1 Chronicles 12:32 “Understanding the Times…”

This week, Pastor Andy examines 1 Chronicles 12:32's unique mention of Issachar, who had an "understanding of the times" to know what Israel ought to do. They gained this wisdom by being close to the land and combining study of creation with the study of God's Word, making them scholars of the law alongside Levi. He traces rhythms God built into creation: winter's hidden growth, spring's new life, summer's full flower, and autumn's harvest. He also explores the predictable rhythm of narrative, such as conflict, rising action, climax with self-sacrificing love, and resolution. We are currently in the church age after Jesus's climactic death and resurrection, waiting for His return. Referring to 2 Peter 3:9-14, Pastor Andy reveals what we ought to do in this season—live in holy conduct and godliness, recognizing this world's systems are passing away. With end-time signs converging and the Holy Spirit's promise to tell us things to come, today is the day to surrender to Jesus Christ.Exact Scripture References:1 Chronicles 12:32 (main text - sons of Issachar)1 Chronicles 12:23 (context - tribes coming to David at Hebron)Genesis 49:14-15 (Jacob's prophecy over Issachar)Deuteronomy 33:18-19 (Moses's prophecy about Issachar and Zebulun)2 Peter 3:9-14 (what manner of persons ought you to be)John 16:12-14 (Holy Spirit will tell you things to come)Revelation (referenced - the epic story's resolution)Keywords and topics:The tribe of Issachar's unique commendationUnderstanding times and seasonsKnowing what Israel ought to doGeneral revelation (nature/creation) vs. special revelation (Scripture)Seasons in nature and life (winter, spring, summer, autumn)The predictable rhythm of narrative/storyWhere we are in THE story (biblical narrative)The church age waiting for Christ's return2 Peter 3 - what manner of persons ought you to beHoly conduct and godlinessLooking for and hastening Christ's comingThis world's systems are passing awaySigns of the end timesThe Holy Spirit tells us things to comeSaul's kingdom vs. David's kingdom parallelToday is the day of salvationSurrendering to Jesus as Lord and King