Must be careful in trying to predict the times and seasons of Jesus' return. Matthew24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Daniel 2:21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Do we know the “season” of Jesus’ return? Acts 1:6-8 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. The “you” is Jesus’ disciples just before he went to heaven and they didn’t know the times and seasons. The Thessalonians however did know the times and seasons and if they did what about us?

Do we know the “season” of Jesus’ return? 1 Thessalonians5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. So the Thessalonians were not in darkness to Jesus’ return and neither should we be.

How does this give insight to the “season” of Jesus’ return here? 1 Corinthians15:20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. The resurrected Jesus was the firstfruit and 50 days later the firstfruits plural were waved. Leviticus23:15 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete: 16 Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD. 17 Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD. Do the firstfruits type the resurrected saints since 1Cor.15:20 says Jesus is the first fruit? (Further types: “waving them = motion = resurrection, 50 days gives the timing to the resurrection at Pentecost, “two wave loaves” = resurrection of Jew and Gentile saints. ) Pentecost occurs in May to June depending if Passover is in March or April, therefore since Jesus, the Firstfruit, was resurrected at Passover it is reasoned the resurrection of the saints (Firstfruits plural) is 50 days after Passover in late Spring, Therefore since Jesus’ return and the resurrection occurs close together, the season of Jesus’ return is late Spring.

What about then the "TIMES" of Jesus' return? Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: [33] So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. [34] Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. The fig tree is Israel which Jesus cursed in Matt. 21:19 because of no spiritual fruit. (Hos.9:10; Joel 1:7; Jer.24:2,5) The tree cut down in AD 70 but in 1948 Israel became a nation again is THE SIGN. An interpretation is the generation that saw Israel become a nation in 1948 will witness Jesus’ 2nd coming. How old is that generation today? Fig Tree Parable Mark13:4 Tell us …what shall be THE SIGN (Israel a nation again) when all these things shall be fulfilled? Mt.24:34 … this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

Insight to the "TIMES" and what is the problem? DAN 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away (598 BC), and the abomination that maketh desolate set up (688-691 AD), shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. (-598 BC + 1290) = 692 AD -1 = 691 AD = dedication of the Dome of the Rock. v. 12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. “He that waiteth” in the context of v.11 is when the “daily sacrifice” offering is reinstituted, Eze.46:13. 691 AD + 1335 = 2026 AD = those like Daniel who will be blessed to see the “daily” morning offering reinstituted. Jesus will return as a thief well before the daily offering is reinstituted. The daily sacrifice in the Kingdom Age Eze.46:13 Thou shalt daily prepare a burnt offering unto the LORD of a lamb of the first year without blemish: thou shalt prepare it every morning. lamb that had been slain, and ever lives to make intercession; and as the mercies of the Lord’s people are renewed every morning, they should renew their thankfulness to God as often, and bring this lamb with them, through whose sacrifice their sacrifices of praise become acceptable. No mention is made of the evening sacrifice; see # Ex 29:38,39, which some think is included in the morning burnt offering. Kimchi thinks that in When Jesus is on the thrown of David only the morning sacrifice will offered for Christ has appeared once in the evening of the world, and offered up himself.

What is the problem here? (2026 – 10 = 2016 AD) 1. Jesus’ return as a thief. 2. Resurrection & Judgment 3. Marriage of Christ/saints 4. Ezekiel 38 – Armageddon 5. Daily sacrifice before temple built Ezra 3:6 6. Gospel preached to the world. 7. Jesus confused as Antichrist. 8. Supper of the great God 9. Babylon the great destroyed 10 Millennial kingdom of God. 10 yrs. 2026 AD 40 yrs. Points 1-9 = 50 years a Jubilee period (Lev. 25:10) Points 5-9 = 40 years, Mic. 7:15) therefore points 1-4 = 10 yrs. What is the problem here? (2026 – 10 = 2016 AD)

Why do men try and predict Jesus’ return? Matt. 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Because many Bible prophecies contain time periods. Human curiosity and pride The belief that seasons and years are revealed in Scripture . The attempt to understand Bible prophecy helps to keep us watching but beware for Daniel 2:21 says: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: