Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and
pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
(Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and
upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves
roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which
are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy
3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of
grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from
throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the
intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of
severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes,
typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual
places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records
everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This
list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and
massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this
Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are
familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like
a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.
Russia’s home-made alcohol epidemic. Video. Those caught buying and selling booze after hours facing fines of up to €1,500 euros. 1,500 tonnes of counterfeit alcohol. Over 60 people dead from counterfeit alcohol. Counterfeit industry is worth more than €30 (6×5) million annually
By Galina Polonskaya • last updated: 09/10/2019 – 12:33. Euronews.
A late-night vodka in Moscow might be a Russian tradition, but not for much longer if one group gets its way.
A group of activists known as Sober Russia are fighting this national habit, which, although on the decline, continues to put thousands of people in hospital.
Russian law prohibits selling alcoholic beverages during the night, with those caught buying and selling booze after hours facing fines of up to €1,500 euros.
It is one of several state measures to curb alcohol consumption in Russia, with a recent report by the World Health Organisation showing it fell 43% between 2003 to 2016.
However, some outlets are ignoring the law.
Sultan Hamzaev, leader of the Sober Russia movement, told Euronews it’s not just late-night sales that put people at risk but a growing counterfeit industry.
“In addition to the legal part of the market, there is a counterfeit part, which also needs to be fought,” he said.
Experts say that Russia’s counterfeit industry is worth more than €30 million annually, and it’s growing.
“The state understands this, makes some attempts, but so far they are futile. Our efforts alone over the past year have revealed more than 1,500 tonnes of counterfeit alcohol,” Hamzaev said.
The illegal sales are a public health risk, according to the group. Every year more than 100,000 Russians seek medical aid after drinking fake alcohol.
In 2016, 62 people died in Irkutsk from poisoning from batch of counterfeit alcohol.
