Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered
Foretelling the Future
Can the wise men of the world foretell the future? BR-ASI9 124.9
“Daniel answered before the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded can neither wise men, enchanters, magicians, nor soothsayers, shew unto the king.” Daniel 2:27, R.V. BR-ASI9 124.10
Who did Daniel say could reveal secrets? BR-ASI9 124.11
“But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days.” Daniel 2:28. BR-ASI9 124.12
How does God show His foreknowledge? BR-ASI9 124.13
“Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.” Isaiah 42:9. BR-ASI9 124.14
What was foretold through the prophet Joel? BR-ASI9 124.15
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.” Joel 2:28. BR-ASI9 124.16
When did this prediction begin to be fulfilled? BR-ASI9 124.17
“But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.” Acts 2:16, 17. BR-ASI9 124.18