Do you see why I'm confused?
Let’s take it a bit further and I’ll break it down for you by moving onto the NT as to the meaning of the term “Last Days”
The key verse is Hebrews 1:1-2: "In the past, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe." (NIV)
So, what does this mean in biblical terms
"In the past, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets" This refers to the way God revealed Himself in Old Testament times—through prophets, dreams, visions, and direct communication (e.g., Moses, Samuel, Isaiah).
"But in these last days" The phrase "last days" refers to the period from Christ’s first coming until His second coming. It signifies the culmination of God's ultimate revelation, when God fully reveals Himself through His Son.
"He has spoken to us by His Son" This shows that Jesus Christ is the ultimate and final revelation of God to humanity.
In biblical terms, "speaking" can be understood as revelation, God revealing His nature, will, and salvation plan.
Jesus is described as the "Word" (Logos) of God (John 1:1-14), meaning He is the fullest expression of God's message and character, nothing else to be revealed
In Scripture, "last days" or "end times" refers to the era from Jesus’ first coming until His return. For example:
Hebrews 1:2 (as discussed) indicates "these last days" are the time when God has spoken through His Son.
2 Timothy 3:1 mentions "difficult times in the last days", again referring to the period before Christ’s return.
Or "last days" as the current era—from Christ’s first coming until His second coming.
Both in Micah and the NT, "last days" point to an eschatological (end-times) period when God intervenes decisively in history.
Micah's "last days" is a future era of peace and divine rule which is as the Messianic kingdom.
NT "last days" (like Hebrews 1:1-2 and other passages) refers to the period after Christ's first coming and before His second coming, culminating in His return and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. As in Micah's "last days"
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