Hello my friends, this page discusses the topic of end times or eschatology. As you begin to study your Bible, you will discover a large part predicted the future when it was written down. The prophecies given to me are being confirmed by the physical presence of the Holy Spirit. The Bible says in the end, God will pour out his Spirit and we will receive an increase in dreams, visions and his Holy Spirit.
Of course this started at Pentecost with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit but will continue until the Lord returns. I believe, as powerful signs continue to come upon the earth, the Lord will be giving many prophecies to his Church. Of utmost importance is this link where I provide my understanding of how a soul is born again because Jesus said, unless this happens, you cannot enter the Kingdom of God: The 3Rs
No one knows the day or hour
I do not believe anyone has been given a specific day and hour of our Lord’s return but the Lord does say in Daniel 12, there will be 1,290 days and wait until the 1,335 days. These days were given to occur after the daily sacrifice has been taken away. Our Lord says the wicked shall do wickedly and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise will. Now, even though we do not have a specific day, Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5 that we are not asleep, so that day will not catch us unaware. I have been given great insight into eschatology down to the person who will be alive when our Lord returns. Even though I am receiving the physical presence of the Holy Spirit, it is evident details are being withheld until it’s time for the Holy Spirit to reveal them. For instance, in Revelation 10 when the seven thunders speak, John is not allowed to write this down.
My end times timeline provides an understanding of how the events surrounding the Lord’s second coming might unfold. I take different passages in the Scripture and place them where I believe they will occur on the timeline. The book of Daniel is a great place in the Bible that provides insight on the rise and fall of Mankind/Satan’s kingdoms and ultimate reign of the Lord’s kingdom on earth. The reason we can say these are Satan’s kingdoms is when he offered these to the Lord in exchange for worship, the Lord did not say you are not ruling these kingdoms. I see Daniel 7 as the most comprehensive end times chapter in the Bible. This chapter describes all the kingdoms, provides details of mankind’s last kingdom, consisting of the 10 horns or kings and the little horn that speaks pompous words and prevailed against the saints for a time, times and half a time. However, eventually the court shall be seated and they will take away his dominion and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heavens shall be given to the saints.
As you read Daniel, you will notice how God only reveals the kingdoms as an image without names to Nebuchadnezzar but later reveals the kingdoms by name to Daniel. Also, in Nebuchadnezzar dream, God does not reveal the little horn that will rise when the 10 toes or 10 kings or 10 horns arise. This tells you that God will always reveal more to his children than his general creation. The book never reveals the Roman empire but says it will be a raiser of taxes. As you continue to study the Book of Daniel, God reveals the coming of the Messiah in chapter 9 and the 70 weeks prophecy, which I believe has 1 week or 7 year period awaiting fulfillment. The beasts used to represent the various kingdoms given to Daniel are consistent with the beast John sees in Revelation 13. Also, the details of the world kingdoms and Kingdom of God given to Daniel did not include certain details given to John. The Bible says in the end mankind will run everywhere and knowledge will increase.
Mankind/Satan’s Kingdoms
The books of Isaiah and Ezekiel describe a new heaven and earth as well as a temple where living waters flow from the throne, but no timeline. In the book of Jeremiah, we see a day like none other, described as Jacob’s trouble. After that day, Jeremiah says Israel will serve God and David the king, who God will raise up. In the book of Zechariah, we see the manner in which I believe the Lord will return a second time causing geological changes to the earth. However, we still do not have a timeline. Matthew, Mark and Luke provide similar language regarding the return of the Lord, but still do not provide a timeline. However, Matthew and Mark do provide a summary of events and what I believe to be a definite sign at the time of the end, which I will indicate on the timeline.
The sign near the end
Matthew 24: 4-14 provides a summary of events leading up to the end as verse 14 says, then the end will come. Beginning with verse 15, we see a sign to look for near the end. Matthew 24:15-31 provides another summary from the sign point with additional details to be aware of. I believe the generation that will not pass away spoken of in verse 34 is the one which will see the sign spoken of in verse 15. As previously demonstrated on my Bible Page in the Gospel of Matthew, a generation is approximately 34.5 years.
I believe it will be approximately 3 1/2 years, 1,290 or 1335 days from the sign until the Lord returns. I believe this sign refers to the same sign in Daniel 9:27, 11:31, 12:11 and 2 Thessalonians 2:4. The sign is not the destruction of the temple spoke of in Luke 21:20. The destruction of the temple in Luke is spoken of in Daniel 9:26, indicating the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. I believe this happened in A.D. 70 when Rome destroyed the city and temple.
Luke explains this event which the Lord refers to as Jerusalem surrounded by armies, but goes on to say Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Paul, in Romans 11 confirms that blindness in part has come to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. Obviously, the fullness or times of the Gentiles have not been finished because many Gentiles, including myself, are still being saved. 1 Corinthians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, 2 Peter, and 1 John provide passages regarding specific events surrounding the end, but do not provide any timelines. I will indicate on the diagram where I believe these passage fits on the timeline.
The sign during Daniel’s 70th weeks prophecy
The 70 weeks prophecy in Daniel 9 is not complete because the end will bring in everlasting righteousness and we are not in that state. Has the rock in Daniel 2 not cut out by man’s hand smashed the image on the foot? Yes, the Lord’s kingdom begin with the gospels and continues to grow in the world. However, it should be obvious to everyone, the world is getting more and more violent, perverted and Antichrist. Remember, our Lord told Pilate my kingdom is not of this world. Therefore, I believe we have the final week (7 years) remaining in the prophecy to fulfill everything or to seal up vision, prophecy and anoint the Most Holy.
The prophecy predicted the Lord’s coming and death with the words, from the command to rebuilt Jerusalem until the Messiah is cutoff shall be 69 weeks. The prophecy says he, speaking of the Messiah, will be cut off by the prince of the people to come after fulfillment of 69 weeks, which equals 483 years. Furthermore, prophecy has not been sealed up because we are still getting dreams and visions specific to the end. However, our dreams and visions coming from the Lord will never conflict with Scripture. Also, the Lord has not returned to rule and reign on the earth. Remember, our Lord said when he returns, it will be like lightning flashing from the east to the west. In order words, everyone will know it. Therefore, the fulfillment of the last 70th week or 7 years, remains future. I believe the sign spoken about in Matthew 24:15 will occur in the middle of this final week (7 years).
Major Feast of the Bible
I believe the major feast in the Bible have a correlation to the Lord’s second coming. However, since the Lord’s blood is always interceding for us, the day of atonement is an eternal day. If we follow the major feast, we are waiting for the final trumpet which could happen at any annual Feast of Trumpet’s Celebration. The Feast of Tabernacles is where the Lord returns bodily and dwells with us forever. This feast is mentioned in Zechariah 14:16 and I believe this passage is referring to the 1,000 year millennial reign. The prior verse in Zechariah 14:5 says the Lord my God will come with all the saints. Below are the major feast and their time periods.
- Passover – Occurring on the 14th day of the first month of the Hebrew calendar (April). Christians interpret the fulfillment of this as Easter.
- Unleavened Bread – Occurring the 15th day of April, following Passover. Christians interpret the fulfillment of this as Communion.
- Pentecost – Occurring 50 days after Passover, also known as feast of weeks or feast of first fruits (May or June). Christians interpret this as the constant indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
- Feast of Trumpets – Occurring the 1st day of the 7th month, this begins observance of the Day of Atonement (September or October). I believe the rapture will occur at the last trumpet during this feast.
- The Day of Atonement – Occurring the 10th day of the 7th month, a day of fasting and mourning over sins, the high priest goes into the “Holy of Holies” with the blood to atone for his as well as the people sins (September or October). This is an eternal day for Christians because the Lord’s blood is always interceding. The Father said to the Son, you are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek (Heb 7:17).
- Feast of Tabernacles – Occurring on the 15th day of the 7th month, 5 days after the Day of Atonement, last for 7 days, also called the feast of ingathering or feast of booths (September or October). This is the physical return of the Lord that we will celebrate forever (Zec 14:16). Behold, the dwelling place of God is with men (Rev 21:3).
Possible End Times Timeline
The opening of the first seal in the Revelation should start the last week (7 years) of the Daniel 70 weeks prophecy or this timeline. According to the dream I received in April of 2024 where I heard the words “It is Beginning”, I believe the first seal was opened around that time. I believe the verses below the time periods on the chart will occur during that time. However, the Holy Spirit has not confirmed any of this chart to me. At this point, all I have been given is the return of the Lord in Deborah’s lifetime.
Second half of 70th week prophecy
The Revelation, A.D. 95: How is Jesus revealed?
My discussion on the Revelation is based on the New Kings James Version. At times, I paraphrase the wording of the text. However, give me a little grace because the Revelation is the most difficult Book in the new Testament to understand. There are times when the text should be understood symbolically, metaphorically or plainly. Also, there are times when the passage is relating to a past, present or future event. However, like all other Scripture the Revelation is God breath, so the Lord wants us to study and apply this book to our life. When you get to the later Chapters of 19, 20, 21 and 22, I believe it is easy to see these as future events.
The 4 horsemen of the Revelation or Apocalypse have ridden through history many times. There have been many savior type figures who deceived the people through peace (white horse) but brought war (red horse) and afterwards comes famine (black horse), death (pale horse) and the judgment of hell. Hitler was no doubt one of these figures. Ezekiel and Zechariah describe judgments by sword, pestilence, wild beast and extreme famine to the point of cannibalism on the land of Israel. God used the symbols of chariots, ax men and other objects to depict the judgment. I see the Revelation as the final ride of these 4 horsemen and no doubt, they ride across the entire world. The book was written during a time of intense persecution of the church.
John received the vision while banished to the island of Patmos for his faith. Some scholars believe it was written around A.D. 95. The Revelation does not indicate how long it took for John to receive the visions (Days, Months, Years, etc.). We know he had sufficient time to write down the message and for it to be delivered to the seven churches. I provide additional narrative for each chapter below this summary. Throughout the letter, my goal is to give insight and provide cross references. Please notice how John sees the Lord operating in different roles throughout the Letter.
- Revelation 1:13 – The Lord is functioning here as the High Priest
- Revelation 2,3 – The Lord knows our works, be holy, repent if necessary, overcome
- Revelation 5:6 – The Lord is pictured as the All Powerful, All Seeing Sacrificial Lamb
- Revelation 12:5 – The Lord is the Human Child who rules all nations with a rod of iron
- Revelation 14:4 – The Lord is the Son of Man on a white cloud unleashing judgment
- Revelation 19:12 – The Lord is the Faithful and True Witness spilling his enemies blood
- Revelation 20:11 – The Lord is the Judge sitting on the Great White throne
- Revelation 22:1 – The Lord is functioning as God and Lamb throughout eternity
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1– This chapter states the author of the letter, John, who receives a message from the Triune God. There is encouragement of the Lord’s coming for those under persecution. We get a powerful description of our Lord functioning as high priest and walking in the midst of his church, the 7 golden candlesticks.
