Kickstart Your Bible Journey: Session 1

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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Hour 1 - Small Groups - Chuck Missler

Koinonia House

Sep 4, 2016

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Bible's importance in education and society

  1. The session begins with a prayer, emphasizing the importance of seeking divine guidance in understanding the Bible and its truths about God, creation, and humanity.
  2. The speaker highlights the significance of the Bible in education, noting that many people lack a complete education without knowledge of the Bible, which is often excluded from government schools.
  3. Historical figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Patrick Henry are quoted to underscore the Bible's value and its role in shaping leadership and heritage.
  4. The Bible is described as a living and powerful entity, with references to its influence and the sacrifices made by millions to preserve its teachings.
  5. The misquote of 'Jack of all trades, master of none' is corrected to 'Jack of all trades, master of One,' emphasizing the importance of specializing in the Bible for Christians.
  6. Daniel Webster's quote warns of the consequences of neglecting Biblical principles, suggesting that societal prosperity is linked to adherence to the Bible's teachings.
  7. The speaker discusses various authority crises in society, including parental, marital, political, academic, and ecclesiastical, and encourages personal analysis of these issues.
  8. Statistical data is presented to illustrate societal decline since 1963, with increases in crime, illegitimate births, divorce rates, and other social issues, attributed to the removal of the Bible from schools.

Exploration of the Bible as a cosmic adventure

  1. The project is described as the ultimate literary adventure, aiming to provide a practical understanding of the entire Bible, which will guide personal life journeys.
  2. The exploration will delve into themes beyond earth's prehistory, myths, and folklore, uncovering the greatest drama in literature, including evils, betrayals, and the ultimate Prince of Darkness.
  3. It will also highlight the greatest good, achievements, courage, and sacrifices, focusing on the Kinsmen Redeemer of mankind and the romance between God and humanity.
  4. The study will reveal ironies and surprises, exploring the rise and fall of empires through dreams, visions, and encrypted messages, with leaders receiving guidance from extraterrestrial sources.
  5. The narrative includes heroes overcoming odds, betrayals, and conspiracies, examining mysteries like time, predestination, free will, and the nature of evil.
  6. The text anticipates scientific discoveries in particle physics and cosmology, suggesting a virtual reality transcended by a larger one, and introduces a superman figure with a mission to repair creation.
  7. It presents a cosmic war narrative, with messages from an extraterrestrial source about super beings influencing the universe, now seen as a digital simulation.
  8. The series aims to ignite a passion for lifelong study, offering insights and satisfaction beyond other pursuits, and is based on the Bible's intricate, integrated message system.
  9. The Bible is portrayed as a collection of 66 books by over 40 authors over 2000 years, forming a deliberately designed message system with origins outside our space-time.
  10. The integrity of the Bible's design is presented as proof of its divine origin, encouraging detailed study and recognition of its timeless message.

Bible's strategic design and scientific insights

  1. The New Testament is hidden within the Old Testament, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New Testament, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the scriptures.
  2. The word of God is inexhaustible, and while it cannot be fully understood in 24 hours, the goal is to provide a strategic overview and understanding of its design.
  3. Every detail in the scripture, including place names, is interconnected, and understanding these details is crucial for grasping the integrity of the Bible's design.
  4. Recent archaeological and documentary discoveries have disproven many skeptical theories, affirming the historical accuracy of biblical accounts and writings.
  5. To truly understand the Bible, one must set aside preconceived notions and approach it with an open mind, free from myths and legends.
  6. Twentieth-century scientific discoveries, such as the finite nature of the universe and the concept of time as a physical property, align with biblical perspectives.
  7. The universe is finite, with a beginning and an eventual end, which aligns with scientific theories like the Big Bang and thermodynamic principles.
  8. Understanding hyperspaces and dimensions beyond the three we experience is essential for comprehending much of the Bible's teachings.
  9. The example of a triangle's angles exceeding 180 degrees illustrates the concept of additional dimensions, challenging traditional two-dimensional rules.

