Why We Talk About News and Prophecy.

Some have asked why we focus on news events and Bible prophecy each week—since prophecy seems like “bad news” that can be depressing and upsetting, especially to young people. So why do we do it? Because Jesus Christ repeatedly instructed His disciples, “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42; 25:13). The Apostle Paul also warned, “Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:6). The Scriptures state that many will be surprised by the end-time cataclysmic events because they are caught up in “the cares of this life,” but that we should “Watch… and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man” (Luke 21:34-36). We need to know what is prophesied to happen as we approach the end of the age, and watch as world events begin to fulfill those prophecies, so we are not lulled into complacency and caught by surprise (Matthew 25:1-13).

Another reason for the weekly News and Prophecy is to help promote an atmosphere of faith among God’s people. As we watch Bible prophecies being fulfilled, we are reminded that there is a real God who declares “the end from the beginning” and whose “counsel shall stand” and come to pass (Isaiah 46:8-11)! Fulfilled prophecy is a powerful proof that the God of the Bible does exist, and that should spiritually energize God’s people. When we understand Bible prophecy, the future is nothing to fear.  Bible prophecies contain the good news of the coming Kingdom of God that Christians are called to be part of and prepare for.

For more details on why it is important to study Bible prophecy, be sure to watch the Tomorrow’s World telecast, “Why Bible Prophecy?”