Chapter 2, 3 – Like the entire New Testament, the message is for the current churches as well as the churches throughout history. The Lord tells them he has authority to judge, he knows our works, we must be holy, commands us to repent if necessary and promises rewards for those who overcome sin (Rev 12:11).
Chapter 4 – We get a beautiful picture of the 4 living creatures before the throne. Isaiah tells us these beings are Seraphim, each one has 4 faces and 6 wings. It appears each of the 4 gospels represent one face of the living creatures. No doubt, these creatures are extremely powerful! John gives us the Lion (Matthew), the Calf (Mark), the Man (Luke) and the Eagle (John), in the same order as the gospels. We also see the 24 elders which I understand to represent the 12 Sons of Israel and 12 Apostles of the Church. These images gives us a glimpse of the magnificent Throne of God.
Chapter 5 – The Father is sitting on the throne and the Lamb receives authority to open the seals and judge the earth. After our Lord’s resurrection, he said all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. The worship of the creatures, myriad of angels and 24 elders are strong because they see the full cost to the Godhead to bring everything into existence as well as redeem mankind. Currently, we only see in part the cost to the Godhead.
Chapter 6 thru 9 – Throughout these chapters, we get the powerful 7 seals and 6 trumpet judgments. At the 5th trumpet, demons are released on earth to torment men for 5 months. I believe these demons will be masquerading as aliens. All who are not sealed by the Holy Spirit are tormented. It appears the seals open slow, trumpets blow faster and bowls are poured out the fastest.
Chapter 10 – The angel with the little book and John, who I understand is a picture of believers at that time, is told to deliver the message. Obviously, John cannot deliver the message because he is locked up on Patmos. The sweet taste of the book in his mouth is the sweet option of paradise and the bitter taste in his stomach is the bitter option of eternal suffering.
Chapter 11 – The 2 witnesses have authority for 42 months to prophesy and their ministry commences when the beast rises. I believe the 2 witnesses will be delivering the judgments on earth which correspond to some seals, trumpets and bowls. This is similar to how Moses and Aaron delivered God’s judgments during their time. The 7th trumpet is blown, the temple in heaven is opened and we see God’s ark, which represents his eternal covenant with us. We praise the Lord for taking dominion over the earth. Remember, Satan offered this to the Lord during the temptation in the wilderness.
Chapter 12 – I understand this as a picture of Satan against the Lord and Christians throughout time. In Genesis, God put enmity between the Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Satan. His time to accuse us before God comes to an end and there is war in heaven. Michael and his holy angels kicks Satan and his fallen angels out of heaven. At this time, there is intense persecution of the woman, who I believe to be Israel and her offspring, which are Christians. Satan is fully aware that his time is very short.
Chapter 13 – We get the rise of 2 beasts, details regarding the mark and the command not to receive it. The first beast has authority along with 10 kings for 42 months. At this juncture, the world is essentially reprobate. Notice that this beast is represented by the same animals in Daniel’s dreams. Also, the mark will go on your body and be connected to the money because you will need it to buy or sell. I do not believe the mark of the beast is symbolic so please do not receive something in or permanently on your body to process a financial transaction. As long as physical money is accepted, I do not believe the mark can be implemented. Also, once the mark is introduced in our world, our faiths will be tested at the ultimate level.
Chapter 14 – 15 – Many martyrs die, including the 144,000 and a sea of believers. We get the Lord pictured as riding on a cloud ready to unleash the bowl judgments. There is a major battle that takes place around this chapter, perhaps somewhere in the middle east.
Chapter 16 – The bowl judgments are unleased and those with the mark develop painful sores on their body. Remember, I believe the mark is physically required on your body. This verse is hard to interpret if the mark is only symbolic. Also, it appears the world will have used the mark for a while and will be convinced it is just another form of technology. Satan, the Beast and False Prophet, the Unholy Trinity, have gathered the world to fight the Lord. They are so deceived and probably think aliens are invading.
Chapter 17, 18 – These chapters provide a vivid description of the Beast, false religion and how seductive materialism appears. The worshiping of false religion or loving things of this world will ultimately cost us our souls. The Lord judges the corrupt demons as well as mankind and we hear a final cry to come out of her, that is Babylon, my people. At this point, I am unsure if some can still be saved? Babylon is symbolic of this fallen world, the Kingdom of Satan, the Kingdom of Darkness, the Kingdom of the Beast, the Flesh, False Religion, Walking in Darkness, etc. The Bible says we are in the world but not of the world. This means even though we exist in this fallen world, our heart is always with the Lord.
Chapter 19 – Praise goes up to the Lord for judging the world. Recall this was asked for by the saints under the alter when the 5th seal was opened. We get a picture of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords coming in the clouds with the saints, while the enemies are opposing.
Chapter 20 – Satan is bound in the bottomless pit, while the Beast and False Prophet are cast into the lake of fire. Afterward, the first resurrection takes place. Now even though Satan is bound we do not know if all the other demons are bound, so a high ranking demon might fill the vacuum. After the 1,000 years, Satan is released for a final deception. I reject the Amillennial view which says Satan is currently bond and not able to deceive the nations. In fact, we are headed for the greatest deception of all, that is believing the Antichrist is the true Christ. I know we have authority in the cross and can cast out demons but this does not mean Satan is bound.
After Satan is bound, I believe the rapture occurs, so my view of the rapture is Post Millennial. Paul says the dead in Christ will rise first and the text says this is the first resurrection. I do not believe the resurrection of the Old Testament saints bodies in Matthew 27 is a complete resurrection. After the 1,000 years Satan is loosed, deceives the world and they come up to attack us in Jerusalem. We are not told how long it will take Satan to gather the world in this final act of rebellion. The text says fire comes down from heaven and devours them.
Next is the great white throne judgment. All the bodies and souls not apart of the first resurrection are resurrected to this judgment. The text says anyone not found in the book of life is cast into the the lake of fire, which is the second death. Since death is thrown into the Lake of fire we cannot die anymore. I remember the Lord giving me a dream where he told me “Marvin, whoever gets in the Lake of Fire they cannot get out”. The dead will be judged according to their works, which means everyone will not receive the same level of punishment. Remember our Lord said, the servant which knew his masters will and did not do it, will receive many stripes verses the other servant.
I am unsure if the people born during the millennium will have an opportunity for salvation. However, I choose to believe every soul that receives the breath of life from God will have an opportunity to make it. Blessed is those apart of the first resurrection, over which the second death, has no power.
Chapter 21 – John sees a new heaven and earth, which is the eternal state. New Jerusalem is pictured as a beautiful colorful city with no need of the sun or moon, because God’s presence provides the light. The specific dimensions and foundations of the new city are provided. I believe the dazzling description of New Jerusalem is a picture of how splendid we will be. Just think of how spectacular the wedding dress is of a bride.
Chapter 22 – The pure water of life flowing from the throne is probably a reference to the Holy Spirit and I believe some type of healing occurs throughout eternity. Access to the tree of life is restored, you recall we lost this in the Garden of Eden. There is a final warning from the Lord encouraging us to continue living holy because he is coming quickly. We are told to beware of the dogs outside the city. The dogs are not a reference to little animals but all who perished. We are commanded not to change the words of this book or we will be sorry. Notice how the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Genesis is not apart of the new creation. Our testing period ends after this age. Yes Lord! Remember, Job said after I am tried, I will come forth as gold!
Chapter 1 Review
Scripture: The introduction promises a blessing to anyone who reads and keeps the words for the time is at hand. Insight: Notice the blessing is not just for those who read or hear but to those who keep the things written. Reference: In order words, faith without works is dead (Jam 2:17). Our Lord said why do you call me Lord and do not do the things I command (Luke 6:46). But the end of all things is at hand, therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers (2 Pet 4:7). Establish your hearts for the coming of the Lord is at hand (James 5:8).
Scripture: John must bear witness to the Word of God, testimony of Jesus Christ and what he has seen. Reference: They overcame him by the blood of the lamb, word of their testimony and did not love their life until death (Rev 12:11).
Scripture: There is a greeting to the 7 churches and our position has kings and priests to God and Father. Insight: You can see the dual functions of the church as priests and kings before God. We are offering our bodies as living sacrifices and reigning as kings over our sin and this fallen world. Reference: You also as living stones are being built up into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood (1 Pet 2:5).
Scripture: The message is from the Triune God. Him who is, who was and who is to come refers to the Father. The 7 Spirits before his throne refers to the Holy Spirit and our Lord Jesus is the Son of God. Reference: Then the Lord God said, behold the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. (Gen 3:22). Then God said, Let Us make man in our image, according to our likeness (Gen 1:26). At the Lord’s baptism, the Triune God presents as Jesus comes out of the water, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father spoke (Mat 3:16). The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and communion of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 13:14).
Scripture: Behold, he is coming in the clouds and everyone will see him, even those who pierced him. Insight: This indicates all humanity, the living as well as the dead. Remember, our Lord said the hour is coming when all those in the grace will hear his voice and be resurrected. Now, some will be resurrected to life and others to condemnation or death. Reference: For you shall see the son of man coming on the clouds with power and great glory (All 4 Gospels). Enoch the 7th from Adam testifies, I see the Lord coming with 10,000 saints to execute judgment (Jude 14). We who are troubled now will rest when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in flaming fire (2 The 1:7). For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, the voice of an archangel and trumpet of God (1 The 4:16).
Scripture: I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, says the Lord, the one who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Insight: Jesus has the same attributes as the Father in Revelation 4, no doubt our Lord is fully God.
Scripture: I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day and heard a voice like the sound of a trumpet. Insight: I believe being in the Spirit just means John is experiencing this as a vision but could also mean he is actually transported into the future. The Lord’s Day is a reference to judgment, whether it be a local judgment or worldwide flood or ultimate judgment against all wickedness. Reference: Before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord (Joel 2:31). But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night (2 Pet 3:10). For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief (1 The 5:2).
Scripture: Clothed with a garment down to feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. Reference: Our Lord is wearing the same priestly clothing as the high priest (Hebrews 4).
Scripture: His head and hair is white like wool, eyes like fire and feet like brass refined in a furnace. Insight: I see the white representing his eternal nature, the eyes like fire indicates the judgment of our works as well as souls and brass means he was tried by Satan. Reference: He was transfigured before them and his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as light (Mat 17:2). Then Jesus was led up into wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil (Mat 4:1).
