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“For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now – and never to be equaled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.” (Matthew 24:21-22). REVELATION 6:9-10 The phrase “the day of the Lord” is an eschatological term that applies to historical judgments that came upon the people of Israel in the past but also refers to a future, terrible day when the judgments and catastrophes of planet earth will far exceed anything that preceded it. The seven seals that are opened, revealing the message and contents of the scroll, are the official proclamation by the Lord of the universe that judgment day has come! Fifth Seal judgment: The Cry of the Martyrs (Revelation 6:9-11) One of the fascinating facts about the seven seals is that one of them speaks of those who have lost their lives because of their faith in the Word of God and their witness for the Lord. These are obviously the martyrs of history. They have a special place in the heart of God, and here they are honored uniquely. What is the identity of these souls? What is the injustice they express? This does not mean that people who commit crimes are to be tolerated and that no punishment is to be given. God instituted government and the principle of law to deal with the injustices and crimes of society. The exacting of punishment does not belong to the individual but to the civil authorities (Romans 13:1-7). The martyrs of the past simply cry, "when?" When will God do what He has promised and “avenge the blood of His servants”? PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Where did we go? What happened that we were not on Feb 21, 2023? Satan's attacks are no joke. But Got's attention-getters are even more serious. How is God trying to get your attention? Are we listening? Are we watching the signs? How are we paying attention? What are we willing to give to God to fulfill our purpose on this earth? We will pick up again in Revelation in the coming weeks, but today we take a detour to share from our hearts what God is doing and what He has called us to. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Who is the Rider on the Pale Horse, and what does the horse represent? What is the identity of this pale horse? What are the impact of this horse and its rider on world conditions? There are TWO MAJOR IMPACTS of this horse and its rider. 1. The scope of this impact affects one fourth of the world's population. 2. The sources by which this mass extermination will occur. Is there any hope for this earth and its people? Unequivocally YES! But that hope is found in ONE PERSON, the person of Jesus Christ. Tune in today to find out more and hear what is happening in the world and how it may relate to the ENDTIMES. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

What is the significance of the BLACK HORSE? So far, we have seen that the rider on the white horse brings seeming peace. The Rider on the red horse is bent on conquest and will remove peace from the earth. What tragic condition will the rider on the black horse bring? Is he the same rider as the first two horses? There are four after-effects of the rider on this black horse: 1. Prices are going to change. 2. Food prices will rise dramatically. 3. The quality of the food will change drastically. 4. Some items will not be impacted at all. What does all this potentially mean? Tune in to find out! PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

A Rider on a Red Horse (Revelation 6:3-4) The symbolism of a “fiery red” horse was traditionally a portrait of war and bloodshed. The rider may be the same as the first seal judgment. The coming world ruler will arise in an atmosphere proclaiming peace, but he will soon take it from the earth. Wars will increase before the end of human history as we now know it (Matthew 24:6-7). It appears that just before the return of Jesus Christ, wars among the peoples of the world will intensify, along with the cries for peace. The horse is “fiery red,” and we cannot help relating this to the description of Satan as “an enormous red dragon” (Revelation 12:3). What happens when the red horse appears? What could this refer to? Is it the second half of the Tribulation being ushered in? What power does this rider have over the world? What are the effects of this rider on the red horse? What is the “great sword”? The text says, “To him was given a large sword.” You won't want to miss this broadcast! With news from around the world that are signposts of the end of days as we know them, hang out with GJ and DAN and share this video with as many as will listen. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

The moment the Lamb (Jesus) opens the first seal of the scroll that no one else but Him could open, one of the four living creatures speaks with "a voice like thunder." Throughout Revelation, we read of "loud voices in heaven" that sound like thunder. Who is the rider on the white horse? Does it represent Jesus? You might be surprised when you dive into this passage what the white rider represents. What could this rider on the white horse represent? Who could it be? What will be manifested when this rider shows his face? YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS this broadcast!

THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE The opening chapters of Revelation Jesus Christ is presented as the LORD of the Churches. He appeals to the churches through letters sent to those seven churches of Asia. To those who merely profess faith but do not demonstrate that they are true overcomers, His message and challenge is to repent. To the true overcomers, He gives continual encouragement by His promises of eternal blessing and reward. In Revelation 5, the scroll with the seven seals in the hand of the One Who sits on the throne, the Heavenly Father, is given to the only One worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals - the Lion of Judah, the Root of David, the Lamb Who was slain, JESUS. All heaven breaks forth in praise, adoration and worship of Jesus because He is the Only Way, Truth, and Life that allows us to come to God in relationship. Pronouncements of Judgment The scene now shifts in Revelation 6 from the wonderful praise of heaven to the tragic judgments on earth. Many Bible teachers believe chapters 6-19 are describing the great tribulation to which Daniel the prophet and Jesus Christ referred. How should we understand these events? When will these events occur? How and why do the judgments happen as they do? What do the seven seals on the scroll represent? What do the seven trumpets represent? What do the seven bowls represent? In the coming weeks we will address the Four Horsemen which are the first four seals of the scroll. No matter what happens, the biggest question is, “Are You Ready?” Are you ready to make the decision to have a relationship with Jesus that will bring you to a life of strength and joy? Tune in this week! PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

There are so many ways to be deceived in these uncertain times. There are not many people that want to admit they were duped. Mark Twain once said, "it is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." So how can we see beyond all the FALSE in the world? One word, Wisdom. When we ask for wisdom, God listens! Day to day, we face so many challenges and, questions, decisions that we must make. Some choices are small, and others have a significant impact on our lives and others around us. We all operate out of our free will to make decisions based on many factors that can influence our choices. However, we imagine there have been times in your life when you either did not have the understanding, information, or insight to make the best decisions. The Bible says that when we ask for wisdom, God responds generously, without reproach. The Holy Spirit is our helper and advantage, giving us insight and guidance in our daily choices and interactions. Today, we ask the Lord for wisdom. We believe there is power in prayer and power in linking our faith to cover our Pastors, Staff, Partners, and our Community. We sit in expectancy for how God will generously respond to these prayers giving us wisdom and direction! “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “How much better to get wisdom than gold and good judgment than silver!” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders. And they sang in a mighty chorus: "Worthy is the lamb who was slaughtered — to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.” And then I heard every creation heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: “Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever Andover.” And the four living beings said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the Lamb.” Revelation 11:11-14 This is a heavenly praise gathering, a worship service par excellence. May we never forget the marvelous scene depicted for us in these verses about how we need to understand the ultimate objective of God for all of His creation. The great multitude involved. Imagine the joy that must have filled the apostle John when he saw and heard this marvelous display of worship and praise to God the Father and the Lamb of God! The number of angels indicated here is not to be taken as an exact mathematical calculation. Instead, this multitude of angels is innumerable - too many to count. The message that all creation proclaims. The ascription of praise to the Lamb Who was slain contains seven characteristics-power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing-indicating the fullness of worship that He deserves. Everything you can think of in terms of adoration should be given to Him. Four of these seven characteristics are repeated in verse 13 and ascribed to the One Who sits on the throne as well as to the Lamb. The manner in which the living creatures and the twenty-four elders respond. The four living creatures who serve as worship leaders in heaven are also the “Amen corner” of heaven. They keep saying the word that speaks of agreement and affirmation of all that is being sung and said. The twenty-four elders (the church in heaven) respond as they did previously (Revelation 4:10) - they “fell down and worshiped” Him who lives forever and ever. Can there be any doubt as to the grand and ultimate objective of the believer? Is not the worship and praise of Almighty God our primary goal? We will one day participate in that heavenly scene, but even now, we can enjoy the privilege of exalting Him. As Paul exhorts us, whatever we do, let us do it to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Is it the end of the year ALREADY? Yes. We have reached the end of 2022. Two years ago, I believed many things would have happened differently than how they turned out. We have faithfully come to you every week to bring news from around the world for 112 episodes straight. We will continue as long as God allows. Why? There are two commands that we should follow until the day we die or when Jesus comes back. They are Love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength; and Love your neighbor as yourself. These two commands are the rules by which we live, breathe, and have our being. It is the end of another year. But with God's grace we will begin the new one with the same resolve by which we ended this one. We will continue to bring you stories from around the world that we believe are sign posts pointing us to the beginning of the end. Luke 21:8-11 says, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and saying, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t believe them. And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end won’t follow immediately.” Then he added, “Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven." Then Jesus tells of the persecution that took place of the newly born church. Jesus then continues in Luke 21:25-28, “And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth, the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then everyone will see the Son of Man[e] coming on a cloud with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!” Keep Watch. Do not forget that the TWO COMMANDS that matter most are LOVE GOD and LOVE OTHERS. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

