It seems to be rather significant that about a third of the biblical books are related to prophecy.

One of the most unusual prophecies recorded in the Bible concerns the destruction of the Second Temple. The respective Temple prophecy was delivered several centuries prior to when Roman legions ultimately destroyed the Temple (in 69-70 CE).

What is most unusual about the respective prophecy is that a specific year date was given for the destruction of the Temple. The year of the Temple's destruction was forecast (or predicted) in specific sets of 70-year cycles. (The recorded prediction that a specific number of 70-year cycles were to elapse is very straightforward and easy to identify). The respective prophecy appears to have been accurately fulfilled in the regard that the Temple literally was destroyed... and in the very year that was predicted.

Because a year date for the destruction of the Temple was given, we are citing this respective prophecy as a good example of fulfilled Bible prophecy. For a detailed analysis of the time line surrounding this respective prophecy, refer to the online publication: 'The Significance of 70 Years'

The respective Temple prophecy--which contains a specific year date--can be recognized to be unique among prophecies recorded in the Bible. Of further significance concerning the unusual Temple prophecy is that the anointing of a prince (the Messiah) was also predicted. It here seems to be almost unmistakable that the historical Jesus was the 'Anointed One' of the Temple prophecy. This interpretation seems certain in the regard that--in addition to the year when the Temple was to be destroyed--a year date for the Messiah's death was predicted. (This year date for the Messiah's death just about exactly agrees with the year in which Jesus was crucified by the Romans--28 to 31 CE).

For additional information concerning the prophesied destruction of the Temple and of the death of the Messiah, refer to: 'The Significance of 70 Years'.

Other portions of Bible prophecy also focus upon the return of the Messiah and the ultimate establishment of a Kingdom-of-God.

The prophetic timeline leading to the end of the current dispensation appears to somehow be relevant to the days of Noah--refer to Matthew 24:37; Luke 17:26. (Note that violence--and destructive means--appear to have become increased during the days of Noah). It here seems of some certain significance that the author of Genesis was cautious to date the day of the deluge in terms of specific lunisolar cycles. For additional information concerning the date of Noah's flood, refer to the following online publication: 'Was the Flood of Noah a Real Event?'.

Prophecies appearing in other widely-circulated Hebrew documents do likewise predict the future coming of a New Kingdom. For example, writings attributed to the ancient patriarch Enoch have detail of a "Son-of-Man"; a Messiah. (For pertinent information about Messianic prophecies contained in the book of Enoch, refer especially to Chapters 45-63 of either the Laurence or Charles translation).

A consistant theme of Biblical prophecy is that a time of apocalyptic destruction is on the way. Some good news here is that the human race is predicted to ultimately survive a coming period of cataclysm. For more information, refer to the publication entitled: 'Is Doomsday Ahead?'.

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