More than 25% of the Bible is devoted to prophecy, but that's not stopped various self-appointed "experts" from discounting its value. The truth is, the Bible emphasizes that prophecy is an integral part of one's faith, and the clamor against it from those within the church is a clear indication of the of end times we live in. This article is the first of a two-part series that examines well-defined benefits to the proper study of Biblical prophecy.