1. Read Revelation 20:7-15 and answer these questions.
a. When will Satan be released from his prison?
b. Who does he deceive? How many does he deceive”
c. What city do Satan and his followers surround?
d. What happens after they surround the city?
e. What is the final outcome of Satan (Isaiah 14:3-23; Ezekiel 28:11-19)?
f.  What is the outcome of his followers?

2. Read Revelation 21-22.
a. When do the events in these chapters occur?
b. “…there was no longer any sea” Revelation 21:1 Is the following statement possible? Why or why not?
“The sea is a symbol of unrest and instability. Earlier on in John’s vision, it was from the sea that the satanic beast arose. “And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and each head had a blasphemous name’ Rev. 13:1 ‘Then angel said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.”’ Rev. 17:15 The surging sea represents the nations of the world in their perennial conflict with one another. But in the rejuvenated heavens and earth all will be peace and serenity.” Heaven Better By Far by J. Oswald Sanders, p. 134
c. Where is the new Jerusalem? List all the names referring to the New Jerusalem.
d. Where is the dwelling of God? Why will there be no mourning or sorrow?
e. What does He who is seated on the throne promise?
f.  Describe the bride, the wife of the Lamb.
g. How large is the New Jerusalem? (It could hold 100 thousand MILLIONS of people). Understanding Revelation by Gary G. Cohen discusses the exact size.
h. Describe the city gates. What is written on the gates? When will the gates be shut?
i. Describe the twelve foundations of the city? Whose names are written on them? Of what were the streets made?
j. Is there a temple in the New Jerusalem? Why or why not? Overcomers are promised to be a pillar in the temple of God forever (Revelation 3:12; 7:15). They are the New Jerusalem “the bride, the wife of the Lamb” Revelation 21:9.
k. How do you think God’s temple in heaven is related to the New Jerusalem (Revelation 4-5; 11:19; 14:15, 17; 15:5, 6, 8; 16:1, 17; 21:22)?
l. Who will be the source of light? What will be the result of there being no night?
m. Describe the river of life? (Also see Revelation 2:7)
n. “No longer will there be any curse.” Genesis 3:13-24 What curse?
o. Who will not be allowed in the city? (This is explained in four places) Also, to whom is added the plagues described in Revelation and who will lose his share in the tree of life and in the holy city?
p. When is Jesus coming? Who is supposed to respond? By doing what?
q. Compare Daniel 12:9-10 to Revelation 22:10-11. What were sealed up? What is happening to the righteous and the wicked?

3. Compare Isaiah 60:19-22 to Revelation 21:23.

4. Summarize what Philippians 1:20-23 and Philippians 3:20-21 tell us about the Christian when he comes to heaven.

5. Read 2 Peter 3:3-13. As in other passages the timing of various events in that occur before and after the millennial reign is difficult to determine. It is interesting to note that fire acts as a purifier in its melting process but does not diminish the totality of the earth’s matter. It simply gives it a new form. The earth abides forever (Psalm 104:5; 119:90 Ecclesiastes 1:4). Other Scriptures suggest transition (Matthew 5:18; 24:35; Mark 13:31; Hebrews 1:10-13; Revelation 21:1, 4).
a. Describe how the present heavens and earth are destroyed?
b. Why will it be destroyed?
c. When will it be destroyed?
d. How can we speed the coming of the day of the Lord?
e. For whom will the new heavens and earth be created?

6. Read Isaiah 65:17 and its context. What will happen at this time?

7. Read Isaiah 66:22-23 and its context. What do you learn?

8. Where will we live in heaven (John 14:1-3)?

9. Do Christians in heaven know each other? How do you know (Matthew 17:1-13 Mark 9:2-13 Luke 16:19-31 1 Corinthians 13:12)?

10. Our resurrected bodies “will be like his heavenly body.” Philippians 3:23. What was His body like (Luke 24:13-51 John 20:14-27)? How else will we be like Him (“…But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:2)?

11. Read 1 Corinthians 15:20-58.
a. Which contrasts pertain to the Christian when he receives his glorified body?
b. How are Adam and Christ contrasted?
c. Because of these promises, what should a Christian do? Why?

12. What will we know in heaven (1 Corinthians 13:8-13)? Do you think there will be development and progress in heaven?

13. Who will rule in heaven (“…then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God will be all in all” 1 Corinthians 15:20-28)?  “This probably means that the Son, who during the millennium was the supreme ruler on earth, will again take his eternal place, and the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, will then be all in all.” Lectures in Systematic Theology by Thiessen

14. The most exciting experience will be to see “face to face” 1 Corinthians 13:12, the One who “died for us” 1 Thessalonians 5:10. Revelation is all about Jesus. It is the “…revelation of Jesus Christ…” Revelation 1:1 How does Jesus describe Himself in the book of Revelation?

1. Ecclesiastes 12:7 give us the basic truth about what happens when we die. What happens to the body? To the spirit?

2. Luke 16:19-31 tells us what happened to believers and unbelievers in ages past.
a. What gives us a clue that the rich man, while he was alive, did not know God?

b. What happened to Lazarus when he died?

c. What happened to the rich man when he died?

d. What is hell  (Hades) like?

e. Why couldn’t the rich man and Lazarus have contact with each other?

f.  This story shows that the dead do not normally return to earth? Note these few instances when the dead came back to life.
their advantage or when God compels them. What happens when spiritists “bring back the dead”?
(1 Read 1 Samuel 28:3-25. There is disagreement as to whether God allowed Samuel to come back to life in this one instance or whether a demon impersonated Samuel. Demons do tell the truth when it is to (2 Who was raised from the dead? How did God raise them? Unlike Jesus, all these people eventually died. (1 Kings 17:7-24 2 Kings 4:8-37 Mark 5:21-43 Luke 8:40-56 John 11 Acts 9:36-43; 20:7-12)
(3 At what event were saints who had died raised to life? (Matthew 27:50-53)

3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:26; 54-56 Revelation 6:8; 20:13-14.
a. What is the last enemy to be destroyed? What is the sting of death and power of death?
b. What are death and Hades? What will their end be?

4. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15
a. What does Jesus hold? (Revelation 1:18) How should this comfort the believer?
b. What is the death of a believer called? Note the circumstances in John 11:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 15:18-20.
c. Where are the believing dead? (Luke 23:43 Corinthians 5:8 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17)
d. Why do we have victory over death? (Isaiah 25:8 Hosea 13:14 1 Corinthians 15:50-57)?
e. What can our reaction be to death? (Psalm 116:15 Matthew 6:21 John 14:2-3 Philippians 1:20-23; 3:20-21 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)

5. How are people judged after death? Note your insights.
a. Matthew 12:36 Romans 2:16; 14:12 2 Corinthians 5:10 Revelation 21:12
b. Joel 2:32 Acts 2:21 Romans 10:8-13
c. John 3:16-21
d. Acts 13:38-39 Romans 8:1
e. Romans 1:16, 17 Ephesians 2:8-9
f   Romans 3:20; 7:7
g. Romans 3:23; 6:23
h. 1 Corinthians 4:4; 11:32
i. Luke 18:29-30
j. Matthew 7:15-29 Luke 6:43-49 James 2:17, 26
k. John 15:14 1 John 1:6-7; 3:23
l. 2 Corinthians 6:9-10 Ephesians 5:5 Revelation 21:8; 22:15
m. 1 Corinthians 9:27 2 John 8
n. Hebrews 10:39-11:40
o. 1 Peter 1:17-21

6. The Greek used for “crown” was the usual term for the wreath placed on the head of a victorious athlete or military leader. It is a reward or token of public honor. What crowns can we receive? Are any conditional? (1 Corinthians 9:25 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 2 Timothy 2:4; 4:8 James 1:12 1 Peter 5:2-4 Revelation 2:10; 3:11; 4:10)

7.  According to Revelation 19:20-20:4 how will the beast and the false prophet be judged? What happens to Satan at this time?
 

