The shocking truth. Even though judgments are escalating, people's hearts are so hardened that they refuse to repent.

The resurrection of Jesus changed everything. See the empty tomb with the awe and holy trembling of the women that first Easter morning.

The 6th trumpet blows and God releases four fallen angels who bring an overwhelming demonic army that kills 1/3 of the earth's population. These terrifying creatures are being used by God, under his sovereignty, to not only bring judment but as a final warning to repent. Unbelievably, the world still refuse to turn to God.

The Triumphal Entry is designed to demonstrate the attributes of the king. Unlike other kings, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem tells a story that confronts the expectations of the people. The true King Jesus still confronts us today. The question isn’t just whether you’ll accept Jesus, it’s will you bow to the King.

In the previous passage, John tells us what the demonic locust hoard does. He now switches to a descriptioin of the locusts. This description cannot be read as purely physical appearnce because each item in the description is an image to help us be able to understand and discern who this demonic hoard really is.

Jesus has laid out what a generous life looks like. It is time to put them into practice and begin living a generous life by taking the next step in faith.

The 5th Trumpet demands careful exegesis of the text because of the apocalyptic imagery and OT references, images, and allusions if we are to hear what God is saying to us through the text and not get caught up in the sensationalism.

A central theme throughout the Bible is caring for the poor or those who have a need. Jesus talks about the foolishness of storing up excess treasures on earth for tomorrow and missing the joy of being generous today.

The Parable of the Talents shows that God gives to each person and we are accountable to our Master in how we use his gifts. Jesus teaches us about stewardship.

As the trumpet judgments unfold, we see God's all consuming fire for judgment and purification as well as his sovereign authority. Learning to read these judgments as apocolyptic literature using Old Testament imagery is the key to understanding what's taking place.