Will the World End In 2012? Discussion Guide & Church Kit

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Regardless of the Mayan's prediction that the world will end in 2012, countless

scientific evidence exists that the world's extinction is near. Earthquakes,

tsunamis, super volcanoes, solar storms, planetary collisions...

The truth is only God knows the world's expiration date. Christians must choosefaith over fear and be prepared for God's plan, no matter the timing.

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DISCUSSION GUIDE


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Will The World End In 2012?

Chapter 1

THE MAYAN FACTOR1. As you hear a growing number of predictions that the world will end in

2012, how do you react? Do the predictions prompt you to fear or to worry,

or to react with skepticism or scorn? If someone wanted to speak with you

about the "end of the world," what would you say to him or her?

2. Very often in our day, ancient (and extinct) cultures inspire a certain amountof awe; many individuals ascribe amazing powers or even supernatural

mysteries to such cultures. And yet they are extinct. What does this say to

you about their power to keep you safe and healthy today? What does

Psalm 118:8 have to say about this issue?

3. The Mayans believed that their rulers descended from the gods. Certain

biblical cultures shared this trait. Both the Egyptians and the Romans, for

example, considered their highest rulers to be gods (Pharaoh and Caesar,respectively). Read Ezekiel 28:1-2, about the king of Tyre. What does God

think about such claims? How does He react to them?

4. The Mayans also practiced human sacrifice, another trait shared by certain

biblical cultures. For three examples, read 2 Kings 16:3; 17:17; Jeremiah

7:31. How did God react to such practices? How likely do you think it is that

God would endorse the prophecies of such cultures? Explain.

5. Read Isaiah 41:21-24. What major contrast does God highlight in this

passage? What implications does this have for the Mayan "prophecy"? Read

Ecclesiastes 8:7. What implications does this verse have for the Mayan

"prophecy"? Read Jeremiah 8:1-2. What does God seem to think of the

practice of consulting the stars to predict the future?


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Chapter 2

SOLAR STORMS1. What differences do you see between the statements, "severe solar storms

may hit the earth in 2012" and "the world will come to an end in 2012"?

Why does the first not necessitate or even imply the second? How do you

think you would react if a huge solar storm knocked out most electronic

devices and communications? What role would God play in such a

scenario?

2. Read Genesis 8:21-22. What does this verse add to the discussion?

3. The sun certainly does play a role in biblical prophecy. Read the following

texts: Isaiah 13:10; 24:3; Joel 2:10, 31; Matthew 24:29; Luke 21:25;

Revelation 8:12. What do you learn about the sun's future role from these

passages?

4. Read Jeremiah 3:35-37. In what way should this text give you both

confidence and comfort about the future?

5. Even if some major solar event should occur in 2012, what guidance does

Isaiah 8:11-14a give us? What sort of attitude should believers in Christ

display in uncertain times? Why?


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Chapter 3

CERN AND THE LARGEHADRON COLLINDER

1. From what you understand of the Large Hadron Collider, what are the

greatest dangers it poses? Does this device and its use worry you? Explain.

2. From a biblical standpoint, what do you think about the possibility of a

human-caused accident destroying the earth? Explain.

3. Read Isaiah 46:9-10. What is God's attitude toward the future? Where

would a world-destroying human accident fit in? Explain.

4. Certainly humans can "destroy" parts of the earth. Read Revelation 11:18.

What is God's attitude about those who destroy the earth? What does this

verse imply about any total destruction of the earth by humankind? Explain.

5. Matthew 24 describes conditions about "the end of the age." Read verses

21-22. What does this text teach us about the possibility of a world-

obliterating human accident?


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Chapter 4

THE PREDICTIONS OFNOSTRADAMUS

1. What is your impression of Nostradamus, either from this chapter or from

other sources? Why do you think so many people today seem drawn to him

and to his "predictions"? How would you respond to someone who urged

you to take his writings seriously, even giving them greater importance than

the Bible?

2. Read Deuteronomy 13:1-5 and 18:20-22. What guidelines about prophecy

do these passages give us? How does Nostradamus stack up against these

guidelines?

3. Read Isaiah 8:19-20. What guidelines about seeking guidance for the

future does this passage give us? How does Nostradamus stack up against

these guidelines?

4. Read Matthew 24:3-14. What details does Jesus give in this passage about

"the end of the world"? How do these prophecies compare with those of

Nostradamus?

5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:20-26. How does the apostle Paul's outline of events

leading up to "the end" compare with those of Nostradamus? When

disagreements occur between the two, which one are you going to believe?

Why?


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Chapter 5

THE REVERSAL OFMAGNETIC POLES

1. Of the three main negative possibilities concerning the future of earth's

magnetic fieldthe field will significantly weaken, "cracks" in the field will

grow larger, the magnetic poles will be reversedwhich one concerns you

the most? Why?

2. Revelation 16:8-9 may give a preview of the effects of a weakened

magnetic field surrounding earth, combined with increased activity by the

sun. What do you make of this text, and what signficance do you give to the

human reaction described by the passage?

3. How do you combat worry over events that you have no power to control?

What does Matthew 6:25-34 say about this? How does Jesus contrast the

expected behavior of believers with those who don't believe? How do you

personally put into practice Jesus' instructions here?

4. Read Isaiah 51:6. Does this verse frighten you or comfort you? Why?

5. Read Habakkuk 3:17-18. How does this verse suggest we live, regardless of

the circumstances around us?


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Chapter 6

COLLISION WITH PLANET X1. What would you say to someone who came to you expressing a deep fear

over a future collision with Planet X?

