As the time of Messiah's return draws near, there are 12 significant signs to keep your eyes on. Tracking the Birth Pains will present strong evidence that we are living in the End Times!

1. Tracking
the
Birth Pains
February 2016
Newsletter

2. RTWP is Committed to Watching the
Convergence of Headline News &
Bible Prophecy Till Jesus
Returns!

4. Sign #1- False Messiahs
Sign #2- Wars & Rumors of Wars
Sign #3- Ethnic Disputes
Sign #4- Famines
Sign #5- Pestilences
Sign #6- Earthquakes
Sign #7- Persecution
Sign #8- The Falling Away
Sign #9- False Prophets
Sign #10- Lawlessness
Sign #11- The Preaching of the Gospel
Sign #12- The Abomination of Desolation
** note- Matthew’s Gospel presents 14 signs, but only 12 are trackable now. 2 signs are strictly future signs. Find
out more about the remaining signs in my book, Tracking the Birth Pains**

5. “For many will come in My name,
saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will
mislead many.”
- Matthew 24:5

6. February
2016
False Messiahs

7. Christian scholar finds similarity between
Muslim Mahdi & the Antichrist!
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/christian.scholar.claims.
shocking.similarity.between.biblical.antichrist.and.muslim.mess
iah.called.the.mahdi/78196.htm
Sunni & Shia
Muslims await a
Messianic
figure, but differ
on views.

8. The Messiah Foundation is pretty sure the
world ends in 2026!
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/9190-armageddon-bit-tired-of-this-after-midnight-were-gonna-shake-your-
tambourine.html
The hands of the
Doomsday Clock
are pointing at 3
minutes to
midnight!

9. 15 Year Old Claims “Jesus” is the Father of
Her Unborn Child!
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/entertainment/15-year-old-
claims-jesus-father-her-unborn-child/nqWhM/
The girl believes
that she was
visited by an
angel of God in
July 2015.

10. “You will be hearing of wars and rumors
of wars. See that you are not frightened,
for those things must take place, but that is
not yet the end.”
(Matthew 24:6)

11. February 2016
Wars & Rumors of Wars
Headline News

12. The President of Ukraine is Warning that a
War with Russia may be Imminent.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-
News/2016/02/03/Poroshenko-warns-war-between-Ukraine-
Russia-more-likely-now/6941454501729/

13. China beats the U.S. as the number 1 nation
armed & ready for war.
http://www.inquisitr.com/2762904/which-countries-have-the-
biggest-armies-and-which-is-most-likely-to-trigger-world-war-
3/

14. We are in a war with MOSQUITOES!
http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2016-02-03/zika-is-
latest-battle-in-war-against-mosquitoes

15. “For nation will rise against
nation, and kingdom against
kingdom.”
(Matthew 24:7a)

16. February 2016
Ethnic Conflicts

17. The African Union has Abandoned Plans to Send
5,000 Peacekeepers to Strife-Ridden Burundi.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-
News/2016/02/01/African-Union-abandons-plan-to-send-
peacekeepers-to-conflict-stricken-Burundi/9691454328404/

18. Chinese Envoy Returns from North Korea with No
Guarantee N.K. will End the Planned Rocket Launch.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2016/02/04/Chinese-
envoys-North-Korea-trip-ends-with-no-
guarantee/7311454608602/?spt=slh&or=2

19. Ethnic Disputes in Ethiopia Leave Scores Dead!
http://www.zegabi.com/articles/10008
Anuak woman
Nuer woman

20. “And in various places there
will be famines.”
(Matthew 24:7b)

21. February 2016
Famine

22. President of Somalia declares state of
famine.
https://horseedmedia.net/2016/02/06/somalia-puntland-president-declares-state-
famine/

23. A state of disaster has been declared in
Zimbabwe due to famine and drought.
http://thesource.com/2016/02/05/a-state-of-disaster-declared-in-zimbabwe-due-
to-famine-and-drought/

24. With famine looming, the President of
Zimbabwe throws lavish feast in honor of
his birthday!
http://thesource.com/2016/02/05/a-state-of-disaster-declared-in-zimbabwe-due-
to-famine-and-drought/

