At home with me there lies a beautiful old Bible, a precious treasure from the 17th century. But this Bible stands on the shelf only as decoration. With many people, things are no different. They have one single Bible, and it stands somewhat dusty on the shelf. They read it very rarely. To take the Bible as the living foundation for their life—they are far from that. For them, the Holy Scripture is an unintelligible book with dead letters.

Paul points out to the Corinthians what constitutes life with Jesus Christ, and how one uses the Bible correctly: “For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ…Who also has made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Cor. 2:17; 3:6). How do you read the Bible? What does the Word of God mean for you? It is our great longing to show you what tremendous treasure has been given to you with God’s Word, with the Bible. It is more up-to-date than ever. Therefore, we knowingly and purposely want to direct your focus on the Bible by our periodicals, our literature, our internet work, etc. It is the bright light in this dark time! David declares in Psalm 119:105: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Our Lord Jesus reminds us not to let our light go out on our way. This means nothing else but that we remain close to God’s Word. “Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come upon you! For he that walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may be the children of light!” (John 12:35-36). We still live in the time of grace. However, in John 9:4 Jesus says, “The night comes when no one can work.” Here, Jesus means first the night of the end time, in which darkness descends upon all nations.

But the Bible also speaks of another darkness, a darkness that can overtake everyone. Are we aware that our life is of short duration? James says this quite drastically: “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). Frequently, even believers are befallen by a personal darkness toward the end of their lives. The key words are Alzheimer’s, dementia. I witness this also with my mother in her 84th year. Her thoughts are darkened, but her eyes are shining, because Jesus lives in her heart. Did Jeremiah have such happenings before his eyes when he warned: “Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and while you look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness” (Jer. 13:16)? How terrible it must be for people who do not have Jesus in their hearts and know that they are ill with Alzheimer’s and approaching mental darkness. Frequently, such patients see only one solution to escape this disintegration—suicide. On the other hand, what comfort it is when a man approaching this darkness knows that Jesus is his light! Children of God can testify in every situation: “For thou wilt light my lamp; the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness” (Psalm 18:28).

 

Israel, the Church and the Future

Something strange is happening in our days. There are a number of unexplained revolutions occurring worldwide; in particular, in the Arab world. The unusual part is that there is no leader. The Arab pro-democracy movement is leaderless. People from all walks of life are just protesting. They want a change: they want democracy.

This reminds us of the fall of the Soviet Union. In that case too, no leader was to be identified. Suddenly, and seemingly without warning, the citizens of the various Soviet dominated countries arose in protest. Hundreds of thousands filled the streets in many East European cities, which climaxed in the fall of the Berlin Wall—all without a leader.

The Church of Jesus Christ, His Body on earth, is in a similar position: we have no leaders, no apostles, and yet, the Church is functioning and growing all over the world. That really is a miracle.

How this all relates to the prophetic Word will be the theme of this important prophecy conference.

You will hear the reasons for the Arab pro-democracy movement. You will learn why Israel is in such a precarious position and why the Church, seemingly diverse, is in reality being prepared for collective departure.

That’s why you should not miss this extremely relevant conference; you will better understand what is happening in the world, in our country, the Church, and our families after hearing the many Scripture-based prophetic messages.

Six Bible scholars will expound in detail the things that were, the things that are, and the things to come in the near future.

Be sure to register now so you will not miss this vital conference for the year 2011.