Prophetic Images
This series focuses on the imagery of Jesus' prophetic vision in Matthew 24, echoing Noah's Covenant and Daniel's vision. This series is highly focused on the words Jesus used to describe his coming and their meaning in the whole context of prophetic scriptures. This series is very pictorial also.
Classes
Class 1: The Great Harlot
The class explores the prophetic imagery in Revelation 17, focusing on the 'Great Harlot' and her association with the seven hills of Rome. It emphasizes the need for infallible evidence to prove that mainstream Christianity is the false prophet, using historical and geographical context to support this interpretation.
Class 2: Gather His Elect
The class discusses the prophetic imagery of the elect in the context of Revelation, focusing on the symbolism of the lampstand and the gathering of the elect from the four winds. It emphasizes the Christadelphian understanding of the relationship between Israel and the church, and the fulfillment of promises to Abraham and David.
Class 3: In Clouds of Glory
The class discusses Zechariah 9 and the thematic understanding of Bible prophecy, focusing on the return of Christ and the resurrection of the saints. It contrasts the doctrines of the sons of Zion with those of the sons of Greece, emphasizing the literal and physical return of Christ in clouds.
Class 4: A rainbow upon his head
The class explores the symbolism of the rainbow in Revelation 10, connecting it to God's covenant with Noah and the second coming of Christ. It emphasizes the rainbow as a sign of God's promise and the establishment of Christ's kingdom with the saints.
Class 5: A House of Prayer
The class discusses the figurative nature of the devil's temptation of Jesus in Luke 4 and the absence of a physical temple in the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical texts through the whole counsel of God to discern literal and figurative meanings, focusing on the temple as a house of prayer for all people.
Class 6: Waters are Peoples
The class discusses baptism as a prophetic image of salvation and eternal life, drawing parallels from Genesis to the New Testament. It emphasizes the symbolic significance of water in covering darkness and sin, and the importance of faith and obedience in baptism.
Class 7: Exhortation
The class explores Job's suffering and his argument for his righteousness, contrasting it with Jesus' teachings on righteousness and suffering. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that suffering is not necessarily a reflection of one's righteousness but a test of faith and spiritual maturity.