25. Areas of the World Experiencing Famine or
Famine Like Conditions:
Country Region Country Region
Somalia Horn of Africa Ethiopia Horn of Africa
Zimbabwe Southern Africa South Upi Philippines
Thar Pakistan South Sudan N.E. Africa
Yemen Middle East Syria Middle East
Kenya East Africa Haiti Caribbean Islands

26. “For nation will rise against nation, and
kingdom against kingdom. And there will be
famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in
various places.”
(Matthew 24:7)

27. February 2016
Deadly Disease

28. Peak flu season passed with
minimal cases- not over yet.
http://billsinsider.com/2016/03/01/94269-flu-vaccine-nearly-60-percent-effective-cdc/
CDC says flu vaccine is
almost 60% effective.

29. Australia is facing more
exposure to infectious diseases!
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/03/01/06/34/disease-threats-up-because-aid-is-down
Major cuts to foreign
aid budget have left
Australia exposed to
more diseases!

30. Swine Disease Kills Half the Piglets on a
Wisconsin Farm.
http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Daily-Updates/2016/02/29/Swine-disease-hits-UW-RF-
farm.html
Swine Disease affects 60-70%
of swine herds.

31. Boston Officials are Vaccinating the Homeless due to an
outbreak of the bacterial infection meningococcemia
http://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/deadly-disease-has-health-officials-vaccinating-
bostons-homeless-0

32. Africa is preparing for an outbreak of deadly
diseases.
http://www.punchng.com/preparing-for-outbreak-of-deadly-diseases/

33. “For nation will rise against nation, and
kingdom against kingdom. And there will be
famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in
various places.”
(Matthew 24:7)

34. February
2016
Earthquakes

35. UPDATED! Earthquakes January
3.0 & Higher
Week Total
January 1-7 391
January 8-14 380
January 15-21 336
January 22-31 423
Total 1,530
Source: USGS

36. Earthquakes February
3.0 & Higher
Week Total
February 1-7 232
February 8-14 220
February 15-21 216
February 22-29 198
Total TBD
Source: USGS

37. 7 Significant Earthquakes in
February 2016.
Source: USGS

38. “Then they will deliver you to
tribulation, and will kill you, and you
will be hated by all nations because of
My name.”
(Matthew 24:9)

39. February 2016
Persecution of the Faithful

40. North Korea Official Accuses Ohio Church of Ordering Student to Steal
Propaganda!
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/28/asia/north-korea-otto-warmbier/index.html
U.S. student
confesses to
“hostile” act.

41. In China, Christian Husband & Wife Sentenced (12 &
14 years) for Running an Illegal Business, their Church!
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/couple-02252016120231.html

42. Northern Mali Christians Forced to Abandon Homes due to Islamic
Jihadists Threats!
http://www.persecution.org/2016/02/26/northern-mali-christians-forced-to-abandon-their-homes-as-they-flee-
threats-and-daily-attacks-from-islamic-jihadists/
Christians
struggle to find
work because
they are
Christians!

43. “At that time many will fall away
and will betray one another and
hate one another.”
(Matthew 24:10)

44. February 2016
Apostasy & Rebellion

45. Wheaton College Professor Who Claimed Allah &
God are the Same Says She Would “Do it Again!”
“I stand in religious
solidarity with Muslims
because they, like me, a
Christian, are people of
the book. And as Pope
Francis stated last week,
we worship the same
God.”
http://www.religionnews.com/2016/02/26/wheaton-
professor-who-left-college-over-same-god-flap-i-would-do-it-
again-and-again-and-again/

46. Donald Trump is Attracting “Cultural” Evangelicals.
Donald Trump
claims to be a
Christian who
doesn’t need to
repent. This means
he calls God a liar!
-1 John 1:10
http://www.charismanews.com/politics/primaries/55489-
theologian-donald-trump-is-attracting-cultural-evangelicals

47. Warning- Criticizing Homosexuality Will
Result in Loss of Endorsements!
Manny Pacquiao
apologized for his
remarks, but NIKE
dropped him, exhibiting
a clear double standard
since they never
dropped Tiger Woods
for his adulteries!
http://www.charismanews.com/opinion/in-the-line-of-
fire/55327-stephen-curry-manny-pacquiao-tiger-woods-and-
nike

48. “And many false prophets shall
rise, and shall deceive many.”
(Matthew 24:11)

49. February 2016
False Prophets

50. Thug Willie Spills Secrets of FLDS
“Prophet!”
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/25/us/jessop-flds-warren-jeffs-short-
creek/index.html
Jeffs, is accused
of raping a 12
year old girl,
amongst other
crimes.

