Thursday, February 25, 2016

24 February 2016 - BSF

At BSF we are starting the study of John's book of Revelation
“God is in control and wins” was Clarence’s strong proclamation
Howe Lai’s lecture centred on the core concept of prophecy
What it is, its characteristics, and its purpose quite clearly

“Prophecy is God confiding in His people” was the first summary
For it is a foretelling of future events that have or will come to be
In Revelation, God unveils worlds both physical and spiritual
General and specific revelations that are so clearly veritable
God does this so that believers do not feel clueless or alone
He provides God-centred confidence for tomorrow’s unknown

Prophecy proves that God is in charge of yesterday, today, tomorrow”
Helping us deal even in times that are challenging or filled with sorrow
God will not act without revealing through a prophet His plan
Prophecy can be both foretelling and forth telling for all man
As it contains truths about both the present and the future
With warnings, there is time to repent and change for sure
One-quarter of the Bible is prophecy, half has been fulfilled
Those are facts on which our faith and actions can build

“Fulfilled prophecy gives God’s people assurance of future fulfilment”
Changing our heart and actions is one reason prophets were sent
In terms of the Bible, fulfilled prophecy shows its accuracy
And reveals God’s power and wisdom, for everyone to see
God’s plan and purpose through Jesus Christ is also revealed
The overarching purpose is faith to be produced and sealed

In conclusion John received visions and wrote them down
We should take them to heart and obey God with crown
We cannot create our own future but must heed the warning
Allowing this study to transform our lives from each morning

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