END TIMES COSMOLOGY

Stars Falling, the Sky Rolling Up, and Yahusha's Return

TRUTH CARRIERS - YOUTH EDITION
Ages 12-17

Revelation 6:14
"And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places."

What You'll Learn

8 lessons - about 25-35 minutes each

Important: Understanding biblical cosmology helps us understand end-times prophecy. When Scripture says stars fall to earth and the sky rolls up, it makes sense only if you understand the firmament!

How to Use This Workbook

Use the 6Rs Learning Method to really learn this material:

1. RECEIVE
Read the lesson carefully
2. REFLECT
Answer the questions honestly
3. RECALL
Write what you remember without looking
4. RECITE
Memorize the Scripture verses
5. REVIEW
Come back Day 1, 3, 7, 21, 60
6. RESPOND
Teach someone what you learned

LESSON 1: SIGNS IN THE SUN, MOON, AND STARS

Yahusha Himself told us there would be signs in the sky before He returns. Let's see what He said!

Luke 21:25-26
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear... for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."

Fill in the Blanks

According to Luke 21:25-26:

There will be in the sun, moon, and stars.

On earth there will be of nations.

Men's hearts will fail them for .

The powers of shall be shaken.

In Genesis 1:14, Yahuah said the sun, moon, and stars were made "for signs." They've always been meant to communicate something - and in the last days, they'll give the ultimate warning!
Joel 2:30-31
"And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Yahuah come."

What Happens Before the Day of Yahuah?

The sun will be turned into .

The moon will become like .

This happens BEFORE the great and terrible of Yahuah.

Key Point: These aren't symbolic! When the Bible says the sun goes dark and the moon turns blood-red, it means exactly that. The heavenly lights will literally change as a warning of what's coming.

Multiple Choice

1. According to Luke 21, there will be signs in:

○ A) Only the sun   ○ B) Sun, moon, AND stars   ○ C) Only the moon

2. The moon will become:

○ A) Invisible   ○ B) Like blood   ○ C) Bright white

Scripture Memory: Joel 2:31

"The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Yahuah come."

RECALL - Close Your Book!

What three heavenly lights will show signs? What will happen to the sun? What will the moon become?

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 2: THE SIXTH SEAL - REVELATION 6

The most detailed description of what will happen to the sky is found in Revelation 6. Let's study it carefully!

Revelation 6:12-14
"And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places."

The Six Events of the Sixth Seal

Event 1: There was a great .

Event 2: The sun became as sackcloth.

Event 3: The moon became as .

Event 4: The stars of heaven to the earth.

Event 5: The heaven departed as a when rolled together.

Event 6: Every mountain and island were out of their places.

Sackcloth was a rough, dark fabric worn during times of mourning. When the sun becomes "black as sackcloth," it will be completely dark - as if the whole world is in mourning!

Stars Falling Like Figs

Notice the comparison: stars fall like unripe figs shaken from a tree. This tells us something important about stars!

Think About It: Modern science says stars are giant suns, many times larger than Earth. If that were true, how could stars fall TO Earth like figs from a tree? They would destroy everything! But Scripture describes them falling like small objects - because that's what they are: small lights set IN the firmament.

True or False

○ True ○ False - 1. The sun will become bright orange during the sixth seal.

○ True ○ False - 2. Stars will fall to earth like figs from a tree.

○ True ○ False - 3. The heaven (sky) will depart as a scroll.

RECALL - Close Your Book!

List the 6 events of the Sixth Seal in order. Why does the "figs from a tree" comparison matter?

TEACH-BACK

Explain to a family member what happens when the sixth seal is opened.

Person taught: Date:

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 3: STARS FALLING TO EARTH

Multiple places in Scripture describe stars falling to earth. Let's look at the evidence!

Revelation 12:3-4
"And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon... And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth."

The dragon's tail drew a of the stars.

He cast them to the .

Think About It: If stars were giant suns as modern science claims, even ONE star hitting Earth would completely destroy it. But here, a THIRD of all stars fall to Earth - and Earth still exists! This only makes sense if stars are small lights, not massive suns.
Isaiah 34:4
"And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll: and all their host shall fall down, as the leaf falleth off from the vine, and as a falling fig from the fig tree."

