Prophecy
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Article 11: Nathan and David – Prophetic Rebuke over Sin
1. IntroductionOne of the most striking direct confrontations between a prophet and king occurs when Nathan confronts King David over his sin with Bathsheba. This interaction reveals prophetic courage and royal accountability within the same generation. 2. Historical and Biblical ContextDavid, Israel’s revered king, committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged…
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The Rebuilding or Significance of the Temple (End Time)
Biblical Basis: A. Historical Context of the Jewish Temples Academic References: B. Prophetic Expectations of a Third Temple Fulfilment Expectation and Contemporary Evidence: Academic References: C. Symbolic Interpretations within New Testament Theology Fulfilment Evidence (Non-literal): Academic References: D. Islamic, Political, and Eschatological Tensions Fulfilment Evidence and Present Relevance: Academic References:…
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11.7 Seraphim / Cherubim
🔹 Story 1: Cherubim Guarded the Tree of Life After the Fall Main Characters: God (Yahweh), cherubim, Adam, EveStory Summary: After Adam and Eve sinned and were expelled from the Garden of Eden, God placed cherubim with a flaming sword to guard the way to the Tree of Life, preventing…
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11.8 Antichrist / Beast
🔹 Story 1: The Beast from the Sea in Revelation Main Characters: Beast from the sea, dragon (Satan), the worldStory Summary: In John’s vision, a beast rises from the sea with ten horns and seven heads, receiving authority from the dragon (Satan). It blasphemes God, wages war against the saints…
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11.9 Beasts of Daniel / Revelation
🔹 Story 1: Daniel’s Vision of Four Beasts from the Sea Main Characters: Daniel, four beasts, Ancient of DaysStory Summary: Daniel saw four beasts rise from the sea—a lion with wings, a bear with ribs, a leopard with four heads, and a terrifying fourth beast with iron teeth and ten…
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PART IV: United Monarchy (c. 1050–930 BCE)
Reign of Saul – First King Introduction and Royal InaugurationThe reign of Saul marks the formal beginning of Israel’s monarchy, transitioning the nation from a loose tribal confederation to a centralised kingdom. Saul, the son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, is divinely chosen and prophetically anointed by Samuel…
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PART XII: Theological and Prophetic Framework
Prophecies of Exile and Return Introduction: Covenant, Exile, and RestorationThe themes of exile and return form a foundational theological framework within the Hebrew Bible and Jewish history. Rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, the exile is portrayed not merely as a political or military consequence but as…