Prophecy. Part 1: Overview

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1 Prophecy Part 1: Overview

2 Fascinated With Prophesy 1. You always leave the top down on your convertible in case the Rapture happens. 2. You never buy green bananas. 3. Bar code scanners make you nervous. 4. You refuse a tax refund check because the amount comes to $ You believe the term Church Fathers refers to Hal Lindsey and Tim LaHaye. 6. You get goose bumps when you hear a trumpet. 7. You use the Left Behind books as devotional reading.

3 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation

4 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. 27% of the Bible is prophecy prophecies concerning Christ were fulfilled by His 1 st coming yet to be fulfilled in the 2 nd Coming NT ref of the Lord s Coming of the 27 New Testament books mention the Lord s coming. 5. Jesus refers to 2 nd coming at least 21 times. 6. 1,527 Old Testament passages 2 nd Coming. 7. For every time the Bible mentions the first coming, 2 nd Coming is mentioned eight times.

5 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

6 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. Revelation 19:10 the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

7 Jesus is the Subject of Prophesy Seed Of The Woman Genesis 3:15 Shiloh Genesis 49:10 Passover Lamb Exodus 12; John 1:29 Star From Jacob Numbers 24:17 Great High Priest Psalm 110 Prophet Deuteronomy 18:18 King 2 Samuel 7 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince Of Peace Isaiah 9:6 The Servant Isaiah 53:2 Man Of Sorrows Isaiah 53:3 Stone Cut Without Hands Daniel 2:31-35

8 Jesus is the Subject of Prophesy Son Of Man Daniel 7:13 Anointed One Daniel 9:25-26 Son Who Will Rule The World Psalm 2 Lord Of The Temple Malachi 3:1 Resurrection And The Life John 11:25-27 Glorified, Risen Savior Revelation 1 Lord Of The Church Revelation 2 3 Lamb Of God Revelation 5:6ff Judge Of The Nations Revelation 6 11 Miracle-Born Man-Child Revelation 12 Coming King Revelation 19 Lord Of Heaven And Earth Revelation 20 22

9 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life.

10 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life. 5. Helps Us Understand The Whole Bible

11 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life. 5. Helps Us Understand The Whole Bible 6. Tool For Evangelism

12 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life. 5. Helps Us Understand The Whole Bible 6. Tool For Evangelism 7. Helps Protect People From Heresy

13 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life. 5. Helps Us Understand The Whole Bible 6. Tool For Evangelism 7. Helps Protect People From Heresy 8. Motivates Us To Godly Living

14 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life. 5. Helps Us Understand The Whole Bible 6. Tool For Evangelism 7. Helps Protect People From Heresy 8. Motivates Us To Godly Living 9. Reveals The Sovereignty Of God

15 Sovereignty of God Isaiah 41:21 24 Present your case, says the LORD. Bring forth your strong reasons, says the King of Jacob. Let them bring forth and show us what will happen; Let them show the former things, what they were, That we may consider them, And know the latter end of them; Or declare to us things to come. Show the things that are to come hereafter, That we may know that you are gods; Yes, do good or do evil, That we may be dismayed and see it together. Indeed you are nothing, And your work is nothing; He who chooses you is an abomination.

16 Sovereignty of God Isaiah 46:9 10 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,

17 Reasons to Study Prophesy 1. Prophecy Is A Major Part Of Divine Revelation 2. Special Blessing Promised 3. Jesus Is The Subject Of Prophecy. 4. Gives Us A Proper Perspective On Life. 5. Helps Us Understand The Whole Bible 6. Tool For Evangelism 7. Helps Protect People From Heresy 8. Motivates Us To Godly Living 9. Reveals The Sovereignty Of God 10. Proves The Truth Of God s Word

18 The Bible Is God s Word 2 Samuel 23:2 The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

19 The Bible Is God s Word 2 Timothy 3:16 17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Theo pneustos = God breathed

20 The Bible Is God s Word 2 Peter 1:20 21 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

21 The Bible Is God s Word Acts 27:15 17 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive. And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, we secured the skiff with difficulty. When they had taken it on board, they used cables to undergird the ship; and fearing lest they should run aground on the Syrtis Sands, they struck sail and so were driven.

22 The Bible Is God s Word Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

23 Future&Events&& Rapture The Battle of Armageddon 2 nd Coming 7 Years 70 th Week of Daniel 1000 Great& White& Throne& Church Age The Tribulation Abomination of Desolation Millennium

24 Prophecy Series Outline Overview and Interpretation Signs of the Times Rapture Church in Heaven Invasion of Israel The Great Tribulation Armageddon The Second Coming Millennium Satan s Rebellion GWT Eternity

25 TIMING PRETERIST = PAST HISTORICIST = PRESENT IDEALIST = TIMELESS FUTURIST = FUTURE

26 MILLENNIUM AMILLENNIAL POSTMILLENNIAL PREMILLENNIAL

27 MILLENNIUM

28 MILLENNIUM

29 MILLENNIUM

30 RAPTURE PRE TRIBULATION MID TRIBULATION POST TRIBULATION

31 PRE&TRIB& Rapture The Battle of Armageddon 2 nd Coming 7 Years 70 th Week of Daniel 1000 Great& White& Throne& Church Age The Tribulation Abomination of Desolation Millennium

32 MID&TRIB& The Battle of Armageddon Rapture 2 nd Coming 7 Years 70 th Week of Daniel 1000 Great& White& Throne& Church Age The Tribulation Abomination of Desolation Millennium

33 POST&&TRIB& The Battle of Armageddon Rapture 2 nd Coming 7 Years 70 th Week of Daniel 1000 Great& White& Throne& Church Age The Tribulation Abomination of Desolation Millennium

34 Preterist = Past Historicist = Present Idealist = Timeless Futurist = Future Amillennial Postmillennial Premillennial Pre Tribulation Mid Tribulation Post Tribulation TIMING

35 Prophecy Part 1: Overview

Let Earth Receive Her King!

Let Earth Receive Her King! In Luke 1:26-33 Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bring forth a Son We must understand God s covenant with David in order to fully appreciate his announcement Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel