How can studying Bible Prophecy give me hope?
John 14:29 KJV (red letter edition)
"And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe."
2 Peter 1:19-21 KJV (red letter edition)
19 "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth
in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation,
21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the
Holy Ghost."
Will we have trials?
Revelation 12:12 KJV (red letter edition)
12 "Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath,
because he knoweth that he hath but a short time."
1 Peter 5:8 KJV (red letter edition)
12 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may
devour:"
1 Peter 4:12, 13 KJV (red letter edition)
12 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing
happened unto you:
13 "But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may
be glad also with exceeding joy."
What has God promised us through trials?
John 14:26, 27 KJV (red letter edition)
26 "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things,
and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid."
John 16: 33 KJV (red letter edition)
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
What role will the scriptures have through our trials?
Romans 15:4 KJV (red letter edition)
"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and
comfort of the scriptures might have hope."
2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 KJV (red letter edition)
3 "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4 "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble,
by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
God said He will give us peace through His grace and will surround us with His love.
"The sense of sin has poisoned the springs of life. But Christ says, "I will take your sins; I will give you peace. I have bought you with My blood. You are Mine. My grace shall strengthen your weakened will; your remorse for sin I will remove." When temptations assail you, when care and perplexity surround you, when, depressed and discouraged, you are ready to yield to despair, look to Jesus, and the darkness that encompasses you will be dispelled by the bright shining of His presence. When sin struggles for the mastery in your soul, and burdens the conscience, look to the Saviour. His grace is sufficient to subdue sin. Let your grateful heart, trembling with uncertainty, turn to Him. Lay hold on the hope set before you. Christ waits to adopt you into His family. His strength will help your weakness; He will lead you step by step. Place your hand in His, and let Him guide you."
"Never feel that Christ is far away. He is always near. His loving presence surrounds you. Seek Him as One who desires to be found of you. He desires you not only to touch His garments, but to walk with Him in constant communion."
The Ministry of Healing by E. G. White
Chapter 5, page 85, paragraphs 2, 3
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