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One of the toughest subjects of study in all of scripture is the study of the end times. Prophecy is a very difficult subject. The language is heavily figurative, and some of it hasn’t happened yet. It often feels like putting a jigsaw puzzle together without the box top. If you have ever tried putting…

Our next stop on our journey through the minor prophets is the book of Joel, which is a very interesting book for a number of reasons. First, It is difficult to place Joel accurately in the timeline of Israel’s history. Some suggest it is pre-exile and others suggest it is post-exile. Personally, I think…

1 Thessaloninas 4:13-18 This week we will continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. This morning’s text was given by Paul so the Thessalonians would not be uninformed about the subject our loved ones who have died. May the Lord use his word to encourage our hearts today. I. THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP A. 1 Thessalonians…

Last week we spoke about Johns vision of Jesus. The entire chapter lays the foundation for the rest of the book. You have to get an understanding of the Nature, Character and plan of Jesus. He is who He says he is, He will do what he will do and He has the power and the authority to do it. No Greek God…

Living In The End Times # 6 1 John 2: 18-23 In our previous study John gave direction concerning spiritual victory for the believer. Regardless of our maturity level, we all need to grow in the Lord. Continued growth is essential in overcoming the difficulties we face. John knew the struggles present…

All Evangelicals agree on the following facts about the last days: A. There Will Be a Sudden, Personal, Visible, Bodily Return of Christ 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive…

Romans 13 is obviously a wonderful passage full of instructions on how to live the Christian life well and to victory. The initial part of the chapter encourages us about the dealing with government. It makes some general statements about government. God put them there v.1 “ordained of God” There supposed…

I want to start with the same scripture I used last week. All Scripture is inspired All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. So far we have covered 3…

The coming destruction of Jerusalem and its temple will mark a new phase in the establishment of God's kingdom under the vindicated Son of Man.

Introduction I have got a challenge in today’s passage… - End Times brings two opposite reactions: (1) Fascination or (2) Apathy . - The topic was hot in the 1970’s… The Late Great Planet Earth (Book), A Thief in the Night (Movie) - Kicked up again in the 90’s & 2000’s with the Left Behind books/movies.…

On January 8, a tourist boat excursion on a popular lake in Brazil turned into a nightmare when a tower of rock 50 feet tall and 12 feet wide broke off from a cliff face and fell on two boats with as many as 24 people on them. Ten people died and many more were injured. We love climbing mountains. We…

Are you ready for… The End?

Christ Wins 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went…

Intro The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas | What is the darkest time of the night? Think of your favorite movies… The fever is always the worst before it breaks. The wait is always hardest toward the end. Prayer God our father as we are about to enter into the hearing and study of your Word…

Introduction Last week we saw the prelude to Daniel’s last vision. In that prelude, Daniel was blessed with a vision of the pre-incarnate Christ. Then he was ministered to by an angel. We got a glimpse into the reality of Spiritual warfare. We saw that the prayers of the saints have effects in the physical…

While y'all gathered at RHUMC… I went home this past weekend Remember all the things that used to direct my life For many years… I was running from my past… driven by my past Many live for the past… dragging it around. Others live for the present… getting everything they can. Still others have goals…

For the last several weeks we have been covering the End Times. We have talked about prophecies that have been fulfilled, we have look at events that have been foretold by the sun, moon, and stars, and last week we covered the rapture of the church. How many of you like to travel? You makes plans for…

Perilous Times We are not introducing perilous times but are investigating them today. Perilous means: full of danger or risk; exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin. So as we look at our passage today, we do not want to be light hearted about it. It is a strong teaching, warning to Timothy and…

Today we are in 2 Timothy 1:15-18 . While you are turning to this passage, I have a question. I was wondering this week how history will remember this time in which we are living. Have you ever wondered that? How will all that is going on be remembered? How will we be remembered? What will they remember…

Announce prayer list - starting from scratch. Announce Sunday School thoughts - Tell me if you want literature by next Sunday . Introduction Last week we looked at Daniel’s prayer. Today we will look at God’s answer. There is some good news and some bad news . Good news - present Babylonian captivity…

Introduction Last week we looked at the Rise of Greece The division of Alexander the Great’s empire into four parts. The Rise of the Seleucid king, Antiochus IV His persecution of the Jews. =============== Then we transitioned to his greater and later counterpart, the end times antichrist. He will win…

Dan 9:24-27 Vs 24 Purpose of the 70 weeks 1. Finish transgression 2. Put an end to sin 3. Atone for iniquity 4. Bring in everlasting righteousness 5. Seal both vision and prophet (or bring to a close prophetic vision) 6. To anoint a most Holy Place A Word Will Go Out You have 70 weeks divided into 3…

Overview What Is It? “E scato ” and “ Lovgo ” roughly meaning Last , End , or Final and Study of The study of Final Things in the Bible. ~The doctrine of eschatology deals with personal issues such as death and the intermediate state as well as themes with a more general or corporate focus. These focuses…

Today, we begin a new series called, The Return of the King. When I say king, I am meaning King Jesus, the ultimate king. Before we get started, turn in your bibles to the very last chapter of the last book of the bible, Revelation chapter 22. Jesus speaks 3 times in this final chapter. 7 “Look, I am…

The Thessalonians have eternity on their minds and Timothy must have brought back some questions from them… Last week we looked into the matter of the dead in Christ We looked at the rapture We found that we can and should have a hope Paul continues his line of thinking as he writes this next portion…