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As we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, we are moving into one of the most dramatic transitions in the entire prophetic narrative. The first four trumpets have progressively affected the created order—the earth, the sea, the rivers and waters, and the heavenly bodies. But when we arrive at the fifth and sixth trumpets, something fundamentally changes. The judgments are no longer primarily directed against creation. They are directed against humanity itself. And even more significantly, Revelation begins to pull back the veil and show us what lies behind the rebellion of humanity: a supernatural kingdom of darkness, a counterfeit kingdom that seeks to imitate, corrupt and ultimately replace the Kingdom of God. We saw how trumpets one to four struck creation – the trees, the seas, the rivers and the darkening of the sun and the moon and the stars. And now the fifth trumpet releases supernatural powers that torment humanity. Revelation 9:1 Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fall from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only to harm those people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads – they had no authority to kill those people, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man. In those days those people will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them. THE FIFTH TRUMPET — THE ABYSS IS OPENED Then the fifth Trumpet sounds. John says: I saw a star fallen from heaven to earth. And to him was given the key to the bottomless pit. He says “to him.” The star is a personal being identified as Abaddon, in Hebrew, or Apollyon, in Greek. Both names mean Destroyer. This is therefore a supernatural ruler of the abyss. The abyss is opened, and smoke rises from it like the smoke of a great furnace. Then something terrifying emerges. Locust-like beings appear. But John repeatedly says they are “like” something. They have human-like faces. They have hair like women's hair. They have teeth like lions. They have breastplates like iron. Their wings sound like an enormous army. And they have tails like scorpions. The picture is deliberately unnatural and chilling. These are supernatural demonic powers released from the abyss, a demonic army under the authority of Apollyon/the destroyer. But what is extraordinarily important is that God remains sovereign, and the demons are not given unlimited authority. They are told what they may do and not do. They cannot destroy the vegetation. They cannot harm those who possess the seal of God. And their period of torment is limited. They are given five months. This does not necessarily mean that believers experience no challenge of suffering, but it tells us that God's people are never outside His protective care. The five-month period is significant - 150 days the same as the 150 days during which the floodwaters prevailed in the days of Noah and God's people were preserved. The days of Noah were characterised by corruption and judgment, but God preserved Noah and his household. And Revelation here again presents humanity facing a world of escalating judgment while God continues to preserve those who belong to Him – It's Psalm 91 again. And next is the sixth trumpet - unleashing an unprecedented force of destruction in which one-third of humanity dies. Then, between the sixth and seventh trumpets, Revelation chapter 10 gives us a remarkable prophetic prelude to what will happen in the Tribulation. John is shown that God's apparent and puzzling delay in revealing the enigma of the history of the world is coming to an end. The history of mankind while blessed with the goodness of God is a confusing and often unhinged narrative of human disasters. But the mystery of God in all this is approaching its unveiling and fulfillment. And finally, with the seventh trumpet, the great declaration is made: The kingdoms of this world have become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ. So Revelation 9–10 is not simply a catalogue of frightening events. It is a movement toward the final confrontation between two kingdoms—the counterfeit kingdom of Satan and the true Kingdom of God. THE UNVEILING OF THE SATANIC KINGDOM To understand Revelation 9, we must understand the biblical story of human rebellion. Behind the visible structures of human civilisation lies a deeper spiritual conflict, describing the development of what can be called the satanic kingdom—a kingdom born from Lucifer's rebellious ambition. The rebellion is therefore not merely evil behaviour. It is usurpation/overthrow. And that same ambition eventually appears here in Revelation in its fullest form to construct a counterfeit of God's Kingdom. The biblical picture becomes almost like a dark mirror. God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The satanic kingdom is portrayed through the Dragon, the Beast and the False Prophet. The Dragon represents Satan. The Beast receives worship. The False Prophet directs humanity toward that worship. The result is a counterfeit kingdom with a counterfeit ruler, counterfeit worship and counterfeit authority. This is a counterfeit trinity, with the Beast receiving the worship that belongs to Christ and the False Prophet directing humanity toward worship of the Beast and global economic control. This is why Revelation is so concerned with worship. The final conflict is therefore spiritual before it is political. FROM TORMENT TO DEATH — THE SIXTH TRUMPET So the fifth trumpet brought all that torment without death. Now the sixth trumpet brings death on an unprecedented scale. Four angels are released at the Euphrates. The Euphrates is not an arbitrary detail. It represented the boundary of the land promised to Abraham. It was associated historically with the great enemies of God's people, and the Euphrates also becomes significant because of its association with the ancient world of Genesis and the traditions surrounding the angelic watchers and the Nephilim giants, and the Mesopotamian traditions represented by the Epic of Gilgamesh. GILGAMESH, THE NEPHILIM AND THE ANCIENT REBELLION This brings us to a fascinating theological connection. There is a Biblical account in Genesis ch. 6 that speaks about angels coming down and procreating with women in the earth. Genesis 6:4 There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown. This is also mentioned in Jude And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day (Jude 1:6). The Bible records this as ‘evil crossing divinely established boundaries' which led ultimately to the corruption of humanity and the judgement of the flood of Noah. But another reality reverses that claim and establishes a deliberate and deceptive ancient Mesopotamian worldview of surrounding nations in the Middle East that were not only corrupted by these angels, but who admired and eventually recognised them as demi-gods. The ancient Mesopotamian world produced stories of supernatural beings, superheroes and angelic-human interaction. One of these superheroes named Gilgamesh was praised in a document called ‘The Epic of Gilgamesh' which presents Gilgamesh as an extraordinary figure, described in Mesopotamian tradition as partly divine and partly human. This occultic worldview is being adopted by many in today's culture. Documents and scrolls have been found that draw upon the Book of Giants traditions associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls, where Gilgamesh and Humbaba are identified in connection with the Nephilim tradition. The tomb of Gilgamesh has become a place of real interest and artifacts have been taken from the area surrounding his tomb and the US government officially handed it back to Iraqi authorities during a repatriation ceremony in Washington, D.C. in September 2021. It is interesting that there has been a rise in occultic practices and satanic rituals being practised globally in recent times but as these things get called out and exposed the hearts of the people involved in these things are becoming even more hardened. This is what is called theological inversion. Mesopotamian culture celebrated supernatural heroes and beings as the bringers of wisdom, civilisation and political power, and magical crafts. They were traditionally viewed as supernatural semi-divine philosophers and sages. But what humanity celebrated as greatness actually represented Satanic rebellion against God. But the Bible in Genesis 6 presents what the ancient world calls “divine wisdom” as corrupted supernatural knowledge, and what is celebrated as heroic power was actually part of humanity's descent into violence and corruption that brought on Noah's flood. This provides an important backdrop for Revelation. The final conflict is not simply about modern politics. It reaches back into the ancient spiritual rebellion and overcomes it, and Revelation presents that rebellion and its final expression. THE TWO HUNDRED MILLION John then sees an army