Surprise Medley 1
What is the role of the lampstand?
» Prepare the way for the Lord
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
» Jn 1:1
What are the 4 contents of the Bible?
» History, Instructions (Moral Teachings), Prophecy and Fulfillment
Which era are we living in today?
» Era of Revelation and Re-creation
How many books are there in the BIble? How many are in the Old Testament and the New Testament respectively?
» Total: 66, Old Testament: 39, New Testament: 27
Who is/are the lampstand at the first coming and the second coming?
» First Coming: John the Baptist
» Second Coming: Seven stars and seven golden lampstand
“This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God."
» Lk 8:11
The Bible divides both the spiritual and physical worlds into two types of kingdoms. What are those two types?
» God’s kingdom and Satan’s kingdom
Are we living in the time of the day or night?
» Time of Day = Since the scroll is opened we now have the ability to understand the parables, eventually will understand Revelation as well.
TRIPLE POINTS
Who do the wheat and the weeds represent in the parable of Mt 13:24-30.
» The wheat represent the sons of the kingdom and the weeds represent the sons of the evil one.
DOUBLE POINTS
Who is the author of the Bible? How many people did the author use to record the Bible?
» God, about 35 people
"I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe."
» Jn 14:19
TRIPLE POINTS
What is the formula for a successful prayer?
» Fire (Word) + Incense (Prayer) = Smoke (Prayers lifted up)
What was the Word that needed to be understood in each era: a) First Coming, b) Second Coming.
a) Prophecy and fulfillment of the Old Testament
b) Prophecy and fulfillment of the New Testament (Revelation)
Give two reasons why Jesus spoke figuratively.
» Jesus spoke figuratively to hide the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven from his enemies and to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament.
Give the true meaning for each figurative term from the language of the kingdom of Heaven: a) Vessel (i.e bowl, or cup), b) Scale, and iron scepter
a) Vessel (i.e bowl, or cup): person’s heart or an organization like a church
b) Scale, and iron scepter: God’s word that weighs faith and deed, authority to rule
DOUBLE POINTS
"I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll."
» Rev 22:18-19
Give the true meaning for each figurative term from the language of the kingdom of Heaven: a) Light (day), darkness (night), b) Treasures (pearls, gold)
a) Light (day), darkness (night): word of life, ignorance of the word
b) Treasures (pearls, gold): word of truth
Please categorize each of these eras into the time of light or darkness: a) Old Testament, b) First Coming, c) Second Coming.
a) Old Testament: Darkness
b) First Coming: Light
c) Second Coming: Light
How many types of birds are there? What do each of these types of birds represent?
» There are two types of birds: holy spirits and evil spirits.
Into how many categories can the prophecies of the Bible be divided? What are those categories? (Hint: Think of the 3 types of animals)
» Three categories — Betrayal, Destruction, and Salvation
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
» Is 55:8-9
What are some animals that represent the: a) Betrayers, b) Destroyers
a) Betrayers: lost sheep, dogs, pigs
b) Destroyers: rats, leopard, lion, bear, serpent, dragon, locusts, wolves
DOUBLE POINTS
Please list 4/7 of the eras in the Bible.
» 1. Creation of the World, 2. Exodus and the Law, 3. Judges, 4. Kings, 5. Prophets, 6. Gospel of Heaven, 7. Revelation and Re-creation
Give the true meaning for each figurative term from the language of the kingdom of Heaven: a) Fire, b) Censer, incense, c) Incense Smoke, d) Pot
a) Fire: Word of destruction and judgment
b) Censer, Incense: Person’s heart, prayer
c) Incense smoke: The prayers of the saints being delivered to God
d) Pot: Organization like a church