We reserve a few minutes to discuss current trends that you’d expect from reading Bible prophecy.
Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence, cashless commerce, the manipulation of human DNA, global government, instantaneous global communication, and the movement to rebuild a Temple on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
These are predicted in the Bible and are trending as never before.
There is a fascinating phrase in the last chapter of the OT Book of Daniel. It is Daniel 12:4, “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”
It is possible to interpret “knowledge shall increase” as a growing understanding of biblical prophecy, particularly Israel’s role which we as dispensationalists emphasize in our teaching about prophecy. As the end approaches, God will allow greater & greater insight into prophetic truths.
Another way to interpret the phrase “knowledge shall increase” is that there will be a surge in knowledge, technology, and information. It is a prophecy pointing to the modern era, where rapid advances in science, communication, and global travel are viewed as signs that the world is moving closer to the fulfillment of End Times events.
There is another way of interpreting this, one that is fairly new, but very likely correct. It has to do with the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are genuine manuscripts written between 250BC & 70AD. They were first found in 1947 in the Qumran caves near the Dead Sea. They consist of biblical texts, commentaries, and Essene writings.
The most recent discovery of fragments occurred in March 2021. Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered more than 80 fragments. These fragments contain Greek translations of the Zechariah and Nahum.
When discussing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the term “fragments” comes-up often. It refers to the small, often broken, pieces of parchment or papyrus that make up much of the collection. Keep that in mind.
The Bible tells us that the OT prophet Elijah founded a school of the prophets. Among other things, the school produced a book of the teachings of Elijah. It is called the Tanna Eliyihu. We do not have that manuscript, but we do have commentaries written about it dating from the 3rd century.In one of those commentaries we read, “As it was said [by Elijah], ‘Truth will be found in fragments.’ ”
That’s likely a prophecy about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
What “truth” could that be, seeing the Bible is complete? Both Daniel & the apostle John were told to hold back some of what they wrote. It would be made known in the last days. Elijah was almost certainly talking about those missing “fragments”.
I’m recommending everyone take a look at the Dead Sea Scrolls. Start with Dr. Ken Johnson at biblefacts.org
Jesus promised His Church, “I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the Earth” (Revelation 3:10).
The resurrection and rapture of the church is always imminent. It could happen any moment; nothing needs to happen before it.
Are you ready for the rapture? If not, Get ready; Stay ready; Keep looking up.
Ready or not, Jesus is coming!