Einstein's relativity impacts time perception

  1. The text begins with a discussion on spherical trigonometry, highlighting that in such geometry, angles can sum to more than 180 degrees, unlike in plane geometry. This concept is linked to Einstein's insights into the nature of space.
  2. Einstein's special theory of relativity, introduced in 1905, addresses the relativity of mass, velocity, and time concerning the observer's velocity. This theory laid the groundwork for his general theory of relativity.
  3. The general theory of relativity, developed ten years after the special theory, posits that time and space are interconnected, forming a four-dimensional continuum. This theory has been confirmed through numerous experiments and is fundamental to understanding time in biblical studies.
  4. Atomic clocks, such as those at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, and the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, are incredibly accurate, measuring time to within one second per million years. These clocks demonstrate the practical implications of time measurement accuracy.
  5. The text explains that the atomic clock in Boulder runs five microseconds faster per year than the one in Greenwich due to differences in altitude and gravity, illustrating that time can vary based on location.
  6. An example involving cesium clocks and global positioning systems is provided to show the importance of precise time measurement in navigation.
  7. The text describes an experiment where atomic clocks were flown around the world, confirming Einstein's predictions about time dilation due to relative motion.
  8. A hypothetical scenario involving astronauts traveling to Alpha Centauri is used to explain time dilation further. The astronaut traveling at half the speed of light would experience time differently than one remaining on Earth, as predicted by the Lorenz transformations.

Time is a variable, not absolute

  1. The concept of time dilation is introduced through a thought experiment involving twin astronauts, where one travels at high speed and returns younger than the other. This illustrates that time is not absolute but varies with speed, mass, and gravity, as per Einstein's theory of relativity.
  2. Time is described as a physical property that is not uniform, challenging the common perception of time as linear. This understanding is crucial for the study's upcoming topics, emphasizing that time can be influenced by various factors.
  3. The text explains that humans exist in more than three dimensions, with experts suggesting ten dimensions. This challenges the traditional linear view of time, which is often depicted as a straight line from past to future.
  4. Eternity is discussed not as an infinite extension of time but as a state outside the constraints of time, mass, and gravity. This is linked to the nature of God, who is described as existing outside time and using this to authenticate His messages through prophecy.
  5. The analogy of a parade is used to explain how someone outside the dimension of time can perceive past, present, and future simultaneously, unlike humans who experience time sequentially. This illustrates the concept of eternity and God's unique perspective.

Time is a physical dimension, software is timeless

  1. The analogy of a parade route is used to explain the concept of seeing the beginning and end simultaneously, illustrating the nature of time.
  2. A quote from Albert Einstein is mentioned, emphasizing that the distinction between past, present, and future is an illusion, highlighting the fluidity of time.
  3. Time is described as a physical dimension that varies with mass, acceleration, and gravity, underscoring its complexity and relativity.
  4. The speaker draws a parallel between computer hardware and software to explain the difference between physical bodies and the soul or spirit.
  5. Hardware is likened to the physical body, while software represents the soul or spirit, which is intangible and not bound by physical properties.
  6. Software, like the soul, has no mass and therefore no time dimension, suggesting that the essence of a person is eternal.
  7. The concept of hyperspaces, or spaces with more than three dimensions, is introduced, expanding on the idea of dimensions beyond the physical.
  8. Historical developments in mathematics and physics, such as Riemann's metric tensors and Einstein's theory of relativity, are discussed to illustrate the evolution of understanding dimensions.
  9. The text references the work of Kaluza, Klein, Yang, and Mills in reconciling forces in physics through additional dimensions.
  10. An ancient Hebrew sage, Nachmanides, is mentioned for his conclusion that the universe has ten dimensions, aligning with modern theories.

