If you would like additional information, books, or if you would like to make a love donation; please visit us at https://www.walkinginpower.orgThe study of the book of Revelation, also known as the apocalypse (meaning "uncovering" or "unveiling"), focuses on revealing truths hidden from unbelievers. The speaker emphasizes that this prophetic book is structured chronologically, covering "things that were, things that are, and things that are to come." Understanding its symbolism often requires knowledge from the book of Daniel. The prophecies within Revelation can operate on multiple levels; for example, the judgment of the seven churches in Chapters 2 and 3 refers both to seven literal churches and to seven successive church ages. The study will involve "hopscotching" to other Scriptures (like Matthew and Thessalonians) to place the rapture and the second coming of Christ in the correct historical sequence relative to Revelation's chapters.Dr. Bern Zumpano ties the imminence of the prophecies to a biblical chronology known as the "week of the Lord," where one day equals a thousand years. By this timeline, the periods from Creation to Abraham, Abraham to Moses, and Moses to Jesus each cover roughly two days (2,000 years), totaling four days by the time of Christ. This explains why the Apostle Paul referred to his time as the **"last days"—**only two days remained until the Lord's rest on the seventh day (the millennial reign). The most significant sign indicating the end of the age (not the end of the world) is the parable of the fig tree, which is identified as the nation of Israel. Jesus stated that the generation that sees the fig tree "put forth its leaves" (i.e., Israel restored as a nation) will not pass away until all end-time events take place. Since Israel became a nation in 1948, Bern illustrates how the world is in the final generation preceding Christ's return and the seven-year Tribulation period, which Revelation primarily addresses.