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.

Jesus on Every Page
History - God’s Special People – Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - Biblical narrative is history. The narrative tells us about God’s character and God’s plan for us.
TEXT - Joshua 1:1-9

OUTLINE
1. The Bible uses hundreds of stories to tell one story.
* Narrative
* Poetry
* Prophecy
* Gospel
* Epistles

2. The narrative portions of the Bible are history.
* God is the hero of the story.
* These stories are true.
* Stories tell what happened.
* Stories are incomplete.
* Stories are descriptive, not prescriptive.

3. God keeps his promises.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

NEXT STEPS
1. Dig deeper at Bibleproject.com
2. Be encouraged - God is in control of history.