In January 2022, we jumped into a brand new series: “What In The World!?” The Convergence of Biblical Prophecy & World Events”. As a supplemental resource, Pastor Phil wanted to provide a “starter pack” of helpful information from our series introduction, as well as a list of the resources he has personally found beneficial while leading us through this critical - and complex - topic.
SOME FACTS & FIGURES ON BIBLICAL PROPHECY:
There are 8,000 prophetic verses in the Bible.
One out of every 30 verses in the N.T. contains prophecy.
23 out of 27 N.T. books mention the second coming of Jesus.
For every time the first coming of Jesus is mentioned, the second coming is mentioned 8 times!
The first prophecy concerning Jesus is in Genesis 3:15 (thousands of years before His arrival)!
There are 333 prophecies about Jesus…Only 109 have been fulfilled through His first coming…There are still 224 prophecies yet to be fulfilled!
“Every single prophecy will be fulfilled;
the Bible is batting 1000.”
BIBLICAL PROPHECY & ISRAEL
The dispersement of the Jewish people in AD 70
Their mistreatment and preservation
The desolation of their homeland
The return of the Jewish people
The rebirth of Israel as a literal nation
The ensuing attacks from border nations
The growing financial and military strength of Modern Israel
The global obsession with this tiny nation
The exact geographical configuration of the Middle East today
Over the past 120 years, more than 3.5 million Jews have changed their citizenship and have immigrated back to Israel.
…All of these are foretold in great detail through various prophecies that were written thousands of years ago!
PASTOR PHIL’S RESOURCES
The path that Pastor Phil chose to walk on through this study comes from Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, “Where Do We Go From Here?”. This resource is referenced often throughout this sermon series. If you would like to dive into deeper study on your own, Pastor Phil invites you to use this resource, as well as 3 more he has selected:
“Where Do We Go From Here?”
Dr. David Jeremiah
Description:
Today’s headlines shout of modern plagues, social tensions, economic crises, and rampant depression. Many are asking, what day is it on God’s prophetic calendar? Trusted Bible teacher and Pastor, Dr. David Jeremiah opens up the Word of God to reveal what it has to say about the days we are living in.
“The Prophecy Pros’ Illustrated Guide to tough questions about the end times”
Jeff Kinley & Todd Hampson
Description:
In a field often clouded by confusion and sensationalism, keeping track of what the Bible says about the end times can be challenging even for seasoned believers. That’s why the bestselling authors behind the Prophecy Pros Podcast are here to bring you a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the most need-to-know facts about what is to come.
“Fault lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe”
Voddie T.Baucham Jr.
Description:
In this powerful book, Voddie Baucham, a preacher, professor, and cultural apologist, explains the sinister worldview behind the social justice movement and Critical Race Theory—revealing how it already has infiltrated some seminaries, leading to internal denominational conflict, canceled careers, and lost livelihoods. Like a fault line, it threatens American culture in general—and the evangelical church in particular.
“Understanding the times: The collision of Today’s Competing Worldviews”
David A. Noebel
Description:
This book is a landmark guide to understanding the ideas and forces that are shaping our times. From Christianity to Islam to Humanism to Marxism to the New Age to Postmodernism, Understanding the Times provides Christians with a readable, comprehensive treatment of the most significant religious worldviews operating in Western Civilization.
REMEMBER THIS…
“God knew all of this would happen…
God told us all of this would happen…
God has a plan for you and me in the fulfillment of it all!”
Here are a few lock screens to download to your phone and use as a reminder this week!
