Answer #18

           If they have a true understanding of these events before they occur, then it would mean that they have been given special insight or power of discernment. They would then be able to claim inspiration from God and could be called prophets of God. Amos 3:7 tells us that before Jehovah takes any action, He reveals His confidential matters to His servants, the prophets. In this case, His confidential matters are what He has in store for His own people. Yes, this is a future matter and the only ones that would know the details about this matter would be those to whom Jehovah has revealed it to.