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What are Gentile Times? – Their Beginning; Their Length; Their End A.D. 1914 – Attendant Events – Events to Follow – Literal and Symbolic Time – A Remarkable Type – Present [1889] Indications – God's Kingdom to Overthrow Gentile Rule – Therefore Organized Before It Ends – Before A.D. 1914 – Why Opposed by Gentile Kingdoms – How and Why All will Finally Accept it Joyfully – "The Desire of All Nations Shall Come."

[Since the topic considered in this chapter is very closely related to that of chapter xiii of Vol. I, the reader will be greatly assisted by a review of that chapter before commencing this.]

JERUSALEM shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled." Luke 21:24

The term "Times of the Gentiles" was applied by our Lord to that interval of earth's history between the removal of the typical Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of Israel (Ezek. 21:25-27), and the introduction and establishment of its antitype, the true Kingdom of God, when Christ comes to be "glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe in that day."

During this interval, the dominion of earth was to be exercised by Gentile governments; and Israel, both fleshly and spiritual, have been and are to be subject to these powers until their time is expired. While God does not approve of nor commend these governments, he recognizes their dominion. In other words, he has for wise ends permitted their dominion for an appointed time.

(1) Where does the expression, "Times of the Gentiles," occur in Scripture, and to what period does it apply? Page 73, par. 1 to 3

The dominion of earth was originally given to Adam, to subdue and possess and rule it in righteousness. (Gen. 1:28) Adam failed, and the dominion forfeited by sin was taken from him. Angels were next permitted to have the control. Instead, however, of lifting up the fallen race, some of them "kept not their first estate," but fell into transgression. After [B74] the flood, God declared to Abraham his purpose to bring the needed help for the sinful, dying race through his posterity, by raising up from among them a great deliverer, ruler and teacher, saying, "In thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed."

(2) To whom was the dominion of the earth originally given? How did he exercise this dominion, and to whom was it given subsequent to Adam's disobedience? What declaration of Jehovah's purpose was made to Abraham after the flood? Page 73, par. 4

This was the earliest suggestion of a national, universal dominion over earth. And this suggestion, coming from God, implied a special fitness, a peculiar superiority of this ruler over and above all others, and that it would be to the advantage of all mankind to be subject to such a ruler. That this promise to Abraham filled the hearts and minds of his posterity, Israel, and was well known by their relatives, the Moabites and Edomites, there can be no doubt. That such a national hope would become known to other nations is probable; and, if known, we cannot doubt that pride would beget in them the desire to be the chief nation, and to have universal dominion, as being in every way as able and as fit to rule, and teach, and thus bless the nations, as any of Abraham's posterity.

(3) What was the earliest suggestion from God regarding a national universal dominion over the earth?

And what did this imply? Page 74, par. 1

Israel's hope of attaining universal dominion, not by the choice of the nations to have it so, but by God's choice and power manifested in their favor, seems to have spread to other nations also. At all events, we find that these Gentile kings and peoples accepted their dominions as favors from the gods whom they worshiped. And the same thought still clings to every petty ruler and prince, as well as to the more powerful kings and emperors. No matter how weak mentally or physically, and no matter how vicious and unfit to rule either themselves or others, they possess to an almost insane degree the idea that God specially chose them and their families to rule over and "BLESS" (?) all the earth. This theory, accepted by the masses of the people, is [in 1889] blazoned forth on medals, coins and papers of state in the words, "King--------by the grace of God."

(4) What was the effect of Israel's hope upon other nations? Page 74, par. 2 [B75]

Thus, while Israel was waiting and hoping for the promised dominion of earth, and often supposed they were just within reach of its realization, particularly under kings David and Solomon, the desire for universal empire became general among other nations. And when God was about to remove the crown from Israel until the true seed of promise should come to take the dominion, he determined to let the Gentile kingdoms take control and try the experiment of ruling the world, that thus the world might also learn the futility of its own efforts at self-government while in its present sinful condition. As he had given the dominion forfeited by Adam to the angels, to demonstrate their inability to rule and bless the world, so he now [606-607 B.C.] delivered that dominion over to the Gentiles, to let them try their various methods, unaided by him. These various experiments God permits, as so many valuable and necessary lessons, filling the intervening time until the Lord's Anointed, whose right it is, shall come and take the dominion and accomplish all his gracious purposes.

(5) When God was about to remove the crown from Israel's last king, what was His determination with respect to the Gentile Kingdoms? Page 75, par. 1

Since Israel after the flesh was typical of spiritual Israel, the Gospel Church, which is also called in this higher sense "a royal priesthood and holy nation" (1 Pet. 2:9), and which in due time is to rule and bless all nations, so their kingdom was typical in some respects of the Kingdom of Christ. Consequently, when God's time came to turn over the dominion of earth to Gentile rule, it was appropriate that he should first remove the typical crown from Israel, and that the typical kingdom should no longer be recognized. This he did, declaring that they had proven themselves unfit for exaltation to universal dominion, having become corrupt, vain and idolatrous in proportion as they had attained national distinction. This was in the days of King Zedekiah; and the divine decree was expressed in the words of the prophet: "Thus saith the Lord God, remove the diadem [B76] and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low and abase him that is high. I will overturn, overturn, overturn it; and it shall be no more until he comes whose right it is, and I will give it him." Ezek. 21:24-27

(6) Since the Kingdom of Israel was in some respects typical of the Kingdom of Christ, what course of action was appropriate on God's part when Israel had proven themselves unfit for universal dominion? Page 75, par. 2

This overturning of the crown, or dominion, has been accomplished. It was first turned over to Babylon, then to Medo-Persia, then to Grecia, and then to Rome. The character of these empires, as recorded on the pages of history, we have found to agree perfectly with the prophetic descriptions, as portrayed in Nebuchadnezzar's vision of the great image and in Daniel's vision of the four beasts. This overturned condition of Israel's dominion was to continue until Christ, the rightful heir to the throne of Israel and all the earth, who purchased it with his own precious blood, would come and take control. His, as we have seen, will be the fifth universal empire of earth, the Kingdom of God under the whole heavens. But unlike the preceding four dominions which were permitted for an appointed time, and therefore recognized, though not approvingly, this one will be approved and established by God, as his representative in the earth. It will be God's Kingdom, the Kingdom of Jehovah's Anointed. It will be established gradually, during a great time of trouble with which the Gospel age will close, and in the midst of which present [1889] dominions shall be utterly consumed, passing away amid great confusion.

(7) How has this overturning of dominion been accomplished? What will be the Fifth Universal Empire of Earth? Page 76, par. 1

In this chapter we present the Bible evidence proving that the full end of the times of the Gentiles, i.e., the full end of their lease of dominion, will be reached in A.D. 1914; and that that date will see the disintegration of the rule of imperfect men. And be it observed, that if this is shown to be a fact firmly established by the Scriptures, it will prove: [B77]

Firstly, That at that date the Kingdom of God, for which our Lord taught us to pray, saying, "Thy Kingdom come," will begin to assume control, and that it will then shortly be "set up," or firmly established, in the earth, on the ruins of present institutions.

(8) What date will mark the end of Gentile lease of dominion? If this date can be accurately fixed, what will it prove regarding the Kingdom of God? Page 76, par. 2; Page 77, par. 1

Last week we were asked to examine R4067 - "Knowledge and Faith Regarding Chronology." Please see the results of our following up on that request by clicking Here.

Secondly, It will prove that he whose right it is thus to take the dominion will then be present as earth's new Ruler; and not only so, but it will also prove that he will be present for a considerable period before that date; because the overthrow of these Gentile governments is directly caused by his dashing them to pieces as a potter's vessel (Psa. 2:9; Rev. 2:27), and establishing in their stead his own righteous government.

(9) What will this date prove respecting Earth's new Ruler? Page 77, par. 2

Thirdly, It will prove that some time before the end of the overthrow the last member of the divinely recognized Church of Christ, the "royal priesthood," "the body of Christ," will be glorified with the Head; because every member is to reign with Christ, being a joint-heir with him of the Kingdom, and it cannot be fully "set up" without every member.

(10) What will this date prove with regard to the last member of the Body of Christ? Page 77, par. 3

Fourthly, It will prove that from that time forward Jerusalem shall no longer be trodden down of the Gentiles, but shall arise from the dust of divine disfavor, to honor; because the "Times of the Gentiles" will be fulfilled or completed.

