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Preacher: Cody Knox Gracenet Community Church
How interesting that Nahash, whose name means “snake” chooses to attack the town of Saul's birth, and he allows them to live for 7 days providing they covenant with him to have their right eyes thrust out. This of course is highly symbolic of the lust of the eyes, characteristic of serpent thinking prevailing throughout 7,000 years until Yahweh's sworn covenant to destroy the flesh is consummated (1 John 2 verses 15-17; Revelation 20). When Saul heard of it the spirit of God came upon him and like the Levite in Judges 19 verses 29-30 he cut an ox into 12 pieces and sent it throughout all Israel. The irony being twofold: a) the first act was an unjust revenge upon their wayward kinsfolk; and, b) it was this act that caused the parlous state of Benjamin, Saul's tribe. Israel mustered and destroyed the foe. Now Saul's supporters went to Gilgal emboldened and intent on punishing the former detractors, which Saul wisely prevented. In chapter 12 Samuel proclaims that he has entirely maintained justice during his judgeship. He recounts the LORD's faithfulness in deliverance of His people in the 450 years of the Judges and tells them that it was not Samuel they were rejecting, but God. From verses 19-25 he says to them, that despite what has happened, he will continue to pray for them and urges them to serve Yahweh with all their hearts (v 20). Isaiah commences his 55th chapter with the timeless plea to seek priceless ‘living waters' (Psalm 42 verses 1-2; John 4 verses 10; 7:37-38; Revelation 7 verse 17; 22 verse 17). These waters flow from our Lord Jesus Christ- the cost is the laying down of our lives in following him, our captain cp Hebrews 2 verse 10; 12 verse 2). How sad the effort and expense undertaken for that which can never ultimately sustain (the lesson of the Manna Exodus 16 and Deuteronomy 8). Verses 6-9 ask us to seek Yahweh that He may be found of us when we realise the gulf between His thoughts and our own. The chapter concludes by explaining that the Almighty's thoughts can only be found in His Word and by our consuming of this – 1 Peter 1 verse 22-25. In Revelation 19 we firstly read of rejoicing at the overthrowing of the Roman system. It is because the long awaited judgments have been consummated. The rejoicing is from the angelic host and those saints ruling in the new Messianic heavens. Verses 6-10 speak of the Marriage of the Lamb. It is now another step closer to the filling of the entire earth with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh, symbolising the victory of the Lamb's warfare. The fine linen is representative of “the righteous deeds of the saints”. We must, as the prospective bride of Christ, remain faithful so that at the time of our marriage to Christ we will be one with the Lord who we love. Verse 9 tells us what a blessing this will be. The Apocalypse speaks of 7 blessings. The angel who revealed this to the Apostle John refused John's homage, as he says that he also has been faithfully contending and witnessing for Jesus; which he says, “is the spirit (or motivation) of prophecy”. Verses 11-21 describe the going forth in war of the rider on the white horse – symbolising the righteousness of the Lamb's warfare. The saints with Christ are also mounted on white steads; as they, too, are “called, and chosen, and faithful”. The Lamb's white robe had been dipped in blood indicating that the saints' source of righteousness is the offering of their leader. And Christ's source of victory is attributed to his divine Sonship and the empowering force of the Word of God. Christ's furious judgment is represented by the treading of grapes in a winepress. The nations are described as the ravenous birds, who will be invited to feast on the Roman Church's carcass. The total destruction of the Beast's organisation is spoken of by their being cast into the consuming lake of fire. Chapter 20 of Revelation speaks of the events of the kingdom age – 1,000 years – termed the Millennium. The symbolic powers of sin are spoken of as being cast into a bottomless pit and chained for that term. There will be a releasing of all would be rebels at the end of the thousand years. The reason for this is to test the willing loyalty of the kingdom's subjects. Service to God must always be on the basis of a choice made from a loving heart and not from fearful compulsion. The resurrection prior to the start of the Millennium will be of the responsible believers. From these the faithful will become the rulers of the Messianic Age. The rejected will be consigned to the “second death” from which there will be no raising. The subjects of the Millennium will be raised and judged at the end of the thousand years. The blessing upon the faithful believers of the first resurrection will be to make them king-priests (Revelation 5:9-10) ie corulers with Christ. A great white throne will be set up as the final tribunal for those who will die during the Millennium. Those adjudged to be faithful will swell the ranks of the immortals. Those who were not faithful will be consigned to sleep perpetually in the grave. Tomorrow's readings in chapters 21-22 will show the scene of the Final Consolation.