8. Read Revelation 20.
a. What the fate of the devil, those martyred for Jesus, the rest of the dead, the nations that were deceived by Satan and those that stand before the great white throne?
b. “Blessed and holy are those who have a part in the first resurrection.” Revelation 20:6 What is the first resurrection contrasted with and what are the contrasts?

9. Do little children that die go to heaven? How do these Scriptures help answer that question?
a. Deuteronomy 1:39 Isaiah 7:15-16
b. 2 Samuel 12:21-23
c. Matthew 18:3-6, 10, 14; 19:14

10. Will people who have never heard of Jesus go to heaven? Study these Scriptures:
a. Psalm 19:1-4 Proverbs 1:20-31 Romans 1:18-28
b. Jonah 4:11
c. Acts 17:30 Romans 2:12-16 3:22-26 1 Peter 1:14
d. John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 8:26-39; 10; 17:30-31 Romans 10:9-15 Ephesians 2:12
e. Revelation 20:15

11. What does the Bible say concerning the doctrine of purgatory? (Philippians 1:23 Hebrews 1:3; 9:27-28; 10:10-14)

12. Read Matthew 25:31-46.
a. When does this judgment occur?
b. Where is the Son of Man?
c. Who is gathered to Him and why?
d. On what basis will they be judged?
e. What is the fate of the sheep? The goats?
f. Consider this statement:
“The two most widely accepted interpretations of this judgment are:
1. It will occur at the beginning of an earthly millennial kingdom (v. 31,34). Its purpose will be to determine who will be allowed to enter the kingdom (v. 34). The criterion for judgment will be the kind of treatment shown the Jewish people (“these brothers of mine ”, v. 40) during the preceding great tribulation period (v. 35-30, 42-45). Ultimately, how a person treats the Jewish people reveals whether or not he is saved (v. 41, 46).
2. The judgment referred to occurs at the great white throne at the end of the age (Rev. 20:11-15). Its purpose will be to determine who will be allowed to enter the eternal kingdom of the saved and who will be consigned to eternal punishment in hell (v. 34, 46). The basis for judgment will be whether love is shown to God’s people (see 1 Jn 3:14-15)
Rewards for the kingdom of heaven are given to those who serve without thought of reward. There is no hint of merit here, for God gives out of grace, not debt.” NIV Study Bible
Another view: “The “sheep” are those Gentiles who accept the Lord Jesus Christ by faith during the Tribulation.  The “goats” are those Gentiles who do not receive Christ as Savior.  Many Gentiles will listen to the 144,000 witnesses and be saved.  There are those who doubt that the Tribulation Period will be a time of salvation, but it is.  If no one were saved, there would be no need of a judgment between the sheep and goats.” Charles F. Strong

1. Read Daniel 7:7-28.
a. Who will the little horn defeat and for how long? At the end of that time what will the saints receive and for how long?
b. Who will pronounce judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High? Whose kingdom will never be destroyed?
c. What will happen to the fourth beast?
d. What will happen to the other beasts?

2. Read Daniel 9:27 and answer these questions. This is an important passage to review.
a. What marks the beginning of the last seven years?
b. What marks the beginning of the last 1,260 days, 42 months, time, times and half a time of the final seven years?  (Matthew 24:15 Mark 13:17)
c. What happens at the end of the seven years?

3. A summary of the final battles is found in Daniel 11:36-45.
a. Who will the king speak against?
b. For how long will he be successful?
c. What god will he honor? Who will he attack? Who will help him?
d. Whom will he greatly honor? How will he honor them?
e. At the time of the end, who will fight against him (verse 40)?
f. Besides invading many countries, where will he also invade?
g. What countries will be delivered from his hand?
h. What will happen to this king?

4. Read Revelation 11:2. What is John told to measure and to count?  Why? What will Gentiles trample?  For how long?

5. Study Revelation 12:6-13:18 and answer these questions.
a. How long was the woman taken care of in the desert? Who took care of her?
b. Who is the dragon? Why is he filled with fury?
c. Who did the dragon give his power, throne and authority to? How long does he rule?
d. The beast has had a fatal wound by the sword that has been healed. This implies that he has been at war. Some think that he is the rider on the white horse (Revelation 6:2), although this could also be the spirit of conquering (the other riders seem to be spirits).  Perhaps after having been wounded he “comes up from the Abyss” Revelation 11:7; 16:8 and is completely an embodiment of Satan. Who is this beast given power to conquer and for how long (Daniel 7:21, 25 Revelation 13:7, 10)?

6. Answer these questions on Revelation 9:13-19.
a. During which judgment does this battle occur?
b. Who controls this battle? What is the relationship between the angels and the  horsemen?
c. Describe these horsemen. How many horsemen—write out the number.

7. Answer these questions on Revelation 14:6-20.
a. What does the second angel announce? When does this event occur? (Read Revelation 16:17-20)
b. What will happen to anyone who worships the beast and receives his mark?
c. What does this passage tell us about the saints?
d. Who is seated on the cloud? What is He there to do? Who will help?
e. 1,600 stadia is 180 miles or about 300 kilometers. What happens within that distance? Outside where?

8. Read Revelation 16:12-16.
a. When does this event occur? Who sets this event in motion? What does he do?
b. Who do the spirits of demon empower? What do they do?

9. Read Revelation 16:17-21.
a. What physical manifestations occur?
b. What happens to what cities?
c. How do men react?  Also notice how they react to the destruction of Babylon in  Revelation 18:9-24.

10. Read Revelation 19. What is the final outcome of the last battle?

11. Compare Revelation 9:13-20; Revelation 14:14-20 Revelation 16:12-21 and Revelation 19:1-21. Try to determine the time frame of these events. What is similar? What is different? Are the differences added facts or do they mean that these events could not occur at the same time?  What is symbolic? Are any troops demonic (every evil force is controlled by demons)?

12. Read Isaiah 34. What happens to the nation’s armies? Edom is the land of Esau’s descendants. What happens in Edom?

13. Read Isaiah 63:1-6 and list what you learn about the One who comes from Edom. Compare with Revelation 14:19-20 and Revelation 19:11-21.