(11) Fourthly, what will it prove as respects Jerusalem and its relation to the Gentiles? Page 77, par. 4

Fifthly, It will prove that by that date, or sooner, Israel's blindness will begin to be turned away; because their "blindness in part" was to continue only "until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" (Rom. 11:25), or, in other words, until the full number from among the Gentiles, who are to be members of the body or bride of Christ, would be fully selected.

(12) Fifthly, what will it prove respecting Israel's "blindness"?

Please see C277 concerning Israel's blindness and 1881. Their blindness cannot be completely removed until the church is complete and the blood of the Christ is released.

Page 77, par. 5

Sixthly, It will prove that the great "time of trouble such [B78] as never was since there was a nation," will reach its culmination in a world-wide reign of anarchy; and then men will learn to be still, and to know that Jehovah is God and that he will be exalted in the earth. (Psa. 46:10) The condition of things spoken of in symbolic language as raging waves of the sea, melting earth, falling mountains and burning heavens will then pass away, and the "new heavens and new earth" with their peaceful blessings will begin to be recognized by trouble-tossed humanity. But the Lord's Anointed and his rightful and righteous authority will first be recognized by a company of God's children while passing through the great tribulation – the class represented by m and t on the Chart of the Ages (see also pages 235 to 239, Vol. I); afterward, just at its close, by fleshly Israel; and ultimately by mankind in general.

(13) What will the fixing of this date prove with respect to the great "Time of Trouble"?

This date marks the beginning of the eviction of the Gentile Nations, the time when the stone smites the image on the toes and begins to grind it to powder. Please see Biv:2-Bv:1.

Page 77, par. 6

Seventhly, It will prove that before that date God's Kingdom, organized in power, will be in the earth and then smite and crush the Gentile image (Dan. 2:34) – and fully consume the power of these kings. Its own power and dominion will be established as fast as by its varied influences and agencies it crushes and scatters the "powers that be" – civil and ecclesiastical – iron and clay.

(14) What will this date prove regarding the relation between God's Kingdom and the "powers that be"?

That prior to 1914 the true King has already been setting up His Kingdom.

Page 78, par. 1

The Beginning of Gentile Times, 606 B.C.

Our Lord's words, "until the times* of the Gentiles be fulfilled," imply that the times of the Gentiles must have a definitely appointed limit; because an unlimited, indefinite period could not be said to be fulfilled. So, then, Gentile rule had a beginning, will last for a fixed time, and will end at the time appointed.

*The Greek word here rendered "times" is kairos, which signifies a fixed time. It is the same word translated "times" in the following passages: Mark 1:15; 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 12:14; Acts 3:19; 17:26. The word "seasons" in Acts 1:7 is from the same Greek word.

(15) What do our Lord's words, "Until the Times of the Gentiles be fulfilled," imply? Page 78, par. 2

The beginning of these Gentile Times is clearly located by the Scriptures. Hence, if they furnish us the length also of the fixed period, or lease of Gentile dominion, we can know positively just when it will terminate. The Bible does furnish this fixed period, which must be fulfilled; but it was furnished in such a way that it could not be understood when written, nor until the lapse of time and the events of history had shed their light upon it; and even then, only by those who were watching and who were not overcharged by the cares of the world.

(16) Does the Bible locate the beginning of Gentile Times and also furnish the length of this period? In what manner? Page 79, par. 1

The Bible evidence is clear and strong that the "Times of the Gentiles" is a period of 2520 years, from the year B.C. 606 to and including A.D. 1914. This lease of universal dominion to Gentile governments, as we have already seen, began with Nebuchadnezzar – not when his reign began, but when the typical kingdom of the Lord passed away, and the dominion of the whole world was left in the hands of the Gentiles. The date for the beginning of the Gentile Times is, therefore, definitely marked as at the time of the removal of the crown of God's typical kingdom, from Zedekiah, their last king.

Why did Br. Russell include the phrase "and including?"

Because he knew that the strict math did not work out exactly. Going from 606 B.C. to 1914 A.D. = 2519 years, not 2520. Please see note on page 102. See also R5141 – THE ENDING OF THE GENTILE TIMES

(17) What is the scriptural evidence as to length of this period and the date of its beginning? Page 79, par. 2

According to the words of the prophet (Ezek. 21:25-27), the crown was taken from Zedekiah; and Jerusalem was besieged by Nebuchadnezzar's army and laid in ruins, and so remained for seventy years – until the restoration in the first year of Cyrus. (2 Chron. 36:21-23) Though Jerusalem was then rebuilt, and the captives returned, Israel has never had another king from that to the present [1889] day. Though restored to their land and to personal liberty by Cyrus, they, as a nation, were subject successively to the Persians, Grecians and Romans. Under the yoke of the latter they were living when our Lord's first advent occurred, Pilate and Herod being deputies of Caesar.

(18) Briefly, what has been the history of the Jewish nation since the crown was taken from Zedekiah? Page 79, par. 3

With these facts before us, we readily find the date for the [B80] beginning of the Gentile Times of dominion; for the first year of the reign of Cyrus is a very clearly fixed date – both secular and religious histories with marked unanimity agreeing with Ptolemy's Canon, which places it B.C. 536. And if B.C. 536 was the year in which the seventy years of Jerusalem's desolation ended and the restoration of the Jews began, it follows that their kingdom was overthrown just seventy years before B.C. 536, i.e., 536 plus 70, or B.C. 606. This gives us the date of the beginning of the Times of the Gentiles – B.C. 606.

(19) Give in detail the method of arriving at the date for the beginning of Gentiles Times. Page 79, par. 4

Recognizing God's lease of power to these worldly or Gentile governments, we know, not only that they will fail, and be overthrown, and be succeeded by the Kingdom of Christ when their "times" expire, but also that God will not take the dominion from them, to give it to his Anointed, until that lease expires – "until the Times of the Gentiles be fulfilled." Consequently, we are guarded right here against the false idea into which Papacy has led the world – that the Kingdom of God was set up at Pentecost, and more fully established when, as it is claimed, the Roman empire was converted to Christianity (to Papacy), and it attained both temporal and spiritual empire in the world. We see from this prophecy of the Times of the Gentiles that this claim made by the church of Rome, and more or less endorsed by Protestants, is false. We see that those nations which both Papacy and Protestantism designate Christian Nations, and whose dominions they call Christendom (i.e., Christ's Kingdom), are not such. They are "kingdoms of this world," and until their "times" are fulfilled Christ's Kingdom cannot take the control, though it will be organizing and preparing to do so in the few years which close the Gentile Times, while these kingdoms will be trembling, disintegrating and falling into anarchy.

(20) Recognizing God's lease of power to the Gentile Kingdoms, is it reasonable to believe that the Kingdom of God was set up at Pentecost? What is the truth about "Christendom's" claims? Page 80, par. 1

During the Gospel age, the Kingdom of Christ has existed [B81] only in its incipient stage, in its humiliation, without power or privilege of reigning – without the crown, possessing only the scepter of promise: unrecognized by the world, and subject to the "powers that be" – the Gentile kingdoms. And the heirs of the heavenly kingdom must so continue, until the time appointed for them to reign together with Christ. During the time of trouble, closing this age, they will be exalted to power, but their "reign" of righteousness over the world could not precede A.D. 1915 – when the Times of the Gentiles have expired. Therefore it is the duty of the Church to await patiently the appointed time for its triumph and glorious reign: to keep separate from the kingdoms of this world as strangers, pilgrims and foreigners; and, as heirs of the Kingdom to come, to let their hopes and ambitions center in it. Christians should recognize the true character of these kingdoms, and, while they keep separate from them, should render to them due respect and obedience, because God has permitted them to rule. As Paul teaches, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God." Rom. 13:1

(21) What has been the position of the Kingdom of Christ during the Gospel age, and how long will its humiliation continue? What should be the attitude of the true Church toward "the Kingdoms of this world?" Page 80, par. 2

Nor can fleshly Israel come into their long promised inheritance until that time, though preparatory steps will previously be taken; for God will not fully establish either the earthly or the spiritual phase of his Kingdom until this lease to the Gentiles expires.

(22) When will fleshly Israel come into their promised inheritance? Page 81, par. 1

The crown (dominion) was removed from God's people (both the spiritual and the fleshly seed) until the Times of the Gentiles shall end – at the glorious presence of Messiah, who will be not only "King of the Jews," but "King over all the earth, in that day." Some may think that this removal of the crown from Israel was a violation of the promise, "The Scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a law-giver from between his feet, until Shiloh come." (Gen. 49:10) Note, however, a distinction between the crown and the scepter; [B82] for, though the crown passed away in the days of Zedekiah, the scepter, as we shall see, did not depart until six hundred and thirty-nine years afterward – when our Lord Jesus, of the tribe of Judah and seed of David according to the flesh, being approved of God, became the rightful and only heir of the long-promised scepter of earth.

