12 Signs (from Matthew 24) 1) Widespread upheaval - wars and natural disasters across the world 2) Widespread persecution of Christians 3) Widespread offences 4) Many false prophets 5) Widespread lawlessness 6) Widespread corruption and violence 7) The coming of the Lord will be unexpected 8) Restoration of the nation of Israel 9) Narcissistic, self-obsessed people. 10) Cosmic upheaval, and global fear. 11) Increase in knowledge 12) Gospel of the kingdom preached globally.