of extraordinary magnitude. Two hundred million. Humanity is confronted with a force of unprecedented destructive power. One-third of humanity is killed. First, creation is struck. Then humanity is tormented. Then humanity is killed on a massive scale. So the judgments are escalating. But then comes one of the most sobering statements in the entire passage. The survivors do not repent. After everything they have witnessed, they continue worshipping demons and idols. They continue in murders. They continue in sorceries. They continue in sexual immorality. They continue in theft. This teaches us something profound about judgment. Judgment does not automatically produce repentance. Pain does not necessarily soften the human heart. Fear does not necessarily create faith. Even witnessing supernatural intervention does not guarantee surrender to God. The human heart can become so hardened that even catastrophe becomes an opportunity for further rebellion – the great warning of Revelation. The problem is not simply that humanity needs better circumstances. The problem is that humanity needs redemption. REVELATION 10 — WHEN HEAVEN ANNOUNCES THAT THE DELAY IS ENDING After the sixth trumpet, before the seventh, John sees another mighty angel. The angel is clothed with a cloud. A rainbow is upon his head. His face is like the sun. His feet are like pillars of fire. The imagery is majestic and Christ-like. Yet John calls him another mighty angel, so the emphasis is that he functions as a heavenly representative of divine authority rather than being identified directly as Jesus. And then John hears seven thunders speak and is about to write what they say. But heaven tells him: “Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.” There are things God reveals. And there are things God deliberately does not reveal. Revelation means unveiling—but even Revelation contains mysteries that remain sealed. We do not know everything. We do not need to know everything. God remains God. THE LITTLE SCROLL — SWEET IN THE MOUTH, BITTER IN THE STOMACH Then John is commanded to take the little scroll and eat it. It is sweet in his mouth but it becomes bitter in his stomach. The Word of God is sweet because it reveals God's purposes. It is sweet because God's Kingdom is coming, and because Christ will triumph and because evil will not have the final word. But the message is also bitter because before the Kingdom comes, judgment must unfold, and before restoration, rebellion must be exposed, and before the final triumph, the darkness must be confronted. So the prophet has to carry both dimensions. Sweetness and bitterness, Hope and warning. Judgment and restoration. The Gospel is good news, but it is good news precisely because the powers that oppose God will ultimately be defeated. THE MYSTERY OF GOD Then we come to one of the most important statements in Revelation 10: “In the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished.” What is this mystery? It is a remarkable collection of biblical mysteries converging toward the final consummation. Mystery of Marriage: The union between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:32). Mystery of Babylon: The condemnation of the "great prostitute" and the Beast (Revelation 17). Mystery of Iniquity/Lawlessness: The working of Satan and the revelation of the "man of sin" (2 Thessalonians 2:7). Mystery of the Gospel: The shared life with Jesus to be understood by all (Ephesians 6:19). Mystery of Israel: The partial hardening of Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in (Romans 11:25). Mystery of the Resurrection: The instantaneous change of the living and the dead at the last trumpet (1 Corinthians 15:51). Mystery of Godliness: God manifested in the flesh and preached among nations (1 Timothy 3:16). Mystery of the Kingdom: Truths given to believers but hidden in parables from those outside (Mark 4:11). These themes are not isolated. They converge because the story that began in Genesis is moving toward its finality and the rebellion that began in the heavenly realm moves toward its final confrontation. The covenant purposes of God move toward fulfilment and the Gospel moves toward its universal proclamation and victory. The Bride moves toward her wedding while Babylon moves toward judgment. The Beast moves toward destruction and the Dragon moves toward defeat. And Christ moves toward His Kingdom - His victory is not just the destruction of His enemies. It is the restoration of God's order. JUDGMENT AND RESTORATION This is why we should not read Revelation simply as a book of catastrophe. Running underneath the judgments is a deeper biblical theme: sifting and restoration. God is exposing what cannot remain and bringing hidden rebellion into the light. He is exposing the counterfeit and separating truth from deception. He is judging the powers that have corrupted humanity and is ultimately restoring what was lost. The final Kingdom is therefore not merely about the end of something - It is about the beginning of something. The end of Satan's counterfeit kingdom becomes the beginning of the visible reign of Christ. So as we move forward in our study of Revelation, we need to understand what Revelation 9 and 10 are really showing us. It is God's victory over the satanic kingdom and human rebellion — from Genesis to Revelation God's purpose: God desired a human family on earth to love Him and be loved by Him. And He appointed angels to serve and minister to humanity (Ezek. 28; Heb. 1:14). Rebellion 1 — Lucifer and Eden: Lucifer rebelled against God and beguiled Eve, drawing humanity into rebellion through Adam and Eve. God declared that the seed of the woman would ultimately crush the serpent's seed (Gen. 3:15). Rebellion 2 — Genesis 6: Other rebellious heavenly beings violated the boundary between heaven and earth, taking human women and producing the Nephilim. Their rebellion contributed to the corruption of humanity and the spread of violence and evil, resulting in the Flood. The particular angels involved were subsequently judged and imprisoned (2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6). But Gilgamesh mythology praises the fallen angels' progeny as great demigods as explained before. Rebellion 3 — Babel and the nations: God restarted humanity through Noah, but the human heart remained rebellious. At Babel, humanity again resisted God's command to fill the earth. God confused their languages and scattered the nations. Deuteronomy 32:8–9 describes the nations being allotted according to the sons of God - lesser divine beings. These angels subsequently rebelled and became associated with the nations' idolatry and corruption (Ps. 82). God's response — Abraham and Israel: God called Abraham to become the father of a covenant people through whom He would reclaim the nations. Israel was brought out of Egypt and into Canaan, where it confronted nations associated with idolatry and, in some cases, the Nephilim/Anakim (Num. 13:33; Deut. 2–3). The preservation of Abraham's seed was central to God's redemptive purpose, ultimately bringing forth Jesus through Mary. Christ reverses Babel: Jesus sent out seventy disciples to announce the kingdom and confront the powers of darkness (Luke 10:1, 17–20). Through His death and resurrection, Christ defeated the powers and reconciled humanity to God (2 Cor. 5:14–19). At Pentecost, the Gospel was heard by people from many nations in their own languages (Acts 2)—a powerful reversal of Babel's division. Rebellion 4 — Revelation 9: In the final period of judgment, those previous demonic powers are released from the Euphrates and unleashed against humanity (Rev. 9). Their rebellion reaches its climax, but Christ ultimately defeats them and consigns the rebellious powers to an awaiting final judgment. Rebellion 5 — after the Millennium: After the thousand years, Satan is released once more and deceives the nations into one final assault against God's people. God intervenes with fire from heaven, decisively ending the rebellion (Rev. 20:7–10). The story is therefore not simply the history of humanity's rebellion. It is the story of God progressively defeating every rebellion—human and angelic—and ultimately reclaiming the nations for His Son. And then they show us something even greater and the delay is ending. The mystery is approaching completion. The prophetic Word must be proclaimed. And the seventh trumpet is waiting to be sounded (Revelation 11:15), and as Revelation unfolds from chapter 9 toward chapter 10 and beyond, we are watching the collapse of the counterfeit and the emergence of the true. The darkness becomes darker, the rebellion becomes more open, the judgments intensify, but the purpose of God becomes clearer. History is not spiralling out of control – it is simply the worldly kingdoms being shaken. And ultimately, the declaration of heaven will proclaim The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ—and He shall reign forever and ever. Amen.

