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Revelation
Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 12, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. In The Midst Of The Lampstands
Contributed on Jan 12, 2024
Instead of thinking of Revelation in terms of beasts, dragons and plagues, think of it in terms of Heavens perspective on history, Jesus’ sovereign control and ultimate triumph over evil.
January 13, 2024 Everyone is curious about the future. Economists, meteorologists, farmers, etc. use information from the past to forecast what will happen in the future so that the best choices can be made in the present. Christians are also very curious about the future, especially about ...read more
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2. The 7 Churches + Ephesus
Contributed on Jan 19, 2024
Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the positions of the Lampstands.
January 20, 2024 In the 1st chapter of Revelation, the focus of the vision was entirely on the Being walking in the midst of the Lampstands and not on the Lampstands themselves. Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the ...read more
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3. Smyrna And Pergmos
Contributed on Jan 26, 2024
To the angel at the church in Smyrna write.....
January 27, 2024 Today we will discuss churches 2 and 3 – Smyrna and Pergamos Smyrna (2:8-11 - shortest message) Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) was a Greek city located about 35 miles northwest of Ephesus on a narrow isthmus on the Aegean coast. The City • Had a major seaport and was an ...read more
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4. Thyatira And Sardis
Contributed on Feb 2, 2024
To the angel at the church in Thyatira write.....
February 03, 2024 Thyatira (2:18-29 – the longest message and is the chiastic center of the 7 messages) Thyatira (modern-day Akhisar, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Hermus river, about 38 miles southeast of Pergamos. The City • Was the smallest and least important of the 7 cities ...read more
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5. Philadelphia And Laodicea
Contributed on Feb 26, 2024
To the angel in the church at Philadelphia write............
February 24, 2024 Philadelphia (3:7-13) Philadelphia (modern-day Alasehir, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Cogamus River, about 25 miles southeast of Sardis. The City • Was the youngest of the 7 cities. • Was founded 189 BC – either by Attalus II Philadelphus, king of Pergamos and ...read more
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6. Heaven Opened
Contributed on Mar 1, 2024
At the center of this amazing room is a Being sitting on a throne.
March 02, 2024 So far we have learned about the cities and conditions of the 7 churches and how we can apply their circumstances and struggles to the panorama of history – even in our own day. There are a couple of things to be aware of as we move on to chapter 4: • Time: The letters to the 7 ...read more
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7. The Enthronement Of Christ
Contributed on Mar 8, 2024
Behold! The Lion of Judah!
March 09, 2024 As the worship of God continued, John’s focus of attention shifts from the Throne to a Scroll. It has 7-seals and is lying on the throne at the right hand of God. -Background- • In ancient Israel, thrones were more like couches - large enough for more than one person to sit ...read more
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8. The 4 Horsemen
Contributed on Mar 15, 2024
The 4 Horsemen are given as a warning to Christians to take the Gospel of Jesus seriously.
March 16, 2024 After having the privilege of watching the coronation of Christ in heaven, John was now prepared to witness the great spiritual conflict on earth between those who love God and those who do not. That brings us to Revelation chapter 6. After Christ assumed his place on the throne, ...read more
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9. Seals 5-7
Contributed on Mar 22, 2024
As Jesus breaks the 5th seal, John’s attention is drawn to an altar.
March 23, 2024 Last week we reviewed the 4 Horsemen of Revelation 6. We discovered that they represent God’s people through history, their response to the Gospel and the devastating consequences of rejecting the Gospel. Let’s turn our attention briefly to the Gospels. There is a close ...read more
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10. Who Are The 144,000?
Contributed on Mar 29, 2024
"Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."
March 30, 2024 Revelation 7 is known as an interlude. It is the response to the question posed in chapter 6:17: “The great day of His wrath has come, and who can stand?” And occurs prior to the 2nd Coming of Jesus hinted at in the 7th Seal of 8:1 The chapter begins with 4 angels – stationed ...read more
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11. The Trumpets - Part 1
Contributed on Apr 12, 2024
Life for the Children of Israel was ordered by trumpet blasts – which were often accompanied by times of prayer.
April 13, 2024 Revelation 8:2 begins a new vision that includes an introductory Sanctuary Scene. The vision beginning in the Sanctuary, sets the theological context for what is to come. John sees 7 angels with 7 Trumpets. As in the other visions, the symbolism of the 7 Trumpets is rooted ...read more
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12. The Trumpets - Part 2
Contributed on Apr 18, 2024
The 3rd Angel sounded his trumpet and a great star fell from the sky....
April 20, 2024 Last week we looked at the 1st 2 Trumpets of Revelation 8 and where those events fall from an historical perspective. Now we will turn our attention to Trumpets 3 and 4. Chronologically, the 3rd Trumpet occurs after the collapse of the Roman Empire. • 3rd Trumpet ...read more
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13. The Trumpets - Part 3
Contributed on Apr 25, 2024
Before the 5thAngel sounded his Trumpet, John hears a vulture (eagle) announcing a Triple Woe “to the inhabitants of earth.”