(23) How did the removal of the crown from Zedekiah affect the promise, "The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, etc."? (Gen. 49:10) Page 81, par. 2

Scepter = right to rule. Please see B83:2.

From 606 BC to 33 AD is the 639 years referred to here.

God's promise to Abraham, renewed to Isaac and to Jacob, was that from their posterity should come the great deliverer who should not only bless and exalt their family in the world, but who should "bless ALL the families of the earth." It looked for a time as though Moses, the great Lawgiver and deliverer, was the one promised; but he prophetically declared to the people, "A Prophet like unto me shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren,"* thus indicating that he was but a type of him that was to come; and Moses died. Next, the promise, "The scepter shall not depart from Judah,"* narrowed down the expectation to that tribe. And all the other tribes in a measure clung to Judah in proportion as they had faith in God's promises, expecting a blessing in conjunction with Judah, in due time.

(24) How did Moses seem to fulfill the promise of a great deliverer, and what was his prophetic declaration on this point?

Moses both gave them God's laws and delivered the chilren of Israel from slavery. His declaration was that he was not the promised deliverer. No, the Lord GOD would raise up another Prophet from among the children of Israel, similar to him. - Deut. 18:15,18; Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37

To what tribe did the promise finally narrow down?
To the tribe of Judah. Gen. 49:10

Page 82. par. 1

When King David arose from the promised tribe, his victories led to great expectations of an extended kingdom, whose influence would spread and embrace the world, and subject all nations to the Law. And when Solomon's world-renowned wisdom and greatness were at their height, it surely looked as though the crown of universal dominion was almost within their grasp. The Lord's promise to David, that of the fruit of his loins he would raise up one to sit on his throne forever, had narrowed down the promise in the tribe of Judah to one family, and that family already on the throne of Israel. And when the grand Temple of Solomon was erected, and its hundreds of singers and priests were an imposing spectacle; when Solomon's fame for wisdom and riches was world-wide; when kings sent him presents and [B83] desired his favor; and when the queen of Sheba came with gifts to see this most renowned and wonderful king the world had yet known, no wonder the Jewish bosom swelled with hope and pride as the long expected moment for the exaltation of the seed of Abraham, and the blessing of all nations through them, seemed just at hand.

(25) What were Israel's expectations during David's and Solomon's reigns?

That God's promise of them having universal dominion and blessing all the families of the earth was just at hand.

Page 82, par. 2

Sore was their disappointment when, after Solomon's death, the kingdom was torn, and finally utterly overturned, and the people who had expected to rule and bless all nations as God's holy nation were carried captives to Babylon. "By the rivers of Babylon there we sat down, yea, we wept when we remembered Zion." Psa. 137

(26) How were their hopes destroyed?

The descendants of David and Solomon who came to the throne did not keep the Lord's ways and they fell into captivity to Babylon.

Page 83, par. 1

But though the crown was removed, i.e., though the power to govern even themselves was taken from them, the right to rule (the scepter), conveyed originally in God's promise, was not removed. Though universal dominion was given to Nebuchadnezzar and his successors, as illustrated in the great image, and by the four great beasts, yet it was to continue only a limited period. The original promise to Israel must be fulfilled – the crown was removed, but the scepter remained until Shiloh came. This was even pointed out in the decree against Zedekiah: Take off the crown – I will overturn it, till he come whose right it is, and I will give it unto him.

(27) When the crown was removed from the last King of Israel, was the sceptre also taken away?

No. The sceptre pictures the right to rule.

How was this pointed out in the decree against Zedekiah?
The decree mentioned is found in Eze. 21:25-27. After removing the crown (not the scepter) it is no longer on the King of Judah (Zedekiah.) Now it is on Nebachednezzar. The LORD then says "I will overturn (from Babylon to Medo-Persia), overturn (from Medo-Persia to Greece), overturn (from Greece to Rome), it.. until he come whose right it is (our Lord Jesus); and I (after taking it from Rome - from Christendom) will give it him."

Page 83, par. 2

While the covenant made with Abraham promised the ruling and blessing of the world through his seed, the covenant of the Law made with Israel, Abraham's children, limited and restricted that Abrahamic Covenant, so that only such as would fully and perfectly obey the Law could claim, or had any right to hope for, a share in the ruling and blessing promised in the Abrahamic Covenant. Seeing this fact led to the formation of the sect of the Pharisees, who claimed to fulfil every particular of the Law blamelessly, and "trusted in themselves that they were righteous [B84] and despised others," calling others "publicans and sinners" and themselves the "children of Abraham," heirs of the promised dominion which was to bless the world.

(28) In what manner did the Law Covenant restrict the Abrahamic Covenant? And how did this lead to the formation of the sect of the Pharisees? Page 83, par. 3

The clear, forcible teaching of our Lord Jesus was in part directed against the errors of the Pharisees, who supposed that their careful performance of some of the outward ceremonies of the Law was a full compliance with its letter and spirit. Our Lord taught what all Christians now know, that the Law, when seen in its fulness, is so majestically perfect, and man so fallen and imperfect, and so beset with temptations from without as well as by weakness from within, that none of them could possibly keep that Law perfectly nor claim the Abrahamic blessing. Our Lord's censures of Pharisaism must not therefore be understood as objections to their endeavor to keep the Law blamelessly; nor did he blame them for failing to keep the Law fully, which no imperfect man can do. But he did blame them for hypocrisy, in deceiving themselves and others with a claimed perfection and holiness, which they as well as others could see was merely a cleansing of the outside, while their hearts were still impure and unconsecrated. He censured them for having a mere form of godliness, and a lip service, while their hearts were far from God. So, then, as our Lord and Paul declare, none of them really did or really could keep the Law perfectly (John 7:19; Rom. 3:20), though they might have come much nearer to a perfect observance of its requirements than they did.

(29) What was Jesus' teaching with respect to the ability of any man to keep the perfect Law of God? Did Jesus censure the Pharisees for attempting or failing to keep the Law fully, or for what did He blame them? Page 84, par. 1

Our Lord not only declared in words the full import of the Law to be, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy mind, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and thy neighbor as thyself," but he illustrated this in his full surrender of himself to the will and plan of God, in his avoidance of any plan and ambition of his own, and of all self-seeking – a most hearty doing of the [B85] will of God with all his heart, mind, soul and strength, and loving his neighbor as himself – all this even unto death.

(30) What did Jesus declare to be the full import of the Law?

Love the LORD thy God with all thy mind, soul, strength, and also love your neighbor as yourself.

And how did He illustrate it in His own life?
By his full surrender of himself to the will of God, even unto death.

Page 84, par. 2

Thus by fulfilling its conditions – by obeying the Law perfectly, as none of the imperfect human family could do – our Lord Jesus became heir of all the blessings promised in that Law Covenant made with Israel at Mount Sinai; and thus also he was proved to be THE SEED OF ABRAHAM to whom the entire Abrahamic promise now applied. Our Lord thus secured to himself the scepter (the promised right or authority of earth's dominion) which for centuries had been promised should be merited by and given to some one in the tribe of Judah and family of David. The great prize, for which Israel had been hoping and striving and longing for centuries, was won at last by the Lion (the strong one) of the tribe of Judah. Shiloh, the great Peacemaker, had come: he who not only made peace between God and man by the blood of his cross, when he redeemed mankind from the condemnation of death justly upon all, but he who also, when he takes his great power and reigns King of kings and Lord of lords, will overthrow all wrong and evil and sin, and establish peace upon a sure basis of holiness. He is the Prince of Peace.

(31)Through His perfect obedience to the Law, what things were accomplished by our Lord Jesus?

1. He became heir to the promise of the Law Covenant. Rom. 10:5; Lev. 18:5
2. He proved himself to be THE SEED OF ABRAHAM.
3. He secured to himself the scepter (right to rule.)

Page 85, par. 1

When the scepter (the right) under the covenant passed to our Lord Jesus, that Law Covenant ended; for how could God continue to offer to others, on any conditions, the prize which had already been won by Shiloh? Hence, as the Apostle declares, "Christ made an end of the Law [covenant], nailing it to his cross." Col. 2:14

(32) How was the Law Covenant affected by Jesus' acquisition of the "sceptre"?

