Political upheaval in the US and deadlock in Israel. Efforts towards a one world religion, as well as a global rallying cry to prevent a climate change disaster. An increase in UFO activity and precursor to the mark of the beast technology. 2019 was an eventful year to say the least. These are some of what I believe were the most prophetically significant issues of 2019.

On January 3rd, 2020, US President Donald Trump authorized an airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. This action received backlash from the world at large and was met with threats of severe retaliation from Iran. Is the US and Iran headed into a war or is this more stage setting for what the bible tells us must occur in the last days?

The problem of evil has plagued mankind since the start of human history itself. "Why is there evil?" is a question asked by both the skeptic and Christian. Many use the existence of evil to disprove the very existence of God. However, does evil truly disprove God exists? I don't think so. Read on to learn how the problem of evil actually points us to the existence of God.

On December 12th, 2019, Jewish worshipers were allowed to pray on the temple mount without push back almost as a reversal to the long held status quo barring them from doing so. As some Jewish worshipers enjoy the opportunity, others see it as one of many steps to a larger goal - the building of the third temple. The bible tells us that at the midpoint of the 7 year tribulation, the antichrist will desecrate the third temple. As enthusiasm to build the 3rd temple continues to grow is this another sign of the nearness of the tribulation?

At the sound of the fourth trumpet, a 1/3 of the sun, moon, and stars are struck lessening the light emitted from these celestial objects. The world has largely rejected Jesus and for that God gives them a taste of the darkness they so wish for.

To have an understanding of the rapture, it's essential to also understand the purpose of the tribulation as well as who it's for. The tribulation is meant for the salvation of the Jewish nation and to punish an unrepentant mankind. Learn how knowing these facts can aid us in understanding how the rapture fits into this picture.

To have an understanding of the rapture, it's essential to also understand the purpose of the tribulation as well as who it's for. The tribulation is also known as "Daniel's 70th week" and "Jacob's Trouble". It's a time meant for the salvation of the Jewish nation - Israel. Learn how understanding who the tribulation is for helps us relate it to the rapture.

At the sound of the third trumpet a star from heaven falls on a 1/3 of the rivers and springs on the earth. The name of this star is wormwood. Is there significance to this name?

At the sound of the second trumpet appears "something like a great mountain burning with fire" thrown into the sea. A 1/3 of the sea is turned into blood and a 1/3 of the sea life perishes. What is this "mountain burning with fire" and what affects will it have on the inhabitants of the world?

At the sound of the first trumpet, there's hail and fire mixed with what John sees to be blood. This wipes out a 1/3 of the vegetation on the earth. Read on to learn about the after affects of this judgment and how were already seeing precursors to this.