What Are Stars Compared To?

According to Isaiah 34:4, the heavens shall be rolled together as a .

The stars fall like a from a vine or a fig from a tree.

The Hebrew word for "stars" (kokab) comes from a root meaning "to blaze" or "to burn." Stars are literally described as small burning lights - not massive distant suns!

Multiple Choice

1. In Revelation 12, how many stars does the dragon cast to earth?

○ A) All of them   ○ B) One third   ○ C) Half

2. Stars falling are compared to:

○ A) Massive explosions   ○ B) Figs and leaves   ○ C) Comets

RECALL - Close Your Book!

What three things are stars compared to when they fall? Why does this prove they're small?

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 4: THE SKY ROLLING UP LIKE A SCROLL

One of the most amazing prophecies is that the sky will roll up like a scroll. What does this mean?

Revelation 6:14
"And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together."

The heaven as a scroll when rolled together.

Isaiah 34:4
"And the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll."

The heavens shall be together as a scroll.

Can You Roll Up Empty Space?

Modern science says the sky is just atmosphere and then empty space going on forever. But think about it:

Key Point: The fact that Scripture says the sky will "roll up" proves there's something SOLID up there - the firmament! You can only roll up something that has substance.
Ancient scrolls were made of parchment or papyrus rolled around a wooden rod. When you roll up a scroll, it opens to reveal what's behind it. When the firmament rolls up, it will reveal Yahuah's throne above!

What the Firmament Currently Does:

What Happens When It's Removed:

True or False

○ True ○ False - 1. Empty space can be rolled up like a scroll.

○ True ○ False - 2. The firmament holds the sun, moon, and stars.

○ True ○ False - 3. When the sky rolls up, it reveals what's above it.

RECALL - Close Your Book!

Why can't empty space be rolled up? What does the firmament do now? What happens when it's removed?

Scripture Memory: Revelation 6:14

"And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places."

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 5: THE DAY OF YAHUAH

The "Day of Yahuah" is a specific time when He pours out His judgment on the world. Let's see what Scripture says about it.

Joel 2:1-2
"Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of Yahuah cometh, for it is nigh at hand; A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness."

The day of Yahuah is a day of and gloominess.

It is a day of clouds and thick .

Joel 2:10-11
"The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining... for the day of Yahuah is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?"

What Happens on This Day?

The earth shall .

The heavens shall .

The sun and moon shall be .

The stars shall their shining.

2 Peter 3:10
"But the day of Yahuah will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."

The day of Yahuah will come as a in the night.

The heavens shall away with a great noise.

The elements shall with fervent heat.

Serious Question

Are YOU ready for this day? It's coming whether we're prepared or not. The question is: will you be ready to stand before Yahuah?

Multiple Choice

1. The Day of Yahuah is described as:

○ A) A day of light and joy   ○ B) A day of darkness and gloominess   ○ C) An ordinary day

2. It will come:

○ A) With lots of warning   ○ B) As a thief in the night   ○ C) After everyone is ready

RECALL - Close Your Book!

List 5 things that describe the Day of Yahuah. What happens according to 2 Peter 3:10?

TEACH-BACK

Explain to someone what the Day of Yahuah is and why it matters.

Person taught: Date:

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 6: THE RETURN OF YAHUSHA

After the tribulation and the signs in the heavens, Yahusha will return! This is our blessed hope!

Matthew 24:30
"And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."

The sign of the Son of man will appear in .

They shall see Him coming in the with power and glory.

Revelation 1:7
"Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him."

Yahusha comes with .

eye shall see Him!

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
"For the Master himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of Elohim: and the dead in Messiah shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Master in the air."

The Sequence of His Return:

Yahusha will descend from with a shout.

The dead in Messiah shall first.

The living shall be caught up in the .

The Full Sequence of Events:

  1. Signs in the sun, moon, stars
  2. Heaven shaken, stars fall
  3. Sky rolls up like a scroll
  4. Yahusha returns in the clouds
  5. Dead in Messiah raised
  6. Living believers caught up
  7. Judgment on the earth
Acts 1:11 says Yahusha will return "in like manner" as He ascended - visibly, bodily, in the clouds. No secret rapture - EVERY eye will see Him!

