This week on "Encounter God's Truth," Bible prophecy scholar Dr. John Whitcomb shows us why “Elijah May Appear—This Year!”

This season of the year is a good one in which to remind ourselves of the importance of the prophetic future. Dr. Whitcomb takes us to a number of passages during the course of this lesson, including Malachi 4:4-6; Matthew 11:11-13; 16:28-17:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and Revelation 11:3-12.

As we bring you this first "Encounter God's Truth" of 2017, host Wayne Shepherd has a question for Dr. Whitcomb. He asks if the Elijah who will reappear in the nation of Israel in the future is the same man who ministered to the northern kingdom of Israel in the Old Testament.

God’s Word is true from the beginning to the end! Isn’t it a great comfort to know that its truths will continue to guide us into the New Year? Stay close to that Word as we begin 2017 together.