So many religious leaders missed the Christmas miracle that was and IS Jesus 2000 years ago. There is so much you can say about the story of the birth of Jesus. Although I believe at times, we have made much of the story a grand production losing a lot of the significance this actual event holds. It is part of the foundational beliefs we hold to. It is more than a “Christmas production” or a “light-hearted story” we tell our children. What about the pain Mary went through while giving birth? What of the 9 months did she spend in tiredness, sickness, and her joints loosening to prepare for the birth? What of the fact that she didn’t go to a hospital and one doctor and five nurses to help her give birth? She just had a man – her husband a carpenter – and some animals as her cheering section. Well, we are not going to focus on the story of Jesus’ birth today. What we are going to focus on is what we are called to do with this story. In Luke 1:39-45, Mary visits her relative Elizabeth, who is also giving birth to a son, John; or as we know him – John the Baptist. Inside the womb, Elizabeth’s baby leaps for joy when Mary says hello. Why? Jesus is in her womb. She gives Mary encouragement and ends with this statement, “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” At this moment, for us that statement would read, “Blessed is the one who has believed that what the Lord has said WAS accomplished.” Many people think that in order to believe in God and go to church, you need to raise your life to a high standard, and if you don’t, God will not accept you, or the church will not invite you in. God will accept you at any stage in your life, but the church, unfortunately, is not as gracious. So people stay away and come only on the days of the year they feel obligated to come to. I wish for all those around us to understand that we are not exclusive. We are not a club in which you must pass certain tests in order to be a part. You don’t even have to believe in Jesus in order to come here! All we ask you to do is listen to the message and allow God to help you see that He is who He says He is. Jesus is the Son of God who desires to have a friendship and lasting relationship with you. He wouldn’t have died for you and I if that were not true! You will be blessed for believing without having seen with your own eyes. I urge you to look into your heart today and let God show Himself to you. All you have to do to be part of God’s family is believe and call on the Name of the Lord and you will be saved. That is a confession of Faith in Him. We are here to help you in your decision and to help you grow in Faith and understanding of God and what He desires of you. Now, to those of us who believe and have already called on His name. We are called upon to do something I feel we too often do NOT do. In Luke 1:76-79 it says, “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide or feet into the path of peace.” Although we are not John the Baptist, we are also called to do the same thing. Even though Jesus has already come once, He is going to come again. This is why our message is a message of Hope. There will be a time when He will come again to take all who believe in Him to be with Him. For us, that is heaven. That is the hope – that our life has a purpose. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

A NEW SONG When it was discovered in Revelation 5 that Jesus was the ONLY ONE who could open the scroll in heaven to reveal what was to come, Worship erupted. They reacted by singing, recognizing His salvation. The twenty-four elders have the harps and the golden bowls of incense; they also are the ones who sing the new song. This new song speaks of redemption, something the angels desire to understand but do not experience (1 Peter 1:10-12). What is the “new song”? The Greek word used here for “new” does not mean new from the standpoint of time but new in quality, fresh, and unique. The Psalms often speak of singing a “new song” to the Lord (Psalm 33:3; Psalm 96:1; Psalm 98:1; Psalm 144:9; Psalm 149:1). Isaiah 42:10 also says, “Sing to the LORD a new song, / And His praise from the ends of the earth.” The 144,000 Jewish believers from the tribulation period sing a “new song” that no one else could learn (Revelation 14:3). The words of this “new song” are recorded for us, and we learn some wonderful things from this song to the Lamb: 1. It tells us why the Lamb is worthy of taking the scroll and opening its seals. 2. His worthiness is based on His death. 3. His blood was the price of our redemption. 4. The twenty-four elders represent every tribe and tongue and people and nation. 5. Our relationship to God as kings and priests has been made possible by His redemption and guarantees that we shall reign on the earth. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Today we welcome Leonard Lee of 4Gen Network, www.leonardlee.com , to talk about the six movements of Revelation. You do NOT want to miss this broadcast. Not only will we break down the most recent news and chat about how it relates to the End times, but we will also open up the Scriptures to discuss how we could be in the times filled with signposts pointing to what could be the Tribulation. "Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains." Matthew 24:4-8. Tune in for more and Listen as Leonard Lee discusses the six movements of Revelation. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