Scripture: His voice is the sound of many waters. Insight: The Lords voice is similar to powerful ocean waves and this could also refer to angels echoing the Lord’s voice when he speaks. References: When they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of many waters like the voice of the Almighty, a tumult like the noise of an army (Eze 1:24). And the sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even in the outer court, like the voice of the Almighty God when he speaks (Eze 10:5).
Scripture: John said, when I saw him, I fell at his feet like dead. But he laid his right hand on me saying do not be afraid, I am he who lives, was dead and I am alive forevermore and have the keys to Death and Hades. Insight: Again, our Lord has the same attributes as the Father in Revelation 1:4. Also, the Lord completes the words in Revelation 1:4: The one who is refers to he who lives, the one who was refers to him who was dead and the one is to come refers to him who lives forevermore. The keys represent the one who can let you out. The Lord wants us to think of death and hades as a prison for the soul.
Scripture: He holds 7 stars in his right hand and walks among the 7 golden candlesticks. Insight: The stars are a reference to the leaders of the churches rather than angelic messengers because the message commands repentance and perseverance in holiness. Fallen angels cannot repent and I believe the holy angels testing period is over. We see a picture of the Lord moving among us, his church. Reference: Let your candlestick/light shin before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven (Mat 5:16).
Chapter 2 Review
Insight: Similar to how the 7 seals, 7 trumpets, and 7 bowls represent the complete wrath of God, I see the message to the 7 churches representing the complete church throughout time. I also believe the message to the 7 churches also addressed what was happening during John’s time, the birth of the church. We know certain characters and doctrines were happening before the church because the church of Pergamos is warned about the doctrine of Balaam , while Thyatira is warned concerning Jezebel. Both of these characters lived during the time of the kings.
The primary message is the Lord knows our works, they must be holy, repent if necessary and whoever overcomes receives the reward. The message can encourage a believer during periods of persecution and convict during periods of material abundance, lukewarmness, etc. I see the message to the 7 churches doing the same thing as the parable in Matthew 13, it describes every type of heart or life.
Scripture: The message to the Church of Ephesus is Jesus is the one with the 7 stars walking in the midst of the candlesticks, you have left your first love so repent. Insight: Again, we see our Lord walking in the midst of his church. We are warned that just performing actions but not really walking in compassion is not going to get it done. Remember, our Lord said these people honor me with their lips but their heart is far from me. Within the prodigal son parable, the older son was serving God but had no compassion for his lost brother.
Reference: For if you forgive men their trespasses your heavenly father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive men, neither will your heavenly father forgive you (Mat 6:14). Let no root of bitterness spring up into you whereby some are defiled (Heb). Because iniquity or sin will abound, the love of many will wax cold (Mat 24:12). And this is his commandment that we should believe on his Son Jesus Christ and love one another (1 John 3:23).
Scripture: He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Reference: If you hear his voice do not harden your heart as the children of Israel did during their wandering through the desert. (Heb 4). When the Holy Spirit comes, he will convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a rebellious house, which has eyes to see but does not see and ears to hear but does not hear for they are a rebellious house (Eze 12:2).
Scripture: He who overcomes will have the right to eat of tree of life in the midst of the Paradise of God. Reference: He who eats my body and drinks my blood have life (John 6). The tree of life will produce fruit every month and the leaves are for the healing of the nations (Revelation 22).
Scripture: The Church of Smyrna is heavily persecuted. Our Lord described himself as the first and the last, the one who was dead and came back to life. There is no rebuke for this church but encouragement to be faithful until death to receive the crown of life. Insight: During times of persecution, we must be reminded that our Lord has experienced death and if we remain faithful, we will receive eternal life. Now, every believer might not have to overcome the test of physical death, to continue their ministry, but we must all continue in our faith until physical death.
Reference: So he said to them, you will indeed drink my cup and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with (Mat 20:23). But none of these things move me, nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy (Acts 20:24). We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22). Yes, and all who desire to live Godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (2 Tim 3:12). Paul finished the race and received a crown of life (2 Tim 4:8). In this world you will have tribulation, however be of good cheer for I have overcome the world (John 16:33).
Scripture: He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death. Reference: The wicked will go off into everlasting punishment but the righteous into eternal life (Mat 25). Some will be raised to everlasting joy and some to everlasting shame and contempt (Dan 12).
Scripture: The Church of Pergamos is filled with idolatry and sexual immorality. Jesus reminds them he has the sharp two-edged sword, repent because he is coming quickly. Insight: We cannot have idols and immoral sexual practices in our life and think God does not see this. When you consider that our Lord is eternal and our stay down here is like a vapor, he is definitely coming quickly. The message given in my dream August 1, 2018 was to tell people to repent for the Lord is coming in Deborah’s lifetime.
Reference: But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery in his heart (Mat 5:28). From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Mat 4:17). In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying repent for the kingdom (Mat 3:1). The word of God is sharper than two-edged sword separating body, soul and spirit (Heb 4:12). Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts (Rom 6:12). He who called you is holy, therefore we must be holy in all our conduct (1 Pet 1:15). For certain men have crept in and turned the grace of our Lord into lewdness or unholy living (Jude 4). For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality (1 The 4:3). I was crushed by their adulterous heart and by their eyes which play the harlot after their idols. They will loathe themselves for the evils which they committed (Eze 6:9).
Scripture: He who overcomes I will give some of hidden manna to eat, a white stone and new name. Insight: This speaks of intimacy with the Godhead throughout all eternity. You recall the part that the manna played during the time when the children of Israel was in the wilderness. We recall our Lord saying that he is the bread of life in the gospel of John. The hidden manna means we will feast on the Lord’s presence forever.
Scripture: The Church of Thyatira is filled with idolatry and sexual immorality. Jesus describes himself as having eyes of fire and feet of fine brass. A strong message of repentance or you get great tribulation. Insight: Again, we are warned that even if we have Godly works, they are not going to excuse sinful practices. The Lord is saying his eyes will judge our works and souls, therefore repent when you can.
Scripture: The Lord gave Jezebel time to repent but she did not. Reference: The Lord is slow to anger, not willing any should perish, but all would come to repentance (2 Pet 3:8). O’ faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? (Mat 17:17). Do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing the goodness of the Lord leads you to repentance (Rom 2:4). Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul (1 Pet 2:11). For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men (Rom 1:16). That you would walk worthy of God who calls you into his own kingdom and glory (1 The 2:12). For we have spent enough of our past lifetime walking in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries (1 Pet 4:3).
Scripture: He who overcomes I will give power over the nations to rule them and I will give him the Morning Star. Reference: For do you not know that we will judge angels, then how is it that you cannot judge things pertaining to this life (1 Cor 6). The reference to the Morning Star is to the Lord himself as he says in Revelation 22 that he is the Bright and Morning Star.
Chapter 3 Review
Scripture: Sardis is a dead church. The Lord reminds them he has the 7 Spirits of God and 7 stars. The main message is strengthen what’s left and be watchful, however a few are walking right, so they are worthy to reign with him.
Insight: Throughout the church history, there will always be a remnant of people living holy. The Lord reminds his church that he has all authority, therefore be watchful and strengthen our Christian walk. Reference: They profess to know God but in works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient and disqualified (Tit 1:16). The Lord told the crowds you are following me because you were fed. Don’t labor for the food that perishes but for the food which leads to eternal life. Strive to enter the narrow gate for many will try but not be able (Mat 7)
Scripture: He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life. Reference: The white garments are the righteous acts of the saints (Rev 19). Every branch in me which does not bear fruit is cast out (John 15).
Scripture: Philadelphia is the faithful church. Our Lord says he has the key of David, encourages us to hold fast to our crown so no one can take our reward. Insight: I believe throughout the church history and in certain locations, believers are very strong. However, like Job was tried by Satan, we must hold fast to our faith so we can receive a full reward. Remember, our Lord says that anyone who has given up everything for him will receive 100 fold and eternal life. Our Lord is saying that all the promises given to David will be realized through him, because he has David’s key.
Reference: A woman from Canaan came and worshiped him admitting he was the Son of David! (Mat 15:22). The key means I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and loosed on earth will be loosed in heaven (Mat 16:19). Our actions on earth have eternal consequences. Workout your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you (Phil 2:12).
Scripture: Because you have kept my word, I will also keep you from the hour coming upon the world to test those. Reference: Unto him who is able to keep you from falling and present you perfect before the presence of his Glory (Jude 24). Regardless of your position on the rapture. If we go up before, in the middle or after the tribulation, nothing created can separate us from the love of God, in this life or the next (Rom 8).
Scripture: He who overcomes shall be a pillar in the temple of God and have God’s name written on him. Insight: This speaks of our permanent state of eternal life which can never be moved, once we make it there.
Scripture: The Laodicean Church is lukewarm and will get vomited out if it remains in this state. However, our Lord is faithful and true, knocking at the door of our lives and encourages us to open our lives to him. Insight: These verses let us know that having one foot in the church and one foot in the world, will cause us to slip into the world. There is no such thing as a carnal Christian. Jesus said you are either for me or against me. Reference: The Holy Spirit is convicting the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). But if that evil servant says in his heart, my master is delaying his coming and begins to eat and drink with the drunkards (Mat 24:48).
Scripture: Behold I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears and opens I will come in. Reference: The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it (Mat 13:45). Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord and I will say depart from me you who practice lawlessness (Mat 7:22). Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you (Mat 7:7). What are the riches of this mystery among us Gentiles but Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col 1:27).
Scripture: I call upon you to buy gold and silver tried in the fire that your nakedness is not exposed and eye slave that you might see. Reference: Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew they were naked and sewed fig leaves (Gen 3:7). Yes, you who have no money, come buy wine and milk without money and without price (Isa 55:1). Let them alone, they are blind leaders of the blind, if the blind leads the blind, both fall into ditch (Mat 15:14). But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and thieves do not break in (Mat 6:20).
Scripture: He who overcomes will sit on the Lord’s throne as he overcame and sat down on his Father’s throne. Reference: Again, we have the challenge of overcoming sin, coming to us through the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride of life (1 John). He said to Cain, sin lies at the door and it wants to master you but you must master it (Gen 4).
Chapter 4 Review
Scripture: John sees the throne room of heaven containing 4 living creatures and 24 elders sitting on their thrones. Each of the 4 living creatures have a face like a lion, calf, man and eagle. The 4 living creatures have 6 wings and eyes all around and within and are saying holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.
