The topic of the end times is one that most Christians want to know about, but are often afraid they may misinterpret or believe they aren’t supposed to know. However, prophecy covers 40 percent of the Bible, and as believers, we should value God’s word and try to understand it. Just as the disciples asked Jesus about the end times in Matthew 24:4-6, Jesus said the world would receive signs that the end was near and that His return was imminent. But these signs would only be recognized by those who give attention to God’s word and heed the signs.

Paul also addressed the topic in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:9. In the middle of his statement, Paul says, “Therefore encourage one another with these words.” Understanding the end times is something that can help us all be encouraged and know that God is in control and His plans will never fail.

Moreover, suggesting that we should ignore the word of God because it just confuses or distracts us is close to blasphemy. Our Lord is not a God of confusion, and He gave us His word to bless us with knowledge that would help us serve Him in a greater way. At times I will discuss these things and hope that we can all gain insight into God’s plans.