51. “Prophet” Shepherd Bushiri, of Malawi, Attracts
Secular Artists with Promise of “Miracle
Money!”
http://www.nyasatimes.com/2016/02/26/miracle-money-lures-malawi-artists-into-gospel-working-with-
prophet-bushiri-report/

52. Prophet Impregnates Two Sisters in
Lagos!
http://dailypost.ng/2016/02/26/prophet-impregnates-two-sisters-in-lagos/
Prophet Oluwaseyi Idowu of the Victorious Sacred
Solemn Healing and Deliverance Ministry (that name
should tell you something, right there) has been
arrested for trying to sell a building without the
owner’s consent.

53. “Because lawlessness is
increased, most people’s love
will grow cold.”
(Matthew 24:12)

54. February 2016
Lawlessness

55. ISIS Suicide Bombing at Funeral in Iraq Kills at Least
27!
At least one suicide vest was
detonated at the Shia funeral. More
than 50 people were injured. ISIS was
attempting to take out 2 Shia
commanders.
http://www.inquisitr.com/2841153/breaking-isis-suicide-bombing-at-iraq-funeral-kills-27/

56. Kenyan Airports are Now the Targets of
Al-Shaabab Attacks!
Al-Shaabab is an Al-Qaeda
affiliated group. A memo warned
that operatives, posing as
passengers, would blow
themselves up mid-flight!
http://nysepost.com/kenya-airports-targets-of-al-shaabab-attacks-kaa-security-139082

57. Twin Bombing Attacks in Baghdad Market
Kill at Least 59!
The blast happened in the
Shia district, killing 59 and
injuring 100 and occured just
one day after a bombing that
killed 73.
http://youdontknowfootball.com/2016/03/twin-bombing-attacks-in-baghdad-market-kill-at-least-5999268/

58. Nanny in Russia Parades Child’s Decapitated
Head While Yelling “Allahu Akbar!”
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/russian-nanny-arrested-parading-child-severed-head-article-
1.2547445

59. “This gospel of the kingdom shall be
preached in the whole world as a
testimony to all the nations, and then
the end will come.”
(Matthew 24:14)

60. February
2016
Into All the World!

61. 82% of the Population of Kenya is
Christian!
http://www.operationworld.org/keny#prayer
l

62. Therefore when you see the Abomination of
Desolation which was spoken of through
Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy
place (let the reader understand)…
(Matthew 24:15)

63. February 2016
Israel- the Super Sign
These doors are currently
sealed waiting for
Messiah’s return!!!

64. Temple Mount Cameras Won’t Include Mosques!
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/208652#.VtTzJ5wrLIU
An agreement
between Israel &
Jordan to place
cameras on the
Temple Mount will
soon come to fruition
but mosque
surveillance isn’t
included???

65. Likud Lawmaker Vows to “Demolish the Temple Mount” and
Rebuild the Temple!
http://mondoweiss.net/2016/02/when-i-have-the-
opportunity-to-do-it-i-will-likud-lawmaker-vows-to-demolish-
al-aqsa-mosque/
“If the day comes and I have the opportunity to
lead the country, not to mention become the
prime minister, I will build the temple on the
Temple Mount.”
-Likud lawmaker and Deputy Speaker of the
Knesset Oren Hazan

66. Israel Ranked 8th Most Powerful Country in the
World!
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4772432,00.html
Wharton University ranks states by
power, citizenship, quality of life,
cultural influence, heritage,
entrepreneurship, business, movers
and adventure.

67. “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree (Israel):
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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