In this House of David podcast, Pastor Eric discusses Yeshua's response to his disciples' inquiry about the signs of his coming and the end of the age, as recorded in Matthew 24:3. He studies the concept of "birth pangs" as a metaphor for the intensifying difficulties preceding the end times, emphasizing God's judgment and mercy. The dialogue explores the Hebrew understanding of contraction and concealment, linking it to God's attributes and the process of creation. It also touches on the tension between light and darkness, the manifestation of evil, and the eventual revelation of God's glory. Lastly, Pastor Eric highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and the redemption of Israel.