What does your calendar reveal about your true priorities? Jesse Cope opens with this challenging question, reminding us that our time allocation speaks volumes about what we genuinely value – whether it's God, family, or something else entirely.Diving into Revelation 19, Jesse examines Christ's righteous war against evil, establishing a critical framework: sometimes conflict becomes necessary when the alternative allows evil to flourish unchecked. This perspective provides context for understanding historical struggles like World War II and the American Civil War, while drawing parallels to contemporary moral battles that may require similar moral courage.The podcast takes a fascinating historical detour through the often-overlooked Barbary Wars, questioning why some modern narratives sanitize this chapter of American history. Jesse quotes the Tripoli ambassador's candid admission that their hostilities against American ships were religiously motivated, building toward a larger thesis about ideological incompatibility with liberty-oriented principles.Through moving accounts of Medal of Honor recipients like Harvey Curtis Barnum Jr., whose unassuming appearance belied extraordinary courage, Jesse challenges our stereotypical expectations of heroism. These stories serve as powerful reminders that we should be teaching such examples of sacrifice and bravery to our children rather than focusing exclusively on entertainment and sports trivia.The historical accounts from Fox's Book of Martyrs illustrate a sobering pattern: when any ideology – religious, political, or otherwise – obtains unchecked power, persecution inevitably follows. Jesse argues that genuine tolerance and liberty can only flourish when rooted in Christian principles that recognize human dignity and divine accountability.As the podcast concludes, Jesse calls for prayer and unity among Christians, not merely as spiritual practice but as practical strategy for preserving fundamental values and freedoms. Have you considered how your community might come together in prayer for spiritual and cultural renewal? The invitation stands – will you answer it?Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe
Title: The Armies? Preacher: Mark Dever Series: What Will Finally Happen? Passage: Revelation 19:11-21
The promise of Christ's “second coming” is given to bring us to offer praise to our God. His second coming will be a secret but will affect the entire planet. He will defeat the enemies of good and rule in a perfect kingdom. Learn more in this biblical study.
Title: The Faithful? Preacher: Mark Dever Series: What Will Finally Happen? Passage: Revelation 19:6-10
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Journey with us through Revelation 19 at Into the Word, a radio and online program committed to reading, loving, and living the whole Counsel of God. In this program we will work our way chapter by chapter through the whole Bible. Our host and Bible teacher for this adventure is Pastor Paul Carter. If you are interested in additional resources or previous episodes in the series, you can find those at https://intotheword.ca/. If you would like to support the program or our monthly mission partner, you can do so at https://intotheword.ca/how-to-support-the-into-the-word-podcast-bible-commentary. To connect with our Bible readers and Into the Word listeners, connect with us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/In2theWord
In this final message of the Son of David series, we are discovering Jesus in a way we might not have expected! Psalm 45 is a royal wedding song, a beautiful poem of love and joy. The writer of Hebrews makes it clear this is also a foreshadowing of Jesus, the Bridegroom King. His appearance? - "the most handsome." His speech? - "grace flows from His lips." He has the character of a warrior and is triumphant in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. And maybe most surprising of all - He is full of joy! The Church is described as His Bride, and she, too, is celebrating! At her King's right hand, she is adorned with gold, beautiful and desirable. Our celebrating Messiah sees us like this, and we have an amazing future with our even more amazing King.
Recorded Thursday, May 22, 2025 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. "Like" us on Facebook!!
Revelation 19:1-21 After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God, 2 because His judgments are true and righteous; for He has judged the great prostitute who was corrupting the earth with her sexual immorality, and He has avenged the blood of His bond-servants on her.” 3 And a second time they said, “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” 4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” 5 And a voice came from the throne, saying, “Give praise to our God, all you His bond-servants, you who fear Him, the small and the great.” 6 Then I heard something like the voice of a great multitude and like the sound of many waters, and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. 7 Let's rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has prepared herself.” 8 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. 9 Then he *said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.'” And he *said to me, “These are the true words of God.” 10 Then I fell at his feet to worship him. But he *said to me, “Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brothers and sisters who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many crowns; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. 13 He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses. 15 From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty. 16 And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in midheaven, “Come, assemble for the great feast of God, 18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, both free and slaves, and small and great.” 19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse, and against His army. 20 And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire, which burns with brimstone. 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse, and all the birds were filled with their flesh. BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com GIVE - The Listener's Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here: https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net
“Scripture was written for you, but not to you.” This powerful phrase anchors our exploration of Revelation and helps us faithfully interpret its message in context. In this sermon, we dive deep into one of the most vivid and hope-filled visions in Scripture: the Rider on the White Horse from Revelation 19. We begin by unpacking the importance of genre and historical context—understanding apocalyptic literature and the persecution of early Christians. Then, we walk verse-by-verse through John's vision to uncover what it tells us about Jesus: His justice, His omniscience, His authority, His name, and His ultimate victory.
The Ascension of our LORD, June 1, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This Sunday's Message: He Reigns over Everything for the Benefit of His Church.First Lesson: Acts 1:1-11.Second Lesson: Revelation 19:1-16.Gospel: Luke 24:44-53Sermon Text: Revelation 19:1-16. An Open Heaven Reveals the Ascended LordPastor Ron Koehler
In this sermon on Revelation 19:1–10, Pastor Mark Groen walks us through a powerful scene of heavenly rejoicing. Instead of mourning the end of the Old Covenant, heaven celebrates the fulfillment of God's promises in Christ. The imagery of a wedding—not a funeral—takes center stage as the redeemed gather for the marriage supper of the Lamb. This message reminds us that we've been invited, we've been clothed, and now we're called to live each day in grateful, joyful worship of Christ alone.
