The Gospel of the Kingdom

Study notes and handouts from a 9 week study of The Gospel of the Kingdom.

The 4 Gospels and the Life of Christ

Study notes and handouts from a 7 week study of the four Gospels and the life of Christ.

Daniel - 12 Studies

Lesson notes and diagrams from a 12-week study of the book of Daniel at Bethany Church's Wednesday night bible study.

Lesson 1 - Survey of the Book of Daniel

lesson-1.pdf        

lesson-1-scripture.pdf

daniel-structure.pdf (diagram explaining the book structure)

daniel-context-timeline.pdf (diagram showing historical context of the book)

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 7

Israel and Her Prophetic Destiny
by Ed Taylor

Understanding God's plans for Israel is an important key to understanding apocalyptic revelation in the bible.

In this study we discuss Replacement Theology, Paul's teaching in Romans 11 on national Israel's destiny, Jewish election and priority, and Israel as firstborn son among the nations. Also covered is a high level overview of prophetic events recently fulfilled and those still future for Israel including the return of Israel from global exile to their own land, the end of Gentile control of Jerusalem, Psalm 83 prophecy, Ezekiel's war (Gog and Magog), and Zechariah's prophecy about all nations being gathered to fight against Jerusalem.



Handout
lesson-7.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-7-scripture.pdf

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 6

The Antichrist
by Ed Taylor

A teaching on the antichrist, the spirit of antichrist, the serpent and his seed, the antichrist's origin and rise to power, the Great Delusion, the Satanic trinity, and the coming war on the saints. Learn how the martyrdom of the saints will be a primary catalyst in the gospel of the kingdom being proclaimed to the entire world.



Handout
lesson-6.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-6-scripture.pdf

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 5

Creation to New Creation
by Ed Taylor

In Lesson 5 Ed teaches on First and Last Things (protology and eschatology), Genesis as "seed plot" of the bible, the First and Last Adam, the NT Shema (1 Cor 8:6), and God's relationship to creation (transcendence and immanence).



Diagrams (3 diagrams)
lesson-5-diagrams.pdf

Handout
lesson-5.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-5-scripture.pdf

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 4

The Day of the LORD
by Ed Taylor

Lesson 4 provides an overview of the Day of the LORD in both OT and NT with a survey of key texts, and an examination of the primary themes and characteristics of this apocalyptic topic.



Diagram
lesson-4-diagram.pdf

Handout
lesson-4.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-4-scripture.pdf

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 3

Biblical Time and the Two Ages
by Ed Taylor

Lesson 3 provides an overview of biblical time, discusses God and time, aion and kairos, how God becomes All in All within creation, and the Two-Age model (this age and the age to come)



Diagram - God Becoming All in All
lesson-3-diagram.pdf

Handout
lesson-3.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-3-scripture.pdf

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 2

Biblical Cosmology
by Ed Taylor

Lesson 2 discusses an overview of the biblical cosmos, visual imagery in the bible, trees clapping, how the OT and NT refer to the universe, and the structure of the cosmos as a three story conceptual model.



Biblical Cosmology Diagram
lesson-2-diagram.pdf

Handout
lesson-2.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-2-scripture.pdf

Apocalyptic Studies - Lesson 1

Apocalypse as Bible word, Genre and Doomsday
by Ed Taylor

Lesson 1 introduces the biblical meaning of apocalypse, provides an overview of the apocalyptic genre of literature, explores apocalypse as doomsday, and discusses how God both conceals and reveals biblical secrets.



Series Overview Diagram
apocalyptic-studies-series.pdf

Handout
lesson-1.pdf

Bible Verses
lesson-1-scripture.pdf

Leviticus - 9 Studies

Bethany Church, Aug 4 - Sep 29, 2021

Here are PDFs of 9 studies I taught from the book of Leviticus at Bethany Church's Wednesday night bible study. Book overview, structure and theme were covered, as well as the 5 Offerings, and the Day of Atonement. We also studied the meaning of Holy/Common vs Clean/Unclean.

Lesson 1 - Why Study Leviticus? Video Overview

leviticus-lesson-01.pdf        

leviticus-lesson-01-scripture.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 8

Bethany Church, May 19, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-8.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 7

Bethany Church, May 12, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-7.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 6

Bethany Church, May 5, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-6.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 5

Bethany Church, April 28, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-5.pdf

Hesed - Hebrew Word Study

H2617-hesed.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 4

Bethany Church, April 21, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-4.pdf

Career of Messiah - The Anointed One

Messiah means anointed one. This is a transliteration of a Hebrew word. The Greek word for it is Christ.

In the Old Testament (Hebrew bible) anointing was a ritual of pouring oil over someone who had been designated by God to fulfill an office. Three types of individuals were anointed: Prophets, Priests and Kings.

Jesus Christ, as Messiah, fulfills all three offices.

This chart summarizes the career of Messiah down through history, and the primary names and titles associated with him.

The office boundaries are not hard and fast, but given in the time period when that office is prominent.

Psalms - Lesson 3

Bethany Church, April 14, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-3.pdf

Torah - Hebrew Word Study

H8451-torah.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 2

Bethany Church, April 7, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-2.pdf

Psalms - Lesson 1

Bethany Church, February 3, 2021

Study Notes

lesson-1.pdf