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 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
1) at the first coming and
2) at the second coming?
1) First Coming: John the Baptist
2) 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 we will understand Revelation as well
Who do the wheat and the weeds represent in the parable of Mt 13:24-30?
The wheat represent the sons of the kingdom.
The weeds represent the sons of the evil one.
1) Who is the author of the Bible?
2) How many people did the author use to record the Bible?
1) God
2) about 35 people
"I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe."
Jn 14:29
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.
1) Jesus spoke figuratively to hide the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven from his enemies
2) 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
"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)
b) darkness (night)
c) Treasures (pearls, gold)
a) Light (day): word of life
b) darkness (night): ignorance of the word
c) 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) OT: Darkness
b) First Coming: Light
c) Second Coming: Light
How many types of birds are there? What do each of these types of bird represent?
There are two types of bird: Holy Spirit and Evil Spirits
What is the food at the proper time at the 2nd Coming?
Believe in the fulfillment of the New Testament Prophecies
“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
How can we become the vessels of God
Empty out Satan's food and place God's food in us
Please list 4/7 of the eras in the Bible
1. Creation of the Word
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) Cense, incense, c) incense smoke, d) Pot
a) Fire: Word of destruction and judgment
b) Censer, incense: Person's heart, prayer
c) Incense smoke: Prayers of the saints being delivered to God
d) Pot: Organization like a church