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Audio reading: Exodus 14:26-15:26, Matt 26:69-27:14, Psalm 33:1-11, Prov 8:33-36Join us on an exciting adventure as we walkthrough the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast, we unpack the Song of Moses (Exodus 15) and the Song of the Lamb (Revelation 15). Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening Bible devotions,this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Visit us at: 1YearAudioBiblePodcast.com

In this message, Pastor Jake continues our series through the book of Revelation, unpacking Revelation 6:12–17 and Revelation 7 to answer a crucial question raised at the end of chapter 6:“For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it?” (Revelation 6:17)Revelation 7 serves as a powerful interlude between the sixth and seventh seals, revealing:The 144,000 servants of God, sealed on their foreheads (Revelation 7:1–8)A great multitude that no one could count, from “every nation, tribe, people and language” standing before the throne and before the Lamb (Revelation 7:9–10)In this sermon, we explore:How the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls each describe the period between Christ's first and second comings from different angles (Revelation 6–8; Revelation 8–11; Revelation 15–16)Why the New Testament describes the entire church age as tribulation, not only a brief period at the end (John 16:33; Acts 14:22; Romans 8:18–25)How God's judgment often looks like letting our false refuges fail (Romans 1:24–28; Galatians 6:7–8; Jeremiah 2:13)What it means to be sealed with the seal of the living God (Revelation 7:2–3; Ephesians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 1:21–22) in contrast to bearing the mark of the beast (Revelation 13:16–18)The symbolic meaning of the 144,000 and why this represents the fullness of God's people, not a limited ethnic subset (Revelation 7:4–8; Revelation 14:1–5)The connection between what John hears (the numbered 144,000) and what he sees (the uncountable multitude), and how both images point to the same redeemed people (Revelation 5:5–6; Revelation 7:4, 9)The contrast between those who hide from the face of God and the Lamb (Revelation 6:15–17) and those who stand before the throne in white robes (Revelation 7:9, 15)How our identity and allegiance—not our social status, politics, or tribal labels—determine whether we stand in the day of judgment (Philippians 3:7–11; Colossians 3:1–4; 1 Peter 2:9–10)We also meditate on the stunning promise given to those who belong to the Lamb:“Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst.The sun will not beat down on them, nor any scorching heat.For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;He will lead them to springs of living water.And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”(Revelation 7:16–17)If you've ever prayed, “How long, Lord?” (Revelation 6:10; Psalm 13:1–2; Habakkuk 1:2), this message will call you out of hiding and back into your God-given destiny—to follow the Lamb, bear His mark, and stand in His righteousness, not your own (2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:1–2; Hebrews 10:19–23).

You asked for it—we delivered! Pastor Jack reads through the entire book of Revelation on this extended episode. Get comfortable and join us for this three-hour, exciting look through the Revelation of Jesus Christ.(00:00) Revelation Explained: The Three Buckets (Past, Present, Future)(08:00) The Seven Churches and the Church Age (Revelation 2–3)(39:00) Heaven Opened: The Throne Room and the Lamb (Revelation 4–5)(1:03:00) Tribulation Begins: Seals, Trumpets, and Global Judgment(1:30:00) Antichrist, False Prophet, and the Mark of the Beast(2:07:00) The Bowl Judgments and the Fall of Babylon(2:28:00) Second Coming, Millennium, and Final Judgment(2:42:00) New Heaven, New Earth, and the Eternal KingdomCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcast Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbs CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/