Understanding dimensions beyond our perception

  1. The text begins by discussing the concept of dimensions, highlighting that while four dimensions are knowable, six are not directly observable. This aligns with modern physics, which suggests we live in a ten-dimensional universe, with four measurable dimensions and six that are inferred indirectly.
  2. The speaker finds it fascinating that current quantum physics aligns with the ideas of Nachmanides, a 12th-century scholar, who also suggested the existence of ten dimensions. This connection between ancient thought and modern science is emphasized.
  3. The text explains that only mathematicians with special training and small children can comfortably understand hyperspaces, which are spaces with more than three dimensions. This is because such spaces are beyond our direct experience.
  4. To illustrate the concept of higher dimensions, the text introduces Mr. and Mrs. Flat, who live in a two-dimensional world. This analogy helps to explain how beings in higher dimensions can interact with lower-dimensional spaces in ways that seem impossible within those spaces.
  5. The text describes how a three-dimensional being can interact with a two-dimensional world, using the example of a finger passing through a two-dimensional plane, which would appear as a circle to the two-dimensional beings.
  6. The challenges of communicating higher-dimensional objects to lower-dimensional beings are discussed. One method is through two-dimensional projections, but this is often unsatisfactory. Another method is unraveling a three-dimensional object into two dimensions, similar to how a four-dimensional cube can be unraveled into three dimensions, known as a tesseract.
  7. The text references Salvador Dali's use of a hypercube in his painting 'Corpus Christi,' noting the artist's sophisticated understanding of four-dimensional concepts.
  8. Finally, the text discusses a passage from Ephesians in the Bible, where Paul mentions four dimensions: breadth, length, depth, and height. This is highlighted as an example of ancient texts referencing multiple dimensions, with one term even referring to time.

Literal interpretation and hidden messages in Bible

  1. The speaker reflects on the Holy Spirit's guidance of Paul, emphasizing the physical and spiritual vigilance required in understanding scripture. This vigilance is seen throughout the Bible in unexpected ways.
  2. A rabbi in Israel once told the speaker that true understanding of the text will come with the Messiah, who will interpret not just the words but the letters and spaces between them. Initially dismissed as exaggeration, this idea is supported by Jesus' words in Matthew 5:17-18, emphasizing the permanence of the law.
  3. Jesus' reference to 'jot' and 'tittle' highlights the importance of every small detail in the Hebrew text. A 'jot' is a small letter, and a 'tittle' is a decorative mark, akin to the crossing of a 't' or dotting of an 'i' in English, underscoring the call to take the text literally.
  4. The speaker introduces the concept of hidden messages in the Bible, citing Proverbs 25:2, which speaks of God's glory in concealing things and the honor of kings to search them out. This suggests that the Bible contains concealed messages meant to be discovered.
  5. The concept of Equidistant Letter Sequence (ELS) is explained as a method of finding hidden messages in the Bible by selecting letters at regular intervals. This method, exemplified by the phrase 'Read the code,' shows how messages can be embedded within the text.
  6. Rabbi Wisemandell's rediscovery of ancient rabbinical knowledge about hidden messages in the Hebrew text is discussed. His work between the World Wars revealed insights that were known to ancient rabbis, particularly in the Book of Genesis.
  7. The Hebrew language's directionality is noted, with languages flowing towards Jerusalem. This cultural note adds depth to the understanding of Hebrew text, as Hebrew and other languages east of Jerusalem are read right to left, while those west are read left to right.

Torah's design points to Yahweh

  1. The text discusses a pattern found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, where the word 'Torah' is spelled out at forty-nine letter intervals. This pattern is seen as more than a coincidence, suggesting a deliberate design.
  2. In Genesis and Exodus, the word 'Torah' is spelled forwards, while in Numbers and Deuteronomy, it is spelled backwards. This intriguing pattern raises questions about its intentionality and significance.
  3. Leviticus, unlike the other books, does not follow the forty-nine letter interval pattern for 'Torah.' Instead, at seven letter intervals, it spells out the unpronounceable name of God, 'Yahweh' or 'Jehovah,' using the letters jot, heh, vav, heh.
  4. The speaker suggests that these patterns are not accidental but rather evidence of a designed structure within the text, which some regard as a form of authentication of the Bible's divine origin.
  5. The text also introduces the concept of holography, a form of lensless photography that records three-dimensional images using laser light. This is used as an analogy to explain the complexity and intentionality behind the patterns found in the Bible.
  6. Holography involves recording the interference pattern between direct and reflected laser light on a photographic plate, which, when developed, appears indistinct but reveals a three-dimensional image when illuminated by the same laser.
  7. The analogy of holography is used to illustrate the idea that the patterns in the Bible, like the holographic image, may seem coincidental or indistinct at first but reveal a deeper, intentional design when examined closely.

