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What will it feel like to be satisfied? In the picture of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, we see a beautiful world without sin and without hunger or thirst. All our longings will be satisfied in God. The fullness of His glory radiates to every corner. Walk the city gates and look down the streets in this overview of our new eternal home.

Ever wanted to start over? In the New Jerusalem Jesus is preparing for us, we will all get a new beginning. Sin will be dealt with once and for all. The tabernacle of God will be with us. All tears will be wiped away. Death will be no more. Look forward to the day when all things will be new in this study in Revelation 21.

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a world without sin? Or what it would feel like to be without a sin nature? Children of God will experience this new life someday in the New Jerusalem. We’ll live under new laws of gravity and a new source of light—since God Himself will live with us, and He will be our light. This all takes place after the Millennium, after the Great White Throne judgment. Get your hope set on God in this study of all things new.

To everyone who thinks God will someday weigh their good works against their bad works and give them a pass into heaven, this study of Revelation 20 is sobering and honest. If your name isn’t in the Book of Life, if you haven’t received God’s gift of salvation, then you will face the Great White Throne Judgment, where no one is saved. Believe on Jesus Christ today while God still gives you opportunity.

In a perfect world, would people follow the Lord? Our study in Revelation 20 says no. The Millennium is a time of testing people under ideal conditions—perfect government, perfect health, perfect peace. But when Satan is released, a great company follow him, revealing the terrible state of man’s heart against God. Study now the last rebellion of Satan and man against God. You already know who wins.

In the study of eschatology (the end times), the dividing ground for the three major schools of interpretation is the Millennial Kingdom. When does it occur? Is it literal or figurative? Who is involved? Most agree that the Millennium is the final testing of man under ideal conditions. Dr. McGee explores this ground in this informative study of Revelation 20.

This is the moment we’ve been waiting for—out of the clouds, coming in great glory, the Lord Jesus Christ returns to earth on a white war horse. Behind Him are the angel armies. He’s come to put down unrighteousness. Everyone trembles at the ominous sight of Him. Find out what happens to the armies of the earth assembled at Armageddon with just one word from the Lord. It’s better than the best movie, for sure.

You’re invited to a wedding! The Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, loves the church, His bride, and gave Himself for her. Now He receives her as His own and we will know Christ, really know Him, for the first time. The marriage takes place in heaven, but picture the moment the door of heaven opens and the Groom and His bride come forth, ready to celebrate the Marriage Supper of the Lamb on earth. A glorious study!

Did you know the word “hallelujah” is an Old Testament word, only used once (here in Revelation 19) in the New Testament? It means “praise the Lord”—reserved for final victory in battle. That’s the right word to say here at the end of the Great Tribulation. We pause now and review the solemn path of the Tribulation in these last seven years.

Babylon’s destruction brought the world to mourning and weeping, but in heaven they held a celebration. The saints prayed for this; the prophets and apostles predicted it. God has exonerated His name. Like a stone that makes a big splash and then disappears beneath the waves, Babylon comes to an end. The city that killed God’s people is now slain.

People often ask when God will judge crooked politics and corporations. Today is the day for Babylon to be destroyed in the Tribulation. God said it would happen, and in a matter of one hour, the most influential metroplex on the planet is reduced to ashes—fit only for a place for demons to be imprisoned during the Millennium. This is an awesome win in this ongoing drama that sets up Christ’s earthly kingdom. Don’t doubt—God will deal with sin.

When the church was raptured, there was left behind on the earth the people who were religious but not saved. This false church became a political force to control the masses. Learn how this “harlot” as she is called (because she is not the bride of Christ) becomes used, abused, and finally eliminated in this ongoing drama of the Tribulation.

The first time Jesus said, “It is finished,” He was dying on the cross for our sins. Now He says it again as He draws the Great Tribulation to an end with a tremendous earthquake, like no one has ever experienced. But that’s not the end yet. Discover the purifying judgment from the Lord like never before in this study from Revelation 16.

