Revelation 19:17-21;  20:1-10   Isaiah 65:17-25. 11:1, 6-10   - What is the Millennial Kingdom?   - It is the future reign of Jesus Christ on earth as He sits on David’s throne in Jerusalem.     - When will the Millennial Kingdom take place?   - It will take place after the Second Coming of Jesus.  Revelation 19:11-21     - Who will be in the Millennial Kingdom?   - Only believers will enter the kingdom - followers of Jesus.   - Believers with glorified bodies (Those raptured - church, Tribulation martyrs; and Old Testament Saints)   - Believers with earthly, natural bodies (Believing Jews & Believing Gentiles from many nations)     - What will happen during the Millennial Kingdom?   Revelation 20:1-6   - Satan will be bound for 1000 years in prison.  Revelation 20:1-3 - Jesus will sit on David’s throne in Jerusalem and will rule and reign.  Isaiah 9:7 - Tribulation believers who have been martyred will rise from the dead and will reign with Jesus for 1000 years.  Revelation 20:4 - It will be paradise regained on earth.  Love, joy, and peace.  Isaiah 65:17-25;  Isaiah 11:1, 6-10     - How will the Millennial Kingdom end?  Revelation 20:7-10   - After 1000 years, Satan will be released from prison. - Satan will deceive the nations - many - multitude. - Satan will gather them for war against the saints and Jesus in Jerusalem. - God will send fire down from heaven and devour them. - Satan is thrown in the lake of fire to be there forever.     - Great White Throne Judgment:  Revelation 20:11-14     - NEW HEAVEN - NEW EARTH - NEW JERUSALEM:  Revelation 21       Are you prepared for the END TIMES?   #PreparednotSacred

The Seven-Year Tribulation is a time when God will discipline Israel and judge unbelievers. Scripture confirms two truths: God is in control, and His Word is true.

Key Prophetic Events

• Daniel 9:24-27 and Matthew 24:15, 21-22 describe the Tribulation, divided into two halves. The “abomination of desolation” marks the start of the Great Tribulation.
• Revelation 5 reveals Jesus as the only one worthy to bring judgment, which unfolds through the Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls.

Judgments

1. Seals (Revelation 6): Antichrist's rise, global war, famine, mass death, and natural disasters.
2. Trumpets (Revelation 8-9): Earth’s destruction, poisoned waters, demonic torment, and immense loss of life.
3. Bowls (Revelation 16): Painful sores, all water turning to blood, scorching heat, darkness, and the final earthquake.

Response: Remember God is sovereign. Live holy, expectant lives, and urgently share Jesus' love, knowing these events will happen.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18;  1 Corinthians 15:51-52;  Revelation 19:11-16   - What is the Rapture?  1 Thess. 4:17   - to be caught up = rapto, which means to seize, to carry off   1.   At the Rapture: the Church (Believers) will meet Jesus in the air.  1 Thess. 4:17       At the Second Coming:  Jesus will return with His Church (Believers) to the earth.  Revelation 19:14     2.   The Rapture occurs before the 7-Year Tribulation.  1 Thess. 5:9.  Revelation 3:10   The Second Coming of Jesus occurs at the end of the 7-Year Tribulation.  Revelation 6-19     3. The Rapture is an act of deliverance for believers from the wrath (judgment) of God.  1 Thess. 4:13-17;  5:9   The Second Coming of Jesus is an act of judgment on all unbelievers.  Revelation 19:11-16     4.  The Rapture of the Church will be done unexpectedly and instantly.  1 Corinthians 15:51-52.  1 Thess. 5:2   The Second Coming of Jesus will be visible to all.  Revelation 1:7.  Matthew 24:29-30     5.   The Rapture of the Church could happen at any moment.   The Second Coming of Jesus will occur after many other end-time events take place.     So what does this mean for me?   Be Prepared - Not Scared   Live each day ready to meet Jesus.   Tell loved ones and friends who are not prepared.

