The world is full of indicators. A volatile stock market is an indicator of the current economy. A tickle in the back of your throat may be an indicator that a cold is coming. The raised eyebrow of your spouse after a reckless comment may be an indicator that you just blew it relationally. The flashing light on the car in front of you may be an indicator that a change in direction is coming. In Matthew 24, Jesus made a list of indicators that would tell us if his return was getting closer. The indicators are not alarm bells or cause to hit the panic button – they are simply God's way of reminding his people that we need to be ready and boldly sharing the message of Jesus.