THE LAMB His centrality - in the middle of the seven lampstands (churches) His condition - as if it had been slain His Characteristics - "Having seven horns and seven eyes” “Horns” are symbols of authority and power, sometimes representing individual rulers and at other times representing nations (Daniel 7). It is possible that the seven horns represent the fullness of the slain Lamb’s power and authority to rule and reign. The “seven eyes” of the Lamb of God are said to be “the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.” These “seven Spirits” were mentioned in Revelation 3:1. They were compared with “seven stars,” which represent angels (Revelation 1:20). It seems that these “seven Spirits” are the seven angels who often appear in the book and carry out the wishes of Jesus Christ. According to Zechariah 4:10, the “seven eyes” represent the Lord’s knowledge of what transpires on earth: “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. (These seven are the eyes of the Lord which range throughout the earth.)” Nothing happens on earth that is not known by the Lord. He sees it all and is controlling all events and circumstances. His sovereign will is being executed through the seven angels who stand before Him, ready to do what He wants. They are the instruments through whom His message to the seven churches was given, and they are the ones who blow the trumpets and pour out the plagues, announcing His judgments upon planet earth. John simply declares: “He came and took the scroll from the right hand of Him who sat on the throne” (Revelation 5:7). In great symbolism, we are reminded that the kingdom of the Messiah is given to Him by the heavenly Father. The Son is to be honored and worshiped as the Father, and that comes with the Father’s approval and blessing. The Song to the Lamb (Revelation 5:8-14) John speaks of Jesus Christ in this book with many wonderful titles given to him by Jesus Himself. But the key title is the one John uses twenty-eight times: “Lamb.” Jesus is the Lamb of God! The Reaction to the Taking of the Scroll (Revelation 5:8-10) Two things happened immediately-the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders “fell down before the Lamb,” and “they sang a new song.” The first was an act of humility and submission; the second an act of praise and worship. They reacted with submission, recognizing His sovereignty. What a picture - bowing down in front of a lamb! This all happened when He took the scroll out of the right hand of the One Who sat on the throne, the heavenly Father. At that moment, the worship leaders of heaven knew what to do, and as we learned earlier, whenever the four living creatures respond in worship, the twenty-four elders do the same. The harps these elders played were a part of that worship response, reflecting the traditional instrument of worship from the Old Testament (Psalm 33:2-3; Psalm 98:5; Psalm 147:7). It is with some amusement that people speak of harps being played by heavenly beings. However, the Bible speaks of it as reality, not fantasy. Since the twenty-four elders represent the completed body of believers, we call “the church,” perhaps we shall all be harpists in heaven! We are told the elders also have “golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints” (cf. Revelation 8:3-4). The altar of incense in front of the second veil of the tabernacle and temple was the place where the priest symbolized his role in representing the people to God (Luke 1:8-10). The incense spoke of the people’s prayers rising to the nostrils and the attention of God (Psalm 141:2). It is possible that the prayers of the elders reveal that the church in heaven will be interceding for those who become believers in the tribulation period and for the nation of Israel. It is also possible that these prayers represent the long-standing prayer of God’s people, which our Lord instructed us in Matthew 6:10 to pray - “Your kingdom come.” They reacted by singing, recognizing His salvation. The twenty-four elders have the harps and the golden bowls of incense; they also are the ones who sing the new song. This new song speaks of redemption, something the angels desire to understand but, in fact, do not experience (1 Peter 1:10-12). PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