Chapel | Jan 19, 2026 | Paul Schwanke | There Stands the Lamb | Revelation 4:1

Chapel | Jan 19, 2026 | Paul Schwanke | There Stands the Lamb | Revelation 4:1

Beauty in Orthodoxy: Architecture I The Beauty of Creation and the Shape of Reality In this class, the first in a series on "Orthodox Beauty in Architecture," Father Anthony explores beauty not as decoration or subjective taste, but as a theological category that reveals God, shapes human perception, and defines humanity's priestly vocation within creation. Drawing extensively on Archbishop Job of Telmessos' work on creation as icon, he traces a single arc from Genesis through Christ to Eucharist and sacred space, showing how the Fall begins with distorted vision and how repentance restores the world to sacrament. The session lays the theological groundwork for Orthodox architecture by arguing that how we build, worship, and inhabit space flows directly from how we see reality itself. --- The Beauty of Creation and the Shape of Reality: Handout Core Thesis: Beauty is not decorative or subjective, but a theological category. Creation is beautiful because it reveals God, forms human perception, and calls humanity to a priestly vocation that culminates in sacrament and sacred space. 1. Creation Is Not Only Good — It Is Beautiful Beauty belongs to the very being of creation. Creation is "very good" (kalá lian), meaning beautiful, revealing God's generosity and love (Gen 1:31). Beauty precedes usefulness; the world is gift before task. 2. Creation Is an Icon That Reveals Its Creator  Creation reveals God without containing Him. The world speaks of God iconographically, inviting contemplation rather than possession (Ps 19:1–2). Right vision requires stillness and purification of attention. 3. Humanity Is the Priest and Guardian of Creation Humanity mediates between God and the world. Created in God's image, humanity is called to offer creation back to God in thanksgiving (Gen 1:26–27; Ps 8). Dominion means stewardship and priesthood, not control. 4. The Fall Is a Loss of Vision Before a Moral Failure Sin begins with distorted perception. The Fall occurs when beauty is grasped rather than received (Gen 3:6). Blindness precedes disobedience; repentance heals vision. 5. True Beauty Is Revealed in Christ Beauty saves because Christ saves. True beauty is cruciform, revealed in self-giving love (Ps 50:2; Rev 5:12). Beauty without goodness becomes destructive. 6. Creation Participates in the Logos Creation is meaningful and oriented toward God. All things exist through the Word and carry divine intention (Ps 33:6). Participation without pantheism; meaning without collapse. 7. The World Is Sacramental Creation is meant to become Eucharist. The world finds fulfillment as an offering of thanksgiving (Ps 24:1; Rev 5:13). Eucharist restores vision and vocation. 8. Beauty Takes Form: Architecture Matters Sacred space forms belief and perception. From Eden to the Church, space mediates communion with God (Gen 2:8; Ps 26:8). Architecture is theology made inhabitable. Final Horizon "Behold, the dwelling of God is with men" (Rev 21:3).How we see shapes how we live. How we worship shapes how we see. How we build is how we worship. --- Lecture note: Beauty in Orthodoxy: Architecture IThe Beauty of Creation and the Shape of Reality When we speak about beauty, we often treat it as something optional—something added after the "real" work of theology is done. Beauty is frequently reduced to personal taste, emotional response, or decoration. But in the Orthodox tradition, beauty is none of those things. Beauty is not accidental. It is not subjective. And it is not peripheral. Tonight, I want to explore a much stronger claim: beauty is a theological category. It tells us something true about God, about the world, and about the human vocation within creation. Following the work of Archbishop Job of Telmessos, I want to trace a single arc—from creation, to Christ, to sacrament, and finally toward architecture. This will not yet be a talk about buildings. It is a talk about why buildings matter at all. Big Idea 1:  Creation Is Not Only Good — It Is Beautiful   (Creation Icon) The biblical story begins not with scarcity or chaos, but with abundance. In Genesis 1 we hear the repeated refrain, "And God saw that it was good." But at the end of creation, Scripture intensifies the claim: "And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good." (Genesis 1:31) In the Greek of the Septuagint, this is kalá lian—very beautiful. From the beginning, the world is not merely functional or morally acceptable. It is beautiful. Archbishop Job emphasizes this clearly: "According to the biblical account of creation, the world is not only 'good' but 'very good,' that is, beautiful. Beauty belongs to the very being of creation and is not something added later as an aesthetic supplement. The beauty of the created world reveals the generosity and love of the Creator." Pastoral expansion: This vision differs sharply from how we often speak about the world today. We describe reality in terms of efficiency, productivity, or survival. But Scripture begins with beauty because beauty invites love, not control. A beautiful world is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be received. God creates a world that draws the human heart outward in wonder and gratitude before it ever demands labor or management. Theological lineage: This understanding of creation as beautiful rather than merely useful comes from the Cappadocian Fathers, especially St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nyssa. In Basil's Hexaemeron, creation reflects divine generosity rather than human need. Gregory goes further, insisting that beauty belongs to creation's being because it flows from the goodness of God. Archbishop Job is clearly drawing from this Cappadocian cosmology, where beauty is already a form of revelation. Big Idea 2:  Creation Is an Icon That Reveals Its Creator (Landscape) If creation is beautiful, the next question is why. The Orthodox answer is iconographic. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech." (Psalm 19:1–2) Creation speaks. It reveals. It points beyond itself. Archbishop Job reminds us: "The Fathers of the Church affirm that the world is a kind of icon of God. Creation reveals the invisible God through visible forms, not by containing Him, but by pointing toward Him. As St. Anthony the Great said, 'My book is the nature of created things.'" Pastoral expansion: This iconographic vision explains why the Fathers insist that spiritual failure is often a failure of attention. Creation does not stop declaring God's glory—but we may stop listening. Beauty does not overpower us; it waits for us. It invites stillness, humility, and patience. These are spiritual disciplines long before they are aesthetic preferences. Theological lineage: This way of reading creation comes from the ascetical tradition of the desert, especially St. Anthony the Great and Evagrius Ponticus. For them, knowledge of God depended on purified vision. Creation could only be read rightly by a healed heart. When Archbishop Job calls creation an icon, he is standing squarely within this early monastic conviction that perception—not analysis—is the primary spiritual faculty. Big Idea 3:  Humanity Is the Priest and Guardian of a Beautiful World (Naming Icon) Genesis tells us: "Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.'" (Genesis 1:26) And Psalm 8 adds: "You have crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands." Human dominion here is priestly, not exploitative. Archbishop Job explains: "Man is created in the image of God in order to lead creation toward its fulfillment. The image is given, but the likeness must be attained through participation in God's life." Pastoral expansion: A priest does not own what he offers. He receives it, blesses it, and returns it. Humanity stands between heaven and earth not as master, but as mediator. When this priestly role is forgotten, creation loses its voice. The world becomes mute—reduced to raw material—because no one is offering it back to God in thanksgiving. Theological lineage: This vision begins with St. Irenaeus of Lyons, who distinguished image and likeness, but it reaches full maturity in St. Maximus the Confessor. Maximus presents humanity as the creature uniquely capable of uniting material and spiritual reality. Archbishop Job's anthropology is unmistakably Maximosian: humanity exists not for itself, but for the reconciliation and offering of all things. Big Idea 4:  The Fall Is a Loss of Vision Before It Is a Moral Failure (Expulsion) Genesis describes the Fall visually: "When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, a delight to the eyes, and desirable to make one wise…" (Genesis 3:6) The problem is not hunger, but distorted sight. Archbishop Job writes: "The fall of man is not simply a moral transgression but a distortion of vision. Creation is no longer perceived as a gift to be received in thanksgiving, but as an object to be possessed." Pastoral expansion: The tragedy of the Fall is not that beauty disappears, but that beauty is misread. What was meant to lead to communion now leads to isolation. Violence and exploitation do not erupt suddenly; they flow from a deeper blindness. How we see determines how we live. Theological lineage: This understanding of sin comes primarily from St. Maximus the Confessor, echoed by St. Ephrem and St. Isaac the Syrian. Sin is a darkening of the nous, a misdirection of desire. Repentance, therefore, is medicinal rather than juridical—it heals vision before correcting behavior.   Big Idea 5:  "Beauty Will Save the World" Means Christ Will Save the World (Pantocrator) The Psalms proclaim: "From Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth." (Psalm 50:2) And Revelation declares: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain…" (Revelation 5:12) Archbishop Job cautions: "True beauty is revealed in the self-giving love of the Son of God. Detached from goodness and truth, beauty becomes destructive rather than salvific." Pastoral expansion: Without the Cross, beauty becomes sentimental or cruel. The Crucified Christ reveals a beauty that does not protect itself or demand admiration. It gives itself away. Only this kind of beauty can heal the world. Theological lineage: Here Archbishop Job corrects Dostoyevsky with the Fathers—especially St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Isaac the Syrian. Beauty is Christological and kenotic. Love, not attraction, is the measure of truth. Big Idea 6:  Creation Contains the Seeds of the Logos (Pentecost) The Psalms declare: "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made." (Psalm 33:6) Archbishop Job explains: "The Fathers speak of the logoi of beings, rooted in the divine Logos." Pastoral expansion: Creation is meaningful because it is addressed. Every being carries a call beyond itself. When we encounter creation rightly, we stand before a summons—not an object for consumption. Theological lineage: This doctrine belongs almost entirely to St. Maximus the Confessor, building on St. Justin Martyr's logos spermatikos. Maximus safeguards participation without pantheism, transcendence without abstraction. Big Idea 7:  The World Is Sacramental and Humanity Is Its Priest (Chalice/Eucharist) "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." (Psalm 24:1) "To Him who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb…" (Revelation 5:13) Archbishop Job writes: "The world was created to become a sacrament of communion with God." Pastoral expansion: A sacramental worldview transforms daily life. Work, food, time, and relationships become offerings. Sin becomes forgetfulness. Eucharist heals that forgetfulness by retraining vision. Theological lineage: This language comes explicitly from Fr. Alexander Schmemann, but its roots lie in St. Maximus and St. Nicholas Cabasilas. Archbishop Job retrieves this tradition: Eucharist reveals what the world is meant to be. Big Idea 8:  Beauty Takes Form — Architecture as Consequence and Participant (Church Interior) Genesis begins with sacred space: "The Lord God planted a garden in Eden." (Genesis 2:8) And the Psalms confess: "Lord, I love the habitation of Your house." (Psalm 26:8) Archbishop Job writes: "Architecture expresses in material form the vision of the world as God's dwelling." Pastoral expansion: Architecture teaches before words. Light, movement, and orientation shape the soul. Sacred space does not merely express belief—it forms believers. Long after words are forgotten, space continues to catechize. Theological lineage: This vision draws on St. Dionysius the Areopagite, St. Maximus the Confessor, and St. Germanus of Constantinople. Architecture is theology made inhabitable. Conclusion "Behold, the dwelling of God is with men." (Revelation 21:3) Creation is beautiful. Beauty reveals God. Humanity is its priest. How we build reveals what we believe the world is—and what we believe human beings are becoming.  