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever second-guessed a prompting, you're not alone. We get honest about what personal revelation actually feels like when it shows up in normal life: a thought that lands with quiet clarity, a feeling of peace that won't let go, or that moment when your mind and heart agree and you know you need to act.We talk about why God expects us to think, not outsource our agency to algorithms, anxiety, or anyone else. The pattern is simple but demanding: study things out, pray, ask, listen, then act. Along the way we connect scriptures and modern counsel, including Doctrine and Covenants 8 on revelation in the mind and heart, Joseph Smith's James 1:5 question, and President Russell M. Nelson's warning that we won't be able to function in the latter days without the Holy Ghost. In a world of deepfakes, fake news, and constant noise, spiritual discernment is not optional, it's survival.We also unpack a powerful analogy from Elder Dale G. Renlund: revelation works within a framework, like aviation. Inside the laws, you can safely use incredible capability; outside the framework, you crash and burn. That framework includes scripture study, prayer, covenants, and stewardship. And we push on the practical challenge many of us face: getting quiet enough to hear God. Stillness, reflection, and even meditation can create space for the Spirit of truth to guide us.If you want a clearer way to recognize promptings and trust what you receive, listen now, then share this with a friend, leave a five-star review, and follow Todd Talks Spirit by Design so you don't miss the next episode.Support the showYou can reach me anytime at email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.comInstagram @toddtalks_ig

