What Does the Bible Say About The Last Days?

The Bible addresses the last days across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

12 verses·5 eras·4 promises

Exodus (~1400 BC)

Before the mountains were brought forth, before you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
Psalms 90:2· MosesPrayer
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalms 90:12· MosesPrayer

Exile (~586 BC)

Yahweh appeared of old to me, [saying], Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
Jeremiah 31:3· YahwehPromise

Life of Jesus (~30 AD)

Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.
Luke 23:46· JesusPrayer
Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last."
But many who are first will be last; and the last first."
He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, "If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all."
But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.
Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."
John 2:19· JesusPromise
So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen."
Matthew 20:16· JesusPromise

Early Church (~50 AD)

in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be changed.

United Kingdom (~1000 BC)

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.

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