If you’ve been waiting for the “Battle of Armageddon”—this is it. Only instead of a single battle, Armageddon is a war, extending the length of Israel, lasting three and a half years. It’s fought against the trinity of hell: Satan, Antichrist, and the False Prophet, who together make the armies of the world march against Israel, hoping to destroy God’s purposes on the earth. It ends with the Lord Jesus Christ’s return from heaven to establish His kingdom.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in full charge of the events that unfold in Revelation 15 and 16. Since He was the only one found worthy to open the seven-sealed book, He is the only one worthy to execute judgment against the followers of Antichrist who have received the mark of the beast. In this set of judgments, you’ll be reminded of the plagues of Egypt—only worse.

Angels play an important role in Revelation. In Revelation 15, we are introduced to a new series of seven angels with seven plagues in the seven bowls of wrath. The repetition of “seven” whispers to us of completeness. These seven angels leave heaven’s temple and the throne of mercy and act for God, administering justice instead of mercy.

We must face facts: Sin is an awful thing, it is in the world, and as sinners, we deserve judgment. That’s what the Tribulation is … it’s judgment. Only through the shed blood of Christ do we escape that judgment. God can’t tolerate sin, so He pours out His wrath on it. That’s what we’ll witness in Scripture in Revelation 14.

When we met Jesus in His first coming, He shed His blood for mankind. But now He comes in judgment for those who rejected it. Revelation 14 pictures Him treading down the wicked, and it is their blood that is shed. Jesus is the Savior of the world, but He’s also the Judge of all the world. In this ominous telling, we get a preview of the end.

How does the good news of the gospel and the bad news of judgment get proclaimed on the earth during the Great Tribulation? In the beginning, people are the messengers. By the end, the times will get so intense that only angels can get God’s messages to the world. We’ll learn about six different angels in this chapter.

What happens to God’s people during the Great Tribulation? We discover that the Shepherd who began with 144,000 sheep is the Lamb. All 144,000 are with Him—not one is lost. He redeemed them. He sealed them. He kept them. And now He’s standing with them as He begins His reign from Jerusalem. And those 144,000? They enter the millennial kingdom on earth singing with the heavenly chorus.

Today, in the world, the Holy Spirit is holding back evil. When He is removed from that office, evil men will be permitted to have their day. Revelation 13 describes that day when the Beast makes war and God tells His saints not to fight back, not to receive his mark, and not to despair. The narrative is building; don’t miss the glorious end!

What can or can’t Satan do? Only what God allows him to. When it looks as if everything is turned upside down, remember that. As the beasts are at their height of power under Satan’s puppet strings, remember that Jesus Christ is in full control for every day of that three and a half years of the Great Tribulation. Satan’s time is short.

The 7th trumpet introduces us to seven personalities. Now we’ll meet the final two—the beast out of the sea (the Antichrist) and the wild beast out of the earth, a religious leader who leads in the worship of the first beast. These are the final ones who try to make themselves equal with God. The end is near.

For the first time since Jesus Christ’s death made it possible for us to be saved, God’s power is exerted against evil. This is the scene of the dragon’s last stand as he’s kicked out of heaven and everyone there rejoices. But everyone on earth weeps. This is the Dragon’s last stand, since Satan knows his time is short. Even then, God protects Israel, the object of Satan’s final attack. Don’t miss this cosmic drama.

A cosmic drama is unfolding in heaven. A full-on war is happening between God and Satan. (You can guess how that will turn out.) That “old serpent” from the Garden of Eden, who is God’s adversary and our enemy, will be kicked out of heaven where he has had access to God. Discover more of the fallout from this age-old conflict now decided for eternity.

Revelation 12 introduces the first five of seven personalities who shape the drama between heaven and earth. This first character is “the woman,” describing the symbol that is Israel. Understanding this picture unlocks the book. Another personality is a red dragon, Satan himself in true character; he is our enemy and the most dangerous being in all of God’s creation. Learn more from this cast of characters and watch the drama unfold.

