Notes on Daniel's Timeline Lecture

Introduction

• Speaker: Tamir Kreisman from Jerusalem, Israel.
• Theme: Discussion on timelines related to the end of days based on teachings from Torah and Talmud.
• Importance of Context: Understanding the timeline requires context from the Torah and wisdom of sages.

Talmud Reference

• Masechet Sanhedrin 97b: Warning against calculating the end times without understanding the context.
  • "May the spirit leave those who calculate the time of the end."
• Understanding Timelines: Need to study carefully the timeline concepts from the Talmud, especially the 6,000 years of world existence:
  1. 2,000 years of chaos (Tohu)
  2. 2,000 years of Torah
  3. 2,000 years of Messiah

Current Year and Calculations

• Current Year: 5784 (Hebrew calendar).
• Years Left: 216 years until the absolute end.
• Historical Context:
  • Abraham was born in the year 1948, connected to the establishment of the modern State of Israel.
  • 2000 marks the beginning of the age of Torah with Abraham's journey.

Understanding the Ages

• Ages of Chaos, Torah, and Messiah:
  • Chaos (Tohu): Years leading to the establishment of Torah.
  • Torah: Formation of Israel as a nation, commandments given, temples built and destroyed.
  • Messianic Age: Last 2,000 years where the Messiah could potentially arrive.

Talmudic Insights on End Times

• Rav Yehuda & Eliyahu's Teachings: The world will exist for a minimum of 4,250 years (85 jubilee cycles).
• Key Dates:
  • Year 4250: Minimum date for the arrival of the Messiah.
  • Post-Temple Destruction Timeline: The second temple was destroyed in the year 3829.
• Specific Dates Mentioned:
  • 1,290 days & 1,335 days: Timeframes discussed in the book of Daniel indicating significant events.

Prophetic Insights from Talmud

• Habakkuk 2:3: "Though it tarry, wait for it."
• Concept of Auspicious Times:
  • Sages highlight that dates indicate potential times for redemption based on Israel's readiness.
  • A time of reckoning based on collective deeds and merit.

Contextual Misinterpretations

• Misinterpretation of Scriptures: Many misinterpretations of verses regarding the coming of the Messiah.
• Need for Correct Understanding: The interpretation of prophecies should be rooted in faith and righteousness.

Historical Context on the Dome of the Rock

• Dome of the Rock: Discussed as an important historical and religious site.
  • Built in 691 by Muslims but initiated by Jewish efforts.
  • Historical references to conflicts over Jerusalem and the Temple.

Conclusion and Modern Implications

• Current State of Israel: Importance of recognizing the significance of being in Israel for fulfilling prophecies.
• End-Time Calculations and Prophecies:
  • Potential significant years: 2026 (first resurrection) and 2030 (second resurrection).
  • Ongoing challenges and changes in the modern world shaping end-time expectations.
• Call to Action: Encouragement for Jews to return to Israel and fulfill their roles in the coming redemption.

Final Thoughts

• Patience and Faith: "Though he may tarry, I will wait for him."
• Reminder of Historical Lessons: Importance of learning from the past to prepare for the future.