Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel (Amos 4.12)
Speaker: John Knowles Location: Lompoc Valley Ecclesia - Bible Study Weekend Date: 2002 Topic: Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel (Amos 4.12) Class 1 - Resurrection and Judgement - The First Work of Christ at His Coming Class 2 - The Marriage of the Lamb - From Sinai to Zion Class 3 - Armageddon and Its Aftermath Class 4 - The Proclamation to the Nations and the Work of Elijah Class 5 - Life in the Kingdom Class 6 - Behold the Bridegroom Cometh Class 7 - Sunday Exhortation - At The Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow
Classes
Class 1: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 1 - Resurrection and Judgement - The First Work of Christ at His Coming
The class discusses the resurrection and judgment as the first work of Christ at his return, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and having a good conscience before God. It covers the resurrection process and the judgment seat of Christ, encouraging attendees to examine their faith and motivations.
Class 2: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 2 - The Marriage of the Lamb - From Sinai to Zion
The class discusses the symbolism of the marriage of the Lamb in Revelation, distinguishing it from the marriage supper of the Lamb. It explores the period following Christ's return, focusing on the judgment, resurrection, and the role of the saints in the coming kingdom, emphasizing the transition from angelic to human governance.
Class 3: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 3 - Armageddon and Its Aftermath
The class discusses Armageddon and its aftermath, focusing on the battle of Armageddon and the events following Christ's return. It explores the symbolic meaning of Armageddon and the geopolitical context of the battle, drawing on Revelation and Old Testament prophecies.
Class 4: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 4 - The Proclamation to the Nations and the Work of Elijah
The class discusses Revelation 14, focusing on the work of Elijah and the judgment of nations. It emphasizes the exhortation to endure and keep the commandments of God, highlighting the joy of those who die in the Lord after the work of the three angels is complete.
Class 5: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 5 - Life in the Kingdom
The class covers the life in the kingdom of God, focusing on the events following Christ's return, including the proclamation to nations, the work of Elijah, and the second exodus. It also discusses the geographical changes in the Holy Land as described in Zechariah 14.
Class 6: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 6 - Behold the Bridegroom Cometh
The class focuses on the Song of Solomon, interpreting the ecclesia as the bride and individual members as virgins. It emphasizes the responsibility of each member to contribute to the ecclesia's beauty and readiness for Christ's return, encouraging a positive and supportive attitude towards the ecclesia despite its imperfections.
Class 7: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 7 - Exhortation - At The Name of Jesus Every Knew Shall Bow
The class focuses on the theme of the cross of Christ, emphasizing the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ and the importance of having a similar mindset. It draws from Philippians and other New Testament passages to illustrate how Christ's willingness to endure the cross serves as a model for Christian discipleship.
Class 8: John Knowles - Prepare To Meet They God, O Israel - Class 8 - Questions and Answers Session
The class discusses the significance of the word 'body' in 1 Corinthians, emphasizing its dual meaning as both the physical body and the ecclesia. It also addresses questions about the resurrection, the return of Christ, and the judgment, focusing on the importance of discerning the needs of others and the hidden nature of these events from the world.