Transcript
Today's Bible Translation
Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 18-20 NLV, Ch. 21-22 CEB
Podcast Introduction
Today is Prophecy Friday. We’ll the prophetic books with chapters 18-22 of the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation. There’s a new voicemail that I think you’ll find interesting, and as I promised to James in Norway a couple of days ago, I’ll do a quick "Steve's Practical Guide to Quiet Time with the LORD” today. I’m calling this episode “The Final Chapters.“
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Summary
In these final chapters of Revelation, significant events unfold. Chapter 19 begins with a celebration in heaven, where people thank God for bringing justice against Babylon and avenging those who believed in Jesus. It's a time of great joy and worship.
Next, there's the "wedding supper of the Lamb." The Lamb symbolizes Jesus, and His bride is the church, represented as people wearing fine white linen, signifying their righteousness through God's grace.
Then, Jesus, the King of Kings, appears on a white horse as the Faithful and True One, ready to judge and wage a just war. This highlights the idea that sometimes war can be necessary against incorrigible evil.
The narrative continues with a battle between the beast (antichrist) and the false prophet against Jesus, but they're defeated, and the rest are killed.
In Chapter 20, an angel imprisons Satan for a thousand years in the abyss during the "Millennium." Jesus rules Earth, and deceased believers reign with Him. Afterward, Satan is briefly released but is eventually cast into the eternal lake of fire.
The Great White Throne judgment follows, where everyone is judged. Those not in the book of life face eternal separation from God in the lake of fire, respecting their choice to reject Him.
Chapter 21 reveals a new heaven and earth, a glorious creation, where God dwells openly with us, ushering in an age of unparalleled joy. There's no sorrow, pain, decay, or sin, and we have glorified bodies, free from weaknesses.
The New Jerusalem is described, likely our future home with its twelve never-closing gates. While eternity includes worshipping God, there may also be other activities due to God's infinite creativity.
In essence, Jesus' sacrifice grants us an extraordinary eternity as His bride. Personally, after more than 69 years on Earth, I looking forward to this time. How about you?
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Lifespring Family Berean, Sister Denise: Transcript CorrectionMichael Haner: Podcasting 2.0 ChaptersLifespring Family Berean, Brother Scott Snider: Show ArtJason Paschall: Show ArtLifespring Family Berean, Sister Brittaney: Newsletter Publisher
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