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Our journey through Genesis reveals conditions on the earth are evil and spiritual warfare is rampant. Man's wickedness is great, and God is sorry He made man. The Bible Bus is about to go down a steep hill, so hang on.

Cain is angry with Abel. So angry, he commits the first murder in history. This sin leads to another and then another with more murder, violence, vengeance, and polygamy that spread like wildfire in the ancient world. Where will it end? Hop aboard the Bible Bus and find out.

Adam and Eve have turned from God and now God must respond. Our study of Genesis continues as God judges the serpent, the battle of good and evil begins, God gives us the first prophecy about the coming of the Messiah, and we meet Adam and Eve's children, Cain and Abel.

In Genesis 1 and 2 we learned about man walking with God in a garden and a beautiful marriage between a husband and a wife. Then, in chapter four we'll learn about jealousy, anger, murder, lying, wickedness, rebellion, and worst of all, a broken relationship with God. What happens in between? Travel with us through chapter 3, as Adam and Eve meet a serpent and, through their disobedience to God, everything changes.

As our study of Genesis continues, we're back in the garden of Eden where we see God “breathe” life into Adam, learn about the tree of good and evil, and witness as woman is created from Adam's rib.

It only took a few words to tell us everything God wanted us to know about the creation of the universe . . . but when it came to man, God gave more details. Find out what it means that man was created in God's image and what God intended for man from the very beginning.

When God made the heavens and the earth, were the days of creation a literal 24 hours or do they represent a longer period of time? That's what Dr. McGee covers in this study. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we witness the earth and everything around and in it be formed out of nothing.

Why did God create the universe? In this study, Dr. McGee gives us three excellent reasons and continues to look at the problems with the theory of evolution.

How did the world begin? Who or what brought it into existence? What really happened? Science and religion have come to some amazing and curious conclusions about the origins of the universe. Join Dr. McGee as he reviews some of these theories in light of Scripture.

All aboard! The Bible Bus embarks on an exciting journey through God's entire Word, beginning in Genesis, the book of firsts. Join as we get a quick overview of families in early history and hear about their covenant with God, the altar that is built, and judgments upon their sin.

Obey God's Word and pass it on. These are Dr. McGee's final thoughts as we conclude his guidelines for understanding Scripture. Don't miss this important study as he urges us to dive in and get to know God through His Word.

Do you enjoy devotionals in your study of the Bible? Find out what Dr. McGee thinks (the answer may surprise you) as we dig deeper into his seven practical guidelines for understanding God's Word.

Begin with prayer, read God's Word, study God's Word. In our continuing study of the seven steps of effective Bible study, Dr. McGee digs deeper into these three principles and reminds us that although it's not always easy, it's always worth it.

If the thought of opening your Bible and studying it from Genesis to Revelation seems overwhelming, you're in the right place. Join us as Dr. McGee gives us seven simple steps to help us read, study, and live out God's Word each day.

The Bible is the Word of God. But can we prove it? Dr. McGee offers five conclusive reasons we can trust it's true, including biblical preservation, archaeology, fulfilled prophecy, transformed lives, and because the Spirit of God makes it real.

What translation of the Bible should we use? How do we know if a church is accurately interpreting the Word of God? Answer those questions for yourself as Dr. McGee gives us five rules to follow as we study and interpret Scripture.

Can an intelligent person believe the Bible? Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers that important questions as we take a deeper look at the topics of revelation, inspiration, and illumination and find out why they are imperative as to studying God's Word.

Does God communicate with us? How? Discover the answer as Dr. J. Vernon McGee introduces four subjects about the Bible: revelation, inspiration, illumination, and interpretation. Understanding them helps us understand how God speaks to us today.

Dr. McGee recommends books and tools you need to study the Bible and reminds us that the most important study tip is to read the passage of Scripture over and over—before your study, after, and then again.

When you study the Word of God, you see His road map in your life and in the patterns of history. If you'd like to understand the Bible like that, join us as Dr. McGee shares his guidelines for discovering the truth God has for us. Then hop aboard the Bible Bus and use these new skills as we travel through all 66 books in five years.

Final things. We wrap up the book of Revelation in this final study of new things. New tree of life, new creation, a new relationship with God and the Lamb. This is all ahead for those who have been saved by the Lord Jesus Christ. Decide today to follow Him. Jesus says, “Yes, I am coming quickly”—but when these things begin to come to pass, He will already be right at the door.

