Introduction: Are you a student of Bible Prophecy? End time? Eschatology? By the way, we are not talking about “Dooms day” teaching. Instead, bible prophecy brings HOPE to the hurting and HELP to the helpless! This devotion will examine five reasons for studying bible Prophecy.

1. Because Bible Prophecy is a FAITH BUILDER! (1John 3:1-3)

“1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”

Did you notice that studying the coming of Jesus Christ produces holy living – pure and productivity – not lazy and lackadaisical? After all, if we believed that Jesus could return tonight, which He could, it should make us more serious about preparing for it the best we can. Do you agree?

2. Because Bible Prophecy is a Scriptural ENLIGHTENER! (Matt 24:3,4)

“3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4And Jesus answered and said unto them…”

The last week of our Lord was spent pouring into His disciples. This Olivet discourse (sermon) is all about what to expect during the end time – Bible prophecy. One third-1/3 of our bibles are filled with prophecy- events foretold – and events fulfilled. That is extremely important for the student of Scripture. Developing a biblical worldview is a must for every CHRISTian. How are you doing?

3. Because Bible Prophecy is a CHRISTian PREPARER! (2Cor 5:10)

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”

Is there going to be some accountability at the Judgment Seat of Christ for the believer? Yes. Studying and teaching Bible Prophecy helps prepare believers as we plan for the future. Either we will be rewarded or suffer loss; i.e. not salvation but crowns to cast at the feet of Jesus. Think about it.

4. Because Bible Prophecy is a Current Event Explorer! (1Chron 12:32)

“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.”

Reading and understanding current events in the light of Bible Prophecy lets followers of Jesus Christ know the times in which we are living and more importantly know what we ought to do. Therefore, we are not caught off guard when some major world event happens; i.e. when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Clarification is needed here. We do not look at the news and try to make it “FIT” the Bible. Instead, we read the Bible and then see what us going on in the news. There is a vast difference. Can you tell the times and the seasons in which we are living?

5. Because Bible Prophecy is a PRAYER DEVELOPER! (Luke 21:34-36)

“34And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. 35For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”

Jesus recommended watching and praying because end time events are going to intensify. Can you tell it is happening? Are you praying? How are you praying?