14. Could it be that when the Lord leaves heaven, He first goes to Bozrah in Edom, then from there to the valley of Jehoshaphat, and then to the Mount of Olives and Jerusalem. Look up the following references to help determine your answer.
a. Habakkuk 3:3-15–Some believe this is a prophecy that relates to the actual coming of the Lord. Notice where God comes from (Teman and Mount Paran are in Edom, and are located in the same mountain range as Mount Seir). Where does He come from? Notice what happens to the sun and moon.
b Could it be that the wilderness into which the woman flees for time, times and half a time (Revelation 12:6, 13-17 Matthew 24:15-20) is located in Edom? Read Jeremiah 49:13-22 and notice what those verses say about Edom. Notice the call that goes out to the nations. The distance from the Valley of Armageddon to Bozrah is about 200 miles.
c. If the wilderness where God would hide those who fled Jerusalem was in Moab, this could be why the beast (the king) couldn’t conquer Edom, Moab and Ammon  (all present-day Jordan).  Look up Daniel 11:41 and notice what this verse says.
d. Deborah, the prophetess, was pointing to the future in Judges 5:4-5 when she and Barak sang their victory song. Deborah’s and Barak’s battle with Sisera was at Megiddo, which is far north of Seir (Mount Seir) and Edom. Who came from where? What happened?

15. Could it be that the Lord moves from Edom to the valley of Jehoshaphat, just outside Jerusalem. Read Joel 2:30-3:21.
a. Who is gathered in the Valley of Jehoshaphat? Why?
b. Notice any parallels to Revelation. (Revelation 6:12-17; 14:14-21; 19:11-21; 21; 22)
c. Where is the wine press trampled according to Revelation 14:17-20?

16. Read Zechariah 12-14.
a. What will happen to the nations that the Lord fights against?
b. What will happen to Jerusalem? What will happen to Judah?
c. Who will mourn for the One they have pierced?
d. What will happen to false prophets?
e.  What will happen to the one third that are left in the land?
f.  What will happen at the Mount of Olives?

17. Where do you think the destruction of Babylon fits into these end time battles? (Jeremiah 50-51 Revelation 14:8; 16:19; 17; 18)

18. Read Ezekiel 38-39.
a.  Outline the major events.
b. When do these events occur (Read Revelation 20:8? Many times in Scripture  there is a first and a second fulfilling of an event  Sometimes events are not  chronological or clearly laid out.
c. Who could Gog be?
One of the four versions of the Septuagint, an early translation of the Old  Testament into Greek, renders Amos 7:1: “Thus the Lord showed me, and  behold a swam of locusts were coming, and, behold, one of the young  devastating locusts was Gog, the King.” Literal locust insects do not have a king  (“locust have no king” Proverbs 30:27a), indicating Gog could be a demonic   being leading a demon host. Gog could be the Antichrist and a being like him at  the end of the Millennium. As we get closer to the end time, more will be revealed  about the identity of Gog.

19. Read Revelation 20:1-10. What do you learn about the final test for those on earth?

1. Read Revelation 20. This chapter briefly describes the millennial reign of Christ. List the major events in chronological order.

2. Read Daniel 2:33-35,41-45.
a. When will the God of heaven set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed?
b. How is the rock described? What does the rock do? Who do you think is the rock?
c. What occurs immediately preceding the reign of Christ?

3. Read Daniel 7:2-27. What do you learn about events preceding the reign of Christ?

4. Read Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:30-33. What do you learn about Jesus?

5. Read Psalm 2:9 Revelation 2:27; 12:5; 19:15. How will Jesus rule the nations?

6. Who enters into the millennial reign?
a. Who will reign with Christ (Matthew 19:28, 24:45-47, 25:14-25 Luke 19:12-27, 22:28-30 1 Corinthians 6:2 2 Timothy 2:12 Revelation 2:26-27, 3:21, 22:5)? What kind of bodies will they have (1 Corinthians 15:51-54)?
b. What are some other things those resurrected to eternal life will be doing (John 17:24; Revelation 20:6-9; 21 & 22)?
c. What group of people are the main focus of the millennium? When do they realize Jesus is the Messiah (Romans 9:27; 11:25-31 Isaiah 65:18-24 Zechariah 12)?
d. How many people will enter into the millennium to live in mortal bodies (Isaiah  13:12; 24:6)? Who will these be? How will they be judged (Isaiah 66:18-24 Ezekiel 36:33-38 Zechariah 14:16 Matthew 25:31-46 Revelation 20)?

7. Read Isaiah 2:1-5 Micah 4:1-8 Zechariah 2:11; 3:10; 8:20-23.
a. What will all the nations stream to during the millennium? Where will it be?
b. What will the Lord teach? What will be the consequence?
c. Who will the Lord judge between? What will be the consequence? Why?
d. What will every man sit under? Why?
e. Whom will the Lord rule over? Where?
f.  Who will come to Jerusalem? Why?

8. Read Isaiah 11-12.
a. How is Jesus described?
b. How will He not judge? How will He judge?
c. How will animals relate to each other during the millennium? How will they relate to people? How will people related to each other? Why?
d. Whom will the Lord reclaim in that day?
e. What will be established for the remnant of His people? (Isaiah 11:16; 35:6-10; 40:3-4; 49:11-12; 57:14; 62:10) Describe it and it’s purpose.
f.  How are people to react? What are they to do?

9. Read Isaiah 16:5; 22:22 (quoted in part in Revelation 3:7–key symbolizes authority). What part does David have in the millennium (Psalm 18:50; 89:3-49; 132:10-17 Jeremiah 23:3-8; 30:8-11; 33:17-24 Ezekiel. 34:23-31; 37:24-28 Hosea 3:5)?

10. Read Isaiah 29:18-24. Several types of people are mentioned in this passage. What will happen to each during the millennium?

11. Read Isaiah 33: 5; 17-24. What will Zion be like?

12. Read Isaiah 35.
a. What will the land be like outside of Zion?
b. What will happen to the blind, deaf, lame and mute?
c. Who cannot walk on the Way of Holiness?
d. Where does the Way of Holiness lead?

13. Read Isaiah 49. What verses compare with Revelation 7:16?

14. Read Isaiah 59:20-60:22. As in some passages in Isaiah it is difficult to determine the time frame. Much of this passage applies to the millennium. Who comes to Zion?
15. Read Isaiah 61-62.
a. What will happen in Zion?
b. Those who call upon the Lord are to give themselves no rest until what?

16. Read Isaiah 65:17-25.

“Isaiah 65:17 speaks of God creating a new heaven and a new earth in the future. Then 65:18 begins with a strong adversative (Heb ki-‘im) which is best translated ‘nevertheless’. That is, though their will be a new heaven and a new earth, the present Jerusalem will also have its fulfillment. The rest of chapter 65 fits millennial conditions….” Bible Doctrines A Pentecostal Perspective by William W. Menzies and Stanley M. Horton p. 237
a. What happens concerning death during the millennium (Revelation 20:7-15)?
b. Why do you think the serpent is treated differently than any other creature?
c. What extra facts about the millennium does Isaiah 65 add to Isaiah 11?