A careful reading of the promise of the given in the Law (Lev. 18:5) shows that it is not made to "Every man" that keeps "my statutes, and my judgments.. shall live in them." No. The promise is to "a man," i.e., the one man who does this. Once that one man keeps God's statutes and judgments that one man has earned the promise "he shall live in them." Therefore since Jesus did this, he alone became that man. Further, since he thus fulfilled the Law, the Law was now no longer binding on those who were under the Law, i.e., Israel. Thus it is written, "Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." Rom. 10:4

Page 85, par. 2

Thus the "Prince of Peace" secured for his subjects both forgiveness of sins and restitution, and established an everlasting kingdom on the basis of righteousness, such as could in no other way have been brought about. Thus was fulfilled the prediction, "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet [loins], until Shiloh come." Then it did depart from Judah, being given [B86] to "the Lion [the strong one, the highly exalted spiritual creature, the Lord of glory] from the tribe of Judah," who now holds this scepter (or title to authority) as King of kings and Lord of lords.

(33) What did the "Prince of Peace" thus secure for His subjects?

Forgiveness of sins and restitution.

And how did He fulfill the prophecy of Gen. 49:10?
Even though, at the time of the first advent, the crown (the rulership) was with Rome, the right to rule was still with Judah. Once Jesus fulfilled the Law and earned its reward, the right to rule was transferred to him.

Page 85, par. 3

Even after the seventy years captivity in Babylon, when some returned and built again the Temple and the walls of the city, it was such as had respect to the promise of God, and who "waited for the consolation of Israel."* These gathered about the tribe of Judah, remembering God's promise that the Lawgiver, the Deliverer, the great Shiloh or peacemaker, should come in that tribe. But alas! when the peaceful one who made peace and reconciliation for iniquity by the blood of his cross came, they despised and rejected him, expecting not a great High Priest, but a great general.

(34) Why did those who "waited for the consolation of Israel" return after the seventy years' captivity, gathering about the tribe of Judah, and yet reject the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" when He came?

Among those who returned to rebuild the temple after the 70 years in Babylon were many who were in the right attitude of heart. Yet their decendants did not seem to have the same heart attitude when the Messiah came. They were looking for him as a conquering general, but our Lord came as a lamb to the slaughter, as their Redeemer.

Page 86, par. 1

Shiloh having received the scepter and "all power" at his resurrection, because of his obedience unto death, will indeed bless Israel first – but not fleshly Israel, for they are not all true Israelites who are called such according to the flesh. (Rom. 9:6) Shiloh, the heir, is seeking and finding children of Abraham according to the spirit – such as share the Abrahamic disposition of faith and obedience, both from his natural posterity and from among the Gentiles – to be a people for his name. (Acts 15:14) And "after this" [after the gathering of his elect Church is accomplished – in the harvest or end of the Gospel age, at the close of the Gentile Times] he will turn again his favor and will build again the ruins of Israel, and finally of all the families of the earth, upon a better basis than has ever entered into the heart of man to conceive. He who now holds the scepter – "whose right it is" to rule – will at the expiration of the Gentile Times receive the crown also; "and unto him shall the gathering of the people be." (Gen. 49:10) The scepter, or title to "all power in heaven and in earth," was given unto him at [B87] his resurrection, but he awaits the Father's appointed time – the limit of the Gentile Times – before he will take his great power and begin his glorious reign. See Rev. 11:17,18.

(35) "Shiloh" having received the sceptre and "all power" at His resurrection, what has been His subsequent work during the Gospel age? When will He, "whose right it is" to rule, receive the crown, or great power, and begin His glorious reign? Page 86, par. 2

Now bear in mind the date already found for the beginning of these Gentile Times – viz., B.C. 606 – while we proceed to examine the evidence proving their length to be 2520 years, ending A.D. 1914.

(36) What do we expect to prove (in this study) regarding the length of the Times of the Gentiles?

1. That their length is 2520 years.
2. That they terminate with the year 1914 A.D.

Page 87, par. 1

We must not expect to find this information stated in so many words. Had it been so stated, it would have been known before it was due. It is given in such a way as to conceal it until "the time of the end." Dan. 12:4,10

(37) Shall we find this evidence clearly stated in so many words, or in what manner?

1. If this were surface information, many millions of casual Bible readers would already know of it.
2. The information has been kept hidden by the LORD until the appropriate TIME for its understanding. See Dan. 12:4,10.

Page 87, par. 2

Our Lord's words, "Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles until the Times of the Gentiles be fulfilled,"* not only suggest a limit and definite period of Gentile domination, but they also suggest the thought that though spiritual as well as fleshly Israel has been subject to these Gentile powers, yet these "times" are somehow connected with and measured upon the earthly city, Jerusalem, and the fleshly house of Israel. And the thought occurs – Can it be that God foretold concerning Israel's history something which will give us the exact measure of these "times" to which our Lord refers? It is even so.

(38) What do our Lord's words, "Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles until the Times of the Gentiles be fulfilled," suggest? Page 87, par. 3

Turning to Leviticus we find recorded blessings and cursings of an earthly and temporal character. If Israel would obey God faithfully, they would be blessed above other nations; if not, certain evils would befall them. The conclusion is stated thus: "And I will walk among you and be your God, and ye shall be my people;...but if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments, ...I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies; they that hate you shall reign over you." "And ye shall sow your seed in vain; for your enemies shall eat it." "And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, THEN I [B88] WILL PUNISH YOU SEVEN TIMES more [further] for your sins." Lev. 26:17,18,24,28

(39) What suggestions do we receive from Leviticus 26:17, 18, 24, 28? Page 87, par. 4

That a prophetic or symbolic year of 360 days (years) is what the Lord uses, please see Rev. 11:2-3; 13:5; 12:14; 12:6.

This threat of "seven times" of punishment is mentioned three times. The various punishments mentioned before the "seven times" refer to the several captivities to the Assyrians, Moabites, Midianites, Philistines, etc., etc., during all of which God's care continued over them. His dealings were to them "line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little"; yet he kept hold of them, and when they repented and cried unto him, he heard them and answered, and delivered them from their enemies. (Judges 3:9,15) But these chastisements having failed, he applied the threatened seven times: the crown was permanently removed, and Israel, as well as the whole world, was subject to the beastly powers for seven times. Thus it befell them according to God's warning – "If ye will not yet for all this [previous chastisements] hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times."

(40) How often is this threat of "seven times" mentioned?

Actually it is mentioned 4 times: Lev. 26:18, 21, 24, 28.

What do the various punishments previously mentioned refer to?

"... to the several captivities to the Assyrians, Moabites, Midianites, Philistines, etc..." In each of these God returned them to the land when they repented.

These having failed, how was the threat of "seven times" applied?

The crown was permanently removed while Israel was made subject to various Gentile rulers.

Page 88, par. 1

The connection in which the "seven times" (more, further, or additional) are threatened indicates that they include a final and conclusive punishment upon that people after the other chastisements had repeatedly failed to reform them permanently. The punishment of these "seven times" will have the designed effect of thoroughly humbling them before the Lord, and thus preparing them to receive his blessings. These seven times therefore refer to the length of time during which the Gentiles should rule over them. And to this period of "seven times" our Lord undoubtedly referred when speaking of "the Times of the Gentiles."

(41) What does the connection indicate regarding the corrective effect of these "seven times" upon the people of Israel?

Br. Russell's thought was that the Jewish people would be humbled by the period of Gentile rule over them. The Gentile Times finished on the 9th of AV, 1914 – the beginning of WWI. The Jews claim this as a great day of mourning because WWI led directly to WWII and the Holocaust. However, according to no less an authority than former Prime Minister of Israel Golda Meir, "If it were not for that (the holocaust) Israel would not be a nation."

Page 88, par. 2

The time when the lesser captivities and chastisements gave place to this final great national chastisement of "seven times" was, as already shown, when their last king Zedekiah was removed – since which there has been one [B89] long period of chastisement – the predicted "seven times" or 2520 years.

(42) At what time would the lesser captivities be due to give place to the final chastisement of "seven times"?

When King Zedekiah was overthrown.