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In this message, Matt Love traces a single thread through the book of Exodus, the Gospel of John, and the book of Revelation: God's relentless desire to dwell with his people. Beginning with Israel's terrified response to God's presence at Mount Sinai — where the people chose distance over nearness — Matt shows how God's immediate response was not judgment but invitation. God's command to build the tabernacle in Exodus 25:8 was not a building project — it was a declaration that presence, not prosperity or performance, is the point of faith. Drawing on the Hebrew and Greek words behind the tabernacle and John 1:14, Matt demonstrates that when John writes that Jesus "tabernacled among us," he is making a direct and deliberate connection to the Exodus story — God crossing every barrier to be with his people in flesh. And in Revelation 21:3–4, the promise first spoken in the wilderness finds its final answer: God's dwelling place is with humanity, permanently, with every tear wiped away. If you have ever felt like faith is about getting somewhere or getting good enough, this message offers a different vision: the God of Scripture has been removing every obstacle — fear, sin, death — not to improve you or relocate you, but simply to be with you.

In this message, Matt Love traces a single thread through the book of Exodus, the Gospel of John, and the book of Revelation: God's relentless desire to dwell with his people. Beginning with Israel's terrified response to God's presence at Mount Sinai — where the people chose distance over nearness — Matt shows how God's immediate response was not judgment but invitation. God's command to build the tabernacle in Exodus 25:8 was not a building project — it was a declaration that presence, not prosperity or performance, is the point of faith. Drawing on the Hebrew and Greek words behind the tabernacle and John 1:14, Matt demonstrates that when John writes that Jesus "tabernacled among us," he is making a direct and deliberate connection to the Exodus story — God crossing every barrier to be with his people in flesh. And in Revelation 21:3–4, the promise first spoken in the wilderness finds its final answer: God's dwelling place is with humanity, permanently, with every tear wiped away. If you have ever felt like faith is about getting somewhere or getting good enough, this message offers a different vision: the God of Scripture has been removing every obstacle — fear, sin, death — not to improve you or relocate you, but simply to be with you.

Revelation is not mainly a book for charts, timelines, and speculation. It is the unveiling of Jesus Christ. In this message, we see how the final book of the Bible completes the story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration by showing that Christ reigns, the Lamb has conquered, the saints must endure, and God will make all things new.