The blowing of the 7th trumpet ushers us chronologically right to the entrance of eternity. There’s a giant earthquake shaking Jerusalem, and people are furious with God because He is judging sin (they believed the “lie” that God never punishes). Meanwhile, we get a glimpse into the great joy that’s happening in heaven. So where would you rather be?

Then into the scene walk two witnesses… Who are they? Elijah? John the Baptist? We don’t know. These witnesses are lights before the powers of darkness. They’re filled with the Holy Spirit and have power over nature and the ability to strike the earth with plagues as often as they wish, which reveals God’s confidence in them. But then why does God allow the Antichrist to kill them? You’ll be so amazed at the answer.

Bitter and sweet—that’s how the angel describes the little book he tells John to eat. The judgment is bitter, but the future is sweet and full of promise. Breathe a little easier in this interlude between the 6th and 7th trumpets and learn more about the 70th week of Daniel we now are studying.

First, God the Father had this little book. Then He gave it to His Son, Jesus Christ, who alone could open it. And then He gave it to an angel, who gave it to John who was supposed to eat it. Discover what’s behind this curious book as we come to the end of the Great Tribulation.

Are you believing a lie? The people who suffer in the Great Tribulation will. They trust the wrong people, get involved in the wrong solutions, look for peace—or just safety—in the wrong places. It’s true in any season: The moment you reject the gospel and shut your heart to God, you become easy prey for any false teaching, cult, or error that puts you in their bullseye. Learn how to protect yourself from God’s Word.

The area around the Euphrates River holds something unique and special in God’s program. This is where the Garden of Eden was located, where the first murder was committed, where the first war was fought, where the Flood began, where the Tower of Babel was built, where Israel went into Babylonian captivity. It’s also where Satan will fight his last stand. Come visit the region—but don’t plan to stay.

What? God gives Satan the key to open the abyss? Why? In a scene that looks like it’s out of an apocalyptic movie, the gate to the abyss opens, a violent smoke fills earth’s atmosphere, and an army of locusts that look like horses come marching out. This is all-out demonic war on mankind. And what’s next is even worse. This is the Great Tribulation in process.

A tragedy is coming … not for those who know Jesus as Savior, but for a world that rejects Him, as described in the four trumpets of Revelation 8. Listen as Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us not only should this cause us sorrow, but it should get us moving to get the Word of God out to the world. “That is our solemn responsibility.”

In your imagination, what will the trumpet sound like that signals Jesus calling His children to meet Him in the clouds? What will the signal be that marks the beginning of the Great Tribulation? Will it sound like a bomb exploding or like a war breaking out? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, explains the sound signals of the beginning of the end of earth as we know it. That’s what’s ahead in this study from Revelation 8.

Hold your breath. In our study of Revelation 8, we learn that in between the sixth and seventh seal, the Lord Jesus Christ causes all of heaven, hell, and earth to stand still. There is silence in heaven for about half an hour. God’s patience is not exhausted—He still gives the opportunity for repentance. But then judgment that clearly only God could orchestrate. And it’s just the beginning … the worst is yet to come. Dr. J. Vernon McGee, our teacher, walks us right into it.

“God will wipe away all tears from their eyes ….” You know this promise, now discover the scene in heaven when this will happen and who God is comforting. Hint: Most of them laid down their lives for Christ in the Tribulation, but now they stand before God’s throne, dressed in white robes because of the blood of the Lamb. Get ready for a beautiful study in Revelation 7.

God never leaves Himself without a witness. Get a peek into how the gospel spreads in the Great Tribulation and people from every tribe of Israel and every Gentile nation respond to God’s grace. And you won’t want to miss the scene of universal worship of God by His creatures. The church is there, Old Testament saints are there, Tribulation saints are there, and the angels join in. This is an amazing study.