7 takeaways from this study Zion represents a spiritual journey from distance to nearness with God, illustrating how outsiders can become fully adopted into the family of faith. The ascent up the mountain (Sinai/Zion) is a biblical metaphor for spiritual growth, higher holiness, and approaching God. That’s mirrored in the Tabernacle/Temple access. Zion, historically transformed from a fortress to Jerusalem, becomes both a place and a symbol of God's permanent, loving presence and intent to dwell among humanity. The vision of Zion in scripture moves from exclusivity to inclusivity, with access widening from a few (Moses, priests) to all people through spiritual transformation. Prophetic writings cast Zion as the global epicenter of peace, divine light, and restoration, spreading blessing to the entire world and fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. Zion's story is deeply intertwined with messianic hope, serving as a backdrop for the Messiah's mission and the future creation of a New Jerusalem where God and humanity unite eternally. The ultimate goal revealed through Zion is not just the construction of a holy city. It’s the transformation and preparation of people, making them living parts of God's dwelling place, anchored in hope, restoration and purpose. Last week we saw how the Torah introduces gradations concerning the “foreigner” — from the outsider merely passing through, to the גֵּר ger (“sojourner”) who sojourns among us, aligns their heart with Israel, and is ultimately welcomed in as family. The Torah, along with the Prophets, teaches us that it's not about origin, but about heart and intent. The ger is no longer seen in the eyes of Heaven as foreign, but as those “brought near,” embraced and even adopted just like the native-born (Exodus 22–23; see also Leviticus 19:33-34). Ancient Israel's progression from a group shaped by lineage to a community grounded in shared covenant and faith gives us a pattern for personal transformation. It's a story of being “brought near” after once being far off, echoing Ruth's words: “Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God” (Ruth 1:16). In Messiah, we see this ancient dynamic fulfilled — outsiders welcomed, hearts transformed. Unpacking the Biblical Meaning of Zion Today, “Zionism” sparks many conversations — both spiritual and political. First we need to be grounded in what Scripture actually says about צִיּוֹן Tziyon (Zion). We’ll start in Exodus 24, which serves as a preface to all that follows. סִינַי Sinai, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם Yerushalayim (Jerusalem), and Tziyon become more than just physical places; they are milestones of spiritual ascent. Just as the people encamped at the foot of Sinai, surrounded by pillars (Exodus 24:4), prevented from casually rushing to the top to satisfy curiosity, so too we are reminded that approaching the holy requires invitation, preparation, and reverence. Only מֹשֶׁה Moshe (Moses) was called to the summit, much as only the High Priest entered the קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים Kodesh HaKodashim (Holy of Holies). Zion as a Spiritual Destination Zion, scripturally, begins as a literal fortress — יְבוּס Yevus (Jebus), captured and transformed by David (2Samuel 5:7). But over time, Zion comes to embody more than a place; it is the “city of David,” the holy mountain where God chooses to put His Name (1Kings 8:1). Like Abraham purchasing a burial place at Machpelah (Genesis 23), David's acquisition of Zion is through both conquest and transaction (2Samuel 24:24), culminating in Yerushalayim, the “city of peace.” Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion in the far north, the city of the great King. Psalm 48:2 NASB95 This is more than earthly geography. It's the heart of spiritual longing, a point from which blessing, שָׁלוֹם shalom (peace), and restoration radiate to all nations. Parallelism in Scripture: Zion and Jerusalem Our study examined the poetic device of parallelism so common in עִבְרִית Ivrit (Hebrew) scripture, where ideas are repeated with variation to draw out shades of meaning. “Zion” and “Jerusalem” appear side by side: “For out of Zion shall go forth the Torah, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.” Isaiah 2:3; Micah 4:2 Just as Yaakov (Jacob) and Yisrael (Israel) are used to show different aspects of the covenant people, so too Zion and Jerusalem are sometimes used interchangeably, other times to highlight different dimensions — the city's physical and spiritual identities. Ascending the Mountain: Tabernacle and Temple Scripture draws rich parallels between the ascent at Sinai and the structure of the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“Dwelling Place,” Tabernacle) and בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ Beit HaMikdash (“The House of the Holiness,” Temple). Just as only a select few could fully approach God's presence, so too, access in the Mishkan was restricted — outer court, inner court and finally the Kodesh HaKodashim (Exodus 25:8-9; Leviticus 16:2). Yet in each stage, God's tent grows larger — from the wilderness Tabernacle, to Solomon's Temple, to Ezekiel's expansive vision (Ezekiel 40–48). And that vision for the Day of Adonai will get even bigger for the Dwelling Place. And I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. Revelation 21:22 NASB95 Here the יְרוּשָׁלַיִם הַחֲדָשָׁה Yerushalayim HaChadashah (New Jerusalem) becomes the ultimate fulfillment, its impact stretching “1500 miles on each side” (Revelation 21:16) — a perfect cube, echoing the dimensions of the Kodesh HaKodashim. Expanding Access: From Restriction to Invitation What's most inspiring is the progression from exclusivity toward greater access. At Sinai, only Moshe was allowed all the way up. In the Mishkan, only the High Priest entered the innermost place. But Isaiah and Revelation picture a time when the whole world is invited: The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it… its gates will never be closed. Revelation 21:24–25 NASB95 The Hebrew concept of קרב karav (to draw near), from which we get קורבן korban (offering), reminds us that access is by invitation. Yet, as the dwelling place of God grows larger, so too does this invitation: “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters.” Isaiah 55:1 Lament and Hope: Zion's Historical Struggles Physical Zion has had many ups and downs, from loyalty to the God of Israel to apostasy to exile to return. After Babylon smashed down the physical walls and desecrated the physical Temple, there was aching loss: “The mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.” Lamentations 5:18 The Holy One, through Isaiah, had rebuked Israel for empty religiosity: “I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly.” Isaiah 1:13 NASB95 But this is not the end: God disciplines not to destroy, but to restore because of חֶסֶד chesed (loyal love, loving-kindness). Through loss and exile, Heaven’s goal of restoration dominates: “Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow.” Isaiah 1:18 NASB95 God's chesed sustains Israel to become a light to the nations. Zion: The Epicenter of Divine Light and Peace The Prophets envision Zion not merely as a local sanctuary, but as an epicenter for global peace, justice, and knowledge of the LORD. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shined! Psalm 50:2 NASB95 “For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.” Isaiah 2:3b NASB95 The book of Ezekiel paints a vision where holiness permeates everything — “the whole mountain is holy” (Ezekiel 43:12). In the climax of Revelation, the New Jerusalem radiates such light that “the city has no need of the sun… for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb” (Revelation 21:23 NASB95). At that point, φῶς phos (light) replaces all other natural sources — God's presence in Messiah is all in all. Messiah and Zion: Fulfillment of Promise Zion's destiny and the work of the מָשִׁיחַ Mashiach (Messiah) are intertwined from ancient hope to present reality. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q174) and writings of Second Temple period Jews looked for a צֶמַח Tzemach (Branch) from David to be the key Builder of Zion, a hope fulfilled in יֵשׁוּעַ Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ), whom we confess as Messiah. Peter writes: “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house” (1Peter 2:5 NASB95 Paul compares the Jerusalem below and the Jerusalem above (Galatians 4) — the spiritual Zion (ἡ ἄνω Ἱερουσαλὴμ hē anō Ierousalēm). This is the inheritance of all in Messiah: But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. Hebrews 12:22 NASB95 Restoration Is for All: Abrahamic Promise Extended The promise, given to Avraham (Abraham), is that through him “all families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:3 NASB95). That blessing is his “seed,” the Seed of Eve Who would crush the head of the Serpent (Genesis 3:15), the Adversary to all who seek reconciliation with heaven. In Zion's transformation — physical city, spiritual symbol and, one day, universal beacon — this promise reaches fulfillment. The invitation is open to all גּוֹיִם goyim (nations, Gentiles), as expressed repeatedly by the prophets and exemplified by early believers in Yeshua as the Mashiakh (Acts 2). Transformation from the Inside Out But the path is not built simply by human effort — a key lesson we drew from comparing the “Hagar method” (self-reliant striving; Galatians 4:22–31) and the “Sarah method” (patience-faith for promise). It is not “we willed it” and so it happens (Exodus 24:3, 7), but “He willed it,” and so it will be (“It is not for your sake… but for My holy name,” Ezekiel 36:22). This transformation must begin within, reshaping motives, cleansing hearts, and preparing us as vessels for His presence. Living as Ambassadors of the Kingdom The people called by the Name of the Holy One of Israel are calling to be כֹּהֲנֵי יְהוָה koheyni Adonai (priests of the LORD; Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6; 66:21; 1Peter 2:9), πρεσβευτοῦς presbeutous (ambassadors) for the Mashiakh (2Corinthians 5:20), letting our own lives reflect the light that shines from Zion, whose light is Adonai and the Lamb (Messiah). Yeshua said we are to share that light to a world darkened with the confusion of the Adversary: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 NASB95 The journey to Zion is about building up people as much as structures — a spiritual process forming us, the “living stones” of for the world to see. The hope of transformation is not just for Jerusalem, but for each of us and for the κόσμος kosmos, the whole world. As God promises through the Prophets, restoration is His goal — for Israel and for all creation. Zion is Our Destiny, Our Calling Zion's progression from a conquered hilltop to the city of divine destiny, and finally to the heart of God's eternal plan, mirrors both Israel's journey and our own. The city where God places His name is the symbol of hope, peace, and restoration Messiah brings to all. It reminds us that no loss is final, no exile permanent, and no soul is beyond invitation. So let us ascend together, responding to God's call to draw near, living as “light to the nations,” with hearts open to the transformation He desires, anchored in the promise that “the LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Hallelujah!” (Psalm 146:10 NASB95). May we find ourselves in this journey, yearning for more of His presence, confident in the hope of restoration, and eager to see God's purposes fulfilled in true Zion — and in every heart that welcomes Him. (See the next study on the key spiritual lesson behind all the mentions of “pure gold” in the Tabernacle.) 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"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" Revelation 5:12

