Introduction to I Peter
We all long for home. For being in the place where we are supposed to be.
Believers are told by Jesus in Scripture that “we are not of this world” (cf. John 15:18-20; 17:13-15).
The Apostle Paul reminds us that our “citizenship is in heaven” (cf. Phil 3:20-21) and that we are really ambassadors of Christ to the world (cf. 2 Cor. 5:20).
That means we are not really citizens of this world. This is not really our home and ultimately this is not where we want to be.
Yet here we are. We are citizens of God’s Kingdom living in a foreign territory.
And this is not only foreign territory, but it is also hostile territory.
As the world system hates and opposes Jesus, so too they will openly hate and oppose His people.
On top of that, we experience the trials and tribulations that come from living in a world that has been cursed by sin.
We live with the consequences of sin. The sins of others and our own sins.
We long to be free from all that evil and suffering. But in the meantime, how should we live?
The Apostle Peter who walked with Jesus, lived for Jesus, and died for Jesus encourages us as we live as “strangers and pilgrims” in this foreign and hostile territory.
He understands that we will face trials and hostility. He understands things are not easy.
He wrote 2 epistles to a group of believers who were scattered throughout the world and faced similar challenges.
In today’s episode, we are beginning a new series: “Strangers and Pilgrims” on I Peter and II Peter.
Let’s get started with an introduction to the book of I Peter.
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Revelation Lesson-47: Come Lord Jesus! - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-47 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “Come Lord Jesus! – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 22:10-21.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, began our study of Revelation 22, “Come Lord Jesus!”.
In this chapter, the Apostle John sees the river and the tree of life and hears the guarantee of the imminent return of Jesus Christ to reign forever and ever.
John saw the river of the water of life. We learned that that the only source of true life is God Himself (cf. John 1:4-5).
This river of life flows from His throne.
We also saw that on either side of the river, we see the tree of life which bears 12 kinds of fruit, one for each month. This tree will provide healing, restoration, wholeness.
It will provide shalom and life. All provided by our great God and the Lamb.
We learned that there will no longer be a curse in our new home.
The end of the curse from the Fall (cf. Gen. 3:17) is finally here.
This is a secure, holy place for God’s people.
In today’s lesson we close out our Revelation study by focusing on the last half of chapter 22, the last chapter in the N.T. and in the Bible.
The focus of our lesson today is the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-46: Come Lord Jesus! - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-46 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “Come Lord Jesus! – Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 22:1-9.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 21, “All Things New”.
In Rev. 21, the Apostle John sees the new heaven and earth and the arrival of the new Holy City, Jerusalem.
We are headed to a place that’s all new, all good and pure, and all permanent.
We should always remember that Almighty God will keep His promise to make all things new and to dwell with His people forever and ever.
In today’s lesson we begin to close out our Revelation study by focusing on chapter 22. This is the last chapter in the N.T. and in the Bible.
It also brings to a closure a journey we started about 2 years ago. The first episode in this Revelation series was published on Feb-08-21. When I started, I had no idea how long it would take.
But I knew that I wanted to take my time and go deep into the book of Revelation, and I wanted you to come on this journey with me.
And here we are. This book ends with 2 great promises to us and because of that we can continue waiting for the return of Christ with a sure hope.
Today we will focus on our first division, “The Promise of a New Life”.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-45: All Things New - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-45 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “All Things New – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 21:9-27.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 21.
The Battle of Armageddon has been fought and won. The Beast and the False Prophet have been joined by Satan in the lake of fire.
The Great White Throne Judgment has been completed and those whose names were not found in the Lamb’s Book of Life have joined them.
We are ready to move into the eternal state, the eternal kingdom of God.
Last time we focused on v1-8, “A New Heaven and a New Earth.”
We learned that when we speak of a new heaven and a new earth, what we have before us then is not just a typical restoration project.
Is not just refreshing or refurbishing something old. No, this is a complete renewal.
A total re-do. All things are being made new according to the promises of God. The restoration project is complete.
Today we will focus on our second and third divisions: “A New Holy City” (v9-21) and “A New Holy People” (v22-27).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-44: All Things New - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-44 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “All Things New” and our focus passage is Revelation 21:1-8.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 20, “The Thousand Years”.
The Battle of Armageddon has been fought and won. The Beast and the False Prophet have been joined by Satan in the lake of fire.
