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Exploring God’s Eternity: A Comprehensive Bible Study

The Eternity of God a Bible study series on this blog, covering topics from beginning to eternity. Below are the links to the various parts of the series in their intended order. However, you free to study these in any sequence you want.

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The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Explained

Revelations 19:6-21
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelations 19:6

Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

The Return of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords

I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
The armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
Out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords.

Revelations Chapter 20
Satan Bound

I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
He laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

Saints Reign

I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Satan Loosed

when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
shall go out to deceive the nations.

Gog and Magog

shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.

Satan Cast

the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Great White Throne

I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

Lake of Fire

death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

The Eternal State

The New Heaven
The New Earth
The New Jerusalem
- And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. Revelations 21:1-3.

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The Essential Guide to Effective Prayer Practices

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The Principles of Prayer is a Bible study series available on this blog. It teaches various principles of prayer, beginning with the definition of prayer concluding with instructions on how to pray more effectively. Below are the links to the different parts of this in the order they were originally meant to be studied. However, you are free to study these lessons on prayer in any order. If you wish to study this offline, click here to buy the Essential Guide to Effective Prayer Practices.

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The Fall of Babylon: A Biblical Analysis of Revelations 17

The Judgment of Babylon the Great

The great Harlot (Revelations 17:1-18)

Babylon, the Prostitute on the Beast
- Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, “Come here, I will show you the judgment and doom of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters [influencing nations],
- she with whom the kings of the earth have committed acts of immorality, and the inhabitants of the earth have become intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.”
- a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was entirely covered with blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns.
- The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold, precious stones and pearls, [and she was] holding in her hand a gold cup full of the abominations and the filth of her [sexual] immorality.
- on her forehead a name was written, a mystery: “BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES (false religions, heresies) AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.”
- the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints (God’s people), and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus [who were martyred].
the angel said to me, “Why do you wonder? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.
- “The beast that you saw was [once], but [now] is not, and he is about to come up out of the abyss (the bottomless pit, the dwelling place of demons) and go to destruction (perdition).
- the inhabitants of the earth, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, will be astonished when they see the beast, because he was and is not and is yet to come [to earth].
- Here is the mind which has wisdom [and this is what it knows about the vision]. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits;
  - they are seven kings:
    - five of whom have fallen
    - one exists and is reigning
    - the other [the seventh] has not yet come, and when he does come, he must remain a little while.
    - the beast that [once] was but is not, is himself also an eighth king and is one of the seven, and he goes to destruction (perdition).
  - The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but [together] they receive authority as kings for a single hour [for a common purpose] along with the beast.
  - These [kings] have one purpose [one mind, one common goal], and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Victory for the Lamb

They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ)
- the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
Then the angel said to me, “The waters which you saw, where the prostitute is seated, are:
- peoples
- multitudes
- nations
- languages
the ten horns which you saw, and the beast
- will hate the prostitute
- will make her desolate and naked [stripped of her power and influence]
- will eat her flesh and completely consume her with fire.
  - For God has put it in their hearts to carry out His purpose by agreeing together to surrender their kingdom to the beast, until the [prophetic] words of God will be fulfilled.
- The woman whom you saw is the great city, which reigns:
  - over, dominates, and controls the kings the political leaders of the earth.

The Great City (Revelations 18:1-24)

Babylon Is Fallen

After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, possessing great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his splendor and radiance.
he shouted with a mighty voice, saying, “Fallen, fallen [certainly to be destroyed] is Babylon the great!
- She has become a dwelling place for demons, a dungeon haunted by every unclean spirit, and a prison for every unclean and loathsome bird.
- For all the nations have drunk from the wine of the passion of her [sexual] immorality
- the kings and political leaders of the earth have committed immorality with her
- the merchants of the earth have become rich by the wealth and economic power of her sensuous luxury.”
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not be a partner in her sins and receive her plagues;
- for her sins (crimes, transgressions) have piled up as high as heaven
- God has remembered her wickedness and crimes [for judgment].
- Repay to her even as she has repaid others, and pay back [to her] double [her torment] in accordance with what she has done
- in the cup [of sin and suffering] which she mixed, mix a double portion [of perfect justice] for her.
- To the degree that she glorified herself and reveled and gloated in her sensuality [living deliciously and luxuriously],
- to that same degree impose on her torment and anguish, and mourning and grief;
  - for in her heart she boasts, ‘I sit as a queen [on a throne] and I am not a widow, and will never, ever see mourning or experience grief.’
  - For this reason in a single day her plagues (afflictions, calamities) will come,
    - pestilence
    - mourning
    - famine
    - she will be burned up with fire and completely consumed; for strong and powerful is the Lord God who judges her.

