What the Bible Really Says About the Times of the Gentiles

What does the Bible really teach about "the times of the Gentiles" — and when does it end? This verse-by-verse study walks through Ezra, Nehemiah, Daniel, Luke 21, and Romans 11 to reveal God's prophetic timeline for Israel and the nations. 📖 In this study, we trace Israel's captivity, return, and prophetic future. Starting with Nebuchadnezzar's conquest of Judah and the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, we examine Cyrus's decree in Ezra 1:1-3 allowing the Jews to rebuild the Temple. We then move to Nehemiah 2:1-4, where Nehemiah receives permission from King Artaxerxes to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem on April 14th, 445 B.C. — the exact date that triggers Daniel's prophecy in Daniel Chapter 9. From there, we cross-reference Jesus's words in Luke 21:20-24 about Jerusalem being "trodden down of the Gentiles" and Paul's revelation in Romans 11:25 about the "fullness of the Gentiles." This study also exposes modern false teachings that deny the virgin birth, the crucifixion, and the resurrection — spiritual wickedness in high places every believer must recognize. ✝️ Key Topics Covered: • What are "the times of the Gentiles" and when did they begin? • Ezra 1:1-3 — Cyrus's decree to rebuild the Temple explained • Nehemiah 2:1-4 — Why the wall of Jerusalem matters for prophecy • Daniel's prophecy and the significance of 445 B.C. • Luke 21:20-24 — Jesus prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem • Romans 11:25 — What is the "fullness of the Gentiles"? • How the Body of Christ connects to God's plan for Israel • False teachings that attack the virgin birth and resurrection 🔑 Bible study on the times of the Gentiles, Ezra chapter 1, Nehemiah chapter 2, Daniel chapter 9 prophecy, Luke 21:24 explained, Romans 11:25 fullness of the Gentiles, Babylonian captivity of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar and Jerusalem, Cyrus decree rebuild Temple, verse by verse Old Testament prophecy. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — What Is "Spiritual Wickedness in High Places"? 00:53 — Clarification: Not Talking About Sincere Local Pastors 01:25 — "Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross?" — A Dangerous Article from Biblical Archaeology Review 02:05 — The Two-Level Gospel Theory and the Dead Sea Scrolls 02:48 — The Scholar Who Called Jesus "The Wicked Priest" and John the Baptist "The Teacher of Righteousness" 03:02 — Denying the Virgin Birth: The Claim That Joseph Was Jesus's Biological Father 03:40 — Romans 1 Warning: "Professing Themselves to Be Wise, They Became Fools" 04:20 — The University System's Antagonism Against the Christian Faith 04:44 — A Professor Who Wanted Christians Committed to Insane Asylums 05:28 — Back to the Study: Judah's 70-Year Babylonian Captivity Under Nebuchadnezzar 06:00 — The Northern Kingdom vs. the Southern Kingdom of Judah 06:15 — Ezra 1:1-3 — Cyrus King of Persia Decrees the Rebuilding of the Temple 06:58 — God Stirred Up the Spirit of a Pagan King to Fulfill Jeremiah's Prophecy 07:25 — Two Things That Changed Israel Forever During Captivity: Cured of Idolatry 07:52 — How Babylon Taught the Jews the Banking System and Business Acumen 08:28 — Only 42,360 Jews Returned to Jerusalem — Ezra 2:64-66 09:07 — Nehemiah's Return: 100 Years After Ezra, a New Mission Begins 09:36 — Nehemiah 2:1-4 — A Cupbearer's Silent Prayer Before King Artaxerxes 10:11 — Daniel 1:1-2 — Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem and Takes the Temple Vessels 10:39 — April 14th, 445 B.C. — The Exact Date That Triggers Daniel Chapter 9's Prophecy 11:15 — Luke 21:20-21 — Jesus Warns: "When Ye Shall See Jerusalem Compassed with Armies" 12:00 — The Fulfillment: Titus and the Roman Destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. 12:45 — Luke 21:24 — "Jerusalem Shall Be Trodden Down Until the Times of the Gentiles Be Fulfilled" 13:40 — Romans 11:25 — The Mystery: "Blindness in Part Is Happened to Israel" 25:00 — Is Modern Israel Truly Independent? The Role of Gentile Nations Today 25:28 — Israel Cannot Survive Without the Permission and Aid of Gentile Powers 26:00 — Romans 11:25-26 — The "Fullness of the Gentiles" and the Completion of the Body of Christ 27:08 — When the Last Gentile Is Saved, God Resumes His Program with Israel 27:42 — Closing and How to Access More Bible Studies