17. Read Isaiah 66. What in this passage is clearly talking about the millennium (there is no temple after the millennium—Revelation 21:22)?

18. Skim Ezekiel 40 to 48.
a. When could the temple described in Ezekiel 40-44 be built? There will be no  temple after the new heaven and earth are set in place.

“Revelation 21:23. This  temple existed only in the vision of Ezekiel (Eze 40:2), and has never actually  been built as were the temple of Solomon, Zerubbabel and Herod.” NIV StudyBible
b. When do you think this land is allotted to the twelve tribes of Israel?
19. Read Amos 9:11-15.
a. What could be the “remnant of Edom”? (Amos 1:11-12–however, Edom has a large part to play in the end time. See Isaiah 63:1-6 Matthew 24:15-20 Revelation 12:6; 13-17)
“Whatever is left of Israel’s bitter enemy” NIV Study Bible
b. What will happen to Israel in that day?
20. Read Zephaniah 3:9-20.
a. Whom will the Lord remove from the city?
b. Whom will He leave within the city?

21. Read Zechariah 2; 13:1-6.
a. Why will Jerusalem be a city without walls and how will it be protected?
b. Who will be the people of the Lord and what will the Lord inherit?
c. Whom will the Lord banish from the land?

22. Read Zechariah 3:10. What is one thing the inhabitants of the millennium will be doing?

23. Read Zechariah 14:9-11: 16-21.
a. What will the survivors of all the nations that have attacked Jerusalem do?
b. What will happen if they don’t do this?
c. What will be inscribed on the bells of the horses and on the cooking pots?
d. Why do you think there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the Lord (Genesis 28:1-9 Numbers 21:1 Joshua 5:1, 13:1-5 Judges 4:23-24 1 Kings 9:16)?

24. What countries will be desolate (Isaiah 13:19-22; 14:22 Jeremiah 49:13-18; 50:39-40 Ezekiel 25:8-11; 26:7-26; 35:9 Joel 3:17 Zephaniah 2:8-15)?

25. Satan will be released to again test the nations. Who is this evil influential being?
a. What are some names of Satan? What do we know about him (Genesis 3 Isaiah 14 Ezekiel 28 Matthew 4 Luke 4 John 8:44; 13:2; Acts 10:38, 13:10; Ephesians 4:27; 1 Timothy 3:44 2 Timothy 2:26 Hebrews 2:14 James 3:15; 4:7 1 Peter 5:8 1 John 3:8-10 Jude 9 Revelation 12; 13:2-4, 11; 20)?
b. When will Satan be released from his prison? Who does he deceive?
c. What city do Satan and his followers surround? What happens at that time?
d. What is the final outcome of Satan? (Isaiah 14:3-23 Ezekiel 28:11-19)
e. Who are Satan’s followers? What is the outcome of his followers?
f. Read Ezekiel 38 and 39. What does this add to your understanding of the  millennim? (Revelation 20:8a and Amos 7:1 could be rendered: “Thus the Lord  showed me, and behold a swam of locusts were coming, and, behold, one of  the young devastating locusts was Gog, the King.” Literal locust insects do not  have a king  (“locust have no king” Proverbs 30:27a), indicating Gog could be  a demonic being leading a demon host.)

26. Summarize your understanding of the millennium.

1. Consider the Scriptures in Revelation concerning God’s wrath?
a. Revelation 6:16-17–first mentioned at the time of the sixth seal

b. Revelation 11:18

c. Revelation 14:10

d. Revelation 14:19

e. Revelation 15:1

f. Revelation 15:7

g. Revelation 16:1

h. Revelation 16:19

i. Revelation 19:15

2. Romans 2:5 could refer to God’s wrath on earth during the day of the Lord or His wrath at the end time judgment. How are the Day of the Lord and the Wrath of God related? Look up as many of these Scriptures as you need to find your answer.

OTHER REFERENCES THAT SHED LIGHT ON  THE FINAL WRATH OF GOD
OLD TESTAMENT: Psalm 2:5, 12; 21:9; 110:5  Proverbs 11:4 Isaiah 10:25; 13:3 ,5, 9, 13; 26:20; 30:27; 34:2; 63:3, 5, 6 Jeremiah 10:10, 25;  25:15; 30:23; 32:37; 50:25 Ezekiel 7:8, 12, 14, 19; 36:6; 38:19  Daniel 8:19; 11:36 Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1, 4,6 Micah 5:15 Habakkuk 3:12 Zephaniah 1:15,18; 2:2; 3:8
NEW TESTAMENT: Matthew 3:7  Luke 3:7; 21:23 (wrath against this people–not the nations) Romans 2:5, 8; 9:22 Ephesians 5:6 Colossians 3:6 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9
DAY OF THE LORD SCRIPTURES
OLD TESTAMENT: Isaiah 2; 11-13; 24 (although is not specifically mentioned); Ezekiel 30 Joel 1-3 Amos 5-9 Obadiah Zephaniah Zecharaiah. 12-14 Malachi 4
NEW TESTAMENT: Acts 2:20 1 Thessalonians 5:2 2 Thessalonians 2:2 2 Peter 3:3-18
 

3. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 which clearly ties the man of lawlessness in with the day of the Lord. What do you learn about this especially in regard to time and the chronology of events?

4. Compare these Scriptures to learn about the events surrounding the day of the Lord
a. Isaiah 13:9-10

b. Isaiah 24:21-23

c. Isaiah 34:4–Read Isaiah 34:2-5

d. Joel 2:10, 31; 3:15–Read Joel 2&3

e. Acts 2:20–Read Acts 2:16-21

f. 1 Thessalonians 5:2–Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

g. 2 Peter 3:10–Read 2 Peter 3:1-13
h. Revelation 6:12-17

5. Although Mark 13 and Matthew 24 do not mention the day of the Lord, examine them closely because some of the same events occur as do in the previous Scriptures. Consider carefully the timing of the Day of the Lord and give your reasons.
6. Read these Old Testament references to the day of the Lord and record any information that especially helps you understand that day.
a. Isaiah 13-14:23

b. Ezekiel 13:5–Read the entire chapter. Watch carefully what is said about those who prophesy from their own inspiration and say, “Listen to the name of the Lord.” It’s a good warning to us to be very careful about our pronouncement in the name of God.

c. Ezekiel 30:3–Read the entire chapter. Watch all that is said to Egypt. Nebuchadnezzar (mentioned in Ezekiel 30:10) was reigning over Babylon at the  of Ezekiel’s writing.

d. Joel 1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; 3:14–Read all three chapters of Joel—it is worth re-reading.

e. Amos 5:18, 20–Read the whole fifth chapter of Amos.

f. Obadiah 1:15–Read the whole book of Obadiah.

g. Zephaniah 1:7, 14–Read the book of Zephaniah. Zephaniah 1:8, 18; 2:2, 3 are references to that time.

h. Read Zechariah 12-14.

i. Malachi 4:5–Read Malachi 4. Does the reference to “the day” (Malachi 4:1) refer to the day of the Lord? Why or why not? What does this passage say about Elijah?

j. How do these passages parallel what you studied in Revelation?

