What do you imagine heaven to be like? What heaven is like 1) There are new things and the former things have passed away ‘new heavens and a new earth’ … a bride who is a city dressed beautifully for her husband … God is now dwelling with humanity … no more death…or mourning …or crying .. or pain. … water without…
Notice: Unfortunately the bible reading was not recorded “What’s the take on Revelation today?”. The end of “Rome” Chapter 17 … the end of Babylon But is Rev 17 only speaking to us about Rome? …what is going to happen to all human cities of power when God calls everything to its final conclusion. Babylon … symbolic of human rebellion against God.…
Is there ever a need for judgment? Revelation 15 and 16: The last judgment The image’s source: The Exodus Why does it use that imagery? Exodus and the presence of God Exodus and the power of God How does the exodus image help? Knowing the destination helps the journey Doomsday Preppers: being ready for the end Getting our affairs in order Orienting…
Chapter 12 – Dragon (the gospel retold) A sign in heaven (12:1-6). The dragon is unable to stop God’s saviour coming. The heavenly battle (12:7-12) The significance of Jesus coming – salvation is secure. The dragon’s response (12:13-17) The church is persecuted Chapter 13. – The Beastie Boys (persecution unpacked) The “sea beast” (13:1-10) – human opposition to the gospel The “land…
… hard passage to understand. … not presented to us in chronological order … slightly different focuses. The passage today … The interlude John is presented with another scroll. … seven speaking thunders We do not know everything about God 1) What the church needs to be doing! Rev 11:4 – two witnesses as the church… as they are lamp stands. The…
… seven seals focused in on what was happening to God’s people, the Christians. … the seven trumpets, what is happening to those who do not yet follow Jesus. How do trumpets 1-4 differ to trumpets 5 & 6? …Judgement from above … remove of the things we rely on Trumpets 5 & 6 … result in things coming from the abyss…
… deeply shocking and strongly reassuring. When the seals are opened … conquest, butchering, famine and death. Seals 1-4 … what is happening on earthSeals 5 & 6 … what is happening in heaven. Seal # 1 …a rider on a white horse … given a crown and is sent out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Seal # 2 … a…
… approaches to the book of Revelation. Firstly, it would be helpful to read it slowly.Secondly, get an overview of the whole book ( https://thebibleproject.com/ ) So farRevelation … from God the Father to Jesus, to an Angel that gives it to John who then testifies to the church everything he saw. … who God is … write to seven churches. encouragement…
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom Proverbs 2:1-5 “Remember your maker” – a call to humility Proverbs 22:2 What does it mean to be wise with wealth? Recognizing that wealth itself is not evil But how adept are we at spotting greed? Wealth should be stewarded carefully Righteousness is worth more than wealth…
How has the word of God encouraged you? In what ways has it redirected your thinking? Last week Be a regular giver, Be a generous giver, Be deliberate in how you give Think broadly in your giving Macedonian Christians (show picture – center of map).… as much as they were able and even beyond their ability. … people who excelled in the grace…