The End Is Near, Indeed

In this 1998 interview, religious historian Geza Vermes muses briefly on the significance of the Kingdom of God in our individual lives.  I’ve edited the transcript to shorten the sentences.

Today few people believe that the end is imminent, in a collective sense.  But the end is imminent in an individual sense to each of us. Life is limited, and there is no long-term future for any of us in that sense. 

So in a way, even though the general message cannot be considered as
having materialised, you can still see the Kingdom of God arriving in
your own lifetime. 

If you see this, then the message of the New
Testament is meaningful, and what I consider extremely important.