Just when chaos is breaking loose on the earth, the time of judgment is shortened or else no one would survive. In this suspenseful study of the second half of the Tribulation, we’ll study things like “the mark of God” (in contrast to the “mark of the beast”), the 144,000 Jews, and the remnant from the nation of Israel. God remembers His people. Things are starting to come together—don’t miss one study.

Our study in Revelation 7 follows God’s judgment into the Great Tribulation. The Holy Spirit continues His ministry of drawing people to Christ, but the Spirit no longer restrains evil on the earth. Satan has free reign to do as he schemes. God’s judgment is held back until His purposes are accomplished. Then as now, tribulation either draws us to God or turns us away from Him. Don’t miss this captivating study.

Our study now plunges into the ominous second half of the Tribulation when death becomes unbridled. We’ll look at the great day of the Lord, spoken of throughout the Old Testament. But remember, God loves good and hates evil—but His hate is not vindictive like ours, but is righteous and holy. Study Revelation 6, when holiness has its day.

Are the four horsemen of the apocalypse getting ready to ride? Are we getting near the end? Maybe so—but it won’t happen until the church is taken out of the world. Learn about the antichrist, his lies about world unity and peace, and about the four horses--white, red, black, and pale horses, each riding in on a storm of judgment, following a pattern Jesus described in Matthew 24. Roll up your sleeves and dig into this awesome study.

Revelation 6 is a dividing line in the book of Revelation. Now we see what’s going on back on earth without the Church (now with Jesus in heaven). The drama continues as the Great Tribulation unfolds in orderly progression—seals, trumpets, bowls of wrath, judgment, ending the Tribulation. Then comes Jesus Christ to earth for the second time to execute God’s will. You won’t want to miss one thing.

If you’ve ever been a part of a great worship service—where Jesus’ name is lifted high by everyone singing with all their hearts—then you’ve had a glimpse of heaven! That’s the scene we’ll hear more about in our study of Revelation 5 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee when all creation will worship Jesus Christ as Savior and Sovereign of the universe.

Have you ever thought about just what you’ll be doing in heaven? You won’t be bored, that’s for sure. In this study of Revelation 4 we get a look into the throne room of heaven and catch a glimpse at some of the ways we’ll spend our time in God’s presence. We’ll hear about the first great worship scene in heaven—and about four living creatures, 24 elders, and a book with seven seals.

Now in our continuing study of Revelation, the scene shifts from earth to heaven. Jesus is central, directing all events as the Lamb who died for the sins of the world; He is now the Judge at the throne of God. Only the Holy Spirit could describe what we read about heaven in this passage. Get ready for awesome things.

In this, the final study in the seven churches of Revelation, invite the Holy Spirit to teach you this special message from the Lord Jesus to all the churches. Enjoy the picture of fellowship as the Lord Jesus knocks at the heart’s door of the sinner. If you open the door to let Him in, “I will come in and dine with him.” Come feed on the Word of God and get to know Christ better.

The church at Laodicea was rich and in a rich city. Money was important to them. They were self sufficient. Worldly wealth was their measuring rod for success while spiritual values were ignored. Find out how Jesus described them (it’s not pretty) and take to heart His charge to turn back to Him and get on fire for God.

An onsite visit to the church in Laodicea explains why Jesus had only condemnation for this church. “Lukewarm” described their water system and their compromised devotion of Him. How could they be so half-hearted towards Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, the Faithful Witness, the Amen Himself? Listen with your whole heart to discover how not to lose your fervor for God.

In this study of Revelation 3, Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us about a church that was true to the Word of God. The church of Philadelphia represents all churches the world over that remain true to preaching and living out God’s Word. Dr. McGee loved one verse in this passage so much it became Thru the Bible’s theme verse.

If you visited the church of Sardis in the first century, you could only get in the city by one entrance. The city itself was on the top of a mountain, secure unless the guards fell asleep. To this church, the Lord says, “Wake up and watch out! Don't you go to sleep!” If you feel a little drowsy, dive into this study of Revelation 3 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

The letter to the church in Thyatira was a warning. Jesus is judging His church. He is pictured with eyes like fire, searching them out. His feet are like burnished brass, representing judgment. But Jesus also commended them for their love for Him and how it prompted works of service, faith, patience, and endurance—all produced by the Holy Spirit. A practical study from Dr. J. Vernon McGee on this fifth church of Revelation.

