Prophetic Images
Speaker: Mark Girodano Location: Palm Springs Bible School Date: 2009 Topic: Prophetic Images Class 1 - Elect - For the Sake of Israel, Mine Elect Class 2 - Clouds - His Strength is in the Clouds Class 3 - Bow - I do Set My Bow in the Cloud Class 4 - Temple - The Lord is There Class 5 - He Drew Me Out of Many Waters Class 6 - Harlot (Evening Program)
Classes
Class 1: Mark Giordano - Prophetic Images - Class 1 - Elect - For the Sake of Israel, Mine Elect
The class discusses the Olivet Prophecy, focusing on the gathering of God's elect and the return of Christ. It emphasizes the figurative and thematic interpretation of prophecy, highlighting God's mercy and the restoration of Israel.
Class 2: Mark Giordano - Prophetic Images - Class 2 - Clouds - His Strength is in the Clouds
The class explores prophetic imagery, focusing on the concept of clouds as a symbol of Christ's strength and presence at his return. It emphasizes the thematic approach to understanding biblical prophecy, contrasting it with a formalized interpretation method.
Class 3: Mark Giordano - Prophetic Images - Class 3 - Bow - I do Set My Bow in the Cloud
Mark Giordano expounds on the bow as a prophetic image throughout Scripture. The rainbow symbolizes God's covenant with Noah, divine judgment, and eternal protection, unfolding themes of God's strength, kingdom authority, and glory.
Class 4: Mark Giordano - Prophetic Images - Class 4 - Temple - The Lord is There
The class explores the prophetic imagery of the temple in Ezekiel, emphasizing the distinction between literal and figurative interpretations. It discusses the importance of understanding the kingdom of God as a tangible, physical reality rather than a spiritualized concept.
Class 5: Mark Giordano - Prophetic Images - Class 5 - He Drew Me Out of Many Waters
The class explores the prophetic imagery of water in the Bible, focusing on baptism as a symbol of purification and new life. It covers the significance of baptism in the context of salvation, the cleansing of sin, and the importance of maintaining a pure life after baptism.
Class 6: Mark Giordano - Prophetic Images - Class 6 - Harlot (Evening Program)
The class discusses the theory of evolution, contrasting it with the biblical account of creation. It emphasizes the impossibility of spontaneous generation and highlights the intricate complexity of life as evidence of divine creation. The class also addresses the challenge of maintaining faith in the face of scientific theories that contradict biblical teachings.