The purpose of the exercises contained in this appendix is to provide additional examples of Biblical prophecies which may be used to test the validity of the Harmony of Revelation. By using analysis similar to what was used in the previous chapters of this book, you can see for yourself whether or not such scriptures are consistent with the harmonistic picture of the end times.
In order to assist you in your analysis, I have included my answers to these exercises in Appendix H. You may want to look at these answers after working the exercises yourself in order to see if your answers agree with mine.
After working all of these exercises, if you want to continue testing the validity of the Harmony, I suggest you look up other prophetic scriptures found in the Bible. As you come across one prophecy after another, check to see whether or not each passage is consistent with harmonistic eschatology. By the time you have read all the way through the Bible, you should have acquired not only a firm grasp of the harmonistic scenario but also a strong opinion as to whether or not that scenario is consistent with all Biblical prophecies.
This is the only way I know whereby you can discover for yourself whether or not the Harmony of Revelation really is the proper way to interpret Biblical prophecies of the last days.
Analyze Luke 21:5-36 to determine (a) how it parallels Matthew 24, (b) whether or not it is consistent with the Harmony of Revelation, and (c) what new insights it gives to the harmonistic view of eschatology.
Analyze the parable of the Minas found in Luke 19:11-27. (a) How does it compare with the parable of the Talents (Mt 25:14-30)? (b) What new insights can be gained from this parable? (c) Is it consistent with the Harmony of Revelation?
Analyze the parable of the weeds found in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. (a) What new insights can be gained from this parable? (b) Is it consistent with the Harmony of Revelation?
In the introduction to his second letter to the Thessalonians (2TH 1:6-10), Paul refers to the Second Coming of Christ. What does he say that supports the harmonistic view of eschatology?
In his short letter, Jude quotes Enoch's prophecy about the Lord's coming (JUD 14-15). How do we know this refers to Christ's second coming and not to the first or something else?
Read 1 Corinthians 15 to see the context of two of Paul's references to the final resurrection. (a) What was the main point Paul was trying to make in this chapter? (b) What new insights can be gained from vv. 20-28 regarding the resurrection and Christ's return? (c) What is the main point Paul was making in vv. 35-49? (d) What new insights can be gained from vv. 50-56 about the rapture?
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 to see the broader context of 4:16-17. (a) What was the main point Paul was trying to make in this passage? (b) Except for the apparent timing of the resurrection, is the Scripture consistent with the Harmony of Revelation?
In Romans 11:13-32 Paul mentions God's rejection, preservation, and eventual salvation of Israel. (a) Why was Israel rejected? (b) Why preserved? (c) Why saved? (d) According to the Harmony of Revelation when will this national salvation take place?
In Philippians 2:5-10 Paul mentions the humbled and exalted Christ. How does this Scripture fit into the Seven Days of the Harmony of Revelation?
How does Hebrews 1:3;10:12-13 support the harmonistic view of the millennium?
In 2 Peter 3:8-15 we get a glimpse of Peter's eschatology. (a) What does it reveal about God's concept of time? (b) Why has Christ delayed his second coming? (c) How is it consistent with the harmonistic viewpoint? (d) What does Peter conclude from this view of eschatology?
Daniel 2:31-45 describes a dream Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, had and the interpretation Daniel gave to it. Using the hindsight of history and the foresight of harmonism, identify the empire represented by the (a) head of gold, (b) chest and arms of silver, (c) belly and thighs of bronze, (d) legs of iron, and (e) feet of iron mixed with clay. (f) Who does the rock represent?
Daniel records his vision of four beasts in Chapter 7 of his book. (a) How does the identity of the four beasts demonstrate the major problem of interpreting Old Testament Scripture? (b) What characteristics of the fourth beast identify it with the Beast of Revelation? (c) What identifies the little horn as the Antichrist? (d) What other events of the vision support the Harmony of Revelation?
Daniel 8 describes Daniel's vision of a ram and a goat. (a) Interpret the vision through historical hindsight. (b) Interpret the vision through harmonistic foresight. (c) How long will Satan prevail through the Antichrist against Christianity?
Where does Ezekiel 11:16-20 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
(a) Where does Ezekiel 34:20-31 fit into the Harmony of Revelation? (b) What does it reveal about eternal life on the New Earth?
Ezekiel 37:15-28 mentions the joining of Judah and Ephraim into a single nation ruled by David forever. (a) How does this fit into the Harmony of Revelation? (b) From the context of the Scripture, the hindsight of history, and the foresight of the Harmony, identify the two groups who are joined. (c) How does this union help us understand the different roles Christians and Jews play in eternity? (d) How does this help us know when to interpret prophecies about Israel literally and when to interpret them spiritually?
Compare Isaiah 2:2-5 with Micah 4:1-5 and explain how each fits into the Harmony of Revelation.
Isaiah 2:6-21 describes "the day of the Lord" (v.12). How does this day compare with the harmonistic "day of the Lord?"
How does Isaiah 11:1-14 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
How does Isaiah 24 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
How does Isaiah 26:19-21 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
How does Isaiah 32-35 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
How does Hosea 3:4-5 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
How does Joel 3:1-21 fit into the Harmony of Revelation?
In Acts 2:14-21 Peter asserts that the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was the fulfillment of Joel 2:28-32. (a) How does this passage show that in God's sight, the Church Age is among the last days? (b) Is this consistent with harmonistic eschatology? (c) Where does Joel 2:28-29 best fit into the Harmony? (d) Where does Joel 2:30-31 best fit? (e) Joel 2:32?
[1]One mina was a coin worth about three months' wages for a common laborer. Therefore, your translation may not use the word "mina" in this reference but rather substitute an equivalent value of more modern currency.