Copyright Page
2018 by Don Finto
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Endorsements
Papa Don is the Caleb of the end times, a man of faith in a great God. Our Messiah Jesus encourages you to be bold as a lion, to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony, and not to love your life to the death. The Handbook for the End Times is a must-read for such a time as this!
Samaa Habib, author, Face to Face with Jesus
Many teach on what could happen in the end times, but what has been glaringly lacking is sound teaching on how to live in the end times. It is extremely helpful to know how to read the signs of the times, but then what? Then comes the trustworthy voice of Don Finto instructing us how to respond and not overreact, how to walk in faith and not in fear and how to be prepared! Be not taken off guard; rather, be salt and light. Be prepared for such a time as this.
James W. Goll, founder, God Encounters Ministries; trainer, Life Language Communications; international speaker and author
I wish that every young leader would heed the wisdom and zeal that Don Finto pours out on the pages of this book. In a time with so much confusion, this book comes as a clarion call on how we ought to live now and in the days ahead! Young leaders, let us soak up the words of this time-tested spiritual father and truly live faith-filled lives!
Andy Byrd, School of the Circuit Rider; Fire and Fragrance Ministries; University of the Nations, Kona, Hawaii
Don Finto has a declaration for the Christian Church today: Be prepared for more dark times ahead. I am encouraged, though, because this wise man, with the prompting of Holy Spirit, has given us The Handbook for the End Times . We will survive and even thrive in these last days, and we are called to be the light of Jesus in every time.
Heidi Baker, co-founder and CEO, Iris Global
I am buying a case of Don Fintos book The Handbook for the End Times to share with everyone dear to us! There is no book more important for today than this anointed, fascinating story of our times!
Bodie Thoene, novelist, screenwriter
I have the utmost respect for Don Finto. I have learned, through the years, that when Don speaks, I should listen. And when Don takes the time to write, I had better block out some time for reading. Because its pretty certain that God has a message for me. Dons sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit has often allowed me to benefit from his teaching. I am confident this book will bless and prepare you the way that it has blessed and readied me.
Michael W. Smith, singer/songwriter; student of Don Finto
Relevant, insightful and highly readable, The Handbook for the End Times is a message every believer needs in order to walk with the courage and faith to anticipate the greatest revival in history occurring in the context of the darkest days in history. Don Finto not only demystifies events described in the Bibles prophetic passages, but also offers specific steps to help believers await the Kings return with eager and cheerful anticipation. Read this book to prepare for a time of great darknessbut even greater light.
Mike Bickle, director, International House of Prayer, Kansas City; president, International House of Prayer University; author, Growing in Prayer , Passion for Jesus , Growing in the Prophetic and The Pleasures of Loving God
Dedication
Dedicated to the memory of a godly woman
Martha Graves Finto
my wife and closest friend for 64 years
a devoted mother, grandmother and friend,
and an ardent follower of Jesus through life
November 3, 1929March 10, 2016
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Endorsements
Dedication
Foreword by Lou Engle
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Let Both Grow Together
The wheat and weeds parable of Jesus seems especially apropos for our generation and connects to the predictions of both the prophet Daniel and the apostle John.
2. Listen to the Right Report
We must learn to listen to the Calebs and Joshuas of our generationthose who see the dangers but know that God will be victoriousrather than listening to the ten spies who see only the giants.
3. Expect the Harvests
Jesus told us that wickedness and righteousness would ripen side by side as we approach the end. We are to shine most brilliantly in the deepening darkness.
4. Remember the Passover
Israel experienced the horror of the first plagues but was protected from the last plagues. Johns Revelation describes the ultimate Passover, a time when we experience some of the horror, but we are protected if we are faithful to Gods ways.
God has a calendar and we have a calendar. His calendar was and is being fulfilled through the first and second comings of Jesus.
6. Glory in Suffering
Never does Scripture tell us that we will escape tribulation, but that we should be prepared for times of tribulation, even the Great Tribulation.
7. Escape Gods Wrath
Gods wrath is never for believers.
8. Watch for the Signs
Jesus and the apostles spoke of signs that would announce the season of His return. Those signs are increasing in our generation.