2 Chronicles 34

 

Lessons for Us

1. Josiah heard the Word of God.

2. Josiah responded to what he heard.

3. Josiah pursued deeper understanding of God’s Word.

4. Josiah shared God’s Word with others.

5. Josiah rescued his generation.

Are we living in the end times?  The Last Days   If so, how are we to live?   - The disciples asked Jesus, “Tell us when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and the end of the age?”  Matthew 24:3     - SIGNS of the END TIMES   - Spiritual Signs:   Matthew 24:4-5   Negative - False prophets, false teachers, false Christ,  Many will be misled.    Positive - Great outpouring of the Holy Spirit.  Joel 2:28-29;  Acts 2 The Gospel will be preached to the whole world.  Matthew 2414     - Nature Signs:   Luke 21:11.  Matthew 24:7-8     - Social Signs:   2 Timothy 3:1-4     - Technology Signs:     - Political Signs:   Matthew 24:7     - So, according to the signs, YES, we are living in the END TIMES.   - If so, how are we to live? 2 Peter 3:11-12   - Live in holy conduct and godliness - Live expecting and looking for the coming of the Day of God.   “Be prepared, not scared"

What storm are you in right now?   The Big Question in the storm is, “Where is God?”   Mark 4:35-41   - You can be assured of God’s presence in the storm.  Vs. 35-38   - God’s presence is with you in the storm.   - Jesus is in the boat.    - You can experience God’’s peace in the storm.  Vs. 39-40.   - Jesus rebuked the wind and the waves. v. 39 - Jesus rebuked the disciples. v. 40   - God’s peace is available to you in the storm.  (Philippians 4:6-7)   - You will be in awe of God’s power in the storm.  v. 41   - God’s power is revealed to you in the storm.   What storm are you in right now?  Where is God?

Key Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

 

Paul continues with his instructions (I Thes. 5:12-22): • Respect your spiritual leaders • Live in peace • Warn the idle • Encourage the timid • Help the weak • Be patient with everyone • Be kind • Be joyful • Pray Continually • Give thanks • Don't quench the Spirit  - Believe the Word • Test everything • Hold on to the TRUTH • Avoid all evil

Right in the middle of these instructions is the call to PRAY CONTINUALLY!

 

...PRAYER is LIVING in the PRESENCE of God!

 

1. Prayer CONNECTS us into the POWER of God.

2. Prayer CAUSES Things to Happen!

3. Prayer OPENS our EYES to Watch God Work!

Ephesians 6:10-12   30 Day Prayer Challenge September 1-30   - Ephesians 6:10-12   - STAND FIRM = is a military term that speaks of holding your ground while under attack.     - STAND FIRM in the strength of the Lord.  v. 10   - You can be greatly used of God when you acknowledge and admit you can’t do something in your strength and ability.   - In Jesus, you have every resource you need to STAND FIRM.   - How is this accomplished?  Putting on the full armor of God.  v. 11a     - STAND FIRM against the schemes of the devil.  v. 11-12   - The devil opposes everything God does.   - The struggle is real.  It is a life and death, hand-to-hand combat against the enemy.   - The struggle is not against a person.   - The struggles is against   - rulers & powers = high ranking demons   - world forces of this darkness = demons of nations and political systems that oppose God.   - spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places = demons involved in the most vile and perverted sins.      So STAND FIRM: In the strength of the Lord Against the schemes of the devil

Luke 11:1;  Matthew 6:9-13   How comfortable are you praying?  In private?  In public?   - Definition of Prayer:  Prayer is communication between God our heavenly Father with one or more of His children.   All communication involves both talking and listening.   - “It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him,  Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught His disciples.  Luke 11:1   - Pray then in this way:  Matthew 6:9-13   - Our Heavenly Father is a Personal God.  “Our Father who is in heaven”   - Our Heavenly Father is a Praiseworthy God.  “Hallowed be Your name.”   - Our Heavenly Father is a Purposeful God.  “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”   - Our Heavenly Father is a Providing God.  “Give us this day our daily bread.”   - Our Heavenly Father is a Pardoning God.  “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”   - Our Heavenly Father is a Protecting God.  “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”   - Our Heavenly Father is the ALL Powerful God.  “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.”     - I challenge you to join me in praying this prayer every day for the month of September.  30 day prayer challenge.

Text:  Matthew 16:18;  Ephesians 1:22-23;  Romans 12:4-5;  1 Corinthians 12:13-27;  Matthew 20:28   In Church:  Whose Church is it?  Matthew 16:18   In Church:  What does it mean?     - Church = ekklesia = assembly, “called-out ones”   In Church:  Jesus is the Head of His Church:  Ephesians 1:22-23   In Church:  The Church is the Body of Christ.  Romans 12:4-5;   - You are part of His body.  1 Corinthians 12:13-27 - You are part of something bigger than you. - Every part is important.  Why?  v. 18 - You work as one (unity) within the body.  v. 25 - You care for others and you are cared for In Church.  Vs. 25-26   In Church:  You will serve others.  Matthew 20:28