Purim (vv. 16-32)The Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:1-10)“That These Days Should Be Remembered” (vv. 27-28)Discussion StartersMonday—What are some Old Testament feasts? Why did God require his people to observe them each year?Tuesday—What was the feast of Purim? Why did Mordecai establish it and obligate all Jews to observe it each year?Wednesday—What is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb? (Revelation 19:1-10) When we will it be?Thursday—Why did the Jews name their feast “Purim”? How does that relate to Revelation 19 calling it the Marriage Supper of the “Lamb” (and not the “Lion”)?Friday—What is the Lord's Supper meant to “remind” you of? How is that meant to be a comfort to you, especially when life is at its hardest?

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The Bride is prepared to meet her groom, the Rider on the White Horse.YT: https://www.youtube.com/live/UGgncbHhJ5I?si=2RrRF5dzr5ABvoyh&t=2855

In Revelation 15–16, we encounter one of Scripture's most sobering truths — the wrath of God. Far from being cruel or impulsive, God's wrath is the necessary expression of His holy love and justice.Pastor Timothy unpacks the two expressions of wrath — passive and active — and shows how every act of divine judgment flows from a heart of love that refuses to let evil win. Through powerful connections to Romans, Exodus, and the cross, we see that Jesus drank the cup of wrath so we could drink the cup of salvation.

