Rf:
lots of symbolism on the beast, the woman prostitutes, the Lamb of God, the saints.
War between the beast and the Lamb vs 13..the Lamb was referred as the Lords of Lords and King of kings vs 14..the Lamb overcome them…
who iscthe prostitute refers to? vs 5..Babylon
HL:
Peter’s confession…The Christ vs 20
Jesus’ prediction of his death and resurrection vs 22
Cost of following Jesus..deny himself and follow him…compare save his life vs lose his life for Christ vs 23-26.
Warn of anyone ashamed of him vs 26..
Mentioned how he will come again in glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels vs26.
Rf:
Just a few condensed sentences cover so much grounds.
Rf: Psalm 70, 71, NIV
King David prayed to God in his desperation for help (pray from his heart); even plea God to hurry up or not to delay His help (with expectancies) vs 5.
Ch 71, 20...how he handled troubles in his life…trusted God to restore him. How he used his lips and tongue…to praise God in worship vs 23-24.
Revelation 16:21
Rf:
..the last days..more roles and power of angels to execute God’s judgement…scary scenes; needs more research into understanding the symbols and meaning in these verses.
Luke 9:49–50
…do not stop him..if not against us us for us..also read Philippians 1:15-18…rf: Christ is preached whether from true or false motives…Paul rejoiced..attitude chosen.
Rf:
A peek into what is on King David’s heart and who he relied on God in times of trouble vs 14-18.
One verse stands out vs 34 on praising God-everybody, everything and everywhere.
34. Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them,
1. When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,
Rf: highlight is power and authority given by Jesus, not earned or studied or from experience…so is instant have it.
Revelation 15 Seven Angels and seven plagues, NIV.
Rf:
Angels are given certain power and authority to perform their roles. They play harps and sang the song of Moses vs 3. They are dressed in certain glorious ways vs 6 worshipping God.
Psalm 67:17
17. The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai into his sanctuary.
Rf:
Saints and angels…fears the wrath and fury of God vs 9…consequences of worshipping the beast and bears his mark on his forehead or on the hand…tormented with sulphur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb..smoke of torment..vs 16-20..harvest time…great winepress of God’s wrath..
Psalm 67:17, vs 35
17. The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai into his sanctuary.
He is awesome…gives power and strength to his people vs 35.
Rf:
May I experience first hand what the bible says and what is happening in reality and in my day-to-day life.
Luke 8:16
Rf: lamp purpose is to shine..to be put on a stand…we as God’s children are meant to shine
