The Sabbath Deeper

This episode explores “Apocalyptic Consciousness” through a careful reading of 2 Thessalonians 2.  Drawing deeply from Daniel, the teachings of Jesus, and Paul’s prophetic framework, the discussion addresses alarmism, deception, and date-setting, calling believers instead to clarity, peace, and trust in God.

Key prophetic terms such as—*the man of sin*, *apostasy*, and *the restrainer*—are unpacked to show how rebellion against God leads to spiritual desolation, both personally and globally, and how these themes have unfolded throughout biblical and church history.

This episode traces the continuity of Daniel 2, 7, 8, and 11 into the New Testament and beyond, highlighting Paul’s awareness of living within the prophetic stream of history. It examines the role of nations, the tension between political powers, and the danger of misplaced loyalties, reaffirming that God’s people are called to proclaim the gospel—not political ideologies. The episode concludes with hope: despite deception, conflict, and the rise of counterfeit power, Christ’s true appearing will bring final deliverance, peace, and restoration.

The sermon explores the challenging and potentially offensive nature of apocalyptic imagery in scripture, particularly in Daniel 7, comparing its surreal and disturbing elements to various art movements like surrealism and horror genres, while emphasizing its scriptural significance and cultural relevance to Adventist identity.

It highlights how these vivid images intrigue and horrify, confronting modern sensibilities, yet serve to address real-world evils and personal struggles, urging believers to face fears and live with integrity.

Ultimately, it balances the stark realism of apocalyptic imagery with the hope, love, and grace offered through Jesus, encouraging a life of faith and courage amidst life's challenges.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan explores the problem of saying Jesus is coming "soon."  He presents 3 points, using various illustrations that can help shed light on the subject matter.

In this teaching, Pastor Jonathan looks at the five different ways in which the scriptures speak of the time of the end.

In today's teaching, Pastor Jonathan continues to explore the concepts related to the signs of the times, the end of the world, the turmoil and strife we see in our world, and how the gospel fits into it all.

In today's teaching, Pastor Jonathan explores two types of signs found in the teaching of Jesus.

In this episode I give a brief update about why I have not uploading anything since December 25, 2020.

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This is our last presentation in our 2020 7 part series on the Sabbath.  In this teaching we look at three principles that Jesus shares about keeping the Sabbath.

In this teaching we talk about certain practices that can help make Sabbath a special day.

In this teaching we explore the various passages in the Bible that have to do with "How" to keep the Sabbath.  We learn throughout it that keeping the Sabbath is more art than science.  The Sabbath is special yet sacred, and how do we wrestle and handle this tension.