This year is swiftly coming to a close, and it has been a big one for prophecy alignment. Without a doubt, the prophetic players are falling into place just as the Bible predicted. For instance, Russia has aligned with Iran (Ezekiel 38-39) The world is turning against the nation of Israel (Psalm 83; Zechariah 14:2) Terror & savagery have increased to critical levels (2 Timothy 3) Churches that once preached the Gospel are falling into apostasy (2 Timothy 3) Famine, pestilence, earthquakes, and ethnic disputes plague the earth in unprecedented convergence (Matthew 24) The birth pains have INCREASED with a vengeance! With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the notable headlines of 2015 & encourage ourselves with the knowledge that Jesus is Coming Soon!

1. Tracking
the Birth Pains
Ethnic Conflicts
2015 Special Edition

2. “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom (Matthew 24:7a).”
Sign #3
Ethnic Conflicts

3. Jesus Foretold 2
Categories of Warfare
that will take place
until His return…

4. Warfare
(According to Matthew 24:6 & 7)
Wars & Rumors of Wars
Matthew 24:6
Ethnic Disputes
Matthew 24:7
 General warfare
 Battles
 Fights
 Strife
 Quarrels
 Rumors of war
 Ethnic disputes
 Ethnic cleansing
 Civil wars
 Tribal warfare
 Racial strife
 World wars
 Kingdom disputes
 Annihilation

5. Today, there are Over 50
conflicts in our world…
Many, if not most, Involve
fighting between various
ethnicities.

7. #1
Israel/Palestinian Conflict

9. Many believe a 3rd Intifada is
underway
http://www.westernjournalism.com/look-whos-behind-the-current-palestinian-terror-war-against-israel/

10. http://northafricapost.com/10028-palestine-israel-israel-suspends-ties-with-eu.html
Israel’s move comes after the EU decided
on November 11 to label goods imported
from Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

11. So Why Does This
Conflict Matter
So Much?

12. Psalms 83 &
Ezekiel 38-39
That’s Why

13. Psalms 83

14. Ezekiel
39

16. #2
ISIS’ War Against the World

17. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/03/ministers-two-years-destroy-isis-uk-airstrikes-syria

18. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/4-questions-ISIS-rebels-
use-to-tell-Sunni-from-Shia/articleshow/37257563.cms
ISIS Wants to Wipe Out Shia Islam

19. http://www.christianpost.com/news/isis-genocide-against-christians-must-be-recognized-before-
christianity-is-eradicated-eu-politician-says-151232/
ISIS Wants to Wipe Out Christians
The gates of
Hell will not
prevail against
the Church!
-Jesus
(Matthew
16:18)

20. http://time.com/4119069/isis-john-kasich/
ISIS Wants to Wipe Out the West

21. Besides their obvious
savagery, why is this
conflict so
Significant?

22. 2 Timothy 3 &
Revelation 20
That’s Why

23. 2 Timothy 3

24. Revelation

26. #3
Russia vs. Turkey

27. Russia Turkey
Largest Country in World Located at the crossroads of Europe &
Asia.
Nearly 144 million people (9th highest
populated country)
77 million strong
Covers N. Asia & much of E. Europe Primarily Asia but covers come of S.E.
Europe
Nation’s history began with East Slavs Oldest permanently settled region in
world- Anatolian people (Hattians &
Hurrians)
Official Religion- Orthodox Christianity No official religion; secular state;
predominantly Muslim (99.8 % of pop)
Possesses the largest stockpile of
WMD’s
Longstanding alliance with the U.S.

32. why is this conflict
Significant?

33. Some Bible Prophecy
Teachers Believe
Turkey will Produce
the AntiChrist

36. #4
Shia vs. Sunni Muslim

37. Shia Sunni
Believes the proper successor as Caliph was
Muhammed’s Son-in-Law.
Believes the proper successor as Caliph was
Muhammed’s Father-in-Law.
2nd largest branch of Islam. Comprise 10-13% of the
world’s Muslim population.
Largest branch of Islam- 87-90% of the world’s
Muslim population.
68-80% live in: Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, & India. Largest percentages live in: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Yemen, Syria, UAE, Qatar, Turkey
Twelver Shia is the largest branch of Shia Islam
(85%).
5 Pillars of Sunni Islam
Believe in the hidden Imam or Mahdi, a Messianic
figure, who will one day return & make the world
Muslim.
Believe in the 7 articles of faith & the oneness of
God. Emphasis on the Hajj to Mecca & saying 5
prayers a day.

42. Besides the Obvious,
why is this conflict
Significant?

43. The Bible Provides
valuable information
on Many of these
Muslim Countries…

44. Iran- Predominantly Shia Muslim
Iran (Persia) will form an alliance with
other Muslim countries & invade Israel.

45. Egypt- Predominantly Sunni Muslim
Sounds like the Arab Spring??

46. Syria- Predominantly Sunni Muslim

47. Iraq- Predominantly Sunni Muslim

49. #5
America’s Race War

50. America has a dark
history of racial
tensions

51. From 1861-1865, America’s
civil war was fought between
the North & South-
Slavery Was Eliminated, but
Segregation continued until the
1960s

52. Racial Tensions
continue to run deep…

57. And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them,
“Any kingdom divided against itself is laid
waste; and any city or house divided against
itself will not stand.”
Matthew 12:25

58. Just a few of the many ethnic disputes happening in our
world today:
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/01/02/10-wars-to-watch-in-2015/
Brazil- Ethnic Kayapo and Pataxo
Ghana
Israel- Palestinian Intifada
Nepal
Guyana
Afghanistan- Ethnic Hazara
Myanmar
Burundi
Iran- Ethnic Azeris
Syria- ISIS- Kurds, Christians, Arabs

59. “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree:
As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves
come out, you know that summer is near. Even
so, when you see all these things, you know that
it is near, right at the door.”
- Matthew 24:32-33

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