In Revelation 14, we are called to “Follow the Lamb wherever He goes.” This powerful passage contrasts the way of the Lamb with the way of the beast — two marks, two allegiances, two destinies.Pastor Timothy unpacks what it means to live as those who bear the name of the Father, not the mark of the world. Belief becomes allegiance, and worship becomes witness as we learn to follow Jesus with endurance and purity in a world that pressures us to conform.

The worthiness of Jesus Christ is the solution He provides for sin... which is more than better laws more better enforced. It is a matter of heart. To be part of the solution you must have this change of heart.

The Church: the vast network of God's family reaching across the globe and all timeTHE GLORIOUS BODY: WE ARE DESTINED FOR ETERNAL GLORY If those are our only thoughts we think about when we think about heaven then we won't think of it often and when we do - the excitement won't be lasting. WE ARE DESTINED FOR ETERNAL GLORY Revelation was written by John to the church then and now, giving us hope by showing us that Christ reigns and final victory is assured. 9 I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; 10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen, blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.” - Revelation 7:9-12WE ARE DESTINED FOR ETERNAL GLORYheaven is for we, not just me9 I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb - Revelation 7:9-10 5 And He took him outside and said, “Now look toward the heavens and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” 6 (A)Then he believed in the Lord; and He credited it to him as righteousness. - Genesis 15:5-6 6 (A)Then he believed in the Lord; and He credited it to him as righteousness. - Genesis 15:5-6 15:6A Rom 4:3, 20-22; Galatians 3:6 6 Just as Abraham (A)believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. 7 Therefore, recognize that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, (A)“All the nations will be blessed in you.” 9 So then, those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. - Galatians 3:6-9 A) the Gospel is the central message of scripture B) By Faith [in the Gospel] we are a part of the Family of God 9 I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; 10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” - Revelation 7:9-10 Form follows Function: how something looks (form) should be based on its primary purpose (function) 10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” Just like Form follows Function, Design follows Destiny 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. - Romans 8:28-30 He changed our DESTINY!!! 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. - Romans 8:28-30 WE ARE DESTINED FOR ETERNAL GLORY live with heaven in mind For we know that if our earthly tent, which is our house, is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made by hands, eternal in the heavens. For indeed, in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven. - 2 Corinthians 5:1–2  Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. - Colossians 3:1–2  Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. - 2 Corinthians 4:16–18  A) We should long to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven. B) Heaven starts in the mind  C) We are accumulating an eternal weight of glory 9 I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; 10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen, blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.” - Revelation 7:9-12

Join Pastor Derek Neider in this inspiring episode of The Daily Devotional as he kicks off a powerful new series on the book of Romans. In today's devotional, Derek introduces us to one of the most theologically rich books of the Bible, unpacking the significance of the apostle Paul's words and the gospel's eternal message.In this first chapter, Derek dives deep into Paul's self-description as a servant of Christ and a chosen messenger of God's good news. Through thoughtful reflections, Derek encourages us to embrace our calling to serve Christ wholeheartedly and live out our faith with purpose and surrender.Tune in for insightful teachings, practical application, and a fresh perspective on what it means to live as servants of the gospel. This is just the beginning—there's so much more to come as we journey through Romans together!Thank you for listening! Here are some ways to learn more and stay connected!New to faith? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Pastor Derek Neider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Derek on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the daily devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore recent messages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast was created by Pastor Derek Neider as a ministry of Awaken Las Vegas.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are located at 7175 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113.  Our gathering times are 9am & 11am Sundays and 6:30pm Thursdays.

"E-05-Gospel 2nd of 7 - Jesus, the Lamb প্রকাশিত বাক্যের শান্তি স্থাপনকারী (Revelation's Peace Maker)"

August 17, 2025Pastor Mickey FarlowScripture used: 2 Timothy 3:13; Matthew 24:6-8; Genesis 3:23a; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12a; John 8:44a; John 3:3b; John 12:31b; John 16:11b; Ephesians 2:2b; Revelation 1:1-2; Revelation 1:3; Revelation 19:11-13; Revelation 19:14; Revelation 19:15; Revelation 19:20-21; Revelation 20:4d; 2 Peter 3:10, 13; Revelation 20:1-3; Revelation 20:7; Revelation 20:8-9; Revelation 20:10; Revelation 20:4-6; Revelation 19:21; Revelation 20:11-12; Revelation 20:13; Revelation 20:14; Revelation 20:15; Revelation 21:1b; 2 Peter 3:12; Revelation 21:1a; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:2-3; Revelation 22:3-5; Revelation 22:12a, 14; Revelation 22:16; Revelation 22:17; Isaiah 55:1; Revelation 22:7; Revelation 22:12; Revelation 22:20 Main Points: THE WORLD OF THE LAMB God's Plan for Christ God's Plan for Satan God's Plan for Man God's Plan for the World God's Plan for Eternity God's Plan for the Church

