Why are we still here? A Consideration of the Times and Seasons (J Cowie)

The Bible Channel - Discover the Bible. (By Christadelphianvideo.org)

# Summary

This presentation explores the significance of the times and seasons, particularly in relation to the return of Christ and the establishment of God's Kingdom. It delves into various biblical prophecies, including the 70 weeks prophecy, the Jubilee periods, and the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation, to provide insights into the current state of affairs and the imminent events that are to come.

### Highlights

🕰️ The 70 weeks prophecy and its secondary application to Christ's second advent, as suggested by Sir Isaac Newton and others.

🗓️ The identification of the 17th and 16th Jubilee years, and the possibility of the 70th Jubilee beginning in 2024, based on recent research.

⏳ The 50-year Jubilee period from the resurrection of the dead to the full establishment of the Kingdom, including the 40-year period of judgments from Armageddon.

🔍 The interpretation of the 1290 and 1335 days in Daniel 12, and the potential significance of the year 2023/2024.

💥 The predicted destruction of the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire by the year 2060, based on the analysis of Sir Isaac Newton and the biblical principles of "a time, times, and a dividing of time."

🌍 The current state of the world, with global crises, economic turmoil, and the rise of humanism, as signs of the imminent return of Christ.

# Keywords

- Biblical prophecy

- End times

- Jubilee periods

- Holy Roman Empire

- Papacy

#Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the presentation and the focus on Daniel 12:4

01:35 - Explanation of the meaning of "run to and fro" and "knowledge shall be increased" in Daniel 12:4

03:38 - Discussion of the "times and seasons" mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

06:30 - Explanation of the Greek words "times" and "seasons" and their significance

08:40 - Importance of understanding the times and seasons, as exemplified by figures like Simeon and Anna

10:40 - Consideration of the 70 weeks prophecy and its secondary application to Christ's second advent

13:30 - Presentation of recent research on the identification of the 17th and 16th Jubilee years

17:00 - Explanation of the 50-year Jubilee period from the resurrection of the dead to the full establishment of the Kingdom

20:00 - Discussion of the 40-year period of judgments from Armageddon

22:30 - Exploration of the 1290 and 1335 days in Daniel 12 and their potential significance

27:00 - Explanation of the predicted destruction of the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire by 2060, based on Sir Isaac Newton's analysis

34:00 - Examination of the current state of the world and its relation to the imminent return of Christ

41:00 - Emphasis on the need for patience and endurance in the face of the coming events

44:00 - Concluding remarks on the urgency of the times and the importance of being prepared for Christ's return.