Nigel continues our series in Revelation. 14/06/2026

John Wells - May 31st, 2026 - The Call of God The Call of God •Characteristics •Challenges •Choice Called by God …Invited to HisTable Matthew 22:1-14 • Those invited would not come • Paid no attention • Made excuses • Rejected the King's offer • The call went out to those in the streets • The good, bad, poor, blind and the lame “ COME FOR ALL THINGS ARE READY ” Matthew 22:1-14 Called by God – John 1: 10-13 Called of God For centuries God has been calling his people to himself – Abraham, Jacob, Samuel, David, Gideon, Nehimiah, Daniel, Mathew, Paul, ….etc. • It's Personal – (John 1:12) • According to His Purpose (Rom 8:28) • Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, or noble (1 Cor 1:26) • High calling – a call to partnership with Jesus Christ our Lord (1 Cor 1:9) • Holy calling – to be separated unto God (1 Peter 1:15) • One Hope – It's a call to unity – called to one body (Eph 4:4) • A call to remain – not to walk away from earthy responsibilities ( 1 Cor 7:20) • A call to peace – be in a state of peace in your heart (Col 3:15) • A call to side with Jesus Christ Rev 17:14 Revelation 17: 13-14 Response to the Call of God • Who will Respond ? • Revelation – God reveals himself in the person of Jesus Christ • Rejection – His own people and many others reject him • REVELATION leads to a choice – REJECTION or REGENERATION • “ I will not have this man to reign over me” or “ I will receive Him” • Regeneration – the right to become the children of God

The story of the nations starts in Genesis and runs right through to Revelation - God's plan from the beginning has always been for all nations to know His love and His blessing.

Fear of Rejection What if rejection isn't something to avoid… but something to understand?And what if the pain you've been trying to escape… is actually pointing you toward something deeper? In this message, we walk through the Beatitudes and discover a powerful truth: the journey of following Jesus doesn't end with peace—it often leads to resistance. From being poor in spirit to becoming peacemakers, Jesus shows us how God transforms us first… and then works through us in a world that doesn't always receive it. We take an honest look at rejection—what it is, how it shows up, and why it hurts so deeply (even on a neurological level). But more importantly, we uncover the difference between rejection that calls us to grow… and rejection that confirms we're living out our faith. Because not all rejection is persecution—but when you follow Jesus fully, some rejection is inevitable. And here's the hope:The same Jesus who spoke about persecution also lived it. He was pursued, opposed, misunderstood, and rejected—so that you could be accepted. This message will help you discern your response to rejection, stand firm in truth, and trust that what feels painful may actually be proof that you're pursuing something worth it. Because sometimes the pushback you feel…isn't a sign you're off track—it's a sign you're right where God wants you. Here is a Fear of Rejection Resource PDF Matthew 5:1-11 Discussion topics HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? What stood out to you most from the Beatitudes this week? How does the progression from Revelation (God changes me, steps 1-4) to Realization (I change the world, steps 5-8) help you understand spiritual growth? How would you explain the difference between persecution and rejection? HEART – How did it make you feel? Have you ever experienced rejection that made you pull back, hide, or stop trying?Which type do you relate to more right now:   Christ-centered rejection (because of obedience, truth, or faith)    Self-centered rejection (because of pride, tone, or personal struggle) Do you tend to avoid rejection at all costs… or do you sometimes assume all rejection means you're right? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? What is one area where you may need to:      Stand firm (if the rejection is Christ-centered)      Step back and grow (if the rejection is self-centered) Is there a relationship or situation where you need to move toward peacemaking, even if it risks rejection? Group Action / Prayer Moment Take a moment as a group: Where have you been letting rejection define you? Where might God be using that moment to refine you? Pray for one another—for courage to stand, humility to grow, and clarity to discern the difference. Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next

Scripture Reading: Revelation 17:8 Revelation 17:8 refers to people "whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world."  Philippians 4:3 refers to people "whose names are in the book of life."  Though there are people whose names have never been written in God's book of life, the Bible is clear that this reality does not excuse someone from personal accountability. Unbelievers have "no excuse" for their unbelief and their suppression of the truth (cf. Rom 1:18-20). The enemies of God, as they are described in Revelation, are unmistakably guilty.  The people in Revelation, whose names were not in God's book of life, are also described as refusing to repent of their evil deeds (Rev 9:20,21) ... rejoicing over the murder of God's special prophets (Rev 11:10) ... and worshipping the antichrist (Rev 13:3,4). The people whose names were not written in the book of life are guilty, not because of the omission of their names from God's book, but because they love the darkness (Jn 3:19).          In His mercy God has rescued some people to be His, choosing them before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:4), so that "no human being might boast in the presence of God" (1 Cor 1:29). Let us not pry into a level of God's mind that He has not revealed.  The God who has a plan for everything in His creation invites all ... indeed beckons all ... to come to Him that they might have life.  "Come, everyone who thirsts . . . incline your ear and come to me; hear that your soul may live" (Isa 55:1,3).

