Prophecy: Messages from God

JESUS ON EVERY PAGE: Prophecy – Steve Poole

THEME - Biblical prophecy is a message from God.

TEXT – Daniel 2:31-45

OUTLINE
Recap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types.
· Narrative - History.
· Poetry - Passion.
· Prophecy – Warning and Hope
· Gospel -?
· Epistles -?

1. Biblical Prophecy is about warning and hope.
· Consequences for unfaithfulness (Hosea 4:12-13)
· Unjust with the poor/needy. (Hosea 12:7-8)

2. HOPE = God is faithful to demonstrate mercy and forgiveness even when His people are unfaithful
· God will protect a remnant and bring them through exile. (Jeremiah 23:3-6)
· The promise of a coming Messiah. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
· Jesus is our ultimate hope!

3. The Apocalypse
· Means "unveiling" - Type of biblical literature that emphasizes the lifting of the veil between heaven and earth and the revelation of God and his plan for the world.
· Nebuchadnezzer’s Dream (Daniel 2:31-45)
· The Kingdom of God/Kingdom of Heaven – Established FOREVER

NEXT STEPS
1. Watch prophets and apocalyptic literature videos at bibleproject.com
2. Reflect on the 93 verses Jesus describes the Kingdom of God
3. Read Daniel 2 and reflect on this vision of nations rising and falling, but God’s kingdom remaining forever.