Insight: Remember our Lord said to the Church of Laodicea, he who overcomes shall sit on my throne as I overcame to sit on Father’s throne. We get a glorious picture of God’s throne and tremendous worship. John was so blessed to see this. I was taken to the foot of the throne and saw a glow coming off it. He who sat on the throne has the appearance of a jasper and sardius stone. I see each of the 4 living creating representing one of the gospels. The lion is the gospel of Matthew promised from the Old Testament. The calf is the gospel of Mark where the Lord is the suffering servant in Isiah 53. The man is the gospel of Luke where a child is born of a virgin in Isiah 9. The eagle is the gospel of John where a Son is given who is the Son of God in Isiah 9. I see the 24 elders as the church representing the 12 tribes of Israel (Jew) and 12 apostles of the lamb (Gentile). In Revelation 1, the Father and the Lord both refer to himself as he who was, is and is to come.
Reference: In Revelation 21, new Jerusalem’s 1st foundation is jasper and its’ 6th foundation is sardius. The four gospels represent the four faces of the living creatures because the things on earth are replicas of the things in heaven. Remember the first tabernacle given to Moses was a representation of the operation in heaven (Heb 9:23). He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on the face of earth and determined their pre-appointed times (Acts 17:26). One mystery in the Old Testament was the Triune nature of God, who God created all things through Jesus Christ (Eph 3:9). The prophet Ezekiel also saw a picture of the throne and 4 living creatures with wheels associated with them, but not the 24 elders because the church was not fully formed. And their whole body, with their back, their hands, their wings and the wheels were full of eyes all around (Eze 10:12). The prophet Isaiah in 6:6 saw the 4 living creatures and called them seraphim, each one had 6 wings but there is no mention of the 24 elders because the church was not fully formed. I know a man in Christ who 14 years ago, whether in body or not I do not know, such a one was caught up into Paradise (2 Cor 12:1).
Scripture: The 7 lamps burning before the throne are the 7 Spirits of God, which I believe is a reference to the Holy Spirit. Reference: I will pray to the father and he will send you another comforter, the Holy Spirit who will abide with you forever (John 14:6). Ananias, why have you conspired with Satan to lie to the Holy Spirit, you have not lied to man but to God (Act 5:3). And he showed me a pure river of living water flowing from the throne (Rev 22:1).
Chapter 5 Review
Scripture: John is weeping because no one is found worthy to open the scroll. Reference: All authority was given to the Lord after his resurrection (Mat 28:18, 1 John 5:20). Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Act 4:12).
Scripture: The Father is sitting on the throne with the scroll, which is sealed with 7 seals. John sees the Lamb take the scroll and tremendous worship breaks out. Insight: Based upon what happens when the scroll opens, it definitely represents judgment. I believe the 7 seals represent the complete judgment of mankind and execution of the fallen angelic beings. Remember, Satan and the fallen angels have already been judged. On many occasions, the demons begged the Lord not to send them to the abyss before the time.
Reference: Ezekiel’s scroll was written on both sides when God judged Jerusalem with Babylon (Eze 3:1). Then I turned and raised my eyes and saw there a flying scroll. Then he said to me, this is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole earth. Every thief shall be expelled according to this side and every perjurer shall be expelled according to that side of it (Zec 5:1).
Scripture: The Lamb that appeared slain has 7 horns and 7 eyes, which are 7 Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. Reference: For these 7 rejoiced to see the plumbline in the hands of Zerubbabel (Zec 4:10). I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God (Acts 7:56). For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily and you are complete in him, who is the head (Col 2:9). Hebrews 4 tells us everything is naked and open before him who we must give account.
Scripture: The 24 elders are redeemed from every tribe, tongue, people and nation into one church, by the Lamb’s blood to God. The elders have been made kings and priest and shall reign on the earth. Insight: Notice these elders have been redeemed from every nation, which means Jew and Gentile. Again, I see the elders as the church in heaven because angles are not redeemed. Also, the command to the disciples after his resurrection is to go into all the world and make disciples (Mat 28:18). I see the reign happening during the 1,000 year period in Revelation 20 and possibly throughout eternity on the new earth. Even though the 24 elders are on thrones, no one reigns in heaven but God.
Chapter 6 Review
Scripture: With the opening of the 1st seal, we get the rider on the white horse conquering through deception. Notice that he has a bow without arrows.
Insight: This rider represents the beginning of the final deception coming upon the earth. Once a seal is opened, it cannot be resealed, so I see deception starting small and will increase until blatant, worldwide worship of the Unholy Trinity. Remember, deception goes back to the Garden of Eden because Eve was deceived by the Serpent. I see the bow without arrows meaning, ultimately no weapon formed against us will prosper. In other words, Satan can only harm our lives down here but can never touch the essence of us, once we are born again.
Reference: Many false teachers have gone out into the world (1 John). Jesus answered, take heed that no one deceives you for many will come in my name and will deceive many (Mat 24:4, 11). Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves (Mat 7:15). For this reason I shall send them strong delusion that they may believe the lie (2 The). For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ (2 Cor 11:13). But Pharaoh also called the wise men and sorcerers and their rods became serpents (Exo 7:11-12).
Scripture: The opening of the 2nd seal will unleash conflict on earth and rob her of peace by bringing war with a great sword. Insight: The nations of the earth arm themselves and use weapons of mass destruction, that are nuclear, chemical, biological and technological. Again, this has always been occurring but now is time for the final conflict to begin. Reference: For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom and there will be famines, pestilences and earthquakes (Mat 24:7). For when they say peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them as labor pains on a pregnant woman (1 The 5:3).
Scripture: Opening of the 3rd seal brings what naturally comes with this level of war, that is severe famine. We see a denarius or day’s wages can only buy the most basic produce such as wheat and barley. However, no harm comes to oil and wine so some people enjoy luxury a bit longer. Insight: After worldwide nuclear and chemical war, infrastructure is destroyed. The world cannot grow enough food or produce water therefore supply and demand, economics kicks in and it cost a day’s wages to buy basic necessities such as bread and fresh water.
Scripture: The opening of the 4th seal brings widespread death on the earth resulting in a quarter of people dying. The 4 seals bring death from weapons of war, starvation, fear and beast.
Insight: I see the effects of the 4 seals causing approximately 1.5 billion death over the course of the last 42 months of the tribulation. Deaths are result of the great sword in the form of nuclear, chemical, biological, technological weaponry. Starvation will be a result of radiation in food and water supply. Many people will die due to fear and anxiety as their hearts just cannot take it. Also, because most of the worlds infrastructure is destroyed, animals, insects, viruses, bacteria, etc. will kill many. These first 4 seals represent mankind pouring out their wrath on each other. The Lord’s wrath begins with the 1st trumpet judgment.
Reference: For then there will be great tribulation such has not been since the beginning of time until this time, nor shall ever be and unless does days where shortened, no flesh shall be saved (Mat 24:21). Then I turned and raised my eyes and looked and behold, 4 chariots were coming between 2 mountains. The 1st one had red horses, 2nd black, 3rd white and the 4th dappled. Then the strong steeds went out eager to go, that they might walk to and fro throughout the earth (Zec 6:1). How much more it shall be when I send my 4 severe judgments on Jerusalem, the sword, famine, wild beasts and pestilence (Eze 14:21).
Scripture: The opening of the 5th seal gives us martyrs crying out for God to judge. Insight: These are those who have died for their faith as persecution is great. Saints will be dying all during the tribulation, so these martyrs are given white robes and told to wait until the number is complete before final judgment. In Revelation 7 before the 7th seal is opened, we see a large number of martyrs from the tribulation period joining these martyrs.
Reference: For the saints were given into his hand for a time, times and half a time (Dan 11, 12). Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people for he will avenge the blood of his servants (Deu 32:43). You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent and give him no rest till he establishes and till he makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth (Isa 62:6). Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you and you will be hated by all nations for my name (Mat 24:9). Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Mat 5:4). You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord that he is compassionate (Jam 5:11). And they agreed with him and when they had called for the apostles and beaten them, they commanded them not to speak in this name (Acts 5:40).
Scripture: When the 6th seal opens, John sees a great earthquake, stars falling, the sky receding and men crying out to escape the wrath of him on the throne as well as the lamb. They are acknowledging the great day of judgment has come and asking who is able to stand?
Insight: I see the effects of the 6th seal happening over the last 42 months of the tribulation and culminating in the return of the Lord described in Revelation 19 and the other gospels. There will be tremendous natural disasters increasing in frequency and intensity leading up to the Lord’s return.
Reference: Immediately, after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from heaven and the powers of the heavens will be shaken (Mat 24:29). Brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance (Mat 3:7). Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men (2 Cor 5:11). Do not fear those who only kill the body but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Mat 10:28). Who is able to stand in the day of judgment? Ephesians 6:14 says we can only stand in the armor of God. Wait for his Son from heaven whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come (1 The 1:10). We know the whole creation is crying out to be released from the curse (Romans 2).
Chapter 7 Review
Scripture: This chapter indicates the wind has ceased to blow on the earth and there are 4 angels prepared to judge the earth. However, they cannot begin their judgment until 144,000 are sealed. Insight: I see the wind ceasing as a metaphor for the calm before the storm. I interpret the 144,000 as a representative for every tribe and nation or all believers on the earth. It is interesting that the 24 elders are the addition of the 12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles, while the 144,000 are a multiple of 12,000 x 12,000. I can see both groups represent the complete church in heaven and earth. Reference: To the 6 men clothed with linen and battle ax in hand, go through the midst of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and cry over all the abominations that are done within it (Eze 9:2).
Scripture: John also sees a great multitude before the throne who no longer hunger, thirst or experience the sun’s burning. One of the elders let John know that these have come out of the great tribulation and made their robes white in the blood of the lamb. Insight: Just like today, saints will be dying all during the tribulation and joining those who are crying out under the altar back when the 5th seal was opened. Reference: Nothing can remove the stain of sin except the sacrificial blood of our Lord (Hebrews 10:4). For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son (Rom 8:29).
Chapter 8 Review
Scripture: The 7th seal opens and there is silence in heaven about 1/2 an hour. Insight: I see this as the calm before more judgment, which gives people more time to repent. Reference: Come out of her my people and do not partake of her sins (Rev 18). Touch not the unclean thing and I will receive you (2 Cor 6).
Scripture: The angel at the altar gathers our prayers in the sensor and they ascend before the Lord as smoke from the angels hand. Insight: Our prayers on earth are a sweet smelling aroma in heaven . While on earth, we are praying for repentance and strength from the Holy Spirit to get through this life. Once we are in heaven, our prayers will be for God to avenge our enemies, reward the saints and take his reign.