The Great White Throne Judgment has been completed and those whose names were not found in the Lamb’s Book of Life have joined them.
We are ready to move into the eternal state, the eternal kingdom.
God’s plan of restoration is about to be completely fulfilled and we are returning to Eden.
Today we will focus on “A New Heaven and a New Earth” (v1-8).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-43: The Thousand Years - Part III
Today we are in Lesson-43 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Thousand Years - Part III” and with it we conclude our 3-part series on Revelation 20.
Our focus passage is Revelation 20:11-15. Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
It is in Revelation 20 where we find one of the most hotly debated passages in all biblical prophecy:
The Thousand-Year Reign of Christ or the Millennium
In part I of our study we learned that believers will rise to life eternal with Christ and they will reign with Him in His kingdom forever and ever.
Then in part II we saw that God Wins and Evil will be Vanquished Forever.
In today’s lesson we are going to conclude our study of that subject by looking at verses 11-15.
Satan and his armies have been defeated. He is now in the lake of fire never to leave again to deceive the nations or to oppose God.
What we have left before the Eternal State arrives has been the subject of many books and movies: Judgment Day.
Everyone has an appointment with the Great Judge there will be no more delays for evil to be judged once and for all.
The longing for justice from all time will be fulfilled.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-42: The Thousand Years - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-42 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Thousand Years - Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 20:7-10.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 20: The Thousand Years.
In this chapter, John witnesses the thousand-year reign, a final battle, and the great white throne judgment.
It is this section of Scripture where we find one of the most hotly debated passages in all of the study of prophecy:
The Thousand-Year Reign of Christ or the Millennium
In Part I of our study on Rev. 20, we focused on v1-6 and the Glorious Thousand-Year Reign.
As part of our lesson, we discussed the diverse views on the Millennium and how we cannot be dogmatic about the possibilities.
Even as we still might have questions about the Millennium, there is one thing we can know for certain:
Believers will rise to life eternal with Christ and they will reign with Him in His kingdom forever and ever.
In today’s lesson we are going to focus on the Global Final Battle by looking at verses 7-10.
In this section, Satan is freed from his maximum-security prison, the abyss, to:
“deceive the nations that are at the four corners of the earth,Gog and Magog,to gather them for battle; their number is like the sand of the sea.”
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-41: The Thousand Years - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-41 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Thousand Years - Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 20:1-6.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 19, “The Return of the King”.
In Rev. 19, John witnessed the Wedding of the Lamb and His victory over Antichrist.
The primary focus of this chapter is on the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. This means, His physical, visible return to this earth to complete the work of restoration.
Jesus made a promise to His people (cf. Matthew 24:29-31; John 14:1-3; I Thess 4:13-17), and this is the moment in which that promise is fulfilled.
We should always remember that Jesus Christ, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, will return to reunite with His people and to rule the nations.
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Revelation 20.
As we get towards the end of Revelation, today we encounter what it is one of the most hotly debated passages in all of the study of prophecy:
The Thousand-Year Reign of Christ or the Millennium
There are several views on this concept of the Millennium. And I have a spoiler alert for you: We won’t arrive to a single unified view in this lesson.
Why? We have not been able to agree on the subject in over 2K years of Christendom.
So, what we are going to do? What we always do in this Bible Study Ministry.
We’ll work our way through the passage. We’ll see what Scripture has to say and then we will find ways to apply that knowledge.
We will look at what honest Bible scholars and teachers have to say about the subject.
We won’t answer every question and we won’t agree on every point. And guess what?
That’s ok! The church fathers, the reformers, and past and present well-meaning bible scholars hold different views on the Millennium.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-40: The Return of the King - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-40 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Return of the King – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 19:11-21.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 19. This chapter is focused on the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ in all His glory.
This means, His physical, visible return to this earth to complete the work of restoration.
Jesus made a promise (cf. Matthew 24:29-31; John 14:1-3; I Thess 4:13-17), and this is the moment in which that promise is fulfilled.
From the moment Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives (cf. Acts 1:9-11), this is the moment that the church has been waiting for over 2,000 years.
He is coming back to judge and to rule. Last time, we focused on “The Worship of the King” (v1-6) and “The Wedding of the King” (v7-10).
