Day 1 – Christ Coming with Power and Glory

Searching the Scripture

Read Matthew 24:30: Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the

earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great

glory.

Answer the Following Questions:

1. Why was it that during the earthly ministry of Jesus His glory, power, and deity were veiled?

2. What is the significance of Jesus' return on clouds with power and glory?

3. Pentecostals have been known for their fervent expectation of the return of the Lord, but could it be

that we have lost this expectation? If so, why is it that we have not been able to maintain a truly and fully

biblical high sense expectancy?

4. Many believers are considered by the world as unimportant, but what does the return of Jesus with

power and glory tell us?

Day 2- The Rapture of the Church

Searching the Scripture

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17:

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the

Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with

a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in

the air. And thus, we shall always be with the Lord.

Answer the Following Questions:

1. Why is it that we should not confine our salvation to the future?

2. As you read the Book of Revelation, have you ever had the feeling that God has revealed too much

about the future and found yourself saying, "God, I trust You. Do what you will." Explain.

3. In what ways does the rapture of Church teach us that this world and history are in the hands of the

living God?

4. How would you go about explaining the significance of the rapture of the Church to a non-Christian?

Day 3 – The Tribulation Period

Searching the Scripture

Read Matthew 24: 21-22

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this

time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the

elect’s sake those days will be shortened.

Answer the Following Questions:

1. What is your understanding of the two phases of the second coming of Christ?

2. Are you able to indicate the theological significance of the premillennial second coming of Christ?

Explain.

3. What role will the Antichrist have during the tribulation period?

4. Why is it thought that the Battle of Armageddon will be the greatest battle of all time?

Day 4 – The Manifestation of the Man of Sin – the Antichrist

Searching the Scripture

Read 2 Thessalonians 2:4, 9-10:

... who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God

in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying

wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the

love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Answer the Following Questions:

1. What kind of man will the Antichrist be?

2. What will be the circumstances of those who come to faith in Christ during the Tribulation period?

3. What do you think the significance of the number 666 is?

4. What would you warn people about that may be setting the stage for the rapture of the Church?

5. Israel had its false gods. What were they? What are some of our false gods today?

Day 5 – A War on the Earth - Armageddon

Searching the Scripture

Read Revelation 19: 11-21:

Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and

True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head

were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe

dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen,

white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He

should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the

winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name

written:

KING OF KINGS AND

LORD OF LORDS.

Answer the Following Questions:

1. What are the two phases of the second coming of Christ?

2. Ever since the Garden of Eden there has been a struggle of good and evil. What is the biblical

evidence for this struggle? Give a brief description.

3. What do the Old Testament prophets say about the Battle of Armageddon?

4. Where will the Battle of Armageddon be fought?

5. Who will be involved in the Battle of Armageddon?

6. What is the significance of hope in regard to the return of Christ?