Did you know Satan has a base of operations on earth? Jesus revealed through the apostle John where Satan’s headquarters were in the early days of the church in this study in Revelation 2-3. Dr. J. Vernon McGee reminds us today that even though Satan is loose and ruling like the prince of this world, Jesus promised He was greater than any spiritual enemy. We know who wins.

As the Bible Bus arrives in Revelation 2, we’ll hear about the suffering the people in the church in Smyrna experienced. Likely you’ve seen your share of suffering, too. While we hate pain and try to avoid it, God’s Word teaches us God uses it for our good. Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, addresses the important question, “Why do God’s children suffer?” and one of his answers may surprise you.

Remember when you first came to the Lord? Remember your enthusiasm? Your commitment? Your love for Him? The promise of this first letter to the church of Ephesians is that if we’re in right relationship with Jesus Christ, then all other relationships will right themselves, too. The secret is turning—maybe it’s turning your back on sin, maybe it’s turning back to God, maybe it’s turning to Christ for salvation for the first time. Come ready to listen and do what God prompts you to do.

Ever wish you could get a personal letter from Jesus? Well, seven churches in Asia did. They came through the apostle John’s pen but were inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls these “God’s love letters to churches.” They were an encouragement and sometimes a warning to the first recipients of this message, and they do the same for us who listen to them today.

Some think the book of Revelation is filled with mysteries. And perhaps it is. The word mystery in Scripture means “a sacred secret which has not been revealed before.” Discover what God reveals about the things which are (about the church) and the things which will be (the church raptured and what happens on earth after the church leaves). Past. Present. Future. What a great story!

Someday, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, the Lord Jesus Himself will descend from heaven and with a voice that sounds like a war trumpet call His church from the earth to be with Him forever. Until that moment, Jesus is before God’s throne as our advocate, our Great High Priest. Come learn more from this passage Dr. McGee called “one of the most thrilling sections in the Word of God.”

Who holds all these titles: Faithful witness, Firstborn of the dead, the Prince of the kings of the earth, He who loved us, He who washed us, He who made us kings and priests. Savior, Bridegroom, the Lover of our souls, the great “Amen.” Can you guess? Come learn more about the Lord Jesus Christ in our study of Revelation. To Him be the glory and the authority unto the ages of the ages.

Want to read and understand the book of Revelation? Then you’ll be blessed! According to what we’ll study in these first verses, “blessed are those who read or teach and those that hear.” A three-fold blessing comes from reading, hearing, and keeping what you learn now from this magnificent book. And to find out what’s so special about the number seven—dive in!

The title of the book of “Revelation” (singular) points to a singular event: The uncovering, unveiling, or revelation of Jesus Christ. We met Jesus in the Gospels when He took on skin, but the Gospels only tell half the story. The book of Revelation completes the picture. Right here at the start, ask the Spirit to teach you what only He can explain.

"The book of Revelation is one of the most organized books in the Bible. It divides itself,” says Dr. J. Vernon McGee, our teacher. If you’ve tried to read Revelation but got confused by all the symbols, then come along for a carefully choreographed dance through the pages that describe how God brings everything to completion.

We live in difficult times that seem to have no solutions. But when it looks like the evil in this world is going to win, we can read this last book of the Bible and know everything is going to work out. But isn’t Revelation full of frightening events and pictures? Yes, but we’ll learn in this amazing study why we can put our confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Hint: He wins.) Stay till the end.

The Sun of Righteousness in the Old Testament is also the Bright and Morning Star of the New Testament. Of course, that Star is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the focus and the “star” of the entire Word of God. This concluding study of Malachi examines God’s final words to Israel before a period of silence lasting 400 years.

