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THE BEGINNING AND THE END (In Revelations – Page 2319)

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The Bible records for us the beginning of the world and the end of the world. The story of mankind, from beginning to end – from the fall into sin to redemption and God’s ultimate victory over evil – is found in the pages of the Bible.

GenesisRevelation
The sun is createdThe sun is not needed
Satan is victoriousSatan is defeated
Sin enters the human raceSin is banished
People run and hide from GodPeople are invited to live with God for ever
People are cursedThe curse is removed
Tears are shed, with sorrow for sinNo more sin, no more tears or sorrow
The garden and earth are cursedGod’s city is glorified, the earth is made new
The fruit from the tree of life is not tobe eatenGod’s people may eat from the tree of life
Paradise is lostParadise is regained
People are doomed to deathDeath is defeated, believers live for ever with God

THE NAMES OF JESUS (Page 2293)

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ReferenceJesus’ nameReferenceJesus’ name
1:8The Alpha and the Omega5:5Root of David
1:8Lord5:6Lamb
1:8Almighty7:17Shepherd
1:13Son of Man12:10Christ
1:17The First and the Last19:11Faith and True
1:18The Living One
2:18Son of God19:13Word of God
3:14Witness19:16King of kings
4:11Creator19:16Lord of lords
5.5Lion of the tribe of Judah22:16The Morning Star

Scattered among the vivid images of the book of Revelation is a large collection of names for Jesus. Each one tells something of his character and highlights a particular aspect of his role within God’s plan.

SALVATION THROUGH FAITH (Page 2151)

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 Religion by Self-effortSalvation by Faith
GoalPlease God by our own good deedsTrust in Christ and then live to please God
MeansPractice, diligent service, discipline, and obedience, in hope of rewardConfess, submit, and commit yourself to Christ’s control
PowerGood, honest effort through self-determinationThe Holy Spirit in us helps us do good work for Christ’s kingdom
ControlSelf-motivation; self-controlChrist in me; I in Christ
ResultsChronic guilt, apathy, depression, failure, constant desire for approvalJoy, thankfulness, love, guidance, service, forgiveness

Salvation by faith in Christ sounds too easy for many people. They would rather think that they have done something to save themselves.  Their religion becomes one of self-effort that leads either to disappointment or pride, but finally to eternal death.  Christ’s simple way is the only way, and it alone leads to eternal life.

RIGHTEOUSNESS AND WICKEDNESS

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Proverbs often compares the life-styles of the wicked and the righteous, and makes a strong case for living by God’s pattern. The advantages of righteous living and the disadvantages of wicked living are pointed out.  The kind of person we decide to be will affect every area of our lives.

 RighteousWickedReferences
Outlook on lifeHopefulFearful10:24
Concerned about the welfare of God’s creationEven their kindness is cruel12:10
Understand justiceDon’t understand justice28:5
Response to lifeCovered with blessingsCovered with violence10:6
Bent on evil16:30
Give thought to their waysPut up a bold front21:29
Persevere against evilBrought down by calamity24:15, 16
Hate those with integrity29:10
How they are seen by othersAre appreciatedDo not endure13:15
Lead others into sin16:29
Conduct is uprightConduct is devious21:8
Are not to desire the company of godless peoplePlot violence24:1, 2
Others are glad when they triumphOthers hide when they rise to power28:12
Care for the poorUnconcerned about the poor29:7
Detest the dishonestDetest the upright29:27
Quality of lifeStand firmSwept away10:25
Delivered by righteousnessTrapped by evil desires11:6
No real harm befalls themConstant trouble befalls them12:21
Income results in treasureIncome results in trouble15:6
Avoid evil16:17
Are bold as lionsAre fearful constantly28:1
Will be safeWill suddenly fall28:18
Short-term resultsWalks securelyWill be found out10:9
Reward with prosperityPursued by misfortune13:21
Long-term resultsGod protects themGod destroys them10:29
Will be punished for rebellion17:11
Eternal expectationsNever uprootedWill not remain10:30
Earn a sure rewardEarn deceptive wages11:18
End only in goodEnd only in wrath11:23
Will stand firmWill be overthrown12:7
Have a refuge when they dieWill be brought down by calamity14:32
God’s opinion of themDelights in the goodDetests the perverse11:20
Evil people will bow to themThey will bow to the righteous14:19

REAL LEADERSHIP

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Mark gives us some of the best insights into Jesus’ character.

Herod as a leader:  Selfish

Jesus as a leader:  Compassionate

Herod as a leader:  Murderer

Jesus as a leader:  Healer

Herod as a leader:  Political opportunist

Jesus as a leader:  Just and good

Herod as a leader:  Political opportunist

Jesus as a leader:  Servant

Herod as a leader:  King over small territory

Jesus as a leader:  King over all creation

PRINCIPLES TO LIVE BY (Page 703)

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King David gave his son Solomon principles to guide him through life (see 1 Chronicles 28:9, 10). These same ideas are ones that any Christian parent would want to present to a child:

  1. Get to know God personally.
  2. Learn God’s commands and discover what he wants you to do.
  3. Worship God with wholehearted devotion.
  4. Serve God with a willing mind.
  5. Be faithful.
  6. Don’t become discouraged.

PROPHECIES FULFILLED BY THE RETURN OF ISRAEL FROM EXILE (In EZRA – Page 765)

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ReferenceProphecyApproximate DateFulfilment DateSignificance
Isaiah 44.28Cyrus would be used by God [Wall] to guarantee the return of a remnant. Jerusalem would be rebuilt and the temple restored.688 B.C.539 B.C.As God [Wall] named Cyrus even before he was born, God [Wall] knows what will happen – he is in control [Fiscal Year-End].
Jeremiah 25.12Babylon would be punished for destroying Jerusalem and exiling God’s [Wall’s] people.605 B.C.539 B.C.Babylon was conquered by Cyrus the Great. God [Wall] may seem to allow evil to go unpunished, but consequences for wrongdoing are inevitable.  God [Wall] will punish evil.
Jeremiah 29.10The people would spend 70 years in Babylon, then God [Wall] would bring them back to their homeland.594 B.C.538 B.C.The 70 years of captivity passed (see the third note on 1.1), and God [Wall] provided the opportunity for Zerubbabel to lead the first group of captives home. God’s [Wall’s] plans may allow for hardship, but his desire is for our good.
Daniel 5.17-30God had judged the Babylonian empire.   It would be given to the Medes and the Persians, forming a new world power.539 B.C.539 B.C.Belshazzar was killed and Babylon was conquered the same night. God’s [Wall’s] judgment is accurate and swift.  God [Wall] knows the point of no return  in each of our lives.  Until then, he allows the freedom for us to repent and seek his forgiveness.
 God, through his faithful prophets, predicted that the people of Judah would be taken into captivity because of their sinfulness. But he also predicted that they would return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city [Seat], the temple, and the nation.

PROPHETS – FALSE AND TRUE (In 1 KINGS – Page 579)

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False ProphetsTrue Prophets
Worked for political purposes to benefit themselvesWorked for spiritual purposes to serve God and the people
Held positions of great wealthOwned little or nothing
Gave false messagesSpoke only true messages
Spoke only what the people wanted to hearSpoke only what God told them to say – no matter how unpopular

The false prophets were an obstacle to bringing God’s word to the people. They would bring messages that contradicted the words of the true prophets.  They gave “messages” that appealed to the people’s sinful natures and comforted their fears.  False prophets told people what they wanted to hear.  True prophets told God’s truth.