “the Osborne, a navy man said: “the Army is going to get in trouble for Army is going to get in trouble for practicing using live bombs.”practicing using live bombs.”
General Short, upon hearing the General Short, upon hearing the bombs said: “It’s just the Navy bombs said: “It’s just the Navy having some kind of battle practice.”having some kind of battle practice.”
Scoffers At Pearl HarborScoffers At Pearl Harbor
Joseph Messier on board the USS Joseph Messier on board the USS Helena said: “The alarm bell is just Helena said: “The alarm bell is just another attempt by the Executive another attempt by the Executive Officer to try to get the crew to go to Officer to try to get the crew to go to church.”church.”
Scoffers to the Second ComingScoffers to the Second Coming
“… “… Where is the promise of his Where is the promise of his coming?coming? for since the fathers fell for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the were from the beginning of the creation” creation” (II Peter 3:4).(II Peter 3:4).
Scoffing doesn’t change the facts. Scoffing doesn’t change the facts. Signs indicate, the warnings are trueSigns indicate, the warnings are true An incredibly big event is on its way.An incredibly big event is on its way.
Scoffers to the Second ComingScoffers to the Second Coming
““And take heed to yourselves, lest at And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole dwell on the face of the whole earth.” earth.”
Scoffers to the Second ComingScoffers to the Second Coming
““Watch ye therefore, and pray Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man”before the Son of man” (Luke 21:34-36).(Luke 21:34-36).
At Dawn They SleptAt Dawn They Slept
““They caught us asleep”They caught us asleep” This expression was the most commonly This expression was the most commonly
used to explain the lack of preparedness used to explain the lack of preparedness during military tribunal held to during military tribunal held to determine blame for not being ready.determine blame for not being ready.
At Dawn They SleptAt Dawn They Slept Out of a large number of books written Out of a large number of books written
about Pearl Harbor about Pearl Harbor At Dawn They At Dawn They SleptSlept is perhaps the most famous. is perhaps the most famous.
Is It Working Properly?Is It Working Properly?
Some question our King James Bible. Some question our King James Bible. Is it working properly or do we need Is it working properly or do we need a new version?a new version?
Is It Working Properly?Is It Working Properly?
The KJV is working fine. The KJV is working fine. The problem is not the Word; the The problem is not the Word; the
problem is failing to heed the problem is failing to heed the authoritative warnings and signs authoritative warnings and signs contained in the Bible, and failing to contained in the Bible, and failing to prepare for what is coming.prepare for what is coming.
Authoritative WarningsAuthoritative Warnings
Over 200 references in the Old Over 200 references in the Old Testament to the first coming of Testament to the first coming of Christ. Christ.
Authoritative WarningsAuthoritative Warnings
They were fulfilled with precise They were fulfilled with precise detail, e.g. born in little town of detail, e.g. born in little town of Bethlehem, taken into Egypt, rode Bethlehem, taken into Egypt, rode upon a donkey, death by crucifixion, upon a donkey, death by crucifixion, death with criminals, buried in a rich death with criminals, buried in a rich man’s tomb and many, many others.man’s tomb and many, many others.
How Many Warnings Do You Need ?How Many Warnings Do You Need ?
”…”…this same Jesus, which is taken up this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him in like manner as ye have seen him go into heavengo into heaven” ” (Acts 1:11).(Acts 1:11).
““For the Lord himself shall descend For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven…”from heaven…” (I Thessalonians 4:16).(I Thessalonians 4:16).
Authoritative WarningsAuthoritative Warnings
There are twice as many references There are twice as many references to Christ’s second coming as there to Christ’s second coming as there are to his first coming.are to his first coming.
There are over 400 references to There are over 400 references to Christ’s second coming.Christ’s second coming.
The warnings come from many The warnings come from many authoritative Biblical sources.authoritative Biblical sources.
