Send us a text In chapter 11 we are introduced to two witnesses who will become known worldwide for preaching Jesus. The Beast, or Antichrist, will ultimately kill them although God has realistically completed their ministry so it's time to bring them home. Following this revelation, John sees the 7th Trumpet and the effects of it. This brings the tribulation period to a close as Jesus is seen as having set up His kingdom on earth.

Send us a text Reading through the Scriptures we see references to the righteous, the foolish and the wicked. For each person there is a trajectory in life that lands in eternity. Some think it's not subject to change as they were destined for the life they live. But God can change things and bring a person out of darkness into the light if they are willing to receive Him.

Send us a text Chapter 20 is a short chapter where John is given a scroll to consume and instructed to continue to prophesy (speak forth the word of God). We also see what is referred to a the 7 thunders. We are not told what they are but we are told that the mystery of God would be revealed when the 7th Trumpet sounds.

Send us a text We see the title "sluggard" in the Scriptures referring to those who are not willing to work or really contribute at all. And studying this we can see that God does not condone sluggishness rather expects people, especially those who claim Him as their God, to be diligent in their character and take care of business. Poverty is one consequence of being "sluggish" although some in poverty are not sluggish rather they work but are stuck in poverty. God doesn't c...

Send us a text Chapter 9 introduces the reader to a horde of demonic creatures resembling locusts in the natural world. These creatures torment those who are not sealed by God for 5 months giving those who willing an opportunity to turn to Jesus and repent.

Send us a text Psalm 2 is short and deals with man's continued rebellion and God's authority over this world. It also refers to the future when Jesus is set up as King in Jerusalem. It's a psalm of warning to the wicked and hope for the faithful.

Send us a text In chapter 8 we see the 7th seal loosed which appears to me to signify the end of the tribulation period as does the 7th Trumpet and the 7th Bowl judgement. So the seals, trumpets and bowls all terminate at the end of the 7 years in my mind. The 7th and final seal looses and reveals the writing on the scroll but we are not told what that writing is. However, what transpires after the scroll in now open appears to be what is contained in the scroll, that is th...

Send us a text Revelation chapter 7:9 begins a new section of the overall vision of the book beginning with the phrase "after this." This section continues into chapter 15:4. In this episode we will see a multitude standing before the throne of God waiving palm branches who are identified as those who have come out of the great tribulation. This appears to me to be John witnessing the entire population of believers who have died during the final 7 years of Daniel's 490...

Send us a text In Chapter 6 Jesus opens 6 of 7 seals from a scroll that kick off a world wide war. The 6th seal appears consistent with the 7 and final bowl judgment of Revelation chapter 16. The seals and corresponding events represent the authority of Jesus to initiate the time in the Scriptures called by many names most notably the Great Tribulation.

Send us a text In the Scriptures there are many references to the knowledge of God. Reviewing these it becomes clear this is something we not only need to pursue but also possess if we want to know Jesus.

Send us a text Chapter 7 verses 1-8 are a small section of the Book of Revelation separated by the phrase "after this." Again this to me seems to indicate that John is seeing different parts of the last 7 years of Daniel Ch.9's prophecy wrapping up the age of the rule of man before Messiah or Christ returns and sets up the long awaited kingdom. In this section, we see God having 144,000 Jewish men sealed or marked as His own during this last 7 years. No harm will come to the...

Send us a text Chapter 5 is a continuation of Chapter 4 where John is seeing the Throne Room of God preparing for the Great Tribulation Period which will kick off in Chapter 6.

Send us a text The ancient city of Philippi was a proud Roman colony in the days of the Apostle Paul. He visits the city and he and Silas, his traveling companion, experience a crazy few days but those days allow a church to be born that Paul would later write a letter to - Philippians.

Send us a text In our modern day world, with information available in real time, we can become overwhelmed with the negativity that seems to never end. However, for the child of God there is a hope that is so much greater than than the drama of this life, that it is worth giving thanks to our King. Staying focused on Jesus and being content with our lives, is key in living a life of thanksgiving which helps override the feeling of hopelessness we can fall into.

Send us a text Chapter 4 begins with the words "after this" and begins a new component of this vision from God. John will see the events of the great tribulation all the way to the end where God establishes the New Heavens and the New Earth.

Send us a text Living our lives in obedience to Jesus should be evident. Walking in the light is simply living day by day trusting Jesus and doing what we know He wants us to do. That involves being in tune with the Holy Spirit and listening carefully for instruction for the day.

Send us a text A view among some is that the 7 churches in chapters 2 and 3 represent 7 successive eras of church history in the order the 7 churches are listed in these two chapters. I think this is interesting and see the connection while others don't. This is my summary of this view.

Send us a text Most don't realize that our city of Philadelphia comes from this ancient city in Turkey. This church, like Smyrna, receives no rebuke rather only encouragement. They too were in the midst of hate and apparently did according to what Jesus would have them do as His followers.

Send us a text In a age where people are seemingly free to do what the Scriptures has declared evil, we have the Holy Spirit to provide is the wisdom and more to be a light in this world and show those in darkness the goodness, grace and mercy of God. Our life as a believer must be lived "walking in the Spirit" so we can discern and accomplish the will of God.

Send us a text Loadicea was a very wealthy and proud city. And the Christians in that city appear to be the same. This was the church where we find the word "lukewarm" describing their true character. This was unacceptable to Jesus and He warns them that He would "spit them out of His mouth" if they continued down this road.