Three and One with Pastor Dominic Dinger

The coming messenger. A rebuke about robbing God. God’s people complain. A book of remembrance. The Great Day of God. The River of Life. A reminder that the time is near. Wonder and warning from the One who is coming quickly.

Israel is beloved of God. Although they offered polluted offerings. Although they had corrupted priests. Although they were filled with treachery and infidelity. Fortunately, one day, God will make all things new, new heavens and a new earth.

Idolatry will one day be cut off, when the Shepherd Savior comes again. After, the great and terrible day of the Lord. Then, all the nations, will travel up to Jerusalem to worship the one true king in what we commonly call the Millennial Kingdom.

The Restoration of Judah and Israel. The desolation of Israel. The Prophecy of the Shepherds. The coming deliverance of Judah. Mourning for the One who was pierced. And, Christ comes back riding a white horse.

Obedience versus fasting. Disobedience connected to captivity. The future of the holy city of Jerusalem. Israel defended against her enemies. The coming King, saving His people. And, the future fall of Mystery Babylon.

A vision of lampstands and olive trees. A vision of a flying scroll. A vision of a woman in a basket. A vision of four chariots. The command to crown Joshua. And, John sees a scarlet woman riding a scarlet beast.

A call to repentance. A vision of horses. A vision of horns. A vision of the measuring line. A vision of Joshua, standing before God with Satan accusing and the Lord defending. And, the bowls of God’s wrath begin to overflow.  

The command to build God’s house. The stalling, the preaching, the repenting, the stirring. The coming glory of God’s house. A promised blessing. And, the tribulation saints sing the song of Moses, before the bowls of God’s wrath are poured out.

The great and terrible day of the Lord. A call to repentance. Judgement on the nations. The wickedness of Jerusalem. A faithful remnant. Joy in God’s faithfulness. And,144,000 sing a new song with the Lamb.

The prophet asks questions. The Lord gives answers. The just shall live by faith. The wicked are given a woe. The prophet prays. And, John witnesses a beast rise out the sea and another out of the earth.

God’s wrath on His enemies. The destruction of Nineveh. The WOE of Nineveh. And, we see Satan thrown out of heaven onto the earth, endeavoring to devour the anointed offspring of the nation of Israel.

God pleads with Israel. Making known what He has wanted from them all along what He has required from them all along, as the end of Micah is mixed with mercy. And, we are introduced to two witnesses just before the seventh trumpet.

The Lord’s reign in Zion. Zion’s future triumph. The coming Messiah. A little baby born, in the little town of Bethlehem. And, a mighty angel hands John a little book to eat.

A man named Micah, mourning for Israel and Judah, warning those who do evil - lying prophets, wicked prophets, religious rulers. And, we look at what the fifth and sixth trumpet judgements release upon a Christ rejecting world.

We met a man named Jonah. A reluctant prophet, a disobedient prophet, on his way away from Nineveh. But, God had a way to get him back and on track. And, the seventh seal is opened and the first four trumpets sound.

God gives a prophet named Obadiah a vision concerning the coming judgement of a Gentile nation called Edom, including Israel’s eventual triumph. And, in-between the sixth and the seventh seal, God seals 144,000.

Amos intercede’s, twice. The Lord relents, twice. Vision after vision after vision is given to the sheep breeder turned prophet culminating in the destruction and ultimate restoration of Israel. And, we see the first six seals opened on the seven sealed scroll.

Israel is once again impenitent. Refusing correction. Refusing to repent. Even after God’s judgements increase in intensity. So God offers up His own lament and yet AGAIN calls for repentance. And, we see a Lamb who is worthy of our worship.

God calls a shepherd to speak His word, His word of judgement against the nations, including His own nation - Israel and Judah. And, John sees into the future concerning the coming Day of the Lord.

The land laid waste. Mourning over the land. The Day of the Lord. A call to repentance. The land refreshed and restored. God’s Spirit poured out. God defends and blesses His people. And, Jesus completes seven letters to seven churches.

We see the goodness and the severity of our God, as God unleashes His holy judgement upon Israel, but then also calls the to repent and return so that HE can heal and restore. And, Jesus Himself writes seven letters to seven churches.

We see Israel’s sin and captivity. We see God’s continuing love for Israel. We hear God’s charge against Ephraim. And, we begin the last book in the Bible, The Book of Revelation, The Revelation of Jesus Christ.

God would have healed Israel. But, Israel was impenitent, reliant on the other nations, even allowing themselves to sink into the depths of apostasy. Sowing the wind, they reaped the whirlwind. And, Jude identifies and warns against apostates.

The Idolatry of Israel. Impending judgement on Israel and on Judah. A call to repentance. A refusal to repent on the part of Israel and Judah. And, the Apostle John writes his 3rd epistle to warn and encourage a friend named Gaius.

Hosea is asked to marry a harlot, a woman who would wander, similar to the way that God’s people had wandered away from God. So prophecy and prophet are empathetically intertwined. And, the Elder John writes to the elect lady.

Weak and worried, Daniel is touched, lifted up and strengthened. The angel Gabriel continues to announce the events of the end times, including prophecy concerning the Anti-Christ. And, John ends his first epistle with exhortation.