Do you have a guest book for visitors in your home? Or do you use one for special events like weddings and parties? God also keeps a “book of remembrance,” and we’re included. Malachi tells us more about this book as he leads us into his important prophecy regarding the Day of the Lord and the Sun of Righteousness.

Malachi’s discussion of tithing continues as we explore the important connection between giving, fellowship, and worship. Will Israel heed these warnings? Will we?

The people are robbing God of tithes and offerings, so God’s rebuke of Israel (through the prophet Malachi) continues. Join us as Malachi focuses on the uncomfortable subject of giving, and hear more about tithing under the Mosaic legal system and how it relates to us today. The answers may surprise you.

Malachi has spoken in depth about Israel’s social sins; next he addresses their idolatry, fascination with the occult, lying, and idol worship. Dr. McGee calls these “religious sins.” As the story unfolds, God attempts to detour Israel from destruction while the people continue to ask Him sarcastic questions and avoid repentance.

The people of Israel are bored with their ritualistic worship and God is tired of their hypocrisy. As many begin to ask, “Where is the God of justice?” God tells them about two messengers to come. (Hint: Look ahead to 400 years later—the answers are found in all four Gospels.)

In our continuing study of divorce and marriage in Malachi chapter 2, Dr. McGee reminds us that marriage itself is sanctioned by God and is a picture of Christ’s love for us and our response to it. We’ll also hear more about how Israel’s social sins (and that of any nation) are closely linked to their destruction.

What reasons for divorce were permitted under the Mosaic Law? What are the grounds for a Christian to divorce today? The answers are clear as the prophet Malachi speaks directly to Israel and addresses their sin.

The divorce rate continues to run rampant. But according to Dr. J. Vernon McGee, divorce is not the problem, it’s merely a symptom. The real issue is marriage! Israel had the same problems. Malachi addresses the feigned innocence and pretend ignorance of those who defiled their marriages by telling them God no longer received their offerings. Find out how that relates to us as Dr. McGee takes us through an extended look at Malachi 2:10-15.

One of the most frequent and controversial topics pastors and Bible teachers have to address is divorce. The prophet Malachi did, too. Find out what he says to the Israelites who were leaving their wives for foreign girls who worshipped idols and how His message applies to us today.

Whether we are pastors, deacons, or church members, there is certainly a message for each of us in Malachi 2. As we study the life of Levi (and his descendants) we’re reminded that no one can serve God without a reverence for His name.

“I’d rather be the worst sinner on this earth—even a gangster or murderer—than to be the minister who goes into the pulpit with an unbelieving heart and gives pious platitudes.” That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tells us as we examine the three sins pastors must avoid and hear how God requires our sincerity and reverence in worship.

The little book of Malachi can be uncomfortable to study. Instead of pointing fingers at others, it helps us take a serious look at our own lives and ask tough questions like, “Am I giving my best to God?” Learn to recognize the warnings the Israelites ignored (the insincerity and hypocrisy in their hearts and worship) and see how the same things are a concern for us.

What does it mean to live a life after God? The Israelites and Malachi disagreed on the answer. We’ll watch Malachi address the priests’ arrogance and expose their blemished rituals as an outward show. As Dr. McGee tells us, “God was telling them what they sacrifice is really a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Any imperfect offering was an insult to Him.”

Who was Malachi? Was he a man or an angel? Together we examine the evidence and discover, ultimately, it’s “the message not the man that matters.” Travel with us through Malachi, and see him confront the Israelites on many of the same issues Nehemiah did, including: the defilement of the priesthood, the foreign marriages and divorce of Israelite wives, and neglecting their giving to God.

Can you imagine a world where everything is dedicated to the service of God—where even the pots and pans in your kitchen sing of the holiness of God? That’s in the Millennial Kingdom when God’s peace covers the earth. Discover more details about this amazing time period on God’s calendar in our final study of Zechariah.