In today’s lesson we are going to focus on the “The War of the King” (v11-21).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-39: The Return of the King - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-39 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Return of the King - Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 19:1-10.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 18, “The Fall of Babylon”.
We should always remember that there will be a definite and complete end to all sin, wickedness, and opposition to Almighty God.
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Revelation 19. The primary focus of this chapter is on the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
This means, His physical, visible return to this earth to complete the work of restoration.
Jesus made a promise (cf. Matthew 24:29-31; John 14:1-3; I Thess 4:13-17), and this is the moment in which that promise is fulfilled.
From the moment Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives (cf. Acts 1:9-11), this is the moment that the church has been waiting for over 2,000 years.
Today we will focus on verses 1-10: The Worship of the King (v1-6) and The Wedding of the King (v7-10).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-38: The Fall of Babylon - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-38 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Fall of Babylon – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 18:9-24.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 18.
With this lesson we are concluding what you can call a mini-series on the ultimate demise of Babylon, the evil world system that opposes God and oppresses His people.
Last time, we covered focus on the first division, “The Judgment of Babylon” (v1-8).
In today’s lesson we are going to focus on the “The Lament Over Babylon” (v9-19) and “The End of Babylon” (v20-24).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-37: The Fall of Babylon - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-37 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Fall of Babylon – Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 18:1-8.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 17, “The Doom of Babylon”.
In Rev. 17, John sees a vision of the doom planned for Babylon. Babylon represents the opposition system to God driven, engineered by Satan, and led by the Beast, the Antichrist.
From the tower of Babel to the Babylonian empire to the Roman empire (under which John is living), Babylon opposes God and persecutes His people.
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Revelation 18.
With this chapter we are concluding what you can call a mini-series on the ultimate demise of Babylon, the evil world system that opposes God and oppresses His people.
Revelation 17 declared the judgment of Babylon and in Rev. 18 we will see that judgment carried out.
We will get also more details about the devastating nature of this judgment.
In today’s lesson we will focus on the first division, “The Judgment of Babylon” (v1-8).
Then next time we will conclude our study of this chapter and we will focus on the “The Lament Over Babylon” (v9-19) and “The End of Babylon” (v20-24).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-36: The Doom of Babylon - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-36 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Doom of Babylon – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 17:8-18.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 17-18. In these two chapters the focus is on the fate of that entity referred to in Scripture as Babylon.
Babylon represents the opposition system to God driven, engineered by Satan, and led by the Beast, the Antichrist.
From the tower of Babel to the Babylonian empire to the Roman empire (under which John is living), Babylon opposes God and persecutes His people.
In verses 1-7 of Rev. 17, this entity, Babylon the great, is represented by a great harlot.
She is held responsible for the sins of the whole world, and she is going to receive the full payment of God’s wrath.
In today’s lesson we will focus on verses 8-18 and we will see how the Scarlet Beast and the Lamb of God play into the doom of Babylon.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-35: The Doom of Babylon - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-35 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Doom of Babylon – Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 17:1-7.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 15-16, “The Endgame: Bowls of Wrath”. In Rev. 15, we saw the table for the endgame being set. We studied the preparation and the setup for the final outpouring of God’s judgment.
Then in Rev. 16, we saw the final stages of God’s plan to reclaim Eden being played out. The Day of the LORD, the great day of His wrath had arrived.
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Revelation 17-18. In these two chapters the focus is on the fate of that entity referred to in Scripture as Babylon.
Babylon represents the opposition system to God driven, engineered by Satan, and led by the Beast, the Antichrist.
From the tower of Babel to the Babylonian empire to the Roman empire (under which John is living), Babylon opposes God and persecutes His people.
In today’s lesson we will focus on verses 1-7 the vision of the great harlot and what it represents.
Then next time we will focus on verses 8-18 and we will see how the Scarlet Beast and the Lamb of God play into the doom of Babylon.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-34: The Endgame: Bowls of Wrath - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-34 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Endgame: Bowls of Wrath – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 16.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 15-16. In these two chapters, the Apostle John witnesses the pouring out of the 7 Bowls of God’s Wrath on an unbelieving world.
Last time we focused on Revelation 15 and our first division, “Prologue of Wrath: Judgment Prepared”.
We saw that the table for the endgame is now set. After studying that chapter, we now understand the preparation, the setup for the outpouring of God’s judgment.