7. Who will be left on the earth after the Lord’s wrath is finished? (Isaiah 13:12; 24:6)

8. How are we supposed to respond to the coming of the day of the Lord? (Philippians 1:3-6 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 2 Thessalonians 2:3 2 Peter 3:11-18 Jude 20-23).

9. What would you say if someone were to ask you about the Day of the Lord?

1. How is Jesus coming back to earth?
a. Matthew 24:30 Mark 13:26; Luke 21:27 Describe events surrounding His coming?

b. Matthew 26:64 Mark 14:62 Where is Jesus now?

c. Acts 1:6, 11 How did Jesus go into heaven after His time of earth?

d. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Where will Jesus be when we first meet Him?

e. Titus 2:13 How is His coming described in this verse?

f.  Revelation 1:7 Who will see Jesus when He comes? Who are those who  “pierced him”?

2. Read John 14:1-3 (John 13:31–14:6).
a. What provoked the teaching of this event?

b. How will His disciples come to be with Him? 

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
a. What provoked the teaching about this event?

b. Who will rise from where to meet Whom where?

c. What is the order of events? Although there may be others, Michael is the only angel called an archangel in the Bible (Jude 9). He is assigned to the nation of Israel (Daniel 10:21; 12:1). Notice that “the trumpet call” is “of God.” The same events and the “the last trumpet” are mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:52. The last trumpet was sounded before the final victory in Joshua 6:12-20.

4. Since 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 is a predominant passage on the rapture, examine it in the light of the context of 1 Thessalonians. Each chapter in 1 Thessalonians ends with a reference to the coming of the Lord. Is Jesus coming for the believer or are they already with Him when He comes?  
a. 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Note any relationship to the wrath of God.

b. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 What is the crown in which we glory in when Jesus comes?

c. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 Who do you think are “his holy ones”?  

d. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Who will be caught up with whom to meet the Lord where? How long will they be with the Lord? Exciting!

e. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 What should be our condition when we meet Jesus?

5. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
a. How will the day of the Lord come?

b. Why will Christians not be surprised? How are they supposed to be?

c. Some think that “wrath” in 1 Thessalonians 5:9 refers to the day of the Lord. Is this possible? Why or why not?

d. The day of the Lord and the rapture are mentioned together in this passage. What does it tell you about the timing of the rapture? 

6. Read 1 Thessalonians 1:10. What two events are linked in verse 10?

7. Read 1 Corinthians 1:7-8.  What two events are linked in this passage? 

8. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
a. What two events are linked in 2 Thessalonians 2:1? What is “the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him?” Notice the similarity between this passage and 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

b. 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after 1 Thessalonians because those at Thessalonica received a message that the day of the Lord had already come. If the day of the Lord would precede the coming of the Lord, why did this disturb them?

c. According the 2 Thessalonians 2:3, what two events have to happen before the day of the Lord?

d. According to 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 what has to happen before the man of lawlessness is revealed?

e. There is a difference of opinion as to the one who holds back the secret power of lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:6-7). The three predominant views are:
(1 the Holy Spirit indwelling the church, which will be taken out of the way when the church is raptured. Is this possible considering when the Restrainer appears in the order of events in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7? Also consider the pronouns used to describe the restrainer.
(2 the Holy Spirit “Paul used the neuter to refer to the restraining power or activity of the  Holy Spirit (v. 6), but the masculine to refer to the Spirit as a person (v. 7).” “The  Restrainer” by Renald Showers; Israel My Glory; May/June 2004
(3 Michael, the archangel 
(a In Daniel 10:12-21 Michael is called one of the chief princes and is seen  restraining evil government powers.
(b In Daniel 12:1 Michael is called the prince of Daniel’s people (Jews) and  will arise during the end times. Arise (stand up  KJV)–Amad–stand still or  fast 
(c In Jude 9 Michael is called an archangel and is opposing evil.
(d In Revelation 12:7 Michael and his angels win in a contest over the devil and his angels who are cast to the earth in the end times.

f. What do the order of events in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7 tell us about the timing of the rapture?

9. Read 1 Corinthians 15:50-54.
a. Who is Paul talking to?        
b. What is Paul talking about inheriting?

c. What does “sleep” mean in this passage? Who will be raised? What is swallowed up in victory. (Also see John 11:11-14)

d. What will "we" be changed from? be changed to?

e. How quickly will we be changed?

f. What happens in this passage that lets us know at what event we will be changed?

10. What does Revelation 1:7 tell us about Christ’s coming? 
a. Who will see Him when He comes in the clouds?

b. What will be the reaction of those who see Him in Zechariah 12:10? In Revelation 6:15-17?
c. How do those who see Him and their reactions fit in with what you see in John 14:3 1 Corinthians 15:51-5 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 2 Thessalonians 1:10 Titus 2:3?

11. Where are the people in Revelation 7:9-17? What are they doing? When did they arrive?

12. Read Revelation 17:14 and Revelation 19.
a. Where is the church in Revelation 19:1-10? How do you know it is the church?

b. Who are the “called, chosen and faithful followers” of Revelation 17:14? Who are the “armies of heaven” that follow Christ on white horses in Revelation 19:11-16?  Why do you think so?

c. When does this event take place in relation to the event of 1 Thessalonians 3:13 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 and Jude 14-15?

 
13. Examine Daniel 12:1-2 and its context (the last few verses of Daniel 11 and Daniel 12).  Compare with John 5:28-29. Does this tell you anything about the rapture?  

14. Examine Matthew 24 and Mark 13. Observation worksheets are included in the appendix. Especially notice "when," “then” and “immediately after” because they will give you the sequence of events. Notice every reference to turning away from the faith, to abomination of desolation, to distress, to the Son of Man and to a thief coming in the night.
a. Who turns away from the faith? When do they turn away from the faith? What do they do because they have turned away from the faith? Who deceives many people?

b. Why does the love of most grow cold? Who will be saved? When does the end come?

c. In what city is the abomination of desolation set up? In Daniel 11:31 what happens before the abomination of desolation is set up?
d. How is the distress described? When does this distress occur in relation to the coming of the Son of Man? Do you think this distress the same event as the Day of the Lord or the Wrath of God? Why or why not?

e. Where do you place the rapture in Matthew and Mark? What events occur before and after the rapture? What does this tell you about the timing of the rapture? What portion of Scripture is included in Matthew’s gospel but not in Mark’s?

f. How does the reference to a thief in the night in Matthew 24:43 compare with 1 Thessalonians 5:2 2 Peter 3:10 and Revelation 16:15? Notice in these three passages the attitude of the people to whom Jesus comes as a thief in the night. What insight do we get about the time of the rapture in 2 Peter 3:10? How might this be fulfilled in Revelation 16:15?

15. Read Luke 17:20-37 21:5-36. This is not quite the same as similar passages in Matthew and Mark. What does this passage add to our understanding of the rapture?

