Christian Training Center of Branch of the Lord

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1 Christian Training Center of Branch of the Lord Presents a vast study of the Bible and Christianity through the course materials provided in partnership with: HARVESTIME INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE This course is part of the Harvestime International Institute, a program designed to equip believers for effective spiritual harvest. The basic theme of the training is to teach what Jesus taught, that which took men who were fishermen, tax collectors, etc., and changed them into reproductive Christians who reached their world with the Gospel in a demonstration of power. This manual is a single course in one of several modules of curriculum which moves believers from visualizing through deputizing, multiplying, organizing, and mobilizing to achieve the goal of evangelizing. For further information on additional courses write: Harvestime International Institute HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL MANUAL FORMAT Each lesson consists of: Objectives: These are the goals you should achieve by studying the chapter. Read them before starting the lesson. Key Verse: This verse emphasizes the main concept of the chapter. Memorize it. Chapter Content: Study each section. Use your Bible to look up any references not printed in the manual. Self-Test: Take this test after you finish studying the chapter. Try to answer the questions without using your Bible or this manual. For Further Study: This section will help you continue your study of the Word of God, improve your study skills, and apply what you have learned to your life and ministry. Final Examination: If you are enrolled in this course for credit, you received a final examination along with this course. Upon conclusion of this course, you should complete this examination and return it for grading as instructed. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED You will need a King James version of the Bible.

2 Basic Bible Survey One Prophecy (Major) COURSE INTRODUCTION The many references to the Old Testament by Jesus during His earthly ministry illustrate the importance He placed on knowing the content of the Scriptures. Because Jesus stressed the importance of God's Word to the men He trained, Harvestime International Institute presents "Basic Bible Survey" as part of its training program to equip men and women to reach their nations with God's message. "Basic Bible Survey" introduces the Bible and discusses its translations and various versions. It presents an overview of Biblical history, geography, and life in Bible times. The course provides an outline for each book of the Bible and teaches outlining skills for expanding these basic outlines into more detailed studies of God's Word. Information presented on each Bible book includes the author, the people to whom the book was written, the purpose of the book, the key verse, a list of main characters, and an outline of the content. A life and ministry principle is also stated for each book. These principles are basic truths vital to Christian maturity and ministry which you should seek to incorporate into your own life. Helpful charts, maps, and time lines summarizing important facts in condensed form are also included in this course. The course is divided into two parts: Part One: Provides introductory material on the Bible and outlines for the books of the Old Testament. Part Two: Provides outlines for the books of the New Testament. "Basic Bible Survey" is a companion course of "Creative Bible Study Methods" which teaches various ways to study the Bible. Both courses are designed to enrich your personal study of God's Word.* * Since each Harvestime International Institute course is designed to be complete in itself, it was necessary to repeat some introductory material from "Creative Bible Study Methods." Thre e of the introductory chapters are similar in both courses. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course you will be able to: Identify basic divisions of the Bible. Explain the difference between versions, translations, and paraphrased editions of the Bible. Describe everyday life in Bible times. Summarize the chronology of the Bible. Create and expand outlines. For each book in the Bible state the following: Author To whom the book was written When it was written Purpose of the book Key Verse Life and Ministry Principle Continue with a more detailed study of God's Word upon completion of this course.

3 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOKS OF PROPHECY The final group of books in the Old Testament contain the writings of the prophets. The people of Israel became a nation, were redeemed from slavery in Egypt, and God brought them into their own land. They were given a law to live by, but they were constantly failing in their commitment to God. With idol worship, civil war, immorality, and unconcern, Israel needed to be recalled again and again to the purpose of their existence. The prophets were men raised up by God to call the people back to God. Several of these books were written during a time period when the nation of Israel was divided into two separate kingdoms: Israel and Judah. The books of the prophets include the following: Isaiah: Warns of coming judgment against Judah because of their sins against God. Jeremiah: Written during the later decline and fall of Judah. Tells of the coming judgment and urges surrender to Nebuchadnezzar. Lamentations: Jeremiah's lament over Babylon's destruction of Jerusalem. Ezekiel: Warns first of Jerusalem's impending fall and then foretells its future restoration. Daniel: The prophet Daniel was captured during the early siege of Judah and taken to Babylon. This book provides both historic and prophetic teaching important in understanding Bible prophecy. Hosea: Theme of this book is Israel's unfaithfulness, punishment, and restoration. Joel: Tells of the plagues which foreshadowed future judgment. Amos: During a period of material prosperity but moral decay, Amos warns Israel and surrounding nations of God's future judgment on their sin. Obadiah: God's judgment against Edom, an evil nation located south of the Dead Sea. Jonah: The story of the prophet Jonah who preached repentance in Ninevah, capitol of the Assyrian empire. The book reveals God's love and plan of repentance for the Gentiles. Micah: Another prophecy against Israel's sin. Foretells the birthplace of Jesus 700 years before the event happened. Nahum: Tells of the impending destruction of Ninevah which was spared some 150 years earlier through Jonah's preaching. Habakkuk: Reveals God's plan to punish a sinful nation by an even more sinful one. Teaches that "the just shall live by faith." Zephaniah: Judgment and restoration of Judah. Haggai: Urges the Jews to rebuild the temple after a 15 year delay due to enemy resistance. Zechariah: Further urging to complete the temple and continue spiritual development. Foretells Christ's first and second comings. Malachi: Warns against spiritual shallowness and foretells the coming of John the Baptist and Jesus.

