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Chuck Smith

Luke 21:25

Chuck Smith

The world is in crisis, and the Christian's face is up as they look for their King to deliver them from the wrath to come.
Chuck Smith addresses the current global crises, emphasizing the distress of nations as tensions rise between East and West, particularly with Russia's potential moves in the Middle East and the implications for oil supply. He highlights the threats facing Israel from Syria and the P.L.O., alongside the rise of terrorism and moral decay in society, drawing parallels to historical events. Smith warns of the consequences of famine and social disorder, while also offering a message of hope for Christians who look forward to the return of Jesus amidst the chaos. He encourages believers to remain steadfast and joyful, as the world faces increasing turmoil and uncertainty.

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"THE WORLD IN CRISIS" - "DISTRESS OF NATIONS"

Poland

1. Possible consequences.

a. Trigger main confrontation between East and West.

b. Russia in any event of war would make move into Middle East.

1. 47% of our oil comes from foreign sources.

2. By stopping flow of oil, the West would be brought to its knees.

Israel

1. Bombed Iraqi nuclear reactors.

2. Fought with P.L.O. in S. Lebanon in summer.

3. Primary threat is Syria and P.L.O.

4. Explosive areas.

a. Syrian missiles in Bekka valley.

b. P.L.O. terrorism.

c. Golan Heights.

1. Annexation by Israel.

2. U.S. backed U.N. condemnation of Israel.

3. Waning U.S. support for Israel.

a. Zech., "Though the whole world be gathered..."

b. Reason behind U.S. policy.

Terrorism

1. General Dozier captured by Red Brigade in Italy.

2. Bader Meinhoff terrorists in Germany.

3. P.L.O.

a. Highly trained, highly financed.

b. Russia behind training.

1. Red Brigade trained in Cecho.

c. Libya behind financing.

1. Exporting trained hit squads.

Famine: Cambodia, Odan, Ethiopia, Poland.

Moral Decay

1. Gibbon - Rome was not conquered from without, but rotted from within.

2. Family breakdown.

a. High divorce rate.

b. Lack of true communication in family.

1. T.V., radio, and rock groups have a stronger influence on forming their

ideologies than parents.

3. Educational failure.

a. Strong influence of Humanism and existential philosophy.

b. Values classification.

c. Eliminates any moral base to make value clarification.

4. Results observable in our society.

a. Wide scale drug use.

b. Violent crimes increase.

1. Assault, rape, senseless murder.

2. Increase in robberies.

c. Corruption in government.

5. II Tim. 3:1-4

II. 1982 - THE CRISIS YEAR.

A. Many military leaders feel this is the year that Russia will make move for world

conquest. Lewis, Hershey, Kissinger.

1. They possess the greatest military advantage, and time is against them for

the first time.

a. The longer they wait, the stronger we become.

B. Is all hopeless?

1. From a Biblical standpoint things never looked more exciting.

2. Jesus is surely coming soon.

a. As the world begins to face off, the Christian's face is up.

"Look up..."

b. As the world looks desperately for a leader to arise to solve the

dilemma, the Christians look for their King to deliver them from

the wrath to come.

3. As men's hearts fail them for fear as they face the future the Christian's

heart leaps for joy in the anticipation of seeing His Lord face to face.

III. WHAT'S IN VIEW FOR '82?

A. Continued economic crises.

1. Banks pushing more for E.F.T.

a. This year, Master-Card and new Visa introduced.

b. They seek to phase out checks and money.

B. Increased peace movement in Western Europe.

1. Towards end of year, movement began.

2. Several large gatherings of Western Europeans

3. Antichrist is to come in peaceably and with flatteries.

C. Increased Terrorism.

1. Evil days to wax worse and worse.

D. Increased social disorder.

1. For years we have sowed the wind. The time is coming for us to reap the

whirlwind.

E. I believe that God is in the final countdown, and all systems seem to be go.

They say that Nero fiddled while Rome burned Tonight the world is afire with forces that are

destroying. Look at how many poor blind souls are welcoming the New Year. "They fiddle..."

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The World in Crisis
  2. A. Distress of Nations
  3. B. Possible Consequences
  4. 1. Trigger main confrontation between East and West
  5. 2. Russia's move into the Middle East
  6. II. Israel
  7. A. Bombed Iraqi nuclear reactors
  8. B. Fought with P.L.O. in S. Lebanon
  9. C. Primary threat is Syria and P.L.O.
  10. III. Terrorism
  11. A. General Dozier captured by Red Brigade
  12. B. Bader Meinhoff terrorists in Germany
  13. C. P.L.O. terrorism
  14. IV. Famine
  15. A. Cambodia, Odan, Ethiopia, Poland
  16. V. Moral Decay
  17. A. Family breakdown
  18. B. Educational failure
  19. C. Results observable in our society

Key Quotes

“Tonight the world is afire with forces that are destroying.” — Chuck Smith
“They fiddle... while the world is burning.” — Chuck Smith
“Look up... as the world begins to face off, the Christian's face is up.” — Chuck Smith

Application Points

  • As the world faces crisis, Christians should look up and trust in their King to deliver them from the wrath to come.
  • We should be aware of the signs of moral decay in society and take action to address them.
  • We should be prepared for the possibility of increased economic crises, terrorism, and social disorder in the coming year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the possible consequences of the distress of nations?
The possible consequences include a trigger main confrontation between East and West, and Russia's move into the Middle East, which could lead to a disruption in the flow of oil and bring the West to its knees.
What is the primary threat to Israel?
The primary threat to Israel is Syria and the P.L.O., with explosive areas including Syrian missiles in the Bekka valley, P.L.O. terrorism, and the Golan Heights.
What is the significance of 1982 being considered the crisis year?
Many military leaders believe that 1982 is the year that Russia will make a move for world conquest, and that the Christian's face is up as they look for their King to deliver them from the wrath to come.
What are some of the signs of moral decay in society?
Some signs of moral decay include family breakdown, educational failure, and results observable in our society such as wide-scale drug use, violent crimes, and corruption in government.

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