Daniel and Revelation
Classes
Class 1: Do all to the Glory of God
The class emphasizes the importance of studying Daniel and Revelation diligently, encouraging participants to approach the scriptures with the same fervor and dedication as Daniel. It highlights the need for personal sacrifice and obedience to God's principles, even when it means restricting personal liberties to avoid causing others to stumble.
Class 2: The Most High rules in the Kingdom of men
The class discusses Nebuchadnezzar's relationship with Daniel and the influence of divine wisdom on the king. It emphasizes God's work with Nebuchadnezzar and the significance of Daniel's prophecies, including the interpretation of dreams and the eventual judgment on Babylon.
Class 3: Daniel and Revelation
The class discusses the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation, emphasizing that God reveals future events through his prophets. It highlights the historical fulfillment of prophecies and the importance of understanding these prophecies for current times, drawing parallels to the Protestant Reformation's use of Revelation.
Class 4: You are weighed in the balances
The class covers Daniel chapter 5, focusing on Belshazzar's feast and the fall of Babylon. It emphasizes the divine judgment on Babylon and the return of the Jews to their land, linking this historical event to broader themes of divine recompense and prophecy.
Class 5: Daniel's vision of the 4 beasts
The class explores Daniel's vision of the four beasts, correlating it with the four kingdoms of Daniel chapter 2. It emphasizes the historical and prophetic significance of these visions, linking them to the rise and fall of empires and the ultimate return of Christ.
Class 6: The truth concerning the 4th beast
The class discusses the fourth beast in Daniel's prophecy, linking it to the Roman Empire and its characteristics. It also addresses the papacy as the beast in Revelation, emphasizing its historical persecution of Christians and its continued influence.
Class 7: He shall be broken without hand
The class covers Daniel's vision of the ram and goat, symbolizing the Medo-Persian and Greek empires, and extends to the prophecy of the Roman Empire and its end. It emphasizes divine intervention and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.
Class 8: God has sent his angel
The class discusses Daniel's faithfulness and perseverance in Babylon, focusing on Daniel 6. It highlights Daniel's integrity and how his steadfastness in worshiping God led to his miraculous deliverance from the lion's den, emphasizing the importance of daily Bible reading and prayer.
Class 9: Significance of Constantine in Gods purpose
The class explores the significance of Constantine in God's purpose, focusing on his role in transforming the Roman Empire from paganism to Christianity. It connects Constantine's reign to prophecies in Revelation, emphasizing the historical and spiritual implications of his rule.
Class 10: Doctrine of Antichrist
The class discusses the doctrine of Antichrist, focusing on its development from apostolic times through Constantine and into modern Christianity, emphasizing the gradual rise of false teachings like the Trinity. It covers biblical passages from 1 and 2 John, 2 Thessalonians, and Revelation.
Class 11: Revelation - Which Interpretation?
The class discusses the interpretation of the book of Revelation and Daniel, focusing on the concept of apostasy and the role of the papacy. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these prophecies in light of historical and scriptural context, urging listeners to align their beliefs with the teachings of the apostles and to be vigilant against false teachings.