Notes: The Wrath of the Lamb – Understanding Bible Prophecy

Session Overview
- Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Host: L. David Harris
- Program: Your Daily Portion
- Topic: How to Study Bible Prophecy – The Wrath of the Lamb
- Platform: Online broadcast and community at yourdailyportion.com
- Theme: The paradoxical concept of the "wrath of the Lamb" and its implications for believers and non-believers in the context of the end times.

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Key Concepts and Sections

1. The Paradox of the Wrath of the Lamb
- Key Question: “What is the wrath of the Lamb?”
- The Lamb is a symbol of Christ, traditionally seen as gentle and sacrificial.
- The idea of a lamb expressing wrath is paradoxical and meant to provoke thought.
- Quote: “Have you ever seen lambs or sheep? What does that even mean? Lamb, lambs, wrath. Like what?”
- Study Tip: Use the analogy of a lion and a lamb – Christ is both gentle and mighty. In His final act of judgment, the Lamb becomes the Lion of Judah.

2. Biblical Reference: Revelation 6:12–17
- Main Scripture: “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake…” (Revelation 6:12)
- Key Details:
- Cosmic disturbances: darkened sun, blood-red moon
- Earthquake and falling stars
- People cry out to be hidden from the face of God and the wrath of the Lamb
- Quote: “The face that should have been their comfort becomes their terror.”
- Study Tip: Use the mnemonic “COSMIC JUDGMENT” to remember the signs – Cosmic events, Earthquake, Stars falling, Mountains and rocks, People hiding, Wrath, Lamb.

3. Theological Insight: Christ’s Sacrifice vs. Final Judgment
- Jesus as the Sacrificial Lamb:
- Silent before His accusers (Isaiah 53:7)
- Took on the wrath of God for our sins
- Contrast:
- Jesus endured wrath to spare us from it.
- Those who reject Christ will face the wrath of the Lamb in the final judgment.
- Quote: “He died the death that we deserve so we can have the life that he deserves.”
- Study Tip: Use the analogy of a courtroom – Jesus is both the Advocate and the Judge. He took the penalty so we wouldn’t have to face it.

4. The Final Rejection and Fear of God
- Response of the Lost:
- Recognize God’s reality but do not seek mercy.
- Cry out for hiding from the face of God and the Lamb.
- Not repentant, only fearful.
- Quote: “They recognize the truth but refuse to surrender to it.”
- Connection to Adam and Eve:
- Like Adam in the Garden, they hide in fear and shame.
- Their separation is now irreversible.
- Study Tip: Use the framework of “Hiding vs. Healing” – Those who rejected God’s offer of salvation can no longer accept it and now fear His presence.

5. Lesson 1: People Are Lost Not Because They Were Uninformed
- Key Point: Final judgment is not due to ignorance, but rejection.
- Quote: “People will be lost not because they were uninformed. There's no new information, but because they refused to believe.”
- Study Tip: Use the phrase “Truth Delayed, Not Denied” to remember that God’s patience is not a sign of cancellation.

6. Lesson 2: Delay Is a Gift of Mercy
- Key Point: God delays judgment to give people time to repent.
- Quote: “Delay is a gift of mercy, not a cancellation of prophecy.”
- Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
- Study Tip: Use the analogy of a pregnancy – Just because the baby isn’t born yet doesn’t mean it won’t come. The delay is purposeful and full of hope.

7. Lesson 3: Christ’s Coming Will Be Sudden to the Unprepared
- Key Point: The Second Coming will be unexpected for those not watching.
- Quote: “Suddenly to those who are unprepared.”
- Scripture Reference: Matthew 24:39 – “And they knew not until the flood came. Just like in Noah’s day…”
- Study Tip: Use the “Noah’s Ark Analogy” – Just as only those inside were saved, only those in Christ will be ready.

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Actionable Takeaways
- Be Prepared: Watch and wait for Christ’s return.
- Share the Gospel: Delay is mercy; use the time to reach others.
- Examine Your Heart: Are you hiding from God or drawing near to Him?
- Seek Mercy While It’s Available: The door will not remain open forever.

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Study Tips and Memory Aids

Mnemonics
- COSMIC JUDGMENT – Remember the signs in Revelation 6
- Hiding vs. Healing – Understand the final response of the lost

Analogies
- Lion and the Lamb – Christ is gentle now, but will be mighty in judgment.
- Pregnancy Analogy – Delay is purposeful and full of hope.
- Noah’s Ark – Only those inside (in Christ) will be saved.

Frameworks
- Three Lessons from the Wrath of the Lamb:
1. People are lost not because they were uninformed, but because they refused to believe.
2. Delay is a gift of mercy, not a cancellation of prophecy.
3. Christ’s coming will be sudden to the unprepared.

Reflection Questions
- Are you prepared for Christ’s return?
- Are you hiding from God or drawing near?
- Are you using the delay as an opportunity to grow and share the Gospel?

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