Message from Joe Lechner on May 25, 2025
Message from Cam Potts on May 25, 2025
In Revelation 19:11-21 we see a picture of the last day. What will happen? Though many parts of the book of Revelation are difficult to interpret, the basic message here is clear: Christ will return and defeat His enemies. Every enemy will be defeated. What should you do then? Endure suffering faithfully if a Christian. Turn to Christ if you are not.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Book of Revelation on the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Guest Pastor Matthew Brown preaches from Revelation.Learn more at atltrinity.org.
Message from Joe Lechner on May 18, 2025
In Revelation 19:9-10 we see John falling down before an angel; however, he is told to get off the ground because the angel is merely a servant like John. It is the testimony of Jesus, not angels or Mary or the saints, that is the spirit of prophecy.
In Revelation 19:11-21 we learn that since Jesus is a warrior and victor, our greatest battle has already been won.
To fully understand what is happening here, we must return to the scene on earth where the final war—the War of Armageddon—is reaching its peak. The Antichrist, still in power and enraged by the destruction of his headquarters in Babylon, now targets Jerusalem to establish his final seat of authority. Stages of the Campaign of Armageddon So Far: Stage I – Movement Toward Jezreel Valley: This happens as the Euphrates is dried up and the Antichrist begins advancing westward across the Euphrates into Israel, aiming to invade Jerusalem in his last-ditch effort to defend his empire from God. Stage II – Babylon Attacked and Destroyed: God ensures the final and complete destruction of the city with the final vial judgment, as the Antichrist marches on Jerusalem. We mentioned how God possibly could have used Russia for this. Daniel 11:44 speaks of the moment the Antichrist receives this news about this. Stage III – The Siege of Jerusalem and the Battle at Bozrah (Petra): The Antichrist being enraged over the report of the total destruction of Babylon, desires the total annihilation of all believing Jews and Christians and launches a final offensive: At Bozrah (Edom): He targets the protected Jews hiding in Petra. Prophets like Jeremiah foretell the Lord's defense and destruction of the Antichrist's forces there. And at Jerusalem: Armies from all nations besiege the city. Prophets Joel, Isaiah, Micah, and Zechariah describe the siege in vivid, prophetic detail. Jerusalem will be surrounded, humbled, and pressed—but will cry out in repentance and faith. Contact us @ 4faithfoundations@gmail.com For more Bible lessons, teachings, books, video teachings, and resources please visit our website @ faithfoundations.church
There is coming a day that will burst the seams of joy itself. There is a supper on the schedule of eternity that will make every wedding you have ever attended seem like a shadow. It will not be a wedding of one man and one woman, but of the Bride and the Lamb. It will not take place in a cathedral but in Heaven itself. And when the trumpet sounds, and the sky rolls back, and the clouds part as a scroll, revealing the King in His glory—what will follow is not just judgment, not just triumph, but celebration. This is the marriage supper of the Lamb!! And my heart is so stirred by this, because if you are in Christ, this is your wedding day. This is the moment when longing is satisfied, when the Church—spotless, radiant, glorified—is united forever with Her Bridegroom. Contact us @ 4faithfoundations@gmail.com For more resources and Bible teaching, visit our website faithfoundations.church
In Revelation 19:1-10 we see the two ends of two different women: Babylon and Jerusalem. The one is the great harlot who is judged on the last day. The other is Jerusalem, the bride of Christ, who enters into the wedding of the lamb. Such is the end point of all history, the point to which everything is moving. May it be that God would grant you to be part of that pure woman, made holy through the blood of Christ.
In Revelation 19:1-10 we learn that there can be no salvation without judgment.
Pastor JD talks about the paramount importance of how God wants us to remember that this all ends and how this all ends as an encouragement to believers and a warning to those who are not.
Pastor JD talks about the paramount importance of how God wants us to remember that this all ends and how this all ends as an encouragement to believers and a warning to those who are not.Social MediaProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgMobile/TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JDFarag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFarag/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag/
Are you living like Jesus wins? His return isn't just future prophecy - it's a game-changing reality that transforms how we live today. Discover how the King of Kings' ultimate victory gives purpose to your daily life.
Are you living like Jesus wins? His return isn't just future prophecy - it's a game-changing reality that transforms how we live today. Discover how the King of Kings' ultimate victory gives purpose to your daily life.
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Pastor JD explains that not only do we come with Jesus after the 7-year tribulation and our Wedding celebration but why this is a reality that's coming sooner than most realize.
Pastor JD explains that not only do we come with Jesus after the 7-year tribulation and our Wedding celebration but why this is a reality that's coming sooner than most realize.Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag
Pastor JD explains why it is that now, more than ever before, it's time to keep our eyes on Jesus, and Jesus alone.
Pastor JD explains why it is that now, more than ever before, it's time to keep our eyes on Jesus, and Jesus alone.Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag
Pastor JD explains why it's so important to know what God has in store for us in so as to give us hope.