April 27, 2024 Before the 5thAngel sounded his Trumpet, John hears a vulture (eagle) announcing a Triple Woe “to the inhabitants of earth.” In Deuteronomy 28:47-49, Moses used the imagery of an eagle to indicate the swiftness by which the “nation” would destroy Israel should they choose to ...read more
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14. The Experience And Mission Of The 144,000
Contributed on May 2, 2024
The Interlude between the 6th and 7th Seals introduced us to God’s end-time spiritual army – the 144,000. The Interlude between the 6th and 7th Trumpets reveals their Experience and Mission.
May 04, 2024 Last week we concluded our examination of the 7 Trumpets. Today, we will turn our attention to the Interlude in Revelation 10:1-11:14 The Interlude between the 6th and 7th Seals introduced us to God’s end-time spiritual army – the 144,000 (Rev. 7). The Interlude between the 6th ...read more
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15. War In Heaven
Contributed on May 10, 2024
At Christ’s enthronement a transfer of authority took place. What Adam lost through disobedience – Christ regained through obedience! However, even though Satan is no longer “the ruler of this world,” he isn’t going to give it up without a fight and war erupts in heaven.
May 11, 2024 The 3rd and final section of Revelation opens with the 4th introductory Sanctuary Scene of the book: Revelation 11:19 - Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of ...read more
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16. Satan's End Time Collaborators
Contributed on May 16, 2024
Throughout history, Satan has always had collaborators. Specifically, religious or political powers who have joined forces with him to suppress and oppress God’s people. As earth’s history comes to a close, he will, once again, have collaborators: The Sea Beast and the Earth Beast.
May 18, 2024 Satan is angry. His dreams of reigning supreme in the universe have come to nothing. Christ has resumed his place on the throne and Satan no longer has access to heaven. He now turns his attention to earth and those who have chosen faithfulness to God. His sole purpose is to ...read more
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17. God's End-Time Message
Contributed on May 23, 2024
While Satan has been rampaging around the world “seeking whom he may destroy,” (1 Peter 5:8) God has been working too. He does so through those who have remained faithful to him.
May 25, 2024 We have spent a bit of time over past 2 weeks exploring Satan’s activities and rightly so. It is important for us to understand that He is real. He is active. He is out to destroy us if he can. While Satan has been rampaging around the world “seeking whom he may destroy,” (1 ...read more
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18. The 6 Last Plagues
Contributed on Jun 6, 2024
Now every person has made their choice and destines have been decided. The door of mercy is closed. All those who have willingly chosen to follow Satan will experience the full force of God’s holy displeasure against sin.
June 08, 2024 Revelation 14 concludes with 2 great harvests – the Wheat Harvest and the Grape Harvest. God’s people are represented as the Wheat gathered into Christ’s barn while the unrepentant are represented as Grapes trodden in the winepress of God’s wrath….. Chapters 15 and 16 build on ...read more
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19. The Collapse Of End-Time Babylon
Contributed on Jun 13, 2024
One of the 7 angels invites John to witness the punishment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters – later identified as “BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.”
June 15, 2024 Last time we discussed the 6 Last Plagues and the gathering of the Satanic armies for the final battle. Today we will focus on the collapse of End-Time Babylon. • Plague 7 – the Satanic Trinity is shattered (16:17-21) The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out ...read more
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20. The Destruction Of End-Time Babylon
Contributed on Jun 21, 2024
Prostitutes demise is portrayed as the destruction of a wealthy commercial city.
June 22, 2024 Last week revealed the identity of Babylon the Great – the Prostitute. The religious system that will control world governments in the last days. The closing verses of Revelation 17 briefly describe what will happen when those same governments turn against her: Revelation 17:16 ...read more
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21. The Conclusion Of The Battle Of Armageddon
Contributed on Jul 26, 2024
The focus for some time now has been Satan’s army. Satan’s has used the deception and coercion to gain control of his vast 200-million-man army..... How can God’s little army stand? They are weak and oppressed and hunted – All who have waited in faithful anticipation turn their eyes heavenward:
July 27, 2024 There is an interlude between the description of Babylon’s judgment in chapter 18 and the conclusion of the Battle of Armageddon in chapter 19:11-21. Revelation 19 begins with another Sanctuary Scene and the jubilant celebration over the downfall of Satan’s end-time religious ...read more
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22. The Millennium And Final Judgment
Contributed on Aug 2, 2024
Satan is chained by circumstances. He has had no access to Heaven since his banishment and he can’t tempt anyone on earth because there is no one to tempt. The wicked are dead and the redeemed are in heaven. He just gets to wander around muttering to himself for 1000 years.
August 03, 2024 The Battle of Armageddon results in total destruction. The earth resembles a vast battlefield – a desolate wilderness. The chaotic scene before John resembles Palestine during the Exile: Jeremiah 4:23-26 - I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; and at the ...read more
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23. A New Beginning
Contributed on Aug 9, 2024
The Great Controversy is over. Satan and his followers have been destroyed and all traces of sin and evil are forever gone. At that time our planet will undergo a radical transformation. Cleansed and restored to its original state and ready to be the forever home of God’s people.
August 10, 2024 The Great Controversy is over. Satan and his followers have been destroyed and all traces of sin and evil are forever gone. At that time our planet will undergo a radical transformation. Cleansed and restored to its original state and ready to be the forever home of God’s ...read more