Laments for Babylon

the kings and political leaders of the earth, who committed immorality and lived luxuriously with her
- will weep and beat their chests [in mourning] over her when they see the smoke of her burning
- standing a long way off, in fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, the strong city, Babylon! In a single hour your judgment has come.’
“And merchants of the earth will weep and grieve over her,
- because no one buys their cargo (goods, merchandise) anymore— cargoes of:
  - gold, silver, precious stones, pearls
  - fine linen
    - purple, silk, scarlet
  - all kinds of citron (scented) wood
  - every article of ivory
  - every article of very costly and lavish:
    - wood, bronze, iron, marble
  - cinnamon, spices, incense, perfume, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour,wheat
  - of cattle:
    - sheep, cargoes of horses and chariots and carriages
  - of slaves and human lives.
  - The ripe fruits and delicacies of your soul’s desire have gone from you, and all things that were luxurious and extravagant are lost to you, never again to be found.
  - The merchants who handled these articles, who grew wealthy from [their business with] her
    - will stand a long way off in fear of her torment, weeping and mourning aloud, 16 saying, ‘Woe, woe, for the great city that was robed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, gilded and adorned with gold, with precious stones, and with pearls; because in one hour all the vast wealth has been laid waste.’
  - every ship captain or navigator, and every passenger and sailor, and all who make their living by the sea:
    - stood a long way off, and exclaimed as they watched the smoke of her burning, saying, ‘What could be compared to the great city?
    - they threw dust on their heads and were crying out, weeping and mourning, saying, ‘Woe, woe, for the great city, where all who had ships at sea grew rich from her great wealth, because in one hour she has been laid waste!
    - Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints (God’s people) and apostles and prophets [who were martyred], because God has executed vengeance for you [through righteous judgment] upon her.

The Divine Sentence upon Babylon

Then a single powerful angel picked up a boulder like a great millstone and flung it into the sea,
- saying, “With such violence will Babylon the great city be hurled down [by the sudden, spectacular judgment of God], and will never again be found.
- the sound of harpists and musicians and flutists and trumpeters will never again be heard in you
- no skilled artisan of any craft will ever again be found in you
- the sound of the millstone [grinding grain] will never again be heard in you [for commerce will no longer flourish, and normal life will cease]
- never again will the light of a lamp shine in you
- never again will the voice of the bridegroom and bride be heard in you
  - for your merchants were the great and prominent men of the earth
  - because all the nations were deceived and misled by your sorcery [your magic spells and poisonous charm].
  - in Babylon was found the blood of prophets and of saints (God’s people) and of all those who have been slaughtered on the earth.”

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Revelations 16: The Significance of the Seven Bowls

The Seven Bowls (Revelations 15:1-16:21)

The prelude (Revelations 15:5-16:1)
- the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
  - And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
  - And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
  - And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
  - And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
1st Bowl (Revelations 16:2)
- the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth
  - there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
2nd Bowl (Revelations 16:3)
- the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea
  - it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.
3rd Bowl (Revelations 16:4-7)
- the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters
  - they became blood.
- the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
- another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
4th Bowl (Revelations 16:8-9)
- the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun
  - power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
    - men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues
    - they did not repent
5th Bowl (Revelations 16: 10-11)
- the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast
  - his kingdom was full of darkness
  - they gnawed their tongues for pain,
  - blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores
  - they did not repent of their deeds.
6th Bowl (Revelations 16:12-16)
- the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates
  - the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
  - three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
    - For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
  - Behold, I (Jesus) come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
    - And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
7th Bowl (Revelations 16:17-21)
- the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air
  - there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.
  - there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
  - the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
  - every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.
  - there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.