RECALL - Close Your Book!

List the 7-step sequence of end-time events. How will Yahusha return?

Scripture Memory: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

"For the Master himself shall descend from heaven with a shout... and the dead in Messiah shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds."

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 7: THE NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH

After the judgment, Yahuah will create something completely new. This is what we're looking forward to!

Isaiah 65:17
"For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind."

Yahuah will create new and a new .

The former will not even be .

2 Peter 3:13
"Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."

In the new creation, dwells!

Revelation 21:1-4
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea... And Elohim shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

What Will the New Creation Be Like?

Current EarthNew Earth
Death everywhereNO more death
Sorrow and cryingNO more sorrow or crying
Pain and sufferingNO more pain
Sin and wickednessOnly righteousness
Yahuah distantYahuah dwells WITH us
Amazing! Revelation 21:23 says the New Jerusalem won't need the sun or moon because YAHUAH Himself is the light! This is the ultimate restoration of creation!

True or False

○ True ○ False - 1. The new earth will still have death and sorrow.

○ True ○ False - 2. Righteousness will dwell in the new creation.

○ True ○ False - 3. We will still remember the old earth clearly.

RECALL - Close Your Book!

What 5 things will be true of the new heavens and new earth? What will NOT be there anymore?

TEACH-BACK

Explain to someone what the new creation will be like.

Person taught: Date:

THIS WEEK I WILL:


LESSON 8: HOW TO BE READY

Everything we've studied is coming. The question is: are YOU prepared?

Matthew 24:42-44
"Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Master doth come... Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."

therefore!

Be ready!

Luke 21:36
"Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."

and always!

2 Peter 3:11-12, 14
"Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness... be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."

8 Ways to Be Ready:

  1. Repent and trust in the Messiah
  2. Be baptized and follow Him
  3. Keep His
  4. Watch for the signs
  5. Pray without ceasing
  6. Live and godly lives
  7. Share the truth with others
  8. Do not be by false teachings

The Choice Is Yours

Will you be ready when the sky rolls up like a scroll?
Will you be found faithful when the stars fall?
Will you stand before the Son of Man with confidence or fear?

The time to prepare is NOW.

Remember: These events WILL happen. The only question is whether you'll be ready. Don't wait until it's too late!

RECALL - Close Your Book!

List the 8 ways to be ready. What does Matthew 24:42 tell us to do?

Scripture Memory: Matthew 24:42, 44

"Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Master doth come... Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."

TEACH-BACK

Share with someone how to be ready for Yahusha's return.

Person taught: Date:

THIS WEEK I WILL:



FINAL REFLECTION

After completing this study, answer the following:

What are the prophetic signs in the sun, moon, and stars?

How does biblical cosmology explain stars falling and the sky rolling up?

What will happen on the Day of Yahuah?

What will the new heavens and new earth be like?

Are YOU ready for these events? What must you do to prepare?

Spaced Review Tracker

Review this workbook at these intervals for lasting retention:

ReviewDateCompleted
Day 1 (Today)
Day 3
Day 7
Day 21
Day 60

Answer Key

Lesson 1: signs, distress, fear, heaven, darkness, blood, day

Lesson 2: earthquake, black, blood, fell, scroll, moved; Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B; T/F: 1-False, 2-True, 3-True

Lesson 3: third, earth, scroll, leaf; Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

Lesson 4: departed, rolled; T/F: 1-False, 2-True, 3-True

Lesson 5: darkness, darkness, quake, tremble, dark, withdraw, thief, pass, melt; Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B

Lesson 6: heaven, clouds, clouds, Every, heaven, rise, clouds

Lesson 7: heavens, earth, remembered, righteousness; T/F: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False

Lesson 8: Watch, always, Watch, pray, Yahusha, commandments, holy, deceived

TRUTH CARRIERS MINISTRY

Carrying the Truth to a Deceived World

"But the day of Yahuah will come as a thief in the night."
— 2 Peter 3:10

Are you ready?