God calls us to trust and obey Him even when His purposes are hard to understand, because in Jesus He has come to be with us and to save us. I. Joseph's Dilemma – 1:18-19. See also Micah 6:8; Deuteronomy 22:23-24 II. Joseph's Dream – 1:20-23. See also Galatians 4:4...
Jeff Duncan
Always Thankful (1 Thess. 5:18)
True gratitude does not flow from striving for a positive mental attitude. It flows from a Spirit-produced confidence that God is in control and He is good in every circumstance. I. True Gratitude is a Command to Faith. See also Col. 3:16-17; Phil. 4:6-7 II. True...
The Final Harvest (Rev. 14:14-20)
At the appointed time, Christ, the Son of Man, will harvest the earth—gathering His people into safety and casting the wicked into the winepress of God's wrath. I. The Wheat Harvest – 14:14-16. See also Matt. 24:30; Mark 4:29; Matt. 24:31 II. The Grape Harvest –...
Divided Loyalty & Eternity (Rev. 14:9-13)
The world is divided by loyalty — those who are loyal to the world face eternal judgment, and those loyal to Christ receive eternal life. I. The Danger of Loyalty to the Beast – 14:9-11. See also Matt. 6:24, 25:46, 18:9 "Eternal punishment is as necessary as eternal...
The Accuser’s Defeat (Zech. 3:1-5)
Because He loves us, the Lord silences our accuser, removes our guilt, and clothes us in the righteousness of Christ. I. The Accuser of the Brethren – 3:1. II. The Justifier of the Brethren – 3:2-5. "In Joshua we behold the believer, silent under guilt, and in the...
Babylon the Great (Rev. 14:8)
Judgment is coming on Babylon, every worldly system that exalts itself against God, so flee to Zion, the city of God, and find hope for this life and the life to come. I. Babylon the Great. See also Gen. 11:1-9 II. Babylon the Fallen. See also Isaiah 21:9 III. Babylon...
The Gospel of the Angels (Rev. 14:6-7)
Hear the angel's command to fear, glorify, and worship the Creator before His coming judgment. I. The Target of the Angelic Gospel – 14:6. II. The Command of the Angelic Gospel – 14:7. See also Eccl. 12:13 Application Are you someone who is yet to trust Christ? Are...
The Church Triumphant (Rev. 14:1-5)
Be refreshed by this vision of the Lamb standing in victory on Mount Zion, surrounded by the thunderous worship of His redeemed! I. Standing in Victory – 14:1. See also Heb. 12:22-24 II. Surrounded by Thunderous Worship – 14:2-3. See also Rev. 19:6, 5:9; Zeph. 3:17...
The Antichrist (Rev. 13:16-18)
I. The Antichrist of Revelation. See also Rev. 14:1; Deut. 6:8; Rev. 19:20; Rev. 20:10 II. The Antichrist outside Revelation. See also 1 John 2:18; 2 Thess 2:1-12 “This man is not merely a pre-eminently godless individual, but … in him the humanity hostile to God...
Beastly Religious Power (Rev. 13:11-15)
Live every day looking to Christ through the Word and you will not fall for the deceit of beastly religion. I. Beastly religion is an arm of the state – vv. 11-12. See also 2 Cor. 11:13-15; Matt. 7:15 II. Beastly religion includes signs and wonders – vv. 13-15. See...
Beastly Political Power (Rev. 13:1-10)
Endure in faith even though the dragon wages war against the church by raising up beastly political powers. I. The Beast from the Sea – 13:1-2. See also Rev. 17:15; Daniel 7:1-8; Rev. 12:3 II. Characteristics of the Beast – 13:3-8. See also Dan. 7:21-22 III. Victory...
Rejoicing and Woe (Rev. 12:7-17)
We can both enter into heaven's rejoicing and patiently endure this world's opposition because Christ is risen and reigning over this world for His church! I. Heaven Rejoices because of the Accuser's Eviction – 12:7-12a. See also John 12:31 II. Earth Suffers because...