16. Read Matthew 25:1-13. Why weren’t five of the virgins allowed into the wedding banquet? What does oil symbolize?

17. Read 1 Peter 1:7, 13, 4:13 and record what events surround the time the Son of Man is revealed?

18. Examine 1 Timothy 4:1 2 Timothy 3:1-9 2 Peter 3:3-14 and Jude 14-15. Although these passages do not speak directly about the rapture, note events that will help in your understanding of the time period.

19. What events surround the rapture? What is the relationship between the rapture and God’s wrath or the day of the Lord? When do raptured saints appear in heaven? When in the book of Revelation do you think the rapture takes place? If you do not reach a conclusion about the timing of the rapture, continue studying. God will reveal truth when it is needed.
 

1. Read Daniel 9:24-27. Review this important prophecy in considering the antichrist.
a. When does the antichrist appear in this passage?  How can we recognize him?

b. Titus, a ruler of Rome, destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD. From which country will the antichrist come? How do you know?

c. When is the true character of the antichrist revealed to Israel?
(1 Read Isaiah 28:14-19. Who makes a “covenant with death”? Why are  they so deceived—in Whom (Romans 9:32-33; 1 Peter 2:4-8) should they  have put their trust? When will their “covenant with death” be annulled?  How does this passage fit in with Daniel 9:27?
(2 Read Matthew 24:15 and Mark 13:14. Where does this passage fit into Daniel 9:27?
(3 Read 2 Thessalonians 2:4. When does this event occur in Daniel 9:27?

2. Read Daniel 2:31-45. Read Daniel 7. Bible historians have determined that the legs of iron on the statue in Daniel 2 and the fourth beast of Daniel 7 is Rome. Rome ruled the earth from 146 B.C. until A.D. 500. After that no empire has ruled the whole world. The time of the ten toes of Daniel 2 and the ten horns of Daniel 7 has not happened. That means that before the rock that was cut out, by not by human hands of Daniel 2 (the kingdom of the Most High of Daniel 7) appears there will be an empire which will rule the world made up of ten kingdoms. Who does the rock represent? Who is ruling when the rock hits the statue?

3. Re-read Daniel 7:7-8, 11, 17-27.
a. Describe the fourth beast.
b. Where will the ten horns come from?
c. What will the little horn uproot?
d. Describe the little horn.
e. Who does the little horn wage war against? For how long will he defeat them?
f. What will happen at the end of that time?.

4. Read Daniel 11. The “Beautiful Land” is a reference to Israel, which lies directly between the king of the South who comes from Egypt and the king of the North who comes from Syria.
a. Daniel 8:23-25 and Daniel 11:21-35 tells about Antiochus Epiphanes IV who  ruled from 175-163. He is considered to foreshadow the antichrist. His brother’s  son was to have the throne (king of the North), but Antiochus took it from him   through intrigue. He set up an abomination of desolation in the temple at  Jerusalem. Encyclopedias, Bible dictionaries or historical books have additional  information about Antiochus or the Maccabees (who led a revolt against him).
(1 Note the military history of Antiochus Epiphanes IV from Daniel 8:23-25 and Daniel 11:21-35.
(2 Describe the personality of Antiochus from Daniel 8:23-25; 11:21-35.
(3 What kept some from being deceived?
(4 According to verse 35, what do you learn about Antiochus Epiphanes’s reign and “the end time”?
b. Nothing in history confirms Daniel 11:36-45 the way history confirms the first thirty-five verses of Daniel 11. There is at least a 2,000-year gap between verses 35 and 36.What do you learn about this king (whom most believe is the antichrist).
(1 Who will the king exalt himself above?
(2 How long will he be successful?
(3 What god will he honor? In what way? Who else will he honor? How?
(4 Who will help him attack the mightest fortresses?
(5 Who will fight against him? What will he invade? Who will escape?
(6 What will he also be able to do at this time according to Daniel 7:25?
(7 Where will he be when he comes to his end (Revelation 16:16; 19:11- 21)

5. Read Daniel 12.
a. One that stood on the bank of the river asked: “How long will it be before these astonishing things are fulfilled?” What is the answer?  What parallel do you see between Daniel 7:25; 9:27 and 12:7?
b. Time, times and half a time =3 ½ years=42 months=1,260 days. This time period is mentioned in Daniel 7:25; 9:27 (“middle of that ‘seven’); 12:7 Revelation 11:2-3; 12:6, 14. Compare this with the time periods mentioned in Daniel 12:11-12. What are the differences in the number of days?

6. Some consider Zechariah 11:17 to be about the antichrist. Why could this be? If so, what do we learn about the antichrist?

7. What do you learn from Matthew 24:3-28 and Mark 13:3-23 concerning the abomination that causes desolation? Who is the abomination that causes desolation? What do you learn about the distress at that time? Notice the frequent mention of false prophets or christs in the end time. Why do you think they will be able to deceive many? How will this pave the way for the antichrist?

8. What do you learn about the man of lawlessness from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12?

9. Before we look at what John tells us about the beast in Revelation, note what he says about the antichrist in his epistles.
a. 1 John 2:18-23
b. 1 John 4:1-6
c. 2 John 7-9  

10. In the book of Revelation the first mention of the beast is found in Revelation 11:7. Consider the context. What do you learn?

11. Read Revelation 13. Notice all references to time. What is the extent of the first beast’s power? For how long? Reread Revelation 11:7; 13:3, 12, 14. What common fact do these verses give about the first beast? What is the relationship of the second beast to the first beast?

12. What does the first beast of Revelation 13 have in common with the beasts of Daniel 7?

13. Why do you think the beast coming out of the earth has two horns like a lamb and speaks like a dragon? (Notice Jesus’ warning in Matthew 5:17).

14. What do you learn about the signs the second beast performs? (Matthew 24:24 Mark 13:22 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 Revelation 13:13-14; 16:14; 19:20)

15. Who won’t be able to buy or sell? What will happen to those who take the mark (Revelation 14:9-11; 16:2; 19:20)? What will happen to those who refuse to take the mark (Revelation 20:4)? What does the mark symbolize?

16. What happens to the beast at the fifth bowl judgment? (Revelation 16:10-11) What happens to the beast at the sixth bowl judgment? (Revelation 16:12-16)

17. Read Revelation 17. What is the relationship between the beast and the prostitute? What is the relationship between the beast and the kings of the earth?

18. Record any relationship you see between the beast of Revelation 17:3, 8-17 and the little horn of Daniel 7:6, 11, 19-22, 24-26.

19. Re-read Revelation 17:9-11. You can see why this is a passage “calls for a mind with wisdom”. It is difficult to interpret! Following this lesson is a possible interpretation.

20. Although the beast is described in Revelation 17:7 as having seven heads and ten horns, which is also the way he is described in Revelation 13, it seems that in Revelation 17:12-17 the term “beast” is distinguished in a way separate from the ten horns. What do you see as the distinction between the beast and the ten horns in these verses?

21. What is the final end of the beast and his kingdom as record in Revelation 19:17-21?

POSSIBLE INTERPRETATION OF THE SEVEN HEADS OF THE BEAST

The five that have fallen are Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persian Empire and Greece.