Zechariah prophesies about end times with a description of the “Day of the Lord,” including the tragic last siege of Jerusalem and the glorious advent of the Messiah.

What will happen to the saints living in the Great Tribulation period? Learn more as Zechariah gives further details about the coming Millennium.

Our conversation of world peace continues as Zechariah describes the second coming of Jesus Christ and we gain a glimpse of His glorious kingdom.

Zechariah tells of the pivotal day when God will pour out the Holy Spirit upon Israel, and the Jews will recognize their Messiah and mourn for their rejection of Him.

Although Jerusalem will become the center of the antichrist’s activity, in this study we learn that ultimately it becomes a refuge for God’s people.

s the world ready for the antichrist? As we turn the pages of Zechariah, Dr. McGee says, “Although there is bad news ahead for this world, we can look beyond these things and rejoice in the hope and promise of Jesus Christ’s return.”

Our study of Zechariah, also known as the prophet of hope, continues with “Zechariah’s parable” as we see a picture of Israel’s rejection of the Messiah and the consequent destruction of their nation.

Some people believe God has given up on the ten so-called “lost tribes” of Israel. But were they ever really lost? That’s one of the great things our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee discusses in our continuing study of Zechariah.

“Jesus is the only one in the saving business today.” That’s the straight talk we get from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in this study of Zechariah. Learn more about amazing prophecy and God’s future plan for Israel and the entire world.

Did you know the devil imitates Bible prophecy? He’s been using the same scheme from the beginning of time. Discover what that scheme is and the only thing that is guaranteed to defeat Satan’s plans.

Peace on earth. We’re going to hear that phrase a lot as our study of Zechariah continues. But is it possible? Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells where this peace might come from, and it may be different than we think.

Remember when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a small donkey on what we call “Palm Sunday”? The people went crazy, celebrating and waving palm fronds, shouting “Hosanna!” Hear Zechariah’s prophecy of this event and get a broader picture of the important statement Jesus was making.

Alexander the Great was a cruel and brutal general, but did you know the prophet Zechariah foretold his story some 200 years before? Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through this amazing prophecy and outlines its fulfillment.

Our study of Israel’s past, present, and future continues as Zechariah furthers his description of the Millennium and tells of the first coming of Jesus Christ.

There is a glorious future that awaits God’s chosen—that’s the picture we’ll see in this study of Zechariah 8. Follow along and take a look at the day when the people and land are restored by the grace of God.

Why doesn’t God answer our prayers? That’s the question the Israelites were asking, and it’s a question many of us ask too. Find out from the Old Testament prophet, Zechariah, why God didn’t answer them, and perhaps we’ll discover why He may not be answering us today.

Are you a good person? Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers that question for himself, and for you and me in this study of Zechariah 7. Follow along as he takes a look at traditions in the church today (baptism and communion) and how we should approach them.

The people in Israel were bored with their rituals, and God became bored with their worship. Follow along as their continuing story of disobedience and God’s reaction unfolds.

Do ceremonies and rituals matter in our worship? In this study, we’ll learn the key to answering this question is the state of the heart. As Dr. McGee tells us, “When the heart (our relationship with God) is right, the ritual is right; when the heart is wrong, the ritual is wrong.”

Zechariah’s ten visions tell a story and outline history for us. In this powerful study, we’ll be reminded that God’s purpose is not for nations to prosper, but for Jesus Christ to reign—and God’s purpose, not man’s, will prevail.

Whether you’re a practiced student of prophecy or you find it intimidating, you’ll appreciate this look at Zechariah’s visions. Dr. McGee zeros in on the four chariots of judgment Zechariah saw in his vision and tells us about the significance of “the branch” that represents Jesus Christ.

When will God say “enough” to evil? Find out in Zechariah’s tenth vision, as he pictures the world at war like history has never experienced before. As Dr. J. Vernon McGee reverently describes it, “the red horseman rides through the earth, and all hell will break loose.”

We continue our study of Zechariah’s bizarre, yet meaningful, vision of the flying scroll and learn how God will judge greed and commercialism in Israel.