Daniel is given an overview in vision form of every empire until even the end of the world itself narrowing in on the transition from the Medo-Persians to the Grecians, all with startling specifics. And, John tells us to test the spirits who claim to speak for Christ.

Nebuchadnezzar has his second dream with Daniel receiving and interpreting the meaning. Belshazzar receives a visit from a mysterious hand. Daniel stands strong in the face of extreme opposition. And, John emphasizes the imperative of love in our life.

Daniel and his friends remain loyal to God in the midst of great temptation and trial. Standing and serving before a maniacal, egomaniac despot named Nebuchadnezzar. In captivity they maintain their purity. And, John helps us to see if we are truly God’s kids.

God continues to give prophecy with specificity, concerning a city to come. A place to call home. A place to worship God. A river of life running through. And, the name of that city - “THE LORD IS THERE.” And, we begin the book of 1 John.

God continues to give, through a vision, through a prophecy, the particulars of a new city and a new Temple, in Jerusalem, after the captivity. This time focussing in on who will be serving in that temple. And, Peter exhorts us to be steadfast in the midst of scoffers.

In a vision, Ezekiel is transported into the future, after the captivity when there will be a new Temple and a new city. And oddly, for all three chapters today, all Ezekiel does is watch a man measure. And, Peter speaks of the doom and depravity of false teachers.

God breathes life into an otherwise hopeless situation through His Word and by His Spirit, defeating a conglomeration of Gentile nations bent on the destruction of the Jewish people. And, Peter begins his second epistle.

God is upset with those shepherds who fleece the flock and only feed themselves. The New Covenant is prophesied in beautiful poetic form. And, Peter finishes his first epistle by encouraging elders to willingly shepherd well the flock of God.

Ezekiel continues to announce that judgement is coming for the surrounding Gentile nations, Pharaoh and Egypt this time, fulfilling his role as a watchman, dispensing his duty and delivering his soul. And, Peter encourages us to persevere faithfully through suffering.

God continues to speak to the surrounding nations, speaking to the power behind their power, speaking specifically against the king of Tyre. And, the Apostle Peter speaks of submission and suffering in serving God.

God judges the Gentile nations surrounding Judah. The Jews sinned against God’s law, but the Gentiles sinned against God’s people. Tyre is talked about, specifically it’s future defeat and utter annihilation. And, Peter teaches how to be courageously obedient.

God repeats the multitude of reasons why He is allowing Judah to be taken captive by the Chaldeans, instructing Ezekiel to write an allegory about an adulterous and promiscuous spouse to help them understand His pain. And, we begin the book of 1 Peter.

God says basically here is a historical summary of why I will not allow you to inquire of Me. It is a matter of purity, which will be restored eventually. But first, there is the remainder of the prophesy. And, James teaches us how to wait patiently.

God uses the emotions involved in adultery to illustrate how He feels toward the unfaithfulness of His people, laying everything on the line, laying out an offer to turn and live. And, James says that spiritual adultery is just as bad as physical.

The Lord sets His face against the false prophets. The Lord answers the people’s prayers according to their unfaithfulness and idolatry, alluding to the uselessness of a vine that has passed its prime. And, James gives us a warning about the untamable tongue.

The four living creatures, the mighty Cherubim, are seen once again. Ezekiel prophesies to the people as he is carried along by the vision of God, even acting out the imminent defeat and destruction. And, James warns us against showing partiality in ministry.

God announces the end for Judah and Jerusalem, ushering Ezekiel into the answer to the question “Why?”, exposing Ezekiel to the abominations occurring in and around the temple. And, James, the blood brother of Jesus writes a letter.

We bounce back to before the siege, before the Chaldeans came to take Judah and Jerusalem into captivity. Ezekiel is given interesting illustrations to act out. As God’s heart is crushed by the unfaithfulness of His people. And, we learn to be strengthened by grace.

We are introduced to yet another prophet, a man named Ezekiel, who prophesied for God, before, during and after he was carried away captive. An interesting man with an interesting ministry. And, we are to consider Jesus and run the race marked out for us.

Jeremiah continues to lament over the defeat and destruction of the city of Jerusalem and the captivity of the people of Judah and Jerusalem. Real and raw emotion overflow unedited to God. And, we are invited to enter into the hall of faith in Hebrews.

Jeremiah laments over his people, his country, carried away captive, after coveting corrupted their consciences to the point where they did not want to hear from the prophets of God. And, we are given boldness because of His blood.

Looking forward to the prophesied destruction of Babylon. Looking backward to the prophesied captivity of Judah and Jerusalem as the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem is reviewed. And, the earthly sanctuary is compared with the heavenly one.

God pours our His judgement on the proud nations that surround Israel. Judgment on Ammon. Judgment on Edom. Judgement on Elam. Judgement on Babylon. And, our High Priest is proclaimed as the Mediator of the New Covenant.

God’s judgement falls upon Egypt and the running remnant is disciplined in the process. Because Moab was not broken before the Lord Moab was broken by the Lord. And, we see how our Savior is able to save to the uttermost.

The remaining remnant runs to Egypt carrying captive the prophet Jeremiah as well, refusing to quit worshipping what they called the Queen of Heaven. Baruch is given a life-giving rebuke. And, we are warned of the perils of not progressing.