The four kingdoms of Daniel 2:7 are Babylon, Medo-Persian Empire, Greece and Rome.
1. Egypt–ruled over Israel 400 years
2. Assyria–conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C.
3. Babylon–conquered the southern kingdom of Judah in 605 B.C., destroyed Jerusalem and the temple in 586 B.C.
4. Medo-Persian Empire–ruled over Israel
5. Greece–ruled over Israel except during the Maccabean period
6. Rome–ruled from the time they conquered Greece right through the time when John wrote Revelation; the sixth head is referred to as “one is.”
7. “The other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for a little while.” Since, according to Daniel 2, there were to be only four kingdoms or world empires from the time of Daniel before God set up His kingdom, it seems that this would be a revived fourth kingdom, a form of the revived Roman Empire. (The fourth kingdom had legs of iron and feet of iron and clay.)
8. “The beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction” Revelation 17:11–this is the antichrist or little horn, part of the seventh kingdom, who comes to power after the ten kings, conquers three, then become the world ruler (Daniel 7).
The antichrist or prince of the people who is to come makes a seven-year covenant with the many (Daniel 9:26-27). The antichrist or beast coming out of the sea (Revelation 13) is healed of a fatal wound (Revelation 13:3, 12, 14). The world worships him.

The beast coming out of the earth or false prophet (Revelation 13:11-17) is given power to perform miracles on behalf of the antichrist or first beast (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10; Revelation 13:13-14; 19:20) He sets up an image of the antichrist and threatens death to those who do not worship the image. Everyone is told to take the mark on the right hand or forehead or they can’t buy or sell.

The antichrist or man of lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:3-11) declares himself to be “God” and sets up an abomination of desolation in the temple of the Jews after putting a stop to the Jews’ sacrifice and grain offerings (Daniel 9:27 Matthew 24:14 Mark 13:14). For three and a half years (time, time and half a time) he rules the world and persecutes Israel except for those who apostatize and worship him (Daniel 7:25; 12:7 Revelation 13:5).  He is successful until the final battle when God’s wrath is completed (Daniel 11:36).

Jesus destroys the antichrist’s or little horn’s kingdom and casts him and the false prophet into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:11-20) and sets up a kingdom that will last forever.

Consult any commentaries for other views or more information regarding this view.

1. Who was Daniel? Read Daniel 1:1-6.

2. Read Daniel 2.
a. “Mountain” is often used symbolically in Scripture for kingdoms. What do you think this stone and mountain represent? Look of the following references: Psalm 118:22 Isaiah 28:16 Zechariah 10:4 Matthew 1:42 Ephesians 2:20 1 Peter 2:4-8.

b. History concerning the statute:
(1 Babylon was called the golden kingdom. The god, Marduk, was called the god of gold.  The Babylonian empire lasted from 626–538 B.C. ruling over Israel from 605 B.C.
(2 The Medea-Persians empire (notice the two arms of the statue) ruled from 538–331 B.C.  Silver is a symbol of money. It had a great system of money and roads to collect that money.
(3 The Greek empire (ruled by Alexander the Great) ruled from 331–146 B.C. It had weapons of bronze. It conquered kingdoms until It ruled all the earth.
(4 Rome ruled from 146 B.C. until A.D. 500. It shattered all the other kingdoms.

3. Read Daniel 7. How do the four beasts of Daniel 7 correlate with the four kingdoms of the statue in Daniel 2.

4. Read Daniel 9.
a. How did Daniel know when the exile in Babylon would come to an end? When would it end? Read Jeremiah 25:11-12.

b. Why did Daniel pray for fervently if he knew that the Babylonian exile would soon be over? (Leviticus 26:27-45 will help you understand) Had the Jewish people repented? What would happen if they did not repent?

c. How did God answer Daniel’s prayer?
d. Daniel 9:24-27 is one of the most important prophecies in the Bible. It is a summary of end times. “Sevens” in the Hebrew could refer to days, weeks or years. In Genesis 29:16-30 it is used of years.  Probably, in this passage, one “seven” would equal seven years.  Sixty-nine “sevens” would be 483 years, and seventy “sevens” would be 490 years. (The Jews reckoned 360 days per year.)
(1 To whom did these seventy “sevens” pertain?
(2 What are the six things which happen in these seventy “sevens”? Have they all happened?
(3 When will the seventy “sevens” start?  Look up Nehemiah 2:1-9. Note the king’s name and what is decreed. This happened in 445 or 446 B.C.
(4 What will happen during the first seven “sevens” and sixty-two “sevens” (sixty-nine “sevens”)?
(5 What will happen after the sixty-two sevens (plus seven “sevens” equals sixty nine “sevens”)? Scholars have found that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey 483 years to the day after the degree was issued to restore and rebuild Jerusalem.
(6 Who will destroy the city and the sanctuary? (Titus, a Roman governor, destroyed Jerusalem in A.D. 70). Jesus prophesied this also. What do you learn in Luke 21:20-24.
(7 What is going to happen until the end?
(8 How long will “he” make a covenant with the many?
(9 What is going to happen in the middle of this time?
(10 What will happen to the one who sets up an abomination that cause desolation?

* Many Christians believe the first sixty-nine “sevens” was fulfilled at the coming of the Messiah. Since the seventy “sevens” concern the nation of Israel, the “time of the Gentiles” or the age in which we are living is not included in the seventy “sevens” and is an indefinite period of time. The final seven years after which Jesus sets up His kingdom will begin when the Antichrist makes a covenant with the many (Israel will make a “covenant of death” Isaiah 28:14-22).

5. Read Daniel 11:36-12:12. We will examine 11:36-45 in a later study since these verses tell about the Antichrist.
a. “At that time” (Daniel 12:1) refers to what time?

b. Who are “your people”?

c. At that time what will happen to Daniel’s people? Distress (trouble KJV)–tsarah–straitness, distress
(1 Describe the time of distress that occurs according to Daniel 12.
(2  Look up Jeremiah 30:7 to use what else you can learn about this “time of distress” for Israel.
(3 What do you learn about distress in Matthew 24 and Mark 13?

d. What can we learn about Michael?
(1 Daniel 10:12-21
(2 Daniel 12:1 
(3 Jude 9
(4 Revelation 12:7-9

e. Michael will arise.  Arise (stand up KJV)–Amad–stand still or fast. When will he arise? What do you think this means?

f. Whose names are written in the book? (Psalm 69:28 Philippians 4:3 Revelation 3:5, 13:8; 17:8; 20:12,15; 21:27)

g. Compare Daniel 12:2 to John 5:28-29. What will happen at this time?

h. According to Daniel 12:6-7, when will these things recorded in Daniel 11:36-12:7 be completed and what is going to happen to the “holy people” during that time?

i. What does Daniel 12:3 make you want to be? What will do you about it?

“And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: ‘The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins.’ As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” Romans 11:26-29

1. Read Romans 11:1-29. What does the text say in respect to Israel.
a. What example does Paul use to show that God did not reject His people?
b. Why did part of Israel reject the truth? (Also see Romans 10)
c. What was the result of Israel’s transgression?
d. Why is God both kind and stern?
e. For how long will Israel experience a hardening in part? Then what will  happen?
f. Why is Israel loved?

