Easter is the Proof

There are those in Jewish authority who do not see all the signs of the birthpangs of the Messiah in negative terms.

Some the the prophetic signs are positive:
    rising prosperity in some places,
    growth in Torah study,
    great scientific advances,
    times of miracles.

The Jewish scholar's fear of these birthpangs of the Messiah led some rabbis to say, "Let the Messiah come, but let him come at a time when I will not see him."

Even though they longed for the Messiah's deliverance of the Chosen People, their fear of the terrible events leading to His coming caused some of them to pray that He comes after they have safely "gone to their fathers."

The Talmud lists the prophetic signs that will point to the coming of the Messiah:
          an increase in oppression,
          rampant inflation,
          pride,
          irresponsible government,
          wars,
          widespread poverty,
          despising of wisdom,
          lack of respect for elders
          and righteous men,
          and the breakup of families.

Other problems as final signs:
          famines,
          epidemics and plagues,
          blasphemies,
          international warfare,
          unspeakable suffering,
          hatred and betrayal,
          evil governments,
          hatred of religion,

These are called 'birthpangs' of the Messiah.

Throughout the Talmud the great Jewish scholars interpreted the Bible's prophecies about the last days and the time the Messiah would be coming.