Quix, I have a question.
There have always been wars, earthquakes, famines and floods. Isn't it possible that the end times began when Christ was born/died. I say that because with God, there is no time, and a thousand years are like a day with Him.
Doesn't seem like one of the 5-10 most plausible explanations to me! LOL.
I do want to ask God about his 2,000 years "soon" business! LOL.
I believe God deliberately obsfucated things from the fierce unbelievers and particularly the pharisee types.
But I believe he wants earnest believers to have at least a rough idea of the broad outline. And more details from Him as we get closer.
After all, Christ Himself indicated we should watch and be ready discerning the signs and times.