Life Study of the Bible

Following the rapture of the firstfruit, another angel announces an eternal gospel to all those dwelling on the earth (Rev. 14:6-7). How is the eternal gospel preached during the time of the great tribulation different from the gospel of grace preached in the church age? What is the connection between the sheep and goats described in Matt. 25:31-46 and the eternal gospel? Join us to find out as Witness Lee unfolds these key topics on today’s programme.

The identity and interpretation of the 144,000 virgins reaped as firstfruits in Rev. 14 has been considered a difficult topic in the study of eschatology. Witness Lee provides clarity on these matters, addressing whether the number and virgins are literal or figurative, and emphasising the importance of seeing the spiritual principles that apply to our practical daily living. The characteristics of the firstfruits, and connection of the man-child with the firstfruits is also opened up.

This week’s highlight is from Friday’s programme. In Rev. 12 we see the vision of a universal woman with her stronger part, the man-child as overcomers who will fight with Christ as his army to defeat the antichrist. Lee expounds 3 crucial verses in Ephesians that provide a practical way to be qualified as the man-child to fight against God’s enemy. A practice of dealing with God’s word discovered by seeking believers throughout the centuries is highlighted as a secret to engage in spiritual warfare.

In Rev. 12 we see the vision of a universal woman with her stronger part, the man-child as overcomers who will fight with Christ as his army in the battle of Armageddon to defeat the antichrist. Lee expounds three crucial verses in Ephesians that provide a practical way to be qualified as the man-child to fight against God’s enemy. A particular practice of dealing with God’s word discovered by seeking believers throughout the centuries is highlighted as a great secret to engage in spiritual warfare.

On today’s Life-study, we focus on the second beast that comes out of the earth, the false prophet presented in Rev. 13:11-18. Witness Lee fellowships how four key persons have been preserved by God for special roles during the great tribulation. We will see the activities of the false prophet, and the key to discernment being related not to appreciating signs in the way of miracles but rather by experiencing Christ in the way of life.

This episode considers the antichrist within the framework of the great human image seen in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Dan. 2:31-35). How do the four parts of this image portray prophetically the four significant stages of human government on earth throughout history? Witness Lee opens up this portion of the Word, unveiling how the antichrist will be revealed, his role during end times, and the coming of Christ with His army of overcomers as the corporate smiting stone to establish the kingdom of God.

Lee expounds further characteristics of the antichrist. The significance of his appearing like a leopard, with feet like a bear and a mouth like a lion (Rev. 13:2) as the totality of all evil powers in human history is clearly explained. Other aspects, such as his coming out of the abyss, becoming the king of the demon-possessed locusts, and the “man of lawlessness” are unfolded as well as practical fellowship on what believers can do to ensure that they would be kept on guard.

Join us for our second of four programmes focused on the antichrist. Witness Lee describes the characteristics of the beast out of the sea, and expounds the parallel portion in Dan. 9:26-27 concerning a prince who brings in abomination and desolation. We also consider the King of the North mentioned in Dan. 11 who typified Antiochus Epiphanes as a foreshadow of antichrist, who polluted the sanctuary, exalted himself, and took away the continual sacrifice.

Revelation 13 shows us that a day is coming when Satan will be cast out of heaven and will stand on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Then, out from the sea will come the beast, antichrist. Who is this beast? Although speculation on this topic abounds, the Bible reveals clearly how we may know his identity. Join us for the first of four programmes focusing on this important topic. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available at amanatrust.org.uk

Join us for our final programme on the crucial sign of the woman, the man-child and the great dragon. Witness Lee explains the different interpretations of this sign and their inadequacies. Central to this review is the primary need to interpret and apply scripture from the perspective of the believer’s experience of the divine life. Only by relating the prophecies to life, can we be enabled to enter into the practicality and reality of the woman and the man-child to carry out His economy.

Witness Lee expounds a governing vision of the universal spiritual warfare taking place, as seen in Rev. 12. On today’s programme, we consider the man-child’s function in executing God’s judgement on Satan. We will see that how we fight the battle against Satan today is the qualifying factor to participate in the battle in that day. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available at amanatrust.org.uk

In Rev. 12:3-4 and 13, Satan as the great red dragon persecutes the woman and seeks to devour the man-child brought forth by the woman. In this programme, we see how the small serpent become a great dragon over 6,000 years of history. The meaning of two of the dragon’s names – “the devil” and “Satan” is also enlighteningly expounded, that can help provide a liberating light to believers today.

Today on the Life-study of Revelation, we focus on the mysterious sign of the woman, the seed of the woman, and the dragon. From Genesis 3, Witness Lee traces the source and progressive enlargement of these figures, and fellowships how we can practically become part of man-child. We also learn from the Word how to overcome Satan through the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving our soul-life (Rev. 12:1-11)

Join us for this week’s highlight programme. What is the great sign of a universal woman bringing forth a man-child in Rev. 12:1-5? Who is this woman and man-child? Today’s programme reviews the different schools of thought concerning their identity. A solid understanding of both these figures and the practical application of how to be the man-child in our daily experience is clearly unfolded. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available at amanatrust.org.uk

What is the great sign of a universal woman bringing forth a man-child in Rev. 12:1-5? Who is this woman and man-child? Today’s programme reviews the different schools of thought concerning their identity. A solid understanding of both these figures and the practical application of how to be the man-child in our daily experience is clearly unfolded. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available at amanatrust.org.uk