We also spend a lot of time in that previous episode establishing the context for Rev. 15-16.
We are not going to cover that ground here today, but if you want to review that context, please go back, and watch that episode.
In today’s lesson we will focus on our second and third divisions, Wrath Dispensed: Judgment Poured Out (Rev. 16:1-16) and Epilogue of Wrath: Judgment Consummated (Rev. 16:17-21).
God’s endgame is here. Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-33: The Endgame: Bowls of Wrath - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-33 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “The Endgame: Bowls of Wrath – Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 15.
In our previous episode, we concluded our study of Revelation 14, “Where Do You Stand?”
The key question is this: Where do I stand with Christ? Am I actually behaving like an authentic believer? How am I Walking? How am I Witnessing? How am I Waiting?
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Revelation 15 and 16. We pick up the narrative on God’s final judgment on this earth from the end of chapter 11 and after the interlude of chapters 12-14.
This is the day when God’s wrath will be poured out completely on this unbelieving world. The final stages of God’s plan to reclaim Eden are being played out.
The imagery used here is one of 7 plagues poured out on mankind via 7 Bowls of God’s Wrath (cf. Rev. 15:7-8; 16:1).
In today’s lesson we will focus on our first division: Prologue of Wrath: Judgment Prepared (Rev. 15:1-8). Let’s get started.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-32: Where Do You Stand? - Part III
Today we are in Lesson-32 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
As a reminder, our study of Rev. 14 it’s divided in three lessons. In Part I we discussed “A Great Commitment” from Revelation 14:1-5.
Last time we looked at Part II, “A Great Proclamation”, from Revelation 14:6-13.
Today’s lesson is titled “Where Do You Stand? – Part III” and our focus passage is Revelation 14:14-20.
Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
It’s time for the great harvest at the end of the age. These verses have an impeding sense of finality, of consummation.
The great wrath of God is ready to be poured out on the inhabitants of the earth. The judgment of the Day of the Lord is about to be finalized.
Time is up. The hour has come.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-31: Where Do You Stand? - Part II
Today we are in Lesson-31 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “Where Do You Stand? – Part II” and our focus passage is Revelation 14:6-13. Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
As a reminder, our study of Rev. 14 it’s divided in three lessons. In our previous lesson we covered Part I and we discussed “A Great Commitment” from Revelation 14:1-5.
Next time we will conclude with Part III, and we will look at “A Great Harvest” from Revelation 14:14-20.
With the study of Revelation 14, we will complete the study of the section of Revelation that covers chapters 12-14.
I have grouped the study of these three chapters in a section called “Great Signs in Heaven” for the many signs John saw in his vision.
However, as I have studied these chapters, another theme has emerged: the theme of allegiance.
Allegiance has been defined as “loyaltyorcommitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to agrouporcause.”
In the end times, everyone will have to make a statement of allegiance to someone: God or Satan. Where Do You Stand?
In today’s lesson we are going to focus on Rev. 14:6-13. Angels are very busy in the book of Revelation.
In this next section of Rev. 14 we are going to hear proclamations from three different angels.
The Greek word used here in this passage is angelos which is used to describe “a supernatural being created by God to serve Him; often functions as a messenger.”
God has a lot more to say to the inhabitants of the earth and He is going to use angels to convey His message.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-30: Where Do You Stand? - Part I
Today we are in Lesson-30 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
This lesson is titled “Where Do You Stand? – Part I” and our focus passage is Revelation 14:1-5. Please find your way in your Bible to that passage.
We will have 2 additional lessons on this chapter. Part II will address Revelation 14:6-13 and Part III will cover Revelation 14:14-20.
We all have to make choices in life. And as you know, each decision carries with it, consequences.
No matter which way you go, there will be a fallout of your choice.
There are decisions such as: where are you going to live?; what kind of home are you going to purchase?; should you take that position?
Or, who are you going to marry?; how many kids do you want to have?; when are you going to retire?
As you think of these and other possible decisions, let me ask you this:
What do You think is the Most Important Decision You will ever Make in Your Life?
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Revelation 14. With this chapter we will conclude the study of the section of Revelation that covers chapters 12-14.
I have grouped the study of these three chapters in a section called “Great Signs in Heaven” for the many signs John saw in his vision.
As I have studied these chapters, another theme has emerged: the theme of allegiance.
