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Most of us have heard the expression: "the handwriting is on the wall" -- meaning something dire is about to happen. In this study in Daniel, Pastor Mat looks at the origin of that idiom, from an event in the life of King Belshazzar. We also look at the consequences of worshipping the Living God plus anything or anyone else. Finally, we get reassurance that God is in control -- even when He allows evil people to temporarily rule in the world.

Pastor Igor points out the earthly reality of the injustice and oppression of mankind. Then he offers hope detailing the heavenly perspective of believing in the ultimate justice of God.

In this stirring message, Pastor Mat reminds us that no matter what we may have to endure in this life, if we are believers in Christ ultimately...WE WIN!

The Apostle John's vision continues as he sees a mighty angel, standing with one foot on land and one on the sea. In his hand is a little book. A voice from heaven instructs John to take the book and then eat it. In his mouth it is sweet, but in his belly it is bitter. What is this book? Why is it both bitter and sweet?

The LORD has His ways of showing people that He is God...and we are not. In his own words in Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar shares his harrowing story of how God brought him to a place of finally acknowledging the Supreme King of the Universe. Pastor Mat points out that his testimony is a lesson to all of us: if we are humble and honest with God, He won't have to cut us down like He did Nebuchadnezzar.

From the illustration of God's law concerning marriage, the Apostle Paul teaches that we were once all "married" to sin, but are now free to be united to Jesus Christ. Pastor Mat points out the resulting conflict between the two natures and how we can choose to follow the new nature. He also addresses the question of whether or not we need to be experientially perfect before serving God.

Pastor Mat tackles a difficult portion of Scripture dealing with the fifth and sixth Trumpet Judgements. Who is the star that falls from heaven and opens the bottomless pit? And how can a pit be bottomless? Are the locusts that are released insects or something even more sinister? Who is on the earth at this time? It's a exciting study on some dire events.

In this study on how to resist temptation, Markus takes us through three ways in which temptation can actually result in strengthening our faith.

Pastor Jim Malkemes stresses the importance of staying connected to God. From this story about Naomi and Ruth, he warns us that when we disconnect we find ourselves returning to a place of unholiness, from which the Lord has already delivered us. We need to stay in the place of blessing, even when we go through trials.

Do we try to avoid the fiery trials in our lives? Of course we do. It's human nature. But those trials will come, and we learn from Daniel Chapter Three that Jesus will be with us in the midst of those trials if we hold fast our faith and trust in Him.

Is the book of Revelation meant to be understood in chronological order? Do the various judgments happen separately, or do they overlap? These are some questions Pastor Mat deals with as we continue our series in Revelation with Chapter 8, and the first four of the trumpet judgments.