The Books of Daniel & The Revelation of Jesus Christ, and Eze., Jer., Isa., &c
Let us begin with a question.
Why ought we to read and study these things? God hath commanded us to "remember" that which has been, the past history, that we may see what He says about the Future is True, and has always been True, for it shows that only LORD God is God, and no others, for they cannot do as the LORD:
We are commanded to "understand", and are "blessed" when we obey Jesus, whose word comes from the Heavenly Father, and therefore to reject it, abuse it, neglect it, is to spurn not merely the Holy Spirit, but Jesus and the Father Himself:
Let us learn of Him, and ask the questions of His Word.
Let us begin with a question.
Why ought we to read and study these things? God hath commanded us to "remember" that which has been, the past history, that we may see what He says about the Future is True, and has always been True, for it shows that only LORD God is God, and no others, for they cannot do as the LORD:
Isaiah 46:9 KJV - Remember the former things of old: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else; [I am] God, and [there is] none like me,
Isaiah 46:10 KJV - Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
We are told to "take heed" unto Prophecy, for Prophecy is a Light, which shines into the Darkness of the Future, as headlights upon vehicle at night, that we may see what is coming and prepare for it, for the Prophecies point to Jesus Christ. Prophecy is given to be redemptive, not for mere knowledge of things to come.Isaiah 46:10 KJV - Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
2 Peter 1:19 KJV - We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
Why read study the Books of Daniel and The Revelation of Jesus Christ?
We are commanded to "understand", and are "blessed" when we obey Jesus, whose word comes from the Heavenly Father, and therefore to reject it, abuse it, neglect it, is to spurn not merely the Holy Spirit, but Jesus and the Father Himself:
Revelation 1:1 KJV - The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified [it] by his angel unto his servant John:
For the Disciples had asked Jesus several questions, one of which was dealing with the "end of the world":
Matthew 24:3 KJV - And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
Then we see in the context of answering, Jesus gives us a key place to look, and so that we may come to understand:
Matthew 24:15 KJV - When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand: )
Mark 13:14 KJV - But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
For we are told that the "wise" would "understand", even as Gabriel was sent to help Daniel to "understand" the visions given:Mark 13:14 KJV - But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
Daniel 12:10 KJV - Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
How are we to "understand" these things then? Are we to guess, or conjecture, or postulate, or presume to interpret privately? Scripture answers, "No.", and we must "know" this "first":
2 Peter 1:20 KJV - Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
2 Peter 1:21 KJV - For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Let us follow the rules of Scripture itself, given by God, even the Holy Spirit - 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21:2 Peter 1:21 KJV - For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Isaiah 8:20 KJV - To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them.
Isaiah 28:10 KJV - For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, [and] there a little:
1 Corinthians 14:32 KJV - And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
John 10:35 KJV - " ... the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken."
1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
2 Corinthians 13:1 KJV - "... In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established."
&c.
Therefore, let us then go to them, and pray before so doing, asking for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who will lead us into all Truth - John 16:13, and humble ourselves before God, and to be teachable by Him.Isaiah 28:10 KJV - For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, [and] there a little:
1 Corinthians 14:32 KJV - And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
John 10:35 KJV - " ... the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken."
1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
2 Corinthians 13:1 KJV - "... In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established."
&c.
Let us learn of Him, and ask the questions of His Word.
Matthew 7:7 KJV - Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Isaiah 1:18 KJV - Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
To the Books!Isaiah 1:18 KJV - Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.