Signs That The Warnings Are TrueSigns That The Warnings Are True
The disciples asked Jesus directly The disciples asked Jesus directly when will you return to earth? when will you return to earth?
Jesus answered the question in Jesus answered the question in Matthew Chapter 24.Matthew Chapter 24.
Jesus said look for famines, Jesus said look for famines, earthquakes, diseases and wars earthquakes, diseases and wars increasing prior to his return.increasing prior to his return.
Signs of His ReturnSigns of His Return
““And ye shall hear of wars and And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:”and kingdom against kingdom:” (Matthew 24:6-7).(Matthew 24:6-7).
Wars Wars 19181918
WW I was calledWW I was called‘The War to End all Wars’‘The War to End all Wars’
19191919 League of Nations was founded to League of Nations was founded to
assure no more warassure no more war
1939 – WW II1939 – WW II 78 million killed78 million killed 10x the number killed in WW I10x the number killed in WW I
WarsWars 19451945
United Nations (UN) formed for world United Nations (UN) formed for world peace, ending future warspeace, ending future wars
Since 1945 Since 1945 50+ major wars after UN founded, e.g. 50+ major wars after UN founded, e.g.
Korean, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Korean, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, LybiaLybia
Rumors of war – Korea, Iran, Middle Rumors of war – Korea, Iran, Middle EastEast
FaminesFamines
“…“…there shall be famines”there shall be famines” (Matthew 24:7). (Matthew 24:7).
Historians Dr. Paul Erlich, Dr. Barry Historians Dr. Paul Erlich, Dr. Barry Comminger and Dr. William Paddock, Comminger and Dr. William Paddock, all said the 1970’s ushered in a new all said the 1970’s ushered in a new age in World History.age in World History.
‘ ‘The Age of Famines’The Age of Famines’
Pestilence (Disease)Pestilence (Disease)
“…“…and pestilences,”and pestilences,” (Matthew 24:7). (Matthew 24:7).
During WW I, cancer called theDuring WW I, cancer called the “rarest of diseases” “rarest of diseases”
Today, Cancer is the 2Today, Cancer is the 2ndnd leading leading cause of death in U.S., expected to cause of death in U.S., expected to soon pass #1, Heart Disease. soon pass #1, Heart Disease.
2010 – 569,490 people died in the 2010 – 569,490 people died in the U.S. from various forms of cancer.U.S. from various forms of cancer.
Pestilence (2)Pestilence (2)
““The numbers are staggering: 5 The numbers are staggering: 5 million people became infected with million people became infected with HIV last year, more than any HIV last year, more than any previous year. Nearly 38 million previous year. Nearly 38 million adults and children are living with adults and children are living with HIV worldwide. While Africa HIV worldwide. While Africa continues to be hit hard, Asia has the continues to be hit hard, Asia has the fastest-growing new epidemic.”fastest-growing new epidemic.”Reference: July 6, 2004 UN Report Reference: July 6, 2004 UN Report
Pestilence (3)Pestilence (3)
Thirty years ago the pestilence Thirty years ago the pestilence HIV/AIDS was unheard of.HIV/AIDS was unheard of.
In less than 30 years, over a 1/2 In less than 30 years, over a 1/2 million (576,000) in the U.S. have million (576,000) in the U.S. have died from AIDS.died from AIDS.
Reference: Newsweek, June 2, 2001Reference: Newsweek, June 2, 2001 56,300 New Cases in 201056,300 New Cases in 2010
Pestilence/DiseasePestilence/Disease
Wars killed 430,000 past 90 years.Wars killed 430,000 past 90 years. WW I WW I 53,513 53,513 WW IIWW II 292,131292,131 Korean WarKorean War 33,667 33,667 Vietnam WarVietnam War 47,393 47,393 Gulf WarsGulf Wars 4,000 4,000 ??
