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SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY – RESTORED IN CHRIST
Understanding the 70th Week: How to Discern the Times We’re Living In
Message from Chad Everett
OVERVIEW
This week, we are learning something important about God’s Word and how it helps us understand what is happening in the world.
A long time ago, God gave Daniel a plan for the future. Part of that plan has already happened exactly the way God said—and part of it is still to come.
That means:
👉 God knows what is happening
👉 God knows what is coming
👉 God’s Word helps us understand the times we are living in
This message teaches us:
- God’s Word helps us know what is true
- We should not just follow what people say
- We can understand what is happening by reading the Bible
- We can trust God and follow Jesus no matter what happens
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Hear → Answer → Think
Hear – Read the Bible
Answer – Talk about it
Think – Let God teach your heart
📖 Open your Bible and let God’s Word help you answer the questions.
📖 MEMORY VERSE
“Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming…” — Mark 13:35
BIG WORDS
- Discern = understand what is true
- Future = what happens later
- Timeline = when things happen
- Messiah = the Savior (Jesus)
- Prophecy = God telling the future
- Deceived = believing something not true
SECTION 1 — SEEING THE WORLD GOD’S WAY
💡 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
God’s Word helps us understand what is really going on.
BIG IDEA
We learn truth from the Bible—not just from people.
READ
Daniel 9:20–23, Mark 13:7–8
TALK ABOUT IT
- What was Daniel doing when God gave him understanding?
- What does that show us about how we hear from God?
- In Mark 13, what does Jesus say must happen in the future?
- What is the difference between what God says is true and what people say is true?
- Why is it important to know God’s Word so we are not deceived?
THINK ABOUT IT
- What do I listen to the most—God’s Word or other voices?
• Do I go to the Bible first when I have questions?
• How can I spend more time learning from God this week?
SECTION 2 — GOD HAS A PLAN
💡 WHAT IS GOD’S PLAN?
God knows what will happen before it happens.
BIG IDEA
God’s plan is always right and always on time.
READ
Daniel 9:24–25
TALK ABOUT IT
- What did God say He had “planned” (determined) for His people?
- What starts the timeline in Daniel 9?
- Who does the timeline lead to? (Messiah)
- What does this show us about God knowing what will happen before it happens?
- Why can we trust God’s plan in our own lives?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Do I trust that God knows what He is doing?
• Do I believe God’s timing is right?
• How can I trust Him more this week?
SECTION 3 — SOME HAS HAPPENED… SOME IS COMING
💡 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
God has already done part of His plan—and more is still coming.
BIG IDEA
God’s Word shows us what to watch for.
READ
Daniel 9:26–27
TALK ABOUT IT
- What does it mean that the Messiah would be “cut off”?
- Who did Jesus die for?
- What part of this prophecy has already happened?
- What part is still in the future?
- Why is it important to understand what God says will happen?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Do I pay attention to what God says about the future?
• Am I learning what the Bible says, or ignoring it?
• How can I grow in understanding God’s Word?
SECTION 4 —
GOD’S WORD HELPS US UNDERSTAND TODAY
💡 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The Bible helps us understand what is happening right now.
BIG IDEA
God’s Word helps us see clearly.
READ
Revelation 13:5, Revelation 11:1–3
TALK ABOUT IT
- What time period do these verses describe on God’s timeline?
- How do these verses connect to Daniel’s prophecy?
- What do these verses show will happen in the future?
- What do these passages show about how God’s plan fits together?
- Why should we pay attention to what God says about the world?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Do I see the world the way God sees it?
• Do I connect the Bible to what is happening around me?
• How can I grow in understanding God’s plan?
SECTION 5 — DON’T BE TRICKED
💡 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
We need to be careful so we are not fooled.
BIG IDEA
God’s Word helps protect us from being tricked.
READ
Mark 13:5–6
TALK ABOUT IT
- What warning does Jesus give about being deceived?
- What will happen that might cause people to believe something wrong?
- How can we know what is true?
- How does God’s Word help us not be deceived?
- What can you do to stay grounded in truth?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Do I believe everything I hear, or do I check it with God’s Word?
• Am I learning the Bible so I know truth?
• What is one way I can grow in knowing God’s Word?
SECTION 6 — STAY READY AND STRONG
💡 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
We stay close to Jesus no matter what happens.
BIG IDEA
We follow Jesus and stay faithful.
READ
Mark 13:24–27
TALK ABOUT IT
- What happens in the future when Jesus comes back?
- What does the Bible say about staying ready?
- What is the difference between being ready and being afraid?
- How does knowing God’s Word help us stay ready?
- What does a life that follows Jesus look like?
THINK ABOUT IT
- Am I living for Jesus every day?
• What would I change if I knew He was coming soon?
• What is one way I can follow Him better this week?
🌟 PRACTICE FOR THE WEEK
🎯 Know God’s Word. See Clearly. Follow Jesus.
📖 Read
Daniel 9:25, Mark 13:5, John 11:25
🙏 Pray
“God, help me understand Your Word, know what is true, and follow You.”
🎯 Do This
● Read your Bible this week
● Ask God questions
● Choose to follow Jesus every day
✏️ ACTIVITY — MY DAY WITH JESUS
🎯 Draw Your Timeline
God has a timeline for the world…and my life with Jesus is part of it.
Just like Pastor Chad showed a timeline in the Bible—draw your own.
Draw a line and add pictures of your day with Jesus
(waking up, praying, school, friends, family, bedtime).