Reference: Then he spoke to the man clothed with linen and said, go in among the wheels under the cherub and fill your hands with coals of fire from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city (Eze 10:2). Then Noah built an altar to the Lord, took of every clean animal and offered burnt offerings, before the Lord. Then the Lord smelled a soothing aroma. Then the Lord said in his heart, I will never again curse the earth for man’s sake (Gen 8:20). For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death and to the other, the aroma of life leading to life (2 Cor 2:15).
Scripture: Next, the angel fills the sensor from the altar with fire and our prayers, then slams it into the earth. Insight: This is probably an asteroid or huge rock slamming into the earth. I see within this seal is the outpouring of the 7 trumpet judgments. Along with our prayers increasing in intensity, the judgment are increasing in frequency and intensity. The Lord poured out the Holy Spirit beginning at Pentecost (Acts 2:17) and now it’s time for the Lord to pour out his wrath.
Scripture: The 1st trumpet brings a judgment against all vegetation by destroying 1/3 by hail, fire and blood. Insight: I see this as the result of man’s war and God’s direct intervention. References: Take the razor against your head and beard to remove your hair. 1/3 of your hair shall represent judgment of siege, 1/3 when the city is taken and 1/3 will represent me hunting them down (Eze 5:2).
Scripture: The 2nd trumpet sounds and something like a great mountain falls on a 1/3 of the sea. Insight: This appears to be an enormous asteroid or meteor landing in the oceans bringing great destruction to the world navies and marine life. You can imagine the cost of seafood and other goods because the marine industry will be suffering. The earth is hit frequently by many asteroids and meteors but nothing of this size.
Scripture: The 3rd trumpet brings a great star called wormwood, it falls on the rivers and many people die. Insight: The star appears to be a comet that effects the fresh water. People continue to drink from the fresh water sources and many are poisoned. I have been tracking the asteroid called Apophis, which they say is about a quarter of a mile. NASA believes it will come within 20,000 feet from the earth in April of 2029.
Scripture: The 4th trumpet sounds and 1/3 of the sun, moon and stars are struck, so that 1/3 part of the day and night are lost. Insight: Perhaps the rotation of the earth is speeding up due to these cataclysmic judgments. Reference: Unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved (Mat 24:22).
Scripture: Next, John sees an angel flying in the midst of heaven giving a warning of the other trumpets about to blow. Insight: This is another call to repentance before more judgment.
Chapter 9 Review
Scripture: The 5th trumpet sounds and John sees a star fall from heaven and to him was given the key to the bottomless pit. The star opens the pit and locusts are released upon earth to torment men for 5 months. We are given detailed descriptions of the locust and their ability to inflict pain on a person, but the key I see is John says they have a face like a man. John says the locust have a king over them whose name is Abaddon in Hebrew and Apollyon in Greek.
Insight: This might be a result of men digging into the depths of the earth causing these supernatural beings to be unleased. I recall reading an article where they dug so deep into the earth and heard screaming and loud voices. However, we see the key has to be given to the star and we know our Lord says he has the keys to Death and Hades. Having experienced intense pain for about a week after taking God’s precious anointing into a filthy casino, I see the locust delivering tremendous attacks upon the minds and bodies of those who are not sealed by the Holy Spirit. People will experience pain at a level similar to what Job experienced when Satan attacked him. I believe these beings will be claiming they are aliens with esoteric knowledge, which has been hidden since time begin. They will probably have the secrets to the Bermuda Triangle, who built the Great Pyramids, where the Ark of the Covenant or Spear of Destiny is located and ultimately, the key to eternal life. Since the pit will be opened, everything is coming out, this includes the giants or Nephilim who once walked the earth (Gen 6:1). I saw some of these beings when I went down to hell in April 2017. I believe the Angel or King over them is none other than Satan. Reference: I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven (Luke 10). And do not marvel, Satan transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14).
Scripture: The 6th trumpet sounds and the 4 angels bound at the river Euphrates are released to kill 1/3 of mankind. Insight: The 5 month torment period is over and now many men die. These 4 angels appear to be extremely powerful demonic beings who were not allowed to roam the earth. I see them leading the 200 million horseman army just released at the 5th trumpet. It appears the 200 million locust army was bound in a different location from these beings. Reference: For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down reserved for judgment (2 Pet 2:4). The angels who chose to leave their first home, he has reserved in everlasting chains for the judgment of the great day (Jude 1:6).
Scripture: Even after the killing of another 3rd of humanity, there is no repentance of murders, sorceries, fornication or thefts. Insight: People continue to hate each other, abuse drugs, practice sexual immorality or exploit others.
Chapter 10 Review
Scripture: John sees a strong angel coming down to proclaim time is up with a little book in his hand. John hears 7 thunders speak but is directed not to write this down. The angel is clothed with a cloud and a rainbow on his head. His face is like the sun and feet like a pillar of fire. Insight: We see the attributes of the angel similar to the Lord’s in Revelation 1. The angel sets one foot on land and one on sea, which indicates the enormous size of this being and proclaims judgment over the entire earth. I do not believe this angel is Jesus but definitely is a high ranking angelic being. If this is the Lord, there is no mention of the Lamb and John does not worship this being.
Scripture: John is directed to take the little book and eat it. John is told that it will be sweet as honey in his mouth but bitter in his stomach. Insight: I see eating the book as a metaphor of fully digesting the word of God. Also, the message of salvation leaves a sweet taste in our mouth but the message of damnation leaves a bitter feeling in our stomach.
Reference: Son of man, eat this scroll that is set before you. So I ate it and it was sweet as honey in my mouth (Eze 3:1). O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from me unless I drink it, your will be done (Mat 26:42). Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding (Mat 22:9). The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few, therefore pray the Lord to send out laborers (Mat 9:37). Be of good cheer Paul, you have testified for me in Jerusalem, you must also bear witness at Rome (Acts 23:11). Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you know how to answer each other (Col 4:6). Therefore to you who believe, he is precious but to those disobedient, a stone of stumbling (1 Pet 2:7).
Chapter 11 Review
Scripture: John is given a reed to measure the temple but told to leave out the outer court because it has been given to the Gentiles. John is told the Gentiles will tread this temple underfoot for 42 months and God will give his 2 witnesses the ability to prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
Insight: I believe this is a prophecy indicating a third temple has been built. However, we know that the presence of God will not rest there because the Old Covenant animal sacrificial system is no longer valid. I believe the treading under foot for 42 months is the 3 1/2 year period that the Man of Sin, Son of Perdition or Antichrist will occupy this temple. I believe 2 Thessalonians 2 is referring to this same time. Also, I notice in Ezekiel 40:1, he is describing the city he sees from a high mountain in his vision. However, in 40:5, he describes the city as a temple. Throughout Ezekiel 40 – 48, it appears he is describing the structure as a city as well as a temple.
Reference: Please see the above end times chart for the references related to the second half of Daniel’s 70th week or 3 1/2 year period. I believe the 42 months, 1,260 day or times, time and 1/2 time are all references to the same period. Now there was a wall around the outside of the temple. In the man’s hand was a measuring rod 6 cubits long being a cubit and a handbreadth. He measured the width of the wall structure, one rod and the height of one rod (Eze 40:5).
Insight: The identity of the 2 witnesses is definitely up for debate. Since they are clothed in sackcloth, they are preaching judgment and repentance. These are possible identities of the 2. This could be the 2 olives trees that Zechariah sees in Chapter 4 along with the lampstand. I have heard the 2 witnesses are a metaphor for the Law and Prophets, but since both are referred to as prophets, this interpretation appears a stretch. One of the witnesses or prophets could be Moses and the other Elijah because both performed similar Old Testament miracles. It is interesting at the transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with the Lord (Mat 17:3). It is interesting that Satan disputed with Michael about the body of Moses in Jude. And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come (Mat 11:14). The Lord was saying John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17). They asked John are you then Elijah or the prophet, John said no (John 1).
Scripture: The Beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will kill the 2 witnesses, this will happen in Sodom and Egypt, where the Lord was crucified. Insight: After 3 1/2 years of witnesses preaching, unleashing of tremendous judgments and this earthquake brings repentance for a lot. We definitely know that our Lord was crucified in Jerusalem, so we will see some souls saved during this time. Again, I believe souls will be saved throughout the tribulation period.
Scripture: The 7th trumpet sounds and the kingdom of this world becomes the kingdom of Christ. The temple in heaven is opened and we see God’s ark, along with extensive judgment. Insight: This is the time when our Lord takes control of the kingdoms of the world. Remember, Satan offered this to the Lord in exchange for worship. When God opens his temple and displays his ark, we will see a clear picture of what it costs to the Godhead to redeem our souls.
Reference: And he will send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet and they will gather together his elect from the four corners of the earth (Mat 24:31). Then two men will be in the field, one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding at the mill (Mat 24:40). For the Lord himself will descend with the voice of Archangel and trumpet of God (1 The 4:16). We shall be changed in moment in twinkling of eye at the last trumpet (1 Cor 15:51).
Scripture: The 24 elders are praising God, the one who is, who was and who is to come because you have taken your great power. They confirm that now is the time for your wrath to come, to judge the dead and reward your servants the prophets and those who fear your name both small and great.
Insights: Remember, Satan offered this power to the Lord, in exchange for personal worship, but now its’ time for the Lord to take his rightful place. I see the church in heaven which has been waiting since the 5th seal for God to judge and avenge their blood as well as reward the saints. The saints bodies will come to life before the 1,000 years and reign with Christ. The Bible says the rest of the dead did not come back to life until the 1,000 are over, this is the first resurrection.
Reference: And the devil said to him, all this authority I will give you and their glory, for this has been delivered to me and I give it to whomever I wish (Luke 4:6). Thus says the Lord God, these are the borders by which you shall divide the land as an inheritance among the 12 tribes of Israel (Eze 47:13).
Chapter 12 Review
Scripture: John sees a great sign, there is a woman clothed with the moon, the sun under her feet and 12 stars, being with child. She delivers her Child who is to rule all nations with a rod of iron. Insight: I see these symbols representing the Jewish nation bringing forth the Messiah. Yes, Mary was used as the person, but the picture of the woman here is much grander than Mary. I believe Joseph’s dream in Genesis interprets the woman as the nation Israel (Gen 37:9). Now, at our Lord first coming, he did not rule all nations with a rod of iron but rather gave his life for all nations. Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bare a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, God with us (Mat 1:23).
