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The second angel declares the coming destruction for Babylon, the symbolic capital of the Dragon's kingdom.
The first of three angels invites the whole of Creation to join in worship to God as the time of judgment has come.
After seeing a kingdom set up by the Dragon and the Beasts, John's vision shifts back to a Kingdom inhabited by those who have been redeemed.
To further accomplish his goal, the 2nd Beast sets up an economic system of coercion. Any who desire "life as we know it" to continue must declare allegiance to the 1st Beast.
John sees a second Beast emerge out of the earth to help serve the first Beast.
Things go from bad to worse as John sees the Beast pursue God's people with destructive intent.
We're introduced more directly with a Beast that will be covered even more in Revelation 17. Serving as a co-conspirator with the Dragon, the Beast is worshiped as one who is capable of miracles...or, at least, what looks like miracles.
A style of literature you'll find throughout the Bible are chiasms, which build upwards from either end of a passage to a culminating point in the middle of the text. Revelation as a whole is a chiasm, with Chapter 12 being the culmination. Shane Wood's video can be found here.Douglas Van Dorn's chiasm layout for Revelation can be found here.
In light of his losing streak, the Dragon turns his sights on the Woman and her offspring (aka: the Christian Church).
Across the heavens comes a proclamation of victory in the war with the Dragon.
Across the heavens comes a proclamation of victory in the war with the Dragon.
His plans foiled, the Dragon begins to fight against the armies of Heaven.
Daniel's dream continues with the appearance of the Son of Man defeating the beasts from the sea and setting up an eternal Kingdom.
Trust me - this interlude to Daniel 7 ties in very well with what John sees in Revelation 12.
In the middle of Revelation stands a tremendous revelation: there's more going on in the spiritual world than you may realize.
The 7th Trumpet is blown and the Elders worship God once again.
The celebration of sinners comes to an abrupt end as the two witnesses are brought back to life and ascend to heaven.
John grabs a measuring rod and sees two witnesses who testify regarding God's justice and judgment on the unrepentant.
John is instructed to take the small scroll from the angel and to eat it.
Before the 7th Trumpet is blown, an angel declares that the end of time has finally come.
As the 6th Trumpet is blown, people continue in the path of willful disobedience and sin.
The picture of "hard hearts" happens frequently throughout Scripture. We've talked about this theme in other seasons of this podcast. Given the special focus in the last few episodes and the ongoing theme of disobedience in Revelation, it's time to clarify what the Bible is talking about when it comes to people having hard hearts.
The 5th trumpet is blown and a star falls to the sky to unleash horrific torturing creatures on those who live in rebellion against God.
If you thought the Seal Judgments were rough, you haven't seen anything yet.
If you thought the Seal Judgments were rough, you haven't seen anything yet.
Trumpets are handed to angels and an incense brazier is thrown to earth full of prayers and coals from the altar.
John shares incredible words revealing the peace, tranquility, joy, and fulfillment of all things as the people of God dwell in His presence forever.
As John takes in the vision, one of the Elders points out more about the assembly by asking questions.
John sees a vast gathering of people from around the world worshipping God.
During the interlude between the 6th and 7th seals being opened, John's vision brings him to see a large populace being sealed by God.
What we see in Revelation 6 is a final fulfillment of a greater theme and occurrence seen throughout the rest of Scripture.
As the Lamb breaks the 6th seal, John shares about the obvious panic that ensues the destruction of the world as we know it.
As the 5th seal is broken, John sees those who have been martyred for their faith speak out to God for a timeline on when justice will be carried out.
As the Lamb starts to crack open the seals on the scroll, different Horsemen are brought forth in an act of judgment on Creation.
The worthiness and worship of Jesus in John's vision reaches a climactic point as the whole of Creation joins in the worship.Here's the link for today's Takeaway Question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCcGqMHndxo
As the Lamb takes the scroll, the four creatures and the elders start a new song of declaring praise.
John's observations in the throne room continue as he sees the Lamb take the sealed scroll from the One on the throne.
John's attention is drawn to the scroll in God's hand as his vision continues to play out.
John provides more insight on the throne room he sees in his vision, introducing his readers to four living beings who declare the holiness of God.
John's vision continues as he enters the throne room of heaven.
There is no such thing as "the perfect church." In spite of sin and brokenness, Jesus invites His people to be among those who overcome oppression, persecution, challenges, false teachers, and difficulties.
With not much to speak of regarding the strengths of the Church, Jesus warns them of their growing spiritual apathy while inviting them to return to fellowship with Him.
As Jesus warns the Church of an incoming trial for those who live in the world, He assures them of His protection.
Jesus greets the Church in Philadelphia by echoing much of what He said to the Church in Smyrna.
In spite of a rather dismal letter, Jesus encourages the Church in Sardis to repent, return to Him, and to hold fast to the Gospel.
As this church grapples with an unidentified Jezebel of a prophetess, Jesus commends them for their faith, love, endurance, and service.
The Church in Pergamum is encouraged by their holding fast to Christ in the midst of persecution, but is reprimanded because of their lack of discernment regarding the Nicolaitans.
In light of upcoming persecution and hardships, Jesus encourages the Church that He sees, knows them, and for them to remain faithful.
Jesus encourages the Ephesians in their discernment, but warns against their loss of love.
Time to catch our breath and recap Revelation 1 before we get into the letters to the seven Churches.
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