Times and Seasons

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1 Thessalonians 5:1 (NKJV) 1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. Time emphasizes the measurement and the passing of moments. Seasons represents the character of the current world around us. For example, the time is 7:00 a.m., and it will soon be 8:00 a.m. The season is Summer, so it is hot and muggy. Movement from seven to eight is the measurement of time, while the heat and humidity characterize the season. As the season changes to Fall, the temperature will change. 1 Thessalonians 5:1 speaks of times and seasons in reference to God ’ s plan for the world. God made known His plans through the Prophets and Apostles. The Old and New Testaments tell us much about what is to come. The Old Testament Scriptures foretold the coming of Christ into this world. Specific details were revealed. The time and place of His birth were clearly communicated. Simeon and Anna both understood the Day of His appeari