By Ken Loucks - Why does the Bible begin in a garden and end in a city? In this opening message to the Torah Series, we trace the unbroken thread running from Genesis to Revelation—God's desire to dwell with His creation. From Eden to the tabernacle, from the temple to the Church, and ultimately to New Jerusalem

The Nature of Walking with God: It represents a continuous relationship and accountability before an "all-sufficient" God ($El Shaddai$).The Timing of God's Revelation: God appeared to Abraham when he was 99 years old, demonstrating that His silence does not mean His absence and that He often waits until human efforts are exhausted to fulfill His promises.Renewal of the Covenant: God changed Abram's name to Abraham ("father of many nations"), providing him with a new identity and a constant reminder of the divine promise.The Responsibility of Obedience: The sign of circumcision was introduced as a physical marker of a spiritual reality—a heart transformed by and belonging to God.Faith Over Circumstances: Despite the biological impossibility of having a child at their age, Abraham is called to believe that what God has promised, He is also able to perform.

Main Idea: "Listen to and keep what is written in Revelation"1. Listen to and keep what's written in Revelation because of who it is from2. Listen to and keep what's written in Revelation because of what it is about

What is the evidence Jesus is coming soon? What about the Millennium, the antichrist, and the "mark of the beast"? In this episode, Dr. John Lennox joins me to discuss his newest book on Revelation: "God, AI, and the End of History." We discuss his preferred interpretation, his suggests for how to read Revelation (and how NOT to read it), and what Revelation means for today. READ: "God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines" by John Lennox (https://amzn.to/48q0M1u) WATCH: The End of the World? John Lennox on AI and the Book of Revelation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAfRswipXiE) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A New Heaven and a New Earth — The Hope at the End of the Story | Revelation 21:1–7 In this message, we explore one of the most breathtaking promises in all of Scripture: God will make all things new. Revelation 21 gives us a window into the future God has planned—a renewed creation, a restored world, and a redeemed people dwelling with Him forever.  We look at: ✨ What the Bible means by a “new heaven and a new earth” ✨ How creation's renewal is tied to our own resurrection and redemption ✨ What Scripture teaches about where believers go when they die ✨ The Seven “No Mores” of Revelation—God's promise that pain, death, and darkness will be gone forever ✨ The beauty and symbolism of the New Jerusalem, the eternal home prepared for God's people This teaching invites us to lift our eyes from temporary struggles and set our hearts on the unshakeable hope God has promised.  Heaven is not abstract, distant, or cloudy—it is real, physical, renewed, and filled with the presence of Jesus. If you need encouragement, clarity, or renewed hope, this message is for you.  

Psalm 119:169–176, The Shepherd Who Seeks His Wandering Sheep Show Summary In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms on the Servants of Grace podcast, Dave Jenkins walks through the final stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 169–176). After 21 stanzas of longing, delighting, clinging, wrestling, hoping, praising, and persevering in the Word of God, the psalmist closes with a prayer that combines desperation, dependance, and devotion. We see a man who has been shaped by Scripture crying out for understanding, deliverance, worship, and sustaining grace. He acknowledges his proneness to wander, yet clings to the Shepherd who never loses His sheep. This passage reminds believers that true maturity is not independence from God but deeper dependance on His grace. Audio Player Video Player Episode Notes Passage Text: Psalm 119:169–176 Outline A Cry for Understanding (vv. 169–170) Humility is the doorway to biblical clarity. The psalmist knows, loves, and obeys the Word, yet still asks for more understanding. We never outgrow our need for a deeper grasp of God's Word and grace. Praise as the Fruit of Learning (vv. 171–172) “My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.” Theology leads to doxology: doctrine fuels devotion and worship. True worship flows from the truth God has revealed in Scripture. Dependance Under Pressure (vv. 173–174) Choosing God's precepts does not remove the need for God's help. Longing for salvation and delighting in God's law can coexist. God's finished work in Christ is the ground of our hope and obedience. A Confession of Need and the Shepherd's Pursuit (vv. 175–176) “I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant.” This is not proud rebellion but humble acknowledgment of weakness. Sanctification is not self-rescue; it is daily dependance on the Good Shepherd. Theological Themes Prayerful Dependance – The psalmist cries out for understanding, deliverance, and help. Praise Shaped by Revelation – God's teaching produces heartfelt worship. God's Help and Human Obedience – Our choice to follow God's ways increases, not decreases, our reliance on Him. Longing for Salvation – Present delight in God's law and future hope in His salvation meet together. The Shepherd's Pursuit – We are prone to wander, but Christ, the Good Shepherd, seeks and restores His own. Application Self: Confess your weakness and ask God daily for understanding from His Word. Others: Encourage weary or wandering believers with the promise that the Shepherd seeks His sheep. Practice: Begin each day with a simple prayer: “Lord, give me understanding according to Your Word, and keep me close to You.” Memorize: Psalm 119:176 – “I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.” Further Study Psalm 23 – The Shepherd who leads and restores. John 10:1–18 – Jesus the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. Hebrews 13:20–21 – The God of peace who equips His people. Isaiah 53:6 – “All we like sheep have gone astray.” Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend and leave a review on the Servants of Grace podcast to help others find Christ-centered, Scripture-saturated teaching.

