Today’s Devotion
Topic : Everlasting Life or Everlasting Contempt? (Self Assessment )
Background: That we are in the end times is not debatable anymore. A careful study of the world around us today in comparison with biblical prophesy indicates that sooner than later, “…The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare (2 Peter 3: 10). What will be the fate of mankind after this terrible incidence? What will happen to the soul of man which never dies? Grab your bible, let us delve straight into our weekly bible study for a more detailed discussion.
Text : Daniel 12: 1- 3
1″At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people —everyone whose name is found written in the book —will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Amen
Questions:
i. What is your personal understanding about the term “End Time”, which has become popular among many christain theologians?
ii. According verse 1 of the passage above, the “end time will be characterised by a time of great distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations till then. Mention some of the physical signs of distress that should prompt that we are indeed living in the “end time”. (kindly read Matthew 24: 3- 13 & 2 Tim 3: 1-5)
iii. In your opinion, is there really going to be a judgement day where God judges both the living and the dead about how they lived on earth or this is all a frame up just to restrict man from enjoying life to the “fullest”? (read: Hebrews 9: 27, Ecclesiastes 12: 14, 1 Corinthians 4: 5).
iv. Daniel 12: 1 explains that all whose names were found in the “book of life” will be delivered. Is there any book at all like that in heaven? (read: Revelations 20: 15, Revelations 17: 8, Luke 10: 20, Hebrews 12: 22- 23, Philippians 4: 3, Exodus 32: 31- 33, Psalm 69: 27- 28)
v. Who are likely to have their names in that precious book and who are not? (read: Revelations 3: 5, Revelations 21: 27)
vi. Daniel in 12: 2, prophesied that after judgement, some will gain everlasting life while others everlasting contempt. Kindly explain (read John 3: 16, John 5: 24, John 5: 29, John 3: 36, Matthew 25: Matthew 46, 7: 13- 14)
vii. According to verse 3 of the passage above, those who are wise will shine like the brightness of heaven and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. How does this explain the importance of righteousness living and soul winning? (read: Proverbs 11: 30).
viii. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what manner of persons ought we be? (2 Peter 3: 11)
vx. What have you learnt from today’s study?
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