Prophecy Scriptures: A Reading List for Hope and Discernment

This reading list gathers passages that frequently appear in discussions of Christ’s return. Read the chapters around them and avoid treating isolated verses as a complete timeline.

Read and study

• The promised kingdom: Daniel 7:9–14.
• Watchfulness and readiness: Matthew 24:36–44; Matthew 25:1–13.
• Christ’s return: Acts 1:9–11; John 14:1–3.
• Resurrection and gathering: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:51–58.
• Deception and perseverance: 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12; Revelation 13–14.
• Judgment and renewal: 2 Peter 3:8–13; Revelation 20–22.

Put the reading into practice

As you study, keep three columns in your notebook: what the text says, how different Christians interpret it, and the response it calls for in your life. The aim is faithful hope and discernment, not certainty about a speculative schedule.