The Bible opens with God creating the heavens and the earth, and it closes with God fully in control of all, including His own people. In the New Jerusalem flows the river of the Water of Life, and the throne of God is the living fountain supplying the water. Get a glimpse of all the other new and glorious things the children of God will enjoy in this new day of fellowship with each other and with God.

What will heaven be like? Let's begin our exploration with the twelve foundation stones on which the names of the apostles will be etched. These precious stones will include sapphires, jasper, diamond, emeralds, topaz. Just imagine how our new home will glimmer and shine! And Jesus, the light of the world, will live with us and His glory will shine out through these beautiful stones.

What will it feel like to be satisfied? In the picture of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, we see a beautiful world without sin and without hunger or thirst. All our longings will be satisfied in God. The fullness of His glory radiates to every corner. Walk the city gates and look down the streets in this overview of our new eternal home.

Ever wanted to start over? In the New Jerusalem Jesus is preparing for us, we will all get a new beginning. Sin will be dealt with once and for all. The tabernacle of God will be with us. All tears will be wiped away. Death will be no more. Look forward to the day when all things will be new in this study in Revelation 21.

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a world without sin? Or what it would feel like to be without a sin nature? Children of God will experience this new life someday in the New Jerusalem. We'll live under new laws of gravity and a new source of light—since God Himself will live with us, and He will be our light. This all takes place after the Millennium, after the Great White Throne judgment. Get your hope set on God in this study of all things new.

To everyone who thinks God will someday weigh their good works against their bad works and give them a pass into heaven, this study of Revelation 20 is sobering and honest. If your name isn't in the Book of Life, if you haven't received God's gift of salvation, then you will face the Great White Throne Judgment, where no one is saved. Believe on Jesus Christ today while God still gives you opportunity.

In a perfect world, would people follow the Lord? Our study in Revelation 20 says no. The Millennium is a time of testing people under ideal conditions—perfect government, perfect health, perfect peace. But when Satan is released, a great company follow him, revealing the terrible state of man's heart against God. Study now the last rebellion of Satan and man against God. You already know who wins.

In the study of eschatology (the end times), the dividing ground for the three major schools of interpretation is the Millennial Kingdom. When does it occur? Is it literal or figurative? Who is involved? Most agree that the Millennium is the final testing of man under ideal conditions. Dr. McGee explores this ground in this informative study of Revelation 20.

This is the moment we've been waiting for—out of the clouds, coming in great glory, the Lord Jesus Christ returns to earth on a white war horse. Behind Him are the angel armies. He's come to put down unrighteousness. Everyone trembles at the ominous sight of Him. Find out what happens to the armies of the earth assembled at Armageddon with just one word from the Lord. It's better than the best movie, for sure.

You're invited to a wedding! The Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, loves the church, His bride, and gave Himself for her. Now He receives her as His own and we will know Christ, really know Him, for the first time. The marriage takes place in heaven, but picture the moment the door of heaven opens and the Groom and His bride come forth, ready to celebrate the Marriage Supper of the Lamb on earth. A glorious study!

Did you know the word “hallelujah” is an Old Testament word, only used once (here in Revelation 19) in the New Testament? It means “praise the Lord”—reserved for final victory in battle. That's the right word to say here at the end of the Great Tribulation. We pause now and review the solemn path of the Tribulation in these last seven years.

Babylon's destruction brought the world to mourning and weeping, but in heaven they held a celebration. The saints prayed for this; the prophets and apostles predicted it. God has exonerated His name. Like a stone that makes a big splash and then disappears beneath the waves, Babylon comes to an end. The city that killed God's people is now slain.

People often ask when God will judge crooked politics and corporations. Today is the day for Babylon to be destroyed in the Tribulation. God said it would happen, and in a matter of one hour, the most influential metroplex on the planet is reduced to ashes—fit only for a place for demons to be imprisoned during the Millennium. This is an awesome win in this ongoing drama that sets up Christ's earthly kingdom. Don't doubt—God will deal with sin.

When the church was raptured, there was left behind on the earth the people who were religious but not saved. This false church became a political force to control the masses. Learn how this “harlot” as she is called (because she is not the bride of Christ) becomes used, abused, and finally eliminated in this ongoing drama of the Tribulation.

The first time Jesus said, “It is finished,” He was dying on the cross for our sins. Now He says it again as He draws the Great Tribulation to an end with a tremendous earthquake, like no one has ever experienced. But that's not the end yet. Discover the purifying judgment from the Lord like never before in this study from Revelation 16.