July 20,2025

Sunday Service (7/27/25) // Revelation 5:8-14 // Visit our website: https://mbchicago.org Follow us to remain connected: Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others To support this ministry, you can donate via: Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... Revelation 5:8-14 (ESV) The Scroll and the Lamb8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying,“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice,“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,to receive power and wealth and wisdom and mightand honor and glory and blessing!”13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lambbe blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.#DanielBatarseh #Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #sermon #sermons #sermononline #bookofrevelation #bookofrevelations #revelation #revelations #newtestament #scripture #verses #lessons #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #prophecy #prophetic #jesus #jesuschrist

What is 666? What is the mark of the beast? These questions have often led people into fruitless discussions. However, their meaning may be much more mundane and far more radical that we may think. You can watch this message here.

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 5:8-14. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 5:1-7. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

This week we are reading Revelation 5 – the whole thing, which is only 14 powerful verses long. We encounter the image of a scroll covered with words that might change the world as we know it -  but it has been sealed tight, with nobody to open it. We encounter the Lamb, in a series of images that just make no sense – this lamb who is the lion, this lamb who stands as if slaughtered. This slaughtered lamb who can open the scroll, who redeemed the people not for their own sake, but for God. Is the imagery frightening, or hopeful, or weird? Can it be all 3? 

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In this powerful Memorial Day message, Evangelist Tim Lee shares his life-altering story—from the battlefield in Vietnam to the pulpit as a preacher of the Gospel. After losing both legs in combat, Tim's journey took a radical turn when he surrendered to Jesus Christ.

In this powerful Memorial Day message, Evangelist Tim Lee shares his life-altering story—from the battlefield in Vietnam to the pulpit as a preacher of the Gospel. After losing both legs in combat, Tim's journey took a radical turn when he surrendered to Jesus Christ.

Sermon for Sixth Sunday of Easter (C) Sunday, 25 May A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

Pastor Brad talks about the reward of holiness.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/11254VOhcIM

The Scroll and the Lamb Revelation 5 The Third Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 4, 2025 Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

Pastor Brad Franklin talks about our faith in the worthiness, His command, and your obedience.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/OE98myc9Ybc

Scripture References: Ephesians 5, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Revelation 19:6-9, Revelation 21:1-4Intro:Reflection on the previous sermon (Easter).The significance of the concepts of covenant and contract.Marriage used as an illustration of covenant.Key Points:Contract vs. Covenant:Contract: Exchange of goods and services, conditional obligations.Covenant: Giving of oneself, unconditional commitment.Marriage vows as a prime example of covenant.The Church as a Covenant Relationship:Ephesians 5: Christ's love for the church is a covenantal relationship.Christ gave Himself for the church, not just His word.We are called to respond with the same kind of self-giving love.God's Covenant with Us:God's commitment is unwavering, regardless of our failures.He has purchased us with His blood and continues to work for our holiness.We are not our own; we belong to Him (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).The Marriage Metaphor:Marriage is a picture of the covenant relationship between Christ and the church.This relationship is eternal, unlike earthly marriage (Revelation 21:1-4).Reconciliation and Unity:2 Corinthians 5:19-21: God's work of reconciling the world to Himself through Christ.The cross breaks down barriers and creates unity (Ephesians 2:14-16).We are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.The Marriage Supper of the Lamb:Revelation 19:6-9: The ultimate celebration of the covenant between Christ and the church.This event is the culmination of God's plan for humanity.Conclusion:The Christian life is defined by a covenantal relationship with God, not a contract.This covenant is marked by His unwavering love, sacrifice, and commitment to us.We are called to respond with the same kind of love and commitment to Him and to one another.Call to Action:Reflect on your own understanding of your relationship with God.Embrace the covenantal nature of your relationship with Christ.Live a life of love and sacrifice, following His example.Participate in the work of reconciliation, bringing unity to a broken world.Look forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant in the marriage supper of the Lamb. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

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Preacher: Cody Knox Gracenet Community Church

Title: The Lamb Preacher: Mark Dever Series: What Will Finally Happen? Passage: Revelation 14:1-20

Title: The Lamb Preacher: Mark Dever Series: What Will Finally Happen? Passage: Revelation 14:1-20

When first venturing into the study of the return of Messiah, one can be easily confused by the seemingly contradictory statements regarding Yeshua's second coming.There are statements that speak of Messiah coming for his own, as well as his coming visibly for the whole world to see.There are verses that speak of Messiah coming to judge the works of believers as well as those that refer to him  coming to judge humanity in general.There are passages that tell us that believers will be "caught up" into the clouds "to meet the Lord in the air" (I Thessalonians 4:17), a marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9), a judgment upon the "beast" and false prophet (Revelation 19:20), a binding and ultimate judgment upon Satan (Revelation 20:1-2, 10), the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom (Revelation 20:4) and a final "white throne" judgment (Revelation 20:11-12).How are all these statements to be understood? How are they to be reconciled with one another? In what order are they to occur? These are the questions we will explore at our Saturday services and find answers to as we study together what Scripture says about the return of Messiah Yeshua.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ruFANAqm3BcSend us a text