2. Read 1 Timothy 1:3-4; 4:7; and 2 Timothy 4:4. What contrasts does the

Bible highlight in these passages? How might they relate to the discussion

about Planet X?

3. Read 1 Peter 3:14b. Why should Christians not fear what others fear? What

hope do Christians have that others don't?

4. Get a concordance and briefly look up all the verses in the Bible where God

or His representatives tell someone some version of "do not be afraid." Why

does this instruction appear so frequently? What does this mean for you,

personally?

5. Read Psalm 46:1-3. What is the message of this passage? How does it

relate to fears about Planet X?


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Chapter 7

EARTHS ALIGNMENT WITHTHE GALACTIC PLANE

1. Does the book's author seem to take this concern seriously? Do you agree

with his assessment? Explain.

2. How does the apostle Peter picture the end of the universe in 2 Peter 3:10?

How does he want his readers to react to this idea (2 Peter 3:11-12)? What

attitude does he instruct us to adopt (2 Peter 3:13)?

3. How would you use Psalm 139:23-24 to comfort or instruct someone who

fears earth's alignment with the galactic plane?

4. How does Philippians 4:6-7 fit in with anxiety over destructive cosmic

events? What instruction is given here? What promise is given?

5. Read Hebrews 13:5-6. What general principle (not related to money) does

this passage express? How should this principle affect the way we live,

regardless of our circumstances?


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Chapter 8

ERUPTION OF THE SUPERVOLCANO

1. Have you ever visited Yellowstone National Park? If so, were you aware of its

true nature? If you visit in the future, will knowing about its true nature

affect your enjoyment of the park? Explain.

2. Read Psalm 135:6. What does this verse teach us about the threat and

power of a super volcano?

3. Read Numbers 26:8-10. To what event does this passage refer? Who was in

control here? Why should this give us comfort and hope?

4. What pictures come to mind when you read Psalm 104:32 and 144:5? Why

should these verses give you confidence? What ultimately controls even

super volcanoes?

5. Read Micah 1:3-4. What picture do you see described here? How might the

Lord use volcanoes (super or otherwise) for His purposes and glory?


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Chapter 9

THE WEB BOT PROJECT1. How do you rate this "threat" against the other "threats" described in the

book? Explain.

2. How can Ezekiel 2:6 instruct us concerning the Web Bot project? What

similarities and differences do you see here?

3. Read 2 Kings 19:6-7. What words of men frightened the people of Judah?

How did Isaiah instruct the Israelites to respond to these words? What

reasons did he give for this instruction? How does his instruction apply to us

today?

4. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13. How does Paul contrast the words of men

versus the words of God? How does this relate to the Web Bot project?

5. Read 1 Peter 1:23-25. What do you learn about God's Word from this

passage? How much time do you spend in God's Word? What practical

steps can you take, starting today, to get more grounded in God's Word?


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Chapter 10

RELIGIOUS PREDICTIONSOF THE END OF THE

WORLD

1. What do you make of the various non-Christian religious views of the end ofthe world presented in this chapter (Chinese, Islamic, Hindu, Hopi)? What

significance do you give to each of them? Explain.

2. Read Matthew 24:36-51. What is the central message of this passage?

What warnings does Jesus give? What promises does he give? What

practical instruction does he give?

3. Read John 14:1-3. What instruction does Jesus give in verse 1? Whatcomfort does he give in verse 2? What promise does he give in verse 3?

How does he want this teaching to practically affect our lives as believers?

4. Read Acts 1:6-8. What question did the disciples ask in verse 6? What reply

did Jesus give in verse 7? What instruction did Jesus give in verse 8? How

does this passage relate to us today and to any concern over the future that

we might have?

5. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. What does this passage have to say about

setting dates for the end of the world? What are we to do instead? Why?


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Chapter 11

FINAL EVALUATIONS1. In what way must 1 Samuel 8:20 remain the Christian's "pole star" in

judging predictions about the end of the world?

2. How does Isaiah 46:10 influence your perception of threats to the world's

existence?

3. Read Daniel 4:34-35. What does this passage have to say about "end of the

world" scenarios?

4. Read Psalm 75:1-3. What does this passage tell you about the timing of the

end of the world?

5. Read Daniel 8:19; 11:27, 29, 35. What phrase is used repeatedly here?

What does this tell us about when the world will come to its end? Howshould this give us comfort and hope?


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Chapter 12

PREPARATIONS FOR THEEND OF THE WORLD

1. Read Isaiah 30:15-18. What counsel does this passage give us about

preparing for the future? What does it warn us against doing?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. What instructions does this passage give us

about preparing for the end of life?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 6:1-2. What does Paul urge his readers to do in this

passage? Have you done this? Explain.

4. Read Titus 2:11-14. How are we to live in the present age, according to the

apostle Paul? What does this have to do with thinking about the end of the

world?

5. Read Hebrews 11:8-10. Why is Abraham still a good model for us to follow

in our lives of faith? How did Abraham deal with uncertainty? What did he

keep before his "eyes" at all times? How can this provide us with a good

example to follow today, regardless of what happens?


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Regardless of the Mayans prediction that the world will end

in 2012, countless scientic evidence exists that the worlds

extinction is near. Earthquakes, tsunamis, super volcanoes,

solar storms, planetary collisions...

What do you believe?

Are you prepared for the worlds end no matter the timing?

Join us as we discuss these world-ending theories and Gods

call to choose faith over fear.

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