Allegiance has been defined as “loyaltyorcommitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to agrouporcause.”
In the end times, everyone will have to make a statement of allegiance to someone: God or Satan.
There is no time to hide or stay neutral. The final judgment is coming. The great harvest at the end of the age is coming.
Time is running out. You have to make a decision.
Where Do You Stand?
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Revelation Lesson-29: An Unholy Trinity - Part II
This is Lesson-29 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
The title for this lesson is: An Unholy Trinity - Part II.
Our focus passage is Revelation 13:11-18.
In our previous episode, we began our study of Revelation 13, and we covered the first division: The Beast from the Sea (v1-10).
* We discussed the fact that: Satan is a liar and the father of lies (cf. John 8:44). He is the great deceiver of the whole world (cf. 2 Cor. 11:14-15; Rev. 12:9).
* Not only that, since the beginning, Satan has been opposed to God and His purposes and plans.
* His great desire has always been to replace the Most High God (cf. Isa. 14:13-14).
* Given that he is a liar and a deceiver, Satan also excels in providing counterfeit options to what God offers.
And in this chapter of Revelation, we see Satan’s ultimate counterfeit: an unholy trinity.
Almighty God exists as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That’s what theologians call the Holy Trinity.
Satan of course cannot replicate that because he is a created being and not the ultimate Creator of heaven and earth.
But that won’t stop him from trying to establish this unholy trinity. We met the second member of the counterfeit trinity last time: the beast from the sea (the Antichrist).
In today’s lesson we will conclude our study of Rev. 13. We will turn our attention to the third member of the unholy trinity: the beast from the earth, the False Prophet.
* The role of this character is to lead the people astray in following after the Antichrist.
* He will establish a religious system that will worship Antichrist as a god which basically means, people will end up worshiping Satan.
* Because remember, it is the Devil who gives Antichrist his power and authority.
* Not only that, but the False Prophet will establish a system of forced compliance with the worship of the beast from the sea.
* Those who refuse to go along, the true believers in Christ, will pay a great price.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-28: An Unholy Trinity - Part I
This is Lesson-28 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
The title for this lesson is: An Unholy Trinity - Part I.
Our focus passage is Revelation 13:1-10.
In our previous episode, we concluded our teaching from Revelation 12, “Satan’s Folly, Failure, and Fury”.
In that chapter we studied yet another perspective on what will occur during the last days, the days of the Great Tribulation.
Satan was foiled in his attempt to destroy the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the One who will rule the nations with a rod of iron (cf. Psalms 2:8-9; Rev. 19:15).
At the end of this age, Satan will also persecute the elect remnant of Israel, but they will be protected by God and Satan will then be enraged and will unleash his full fury on this earth.
Yet, Satan will ultimately fail in all his efforts. He is no match for Almighty God. From our study of Revelation 12 it’s very clear that:
God is in control. Of all things. At all times. His plan to redeem the world will be accomplished.
In today’s lesson we begin our study of Rev. 13. As we begin today, let me remind you of something we should not ever forget: Satan is a liar and the father of lies.
He is the great deceiver of the whole world. And in chapter 13 of Revelation, we will see Satan’s ultimate counterfeit: an unholy trinity.
In this chapter we see these two characters that will join with Satan to form this counterfeit trio: the beast from the sea (the Antichrist) and the beast from the earth (his top lieutenant, the False Prophet).
In today’s lesson we will focus on the beast from the sea (v1-10). Next time we will look at the beast from the earth (v11-18).
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-27: Satan’s Folly, Failure, and Fury - Part II
This is Lesson-27 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
The title for this lesson is: Satan’s Folly, Failure, and Fury - Part II.
Our focus passage is Revelation 12:7-17.
In our previous episode, studied Part I of our teaching from Revelation 12, “Satan’s Folly, and Fury”.
In Rev. 12, John sees great signs: a woman, a red dragon, a male child, and war in heaven.
In this chapter we are getting yet another perspective on what will occur during the days of the Great Tribulation.
We also get to see behind the curtains of this realm and into the activities that occur in the unseen realm of the heavenly places.
Last time we covered v1-6 as we studied Satan’s foiled attempt to destroy the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the One who will rule the nations with a rod of iron (cf. Psalms 2:8-9; Rev. 19:15).
