Robert Fitzpatrick is convinced the world will end this Saturday, May 21, 2011. In fact, he‘s so convinced that he’s poured his life savings into letting people in New York City know. Fitzpatrick has spent at least $140,000 in proclaiming “judgement day.” Story taken from THE BLAZE Blog.
There are those who say the end of the age will arrive on May 21, 2011, that is in just a few days. They speak of an earthquake that is going to destroy the world. They say that is the day of the rapture. They are telling everyone to prepare. There is a man named Robert Fitzpatrick who lives in New York and has spent most of his savings telling the world about the coming catastrophic events. He is a student of Harold Camping on www.familyradio.com; You can read more about this story (above) at http://www.theblaze.com/stories/judgement-day-may-21-2011-man-spends-life-savings-proclaming-end-of-days/ This group is affiliated with, www.wecanknow.com
This subject interested me because I just completed a teaching on this very subject on Omega Radio 104.1 FM www.omegafmradio.com London England, May 15, 2011. What I discussed was what the disciples actually asked Jesus in Matthew 24 and 25, in The Olivet Prophesy, and how and what he actually answered. I have enclosed the outline I used (see below). The radio show was much more detailed and inclusive. The outline is enough to get a bible study going and a discussion started which will lead to knowing the truth.
When I read the article and looked at the video clips I was very surprised. The speakers proclaim that for sure Jesus is coming this Saturday the 21 of May 2011. They claim they know it because they have decoded the bible? They claim they know it because “in the end days man will know when the Judgement Day is” that is what they said. Well I say don’t be deceived there will be many false prophets in the land from now on. I say, be like the five wise virgins in the parable of the ten virgins and not the five foolish. Be ready.
The truth is the signs are not in line with these predictions. The signs show that it is only the beginning of the birth pains. The abomination which causes desolation has not presented his self on the scene yet. There is a warning from Jesus about false prophets and a call for believers to watch out that they be not deceived. The bible does say that the wise will know. Consider the parable of the ten virgins. Five were wise and five were foolish.
I have set here below a copy of my outline which I used to explain the events which are to come:
Learn The Parable of the Fig Tree:
Mt. of Olives, “Olivet Prophecy”
Prayer: Lord God, we come to you by your mighty right hand, Lord Jesus our given Christ. I would tell them your words. Bless me please: I would give food at the right time. The right food for the right time I pray you give me, to give. I pray increase, I pray amplification and volume be added to your words and many be saved from the coming destruction. I ask this Holy Father in the name of my Saviour Lord Jesus, amen.
Matthew 24 & 25
Notes: Jesus answers three questions wrapped in two:
1. When will this happen
2. What will be the sign of your coming
3. And of the end of the age
Jesus warns:
· Be wise and let no one deceive you
· There will be wars, famines and earthquakes
· The beginning of birth pains
Jesus warns:
· Christians will be hated and persecuted
· People will turn away from Christianity
· There will be false prophets doing signs and wonders
The Sign of: the Abomination that Causes Desolation.
Daniel 8: The Ram and the Goat fighting
13 Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long will it take for the vision to be fulfilled—the vision concerning the daily sacrifice (no daily sacrifices), the rebellion that causes desolation (of the holy ones: the temple of the Lord), the surrender of the sanctuary and the trampling underfoot of the LORD’s people?” This link was added later: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzEArAjvu-o&feature=player_embedded but it is very informative and helpfull in understanding why the temple mount is so very important.
The vision in Daniel 8 concerns the times of the end: The vision is described of Kings and Principalities.
· 23 “In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise. 24 He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people. 25 He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.
Daniel 9: The Angle Gabriel gives insight and understanding from Heaven: The Abomination that causes Desolation sign.
· 26 After the sixty-two ‘sevens,’ the Anointed One will be put to death and will have nothing. The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood: War will continue until the end, and desolations have been decreed. 27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple[j] he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”
Daniel 11: Warning about the desolation of the daily sacrifices.
· 31 “His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation. 32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.
· 33 “Those who are wise will instruct many, though for a time they will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered. 34 When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere will join them. 35 Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.
The King Who Exalts Himself
· 36 “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place. 37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. 38 Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his ancestors he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. 39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price.
Daniel 12
The End Times
1 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise[a] will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
9 He replied, “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end. 10 Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.
The desolation standing in the Holy Place is a sign for us:
· Rapture?
· Get away!
Jesus warns: There will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now – and never to be equaled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shorten.
Learn the Parable of the fig tree. Know the signs by seeing the things which are going on all around. Learn to discern the seasons by seeing the things which are, they will tell you of the things which are to come.
When Jesus comes
· Everyone will see him
· Everyone will know that he is come
Consider thy steps:
· Who is the Faithful and wise servant? Who gives food at the proper time?
· The Parable of the Ten Virgins
· The parable of the Bags of Gold
· The Parable of the sheep and goats.
The key event is as Jesus described in Matthew 24, is the abomination which causes desolation. The battle is against the holy people and them being the temple of God. The daily sacrifices being cut off and the desolation in the temple, or the knowledge of God being gone from the people and the temple. So much so that some of the people will be deceived. The bible states that there will be someone who is so clever that his lies will sound believable. That is sadly a desolation of the word of God in the temple of God. The elect as the bible says will not be fooled but if it were possible they would have been fooled also, but it was not possible. They knew their God, or I should say we?
The main thing I focused on was signs. The signs in the bible point to the signs which are occurring in the world. Conversely, the signs in the world point to the signs in the bible. They work together, so the believer can know if he understands the parable of the fig tree. Know the season; by looking at the signs, when it is spring the trees are budding and flower come alive: That is how you know it is spring by the plants giving new life. So it is the same way, when these signs which are spoken of in the bible are happening in the world you can know the season we are in, in prophesy. You can follow it as Jesus taught: you will know when you see the vultures that a carcass is near.
What I did on the radio show was explained the three parables, the ten virgins, the bags of Gold, and the parable of the sheep and the goats. I also went into detail about the Abomination which causes Desolation. I tied all this in together. The final illustration: be like a lamb; be willing to be lead by the love in your heart for others. Don’t be like a goat and have a hard heart about your fellows. What is most important is the display of brotherly love by actions; and understanding is the fear of the Lord. I posted this Blog so that the believer will seek the wisdom of God from him and not be deceived by false prophets.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to comment and ask questions in the space provided below. (I had to add on a prayer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P68w8yF1joI&feature=related )
