Time
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· 13 viewsA creation of God which marks the duration of life and which is measured by changes in the created order. The flow of time is directed by God who appoints particular “times” within his unfolding purposes. Because human life is brief, time should be used properly, making the most of every opportunity.
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Time as a creation of God
Time as a creation of God
Time began at creation
Time began at creation
God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
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Time is marked by change in the created order
Time is marked by change in the created order
The main divisions of time were based upon the phases of the sun and moon.
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The timelessness of God
The timelessness of God
Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever you had formed the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
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God’s perception of time
God’s perception of time
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
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Measurement of time
Measurement of time
Divisions of time
Divisions of time
A day was marked by the regular cycle of evening and morning; Months were determined by the regular phases of the moon; The year consisted of twelve lunar months; An hour was one twelfth of the period of daylight.
Indefinite periods of time
Indefinite periods of time
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Recurring times and seasons
Recurring times and seasons
God’s seasonal provision
God’s seasonal provision
he will give the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the later rain, that you may gather in your grain and your wine and your oil.
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Appointed times for festivals
Appointed times for festivals
“These are the appointed feasts of the Lord, the holy convocations, which you shall proclaim at the time appointed for them.
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A right time for every activity
A right time for every activity
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace.
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Times of human life in God’s hands
Times of human life in God’s hands
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Appointed times within God’s unfolding purpose
Appointed times within God’s unfolding purpose
The time of fulfilment of promise
The time of fulfilment of promise
The time of Isaac’s birth:
The time of Isaac’s birth:
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the time of John the Baptist’s birth; the time of Israel’s possession of the land
The time of Israel’s deliverance
The time of Israel’s deliverance
You will arise and have pity on Zion;
it is the time to favor her;
the appointed time has come.
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The time of Jesus Christ’s coming
The time of Jesus Christ’s coming
but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
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The time of Jesus Christ’s death
The time of Jesus Christ’s death
And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
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The time of Jesus Christ’s return
The time of Jesus Christ’s return
Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
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The time of God’s judgment
The time of God’s judgment
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The appointed time of the end
The appointed time of the end
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The time between Jesus Christ’s first and second coming
The time between Jesus Christ’s first and second coming
The time of salvation
The time of salvation
The time of salvation lies between the two comings of Jesus Christ.
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The end times
The end times
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Proper use of time
Proper use of time
Recognising the brevity of human life
Recognising the brevity of human life
So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
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Seeking God
Seeking God
“Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near;
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Looking to eternal realities
Looking to eternal realities
This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
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Making the most of opportunities
Making the most of opportunities
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
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