2. Read Deuteronomy 30:1-10. Where has the Lord dispersed the people of Israel? Why will they return? What will happen when they return? When will they return? Why?

3. Read James 1:1.To whom is this letter addressed. Where are the recipients located?

4. Read Isaiah 11:12. From where will the Lord gather the exiles of Israel?

5. Read Jeremiah 31. Who has the Lord loved with an everlasting love? What is the new covenant God will make with Israel? (verses 31-34) What will happen to the city of Jerusalem? (verses 38-40)

6. Read Ezekiel 20:34-44. Twice in this passage God says, “you will know that I am the Lord.” Why does He say this?

7. Read Ezekiel 28:25-26. Why does the Lord say, “they will know that I am the Sovereign Lord” and later “they will know that I am the Lord their God”?
8. Read Ezekiel 36:8-38. What does the Lord do that Israel and the nations know that He is the Lord their God? (verses 11, 23, 38)

9. Read Ezekiel 37.
a. What do the bones represent?
b. Who will be united (verses 15-23)?
c. Who will be their king? For how long? (See Psalm 89:4, 20, 29 Ezekiel 34:23).
“…the coming Messianic ruler is called David because he would be a descendent of David and achieve for Israel what David had—except more fully.” NIV Study Bible

10. Read Zephaniah 3.
a. Who will the Lord remove from the city (verse 11)?

b. Who will remain (verses 12-14)?

c. What will the Lord do for the remnant of Israel?

11. Read Zechariah 2. What city will be a city without walls? Who will be a fire around it? Where will the Lord live? When will He live there? Who will live there with the Lord?

12. Read Zechariah 12-14. Zechariah was written after the remnant of Jews returned from their captivity in Babylon and were in the process of rebuilding their temple. Ezra and Haggai are companion books. However, “that day” concerns a future time? What will happen to Israel on that day?
a. Who will be gathered against Jerusalem?

b. What will happen to every horse and its riders?

c. Who will the leaders of Judah consume?

d. Who will the Lord save first? Why?

e. Why will Israel mourn (verses 10-14)?

f.  Who will be cleansed from sin and impurity?

g. Who will be removed from the land?

h. What will happen to anyone who still prophecies? For an understanding of 13:6 notice what the false prophets did to themselves in 1 Kings 18:28.

i. How many will be struck down and perish? How many will be left in the land? What will happen to those left in the land?

j. What will happen to Jerusalem when the nations fight against her?

k. Who will fight against the nations? Who will come with Him? Where will He stand?

l. What will happen to the Mount of Olives?

m. Why will that day be a unique day?

n. With what plague will the Lord strike the nations that fight against Jerusalem? What will a similar plague strike?

o. What will be collected?

p. Who will go up year after year to worship the King? What will happen if they don’t?

q. What will HOLY TO THE LORD be inscribed on?

r. Who will no longer be found in the house of the Lord Almighty?

13. Read Matthew 24:1-31. When do the events of Zechariah 12-14 take place in Matthew 24?

14. Read Revelation 7, 14, 11, 12 and 16:12-16 watching for what pertains to Israel.
a. What event in Revelation 7 and 14 refers directly to Israel?

b. List the events of Revelation 11. What does this tell you about Israel’s  relationship to the events of this time?

c. Revelation 12 is also mainly about Israel? List these events including the time  frame.

d. What major event takes place in Revelation 16:12-16? Where does it take  place?

e. When do the events of Zechariah 12-14 take place in Revelation?

15. How would you explain Israel’s place in end time events?

1. Read Revelation 19. The first two words of this chapter are “after this.” After what?

2. Re-read Revelation 19:1-9. “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” Revelation 19:9
a. Who is involved?
b. “His bride has made herself ready.” Revelation 19:7 How? What is she wearing?
c. When, why and where does the Marriage Supper of the Lamb happen?

3. Read Isaiah 25:6-9 and the context to determine your answers.
a. On what mountain will Who prepare what? (“rich food” could be symbolic of great spiritual blessing–see Isaiah 55:2)
b. When will this feast take place? What else will happen around this time?

4. Read Song of Songs 2:4. Why does Jesus prepare a banquet for us?
5. Read Matthew 22:2-14. Who is invited to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?
6. Matthew 8:8-12 Luke 13:22-30 Who comes to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?
7. Luke 12:35-48 What lesson is there for us?
8. Read Luke 17:35-38. What happens to the servant who begins to beat his servants and get drunk because he thinks his master is not coming?
9. Read Luke 14:16-24. What excuses do men use in not accepting Jesus’ invitation to His banquet?

10. In biblical times the father usually chose the bride for his son and the betrothal, a binding agreement, was made. At the time of the marriage, the wedding procession of the bridegroom and his friends went to the bride’s home, usually near midnight, to get her and her attendants and take them to his home. Vows were spoken under a canopy. The marriage supper followed, usually at the home of the groom. This feast lasted three to seven days. The festivities on the last day were the most elaborate. The marriage supper was the ‘bringing home” of a bride to her covenanted husband. Compare the relationship of the bride, bridegroom our relationship with Christ in these verses.
a. Isaiah 54:5-7
b. Isaiah 62:5
c. Matthew 9:14-15
d. Matthew 25:1-13 Note to whom this parable was told and why.
e. John 3:27-30
f.  2 Corinthians 11:2
g. Ephesians 5:22-32
h. Revelation 21:2, 9; 22:17

11. Where is the church just before our Lord comes to earth to reign? (John 14:1-3 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

12. Where is the church just after the Marriage Supper of the Lamb? (Revelation 17:14; 19:11-21)
13. Re-read Revelation 19:11-21.
a. Who is the Rider on the white horse? How do you know? What does He look like? Why do you think He has a robe dipped in blood?
b. Who are the armies of heaven? (Deuteronomy 33:2 Psalm 68:17 Isaiah 13:3 Zechariah 14:5 1Thessalonians 3:13 Jude 14 Revelation 17:14; 19:18)
c. What does the sharp sword symbolize? (Isaiah 49:2 Hebrews 4:12 Revelation 2:12, 16; 19:15, 21)
d. What is invited to the great supper of God? What are they invited to eat?

14.  Read Zechariah 14:12-20.
a. Who will the plague strike?
b. Describe what will happen physically to those struck with the plague?
c. Describe what will happen emotionally to those struck with the plague?
d. What will be collected according to v. 14?
e. What will happen to the animals in those camps?
f. What will happen to the survivors?
g. What is the Feast of Tabernacles? (Leviticus 23:34-36 Deuteronomy 16:13-16; 31:10-13 2 Chronicles 8:12-13 Ezra 3:4-5 John 7:2-3)
h. What is to come to the sacrifice God is preparing?
i. Where will this sacrifice be?
j. Describe what they will eat at this sacrifice.

15. Read Ezekiel 38- 39 (especially 39:4-6; 17-20)
a. What addition facts do you learn about the great supper of God?