The Introduction of the Worthy One (Revelation 5:5-7) One of the elders urges John not to cry because there is one worthy who can open the seven seals. The elders-these representatives of the completed body of believers in heaven, the church-know of Him. It is the church in heaven (Hebrews 12:23-24) who know full well that Jesus is the only “Mediator of the new covenant.” He is the Lion. While in some cases, the lions are described as those which devour people (Daniel 6; 2 Timothy 4:17) and prey (Numbers 23:24), they are also seen as symbols of strength (Judges 14:18) and boldness (Proverbs 28:1). The Lord describes Himself as a lion who devours his prey (Hosea 5:14). The One to Whom the “scepter” belongs will come out of the line of Judah (the name means “praise”). The Messiah comes from Judah and is described as a lion, the animal we call “the king of the jungle.” Jesus Christ is the Messianic Lion who will rule and reign over all the earth. The phrase “Root of David” reminds us that it is a special son of Judah from which the Messiah will come. The mother of Jesus came from the line of David through his son Nathan. Jesus fulfilled the promise that the Messiah would be “the fruit” of the body of David (Psalm 132:11). He is the Lamb. What a paradox-lion and lamb! The symbol of a lamb is powerful when applied to our Savior Jesus Christ. Obviously, the picture here is symbolic-in the midst of this throne room setting stood “a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes.” This is an unusual-looking lamb, to say the least. It refers to... 1. His centrality (“in the midst of’). 2. His condition (“as if it had been slain”). 3. His characteristics (“having seven horns and seven eyes”). Nothing happens on earth that is not known by the Lord. He sees it all and is controlling all events and circumstances. His sovereign will is being executed through the seven angels who stand before Him, ready to do what He wants. They are the instruments through whom His message to the seven churches was given, and they are the ones who blow the trumpets and pour out the plagues, announcing His judgments upon planet earth. John declares: “He came and took the scroll from the right hand of Him who sat on the throne” (Revelation 5:7). In great symbolism, we are reminded that the kingdom of the Messiah is given to Him by the heavenly Father. The Son is to be honored and worshiped as the Father, and that comes with the Father’s approval and blessing. PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Can you imagine what it will be like to actually stand IN the THRONE ROOM of GOD Himself? Think about it! What surrounds the throne of God? There are seven lamps of fire. There is also a "sea of glass." What does this mean? Revelation 4 is the THRONE chapter of the Bible. It centers in the exaltation of God the Father and climaxes with the worship of God by all the heavenly creatures. Can you also imagine what it must sound like to hear the worship of all those in heaven? The four living creatures have a continual response. They do not rest day or night in the praise and worship of God. What do these creatures say? Why do these creatures say what they do? What is the immediate reaction of the 24 elders? How do the 24 elders react? What are the words the 24 elders repeat? With this amazing picture of the THRONE of GOD, we start to see how infinitesimally small we are. We also become humbled that the same God that we worship, is the One who came down to earth to die on a criminal's cross, so that we can have a relationship with the One True God. Why are we here on this earth? What is the real meaning of our lives? Do we feel frustrated at times trying to put the pieces together? Do we wonder why things happen as they do? What are our goals and objectives? What are we really trying to accomplish? Revelation 4 is a clear testimony of what heaven is going to be like and gives us fresh and concise information on WHO and what is behind all the events and circumstances of our lives. God the Father, through Jesus the Creator of Everything, desires and deserves our worship and praise. This same God wants you and I to be in a close personal friendship with Him. You can make that a reality today. Are you ready? PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

This is the ENDTIMES CHAT with GJ and DAN OFFICIAL TRAILER! Tune in each week on Tuesday at 3:30 pm GMT. That's 8:30 am PST, 9:30 am MST, 10:30 am CST, 11:30 am EST. Are you READY?

The Wonder of the Throne of God (Revelation 4:2-7) What a spectacular sight this must have been! As we read it today, we are still amazed at the description of this throne of God in heaven. Human words are inadequate, but they will have to do. They are our only means of understanding what God wants to convey to us about heaven. The word “behold” suggests the need to pay special heed to what is being said and described. It deserves our alertness and attention. These verses are organized around four prepositional phrases concerning the throne of God: “on the throne” (v. 2); “around the throne” (vv. 3, 4, 6); “from the throne” (v. 5); and “before the throne” (vv. 5 and 6). Who is on the throne? The One on the throne is the “Lord God Almighty” (v. 8), the Lord Who “created all things” (v. 11). John is immediately affected by His appearance, which was “like a jasper and a sardius stone.” The word “like” signals a simile- likeness in appearance, but not the same as. God is not a stone, obviously; His appearance to John was like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. The “sardius” stone is named after the city of Sardis, where beautiful red stones have been found. Most liken this stone to a blood-red ruby. Together, and in conjunction with the rainbow around the throne, they create a dazzling impression of transcendent glory. What was around the throne? Three things are depicted “around the throne”: a rainbow, twenty-four elders, and four living creatures. 1. Why a rainbow? 2. Who are the twenty-four elders? 3. What about the four living creatures? Tune in to find out more! PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

There are three words that I believe I NEED TO SHARE with everyone. Interpret them however you feel you need to as we enter into the next several weeks. Always be ready...

We had planned to discuss the Rapture and the End Times, but due to the current events with the Election - GJ and Dan have decided to discuss The Current Events and The END TIMES in their chat today. Come ready with questions and comments! This is NOT a discussion about who we want to win - but how the outcome of this season could play a role in the End Times.

GJ and Dan continue their discussion about the END TIMES, current events, and recent thoughts...

GJ Reynolds (GJ Reynolds)and Dan Chrystal get together live to chat about the END TIMES. What does END TIMES mean? Why is it when people talk about it, they are called crazy? What is going on in the world today? GJ and Dan don't have all the answers but would love to share with you what they are learning...

As a church or a faith based nonprofit, accepting money from the government is always a very tricky and dangerous course of action. Just want to throw out this information and caution for any church or faith based nonprofit who accepted the PPP loan from the SBA, my recommendation is to be prepared to give all of that money back, especially if they are thinking or saying they want to regulate what you do or say in your ministry.

Stay in courage to Patriots! There are 80 million people just like you! Pray. Stay encouraged. Prepare. Stand up.