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DISCUSSION GUIDE
 Will The World End In 2012?
Chapter 1

THE MAYAN FACTOR

1. 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 amount
of 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 STORMS
1. 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 LARGE

HADRON 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 OF
NOSTRADAMUS
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 OF
MAGNETIC POLES
1. Of the three main negative possibilities concerning the future of earth's
magnetic field—the field will significantly weaken, "cracks" in the field will
grow larger, the magnetic poles will be reversed—which 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 X

1. 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

EARTH’S ALIGNMENT WITH

THE 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 SUPER

VOLCANO
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 PROJECT

1. 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 PREDICTIONS
OF THE END OF THE
WORLD
1. What do you make of the various non-Christian religious views of the end of
the 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? What
comfort 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 EVALUATIONS
1. 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? How
should this give us comfort and hope?
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Chapter 12

PREPARATIONS FOR THE

END 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?
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...

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