Signs of the times

Signs of the times signifying the future deliverance of Judah

2 Ki 19:29–31 The fruitfulness of the earth is to be a sign to Hezekiah that there will be a fruitful remnant of Judah.

Signs of the times in the life of Jesus Christ

The virgin birth of Jesus Christ

Isaiah 7:14 KJV 1900

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel.

See also Mt 1:22–23

The miracles of Jesus Christ

Matthew 12:28 KJV 1900

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

See also Jn 2:11; Jn 2:23; Jn 3:2; Jn 4:54; Jn 6:2; Jn 6:14; Jn 9:16; Jn 11:47; Jn 12:17–18; Jn 20:30

Jesus Christ’s resurrection

Matthew 12:38–40 KJV 1900

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

See also Mt 16:4; Jn 2:18–22

The Jews failed to perceive the signs of the times accompanying Jesus Christ’s coming

Matthew 16:1–4 KJV 1900

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

See also Lk 12:54–56; Jn 12:37

Signs of the times at the end of the age

Mt 24:3–14; Lk 21:25–28

It is impossible to predict the date of Jesus Christ’s return from the signs of the times

1 Thessalonians 5:1–2 KJV 1900

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Signs of the times signifying judgment

Is 20:3–4; Mt 24:15–25 The fall of Jerusalem is itself a sign of the judgment of all people at the end of time.

Interpreting the signs of the times

Mark 13:28–29 KJV 1900

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

See also 1 Ch 12:32