Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Times And Seasons?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Times And Seasons in the Bible
What does the Bible say about times and seasons? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Times And Seasons
- 1Genesis 1:14
“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: the day: Heb. between the day and between the night”
KJV - 2Genesis 8:22
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth”
KJV - 3
- 4Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
KJV - 5Jeremiah 8:7
“Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.”
KJV - 6Daniel 2:21
“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”
KJV - 7Matthew 25:13
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”
KJV - 8Luke 21:25
“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;”
KJV - 9Luke 21:28
“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Times And Seasons? (6 Verses)
“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: the day: Heb. between the day and between the night”
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth”
“But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.”
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
“Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.”
“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Times And Seasons? (6 Verses)
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”
“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;”
“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”
“Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.”
“And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.”
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Times And Seasons
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about times and seasons. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about times and seasons and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about times and seasons is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on times and seasons needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about times and seasons with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about times and seasons, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Times And Seasons?
You have studied 12 verses about times and seasons. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.