This fall, we are studying the last book of the Bible - Revelation. We continue this series with Senior Pastor Dr. Tyler Smiley speaking from chapter 15 and 16 about God's salvation regarding His people, His enemies and His glory.

Genesis 45:9–46:30 1. The Revelation— God is directing 2. The Request — Prayer to confirm God's direction 3. The Reunion — Enjoying God's direction Wisdom on Finding God's Will • Carefully evaluate the circumstances of your life • Boldly take a step of faith through the open door • Prayerfully seek God's guidance as you go • Willingly change course if God closes the door

This fall, we are studying the last book of the Bible - Revelation. We continue this series with Senior Pastor Dr. Tyler Smiley speaking from chapter 12 about God's salvation and the kingdom to come.

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Series: Revelation Bible ClassService: Sun Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Larry Brown

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Revelation: God’s Just Judgement Dr. Andrew Hébert

If you're watching this after the rapture... this is for you.Today, Jim, John, and Lonaiah walk through a clear, powerful sequence of what's coming next—based on Scripture and years of study through Revelation and Daniel.From the opening of the Seven Seals… to the Trumpet Judgments… to the rise of the Antichrist and the horrors of the Great Tribulation—this is a straight-talking, biblically grounded roadmap for what happens after the Church is gone.For those left behind, this is a wake-up call. For believers now, it's a reminder: We are close.What We Cover:

see link https://pastorsteverhodes.com/2025/03/02/revelation-for-lent/

In Revelation 15-16, we are confronted with the fullness of God's character—His love, wrath, patience, and justice—all converging at the cross and challenging us to move beyond a one-dimensional view and see Him as both just and merciful. 

1. Revelation: God's Revelation Guides us to Repentance 2. Repentance: God is the rational solution, Not the last ditch attempt 3. Restoration: Remember God's Goodness

Continuing in a series of the Book of Revelation - God's Wrath. Speaker: Dr. Paul Conway

This sermon begins a five-week series on a Biblical Theology of Race and Ethnicity. Through passages from Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's plan for humanity to diversify, allows us to collectively reflect His image more fully. Through this series, we are called to align our thoughts and actions with God's heart for multiethnic unity and to build relationships that reflect His diverse creation. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 1-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 4th, 2024.

This sermon begins a five-week series on a Biblical Theology of Race and Ethnicity. Through passages from Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's plan for humanity to diversify, allows us to collectively reflect His image more fully. Through this series, we are called to align our thoughts and actions with God's heart for multiethnic unity and to build relationships that reflect His diverse creation. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 1-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 4th, 2024.

This sermon begins a five-week series on a Biblical Theology of Race and Ethnicity. Through passages from Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's plan for humanity to diversify, allows us to collectively reflect His image more fully. Through this series, we are called to align our thoughts and actions with God's heart for multiethnic unity and to build relationships that reflect His diverse creation. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 1-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 4th, 2024.

This sermon begins a five-week series on a Biblical Theology of Race and Ethnicity. Through passages from Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's plan for humanity to diversify, allows us to collectively reflect His image more fully. Through this series, we are called to align our thoughts and actions with God's heart for multiethnic unity and to build relationships that reflect His diverse creation. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 1-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 4th, 2024.

This sermon begins a five-week series on a Biblical Theology of Race and Ethnicity. Through passages from Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's plan for humanity to diversify, allows us to collectively reflect His image more fully. Through this series, we are called to align our thoughts and actions with God's heart for multiethnic unity and to build relationships that reflect His diverse creation. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 1-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 4th, 2024.

There are many lessons to be learned from the various people and groups throughout scripture, but beyond the “dos” and “don'ts”, we find a clear truth echoing from Genesis to Revelation: God speaks and expects His people to listen and obey. Those who listen and obey can take comfort in the promises of God, but those who disregard and disobey should heed the warnings of God. Let's turn our attention to Pastor Jacob for this week's sermon entitled, Promise Keepers.

Andy Davis filled in at the Mason-Dixon GNCC with a great message! From Genesis to Revelation: God redeeming his special creation and will culminate with the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. It was a fascinating overview of the Bible - informative, practical and applicable. (Recorded live at a racetrack, so background noises are part of it. Worth the listen though!)

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- Your Daily Portion Sabbath School Lesson with LD “The Anomaly” Harris- Please join L. David Harris in the Your Daily Portion Community here: https://yourdailyportion.com—

So we thought we'd tackle some of the foundational issue surrounding the Christian faith. I actually think it will be fun to go deep into some of this crazy theological stuff. I think it will help us all to think BETTER AND DEEPER and hopefully CORRECTLY about the THIS BIG SCARY BOOK CALLED THE BIBLE. 

