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Want to read and understand the book of Revelation? Then you'll be blessed! According to what we'll study in these first verses, “blessed are those who read or teach and those that hear.” A three-fold blessing comes from reading, hearing, and keeping what you learn now from this magnificent book. And to find out what's so special about the number seven—dive in!

The title of the book of “Revelation” (singular) points to a singular event: The uncovering, unveiling, or revelation of Jesus Christ. We met Jesus in the Gospels when He took on skin, but the Gospels only tell half the story. The book of Revelation completes the picture. Right here at the start, ask the Spirit to teach you what only He can explain.

"The book of Revelation is one of the most organized books in the Bible. It divides itself,” says Dr. J. Vernon McGee, our teacher. If you've tried to read Revelation but got confused by all the symbols, then come along for a carefully choreographed dance through the pages that describe how God brings everything to completion.

We live in difficult times that seem to have no solutions. But when it looks like the evil in this world is going to win, we can read this last book of the Bible and know everything is going to work out. But isn't Revelation full of frightening events and pictures? Yes, but we'll learn in this amazing study why we can put our confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Hint: He wins.) Stay till the end.

The Sun of Righteousness in the Old Testament is also the Bright and Morning Star of the New Testament. Of course, that Star is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the focus and the “star” of the entire Word of God. This concluding study of Malachi examines God's final words to Israel before a period of silence lasting 400 years.

Do you have a guest book for visitors in your home? Or do you use one for special events like weddings and parties? God also keeps a “book of remembrance,” and we're included. Malachi tells us more about this book as he leads us into his important prophecy regarding the Day of the Lord and the Sun of Righteousness.

Malachi's discussion of tithing continues as we explore the important connection between giving, fellowship, and worship. Will Israel heed these warnings? Will we?

The people are robbing God of tithes and offerings, so God's rebuke of Israel (through the prophet Malachi) continues. Join us as Malachi focuses on the uncomfortable subject of giving, and hear more about tithing under the Mosaic legal system and how it relates to us today. The answers may surprise you.

Malachi has spoken in depth about Israel's social sins; next he addresses their idolatry, fascination with the occult, lying, and idol worship. Dr. McGee calls these “religious sins.” As the story unfolds, God attempts to detour Israel from destruction while the people continue to ask Him sarcastic questions and avoid repentance.

The people of Israel are bored with their ritualistic worship and God is tired of their hypocrisy. As many begin to ask, “Where is the God of justice?” God tells them about two messengers to come. (Hint: Look ahead to 400 years later—the answers are found in all four Gospels.)

In our continuing study of divorce and marriage in Malachi chapter 2, Dr. McGee reminds us that marriage itself is sanctioned by God and is a picture of Christ's love for us and our response to it. We'll also hear more about how Israel's social sins (and that of any nation) are closely linked to their destruction.

What reasons for divorce were permitted under the Mosaic Law? What are the grounds for a Christian to divorce today? The answers are clear as the prophet Malachi speaks directly to Israel and addresses their sin.

The divorce rate continues to run rampant. But according to Dr. J. Vernon McGee, divorce is not the problem, it's merely a symptom. The real issue is marriage! Israel had the same problems. Malachi addresses the feigned innocence and pretend ignorance of those who defiled their marriages by telling them God no longer received their offerings. Find out how that relates to us as Dr. McGee takes us through an extended look at Malachi 2:10-15.

One of the most frequent and controversial topics pastors and Bible teachers have to address is divorce. The prophet Malachi did, too. Find out what he says to the Israelites who were leaving their wives for foreign girls who worshipped idols and how His message applies to us today.

Whether we are pastors, deacons, or church members, there is certainly a message for each of us in Malachi 2. As we study the life of Levi (and his descendants) we're reminded that no one can serve God without a reverence for His name.

“I'd rather be the worst sinner on this earth—even a gangster or murderer—than to be the minister who goes into the pulpit with an unbelieving heart and gives pious platitudes.” That's what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tells us as we examine the three sins pastors must avoid and hear how God requires our sincerity and reverence in worship.

The little book of Malachi can be uncomfortable to study. Instead of pointing fingers at others, it helps us take a serious look at our own lives and ask tough questions like, “Am I giving my best to God?” Learn to recognize the warnings the Israelites ignored (the insincerity and hypocrisy in their hearts and worship) and see how the same things are a concern for us.

What does it mean to live a life after God? The Israelites and Malachi disagreed on the answer. We'll watch Malachi address the priests' arrogance and expose their blemished rituals as an outward show. As Dr. McGee tells us, “God was telling them what they sacrifice is really a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Any imperfect offering was an insult to Him.”

Who was Malachi? Was he a man or an angel? Together we examine the evidence and discover, ultimately, it's “the message not the man that matters.” Travel with us through Malachi, and see him confront the Israelites on many of the same issues Nehemiah did, including: the defilement of the priesthood, the foreign marriages and divorce of Israelite wives, and neglecting their giving to God.

Can you imagine a world where everything is dedicated to the service of God—where even the pots and pans in your kitchen sing of the holiness of God? That's in the Millennial Kingdom when God's peace covers the earth. Discover more details about this amazing time period on God's calendar in our final study of Zechariah.

Zechariah prophesies about end times with a description of the “Day of the Lord,” including the tragic last siege of Jerusalem and the glorious advent of the Messiah.

