The trials--and the temptations that accompany them--will touch every aspect of our lives. Our need for insight and understanding about what to do will go through the roof! With that in mind, it turns out that there are many facets to being watchful and prepared. Here is a “check list” of the basics, all gathered into one handy little eBook.

The greatest preppers of all time are in the Bible. Not only are they praised for prepping, but in certain outstanding cases—Noah and Joseph—it was the Lord God who ordered them to do it. Are we more spiritual than those giants of the faith?

The scriptures say that in the Last Days people’s hearts will fail them for fear of the things coming on the earth. With all of the other troubles surrounding us, the one thing we won’t need to add is fear. Here are some tips for casting it off.

The gospels reveal that Jesus fully expected people to discern the times they were living in. From today, all the way through to His Return, we will need to have a “weather eye” for shifts and changes in the spiritual atmosphere surrounding us.

Did Jesus give us a timeline for the major events of the End Times? Yes, He did! This wonderful timeline functions like a skeleton, providing the structural element that supports living flesh and connects it the right way.

In the days ahead, it won’t be enough to know His Word. It’s won’t be enough to hear from His prophets. It’s highly likely that we will all need to listen directly to Him in one situation of danger or hardship after another. Here’s how.

From a certain perspective, the Last Days are an impassioned prayer movement (“Come, Lord Jesus”) fueled by the power of an imposed fast—as famines sweep the earth. Practice now for what will be perfected later.

Much has already been gathered by others and we can learn from them, but as we know, nothing takes the place of hearing for yourself “what the Spirit says to the churches.” Let the Lord open your eyes and ears with His Word.

None of us want to fall during the days ahead. We want to walk faithfully, lovingly and bravely through them. That won’t happen if pride gets its way! Fortunately, there are ways we can grow it while there’s still time.

Unquestionably, there will be all manner of natural disasters, civil crises and other dangers that we should prepare to face. Not everything has a purely spiritual answer. Here ae some practical things to take into consideration.

Fortunately for us, the Lord is already raising up prophets. Unfortunately, the enemy is doing the same! Never be discouraged that there are so many false prophets: just seek the true ones. Here are guidelines for better listening.

Going through trouble and tragedy is hard, but if it catches you suddenly and unprepared it can sweep you off your feet. Surely, this is a major reason why the Lord has given us so much advance warning about the times to come.

Concern for the Great Harvest at the end of the age might be low on a lot of lists. We can be sure, however, that it’s high on the Lord’s. Heartily joining this colossal, divine effort to save others is the way forward. Get ready for it now.

There is quite a distance between Adam and Eve who hid from God and those whom Paul says, “love His appearing.” Part of being prepared is making sure that there is nothing left in our hearts that would secretly want Jesus not to come!

To survive the troubled times ahead, we will need to be in close, committed fellowship with other believers. If we aren't doing that now, how can we expect to be a part of the “spotless” Bride for whom the Lord is returning?