Online Bible Study Lesson Series

 Whether you have never picked up a bible before, or you are an avid church goer and you are interested in studying the bible for yourself, this bible study is for you.  This bible study was designed to help anyone who is interested in learning how to read the bible, and understand the messages behind the words, to accomplish that desire.

Below you will find a series of bible study lessons to help you prepare, then navigate your way through the bible. Due to the fact that we are living in times in which it is very important that people know and understand what the bible has to say about the "end-times", these lessons will also focus on how to read and understand bible prophecy.

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How to Read the Bible & Understand Prophecy
An Online Bible Study

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When Will the Kingdom of Heaven Be Realized Here on Earth?

   To those believers who accept the message that the kingdom of heaven, New Jerusalem, will be here on earth in the future, and that Christ will reign from Jerusalem, the bible does not leave us in the dark concerning when this will occur. Just as the 1st century church was not left completely in the dark concerning the end of the "old covenant world" and when it would take place (Matt 24:34, 1 John 2:18); by reading the word of God, we also have an idea when the secular world will come to an end. Just as the early church did not know the day or the hour (only the generation), we also have an idea what generation will be alive to see the end.  In fact, we could very well be living in the last generation before the end.

1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 KJV
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

   Although we are living in times of great darkness today, the Lord has left us valuable information in the bible to glean from. In Daniel chapter two, the kingdom timeline has been laid out for us to pull knowledge from. From Babylon to the divided kingdoms of our current world, it's all foretold of in the bible...
We know that we are living in the times right before Christ comes to set up His heavenly kingdom here on earth, due to the mere fact that the whole earth is gravely divided. Europe is divided into 50 separate countries, America has 50 states, one district and 16 territories. People are becoming more and more divided in every city of the world. Governments are against their people and people of different races, tribes and creeds are becoming more and more divided and unable to live in harmony.

Daniel 2:43-44 KJV
43 And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay. 44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

Sadly, divisions are even present among God's people. The amount of denominations present in the world, all with their own separate interpretations and beliefs, is nothing short of staggering. Even more alarming is the fact that because the statue represents the different phases of rule that the kingdom of Israel has experienced in the past, and how it will look before the "Stone" pulverizes it, it looks just like the map of Israel (including the West Bank) today. There is a strong nation and a partly broken up part...

Daniel 2:42 KJV And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.

If we fail to recognize the signs of our own times, the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ will definitely take us by surprise. The question is: when Christ comes will He find us all with our lamps trimmed and burning? The bible has even given us the answer to that question...

Isaiah 24:23 KJV
Then the "moon" shall be confounded, and the "sun" ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before His ancients gloriously.

Many denominations today preach that all believers will be taken up to heaven, where they will live forever. When everything unfolds, leaders who are in the position to shed light on certain scriptures but continue to diminish what the bible really says concerning Christ's future rule here on earth and the true inheritance of all believers, will have a lot to answer for. Just like Isaiah 24:23 says, the "moon" will be confounded and the "sun" ashamed, when Christ returns to establish His throne in Jerusalem.

Those who believe the true gospel of the kingdom to come, should be very careful not to be fooled by a counterfeit kingdom with a temple established by Satan. The bible is clear that the kingdom will be set up by Christ, not man. There will be no mistaking it. Anything less than supernatural will not be of God. The bible explains how mountains will be moved and valleys created when Christ returns...

Zechariah 14:4 KJV
And His feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.

As the day draws near, we need to be patient, tell our family members, friends and neighbors the good news of Christ's soon return, with the kingdom of heaven (New Jerusalem). Most importantly, do not lose faith, continue to read the bible and hold on to the truth...

Psalm 91:4 KJV
He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Daniel's 70 Week Prophecy Study Guide

When trying to understand bible prophecy in general, it is important to let the bible interpret itself. Draw a graph, timeline, picture or another type of visual aid of what you are reading in the bible, as you read it. This will aid in bringing about a more pure understanding of what is being conveyed in the prophecy. As you continue to read the bible, make a note of texts that you come across that help to shed light on the fulfillment of those past prophecies. When it comes to Daniel's 70 week prophecy vision, build the foundation directly from the verses of the prophecy which is found in Daniel chapter 9. The list of things that were to be accomplished by Daniel's people (those of Israel) were as follows: 

Daniel 9:24 KJV
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to *finish the transgression, and to *make an end of sins, and to make *reconciliation for iniquity, and to *bring in everlasting righteousness, and to *seal up the vision and prophecy, and to *anoint the most Holy.

Clues in the following chapters of the book of Daniel let you know that the "70 weeks" are not a literal 70 weeks. This is why it is imperative to construct some sort of visual aid to keep track of all the clues provided. The fulfillment of the different elements in Daniel's prophecy have been documented throughout the new testament and was confirmed by Jesus' words on the cross...

John 19:30 KJV
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, It is finished: and He bowed His head, and gave up the ghost.

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