At the end of this age, Satan will also persecute the elect remnant of Israel, but they will be protected by God.
God is in control. Of all things. At all times. His plan to redeem the world will be accomplished.
In today’s lesson we will conclude our study of Rev. 12.
We have seen how Satan was foiled in his attempt to destroy the Messiah and in his persecution of Israel.
But he is not finished. He will attempt to take over heaven and when he fails, his full fury will be unleashed on this world.
Let’s get started.
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Revelation Lesson-26: Satan’s Folly, Failure, and Fury - Part I
This is Lesson-26 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
The title for this lesson is: Satan’s Folly, Failure, and Fury - Part I.
Our focus passage is Revelation 12:1-6.
In our study today we begin another interlude in the book of Revelation. We saw an interlude after the 7th seal was opened and now, we have another one after the 7th trumpet was sounded by the angel as we closed our study of Rev. 11.
This interlude covers chapters 12-14 before we get to the third and final cycle of judgments (the 7 bowls) in Chapter 15.
In this chapter we are getting yet another perspective on what will occur during the days of the Great Tribulation.
It’s like in a movie where you see the same events from the perspective of a different character.
We will also see behind the curtains of this realm and into the activities that occur in the unseen realm of the heavenly places.
John is going to see great signs in heaven that will give him additional insights into what will happen during the days of the Great Tribulation and the end of this age.
Today we will focus only on verses 1-6 and then in Part II of our teaching from Revelation 12 we will cover verses 7-17.
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Revelation Lesson-25: The Kingdom is Here! - Part III
This is Lesson-25 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
The title for this lesson is: The Kingdom is Here! - Part III.
Our focus passage is Revelation 11:15-19.
In our previous two episodes we studied the first fourteen verses in Rev. 11.
It is in this chapter, that we are going to see the second seven judgment cycle come to an end with the sound of the seventh trumpet.
This will usher the arrival of Christ’s kingdom and initiate the 3rd and last cycle of sevens that will finalize God’s judgment on this earth.
In today’s lesson, we are going to complete our study of Revelation 11 by studying what it has to say to us about the arrival of Christ’s kingdom.
You might remember that the beginning of Part I of our study of Rev. 11, we discussed the fact that as believers we live in this tension of “already but not yet” with respect to the Christ’s Kingdom.
We are citizens of another kingdom living on foreign territory until the King returns to reclaim the entire world and to rule with a rod of iron. We are the ambassadors of His Kingdom.
As we approach the Christmas season, we look forward to celebrating the Arrival of the King, His First Coming. He accomplished victory over sin and death and freed us from the penalty of sin. He completed our justification.
Since the Ascension of the King to His exalted position at the right and of the Father, we live in such a way that we are working to advance His kingdom on earth. Through His Holy Spirit we are freed from the power of sin as He works in us to advance our sanctification.
We live then in great expectation for the Return of the King as we await His Second Coming to earth to judge and to rule. We will experience our glorification, the ultimate freedom from the presence of sin.
And that’s the subject of our lesson today. You see in heaven this is considered a matter of fact. It has been done. It is completed.
John will share with us the heavenly scene he witnessed as the Kingdom of Christ arrives.
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Revelation Lesson-24: The Kingdom is Here! - Part II
This is Lesson-24 in the series “Come Lord Jesus!” from the book of Revelation.
The title for this lesson is: The Kingdom is Here! - Part II.
Our focus passage is Revelation 11:7-14.
In our previous episode we began our study of Rev. 11. In this chapter we are going to see the second seven judgment cycle come to an end with the sound of the seventh trumpet.
This will usher the arrival of Christ’s kingdom and initiate the 3rd and last cycle of sevens that will finalize God’s judgment on this earth.
In our lesson we also discussed the reality that as believers we live in this tension of “already but not yet” when it comes to the kingdom of God or the kingdom of heaven.
In part one of our teaching from Revelation 11 we met the two strong witnesses that will stand for the Lord in the end times.
They will stand for the Lord. They will witness for Him and speak His truth. They will face fierce opposition.
Yet, they will be under divine protection, and they will be divinely empowered throughout their ministry. They will finish the work God has for them.
In today’s lesson we are going to look at Part II of our teaching from Rev. 11.
Today we will meet the ultimate opposition figure in eschatology, the one person who will rise to oppose the two witnesses and God Himself.
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