I’d be all for this, but it would mean that most modern premils would have to give up writing books and appearing on television and radio, since it’s all about the speculation. Just look at any number of recent newspaper events that premils have tried to prove are the fulfillment of Bible prophecy, e.g., the unrest in Egypt and Isaiah 19.
I appreciate the honest premil who will say that there is absolutely nothing on the current events horizon that in any way indicates Jesus is about to return. But sadly most are infected with the newspaper exegesis that started mainly when modern, secular Israel became a political state. The prophecy gurus went nuts. And uninformed Christians have been eating up the stuff.
Christ clearly commanded us to preach the Gospel unto the ends of the earth. I know that Christ will come again and that it is imperative that the Gospel message spread forth.
Christ’s command to the Church was to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching to obey His commands. It involves more than mere preaching, although that is an important component. Christ is expecting a large “welcoming committee” at His return.
Funny thing is I agree that the speculation of dispensationalist authors is over the top. But why let them suck you in? We have a task that our Lord gave us...that should be first in our hearts and minds. The other stuff is just noise.