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Understanding Revelations: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Beast

The Program of Satan (Revelations 12:1-13:18)

The woman, the son, and the dragon (Revelation 12:1-6)
- Great wonder in heaven – a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
  - she was pregnant and ready to deliver.
- Another wonder in heaven – a red dragon having 7 heads and 10 horns and 7 crowns upon his heads
  - his tail drew 1/3 part of the stars of heaven (stars are often referring to angels) and did cast them down to the earth.
- The woman brought forth a man child (Jesus).
  - This child was to rule all nations with a rod of iron.
  - The child was caught up unto God, and to His Throne.
- The woman fled into the mountains where a place for her was prepared.
  - For 1260 days she is provided for.
Great War in Heaven (Revelation 12:7-12)
- Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels
- The dragon lost and was cast out of heaven
- The dragon is the old serpent (the one who deceived Eve), the Devil, and Satan
A voice is heard in Heaven saying:
- “Now is come Salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before God day and night.”
The persecution on earth (Revelation 12:13-17)
- Woe to the people of the earth and of the sea for the devil is come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows the he has a short time.
- The dragon persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
  - woman given two wings of a great eagle that she might fly into the wilderness
  - she goes to a place prepared for her for a time, and times, and half a time.
  - she is away from the serpent
- The dragon cast water from his mouth so that he might cause the woman to be carried away
  - the earth helped the woman by swallowing up the flood
- The dragon goes to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ
The Beast from the sea: The antichrist (Revelation 13:1-10)
- a beast rose out of the sea
  - has 7 heads
  - 10 horns
  - 10 crowns on the 10 heads
  - looked like a leopard with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion
  - the dragon gave him his power, seat, and great authority
- there was a deadly wound on 1 of his heads that is healed.
  - the world wonders after the beast
  - the world worships the beast
- There was given a mouth unto him to speak great things and blasphemies for 42 months
  - he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God
    - to blaspheme against his name
    - to blaspheme against his tabernacle
    - to blaspheme against them that dwell in heaven
- He is given power to make war with the saints and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations
  - all who dwell on the earth was to worship him, whose names are not in the book of life
The beast from the earth: the False Prophet (Revelations 13:11-18)
- a beast from the earth
  - 2 horns like a lamb
  - he spoke like a dragon
  - he exercised all the power of the 1st beast
    - caused the people on earth to worship the 1st beast
  - he does great wonders like calling fire down from heaven
    - deceived the people on earth by the miracles
  - caused an image to be made of the 1st beast
    - all had to worship the 1st beast or be killed
    - caused all to receive a mark in their right hand or in their foreheads
      - can’t buy or sell without the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name
    - Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is 666

The Program of God (Revelation 14:1-20

The Lamb and the 144,000 (Revelation 14:1-5)
- The lamb (Jesus) stood on mount Sion with 144,000 people who had the name of God written in their foreheads (the seal of God)
- Things heard from heaven
  - A voice as the voice of many waters
  - A voice as the voice of a great thunder
  - A voice of harpers with their harps
    - they sung a new song before:
      - the throne
      - the four beasts
      - the elders
      - only the 144,000 could learn this song because
        
        they were redeemed from the earth
        
        they were not defiled with women, they are virgins
        
        they follow the Lamb wherever he goes
        
        They are redeemed from men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb
        
        in their mouth is no guile, for they are without fault before the throne of God
The 3 angels (Revelation 14:6-13)
- 1st angel
  - an angel flies in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
  - Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
- 2nd angel
  - another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
- 3rd angel
  - the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
    - The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
    - And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
  - Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
  - And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
The harvest of the earth (Revelation 14:14-20)
- And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
  - And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
  - And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped. And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
  - And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
  - And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
  - And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.

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Exploring the Heavenly Throne in Revelation

Behold, A Throne Set in Heaven (Revelation chapters 4-5)

One Sat on the Throne

is as jasper stone in appearance
is as sardius stone in appearance
lives forever and ever

Around The Throne

rainbow-emerald in appearance
24 thrones
24 elders
harps
golden bowls of incense
four living creatures
angels

From The Throne

lightnings
thundering
voices

Before The Throne

seven lamps of fire burning/seven spirits/eyes of God
sea of glass, like crystal
activity: glory, honor, thanksgiving, worship, casting crowns

Midst Of the Throne and Around the Throne

four living creatures
the Lamb

Throne Room Praise

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

Who Was And Is And Is To Come

O Lord To Receive

You Are Worthy,

Glory And Honor And Power

For You Created All Things And

By Your Will They Exist And Were Created

You Are Worthy To Take The Scroll

And To Open Its Seals For You Were Slain

And Have Redeemed Us To God By Your Blood

Out Of Every Tribe And Tongue And People And Nation

And Have Made Us Kings And Priests To Our God

And We Shall Reign On The Earth

Worthy Is The Lamb Who Was Slain

To Receive Power And Riches And Wisdom,

And Strength And Honor And Glory And Blessing

Blessing And Honor And Glory And Power

Be To Him Who Sits On The Throne

And To The Lamb, Forever And Ever

Amen!

