Forest fires are burning around the globe. In the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada, thousands of acres are on fire. In Portugal, more than 100 fires are blazing (Associated Press, September 18, 2024).

It is surprising to some that many prophecies foretell the marriage of Christ to His Church. There are references to this marriage in many of the parables Jesus spoke, as well as in the epistles of Paul. The book of Revelation clearly identifies the bride (the Church) who becomes the wife of the Lamb (Jesus Christ), and it also described their wedding supper.

Throughout history, mankind has made pets of many animals large and small, including hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, birds, lizards, turtles, fish, horses, pigs, monkeys, ants, tarantulas, snakes, and others. Dogs top the list of pets that we tend to love, followed by cats in most cases. Of the millions of species of animals God created, only a very small percentage are chosen as pets. But that will change in the future.

Countless human beings have lived and died without ever hearing of Jesus Christ or knowing anything about the Bible. Many more have heard of Jesus Christ but never understood or pursued biblical Christianity. What happens to these billions of people?

In November this year, the United States presidential election will once again dominate much of the news. Many other important elections will also occur, including 33 Senate seats, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, and 11 governors. The United States isn’t alone, as 2024 will see a record number of important elections worldwide—potentially leading to major geopolitical changes.