Note.—This is an exact picture of the condition of things in the world today. Through greed of gain, lawlessness, licentiousness, increasing violence, trouble between capital and labor, international complications, and preparations for war, the nations are perplexed, and men's hearts tremble with fear as they look into the future. The elements are also disturbed, as seen in great earthquakes and storms on land and sea.
26. What did Christ say was to be the next great event following these signs?
“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” Verse 27. See Matt. 24:30.
27. When these things should begin to come to pass, what did Christ tell His people to do?
“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:28.
28. When the trees put forth their leaves, what do we know?
“Now learn a parable of the fig-tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh.” Matt. 24:32.
29. What may be known with equal certainty when these signs have been seen?
“So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” Verse 33. “So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.” Luke 21:31.
30. What did Christ say of the certainty of this prophecy?