Though I am not a Believer, I think the writers of the Bible were political and sociological geniuses. At the time, they transformed the nature of man and their writings were the foundation of law and justice.
The writers of the Bible also had some very keen foresight. It is natural for there to be more central control as the human population grows, as it expands ever larger of course unpredictable consequences should be expected and I would consider any collapse of the Current Order as “end times.”
Also, consider this: the Bible potrays a realistic historical account of the Hebrews, with nuances of psychology and human-ness not seen in other old legendary accounts of people groups. You would expect an ancient narrative of a people to extol their virtues and blame all their shortcomings on someone or something else.
In addition, think about how history has played out. Why on earth should so much attention be placed on Israel and Jerusalem? It appears to me to be a rocky, treeless, unattractive place. So why is Jerusalem a “burdensome stone” for all the rulers of the world?
Keep reading the Bible and using your mind. I’m praying that you will become a Believer.