Revelation Series"God is Worthy to Be Praised" // Marcus DoeRevelation 4-5September 24th, 2023

The scene in Revelation 4 transitions from Earth to Heaven. The chapter can be summed up in one statement—there's a throne in Heaven and it's occupied! What does the apostle John's vision teach us about who God is? And how can this chapter change how we approach everyday life right now?

Dr. Alan Kurschner answers this question of whether the seals in the book of Revelation express God's future eschatological wrath. First Four Horsemen Seals He began with the first four seals showing that these are natural events in contrast to the supernatural judgment elements in the trumpets and bowls. The first four seals will purify the church before Christ returns. He also responded to the pretrib ignorant claim that "God would never bring tribulation to the church"; for example,  noted is 1 Peter 4:17: "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?" Fifth Seal The fifth seal is deeply problematic for pretribulationism. It was demonstrated that the fifth seal thoroughly refutes the pretrib notion that the seals are the day of the Lord's wrath. The fifth seal depicts martyrs, showing that they rightly recognize the day of the Lord's wrath has not come. In 1 Thessalonians 5:9, we have a promise from God that no believers will experience the day of the Lord's wrath. Pretribs would have God breaking his promise by claiming that the fifth seal is God's wrath. Sixth Seal Dr. Kurschner explained that the sixth seal is also problematic for pretribulationists because the depiction of the wicked conveys that the wrath of God is impending, not that it has already started in the past. In addition, Joel 2:30–31 explicitly states that the celestial disturbances happen before the day of the Lord. He also noted Luke 21:25–28 and Matthew 24:29–30 which corroborates that the day of the Lord happens after the great tribulation. Seventh Seal Finally, it was explained that the two groups of people being delivered between the opening of the sixth and seventh seal demonstrates that the day of the Lord's wrath has not happened because they are being protected before God pours out his wrath with the opening of the seventh seal containing the trumpet and bowl judgments.  There is a progression in the final seals: the fifth seal promises wrath, the sixth seal portends wrath, an interlude in Revelation 7 protects from wrath, and the seventh seal pronounces wrath. It is wrong to claim that because Jesus opens the seals himself, the seals, therefore, contain God's wrath. Instead, it means that he is sovereignly orchestrating eschatological history—for the ungodly and the godly. The seals function as conditions that must be first met before the scroll is opened. The overarching question in the book of Revelation is: will you be an overcomer?  

Jan Markell welcomes author Jeff Kinley and Pastor Mark Henry for the hour. They focus on Revelation, which is God's grand finale. This future time will find God literally shaking the planet. The chaos will result in the return of Jesus Christ in his Second Coming to put an end to the chaos and establish his Kingdom. Find Kinley's book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29

Jeff Kinley is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and has previously served as a pastor. He has a passion for sharing biblical truth and speaks across the country equipping churches and Christians to discern the times and to live with confidence. - --Revelation tells the story of Earth's final days. It chronicles the culmination of human history. The climax of civilization. The end of all things as we know it. In the Bible's last book, we're carried to an apocalyptic intersection where crises, chaos, and calamity all meet in a global, head-on collision. It's a tale of depravity, devils, and destruction. It is the future foretold, and the history written far ahead of its fulfillment.- --That is the opening paragraph to Jeff's newly released book, God's Grand Finale- Wrath, Grace, and Glory in Earth's Last Days. --Skeptics may see this as just another -scare tactic- book but nothing could be further from the truth. This is due to the fact that this book will teach you exactly who God is as Jeff looks at 13 characteristics of God that are unfolded and illustrated by the book of Revelation. So join Jeff as he comments on the following---Why do so many people struggle with the book of Revelation-- -God who is wrath and the judgments of Revelation. -God's graciousness. Is this a contradiction to His wrath-- -How humanity responds during the first years of the tribulation. -Will people come to faith through gospel resources that are left behind-- -Christ's return in retribution against his enemies and His claiming of the earth as his kingdom. -What is the millennial kingdom-- -The God who recompenses and the court of no appeals.

In this episode of Wisdom from Above, we conclude our investigation of the Book of Revelation by examining The Faithful Word of God the Father, The Finished Work of God the Son, and The Final Witness of God the Spirit. Three times Jesus says, "I am coming."  We join the beloved Apostle John in saying, "Even so, come Lord Jesus!" Three times those who have not yet placed their fight in Christ are urged to "Come" to Christ in faith... believing that Jesus died in their place, paid for their sins, rose from the grave, and offers them eternal life as a free gift.  Join me as we wrap up this exciting study of Revelation!