HE PAID ATTENTION TO BIBLE PROPHECY

 Jesus understood how Bible prophecies would be fulfilled.  He knew that his ministry would just last three and half years. (Daniel 9:26, 27) He also knew what was prophesied concerning when and how he would die. (Luke 18:31-34) Jesus let what he knew influence how he used his time. As a result, he preached with zeal in order to finish the work he had been given to do. 

Our understanding of Bible prophecy can move us to preach with zeal. We know that the time left for this system is short. We recognize that current events and the attitude of people today reflect what the Bible foretold would mark the last days. We perceive the rivalry between the Anglo-American world power and Russia and its allies fulfills the prophecy about the king of the south and the king of the north "in the time of the end." (Daniel 11:40) We also understand that the Anglo-American World Power is represented by the feet of image described at (Daniel2:43-45) We are convinced that as the prophecy indicates, soon-very soon -God's Kingdom will destroy human governments. All these prophecies reveal where we are in the stream of time and spur us on to preach with a sense of urgency. 

 Bible prophecies also prophecies also provide us  with a message that we are eager to share. "Jehovah's heartwarming promises of a better future motivate me to share the truth with others, "says Carrie, a sister serving in the Dominican Republic. She adds: "When I see what people are dealing with today, I realize that these promises are, not just for me, but for them too." Bible prophecies encourage us not to hold back because we know that Jehovah is behind our preaching work. Leila, who lives in Hungary, says: "Isaiah 11:6-9 motives me to share the good news even with those who do not like they will accept it. I know that anyone can change with Jehovah's help." And Christopher, a brother from Zambia, says; "As Mark 13:10 foretold, the good news is spreading worldwide, and I feel honored to help in fulfilling this prophecy." What Bible prophecies motivate you to keep preaching? 

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