Bible's holographic design spreads truth

  1. The concept of a hologram is explained as a three-dimensional representation that requires specific illumination, unlike a photograph. It spreads information over its entire surface, making it resilient to interference.
  2. The Bible is compared to a hologram, with its truths spread throughout the entire text rather than concentrated in specific chapters. This design is likened to a communication system that anticipates hostile jamming.
  3. The properties of light, particularly laser light, are paralleled with the attributes of God, such as omnipresence and omniscience. Light's constant velocity and lack of locality are highlighted as significant.
  4. The Bible, when illuminated by the Holy Spirit, reveals the image of Jesus Christ. Incorrect illumination, like using the wrong frequency on a hologram, results in a false image.
  5. The Bible's design, with information spread across its entirety, is intentional and anticipates interference, as supported by Isaiah 28's description of precept upon precept.
  6. The speaker touches on various topics such as the nature of reality, time, and hyperspaces, and mentions hidden codes in the Bible that serve as a means of authentication.

Old Testament's mysteries reveal Jesus Christ

  1. The New Testament focuses on Jesus Christ, while the Old Testament is seen as incomplete, filled with unexplained ceremonies, unachieved purposes, and unfulfilled prophecies.
  2. The Old Testament contains many rituals and covenants that seem nonsensical or incomplete, with many prophecies yet to be fulfilled, particularly the Abrahamic Covenant.
  3. The Middle East conflict is partly rooted in attempts to disavow the Abrahamic Covenant, highlighting the Old Testament's ongoing relevance.
  4. Jesus Christ, in John 5:39, challenges believers to search the scriptures, as they testify of Him, suggesting that the Old Testament's mysteries point to Christ.
  5. Chuck Missler encourages readers to view confusing Bible passages as opportunities for spiritual growth, suggesting keeping a journal to document these moments.
  6. Missler advises praying for understanding and trusting that clarity will come through various means, such as sermons, readings, or conversations.
  7. The process of documenting and reflecting on these revelations can strengthen faith, especially during times of doubt, by highlighting the Holy Spirit's guidance.
  8. Missler predicts that understanding difficult passages will often reveal aspects of Jesus Christ's role, mission, and destiny.
  9. The study aims to cover a broad historical panorama from Creation to the Exodus, emphasizing the significance of Genesis in biblical history.

Bible spans history, prophecy, and restoration

  1. The Book of Genesis ends and transitions into the Book of Exodus, which marks the beginning of the nation of Israel.
  2. The Old Testament covers the period from The Exodus to The Exile, when Israel was captive in Babylon.
  3. There is a 400-year period between the Old and New Testaments, often called the 'silent years,' but detailed in advance in Daniel 11.
  4. The New Testament spans one lifetime and includes contemporaneous documents, highlighting the diaspora after Christ's crucifixion and the beginning of Israel's restoration.
  5. The Bible is studied to understand a period of time it describes more than any other, including the Gospel period, challenging readers to explore biblical prophecies and current events.
  6. The Old Testament consists of the Torah (Pentateuch), 12 historical books, 5 poetical books, and 17 prophetic books, totaling 39 books.
  7. The Torah includes Genesis (Book of Beginnings), Exodus (Birth of Israel), Leviticus (Law codification), Numbers (Wilderness Wandering), and Deuteronomy (Moses' final sermons).
  8. Joshua follows the Torah, detailing the conquest of Canaan, and the study will focus on Genesis and Revelation as foundational and climactic books.
  9. The next session will explore Genesis, focusing on Creation and the Fall of Man, covering the first three chapters.

Genesis prehistory and patriarchs' significance

  1. The first 11 chapters of Genesis are often referred to as prehistory by scholars, covering events like the Flood and the Tower of Babel.
  2. The session will dedicate an hour to discussing the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, who are pivotal figures in the rest of the Book of Genesis.
  3. Understanding the stories of these patriarchs is crucial not only for Jewish history but also for comprehending God's actions and plans.
  4. The speaker encourages participants to approach this study as an exciting and rewarding adventure, suggesting it will be both challenging and fulfilling.
  5. Participants are advised to engage with the material prayerfully, indicating a spiritual and reflective approach to the study.