Power of TestimonyPart 2: Urgent Time

Revelation 12:11 - They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their

lives so much as to shrink from death.

1. DIVINE APPOINTMENTS

Psalm 139:16 - You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a

single day had passed.

Divine = of or relating to GodAppointment = an arrangement for a meeting

A divine appointment is a meeting arranged by God

A. Release your TESTIMONY

Matthew 10:8 - Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!

B. Release your FEAR

Psalm 81:10 – It was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things.

2. TIME IS SHORT

Luke 21:31- …when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near.

A. Signs in NATURE

Matthew 24:7 –There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.

B. Signs in SOCIETY2 Timothy 3:1-5 - You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud,

scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They will be unloving and

unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. 4 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than

God. 5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly.

C. Signs in the CHURCH• Church hopping = 2 Timothy 4:3

• Persecution of believers = Matthew 24:9-10

• Outbreaks of demonic and occult activity = 1 Timothy 4:1

• Scoffers at the Second Coming = 2 Peter 3:3-4

D. Signs concerning ISRAEL

• Gathering of Jews into Palestine - Isa. 11:10-12; Ezek. 37:1-12 • Reestablishment of the state of Israel - Zech. 12:1-6; Matt.

24:32-35• Israel reclaims land - Zech. 12:2-6• Resurgence of Israel’s military - Zech. 12:6• Re-occupation of Jerusalem - Zech. 12:2-6• Wars and rumors of wars - Matt. 24:6-7• Reunification of Europe - Dan. 2:41-44; 7:8, 24-25; 9:26; Rev.

13:1• Growing hostility toward Israel - Ezek. 35:1-36 • The far north threatening Israel - Ezek. 38:1-39 • Asian nation capable of fielding an army of 200 million - Rev.

9:15-16; 16:12

E. Signs of REVIVAL

Acts 2:17 - ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.’ • Revival of Worship - Amos 9:11; Acts 15:16; John 4:23 • Worldwide evangelism - Mark 13:10