Page 88, par. 3

In the Bible a "time" is used in the sense of a year, whether the year be literal or symbolic; but at the time of the utterance of any prophecy, it could not be known whether the time referred to was literal or symbolic. The prophets searched diligently, but in vain, to learn what time, or manner of time (literal or symbolic), the Spirit did signify. (1 Pet. 1:11) A symbolic year as used in prophecy is reckoned on the basis of a lunar year – twelve months of thirty days each, or three hundred and sixty days – each day representing a year. Consequently, a "time" or year, if symbolic, signifies three hundred and sixty (360) symbolic days, and "seven times" represent twenty-five hundred and twenty (7 x 360 = 2520) symbolic days, or 2520 literal years.

(43) How is the term, "time," Scripturally used?

In the sense of a year.

And how is a symbolic "year," as used in prophecy, reckoned?

A symbolic year is used on the basis of 12 months of 30 days each. Thus 12 x 30 = 360. Then applying a day for a year (Num. 14:34; Eze. 4:6) the period = 360 literal years. A few examples of this may be found in Rev. 2:10; 11:2,3; 12:6,14; 13:5

Page 89, par. 1

The question here presenting itself is, Were these "seven times" literal or symbolic? Did they refer to seven years, or twenty-five hundred and twenty years? We answer, they were symbolic times, 2520 years. They cannot be understood as seven literal years; for Israel had many captivities of longer duration – for instance, they served the king of Mesopotamia eight years (Judges 3:8), the king of Moab eighteen years (Judges 3:14), King Jabin twenty years (Judges 4:2,3), the Philistines one period of forty years and another of eighteen years (Judges 10:7,8; 13:1), besides their seventy years in Babylon. All these periods being far longer than "seven times" or years literal, yet the "seven times" being mentioned as the last, greatest and final punishment, proves that symbolic, not literal time is meant, though the Hebrew word translated "seven times" in Leviticus 26:18,21,24,28, is the same word so translated in Daniel 4:16,23,25,32, except that in Daniel the word iddan is added, whereas in Leviticus it is left to be understood. And, [B90] peculiarly, too, it is repeated four times in each case. In Nebuchadnezzar's case they were literal years, but, as we shall yet see, both Nebuchadnezzar and his "seven times" were typical.

(44) Were the "seven times" of Israel's punishment literal or symbolic? In what manner do we decide this matter? Page 89, par. 2

The "seven times" of Nebuchadnezzar's degradation (Dan. 4:16,23-26) proved to be seven literal years, when actually so fulfilled; and so the humiliation of Israel and the world under the "powers that be" has proved to be seven symbolic times – twenty-five hundred and twenty literal years. This period now [1889] lacks but twenty-six years of being fulfilled, and agencies are at work on every hand pointing to a termination of Gentile dominion, and the bringing in of everlasting righteousness and all the blessings of the New Covenant to Israel and to all the groaning creation.

(45) How do we know that Nebuchadnezzar's "seven times" were seven literal years, and that Israel's "seven times" were symbolic years? Page 90, par. 1

The End of Israel's Seven Times

This long period ("seven times," or 2520 years) of Israel's punishment is the period of Gentile dominion – the "Times of the Gentiles." Since, as we have already shown, the "Gentile Times" began B.C. 606, and were to continue twenty-five hundred and twenty years, they will end A.D. 1914 (2520-606=1914). Then the blessings recorded in the latter part of the same chapter (Lev. 26:44,45) will be fulfilled. God will remember and fulfil to Israel the covenant made with their fathers. Rom. 11:25-27

(46) What other name is Scripturally applied to the "seven times" of Israel's punishment?

The Times of the Gentiles should not be confused with the Full Number of the Gentiles coming in (to the body of Christ.)

Page 90, par. 2

This may be shown more clearly to some thus:

Israel's "seven times" of chastisement =2520years.
They began when the lease of power was given to the Gentiles, which, as we have shown, was 606 B.C. Consequently, in A.D. 1, 606years
of their period had passed, and the remainder — would indicate the A.D. date, viz.,1914

(47) Show by diagram the length of Israel's "seven times" when they began, and when they will end. Page 90, par. 3

In proof that a day for a year is Bible usage in symbolic prophecy, we cite the following instances thus fulfilled: (a) The spies were caused to wander forty days searching Canaan, typical of Israel's forty years wandering in the wilderness. (Num. 14:33,34) (b) When God would announce to Israel by Ezekiel a period of adversity, he had the prophet symbolize it, declaring, "I have appointed thee each day for a year." (Ezek. 4:1-8) (c) In that notable and already fulfilled prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, examined in the preceding chapter, in which the time to the anointing of our Lord is shown, and also the seven years of favor to Israel thereafter, in the midst of which Messiah was "cut off," symbolic time is used: Each day of the seventy symbolic weeks represented a year, and was so fulfilled. (d) Again, in Dan. 7:25 and 12:7, the period of Papacy's triumph is given as three and a half times, and this we know (and will show in this volume) was fulfilled in twelve hundred and sixty years (360 x 3 ½ = 1260). The same period is mentioned in the book of Revelation: In chapter 12:14 it is called three and a half times (360 x 3 ½ = 1260); in chapter 13:5 it is termed forty-two months (30 x 42 = 1260); and in chapter 12:6 it is called twelve hundred and sixty days. The fulfilment of these prophecies will be particularly examined hereafter. Suffice it now to note that the use by the Spirit of the word "time," elsewhere, agrees with the present use of that term – that in symbolic prophecy a "time" is a symbolic year of three hundred and sixty years; and the fact that three and a half times, applied as a measure to the triumph of the apostate church, has been fulfilled in twelve hundred and sixty years, establishes the principle upon which the seven times of Gentile dominion are reckoned (360 x 7 = 2520) and proves their end to be A.D. 1914; for if three and a half times are 1260 days (years), seven times will be a period just twice as long, namely, 2520 years.

(48) Cite several instances which prove that "a day for a year" is Bible usage in symbolic prophecy. What specially marked fulfilment of prophecy has established the principle upon which the "seven times" of Gentile rule are reckoned? Page 91 [B92]

Had Israel's "seven times" been fulfilled in literal time (seven years), the blessing guaranteed to them by God's unconditional covenant with their fathers would have followed. (See Lev. 26:45; Rom. 11:28.) But this was not the case. They have never yet enjoyed those promised blessings; and that covenant will not be fulfilled, says Paul (Rom. 11:25,26), until the elect Gospel Church, the body of Christ, has been perfected as their deliverer, through whom the covenant will be put into operation. "This shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days [i.e., the seven times of punishment], saith the Lord: I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts, and will be their God and they shall be my people. And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord; for they shall all know me from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more." (Jer. 31:33,34; Heb. 10:16,17) "In those days [the days of favor following the seven times of punishment] they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape and the children's teeth are set on edge. But every one [who dies] shall die for his own iniquity; every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge." Jer. 31:29,30

(49) Had Israel's "seven times" been fulfilled in seven literal years, what result would have immediately followed?

Based on Lev. 26:45 referred to by Br. Russell, they would have been in a position to receive God's blessing promised to their anscestors. However this is all predicated on them taking the action indicated in verse 40, i.e., "If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me.. if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity: Then will I remember my covenant.." Lev. 26:40-42

Page 92, par. 1

The restoration at the end of the seventy years in Babylon was not a release from Gentile rule; for they were a tributary people ever after that. That restoration served merely to keep together a people to whom Messiah should be presented. It was while Gentile rule was already holding Israel in subjection, and in view of that fact, that our Lord declared that they would continue to be trodden down until the Times of the Gentiles expired, or were fulfilled. The world is witness to the fact that Israel's punishment under the dominion of the Gentiles has been continuous since B.C. 606, that it still continues, and that there is no reason [B93] to expect their national reorganization sooner than A.D. 1914, the limit of their "seven times" – 2520 years. But as this long period of their national chastisement draws near its close, we can see marked indications that the barren fig tree is about to put forth, showing that the winter time of evil is closing, and the Millennial summer approaching, which will fully restore them to their promised inheritance and national independence. The fact that there are now [1889] great preparations and expectations relative to the return of Israel to their own land is of itself strong circumstantial evidence corroborative of this Scripture teaching. As to the significance of such an event, see Vol. I, pages 286-298.

(50) Was the restoration of Israel by Cyrus a release from Gentile rule?

No. They were still subject to the Gentiles (including Cyrus.)

If not, when should we expect this release to take place, and are there any significant indications among the Jews at the present [1889] time? Page 92, par. 2

Another Line of Testimony

Another view of the Gentile Times is presented by Daniel – Chapter 4. Here man's original dominion over the whole earth, its removal, and the certainty of its restitution, to begin at the end of the Gentile Times, is forcibly illustrated in a dream given to Nebuchadnezzar, its interpretation by Daniel, and its fulfilment upon Nebuchadnezzar.

