Prophecy, Why Given?

Preview: The reason for and usefulness of prophecy in the Bible.


Scripture Reading: II Peter 1:15-21.

Memory Verse: II Peter 1:19.

1. Why were the sacred writings given? Romans 15:4.
2. By what means are the Scriptures given? II Timothy 3:16 (first part).
3. For what is it profitable? II Timothy 3:16 (last part).
4. How was the prophecy given? II Peter 1:21.
5. What is the Lord able to do regarding future events? Isaiah 42:9.
6. How far reaching is God’s ability to reveal the future? Isaiah 46:9-10.
7. To whom do the things which have been revealed belong? Deuteronomy 29:29.
8. What testimony did the Apostle Peter bear concerning his experience on the Mount of Transfiguration? II Peter 1:16.
9. When did he say he saw the majesty of Christ and heard the voice from Heaven? II Peter 1:18.
10. How does he emphasize the reliability of prophecy? II Peter 1:19.
11. What admonition is therefore given? II Peter 1:19 (last part).
12. What has always been the theme of God’s prophets? I Peter 1:9-10.
13. Whose spirit inspired their utterances? I Peter 1:11.
14. In what prophecy did Christ recognize Daniel as a prophet? Matthew 24:15.
15. To what time were the prophecies of Daniel, as a whole, to be sealed? Daniel 12:4.
16. What assurance was given by the angel that these prophecies would be understood in the last days? Daniel 12:9-10.
17. What is the last book of the Bible called? Revelation 1:1.
18. What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the things contained in this book? Revelation 1:3.