What we will cover

1. The Living Message of Bible Prophecy

   The Bible is unique amongst sacred writings for the amount of detailed prophecies it contains. This session introduces us to Bible prophecy by looking at the purpose of prophecy in the Bible and some examples of Bible prophecy that have been fulfilled in remarkable detail. We will look at how the key to understanding Bible prophecy is to find the Bible’s own interpretation. We will see how Bible prophecy is a living message that is relevant for us today because it is based on God’s purpose with mankind.

2. Why Israel is Important to God

   In this session we will see that promises God made to Abraham (the father of the nation of Israel) are the basis for many prophecies about Israel and the Lord Jesus Christ. We will use Bible prophecy to examine the question of whether God still has a purpose with Israel after their rejection of the promised Messiah. We will look at how the promises made to Abraham are significant in the current Israeli-Arab conflict and examine Bible prophecies about the ultimate resolution of the conflict.

3. The Coming of Messiah as King

   In this session we will see how promises God made to King David in ancient Israel are the basis for many prophecies about the coming of Messiah to be their king. We will look at Bible prophecies about Israel’s expulsion from their land by the Babylonians and the Romans because of their unfaithfulness to God that ended the dynasties of Israel’s kings. In particular, we will examine Bible prophecies about the coming of the Messiah to save Israel from their enemies and reign over them as king.

4. World History Foretold

   In this session we go to the prophet Daniel in the Bible to examine remarkable prophecies concerning nations and empires in the Middle East, Asia Minor, North Africa and Europe. These prophecies span world history for thousands of years from the time of Daniel to our times and beyond. They form a valuable illustration of how Bible prophecy has been accurately fulfilled but is yet to be completely fulfilled in the future.

5. The Miracle of Modern Israel’s Revival

   The modern revival of Israel as a nation in their own land is a remarkable fulfilment of many Bible prophecies made thousands of years before they were fulfilled. In this session we will trace how Bible prophecy has been fulfilled in the revival of Israel as a nation in modern times. We will examine the significance of this to us today as this prophecy is evidence of God’s unfolding purpose.

6. The Battle of Armageddon

   In this session we examine from Bible prophecy what the battle of Armageddon is and where it will be. There have been many and varied interpretations concerning the battle of Armageddon but when understood in the context of other Bible prophecies and God’s purpose its meaning and significance becomes clear. Bible prophecy also identifies the nations involved in this conflict.

7. Antichrist

   In this session we examine Bible prophecies concerning Antichrist and his connection with the mark of the beast, 666. There have been many and varied interpretations of who Antichrist is or may be but when understood in the context of other Bible prophecies and God’s purpose it will become evident there is only one identity who fits the criteria of Antichrist.

8. A Living Hope for the Future

   In this session we look at various Bible prophecies concerning a future time of peace and happiness on the earth under divine rule. We will examine the question of whether these are literal prophecies or symbolic of something else. More importantly we will see the role of these prophecies in providing hope for the people they were originally delivered to and how they can be a source of hope for the future for us today.