In his dream, Nebuchadnezzar "saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great. The tree grew and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth; the leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all: and the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it. And, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven. He cried aloud and said thus, Hew down the tree and cut off his branches; shake off his leaves and scatter his fruit; let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches. Nevertheless, leave the stump of his roots in the [B94] earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth. Let his heart be changed from man's and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him. This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men."*

(51) Where is another view of Gentile Times presented in Scripture? Page 93, par. 1, 2

This remarkable tree, in its glory and beauty, represented the first dominion of earth given to the human race in its representative and head, Adam, to whom God said, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth." (Gen. 1:28) The original glory of man and the power vested in him were indeed sublime, and were over the whole earth, to bless, and feed, and protect and shelter every living thing. But when sin entered, the command came to hew down the tree, and the glory and beauty and power of mankind were taken away; and the lower creation no more found shelter, protection and blessing under his influence. Death hewed down the great tree, scattered his fruit and foliage, and left the lower creation without its lord and benefactor.

So far as man was concerned, all power to recover the lost dominion was hopelessly gone. But it was not so from God's standpoint. The dominion originally sprang out of his plan, and was his gracious gift; and though he had commanded it to be hewn down, yet the root – God's purpose and plan of a restitution – continued, though bound with strong fetters so that it should not sprout until the divinely appointed time. [B95]

As in the dream the figure changes from the stump of a tree to a man degraded and brought to the companionship and likeness of beasts, with reason dethroned and all his glory departed, so we see man, the fallen, degraded lord of earth: his glory and dominion have departed. Ever since the sentence passed, the race has been having its portion with the beasts, and the human heart has become beastly and degraded. How striking the picture, when we consider the present and past half-civilized and savage condition of the great mass of the human race, and that even the small minority who aspire to overcome the downward tendency succeed only to a limited degree, and with great struggling and constant effort. The race must remain in its degradation, under the dominion of evil, until the lesson has been learned, that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. And while men are in this degraded condition God permits some of the basest characters among them to rule over them, that their present bitter experience may prove in the future to be of lasting benefit.

(52) What is the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream? Page 94, par. 1, 2; Page 95, par. 1

True to Daniel's interpretation, we are told that "All this came upon the king, Nebuchadnezzar," and that in this insane, degraded, beastly condition he wandered among the beasts until seven times (seven literal years in his case) passed over him. Daniel's interpretation of the dream relates only to its fulfilment upon Nebuchadnezzar; but the fact that the dream, the interpretation and the fulfilment are all so carefully related here is evidence of an object in its narration. And its remarkable fitness as an illustration of the divine purpose in subjecting the whole race to the dominion of evil for its punishment and correction, that in due time God might restore and establish it in righteousness and everlasting life, warrants us in accepting it as an intended type.

(53) How was this dream fulfilled in Nebuchadnezzar's experiences? And what is the evident object in this so carefully narrated and interpreted dream of a heathen king? Page 95, par. 2 [B96]

The dream in its fulfilment upon Nebuchadnezzar is specially noteworthy when we remember that he was made the representative ruling head of human dominion (Dan. 2:38), and, as lord of earth, was addressed by the prophet in almost the same words which God at the first addressed to Adam – "The God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowl of heaven hath he given into thy hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all." (Dan. 2:37,38. Compare Gen. 1:28.) Afterward, because of sin, Nebuchadnezzar received the "seven times" of punishment, after which his reason began to return, and his restitution to dominion was accomplished. He was re-established in his kingdom, and majesty was added unto him after he had learned the needed lesson to which he referred in the following language:

"At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say unto him, What doest thou? At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and brightness returned unto me...and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase."

(54) Why was this dream specially appropriate to Nebuchadnezzar? What language was used by him after he had learned the intended lesson? Page 96, par. 1, 2

The degradation of Nebuchadnezzar was typical of human degradation under beastly governments during seven [B97] symbolic times or years – a year for a day, 2520 years – from his day onward. And be it observed that this corresponds exactly with the seven times foretold upon Israel, which, as we have just seen, end A.D. 1914. For it was under this Nebuchadnezzar that Israel was carried away captive to Babylon, when the crown of God's kingdom was removed, and the seven times began.

(55) Of what was Nebuchadnezzar's degradation typical? Page 96, par. 3

It is in perfect harmony with this that God, in representing these governments of the Gentiles, portrayed them to Daniel as so many wild beasts, while the kingdom of God at their close is represented as given to one like unto a son of man.

(56) Why were the Gentile governments portrayed as wild beasts, and how was the Ruler of God's Kingdom represented to Daniel in a vision? Page 97, par. 1

Unless it was thus to foreshadow the degradation and the duration of Gentile Times, we know of no reason for the recording of this scrap of the history of a heathen king. That his seven years of degradation fitly illustrated human debasement, is a fact; that God has promised a restitution of earth's dominion after humanity has learned certain great lessons, is also a fact; and that the seven symbolic Gentile Times (2520 years) end at the exact point when mankind will have learned its own degradation and present inability to rule the world to advantage, and will be ready for God's kingdom and dominion, is a third fact. And the fitness of the illustration forces the conviction that Nebuchadnezzar's seven years, while literally fulfilled on him personally, had a yet greater and broader significance as a figure of the seven symbolic times of Gentile dominion, which he represented.

(57) What three facts show the fitness of Nebuchadnezzar's seven literal years as an illustration of the seven symbolic years of Gentile Times? Page 97, par. 2

The exact date of Nebuchadnezzar's degradation is not stated, and is of no consequence, because the period of his degradation typified the entire period of Gentile dominion, which began when the crown of the typical kingdom of God was removed from Zedekiah. It was beastly from its very start, and its times are numbered: its boundaries are set by Jehovah, and cannot be passed.

(58) Is a knowledge of the exact date of Nebuchadnezzar's degradation essential to the foregoing argument? Page 97, par. 3 [B98]

How refreshing the prospect brought to view at the close of these seven times! Neither Israel nor the world of mankind represented by that people will longer be trodden down, oppressed and misruled by beastly Gentile powers. The Kingdom of God and his Christ will then be established in the earth, and Israel and all the world will be blessed under his rightful and righteous authority. Then the root of promise and hope planted first in Eden (Gen. 3:15), and borne across the flood and transplanted with Israel the typical people (Gen. 12:1-3), will sprout and bloom again.

It began to sprout at our Lord's first advent, but the appointed season had not arrived for it to bloom and bring forth its blessed fruitage in the restitution of all things. But at the end of the Gentile Times the sure signs of spring will not be lacking, and rich will be the summer fruitage and glorious the autumnal harvest to be reaped and enjoyed in the eternal ages of glory to follow. Then the original lord of earth, with reason restored, will be fully reinstated, with added excellence and glory, as in the type, and will praise and extol and honor the King of heaven.

(59) What is the refreshing prospect brought to view at the close of Gentile Times? Page 98, par. 1, 2

Already we begin to see reason returning to mankind: men are awakening to some sense of their degradation, and are on the lookout to improve their condition. They are thinking, planning and scheming for a better condition than that to which they have been submitting under the beastly powers. But before they come to recognize God and his dominion over all, they will experience one more terrible fit of madness, from which struggle they will awake weak, helpless, exhausted, but with reason so far restored as to recognize and bow to the authority of him who comes to re-establish the long lost, first dominion, on the permanent basis of experience and knowledge of both good and evil.

(60) Are there any present indications of reason returning to mankind? What final experience will be necessary before they come to a full recognition of Jehovah and His rightful sovereignty over all? Page 98, par. 3

True, it is expecting great things to claim, as we do, that [B99] within the coming twenty-six years all present [1889] governments will be overthrown and dissolved; but we are living in a special and peculiar time, the "Day of Jehovah," in which matters culminate quickly; and it is written, "A short work will the Lord make upon the earth." (See Vol. I, chap. xv.) For the past eleven years these things have been preached and published substantially as set forth above; and in that brief time the development of influences and agencies for the undermining and overthrow of the strongest empires of earth has been wonderful. In that time Communism, Socialism and Nihilism sprang into vigorous existence, and already are causing great uneasiness among the rulers and high ones of earth, whose hearts are failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the present powers are being mightily shaken, and ultimately shall pass away with a great tumult.

(61) What agencies for the undermining of earthly empires have been rapidly developing during the past few years [before 1889]?