Are the Ten Commandments a thing of the past? Or do they have value for us today? Discover the answer to that question as we study Zechariah’s important vision of the flying scroll.

Our exploration of what it takes to serve the Lord continues as we take a deeper look at Zechariah’s vision of the lampstand and learn more about the importance of the Holy Spirit within our lives.

Do you have what it takes to serve the Lord? Find out as we explore Zechariah’s vision of the lampstand and the important message it has for us today.

Can a Christian sin? If so, what are the consequences? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we dig deeper into Zechariah’s vision of Joshua.

Dr. McGee says, “Zechariah’s head may be ‘up in the clouds,’ but his prophecy helps us see ourselves down on earth with a much better perspective.” Learn more about the continuity between Zechariah’s seemingly separate visions and how they can help us walk with the Lord.

Zechariah’s visions continue with a look at the future of Israel. Learn more about the reign of the Prince of Peace and why this prophecy should encourage us as much as it encouraged the people of Israel.

Compared to New York, Paris, or Rome, the city of Jerusalem would hardly qualify as one of the world’s most popular cities, but in this study of Zechariah, we learn that in the future, Jerusalem will be “the center of the earth.” Hear how it will be rebuilt, restored, and inhabited after the Great Tribulation.

“Is world peace possible?” As we study Zechariah’s vision of the four horns and four workmen, Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers this question and reminds us that all prophecy must be put in light of God’s eternal program.

Even though there’ll be no peace in this world until Jesus returns, as believers we can have peace in our hearts when we allow Jesus to be our Lord and Savior. That’s one of the important things we’ll hear in this study of Zechariah’s first vision.

The book of Zechariah contains more messianic prophecies than any of the other minor prophets. In the dark day of discouragement which blanketed the remnant, Zechariah saw the glory in all of the rapture and vision of hope. Be encouraged by this Old Testament prophet and priest.

“Let’s be faithful and then let’s work.” That’s the wisdom our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee leaves us with as we learn from the life of Zerubbabel and realize we may never know how important our work is for God.

Our study of important life lessons continues as we learn from Haggai how we today can make our hearts right with God and receive His blessings.

If you’re standing between a rock and a hard place today, you aren’t alone. Learn from Haggai that even in the hard places, we stand in the love of God. As Dr. McGee says, “Although His love may include a lot of hammering and chiseling—it’s all intended to make us more like Jesus.”

Some day in heaven when God is passing out rewards, who do you think might be one of the most honored persons? Paul? Peter? Maybe it’s someone you’ve never heard of and whose story has never been told. Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us surprising insight to that future scene.

The writer of Proverbs says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” That’s the same important message we receive in this study from the Old Testament prophet Haggai who reminds us to obey and fear God in all we do.

God may be speaking to us today through our difficult circumstances, even as He spoke to the people through Haggai. That’s what we see as we study the people’s response to Haggai’s message from the Lord.

“Where are you headed? What are your goals in life?” These are some of the important questions we’ll ponder as the prophet, Haggai, reminds the people to work hard, avoid laziness, and obey God’s commands to put Him first.

What happens when God’s people become complacent and lazy? Dr. McGee shares the answer to this question as we hear Haggai speak some uncomfortable truth to religious and civil leaders that can be applied to our lives today.

Pragmatic. A man of action. Preacher and practicer. That’s how one might describe the prophet Haggai. As our teacher Dr. McGee says, “Haggai doesn’t have his head in the clouds, he gets right down to the nitty gritty, where the rubber meets the road.” Learn more about Haggai and his relationship to Zechariah and Malachi.

How can believers stand for God in difficult days? Dr. McGee says the answer is really very simple: “He should be Lord of our lives. We should give Him glory. We should tell how wonderful He is, of his might and power. We need to hold Him up to the world.”

In this study, Jude provides an overview of man’s threefold nature and reminds us that our best protection against apostates is studying the Word and praying in the Spirit.

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