Prophecies
Which prophecy speaks of “wars and rumors of wars, famines, and earthquakes”?
(Matthew 24:6–7)
What does “Son of man” mean?
(One born of man with normal humanity, God in the flesh)
In Revelation, when the Lord says “I come as a thief,” what does this mean?
(His coming is hidden, in flesh, unrecognized by appearance.)
What are the two stages of the Lord’s return?
(Secret arrival in flesh, open arrival on clouds)
What happens to those who only wait for the Lord on a cloud?
(They miss salvation and are punished in disasters.)
Who should we rely on most when it comes to understanding the Lord’s return: man’s prophecy, angels’ prophecy, or the Lord Jesus’ prophecy?
(Answer: The Lord Jesus’ prophecy)
Why can’t a spirit or angel be called “Son of man”?
(They are not born of man; they are spiritual beings.)
Why couldn’t people recognize Jesus 2000 years ago even though He performed miracles?
(His identity was hidden; without revelation, people couldn’t see He was God.)
Which stage happens first—secret or open?
(Secret in flesh, like a thief)
Who are considered “wise virgins”?
(Those who seek truth and listen to God’s voice)
Which verse says: “For as the lightning comes out of the east, and shines even to the west, so shall the coming of the Son of man be”?
(Matthew 24:27)
Why must the Son of man suffer many things and be rejected by this generation?
(Because God comes in ordinary flesh, hidden in identity, so many reject Him.)
If the Lord came openly on a cloud first, would He suffer rejection? Why or why not?
(No, because no one would dare resist a spiritual body.)
What does God accomplish in His secret arrival?
(Expresses truth, judges, perfects a group of overcomers)
Who are considered “foolish virgins”?
(Those who cling to notions and wait passively for a cloud appearanc
The parable of the ten virgins tells us we must be what kind of virgins?
(Wise virgins who prepare oil = seek truth & listen to God’s voice)
How many times has God become incarnate as the Son of man?
(Twice—first as Jesus 2000 years ago, second time in the last days.)
Why does Jesus emphasize listening to His “voice” instead of seeing His form?
(Because only His words can reveal His identity as God.)
When the Lord comes on the clouds openly, what happens?
(Reward the good, punish the wicked, judgment complete)
What did the Jews do 2000 years ago that we must avoid repeating?
(Rejected and crucified Jesus because of their notions)
Why do people have different answers about how the Lord will return, even though all read the Bible?
(Because they rely on different prophecies and human imagination instead of all the Lord’s words.)
Why is God’s incarnation more suitable for judgment work than appearing in Spirit form?
(Because people can approach Him, hear His words, and understand truth in human language.)
Fill in the blank: “My sheep ____ My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27).
(Hear)
Why will “all kindreds of the earth wail” when they see the Lord come on a cloud?
(Because they refused His secret coming and missed the chance to be saved.)
Summarize: What is the greatest danger of believing in the Lord but failing to welcome His secret return?
(Losing the chance to be overcomers, eternal regret, and punishment with the wicked.)