Scripture: John sees another great sign of the dragon having 7 heads, 10 horns and 7 diadems on his heads. The dragon’s tail drew a third of the stars to earth and stood before the woman to devour her Child. The dragon persecutes the woman for a times, times and 1/2 a time. The woman is provided safety for a period of 1,260 days.
Insight: Revelation 17 indicates 5 of the heads have fallen, 1 is and the 1 to come. I see the 1 to come as the ultimate blasphemer, who continues for a short time. I believe this short time refers to the 42 months in Revelation 11. I see the 10 crowns are the 10 kings mentioned in Dan 7:24 as well as the 10 toes mentioned in Daniel 2. Satan has always sought to destroy the Jewish nation because this would disrupt God’s plan of bringing the Messiah. However, he still did not know that killing our Lord, brought the greatest victory for us.
Reference: All this authority I will give to you because it has been delivered to me and I give it to whoever I will (Luke 4:6). Herod ordered the male kids from 2 years and under be killed trying to destroy baby Jesus (Mat 2:16). And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed. He shall bruise your head and you shall bruise His heel. (Gen 3:15).
Scripture: Now we see war in heaven, Michael and his angels fight against the Dragon and his angels. Michael and his heavenly angles prevail and Satan is no longer given access to heaven to accuse us. Reference: At that time Michael will stand up (Dan 12:1). Satan has access to the throne but does not come to worship but to accuse (Job 2:1). The thief comes but to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10).
Scripture: Now salvation and strength, the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ have come. They overcome him by blood of lamb, word of their testimony and doesn’t love this life until death. Insight: At the 7th trumpet, we heard the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, so this is more confirmation that our Lord is taking the power back. Please see my insight on the landing page under the topic” The power to overcome sin and death” for Rev 12:11.
Scripture: This flood from the Dragon’s mouth refers to tremendous war on earth because Satan knows his time is short. The earth opens up and provides some help for the woman. Insight: This could possibly refer to some type of major earthquake in the midst of war. Reference: For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world nor ever shall be (Mat 24:21). But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak, for it will be given to you in that hour (Mat 10:19). Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Mat 5:10). Be sober, be vigilant, for your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Pet 5:8).
Chapter 13 Review
Scripture: Johns sees a beast rising from the sea having 7 heads, 10 horns and 10 crowns on his heads. The beast has the attributes of a leopard, bear and lion. One of the heads appeared to me mortally wounded. The dragon is worshipped and gives authority to this beast. This beast is allowed to continue for 42 months. This beast makes war with the saints and is allowed to overcome them. We are told to be patient, he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword.
Insight: This is the culmination of mankind’s kingdom. Please see my chart entitled Mankind/Satan’s Kingdoms. On 11/10/2018, I was given a dream where the man/demon in the dream told me the Antichrist is rising soon. The death stroke that is healed could refer to a literal resurrection of this world leader. I can see Satan trying to duplicate the Lord’s resurrection. The overcoming of the saints refers to our physical bodies because Satan cannot conquer our eternal souls. During this time, we are not told to take up our physical swords, so it is time to become a martyr. We always fight in prayer, love our enemies and remain obedient to the Lord.
Reference: For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders, that if possible, the very elect will be deceived (Mat 24:24). The day of the Lord will not come until the falling away comes first, then the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition (2 The 2:3). When you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet standing in holy place (Mat 24:15). For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake (Acts 9:16). And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold but he who endures (Mat 24:12). For it has been granted not only to believe in Christ, but also to suffer for his sake (Phil 1:29). My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor 12:9). Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing the testing of your faith produces patience (Jam 1:2). For we walk by faith not by sight (2 Cor 5:7).
Scripture: John sees another beast rising from the earth with 2 horns like a lamb but speaks as a dragon. This beast is allowed to perform signs while in the presence of the first beast. He makes fire come down from heaven in the sight of men and leads the earth into worldwide worship of the first beast.
Insight: The prophet Daniel was not given insight into this beast but now it’s time to be revealed. The Spirit of God gives prophecy when applicable. In my 11/10/2018 dream, it was revealed that the Catholic church would propel the Antichrist to power. Again, I am not saying there are no born again Catholics, but the Catholic church doctrine is definitely corrupt. Revelation 16:13 tells us that this beast is the False Prophet, a member of the Unholy Trinity. When Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal, he made fire come down and consume the sacrifice but the false prophets could not. It appears at this time the Lord will allow this miracle by false prophets (1 Kings).
Reference: Beware of men who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves, know them by their fruit or lifestyle (Mat 7). For false prophets shall arise and show great signs and wonders so if possible, elect will be deceived (Mat 24). For this reason God will send them a strong delusion that they might believe the lie (2 The 2). Beloved, do not believe every spirit, because many false prophets have gone out into the world (1 John 4:1).
Scripture: The second beast creates an image of the first beast and was able to give life to the image and cause anyone who will not worship to die. Insight: It is easy to see this as some form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or demonic being inhabiting some form of technology. Since the beginning of time, mankind has always searched for someway to make himself immortal. Reference: Away with you Satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God and only serve him (Mat 4:10). The 1st commandment is you shall have no other Gods and worship the true God alone (Exodus 22). If that is the case our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace and he will deliver us from your hand O king. But is not, let it be known to you O king that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up (Dan 3:17).
Scripture: The second beast causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave to receive a mark on their right hand or forehead. Anyone who does not receive the mark cannot buy or sell. We are told to calculate the number of the beast for it is the number of a man and his number is 666.
Insight: It is difficult to interpret this passage if the mark is symbolic or a metaphor. It is easy to see the sealing or marking of the saints in Revelation 7 as symbolic. I interpret this as a physical device or something on your body that without it, your financial transaction will not go through. I believe it will be some type of biometric identification required before your transaction will process. A type of technology that interacts with our DNA to prove you are you. Given society will be digital after the removal of physical cash, a higher level of encryption will be needed to secure our transactions. I see the initial phasing in of the mark as voluntary, but eventually mandatory. Also, those who believe they are saved by faith or just believing the Bible will have a hard time refusing this. Because at this point, it will be obvious that our actions play a part in our salvation. We see from Daniel 3 that King Nebuchadnezzar setup an image and required everyone to bow down and worship it or be put to death. Satan’s greatest desire as well as the Beast who ascends from the pit is to be worshipped.
Reference: Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man (1 Pet 2:13). However, at this point, we must resist the government. But Peter and the other apostles answered and said, we ought to obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29). It is interesting in Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar setup an image seeking worldwide worship that was 60 cubits tall and 6 cubits wide. It is interesting how this beast image is also multiples of 6.
Chapter 14 Review
Scripture: John sees the 144,000 standing on Mount Zion with the Lamb singing a song of redemption. They are virgins and among the first fruits of the Lamb. Insight: These were killed by the Beast because he had power to overcome the saints. This is another reason I believe the 144,000 includes Jew and Gentile saints on earth. Now, there might be more Jewish believers among this number because there was revival in Jerusalem after the 2 witnesses completed their ministry. You can think of the Gentiles as later fruit. However, we all Jew or Gentile must bring forth fruit. Reference: He who abides in me will bear much fruit (John 15:5).
Scripture: We see the 1st angel flying in the midst of heaven proclaiming the gospel, fear God and give him glory for the hour of his judgment has come. Notice the message is being preached to all those who dwell on the earth of every tribe and nation. Insight: This message in heaven is also preached on earth by the 2 witnesses and all believers. The Lord is giving more time because there will still be people on earth who have not received the mark of the beast. Reference: For God is long suffering not willing that any should perish but all would come to repentance (2 Pet 3:15).
Scripture: Next, another angel is proclaiming fallen, fallen, fallen is Babylon the great that corrupted all nations. Insight: We see that the influence of Babylon is worldwide. Chapter 17 and 18 gives us more detail into who Mystery Babylon is. However, I believe John lets us know. Reference: Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and pride of life, is not of the Lord but of the world (1 John 2:15).
Scripture: We see a third angel proclaiming if anyone receives the mark of the beast on his forehead or hand, that person will be made to drink of the wine of the wrath of God. That person shall be tormented forever and ever. John says that person shall receive no rest, day or night. This calls for the patience of the saints.
Insight: I interpret this as you cannot be saved if you receive the mark and torment is eternal. Now, anyone not born again will receive eternal torment. However, once the mark is introduced to our world, I see this as the test spoken of by our Lord to the Church of Philadelphia. Remember, our Lord said to those who persevere, he will keep us from the test, which I understand to mean, from failing the test.
Reference: Some will rise to everlasting life and some to everlasting shame and contempt (Dan 12:2). And these shall go off into eternal life and these into eternal punishment (Mat 25:46). And they shall go forth and look upon the corpses of the men who transgressed against me. For their worm does not die and their fire is not quenched (Isa 66:24). His winnowing fan is in his hand and he will thoroughly clean out his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire (Mat 3:12).
Scripture: John sees one like the Son of Man sitting on a cloud with a crown on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand. Then we see an angel coming out of the temple and crying out for this one to thrust in his sickle for the harvest of the earth is ripe. Insight: We see a symbolic picture of the Lord swinging a huge sickle over the earth to harvest the good fruit and dispose of the bad. Remember, when our Lord was on earth, they gave him a crown of thrones, now he as a crown of authority. Reference: For as the lightning comes from east to west, also will the coming of Son of Man be. Wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered (Mat 24:27). At the end I will send out my Angels (Mat 24:31).
Scripture: The winepress was trodden outside the city and blood came up to the horses bridles for 1,600 furlongs. Insight: This is probably referencing an area outside of Jerusalem, however judgment at this time has a worldwide impact. There is massive blood flow up to the horse’s bridle for 1,600 furlongs, which is approximately 184 miles. Just think about the amount of blood it would take to fill a river up to the horse’s bridle over this distance. Reference: Why is your apparel red and your garments like one who treads in the winepress? I have trodden the winepress alone and from the peoples no one was with me. For I have trodden them in my anger and trampled them in my fury. Their blood is sprinkled upon my garments and I have stained all my robes (Isa 63:2).
Chapter 15 Review
Scripture: John sees something like a sea of glass mingled with fire and those who came out of the great tribulation are standing on the sea of glass praising the Lord. They are singing the song of Moses and song of the Lamb. The temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven is opened and out of the temple comes 7 angles clothed in pure white linen with their breast covered with golden girdles. One of the 4 living creatures gives the 7 angles 7 bowls that completes God’s wrath. No one can enter the temple until the bowl judgments are finished.
