Pastor Jim & Lori Bakker discuss the Tribulation for Day 2 on The Jim Bakker Show.
Quotes
Here we are in this amazing day of the fulfillment of the word of God. It’s time to be ready. -Pastor Jim Bakker
Narrative
Pastor Jim and Lori continue discussing the time of trouble and sorrow that grips the world at this time. The ministry, he said, wants people to be prepared and ready to survive what lies ahead. He called attention to a Daily Finance news report that predicted major record labels will abandon use of CDs by the end of 2012. He also recalled the history of recordings, going back to the days of vinyl records and albums, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes and on to the relatively recent transformation to CDs.
Zach explained that the technology next in line to replace compact discs includes devices like iPhones, and services such as iTunes. Increasingly, individuals are choosing to simply purchase music online and then download songs directly to their electronic gadgets of choice. He shared that today’s handheld equipment can hold more than 100,000 songs.
Again reminiscing, Pastor Jim recounted his early days in Christian television when recording devices were the size of the large table at which he and the panel sat for the show’s taping. In the 21st century, he said, laptop computers now hold as much information as his multi-million dollar computer room did back when he started his television ministry. He used the term “infinite” to describe the amount of information available to anyone in the world through the internet database known as iCloud.
These great technological advancements and the masses being able to so quickly access data, was prophesied of in Daniel 12 where the prophet said these things would be signs of the time of the end. Mondo noted that it seems the increased availability and overabundance of knowledge has led people further away from God. Pastor Jim replied that this is what sets the stage for widespread deception, as described in Isaiah 5, which foretells a time when good will be called evil and evil will be portrayed as good.
This whole scene, he further said, opens the door for the entry of anti-Christ who emerges from the midst of confusion and in the absence of strong, righteous leadership in the world. This person wields such power that people will not be able to buy or sell unless they have his mark.
Jim then told how, during World War II, there were regulations placed on what foods people could purchase, and use of government issued food coupon books was standard. He then said, in a time of hunger, some will accept the mark of the beast in order to have food to feed themselves and their families. As the time of trouble escalates in severity, he urged viewers to take out food insurance in the form of purchasing and storing bulk items, such as the buckets of food offered for sale by the ministry.
He again referenced the Bible to show that Christians should have hope, even in this dark hour, because their “redemption draweth nigh,” as stated in Luke 21:28.
Scriptures
Daniel 12:1 KJV And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Daniel 12:4 KJV But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
Daniel 12:9-10 KJV And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
Ecclesiastes 1:18 NKJV For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Isaiah 5:20 KJV Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Matthew 24:7 KJV For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Luke 21:28 KJV And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Revelation 1:3 KJV Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
