On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Teaching Pastor Bruce Hess’ message is “Restoration of the Nation of Israel” from our ForeShadows of the 2nd Coming of Jesus series. Below are some questions for your personal or group reflection.
1. Recent history has been marked by certain Bible teachers who made very detailed predictions claiming Jesus would return at a particular time or date. Share about any experiences you may have had (or heard about) with such predictions.
2. Some folks seem to dismiss discussions about Bible prophecy as fruitless endeavors. Why do you think that is?
Jesus spent time talking to his disciples about future prophecy as Acts 1:3-7 demonstrates. Why do you think Scripture gives so much space to discussing future prophetic events? List some reasons.
3. Bruce emphasized that we should avoid “newspaper exegesis”, where one simply looks at current events and then reads those events back into Scripture. Why?
Bruce also stressed that good prophetic interpretation should start with ___________.
What term goes in that blank?
4. “The existence of Israel today is a ‘first class’ miracle. Explain how so.
5. Since God has been faithful to His promises to the nation of Israel in much detail, it also means He will be faithful to His promises to us. List at least two of your favorite promises that God has given us.
6. Spend some time in prayer thanking God for His faithfulness to you!
A master class in Bible history. Thank you Bruce for all the insights,references and explanations. Excellent teaching today