THE SURE WORD OF PROPHECY

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:9-11
Memory Verse: Matthew 24:35

Introduction: Prophecy is the divine forecast of future events. How accurate are the prophecies of the Bible?
1. By what means is all scripture given? 2 Timothy 3:16a.
2. How was this inspiration delivered to the prophets? 2 Peter 1:21.
3. Who was prophesied by name, about 277 years before he became
king? 1 Kings 13:1-2.
4. Was that prophecy fulfilled? Is prophecy reliable? 2 Kings 23:16.
5. Was the birth of Jesus foretold in the Old Testament? Micah 5:2.
6. Was that prophecy fulfilled? Is prophecy reliable? Matthew 2:3-6.
7. The last book of the Bible is all prophecy. What is that book
called? Revelation 1:1.
8. What is in store for those who read this book? Revelation 1:3.
9. What future event is prophesied in that book? Revelation 6:12-17.

Conclusion: There are many fulfilled prophecies in the Bible, and also prophecies waiting to be fulfilled. The many examples of fulfilled prophecies confirm the sure word of prophecy. Revelation 22:6-7.