Good afternoon! Terry continued taking us on his overview of the Book of Revelation by taking us into chapter 14. To listen to this lesson, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included some notes and links to the referenced verses. Praying this blesses you!
God Is Coming, pt. 15
- v. 1-5: The 144,000
- harkens back to Rev. 7
- Nine Characteristics of the 144,000
- sealed by God
- sing a new song
- purchased from the earth
- not defiled
- have not bent the knee to Antichrist
- so devoted to serving God that they don’t even marry
- follow the Lamb wherever He goes
- this is what God desires for us
- 2 Peter 1:3-4 – He has given us everything we need, not to be gods/God, but to be more like Christ
- firstfruits to God and to the Lamb
- beginning of a harvest of the Israelites
- Acts 2 – firstfruits of the Church at Pentecost
- no lie was found in their mouth
- were blameless
- were before the throne of God
- v. 6-7: Another Angel
- flying in midair
- has the Eternal Gospel
- preaching to those on earth
- EVERYONE on earth hears the message
- one more invitation to turn to God before it’s too late
- this is the heart of God – to mercifully give us grace to come to Him
- fear God
- worship Him
- He is the Creator
- v. 8: A Second Angel
- follows the 1st angel
- tells of the ungodly system of Babylon
- Babylon has been in the earth since Genesis 11
- now it has fallen
- is a system & a religion of worshiping false gods
- goal is to take the focus off the worship of God
- key word is MADE – deceived into it
- wine=intoxicating
- mob mentality: man wants to rebel & the devil will encourage that
- spiritual adultery against the Most High
- v. 9-11: A Third Angel
- warning to the earth
- take the mark & you will be subject to the full wrath of God
- God’s punishment is being filled up drop by drop with every iniquity committed on earth – it will be poured out full-strength
- will be tormented eternally in the Lake of Fire
- the smoke of their torment goes up forever & ever
- no rest day or night
- warning to the earth
- v. 12: The Patience of the Saints
- those who refuse the mark & stay true to God
- keep His commandments
- keep their faith in Jesus Christ
- v. 13: John Told to Write
- Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
- will have rest, comfort, peace
- Huge contrast between the saints of the Living God & those who reject Him
- Luke 16 – Lazarus and the Rich Man
- Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
- Endure & God will deliver you!
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