Communism, Socialism and Nihilism
Page 98, par. 4

Were all the governments existing in 1889 "overthrown and dissolved?"

Were all the governments of Christendom existing in 1889 "overthrown and dissolved?"

Instead of being "overthrown and dissolved" their eviction from power began (Biii). This was when the Lord began to "dash the nations like a potter's vessel," and also when the stone smote the image and began to grind them to powder. This was when the "great and strong wind rent the mountains [kingdoms] and break in pieces the rocks before the Lord."
In other words, this began the great battle of Armageddon which destroyed Christendom (Christ's Kingdom falsely so-called) and will eventually prepare mankind for the establishment of the New Covenant with Israel.

In view of this strong Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, we consider it an established truth that the final end of the kingdoms of this world, and the full establishment of the Kingdom of God, will be accomplished near the end of A.D. 1915. Then the prayer of the Church, ever since her Lord took his departure – "Thy Kingdom come" – will be answered; and under that wise and just administration, the whole earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord – with knowledge, and righteousness, and peace (Psa. 72:19; Isa. 6:3; Hab. 2:14); and the will of God shall be done "on earth, as it is done in heaven."

(62) In view of the Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, what may be considered an established truth?

The author thought that this would indicate the time for the glorification of the church. This thought is corrected in [the forward to this volume)].
With with the close of the Times of the Gentiles (August 1, 1914) comes the termination of the Gentile right to rule and the beginning of them being kicked out of power. Their church-state system is cast into "the wine-press of Almighty God" (Rev. 19:15) and the treading of the winepress begins. (Rev. 14:19-20) Not only does this bring about the complete end of the church-state system known as Christendom, but it brings about the elimination of the Kingdoms (where there were actual Kings with actual Power) from what was formerly known as Christendom.

Page 99, par. 1

Daniel's statement, that God's Kingdom will be set up, not after these kingdoms of earth are dissolved, but in their days, while they still exist and have power, and that it is God's Kingdom which shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms (Dan. 2:44), is worthy of our special consideration. [B100] So it was with each of these beastly governments: it existed before it acquired universal dominion. Babylon existed long before it conquered Jerusalem and obtained the dominion (Dan. 2:37,38); Medo-Persia existed before it conquered Babylon; and so with all kingdoms: they must first have existed and have received superior power before they could conquer others. So, too, with God's Kingdom: it has existed in an embryo form for eighteen centuries; but it, with the world at large, was made subject to "the powers that be," "ordained of God." Until their "seven times" shall end, the Kingdom of God cannot come into universal dominion. However, like the others, it must obtain power adequate to the overthrow of these kingdoms before it shall break them in pieces.

(63) At what time was the Kingdom of God set up, as recorded in Nebuchadnezzar's dream?

"In the days of these kings.." Dan. 2:44

And how does this correspond with the history of the setting up of the beastly governments?
"With each of these beastly governments; it existed before it acquired universol dominion".

Page 99, par. 2

What time is signified by the expression "in the days of these kings?"

Please see R5631:11-12

So, in this "Day of Jehovah," the "Day of Trouble," our Lord takes his great power (hitherto dormant) and reigns, and this [the Lord taking His power and beginning to reign] it is that will cause the trouble, though the world will not so recognize it for some time. That the saints shall share in this work of breaking to pieces present kingdoms, there can be no doubt. It is written, "This honor have all his saints – to execute the judgments written, to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron" – of strength. (Psa. 149:8,9) "He that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations, and he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they [the empires] be broken to shivers." Rev. 2:26,27; Psa. 2:8,9

(64) What will be the immediate cause of the great time of trouble and the breaking to pieces of present kingdoms? Page 100, par. 1

But our examination, in the preceding volume, of the great difference in character between the Kingdom of God and the beastly kingdoms of earth, prepares us to see also a difference in modes of warfare. The methods of conquest and breaking will be widely different from any which have ever before overthrown nations. He who now takes his great power to reign is shown in symbol (Rev. 19:15) as the one [B101] whose sword went forth out of his mouth, "that with it he should smite the nations; and he shall rule them with a rod of iron." That sword is the TRUTH (Eph. 6:17); and the living saints, as well as many of the world, are now being used as the Lord's soldiers in overthrowing errors and evils. But let no one hastily infer a peaceable conversion of the nations to be here symbolized; for many scriptures, such as Rev. 11:17,18; Dan. 12:1; 2 Thes. 2:8; Psalms 149 and 47, teach the very opposite.

(65) Since we have noted a great difference in character between the Kingdom of God and the Gentile kingdoms, what difference should we expect in their modes of warfare? Should we look for a peaceable transfer of dominion? Page 100, par. 2

Be not surprised, then, when in subsequent chapters we present proofs that the setting up of the Kingdom of God is already begun, that it is pointed out in prophecy as due to begin the exercise of power in A.D. 1878, and that the "battle of the great day of God Almighty" (Rev. 16:14), which will end in A.D. 1915, with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced. The gathering of the armies is plainly visible from the standpoint of God's Word.

(66) Briefly, at what time is the Kingdom of God due to begin the exercise of power? And when will the "battle of the great day of God Almighty" end? Page 101, par. 1

If our vision be unobstructed by prejudice, when we get the telescope of God's Word rightly adjusted we may see with clearness the character of many of the events due to take place in the "Day of the Lord" – that we are in the very midst of those events, and that "the Great Day of His Wrath is come."

The sword of truth, already sharpened, is to smite every evil system and custom – civil, social and ecclesiastical. Nay, more, we can see that the smiting is commenced: freedom of thought, and human rights, civil and religious, long lost sight of under kings and emperors, popes, synods, councils, traditions and creeds, are being appreciated and asserted as never before. The internal conflict is already fomenting: it will ere long break forth as a consuming fire, [B102] and human systems, and errors, which for centuries have fettered truth and oppressed the groaning creation, must melt before it. Yes, truth – and widespread and increasing knowledge of it – is the sword which is perplexing and wounding the heads over many countries. (Psa. 110:6) Yet in this trouble what a blessing is disguised: It will prepare mankind for a fuller appreciation of righteousness and truth, under the reign of the King of Righteousness.

(67) What is the character of the events due to take place (luring the "Day of the Lord"? And what is the "sword that is wounding the heads over many nations"? Page 101, par. 2, 3

As men shall eventually come to realize that justice is laid to the line and righteousness to the plummet (Isa. 28:17), they will also learn that the strict rules of justice alone can secure the blessings which all desire. And, thoroughly disheartened with their own ways and the miserable fruitage of selfishness, they will welcome and gladly submit to the righteous authority which takes the control; and thus, as it is written, "The desire of all nations shall come" – the Kingdom of God, under the absolute and unlimited control of Jehovah's Anointed.

(68) Why and how will all finally accept the Kingdom of God as the "desire of all nations"? Page 102

"We are living, we are dwelling,
In a grand and awful time.
In an age on ages telling,
To be living is sublime.
Hark! the rumbling in the nations,
Iron crumbling with the clay:
Hark! what soundeth? 'Tis creation
Groaning for a better day.

"Scoffers scorning, Heaven beholding,
Thou hast but an hour to fight.
See prophetic truth unfolding!
Watch! and keep thy garments white.
Oh, let all the soul within you
For the truth's sake go abroad!
Strike! let every nerve and sinew
Tell on ages – tell for God!"

An Intriguing Thought Examined
The suggestion was made that the Times of the Gentiles should be calculated at 7 x 365 or a total of 2555 years beginning with 607 B.C. and reaching to 1948 A.D.

We therefore show the simplified results of our applying this out mathematically.

From Date To Date Number of Years
607 B.C. 1 B.C. 606
1 B.C. 1 A.D. 1
1 A.D. 1948 A.D. 1947
Total Number of Years From 607 B.C. to 1948 A.D. 2554

While the math is indeed close, it does not quite work out, being off by 1 year.
Note the Lord's Precision with the Times of the Gentiles
Now compare that with the Times of the Gentiles being calculated using the prophetic (or symbolic) year of 360 days. 7 x 360 = 2520 years.

On the 9th of AV (Tisha B'Av) in 607 B.C. the Temple of the LORD (a.k.a. Solomon's Temple) was burned.
From Date To Date Number of Years
9th of AV 607 B.C. 9th of AV 1 B.C. 606
9th of AV 1 B.C. 9th of AV 1 A.D. 1
9th of AV 1 A.D. 9th of AV 1914 A.D. 1913
Total Number of Years From 9th of AV 607 B.C. to 9th of AV 1914 A.D. 2520
Please notice also that the 2520 year calculation ends "even the selfsame day."
The minimum odds on this happening by random chance would be calculated as being (2520 yrs x 365¼ days,) or 1 day out of 920,430 days.

