Conditions in the Political World are Signs of His Coming

Preview: Cues to the political situation of the end times are brought to our attention so we may recognize the signs of His coming.


Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:1-15.

Memory Verse: Luke 21:25.

1. With what substance did the Lord compare earthly governments in the last days of their political existence? Daniel 2:43.
Note: The feet being composed of iron mixed with miry clay shows the extremely unstable and tottering foundation of political governments when Jesus comes. The watchful students of God’s Word can easily discern the “Handwriting upon the wall” which means that the kingdoms of this world are being weighed in the balances and found wanting.
2. What universal and perpetual Kingdom is to be established in this weakened and unstable condition? Daniel 2:44.
3. What does Isaiah say concerning the Federation of nations in the last days? Isaiah 8:9-10.
4. Are we to look at any governing body for safety? Which governments give us safety in the end? Isaiah 8:12.  
Note: We must commend every effort put forth to perpetuate peace, for Jesus said: “Blessed are the peacemakers”, but for us to put our trust in something we know is beyond the power of man, is to betray our confidence in God.
5. What will be the work of God’s people during the time of the end with the Law of God being trampled underfoot, and the fourth Commandment entirely removed? Isaiah 8:16.
6. By what doctrinal standard will the people be measured? Isaiah 8:20.
7. In whom are the Lord’s people instructed to fully confide and put their trust? Isaiah 8:13.
8. What may we expect following the last message and the events of our time? Isaiah 8:22.
9. What will be the worldwide political theme preceding His second coming? I Thessalonians 5:2-4.
10. Will the political aspect be such as to cause distress of nations and much perplexity as we near the end? Luke 21:25.
11. Will these conditions cause fear among the people? Luke 21:26-27.
12. Will the political relations between nations cause friendship or hatred to exist just prior to the end? Revelation 11:18 & Daniel 12:1.