4 The chart on the following page tells when and to whom the prophets ministered. Old Testament Prophets Prophet Prophesied To Dates Jonah Assyria Before Captivity ( ) Nahum Assyria Before Captivity ( ) Obadiah Edom Before Captivity (800) Hosea Israel Before Captivity (750) Amos Israel Before Captivity (750) Isaiah Judah Before Captivity ( ) Jeremiah/Lamentations Judah Before Captivity ( ) Joel Judah Before Captivity ( ) Micah Judah Before Captivity ( ) Habakkuk Judah Before Captivity ( ) Zephaniah Judah Before Captivity ( ) Ezekiel Judah During Captivity ( ) Daniel Judah During Captivity ( ) Haggai Judah After Captivity ( ) Zechariah Judah After Captivity ( ) Malachi Judah After Captivity ( )

5 LESSON THIRTY TWO: Basis Bible Survey One OLD TESTAMENT C1D1.32) Obadiah #32: OBADIAH INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOKS OF PROPHECY OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Obadiah. Identify to whom the book of Obadiah was written. State the purpose for the book of Obadiah. Write the Key Verse of the book of Obadiah from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Obadiah. INTRODUCTION AUTHOR: Obadiah TO WHOM: The nation of Edom. PURPOSE: To warn of God's punishment for sin. KEY VERSE: 1:4 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: God brings down that which has been sinfully exalted. MAIN CHARACTER: Obadiah OUTLINE I. Edom's destiny prophesied: 1:1-9 A. The message is from the Lord to Obadiah regarding Edom: 1:1 B. Unconquerable Edom will be conquered: 1: Edom will be small and despised among the nations: 1:2 2. Deceived by pride: 1:3 3. Brought down by God: 1:4 C. Edom will be completely plundered and deserted: 1: Thieves and robbers: 1:5 2. Hidden treasure sought: 1:6 4. Edom deceived and trapped: 1:7. 5. Wise men destroyed: 1:8 6. Mighty men dismayed and Edom cut off: 1:9 II. The cause: 1:10-14 A. Violence: 1:10 B. Hostile attitude: 1:11 C. Joy at the calamity of others: 1:12

6 D. Boasting in times of other's distress: 1:12 E. Spoiling God's people: 1:13 F. Preventing escape of fugitives: 1:14 G. Betrayal: 1:14 III. "The day of the Lord" when judgment will come on all heathen nations, not only Edom: 1:15-21 A. Judgment on Edom and all nations: 1: As you have done, you will receive: 1:15 2. As they have done, they will receive: 1:16 B. Salvation of the house of Jacob: 1: Deliverance and holiness in Mt. Zion: 1:17 2. Houses of Jacob, Joseph, Esau: 1:18 3. Possessions: 1:19-20 C. The millennial kingdom of Jesus: 1:21

7 SELF-TEST 1. Who was the author of the book of Obadiah? 2. State the purpose for the book of Obadiah. 3. To whom was the book of Obadiah written? 4. State the Life and Ministry Principle of the book of Obadiah. 5. Write the Key Verse of Obadiah.

8 FOR FURTHER STUDY 1. For other prophecies against Edom read the following passages: -Isaiah 34:5-15 -Jeremiah 49:7-22 -Ezekiel 25:12-14; 35:1-5 -Amos 1: "Edom" means red. The Edomites came from Esau. To read about their history see Genesis 36; Exodus 15:15; Numbers 20:14; 20-21; and Deuteronomy 23: These are specific sins mentioned in Obadiah in the chapters indicated: -Violence: 10 -Hostile attitude: 11 -Joy at the calamity of others: 12 -Boasting in times of other's distress: 12 -Spoiling God's people: 13 -Preventing escape of fugitives: 14 -Betrayal: Key phrases in Obadiah: -Thus saith the Lord -I will -Hear this word -Thus the Lord showed me