Lesson 1—Expectant Hope (October 1–7)

We looked at the end-time prophecies in Daniel 7; now let’s explore Revelation 13, see how it all connects, and discuss the predicted events.

How does the way the Bible addresses the issue of slavery point to God’s work concerning the issue of the human condition?

God has warned us of the coming persecution just as He warned the early Christian church—not to discourage us, but to strengthen and reassure.

Paul consistently demonstrated what it means to be focused solely on God and His mission. Let’s see what we can learn!

What is a theocracy? How and why has God’s theocracy changed over time?

Jesus’ trial reveals the similarities and differences between politics and religion as well as how dangerous it is when the two combine forces.

Delving a bit deeper into Jesus’ advice regarding the tension we experience from living simultaneously in the worlds of church and of state.

Exploring what Jesus said about true freedom and how to gain it.

Looking at a parable that offers insight into one of life’s most common questions: why is God waiting until the end to deal with bad people?

How did Jesus’ message appeal to people regardless of their vastly different backgrounds? How can we do the same?