The eternal gospel is preached to all the inhabitants of the earth, so that no one will have an excuse. In these verses, the angels of God tell us what we are to do, what not to do, and what God will do. Are we fearing God, giving Him glory, & worshiping Him?
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The second beast, or the false prophet comes into the scene who will deceive the world spiritually. Our world is ripe for a global “savior” and religion (i.e., peace). Wisdom comes from God alone, so let’s abide in Jesus so we are not deceived!
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We learn about the beast that comes from the sea, the antichrist, the 2nd part of the unholy trinity. Satan is a deceiver and will always try to mimic the things of God, including His death & resurrection. However, the biggest difference is that Satan will let you die for him, whereas Jesus died for us! Don’t be deceived, know the difference, and choose this day whom you will serve!
Continue reading“Enter the (red) dragon” – We are introduced to the first three symbolic characters of chapter 12: the woman = Israel, the red dragon = Satan, & the male child = Jesus Christ. Ever since Satan was kicked out of heaven, he has been warring against God ever since…and especially with the Jews since they are central to God’s plan. Through the scriptures we see that Satan is not to be underestimated or overrated, but that God is large and in charge and has a plan!
Continue readingThe finishing of Chapter 11, where we were introduced to the third woe and the seventh trumpet. This will begin a several chapter description of the bowls of wrath. Why must this wrath come and whom is it for? What should we know and do with this information?
Continue readingJohn is told to mesure the Temple. Measuring conotates ownership. God cares deeply about what is His. Are we His? Do we care about what is His? Then the two witnesses are sent to earth for 3 1/2 years, killed, and resurrected. A witness is not just something we do, it is something we are. Let’s be witnesses here on earth until Jesus returns!
Continue readingChapter 7 describes two groups of people: 1) 144,000 Jews 2) “Great Multitude” (Tribulation Saints) that will survive the Great Tribulation and enter into the Kingdom of God, where Jesus is on the throne and spreads His Tabernacle over them. Is Jesus on the throne of your life? Is He your covering today? Let’s surrender all to Him!
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Luke 24:1-11 – “A Revelation of Unanswered Prayer”
The disciples asked for a miracle, for Jesus to be delivered, but their prayers seemed to go “unanswered” when He was crucified. They weren’t expecting or praying for a resurrection, but the Lord was! Easter Sunday reveals the unexpected! What does God have in store for you that’s unexpected? He is the God of the miraculous!
“Bad News Bearers – Pt. 2”
On Palm Sunday, Jesus’ Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, God was saying to the world, “This is my Lamb…will you choose Him?” But they did not recognize Him because they didn’t know their Scriptures. Will the world today recognize Jesus and choose to be spared from God’s wrath and judgment to come? Life has many choices, eternity has two…What’s yours?
John is taken to heaven in the Spirit and sees God the Father on the Throne of Judgement with the 7 Spirits of God, 4 living creatures & 24 elders around Him. Are we walking in the Spirit or in our flesh? Let’s be in the Spirit like John and receive revelations from the Lord!
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