Total War Deaths 429,704Total War Deaths 429,704(Total AIDS over 576,000)(Total AIDS over 576,000)
““Make Love Not War”Make Love Not War”
AIDS killed more in 1/3 the time AIDS killed more in 1/3 the time than all of the US wars of the past than all of the US wars of the past century.century.
The pacifists say: “make love, not The pacifists say: “make love, not war”.war”.
The non-Biblical kind of love they The non-Biblical kind of love they promote wounds and kills more promote wounds and kills more people than war does.people than war does.
EarthquakesEarthquakes
“…“…and earthquakes, in divers places”and earthquakes, in divers places” (Matthew 24:7)(Matthew 24:7)
World Book Encyclopedia:World Book Encyclopedia: 1000-19001000-1900 15 major earthquakes,15 major earthquakes,
for 900 yrs = one quake every 60 yrsfor 900 yrs = one quake every 60 yrs 1900-20041900-2004 40 major earthquakes 40 major earthquakes
104 yrs period = one quake every 3 yrs104 yrs period = one quake every 3 yrs 20x increase in frequency of 20x increase in frequency of
earthquakes in “latter times”earthquakes in “latter times”
EarthquakesEarthquakes
The World Almanac says:The World Almanac says: ““80% of the worst earthquakes of all 80% of the worst earthquakes of all
time have occurred during the past time have occurred during the past 50 years.”50 years.”
Signs, Earthquakes, Roaring SeasSigns, Earthquakes, Roaring Seas
2004 2004 9.1 Earthquake in Indonesia 9.1 Earthquake in Indonesia Tsunami killed 228,000Tsunami killed 228,000
201120119.0 Earthquake in Japan9.0 Earthquake in JapanTsunami killed 20,000Tsunami killed 20,000
Luke 21:25 Waves RoaringLuke 21:25 Waves Roaring
It Will Happen Again…It Will Happen Again…But On A Much Bigger ScaleBut On A Much Bigger Scale
There were plenty of authoritative There were plenty of authoritative messages that Pearl Harbor would messages that Pearl Harbor would experience an attack.experience an attack.
It seemed too big to be true and the It seemed too big to be true and the cares of this world overtook them.cares of this world overtook them.
Are You Preparing?Are You Preparing? We have plenty of authoritative word We have plenty of authoritative word
that Christ is coming again.that Christ is coming again. We have many signs to indicate the We have many signs to indicate the
warnings are true.warnings are true. For most, including Christians, it is For most, including Christians, it is
too big an event to believe.too big an event to believe. The cares & pleasures of this world The cares & pleasures of this world
keep most from being ready. keep most from being ready.
James 5:8James 5:8
““Be ye also patient; stablish your Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”draweth nigh.”
No Man Knoweth The Day Or The Hour, But No Man Knoweth The Day Or The Hour, But You Can See The Signs of His Coming!You Can See The Signs of His Coming!
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Will You Be ReadyWill You Be Ready To Greet Christ?To Greet Christ?
Will you be at the bar?Will you be at the bar?Will you be looking at a bad Will you be looking at a bad
magazine?magazine?Will you be watching an immoral Will you be watching an immoral
video?video?Will you be listening to a dirty joke?Will you be listening to a dirty joke?Will you be yelling at your spouse?Will you be yelling at your spouse?Will you be asleep Sunday morning?Will you be asleep Sunday morning?
Will You Be ReadyWill You Be Ready They weren’t ready for what was They weren’t ready for what was
coming at Pearl Harbor.coming at Pearl Harbor. Tragedy struck.Tragedy struck. Souls needlessly perishedSouls needlessly perished
Will You Be ReadyWill You Be Ready Will you be ready for what is Will you be ready for what is
coming? (Read John 3:36)coming? (Read John 3:36) If you have not yet accepted Christ If you have not yet accepted Christ
as your Lord and Saviour, will you be as your Lord and Saviour, will you be prepared before it is too late?prepared before it is too late?If you are prepared, help others to If you are prepared, help others to prepare for what is coming.prepare for what is coming.