Time
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· 4 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. So the evening and the morning were 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,
Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.
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God’s perception of time
God’s perception of time
But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, 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
then I will give you the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather in your grain, your new wine, and your oil.
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Appointed times for festivals
Appointed times for festivals
‘These are the feasts of the Lord, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times.
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A right time for every activity
A right time for every activity
To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born,
And a time to die;
A time to plant,
And a time to pluck 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;
A time to embrace,
And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain,
And a time to lose;
A time to keep,
And a time to throw 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 of war,
And a time of 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 mercy on Zion;
For the time to favor her,
Yes, the set time, has come.
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The time of Jesus Christ’s coming
The time of Jesus Christ’s coming
but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
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The time of Jesus Christ’s death
The time of Jesus Christ’s death
But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified.
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The time of Jesus Christ’s return
The time of Jesus Christ’s return
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come 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 gain 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
But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the 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 those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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