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Revelation 15 (shortest chapter of the book of Revelation) and chapter 16 go together so we have merged these chapters into one lesson.Chapter 15 parallels Exodus Chapter 15, so keep it handy to see.Chapter 16 reviews the pouring out of the 7 bowls of wrath until it is “finished."These chapters take a look at what happens leading up to the return of Christ and the establishment of the millennium. Join me and take a look at what God’s full wrath looks like.

Advanced Intel Series.      Revelation Part III.     Chapter 14The 144k Jews are prevalent in this section. A fast forward of time through a vision bring John to look upon Jesus at Mt. Zion with his people.This will be at the end of Tribulation and the beginning of the Kingdom of God (Millennial Period)What a sight!!This chapter takes us there and then turns its attention to Judgment. A vision of that shows us that the terrible Day of the Lord has come.

Continuation of the revelation series - pick up in Chapter 13 

Revelation 13Advanced IntelContinuation of the revelation series. 

In this chapter we see God’s children identified and numbered. The 144.000 are the Messianic Jews who have been saved after the Rapture.They will be responsible for conversion of the great multitude during the Tribulation.12 x 12 x1000.  Completed IsraelThere are three scenes shown here. 1. Sealing of the saints. 7:1-8;   2. Sealing of the saints at that time. 6:9-11And victorious believers in heaven after the Tribulation after the battle has been won … triumphant in heaven."After these things I looked"   4:1 7:1-9  15:1.  18:1.  19:1.  The beginning of a vision of which John describes."After these things I heard".  A conclusion of a vision that John changes to address a new vision.Chapter 8 will open the 7th seal and will begin the blowing of the trumpets.Principle: God restrains all things to begin and/or complete His purposes. Everything stops when God has a different focus.

This chapter picks up the pace.It also relates to other Scriptures. Be prepared to cross reference these verse with Matthew 24-25 and Daniel 9.The four horsemen of the apocalypse are introduced with the impact described for each.You will notice that many in heaven will participate: the four living creatures, the elders, the angels, the lamb.Draw out a time line as you see it staying strictly in an outline form so you can fill in the details later.Notice how the chapter ends.

Revelation Chapter 5The Scroll, its 7 seals and the LambThis is the depiction of the title deed to the earth being claimed again by the Lamb who is worthy to own it.In but a few verses we are exposed to what now is to come . . . the beginning of the End.Let’s look at a Biblical explanation of what happens and what this means by referring to Jeremiah.

We continue with the walk through Revelation.  We pick up in Rev. Chapter 4:From this chapter forward in the Book of Revelation heavenly realities are in constant focus. John begins with a vision of God himself.“After this I looked” is the way John opens a description of a new vision throughout the remainder of the book.

Philadelphia is a small church.But one that gets no condemnation. None.They were doing things right even though they may not have considered themselves as grandiose servants.Vineyards. Agriculture. People pop the soil. Albeit earthquakes were prominent and repeated.What shall we learn here?How about how and why doors are open and closed.

Letter to church in Sardis, the crossroad city of Asia Minor (royal road).Rich, affluent, upper aristocratic. Their attitude was one of selectivity and exclusivity.Arrogance prevailed, self satisfaction was prominent. The leer has particular meaning to those who obtained wealth from the gold and silver in the river adjacent.Security was thought to be theirs because of the impregnable Citadel.What kind of church would prevail that was in that environment?The forthcoming lesson examines just that question.

Thyatira was similar to Raleigh N.C. a textile town. Dyes, wools, cloth.But it also was. Manufacturing city with guilds and associations uniting blue collar workers and artisans,Prophecy is something that burdened them instead of uplifting them because they followed flesh prophets.Jesus saw into their hearts and saw the real heartbeat of the people.He looks into yours as  well. How do you feel about that?

Pergamum the city who was married to the world.Being in the seat of Satan caused a great deal of  difficulty for this church.A Las Vegas of its time.

Smyrna, second city to Ephesus, is sent a letter about their condition.This is the persecuted church.The members of this church were betrayed by “those who say that they are Jews, but are not.”Caesar is lord or Jesus is Lord."Choose today who you will serve. As for me and my house we will serve the Lord."

Letter to Ephesus. Rev 2:1-7The New York City of Asia Minor in the first century.How does a church FAIL when they have worked hard, endured problems and rejected evil?Why does a church FAIL who has worked hard, endured problems and rejected evil?It happened to this church. It has happened to churches in America. You have seen it happen.View the videos, discuss it at the zoom meeting, research it for yourself.Questions deserving an answer need attention..

The introduction to the book of Revelation.Our purpose is to hear what Jesus wants me to know.In order to know it I must See it (Readings and Videos)), Hear it (Podcast), Discuss it (Zoom Meetings),Ponder it (Prayer).Let’s lay a foundation for what is to come.

Acts 15 is about the conflict from within and from without the church.From without is a controversy about salvation: need they be Jews? If so need they be circumcised?That was resolved.Than came a conflict between Barnabas and Paul.Resolved, yes.Read about it.

Peter’s rescue from prison.A lot  is happening in this passage.Peter is released by an angel, he goes to a house where the disciples are having an all night vigil for him.They are surprised at his release.Herod leaves town only to find God’s wrath awaits him.Plenty of takeaways here.

Acts 9 the Conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus.What a turnaround in attitude and purpose.Why was Paul so adamant about persecuting the Jewish Christians?Just as adamantly Saul would serve the Lord rather than persecute him.God’s plan prevails always, nothing can prevent it nor deter it.

Spiritual WarfareThis is the end of Season One. We will start back again with Season Two beginning with Revelation Pn or about September 15.Go check out the website at www.just15.net in the meanwhile.Thanks for listening.There you go … and now you know!!!!!!

More personal relationships are commanded by Paul in a fashion consistent with our responsibility as believers according to God’s plan.Husband and wife, children and parents, employee and employer relationships are the ones to wit that everyone can identify.Intimate relationships first: marriage.Responsbile relationships, authoritative relationships; stewardship: children.Provisional relationships: how we provide for ourselves, family.We are to be witnesses. We are to mature because of these. We are to submit to his plan.Wow! A lot to do. Here is the standard, the perspective, the guidelines for relationships that really work.A command? Yes. But also very good counsel.