If you've been waiting for the “Battle of Armageddon”—this is it. Only instead of a single battle, Armageddon is a war, extending the length of Israel, lasting three and a half years. It's fought against the trinity of hell: Satan, Antichrist, and the False Prophet, who together make the armies of the world march against Israel, hoping to destroy God's purposes on the earth. It ends with the Lord Jesus Christ's return from heaven to establish His kingdom.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in full charge of the events that unfold in Revelation 15 and 16. Since He was the only one found worthy to open the seven-sealed book, He is the only one worthy to execute judgment against the followers of Antichrist who have received the mark of the beast. In this set of judgments, you'll be reminded of the plagues of Egypt—only worse.

Angels play an important role in Revelation. In Revelation 15, we are introduced to a new series of seven angels with seven plagues in the seven bowls of wrath. The repetition of “seven” whispers to us of completeness. These seven angels leave heaven's temple and the throne of mercy and act for God, administering justice instead of mercy.

We must face facts: Sin is an awful thing, it is in the world, and as sinners, we deserve judgment. That's what the Tribulation is … it's judgment. Only through the shed blood of Christ do we escape that judgment. God can't tolerate sin, so He pours out His wrath on it. That's what we'll witness in Scripture in Revelation 14.

When we met Jesus in His first coming, He shed His blood for mankind. But now He comes in judgment for those who rejected it. Revelation 14 pictures Him treading down the wicked, and it is their blood that is shed. Jesus is the Savior of the world, but He's also the Judge of all the world. In this ominous telling, we get a preview of the end.

How does the good news of the gospel and the bad news of judgment get proclaimed on the earth during the Great Tribulation? In the beginning, people are the messengers. By the end, the times will get so intense that only angels can get God's messages to the world. We'll learn about six different angels in this chapter.

What happens to God's people during the Great Tribulation? We discover that the Shepherd who began with 144,000 sheep is the Lamb. All 144,000 are with Him—not one is lost. He redeemed them. He sealed them. He kept them. And now He's standing with them as He begins His reign from Jerusalem. And those 144,000? They enter the millennial kingdom on earth singing with the heavenly chorus.

Today, in the world, the Holy Spirit is holding back evil. When He is removed from that office, evil men will be permitted to have their day. Revelation 13 describes that day when the Beast makes war and God tells His saints not to fight back, not to receive his mark, and not to despair. The narrative is building; don't miss the glorious end!

What can or can't Satan do? Only what God allows him to. When it looks as if everything is turned upside down, remember that. As the beasts are at their height of power under Satan's puppet strings, remember that Jesus Christ is in full control for every day of that three and a half years of the Great Tribulation. Satan's time is short.

The 7th trumpet introduces us to seven personalities. Now we'll meet the final two—the beast out of the sea (the Antichrist) and the wild beast out of the earth, a religious leader who leads in the worship of the first beast. These are the final ones who try to make themselves equal with God. The end is near.

For the first time since Jesus Christ's death made it possible for us to be saved, God's power is exerted against evil. This is the scene of the dragon's last stand as he's kicked out of heaven and everyone there rejoices. But everyone on earth weeps. This is the Dragon's last stand, since Satan knows his time is short. Even then, God protects Israel, the object of Satan's final attack. Don't miss this cosmic drama.

A cosmic drama is unfolding in heaven. A full-on war is happening between God and Satan. (You can guess how that will turn out.) That “old serpent” from the Garden of Eden, who is God's adversary and our enemy, will be kicked out of heaven where he has had access to God. Discover more of the fallout from this age-old conflict now decided for eternity.

Revelation 12 introduces the first five of seven personalities who shape the drama between heaven and earth. This first character is “the woman,” describing the symbol that is Israel. Understanding this picture unlocks the book. Another personality is a red dragon, Satan himself in true character; he is our enemy and the most dangerous being in all of God's creation. Learn more from this cast of characters and watch the drama unfold.

The blowing of the 7th trumpet ushers us chronologically right to the entrance of eternity. There's a giant earthquake shaking Jerusalem, and people are furious with God because He is judging sin (they believed the “lie” that God never punishes). Meanwhile, we get a glimpse into the great joy that's happening in heaven. So where would you rather be?

Then into the scene walk two witnesses… Who are they? Elijah? John the Baptist? We don't know. These witnesses are lights before the powers of darkness. They're filled with the Holy Spirit and have power over nature and the ability to strike the earth with plagues as often as they wish, which reveals God's confidence in them. But then why does God allow the Antichrist to kill them? You'll be so amazed at the answer.