(adapted from Mary Winslow's, "Heaven Opened")

As to the subject of the study of prophecy, I would
remark that, we should keep in mind the truth that
"the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy;"
and that the prophecies should be studied with a
view of knowing more of Him; His personal glory,
salvation, and kingdom. There is great danger of
being led away from the 'spirit of prophecy.'

The writings of the prophets would possess no meaning,
 charm, or attraction did they not all testify of Jesus.

"Of Him give all the prophets witness."

They....
    predict His advent,
    describe His death,
    foretell His triumph, and
    portray His kingdom and glory.

The suffering and victorious Messiah is the
central object of their magnificent picture!

In the study of the prophets there is great danger of
being carried away with some favorite prophetical
scheme which, perhaps, we rather bring to, than
take from, their inspired writings. And this is allowed
a too absorbing study and attention, to the exclusion
of more vital and momentous subjects.

May we not be liable to lose, in a too exclusive
and engrossing study of the prophetical writings,
much of that lowliness of mind, close intimacy with
the progress of the kingdom of God within us, and
communion with God Himself, which constitute
the life and spirit of experimental religion?