In Revelation 12, we discussed three of the major characters of the Tribulation period. The woman who represents Israel. The child who is Jesus. The dragon who is the symbol for Satan. Today in Revelation 13, we’re going to discuss two other major players. Revelation 13 is divided into two sections. Verses 1-10 are allContinue reading “Evil and the Beasts”
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The Bittersweetness of God’s Word
The sixth trumpet was sounded last week and four angels (most likely fallen angels) who were bound up at the Euphrates were released for the purpose of killing 1/3 of those left behind. We talked last week that between the saved people being raptured, plus the ¼ of mankind who will be killed by theContinue reading “The Bittersweetness of God’s Word”
Cicadas Have Nothing on These Locusts!
Before we get into chapter 9, let’s go over the most widely accepted itinerary of the Tribulation. Different people have different thoughts on this, but I’m going on the beliefs of Warren Wiersbe, Tony Evans, etc. The first thing to occur is the rapture of believers. Non-believers, or those who are left behind, will stillContinue reading “Cicadas Have Nothing on These Locusts!”
Commercial Break of Mercy
Last week, our discussion included war, famine, death, pestilence, earthquake, blackened sun, red moon, and falling stars (not the romantic kind that people wish upon). The first six seals were opened. “Revelation 7 serves as an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals. It carries forth the grand narrative of God’s cosmic plan, providing aContinue reading “Commercial Break of Mercy”
Just When You Think It Can’t Get Any Worse…
A quick reminder of what we discussed in our very first week. Revelation 1:3 ESV “3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” We don’t have to understand every piece or decipher everyContinue reading “Just When You Think It Can’t Get Any Worse…”
The Good Guys Don’t Always Ride in on White Horses
Before movies or TV shows are released, there will be a preview or a trailer that’s available. The purpose is so that you can get an idea as to what the movie or the TV show is all about. The trailer will be produced to show major highlights; a trailer won’t show minute details orContinue reading “The Good Guys Don’t Always Ride in on White Horses”
Seeing the Lamb Before Seeing the Lion
Chapter 4 of Revelation focused and revolved around the throne. Who was on the throne, what was around the throne, who was around the throne, what was in front of the throne, who was in front of the throne, and what came from the throne? The answers in order are God, the appearance of brilliantContinue reading “Seeing the Lamb Before Seeing the Lion”
Holy, Holy, Holy
Last week we left John observing his first glimpses of Heaven. The first thing he noticed was the throne and that Someone was sitting on the throne. The throne was described “looking like” jasper and ruby. There was an emerald rainbow going vertically around the throne. The rainbow was full circle and complete. Around theContinue reading “Holy, Holy, Holy”
On the Throne, Around the Throne, From the Throne, and Before the Throne
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” (Revelation 1:3 NKJV) Remember we are not expected to read and understand all of this. We aren’t here to break the code or solve the mystery ofContinue reading “On the Throne, Around the Throne, From the Throne, and Before the Throne”
Jesus’ Group Text: Laodicea (Lukewarm)
Today is our final letter to the churches but before we get to Laodicea, I want to share a different perspective of all of the seven churches. Have you wondered why these seven churches were addressed? There are other churches that we are familiar with: Colossae, Antioch, and Corinth to name a few, but JesusContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Laodicea (Lukewarm)”
Beacons of Light 