To further the accuracy of this we note how the Lord gave us the prophecy of the casting of the vine of the earth (fruitage of church-state union) and the treading of the winepress for 1600 furlongs. The union of church and state began with the Council of Arles, which council was convened Aug. 1, 314. 1600 years later, "even the selfsame day," World War I began. The minimum odds of the Times of the Gentiles (2520 years) and the casting of the vine of the earth into the winepress (after 1600 years) BOTH terminating on the exact same day is 1 in 530,167,680,000 (or 1 in 530 Billion, 167 Million, 680 thousand.)


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Most Marvellous Banana Caramel Cake

Most Marvellous Banana Caramel Cake

Most Marvellous Gluten-Free Banana Caramel Cake

15th August 2018
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: 30 min
: 30 min
: 1 hr
: Easy

Take the crowd-pleasing banana loaf to a whole new level with this deliciously sweet and moreish banana caramel cake. A great way to use up those overripe bananas!

  • For the cake
  • 100g Stork for baking
  • 60g butter
  • 160g light muscovado sugar
  • 300g Magical gluten-free self-raising flour blend
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 4 large eggs + 40ml milk
  • 2 large overripe bananas (or 3 medium ones)
  • 6 tsp tinned caramel
  • For the buttercream
  • 100g butter
  • 300g icing sugar
  • 2 tsp banana powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Additional caramel for drizzling
  • Step 1 Place the Stork/butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat on a high speed for five minutes. Don’t skimp on this, as it will help to make your cake nice and light.
  • Step 2 Sift all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and in another bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and milk.
  • Step 3 Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the butter/sugar mix in several stages, adding a spoonful of the sifted flour mixture with every addition to help prevent your batter from curdling.
  • Step 4 Gently fold the remaining flour mixture into your batter (by hand) until fully combined. Mash the bananas with a fork and then stir through your cake batter.
  • Step 5 Spoon the batter between two greased 20cm sandwich tins. Dollop three teaspoons of caramel on top of the batter in each tin and then use a skewer to swirl it through the batter.
  • Step 6 Bake the cakes at 180c /160 fan / gas 4 for 30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean and the top of the cakes are nice and springy to the touch.
  • Step 7 When the cakes are done, leave to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely while you make the buttercream filling.
  • Step 8 For the buttercream, beat the butter in a mixer with the balloon whisk attachment until light and soft. Sift in the icing sugar, vanilla bean paste and banana powder (if using) and mix again until smooth. You may need to add a couple of teaspoons of water to loosen the buttercream if is very stiff.
  • Step 9 To assemble the cake, spread half the buttercream over one of your cakes and then drizzle with caramel. Place the other cake on top, then spread the remaining buttercream over the top and drizzle with more caramel. Cut into generous wedges and serve with a nice hot cup of tea.
  • Step 10 Enjoy! xx Millie, Marcus and Me xx

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Good morning!

When you talk to people who want nothing to do with faith about faith, you will inevitably hear about the preacher on TV who went to jail embezzling money, or the family values finger-wager busted with a prostitute.  They might talk about the religious person who hurt them deeply, or the church leader who did unspeakable things to some vulnerable people; you will hear about hypocrisy.

The hypocrisy in Christians is one of the biggest hurdles to Christianity.

Today as we look at Jesus teaching on the H word, we will see that the imperfection of Christians need not be a hindrance to people following Jesus; it can actually be a beacon.  Really.

In the grip of grace,

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How much does one really know about the Dark Continent, Africa? What we have are impressions from the news, and the movies, mostly - and they always leave a lump in your throat. Africa seems to be a cursed land, and the universal perspective on the region is that it needs help, from the more "evolved" citizens of the developed world. If you have done your bit for Africa, then you have more than made up for all your sins, or so it is believed.

So when an evolved American, Sam Childers (Gerard Butler), leaves behind his days of sex, drugs and rock and roll, and "finds" himself as a born-again Christian, the first place he moves to is Uganda, with all good intentions of making life easier for the deprived.

However, he soon realises that to work there in community development, he has to develop a skin as thick as that on a rhinoceros. During the course of his voluntary atonement program, he reaches Sudan, where young children are kidnapped and either turned into child-soldiers, or raped.

Sam decides to take upon himself the responsibility of rescuing these kids, even if it means getting killed. In the process, he begins to agitate the local goons. What keeps him going is his wife's unquestioning support, his own conviction in his mission, and his violent history.

Based on a book named "Another Man's War" by Sam Childers, the movie is an adaptation of the author's life, and a biopic. The real Sam Childers has rescued and rehabilitated over a thousand children, widows and orphans in his Children's Village in Southern Sudan. He is a well-known persona in the region, and he continues to fight for the cause.

The movie, on the other hand, seems like a rather shallow representation of the man's life. Marc Forster, who has also directed Quantum Of Solace, likes his action, and he fills Machine Gun Preacher with what looks like unnecessary sequences. In short, the movie is more like Rambo than The Constant Gardener. Aficionados of African misery will, therefore, be disappointed with the way the plot unfolds.

Too much emphasis is laid on Childers' need for redemption. The druggie biker is not the ideal husband or father, and definitely not a very nice person, so his sudden need to be "helped" comes across as forced.

While this is a true story, a few liberties have been taken with how low a man can go before he experiences a desire to become a better man. And Childers' wife, Lynn (Michelle Monaghan), is a little too forgiving for somebody who has had to live with her husband's erratic behaviour.

And things just fall into place all the time in the movie. It could not have been that easy for the original Sam Childers to take the drastic step to shift to an unknown region.

In an attempt to portray the earnestness of the protagonist, the director makes him as single-minded as a mercenary. While some of the action sequences are state-of-the-art, not once is the audience allowed into the mind and heart of the man who is determined to bring about a change in the lives of countless victims of terror and horror.

What, for example, goes on in his mind as he reverts to his violent ways to get a point across? Did he not renounce that life earlier? Why does he need to be told over and over again that he is a saviour of sorts? The audience and that character already know that. Does he feel that this is the only way he can make up for all his past mistakes?

Gerard Butler is as passionate as they come, and quite a treat to the eye, too, but he is still the action hero from 300. Regardless of how hard he tries (and this he does), he cannot bring to the screen the depth that the character should have. His American accent is tinged with his original Scottish accent, and he moves from one sequence to another without convincingly showing the transition - both emotional and physical - that Sam Childers went through as he prepared for his project.

The saving grace in this otherwise rather insipid movie is the music. The production design is predictable, which makes the movie duller.

The makers have their hearts in the right place, but there will be comparisons with The Constant Gardener and Rambo. Machine Gun Preacher is worth one watch, despite many loopholes, because all the incidents shown in the movie are more or less based on the events in the life of a remarkable man.
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    Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon, Madeline Carroll, Kathy Baker, Misty Mills, Nicole Michele Sobchack, Brett Wagner, Mandalynn Carlson, Souleymane Sy Savane
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The Museum of Science Fiction is pleased to announce Catalysts, Explorers & Secret Keepers, an anthology of science fiction showcasing how women have been an integral part of science fiction as authors, as readers, and as characters for more than a century.

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Eleanor Arnason - "A Ceremony of Discontent"
Catherine Asaro - "Walk in Silence"
Monica Byrne - "Free Fall"
Betsy Curtis - "A Peculiar People"
Kiini Ibura Salaam - "Battle Royale"
N. K. Jemisin - "The Trojan Girl"
Floris M. Kleijne - "Midnight on the the Space Station Alcatraz"
Nancy Kress - "My Mother, Dancing"
Naomi Kritzer - "Cleanout"
AJ Lee - "Being Kitty"
Karen Lord - "A New Panama"
Pat Murphy - "Fix-It Shop"
Seanan McGuire - "What We Knew Then, Before the Sky Fell Down"
Sarah Pinsker - "Remember This For Me"
Anthea Sharp - "Ice in D Minor"
Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam - "The Greatest Discovery of Dr. Madeline Lightfoot"
Carrie Vaughn - "For Fear of Dragons"
Jane Yolen - "Juno in July", "Not So Great A Divide" & "The Physics of a Dying Star"
Sarah Zettel - "Fool's Errand"

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