““The New Testament speaks of “a great famine all over the world” that took place in the reign of emperor Claudius (Acts 11:27-29). Josephus wrote of famines and earthquakes, especially near the time period of A.D. 70 (Wars of the Jews 6.299-300; 1.370-371; 4.286-287; 5.25-26; 6.193-200). Tacitus wrote of famines and earthquakes throughout the Roman empire. This year witnessed many prodigies [signs and omens]… repeated earthquakes... further portents were seen in a shortage of corn, resulting in famine... It was established that there was no more than fifteen days supply of food in the city [Rome]. Only Heaven’s special favour and a mild winter prevented catastrophe.27””
![“he [Messiah] shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.” The three-and-a-half years (“half of…” quote by Brian Godawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34d/brian-godawa-43567_quote_he-messiah-shall-make-a-strong-covenant_1589189.jpg)
![“[It] could be argued that the favorite sin of Satan would not be vanity, as described in 'Devil's Advocate', or even unbelief in the existence of the devil, as described in 'The Usual Suspects,' but the imagining of a generic, Christless God. The very essence of the Christian faith centers on the…” quote by Brian Godawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/108/brian-godawa-43567_christ_it-could-be-argued-that-the-favorite-sin_2328175.jpg)
