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  When the Sky Rolled Back: Responding to the End Text: Revelation 6:12–17; Matthew 24:36–44 Today we reflect on two powerful passages of Scripture—Revelation 6:12–17 and Matthew 24:36–44. These verses paint vivid pictures of the end times, not only to inform us but to wake us up to spiritual readiness. Revelation 6:12–17 – The Great Day of Wrath In Revelation 6, we are given a dramatic vision: a great earthquake, the sun turning black, the moon like blood, stars falling, the sky splitting, and mountains and islands moving. These are not just poetic images—they are signs of total upheaval, symbols of God's final intervention in human history. But what strikes us most deeply is the response of the people. What do they do? "Then the kings of the earth and the great ones and the generals and the rich and the powerful, and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains, calling to the mountains and rocks, ‘Fall on us and hide...

"Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Global Vision of Psalm 67" Psalm 67 Video:   Psalm 67 is a short, seven-verse hymn that serves as a prayer for God's blessing, not only upon Israel but upon all nations. It begins with a plea for God's grace and favor, echoing the priestly blessing from Numbers 6:24–26 ("May God be gracious to us and bless us..."). The psalmist then expresses a desire that God's ways and salvation be known throughout the world, leading to global praise. The central verse (v. 4) highlights joy and justice as reasons for nations to worship God. The psalm ends by affirming that God's blessing will result in worldwide reverence. Structure: The psalm follows a chiastic structure (A-B-C-B'-A'): A (v.1): Prayer for blessing. B (v.2-3): Desire for global knowledge and praise of God. C (v.4): Central theme of God’s just rule over the nations. B' (v.5): Repetition of desire for global praise. A' (v.6-7): Ble...

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Prophecy   Sabbath School Lesson 10 Upon Whom the Ends Have Come You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. --------------------- >   Download the notes for Lesson 10 video here. (Video is below) -------------- More on Lesson 10: > Sunday:The Wrath of the Lamb > Monday:Noah's Evangelism > Tuesday:Sodom and Gomorrah > Wednesday:The Judge of All the Earth > Thursday: Pre-Advent Judgment > Friday Further Thought: In the World, but not of It. > Download Lessons for:  Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy: Sabbath School 2nd Quarter 2025 ---------------------

  “Still Fields to Harvest: Hope and Mission in the Last Days” Scripture Reading: Revelation 14:6-12 “Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.” — Revelation 14:6 (NKJV) A Global Message, Yet Unfinished Work Brothers and sisters, we live in a time unlike any other. The gospel is being proclaimed around the world. The Three Angels’ Messages have echoed across continents. Through satellites, literature, digital platforms, missionaries, and personal witness, the message is reaching hearts in places we never thought possible. And yet... there are still unreached people. Entire communities. Isolated tribes. Even cities in “reached” nations where hearts remain untouched, unaware, or unconvinced. We may ask, How is it possible? Hasn’t the work been done? Didn’t Jesus say in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the wor...

  Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Witness of God’s People Text: Psalm 67; Revelation 14:6–12 Psalm 67 is a hymn of praise, radiant with hope and overflowing with the desire that "Your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations" (Psalm 67:2). It is a missionary psalm, and more than that, a global prayer. It reveals God's heart not just for Israel, but for all peoples. It is deeply connected to the covenantal promise to Abraham—that through his seed, all nations of the earth would be blessed (Genesis 12:3). But Psalm 67 does more than echo a promise; it calls God’s people to live in such a way that the nations come to know God. When we turn to Revelation 14:6–12, we see this mission fulfilled and sharpened in a time of judgment. Together, these passages show us what it means to be God’s people—blessed, not for comfort, but for purpose. God Blesses His People for the Sake of the World (Psalm 67:1–2) "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make h...

  The Cup of Judgment and the Call to Endurance Texts: Psalm 75; Matthew 26:26–29; Revelation 14:9–12 The Justice of God and the Choice of Cups Psalm 75 opens with gratitude and awe for the nearness of God and His wondrous deeds. But very quickly, it moves from praise to the sobering declaration of God's role as judge of the earth. In verse 8, a vivid image is introduced: a cup in the hand of the Lord, filled with foaming wine, well mixed, which the wicked must drink to the dregs. This cup is not one of blessing—but of wrath and judgment. The Psalm lays bare the reality of divine justice. But what is in that cup? And more importantly, how does one avoid it? To understand the weight and reach of Psalm 75’s judgment, we turn to the Last Supper in Matthew 26 and the harrowing vision in Revelation 14. In doing so, we uncover the profound tension in Scripture between judgment and mercy, wrath and redemption, warning and hope. Psalm 75: The Cup of God’s Wrath Psalm 75 is a psalm o...

  “The Feet of Christ and the Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken” Text: Psalm 47:1–4 Cross References: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17; Zechariah 14:4 Today we are invited into a vision that spans the whole of Scripture—a vision that reveals the universal kingship of our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 47:1–4 offers us a lens through which to see the destiny of all nations and the inheritance of God's people. But more than that, it gives us a glimpse into the heart of God’s plan for the world and our place in it under the feet of the exalted Christ. Let us read Psalm 47:1–4: “Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth. He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves.” (ESV) The Joyful Proclamation of God’s Sovereignty Psalm 47 is a psalm of enthronement. It proclaims that God reigns—not in some abstract, spiritual real...

"From Desolation to Restoration: A Vision Beyond the Ruins" Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 4:23–26 Daniel 7 Revelation 21:1 The prophet Jeremiah opens a window into a terrifying vision—a world unraveling before his very eyes. He writes: “I looked on the earth, and behold, it was without form and void; and to the heavens, and they had no light. I looked on the mountains, and behold, they were quaking, and all the hills moved to and fro. I looked, and behold, there was no man, and all the birds of the air had fled. I looked, and behold, the fruitful land was a desert, and all its cities were laid in ruins before the Lord, before his fierce anger.” (Jeremiah 4:23–26, ESV) This is not just poetry. It is a prophetic lament—a glimpse into what happens when a world built on rebellion faces divine judgment. It is a message for ancient Judah, but it also speaks to us today. For this is what the world looks like when it turns away from God. Creation in Reverse – A World Unma...