The Bride, Wife of the Lamb Revelation 21:9-27 Introduction: The last three chapters of Revelation summarize the message of all scripture. God created man in his own image for the purpose of having an eternal relationship with him. Man was given a freewill to choose that relationship or to rebel against his own Creator. God […] The post Revelation 21:9-27 A New Heaven and New Earth appeared first on Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

Message from Joe Lechner on January 26, 2025

This week we will be studying Revelation 19:1-10 under the theme “The Wedding Supper and the Lamb.” Our praise of God in the present gets derailed when we forget the temporal nature of enticing beauty, overprioritize otherwise good things, or lose track of all the Lord has done and has promised. Our “Hallelujah” today is possible and powerful only to the degree we anticipate the Wedding Supper of the Lamb.How Can We Pray For You?Fill out our online connection cardIf you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.

Our next step in Revelation takes us to the heavenly throne room in Chapter 5, where John's heart breaks over the sealed scroll—until everything changes when the Lamb steps forward. The new song of heaven bursts out, celebrating what Jesus has done. He has made us a kingdom and priests through His sacrifice. Here we see that unrestrained, joy-filled worship is what we were made for and we join in the chorus sung in heaven as we discover the infinite worth of the Lamb. SERIES SUMMARY: The book of Revelation has fascinated Christians for two millennia. As apocalyptic literature, it's unique in the New Testament for numerous reasons, not the least of which is that it is the book that speaks of things yet to come. Revelation is a message to Christians to remain faithful to Christ and to resist evil. It includes visions and images that point to Jesus' return as the ultimate King, Warrior, and Savior, and the restoration of his people. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can we pray for you? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fill out our online connection card!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss how God's Word reveals the spiritual battle between good and evil that has been raging since before Eden and continues to rage today. Satan has lost, definitively, thought the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but he still prowls, seeking to deceive and devour. How can we recognize the beast in our own culture, endure the tensions of the already-not-yet, and rest in the hope of future and final judgment?    For a deeper dive into these chapters, check out these sermons:  Don't Be Deceived: Follow the Lamb: Revelation 12 - 14; 15:2-4 Judgment Comes: The Seven Bowls: Revelation 15-16

A lamb “standing as if it had been slain, with seven horns and seven eyes”, strong enough to open the seven seals of God's judgment scroll. What does this tell us about Christ? What are the golden bowls full of incense and what do they reveal about the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? It's all here in this episode of The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke.

Send us a textWhen my mom shared Jonathan Traylor's song "The Table" with me, I knew I wanted to use it as a launching point on the podcast closest to my debut novel release, "A Seat at the Table." I contend that the world sees a "seat at the table" as an opportunity for power and influence. But what does Scripture say about having a seat at the table of Christ? That is what we'll explore in this episode.Let's examine a table in the Old Testament and the table of the Last Supper in the New Testament.In this episode, I discuss the following:Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in contextExploring a themeSpecial Episode GiftMy debut novel, A Seat at the Table - Learn MoreHow to evaluate the tables you are sitting atMy newest endeavor, Story Sessions, where I use a story as inspiration to study Scripture (much like I do on the podcast)Exploring the theme of tables in ScriptureExploring the Table of the Bread of Presence in the context of the design/construction of The Tabernacle - Exodus 25-31The Tabernacle was God's dwelling place among His people - Exodus 25:8The Bread of the Presence was a part of the priests' regular interaction with God - Exodus 25:30, Leviticus 24The 12 loaves of bread on the Table of the Bread of Presence represented the 12 tribes. "Each tribe had a seat at the table." - Exalting Jesus in Exodus Commentary - Amazon Paid LinkThe bread of the Presence can also be translated as "'bread of the face,' referring to the fact that bread was in the presence of God, set before Him." - Exalting Jesus in Leviticus Commentary - Amazon Paid LinkThe Lord's Table, as enacted by Christ at the Last Supper - 1 Corinthians 11:24-25The account of the Last Supper in Luke 22:14-20 The cost of Christ's invitation to His table - Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4The example of humility and a heart for others set at Christ's table - John 13:12-16The betrayal at Christ's table - John 13:21Counting the cost before we accept the invitation - Luke 14:27-28The intimacy at Christ's table - John 13:23-25In Christ, our seat in heavenly places - Ephesians 2:4-6Our future seat at the banquet table of the marriage supper of the Lamb - Revelation 19:9To accept this invitation to the table of Christ Don't get cleaned up first - Romans 5:8Confess and believe - Romans 10:9-10This Week's ChallengeLearn about the Table of the Bread of Presence by reading Exodus 25-31. Read about the Bread of Presence in Leviticus 24. Then consider the Bread of Life, Jesus, at a table described in all four gospels—Luke 22, Matthew 26, Mark 14, and John 13.I hope you take advantage of the free video series I created for you-- Story Sessions: A Seat at the Table. In it, we harness the power of story to unlock God's Word. Do you have to read the novel to complete these online studies? Absolutely not. I use the book as a parable—a story to point back to—to teach truths. The story can act as a series of pegs to hang future truth. And I promise not to spoil the storyGet access to Story Sessions: A Seat at the Table, a free, three-part, interactive video series at michellenezat.com/freeseat