Written by John (The Beloved) an Apostle, 90 AD – 96 AD While on the Isle of Patmos Letters to the seven Churches (Assemblies) To give hope to the persecuted Believing Jews and provide a vision of Christ’s Return. Key Verse: Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 1-4 The Seven Churches ( Jewish Assemblies) 5-16 Visions 17-20 God’s Triumph 21-22 The New Creation This Book will become VERY important during the seven year TRIBULATION
Written by Hosea between 752 BC – 722 BC From the land of Israel To illustrate Israel’s spiritual adultery and warn of destruction Key Verse: Hosea 4:5 Therefore shalt thou fall in the day, and the prophet also shall fall with thee in the night, and I will destroy thy mother. 1-3 The unfaithful wife 4-14 The unfaithful Nation
Written by Jude (younger half-brother of the Lord Jesus) to believing Jews between 60 AD – 80 AD UNKNOWN where he was To warn against heresy Key Verse: Jude 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
The 12 Minor Prophets, also called “The Book of the Twelve” in the Hebrew Bible, are just as important as the Major Prophets. They are just shorter in length. They contain God’s word to the Jew about Judgement and Hope.
Written by John (The Beloved) an Apostle, to Elect Lady about 85 AD – 95 AD John was in Ephesus To praise Gaius for his loyalty to the truth and to criticize Diotrephes for his pride Key Verse: 3 John 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Gaius is commended for his faithfulness and hospitality towards traveling ministers. Diotrephes was a self-seeking troublemaker in an unnamed local church in the first century.
Written by John (The Beloved) an Apostle, to believing Jews about 85 – 95 AD John was in Ephesus To Emphasize love in Christ Key Verse: 1 John 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1-2 Living in the Light 3-4 Living in Love 5 Living by Faith
Is it Authorized (Commanded) by the Scripture? Before the FLOOD Genesis 4:8-15 Cain killed Abel – Banishment Genesis 6:5 Man’s wicked ways lead to the great flood After the FLOOD Genesis 8:21 “for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth;” Genesis 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. Exodus 2:11-15 Moses killed an Egyptian THE LAW The 10 Commandments given to the Jews: No. 6Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20:13 Exodus 21:12 The Penalty – He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. Consider these: Exodus 21:16And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. Exodus 22:2 If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. Exodus 35:2Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. Leviticus 20:9-16 Cursing Parents Vs 9 For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: Adultery Vs 10 … the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. Incest Vs 11-12, 14 … both of them shall surely be put to death; … Homosexual vs 13 … they shall surely be put to death; Bestiality Vs 15-16 … he (she) shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast. AGAINST John 8:1-11 The Lord Jesus forgives the Woman caught in Adultery (where is the man?) FOR Matthew 5:21-22Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. FINAL ARGUMENT Romans 13:1-7Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The rest of the chapter details what God did. Have you read it lately? Really read it? Reading Genesis 1:1 seems to say it all. In the beginning refers to the Heaven and Earth that we know, obviously there is more: Where does God exist (live) and the Angles? Just who did the creation? The following is a detailed look at each day: Day 1Genesis 1:2-5 Day 2Genesis 1:6-8 Day 3Genesis 1:9-13 Day 4Genesis 1:14-19 Day 5Genesis 1:20-23 Day 6Genesis 1:24-31 Day 7Genesis 2:1-2 Creation Summary
Authored by Moses between 1446-1406 BC It’s about the Law (Key 10 Commandments) and The Sacrifices to be offered The Jews, in the Sinai and on to Canaan A Key Verse: LEVITICUS 20:7-8 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you. 1-7 Sacrifices offered 8-10 Priesthood (who will serve) 11-15 What’s Clean and what’s not clean 16 Day of Atonement (reconciliation with God by means of repentance) 17-27 Laws for daily living
Authored by Moses between 1446-1406 BC It’s about the beginnings of Creation, Call of Abraham, the Jewish Nation It teaches that God loves His creation and has a plan for it. A Key Verse: Genesis 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. 1-11 Creation, Fall, Flood, New beginning 12-15 Call of Abram, renamed Abraham 26-36 Sons: Isaac and Jacob 37-50 Joseph the 11th son and his life
