> > > [!help] For a period of time, Jehovah’s rulership had been represented by the Israelite kings who ruled in Jerusalem ([1Ch 29:23](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=13029023&wtlocale=E))
> > > - Two things to keep in mind:
> > > - Jehovah promised David that one of his descendants would rule forever ([2Sa 7:16](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=10007016&wtlocale=E))
> > > - Just to quote: "[16](https://www.jw.org/open?bible=10007016&wtlocale=E)Your house and your kingdom will be secure forever before you; your throne will be firmly established forever.”"
> > >
> > > - Ezekiel foretold that the earthly representation of God’s rulership would be cut off and that God would later appoint a new Ruler **[Read** [**Ezekiel 21:26,27**](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=26021026-26021027&wtlocale=E)**]**
> > > - What is "Later"?
> > > - In 607B.C.E., Jehovah used Nebuchadnezzar to destroy Jerusalem;
> > > - Reference Daniel 4:16, talking about the "Seven Times"
> > > - this marked the beginning of the “seven times” during which God’s rulership would be interrupted ([Da 4:16](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=27004016&wtlocale=E))
> > > - How long would this period last?
> > > - Daniel does not say, but there are other parts of the bible that do tell us
> > > - We're going to look a few scriptures that help us find the answer.
>
> > [!help] ** Jesus said that Jerusalem, representing God’s rulership, would “be trampled on ... until the appointed times of the nations” were fulfilled ([_w06_ 7/15 6 ¶1-4](https://docs.jw.org/finder?lank=doc-2006521&lang=E&par=16-19))**
> > - “The appointed times of the nations” are the same period as the “seven times” of [Daniel chapter4](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=27004001-27004037&wtlocale=E)
> > - Jesus indicated that “the appointed times of the nations” were still ongoing during his earthly ministry, so the “seven times” could not be seven literal years counted from 607B.C.E.
> > - Read [Revelation 12:6,](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=66012006&wtlocale=E)[14](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=66012014&wtlocale=E). As we read, focus on where it talks about timing
> > - Next up, Read [Revelation 12:6,](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=66012006&wtlocale=E)[14](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=66012014&wtlocale=E). As we read, focus on where it talks about timing
> > - 1,260 Days = 3.5 times. 3.5times x 2 = 7 times. 7 times = 2,520 days // About 7 years.
> > - “Seven times,” or seven Biblical years, are equal to 2,520 days ([_w06_ 7/15 7 ¶1-2](https://docs.jw.org/finder?lank=doc-2006521&lang=E&par=20-21))
> > - Adding 2,520 days // About 7 years to 607 BCE doesn't really get us anywhere, and we know its wrong from Jesus words earlier in Luke
> > - Applying the rule of “a day for a year” and counting 2,520 years from 607B.C.E. brings us to 1914C.E. ([Nu 14:34;](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=4014034&wtlocale=E) [Eze 4:6](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=26004006&wtlocale=E))
> > - In 1914, Jesus began ruling in heaven as the appointed King of God’s Kingdom
> > - Why Jesus?
> > - Jehovah promised David that one of his descendants would rule forever ([2Sa 7:16](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=10007016&wtlocale=E))
> > > - Just to quote: "[16](https://www.jw.org/open?bible=10007016&wtlocale=E)Your house and your kingdom will be secure forever before you; your throne will be firmly established forever.”"
> > - As a descendant of King David, Jesus is “the one who has the legal right” to rule ([Eze 21:27;](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=26021027&wtlocale=E) [Lu 1:32,33](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=42001032-42001033&wtlocale=E))
> [!help] **GOD’S KINGDOM WILL SOON TAKE FULL CONTROL** (5 min.)
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> - Events since 1914 confirm that God’s Kingdom has been established ([Mt 24:3,](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=40024003&wtlocale=E) [7-14](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=40024007-40024014&wtlocale=E); [_w15_ 6/15 22-24 ¶12-14](https://docs.jw.org/finder?lank=doc-2015446&lang=E&par=21-23))
> - Jesus disciples asked Jesus what the sign of his presence would be, and in Matt 24:7-14, Jesus gives many things to look out for.
> - Wars, Food Shortages, Earthquakes, Tribulation, a shift in mankind's attitude
> - History documents that these things have been increasing since 1914, with the start of World War I.
> - History documents that these things have been increasing since 1914, with the start of World War I, and continue to increase exponentially.
> - World events confirm that Jesus is now ruling over God's Kingdom.
> - What comes next?
> - Jesus is now ruling “in the midst of [his] enemies,” and he will soon “complete his conquest” ([Ps 110:2;](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=19110002&wtlocale=E) [Re 6:2](https://www.jw.org/finder?bible=66006002&wtlocale=E))
> - Read Rev 6:2
> - We know this white rider as Jesus Christ himself
> - Notice "he went out conquering and to complete his conquest."
> - Rule by God’s Kingdom will bring blessings to obedient mankind ([_w14_ 10/1 5-7](https://docs.jw.org/finder?lank=doc-2014723&lang=E&par=9-34))
> - Right now we are waiting for Jesus to complete his conquest, to crush all other kingdoms/governments, and for God's Kingdom to take full control.
> - Once that happens, Rule by God’s Kingdom will bring blessings to obedient mankind ([_w14_ 10/1 5-7](https://docs.jw.org/finder?lank=doc-2014723&lang=E&par=9-34))
> - That subject alone is an entire talk in itself, just to mention a few points:
> - No more health problems
> - No more death
> - No more Homelessness or Unemployment
> - No more War, Food Shortages, or Poverty.
> - Humans will enjoy eternal life, in a paradise earth, enjoying life
> - Humans will live forever, in a paradise earth, truly enjoying life
> - Is it time for change? Yes.
> - Until then, now is the time to take your stand in support of God’s Kingdom
> - Imitate Jesus by telling all we can, and sharing the Good news of the kingdom, and help everyone to eagerly await its arrival.
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