Tag Archives: Judgment

Whose Side? – Revelation 17:14

Revelation 17:14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings — and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Have you ever wondered about your future? So many of us, when we were young, wondered aboutContinue reading “Whose Side? – Revelation 17:14”

Field of Vision – Revelation 15:5

Revelation 15:5 After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple — that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law — and it was opened. Sometimes when we don’t pay close attention to what we are reading, we substitute a word for what is actually in the text of whatever we are reading.Continue reading “Field of Vision – Revelation 15:5”

Calculator – Revelation 14:20

Revelation 14:20 They were trampled in the winepress outside the city, and blood flowed out of the press, rising as high as the horses’ bridles for a distance of 1,600 stadia. There are a few passages in the Scriptures that seem to get pulled out of context with the purpose of discrediting the Scriptures asContinue reading “Calculator – Revelation 14:20”

Bystander – Revelation 13:10

Revelation 13:10 “If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity they will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword they will be killed.” This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God’s people. It can be very difficult to sit and watch justice being served.Continue reading “Bystander – Revelation 13:10”

Silence! – Revelation 8:1

Revelation 8:1 When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Many people are uncomfortable with silence. Just notice the strange thing that happens in a room when near silence happens. Everyone starts to look around to see what is going on in the room to cause theContinue reading “Silence! – Revelation 8:1”

Coming – 2 Peter 3:4

2 Peter 3:4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” We are an impatient people. Generally, we have a very difficult time waiting, whether it is waiting in the doctor’s office or in the line at theContinue reading “Coming – 2 Peter 3:4”

Rush to Judgment – Acts 28:6

Acts 28:6 The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god. There has been a lot in the news lately about the origins of COVID-19, including the bias of theContinue reading “Rush to Judgment – Acts 28:6”

Stand Up and Lift – Luke 21:28

Luke 21:28 “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Our posture tells a lot about us, especially when difficult times come. Those who hang their heads are often about to lose hope. Those who have the ability, or make the conscious effortContinue reading “Stand Up and Lift – Luke 21:28”

Foaming Wine – Psalm 75:8

Psalm 75:8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. Some things just shouldn’t be drunk. My wife tells the story of a moment in our marriage when, unknownContinue reading “Foaming Wine – Psalm 75:8”