Insight: Remember, back when the 5th seal was opened we see the martyrs standing on the sea of glass and crying out for judgment. Now, that same sea has been mingled with fire, so it’s time to be poured out on the earth. In heaven, our Lord’s blood testifies of grace and judgment. The bowls were being kept by the living creatures and now must be given to the angels to execute. No one is allowed to enter the temple could mean God is not accepting repentance at this time. The entire scene looks like an orderly judgment which must occur.
Reference: The Son of Man will send out his angels and they will gather out of his kingdom all things that offend and those who practice lawlessness. They will cast them into the furnace of fire where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear (Mat 13:41).
Chapter 16 Review
Scripture: The 1st bowl is poured out and a noisome, grievous sore appears upon those who have received the mark of the beast. Insight: Somehow the body is rejecting the mark of the beast technology. This is another reason I believe the mark will be physical rather than symbolic. Also, it appears the mark will be functioning perfectly well until this bowl is poured out. Even though people are getting away with disobedience for a while, they will always have to pay for it. Reference: Some men sins go before them and some come later (1 Tim 5:24).
Scripture: The 2nd bowl is released in the sea, it became blood and everything in it died. Insight: The 2nd trumpet destroyed the sea by 1/3 and now this bowl finishes it off.
Scripture: The 3rd bowl is released in the rivers and they become blood. The angels are praising God for delivering these judgments because those on the earth have shed the blood of the saints and prophets. Insight: The 3rd trumpet destroyed the rivers by 1/3 and now this bowl finishes it off.
Scripture: The 4th bowl is released against the sun, which is in the heavens and men are scorched with great heat. They blaspheme God but refuse to repent. Insight: The 4th trumpet struck the sun, moon and stars reducing their effectiveness by 1/3. Now, this bowl removes all protection from the earth and the sun’s force is unleased against men. Also, by this time the ozone layer provides no protection from the sun. Probably a combination of man screwing up the environment through technology, nuclear war and God’s direct intervention. Those who have received the mark cannot repent and I am unsure if anyone else can.
Scripture: The 5th bowl is poured out on the throne of the beast plunging his kingdom into darkness and they gnawed their tongues, blasphemed God and did not repent. Insight: The 5th trumpet gave Satan authority to open the bottom pit and let the locust out, but now it’s time for God to directly judge those actions. Satan and the Beast influence is worldwide but he will have a headquarters somewhere in the Middle East, which I suspect might be Jerusalem. Reference: He sets himself up in the temple of God proclaiming that he is God (2 The).
Scripture: The 6th bowl is poured out on the great river Euphrates and its water is dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the east. John sees 3 unclean spirits come out of the mouth of the Dragon, Beast and False Prophet. We are told that these spirits are gathering the kings together in a place called Armageddon.
Insight: When the 6th trumpet is sounded, we see 4 angles released from around the river Euphrates. Again, I believe these angels are leading the 200 million locust army. We can see the Dragon or Satan is in the place of the Father, the Beast in the place of Jesus Christ and False Prophet in the place of the Holy Spirit. This unholy trio is designed to function in place of the Holy Trinity. This is not surprising because Satan’s goal is to be worshipped as God. When we look east of Jerusalem, we get the nations of China, Japan and Korea, so I see these nations representing the kings of the East. Scholars say Armageddon is the Valley of Megiddo, which is located in the Middle East. From Genesis, we see the river Euphrates is located near the Garden of Eden. Therefore, it sounds reasonable that if life begin there, it will end there.
Reference: But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded (2 Cor 4:3). Now a river went out of Eden to water the garden and from there parted and became 4 riverheads. The name of the 1st is Pishon, the 2nd is Gihon, the 3rd is Hiddekel and 4th is Euphrates.
Scripture: Our Lord says, behold I come as a thief, blessed are those who watch and keep his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame. Insight: Remember, our Lord told the Church of Laodiceans to come and buy white garments from him so the shame of their nakedness is not revealed. Also, our Lord told the Church of Philadelphia and Paul told the Church at Thessalonica to hold fast and watch so you are not caught off guard. Reference: Brothers, you are not in darkness that this day should overtake you as a thief (1 The 5:4).
Scripture: The 7th bowl is poured out into the air and John hears a loud voice from temple saying it is done! There is great judgment and a mighty earthquake like never before. The great city was divided into 3 parts, the cities of the nations fell and great Babylon was remembered before God. Then every island fled away, the mountains were not found and great hail from heaven fell on men. Men blasphemed God because of the plague. Insight: At the 7th trumpet, the temple of God was opened in heaven and we also see lightnings, noises, thundering, an earthquake and great hail. Now, at the 7th bowl we see these same type of judgments but in much greater force. Also, this could be the earthquake mentioned in Zechariah 14 when the Lord returns and touches his feet on mountain of olives. At this point, the judgments are completed (7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 bowls).
Insight: For the remainder of the Revelation, we see Mystery Babylon and her judgment described in Revelation 17 & 18. Revelation 19 describes our Lords return, the Battle of Armageddon, rewarding of the saints and the millennial reign. Satan’s final rebellious act and the great white throne judgment are described in Revelation 20. Finally, we see a glorious picture of the new creation in Revelation 21 and 22.
Chapter 17 Review
Scripture: In this chapter, one of the 7 angels carries John into the wilderness and shows him Mystery Babylon and the Beast she is ridding on. We are told she is sitting on many waters, which are multitudes of people from nations and various tongues. This Beast has the same description as the Dragon in Revelation 12 and Beast in Revelation 13. However, John gives us more insight regarding the 7 heads and mentions an 8th head. We are told these 10 horns are 10 kings who have not received authority, but will receive authority for 1 hour, along with the Beast. We are told the kings of the earth have committed fornication with the harlot. Now the 10 kings will give their power to the Beast and God will cause them to hate the woman or harlot and burn her with fire. Finally, we are told that the woman is the great city which reigns over the kings of the earth.
Insight: I like to think of Eve representing the mother of all living, while Mystery Babylon represents the mother of all sin. I see the woman, Mystery Babylon as having all this fallen world can offer, that is perverted sex, power, knowledge, money, religion, etc. You will notice in Revelation 18, when Babylon is destroyed, the people of the world will be mourning her because their treasure is in her or this life, rather than the next. The woman is drunk with the blood of the saints. When we are living in sin, we are living in a state of drunkenness and under the deception of this fallen world. However, no matter how long we hangout partying in this world, because sin is fun for a season, the party will be over soon. God will use the 10 kings to destroy this perverted world, while giving their power to the Beast. Remember, our Lord has come to set us free from the Kingdom of Darkness or this fallen City.
Reference: For all that is in the world is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and pride of life (1 John 2:16). For the mystery of iniquity is already at work (2 The 2:7). We are of God but we know the whole world lies under the power of the wicked one. (1 John 5:19). Do you not know that to whoever you present yourself to then that is who you belong to, whether to obedience leading to life or disobedience leading to death (Rom 6:16). What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul (Mark 8:36).
Insight: This Beast carrying the woman is the same Beast of Revelation 11 and 13, who gets his power from the Dragon in Revelation 12. I see the first 6 heads as the empires of Egypt, Babylon, Medes, Persia, Greek and the one existing during John’s writing was Rome. The 7th head was not reigning at that time and John says he only gets a short time. I believe this refers to the Beast of Revelation 11 and 13, that only receives authority for 42 months. Also, remember John and Jesus said the Antichrist or ruler of this world is coming. Paul also says the coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan. These verses are hard to interpret if they were referring to an existing world power or Satan himself. I see the 8th head as an extremely powerful Fallen Angel or Satan’s highest ranking demon, which will ascend from the bottomless pit. I do not see Satan as the Beast or False Prophet because in Revelation 19, these go off into the lake of fire and Satan is locked in the abyss, a separate location. I see the 8th being of the 7 as the Beast from the abyss possessing a human being and there will probably be strong AI in play.
Reference: Satan has been ruling since the Garden of Eden because Paul says he is the god of this world (2 Cor 4:4). All these things, speaking of kingdoms, I will give you because they have been delivered to me and I give them to whoever I want to (Luke 4:6). The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all lying wonders (2 The 2:9).
Chapter 18 Review
Scripture: John provided insight into Mystery Babylon the last chapter and now we see her demise. We are told she is boasting and her ways have corrupted the earth, yet men are still longing for what she is offering and crying out, alas when she is destroyed. We are told all the parties, weddings and light has gone out of her. We hear a cry to come out of her so you will not receive of her plagues. We are told that in 1 hour such riches has come to nothing. Double unto her even as she as rendered to you. In her was found all the blood of the prophets and saints, who were slain on the earth.
Insight: This is the final judgment asked for by the saints when the 5th seal is opened. It appears the cry to come out of her means some might still be able to be saved at this point. When the Lord tells us to double onto her what she has given us, he is saying we must hate our sin. Satan’s final Beast empire is in full force, the 200 millions demons released from the pit are roaming the earth and mankind is at the height of his sexual immorality, materialism and overt Satanic worship. The statement which says all the blood slain on the earth was found in her confirms that Mystery Babylon goes back to the first blood slain, which was Abel’s in the Garden of Eden.
Reference: Pound your fists and stamp your feet and say alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel (Eze 6:11). Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch not the unclean and I will receive you (2 Cor 6:17). If your right eye offend you pluck it out or hate sin (Mat 5:28). And on some have compassion making a distinction, but others save with fear pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garments stained by sin (Jude 1:22). And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. It’s desire is to rule over you, but you should rule over it (Gen 4:7). Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth, for you died and your life is hidden in Christ (Col 3:2). Where is the promise of his coming for since the fathers fell asleep, all things remain the same (2 Pet 3). For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those according to the spirit (Rom 8:5). For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out (1 Tim 6:7).
Chapter 19 Review
Scripture: After judgment of the Great Harlot, Mystery Babylon, alleluia praise goes up from the 4 living creatures, 24 elders and a great multitude. Again they said alleluia, her smoke rises up forever and ever. We see the wife of the Lamb has prepared herself for the wedding and it was granted to her to be arrayed in fine linen, which are the righteous acts of the saints. John gets caught up in aw and worships the angel, who quickly corrects him. The rider on the white horse rob is dipped in blood and he is called Faithful and True, King of Kings, Lord of Lords and the Word of God. An angel gives a cry to all the birds gathering them to the great slaughter. We see the armies of the earth, the Beast and False Prophet opposing the rider and his armies from heaven. The Beast and False Prophet are banished to the lake of fire and all the birds eat the flesh of the armies.
