PPT-Bible Prophecy and the Middle East

Map of Mesopotamia Babylonians amp Medes Attack and destroy Nineveh 612BC Battle of Carchemish 606BC Israel 10 northern tribes Carried away by Assyria 734 732 amp 722 BC Map of Mesopotamia. Sermon Outline. Bible Facts. Accuracy Lost in Translations?. Preservation . of the Text. Evidence of the Bible’s Truthfulness from:. Science. Archeology/History. Prophecy. Summary. Bible Facts. 66 books written by 40 authors over 1,600 years. [By Ron . Halbrook. , adapted from . Evidences for God and His Creation. ]. . 2 Pet. 1:20-21. Introduction. 1. . 2 Pet. 1:20-21 . Fulfilled prophecies prove the Bible’s divine origin & inspiration. Jesus did not come into this world to save man from sin without being FORESHADOWED BY THE PROPHETS. Acts 3: 18. Specific Fulfilled Prophecies – Acts 2. Jesus’ Forerunner: Jesus will baptize in the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11. I. What is prophecy?. A. . The definition of the word prophecy. .. Prophecy is the supernatural ability to receive a message initiated by God and the grace to speak it forth. . 1. . Prophecy is to be initiated . I. Why is it difficult to think in terms of judging prophecy?. . A. Because prophecy is a gift of . the Spirit. .. B. Because of . the manner. in which prophecy is usually given.. . C. Because it is difficult to judge the gift without feeling that you are judging . Lesson 1. Why does this even matter?. OT prophecies regard the Messiah. We believe that Jesus is the Messiah, so he’d better fulfill those prophecies. If Jesus isn’t the Messiah, what does that mean for our faith?. Lesson . 5. Psalms. Forsaken because of other’s sins. Prophecy:. Psalm 22:1. 22:1 My . God, my God, why have You forsaken me. ? . Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. . 2 . O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer. Lesson 10. Isaiah. An unbelieving people. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 53:1. 53:1 . Who . has believed our message. ? And . to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? . Fulfillment:. John . 1. 2:37-38. Lesson . 2. Exodus. The Great “I AM”. Prophecy:. Exodus 3:13-15. 13 . Then Moses said to God, "Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I will say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you.' Now they may say to me, 'What is His name?' What shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, " I AM WHO I AM"; and He said, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ' I AM has sent me to you.'" 15 God, furthermore, said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ' The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is My name forever, and this is My memorial-name to all generations.. Lesson . 10. Isaiah. Declares things not yet done. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 46:10. 10 Declaring the end from the beginning. , And . from ancient times things which have not been done. , Saying. , ' My purpose will be established. Lesson . 7. Psalms. Kings bow down before Him. Prophecy:. Psalm . 72:11. 11 . And let all kings bow down before . him, All . nations serve him.. Fulfillment:. Matt 2:1-11. 11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. True prophecy must have been delivered prior to the event.. The prophecy must be detailed and specific, not vague or general in nature.. The prophecy must be beyond the power of man to foresee.. The prophecy must have a clear, understandable, and exact fulfillment.. Psalm 91:1-7. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.. SS7G5 The student will locate selected features in Southwestern Asia (Middle East). . a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Gaza Strip. .