Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow ｜ Dr Conrad Vine ｜ Religious Liberty Weekend

Sermon Study Guide: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

I. Introduction: The Sermon’s Core Message

1. Title: What is the title of the sermon? What does it suggest about the sermon’s content?
2. Central Theme: In your own words, what is the main point or argument of the sermon?
3. Key Components: What are the three main time periods or topics the sermon addresses (as indicated by “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”)?

II. Yesterday: Lessons from the Soviet Union

1. Historical Context:
   • What specific historical events in the Soviet Union does the sermon focus on? (e.g., the Holodomor, the persecution of the Kulaks)
   • What years are emphasized?
2. Ideology:
   • What ideology is identified as the driving force behind these events?
   • How did this ideology view the peasantry?
   • What were the key concepts used to justify the persecution of the Kulaks (e.g., “class consciousness”)?
3. Key Figures:
   • Who are the key figures mentioned in connection with these events? (e.g., Lenin, Stalin, Walter Duranty)
   • What role did each of these figures play?
4. Truth and Propaganda:
   • How was truth suppressed in the Soviet Union?
   • What role did propaganda play in shaping public opinion?
   • What is the significance of the newspaper “Pravda”?
5. Lessons Learned:
   • What are the key lessons the sermon draws from this historical period?
   • How does the sermon connect these events to the present day?

III. Today: Cultural Marxism and Critical Theories

1. Cultural Marxism:
   • How does the sermon define “cultural Marxism”?
   • What are some of its manifestations in contemporary society?
2. Critical Theories:
   • What specific critical theories are mentioned in the sermon? (e.g., critical race theory, critical gender theory)
   • What are the core tenets of critical race theory, according to the sermon? (e.g., “permanence of racism,” “whiteness as property,” “interest convergence hypothesis”)
   • How does the sermon critique these theories?
3. Social Division:
   • How do these theories contribute to social division?
   • What groups are identified as “demonized” in contemporary society?
4. Impact on Institutions:
   • How are these ideologies influencing educational institutions and other organizations?
   • What is “cancel culture,” and how is it related to these ideologies?
5. Biblical Response:
   • What is the sermon’s proposed biblical response to these ideologies?
   • What scriptures are used to support this response? (e.g., the creation of all people in God’s image)

IV. Tomorrow: Prophetic Warnings and the End Times

1. End-Time Prophecy:
   • What biblical passages are cited to describe the end times? (e.g., Daniel 12:1, Revelation 12, Revelation 13)
   • What key events are predicted to occur before Jesus’ return? (e.g., a time of trouble, persecution of the saints, the appearance of Satan)
2. The Issue of Worship:
   • How does the sermon emphasize the importance of worship in the end times?
   • What is the significance of the “mark of the beast” and the “seal of God”?
3. Deception:
   • How will Satan deceive people in the end times?
   • What are the “lying wonders” mentioned in the sermon?
   • How can believers avoid being deceived?
4. Standing Firm:
   • What does it mean to “keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus”?
   • How can believers prepare themselves for the challenges of the end times?
5. The Ultimate Choice:
   • What is the ultimate choice that people will face in the end times?
   • What are the consequences of each choice?

V. Conclusions and Application

1. Summary of Main Points: Summarize the key points of the sermon in your own words.
2. Personal Reflection:
   • What part of the sermon resonated with you the most?
   • What challenges did the sermon present to you?
   • What specific steps will you take to apply the teachings of the sermon to your life?
3. Call to Action: What is the sermon’s overall call to action?

VI. Key Scriptures

List all the scriptures referenced in the sermon transcript. Choose 3-5 that you find particularly important and study them in their full context.

VII. Further Study

1. Books Mentioned: List the books mentioned in the sermon (e.g., “Harvest of Sorrow,” “The Great Terror”). Consider reading one or more of these books to deepen your understanding of the topics discussed.
2. Topics for Further Research: Identify any topics from the sermon that you would like to explore further (e.g., critical race theory, end-time prophecy, the history of the Soviet Union).