Notes:

Revelation 4:8-11
Revelation 4:5
Revelation 7:10-12
Revelation 15:2-4
Revelation 19:1-7

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The Creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

On the 6th day of Creation, God created Adam and Eve. They were placed in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for the garden and the animals. They both were innocent. Sin had not yet entered the world.

God had planted a wonderful garden. It was full of all kinds of good plants that produced good things to eat. He also put two interesting trees in the garden. We can read about this in Genesis 2:9 where it says, “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”

There were also rivers in the garden. Genesis 2: 10-14: And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone. And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia. And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

God did not leave Adam and Eve without any rules. At this time, they only had one rule. It was a very simple yet profound rule. This rule can be found in Genesis 2:16-17. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

God also gave man free will. He did not want man to be like a robot. He wanted to have joyful fellowship. God gave man the power to choice to obey him or to choice disobedience.

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Understanding the Promise of Messiah in Genesis 3:15

The Promise of Messiah: Genesis 3:15

I [God] will put enmity [hostility/hatred) between you [serpent/Satan] and the woman [mankind], between your [Satan] seed and her Seed [Messiah/Redeemer]; He [Jesus] shall bruise your [Satan] head, and you shall bruise His [Jesus] heel.

Old Testament Prophecy

Isaiah 7:14
- the Lord Himself will give a sign
- a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son
- His name shall be Immanuel – God with us
Isaiah 9:6-7
- unto us a Child is born – humanity
- unto us a Son is given– deity
- His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor Mighty God, Everlasting Father Prince of Peace
His government – kingdom/rule
- upon His shoulder – authority
- peace
- no end- everlasting/forever
- upon the throne of David – covenant
- established with judgment and justice

The Lord of Hosts -Jehovah Sabaoth – our Deliverer – will perform this

New Testament Prophecy

In remembrance of his mercy…
In remembrance of His holy Covenant… (Luke 1:54-55; 72-73)
in the fullness of time, God sent forth his Son (Gal 4:4)
Mary brought forth a Son and called Him Jesus (Gospels)
the word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jn 1:14)

The Ministry of Jesus

I will declare the decree: the Lord has said to Me, You are My Son, today I have begotten You. (Psalm 2:7)
But Jesus answered and said to him (John the Baptist), permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting pon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, this is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:15-17)

Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:18

the Spirit of the Lord God is upon me
the Lord has anointed Me
to preach the gospel to the poor
to heal the broken hearted
to proclaim liberty to the captives
to open the prison of those who are bound
to comfort all who mourn
to console those who mourn in Zion
to give them beauty for ashes
to give the oil of joy for mourning
to give the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness
recovery of sight to the blind
to set at liberty those who are oppressed
to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord

1 John 3:8b

to destroy the works of the devil

John 3:16-17

to bring everlasting life
to save the world

1 Peter 1:20; Titus 2:11; 3:4

grace, kindness and the love of God our Savior has appeared to all men

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Timeline of Biblical History: From Creation to Restoration

History

Here is a quick overview of the events that take place between the Creation and the coming of Jeus.

God
- created everything in the beginning
Adam and Eve created
- They lived in the garden
- After they disobeyed, they were expelled from the garden
Seth
- One of the children of Adam and Eve
Noah
- lived a Godly life
- commanded to build an ark
Shem
- one of the three sons of Noah
The Flood
- It rained for only 40 days.
- Then 190 days passed after it stopped raining for the water to dry enough for them to leave the ark.
Tower of Babel
- The place where the nations was divided and the languages were confused.
Abraham
- called out
- Covenant made
- promises given
Isaac
- the son of promise
Jacob
- One of the two sons of Isaac
- Twelve sons = 12 Tribes of Israel
Joseph
- one of the sons of Jacob
- sold as a slave
- became a ruler of Egypt
  - famine
  - Joseph’s family moves to Egypt
Moses
- Deliver
- Passover, Exodus
- The Red Sea
- Wilderness Journey
- Law Given
- Tabernacle Built
Joshua
- leader of nation of Israel after the death of moses
- leads Israel into the promised land
Judges
- It talks about the ruling judges in Judges 3:7-16:31.
- See the Bible Study about Judges
United Kingdom
- Saul
- David
- Solomon
Divided Kingdom
- Northern Kingdom – Israel = Ten Tribes
- Southern Kingdom – Judah = Two Tribes
Captivity
- Israel exiled to Assyria
- Judah exiled to Babylon for 70 years
Restoration
- Judah returns home
- city walls rebuilt
- temple rebuilt
- temple worship restored
400 years of silence

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