Insight: I see this as the battle of Armageddon and Ezekiel 38 and 39 Gog war, that was prepared for when the 6 bowl was poured out. At this point, mankind is so deceived that they probably think aliens are coming to take over the earth. Satan and the demonic realm probably know who this is because the demons always knew and begged the Lord not to send them to the abyss before the time. This rider on the white horse is none other than our Lord, which is different from the rider on the white horse, released when the 1st seal opens. At the Lord’s first coming, his blood stained his garment but now his enemies blood will stain his garment. My position is this event takes place at the time of the rapture. The dead in Christ are the saints coming with him, their bodies are resurrected, the rapture occurs, the battle of Armageddon is swift and the 1,000 year millennial reign commences. Also, notice the Beast and False Prophet are sent to the lake of fire for deceiving people to receive the mark and leading people into worship of the image. The Lord told me in a dream that whoever gets into the lake of fire, they cannot get out.
Reference: If we deny him, he also will deny us, if we are faithless, he remains faithful because he cannot deny himself (2 Tim 2:12). Behold, I am coming quickly and my reward is with me, to give everyone according to his works (Rev 22:12). These will go off into eternal joy and those into eternal sorrow (Mathew 25). Some will rise to eternal joy and others to eternal sorrow and contempt (Dan 12). You shall worship the Lord your God and serve him only (Mat 4:10). Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will never pass away (Mat 24:25). Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth mourn (Mat 24:30). He has trodden the wine press alone and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments (Isa 63:1-3). Whom the Lord will consume with breath of his mouth and brightness of his coming (2 The 2:7). And as for you son of man, thus says the Lord, speak to every sort of bird and every beast of the field to assemble yourselves and come together from all sides to my sacrificial meal (Eze 39:17).
Chapter 20 Review
Scripture: After Armageddon, Satan is bound for 1,000 years to prevent deception of the nations during that time. John sees the souls who did not come back to life and the souls who came back to life to reign for 1,000 years. We are told this is the 1st resurrection. After the 1,000 years, Satan is released and gathers the nations, Gog and Magog, whose number is as the sand of the sea. They come up against the saints, fire comes down to destroy them and Satan is sent to the lake of fire, where the Beast and False Prophet are experiencing everlasting torment. Next, John sees a great white throne and him who sat on it has a face, which causes the earth to flee. Before him, all the dead from the sea and Hades are resurrected and the books are opened, including the Book of Life. Next, Death and Hades were cast into the last of fire, this is the 2nd death. John tells us that anyone not found in the Book Life was cast into the lake of fire.
Insight: Satan is locked away so he cannot deceive the nations again, until the 1,000 years are over. Again, if you are Amillennial, I see this as a difficult passage to interpret. When the Lord said there is an hour coming when all those in the graves will hear his voice and some will come forth to life and others to death, this tells us this event will not happen at the same time for everyone. I believe Zechariah 14 gives us some insight on Millennial life with the statement and it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. He lets us know that any nation which refuses to shall not receive rain. I do not see this after the new creation. Now, we are not told how long it takes Satan to rally the world in one final rebellion but it appears swift. Given my understanding of the Lord, it might take some years for this final assault. However, we see a large number of people being deceived and Satan’s final resting place. Ultimately, anyone whose name is not written in the Lamb’s Book of Life is cast into the lake of fire. Regardless how many rewards we receive, at the end of the day, we only want to ensure our names are written in the Book of Life.
Reference: Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven and all the tribes of the earth will mourn (Mat 24:30). At the name of Jesus every knee will bow in heaven, in earth and under the earth (Phil 2:10). All the nations will be gathered before him and he will separate them one from another as sheep or goats (Mat 25:32). Some will rise to eternal joy and happiness, others eternal sorrow and contempt (Dan 12:2). For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each may receive what has been done in the body, whether good of bad (2 Cor 5:10). Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will never (Mat 24:35). Depart from me, you cursed into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels (Mat 25:41). These are clouds without water, late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, reserved for darkness forever Jude 12). I say to you in the regeneration, you will sit on 12 thrones and judge (Mat 19:48). Behold, the days are coming says the Lord that I will perform that good thing which I have promised to the house of Israel and house of Judah. In those days and at that time, I will cause to grow up to David a Brach of Righteousness. He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell safely and this is the name by which she will be called, The Lord Our Righteousness (Jer 33:14).
Chapter 21 Review
Scripture: John sees a new heaven and earth without any sea. We receive a promise of no more pain, sorrow or death and God’s continuous presence. The Lord says it is done, I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. We are told those who overcome will inherit all things, but the cowardly, unbelieving, sexually immoral, liars, etc. will have their part in the lake of fire, which is the 2nd death. John is taken to a high mountain and shown the Lamb’s bride, a great city called New Jerusalem. The City is made of pure transparent gold and designed like a square, it’s length and breath all 12,000 furlongs. The City has 12 foundations of different precious stones and 12 gates of individual pearls having angels with the 12 tribes names. The foundations have the apostles names on them and the wall is 144 cubits thick. The City has no temple for the glory of God and the Lamb are its light. The City’s gates will never close by day and there will be no night. No one is allowed to enter the City but those written in the lambs Book of Life.
Insight: I see this as the culmination of God’s intended purpose when he created us. His purpose was to give us the opportunity to rule over his creation and worship him. However, true love must be given freely so God had to devise a test to accomplish his will. John’s reference to no more sea probably means our new bodies will not need to breathe oxygen created from water. I see the Church as New Jerusalem and God’s presence transforming us throughout eternity. I picture it similar to when the wind is blowing and the sun shining on a crystal wind chime made of all different colors. We are told for those of us who turn many to righteousness, we will shine like the stars forever and ever. The distance of 12,000 furlongs is roughly 1,380 miles. The beautiful stones and pearls could be a reference to our works. I see the names of the 12 tribes and 12 apostles as the 24 elders. However, the angels that passed their test are apart of this City because they are helping us make it to glory. The reason Johns sees no temple is because God’s presence is everywhere. Therefore, in a sense, the temple is everywhere. For those who did not make it, their part is in the lake of fire which is the 2nd death. In other words, just as we are experiencing eternal life, they are experiencing eternal death, no one goes out of existence.
Reference: The gates of the city shall be named after the 12 tribes of Israel (Eze 48:30). And the Lord God commanded the man saying of every tree of the garden you may freely eat, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat for in the day you eat of it, you will surely die (Gen 2:16). Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth (2 Pet 3:13). For as the new heaven and new earth I create remains before me, so shall your descendants (Isaiah 66:22). For I go away and prepare a place for you (John 14:1). At that time, Jerusalem shall be called the Throne of the Lord, and all the nations shall be gathered to it, to the name of the Lord, to Jerusalem. No more shall they follow the dictates of their evil hearts (Jer 3:17).
Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear for the Day will declare it. If anyone’s work endures, he will receive a reward. (1 Cor 3:12). Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief cornerstone (Eph 2:20). Coming to him as to a living stone, you also as living stones are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (1 Pet 2:4). Do you know that you are the temple of God and the Spirit of God dwells in you (1 Cor 3:16)? For we are his workmanship, created in God for good works, which he has prepared for us to walk in (Eph 2:10).
That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us in Christ (Eph 2:7). But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord (2 Cor 3:18). Then the righteous shall shine forth like the stars for ever and ever (Dan 12:3). Now we know in part, but then we shall know even as we are known (1 Cor 13).
Chapter 22 Review
Scripture: John sees a pure river of life, clear as crystal proceeding from the Throne of God and the Lamb. We are told that the tree of life is planted by this river producing monthly fruit and the leaves are used for the healing of the nations. We will see God’s face clearly and his name shall be written on our foreheads. The Lord promises us he is coming quickly and to keep the words written in this book. We are encouraged to persevere in whatever state we are living, whether good or bad. Blessed are those who do his commandments that they might have the right to the tree of life and enter the city. However, outside are the dogs, sorcerers, sexually immoral, murders, idolaters and all those practicing a lie. John is told not to seal up the words of this prophecy. Our Lord identifies himself as the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and End and the First and Last. He further identifies himself as the Root and Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star. We are given a final warning not to change the prophecy and our Lord is surely coming quickly, with his rewards in his hand to give everyone according to their works.
Insight: This final chapter gives us a little more details of life in the new creation. Remember, when God created everything and placed the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, now there is no mention of that tree. Our testing period is over! The mention of months and healing makes me believe we will experience some type of time and healing throughout eternity. I see the Lord encouraging people to remain wicked or lost as you do not have a lot of time to get right with me. Obviously, the Lord wants everyone to repent and live a holy life. For those who overcame in the Church of Philadelphia, the Lord promised to write his Father’s name as well as his own on them. Now we see the fruition of this in the new creation. Remember, Paul said that we see through a glass dimly but now everything is clear. We truly see the cost to the Godhead as well as ourself, to enter paradise. Unlike in Daniel 8 and 12, where the Lord said certain words were sealed up until the time, John is told not to seal up the words of this prophecy. My understanding is some prophecies given to Daniel cannot be interpreting correctly until the events are taking place. Our Lord reminds us that he is the Almighty God by using different titles, has authority to judge and render to every soul according to its’ works.
Reference: If you drink of this water, you will thirst again, but if you drink of water I give, you will never thirst again it will become a fountain of water springing up into eternal life (John 4:14). And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever (Gen 3:22). Then he brought me back to the door of the temple and there was water flowing under the temple (Eze 47:1). They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for medicine (Eze 47:12). Seal up the vision for it refers to many days (Dan 8:26). Go your way Daniel for the words are hidden until the end (Dan 12).
For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels then He will reward each accordingly (Mat 16:27). Who will render to each one according to his deeds, eternal life or indignation and wrath (Rom 2:6). Vengeance is Mine, I will repay says the Lord, therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him (Rom 12:19). To the end of the world, say to the daughter of Zion. Surely your salvation is coming, behold his reward is with him and his work before him. They shall call them the holy people, the redeemed of the Lord and you shall be called A City Not Forsaken (Isa 62:11). You are great in counsel and mighty in work, for your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings (Jer 32:19). Keep on hearing but do not understand, keep on seeing, but do not perceive (Isa 6:9). No one will strengthen himself who lives in iniquity (Eze 7:13). But in every nation whoever fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him (Acts 10:35). For the promise is to you and your children and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call (Acts 2:39).
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! (Phil 3:2). I was afraid and went and hid my talent in the ground, look, there you have what is yours. Our Lord said you wicked and lazy servant, you should have given invested my talent (Mat 25:25). Afterward, the other virgins came saying Lord open to us! But he said, assuredly I say to you, I do not know you (Mat 25:11). Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East and come to worship him (Mat 2:2). For we are the aroma of Christ to God, to one a fragrance from death to death and another from life to life (2 Cor 2:15). So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called but few chosen (Mat 20:16). Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, amen (Mat 6:9).
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