End-Time Disciples A Guide to Prepare for Jesus’ Second Coming By Scott Griswold
Those who study the Bible prophecies believe that the world will end soon and that Jesus will return to rescue those who trust and follow Him. The world is changing rapidly and many are afraid. Natural disasters, terrorism, and new diseases frighten many. Is it true that the world will end? How can we prepare so that we are not destroyed with it? These small group studies will help you explore what the Bible teaches. They will give you hope and courage. It is best if these lessons are taught to people who have already gone through the Disciples of Jesus and the Cross of Christ and Global Witnesses lessons. Some of the teaching will be good for people who are not yet Christians, but other parts are more complicated and better for church members. The format of the studies includes a time for praise, prayer, review, Bible story, questions, memory texts, and commitment to act on what is learned. Good preparation by the teacher is very important. The teacher should read the story in the Bible several times and meditate on its meaning. The teacher should write the answers to the questions in advance but expect that students will also discover other new things. When the teacher asks the questions he or she should give time for those learning to give their opinions and ideas. The teacher should affirm what they say and ask additional questions to help them dig deeper to understand more. The teacher should not talk too much. These lessons can be used one-to-one or in a small group. The teacher must be sure that he or she also does the assignments under the commitment section along with those who are learning. The teacher should also take time to pray daily for those he or she is teaching. The teacherÇŻs goal should be to have the students learn to teach others these same lessons. When they have finished studying together the teacher should assign the students to teach new members. Those who cannot read or write can still be taught the stories in these lessons and the memory texts that go with them. They can use the picture books to teach others. They can memorize where to find the Bible texts for each lesson and have other people look them up and read them. Before teaching or learning prophecy it is important to earnestly pray for the Holy