What will happen to the saints living in the Great Tribulation period? Learn more as Zechariah gives further details about the coming Millennium.

Our conversation of world peace continues as Zechariah describes the second coming of Jesus Christ and we gain a glimpse of His glorious kingdom.

Zechariah tells of the pivotal day when God will pour out the Holy Spirit upon Israel, and the Jews will recognize their Messiah and mourn for their rejection of Him.

Although Jerusalem will become the center of the antichrist's activity, in this study we learn that ultimately it becomes a refuge for God's people.

s the world ready for the antichrist? As we turn the pages of Zechariah, Dr. McGee says, “Although there is bad news ahead for this world, we can look beyond these things and rejoice in the hope and promise of Jesus Christ's return.”

Our study of Zechariah, also known as the prophet of hope, continues with “Zechariah's parable” as we see a picture of Israel's rejection of the Messiah and the consequent destruction of their nation.

Some people believe God has given up on the ten so-called “lost tribes” of Israel. But were they ever really lost? That's one of the great things our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee discusses in our continuing study of Zechariah.

“Jesus is the only one in the saving business today.” That's the straight talk we get from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in this study of Zechariah. Learn more about amazing prophecy and God's future plan for Israel and the entire world.

Did you know the devil imitates Bible prophecy? He's been using the same scheme from the beginning of time. Discover what that scheme is and the only thing that is guaranteed to defeat Satan's plans.

Peace on earth. We're going to hear that phrase a lot as our study of Zechariah continues. But is it possible? Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells where this peace might come from, and it may be different than we think.

Remember when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a small donkey on what we call “Palm Sunday”? The people went crazy, celebrating and waving palm fronds, shouting “Hosanna!” Hear Zechariah's prophecy of this event and get a broader picture of the important statement Jesus was making.

Alexander the Great was a cruel and brutal general, but did you know the prophet Zechariah foretold his story some 200 years before? Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through this amazing prophecy and outlines its fulfillment.

Our study of Israel's past, present, and future continues as Zechariah furthers his description of the Millennium and tells of the first coming of Jesus Christ.

There is a glorious future that awaits God's chosen—that's the picture we'll see in this study of Zechariah 8. Follow along and take a look at the day when the people and land are restored by the grace of God.

Why doesn't God answer our prayers? That's the question the Israelites were asking, and it's a question many of us ask too. Find out from the Old Testament prophet, Zechariah, why God didn't answer them, and perhaps we'll discover why He may not be answering us today.

Are you a good person? Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers that question for himself, and for you and me in this study of Zechariah 7. Follow along as he takes a look at traditions in the church today (baptism and communion) and how we should approach them.

The people in Israel were bored with their rituals, and God became bored with their worship. Follow along as their continuing story of disobedience and God's reaction unfolds.

Do ceremonies and rituals matter in our worship? In this study, we'll learn the key to answering this question is the state of the heart. As Dr. McGee tells us, “When the heart (our relationship with God) is right, the ritual is right; when the heart is wrong, the ritual is wrong.”

Zechariah's ten visions tell a story and outline history for us. In this powerful study, we'll be reminded that God's purpose is not for nations to prosper, but for Jesus Christ to reign—and God's purpose, not man's, will prevail.

Whether you're a practiced student of prophecy or you find it intimidating, you'll appreciate this look at Zechariah's visions. Dr. McGee zeros in on the four chariots of judgment Zechariah saw in his vision and tells us about the significance of “the branch” that represents Jesus Christ.

When will God say “enough” to evil? Find out in Zechariah's tenth vision, as he pictures the world at war like history has never experienced before. As Dr. J. Vernon McGee reverently describes it, “the red horseman rides through the earth, and all hell will break loose.”

We continue our study of Zechariah's bizarre, yet meaningful, vision of the flying scroll and learn how God will judge greed and commercialism in Israel.

Are the Ten Commandments a thing of the past? Or do they have value for us today? Discover the answer to that question as we study Zechariah's important vision of the flying scroll.

Our exploration of what it takes to serve the Lord continues as we take a deeper look at Zechariah's vision of the lampstand and learn more about the importance of the Holy Spirit within our lives.

Do you have what it takes to serve the Lord? Find out as we explore Zechariah's vision of the lampstand and the important message it has for us today.

Can a Christian sin? If so, what are the consequences? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we dig deeper into Zechariah's vision of Joshua.

Dr. McGee says, “Zechariah's head may be ‘up in the clouds,' but his prophecy helps us see ourselves down on earth with a much better perspective.” Learn more about the continuity between Zechariah's seemingly separate visions and how they can help us walk with the Lord.

Zechariah's visions continue with a look at the future of Israel. Learn more about the reign of the Prince of Peace and why this prophecy should encourage us as much as it encouraged the people of Israel.

Compared to New York, Paris, or Rome, the city of Jerusalem would hardly qualify as one of the world's most popular cities, but in this study of Zechariah, we learn that in the future, Jerusalem will be “the center of the earth.” Hear how it will be rebuilt, restored, and inhabited after the Great Tribulation.

“Is world peace possible?” As we study Zechariah's vision of the four horns and four workmen, Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers this question and reminds us that all prophecy must be put in light of God's eternal program.