Reading from The Gospel According Matthew 24:1-14 (NLT) ~Jesus Speaks about the Future~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The circumstances, “birth pains”, are things we have to go through but are not looking forward to go through. Those who endure to the end are in the Word and strengthened by God’s Holy Spirit. Enduring in love. When we go through trials we can be encouraged that there is still time for others to be saved.