Guest sermon from Mr. Frank Wang.

Revelation 20:7-15 we see the defeat of Satan and the great white throne judgment. Ultimately, there is no opposition to Christ that can succeed and on last day Satan himself will be thrown into lake of fire along with everyone whose name is not found in book of life. God's judgment will be perfectly just, giving to each one according to his works. Therefore, exhortation is clear: flee to Christ that you might be saved.

In Genesis 27:1-45 Jacob deceives his father and steals Esau's blessing. Everyone in this narrative seems to be sinning constantly, except God, who overrules all sin to His own holy and gracious ends.

Revelation 20:4-6 is one of the most controversial passages in the Bible. What does the millennium refer to? In this sermon, Pastor Grasso defends the amillennial position but also highlights the pastoral concerns of the passage. If the "first resurrection" refers to entrance into heaven upon death, the point is that ultimately death is pathway to life for the Christian, for he will be with Christ. This precious truth is meant to give strength to the weak and comfort for the oppressed in the midst of a weary life since our light and momentary afflictions are preparing an eternal weight of glory.

In Genesis 26:12-33 Isaac faces conflict in the Promised Land. Though he has received the blessings of his father Abraham he still suffers in this life. What are we to think about this? God tells him twice in this chapter that He is with Isaac, and this is something we are to remember as well: God is with us when we suffer.

In Revelation 20:1-3 Satan is bound for a thousand years. What does this refer to? Who does the binding? What does it mean that Satan is bound? Pastor Grasso addresses these questions, as well as others, in this sermon. Ultimately, it is the binding of Satan, accomplished by Christ, that sets the stage for the ingathering of the nations, which has been happening since Pentecost.

In Genesis 26:6-11 we see that Isaac has not only inherited his father's blessings but also his father's sins. This is a sobering warning to all of us. There is a generational nature to sin just as there is a generational nature to blessings. Let us, therefore, strive to live holy lives.

In Revelation 19:11-21 we see a picture of the last day. What will happen? Though many parts of the book of Revelation are difficult to interpret, the basic message here is clear: Christ will return and defeat His enemies. Every enemy will be defeated. What should you do then? Endure suffering faithfully if a Christian. Turn to Christ if you are not.

In Genesis 26:1-5 we see that Isaac inherits the blessings of his father. What we see established in the book of Genesis is that God's promises are often generational. This ought to inform our prayers and our work as parents. May God grant that our children would call upon God according to His grace, that He would be their God as well as ours.

In Revelation 19:9-10 we see John falling down before an angel; however, he is told to get off the ground because the angel is merely a servant like John. It is the testimony of Jesus, not angels or Mary or the saints, that is the spirit of prophecy.