Harvest Church of Minden

Rev 14. Looking at the contrast between the system of the Antichrist and the reign of the Lamb that will be coming, we see the eternal gospel being preached, the fallen of Babylon, and the judgement that awaits all those who take the mark of the beast. As believers, we are called to endure as we await his return, sharing the gospel with urgency as our hearts weep for the lost around us. 

Rev. 13 As we look at the first and the second beasts we see the authority that they will have over the earth, along with the deception that will control the world. The saints are called to faithfully endure. In this age, we will face idols that usurp authority and world systems that will deceive us from following the Lord. We need to be prepared to be faithful to the Lord.

Rev. 12 The last part of the tribulation kicks off with the history of Satan and his pursuit of the children of God. He has accused the believer endlessly, but by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony, they are conquerors.

Rev. 11  Today we unpack the millennial temple, the two witnesses, the beast, and the seventh trumpet. In times of confusion, God is still sovereign. Believers are called to bear faithful witness, endure opposition, and trust that God will ultimately bring victory and justice. He is our hope. He is our savior and coming king.

Rev 10. There is another interruption in the judgments being passed down. This time in the trumpets as the mighty angel declares the finality coming in the 7th trumpet and the charge to John to prophesy again as he is given the scroll to eat.

Rev 9. In the 5th and 6th trumpet judgments, we see the people of the earth tormented by demons and killed in judgment. Yet the people would rather long for death, than repent of their idolatry and sins. We need to heed the warning of a merciful God.

Rev. 8  The silence of Heaven shows the stillness of the situation as the seventh seal is opened and the trumpets introduced. The first 4 trumpets deal with the creation. In reverent awe, we need to understand the warnings of God as they are given, and repent, trusting in the plans of God. 

Rev. 7 Today our focus is on those sealed by God, that he is to be praised for salvation, and that he is our shelter. So many days our praise can be divided and selfish, we need to focus on Him.

Rev. 6:9-17 The scenes of heaven and earth are astonishing for John as the 5th and 6th seal are opened. And when faced with the judgment of the one seated on the throne and the lamb, the question of who can stand is asked of everyone. When faced with the justice of God, only those sheltered in Christ are able to stand.

Rev. 6:1-8 Today we begin the look at the seal judgments and cover some companion passages to Revelation to give an overview of the coming judgment of God. (the recording starts in the middle of reading scripture.)

Rev. 5 Today we look at the importance and meaning of the scroll and the worthiness of Christ who is the Lion and Judah and the Lamb of God. He is worthy of praise!

Rev. 4 John is taken up to heaven and views the throne room of God. He stands before the King and Creator of the universe and takes in his holiness. How often are we meditating on the holiness of God to impact our understanding of the gospel message.

Rev 3:14-22 Discussing the lukewarm church can be challenging as we look at ourselves. The heart issue of pride can be deceiving and distracting to the church, especially to a self-sufficient body. The zeal for the Lord needs to be rooted in our faith trust and dependence on Him as we repent and root out the issue of pride. 

Rev. 3:7-13 The church at Philadelphia is a model church with an open door for evangelism as they do not deny the name of Christ and hold fast to his word. They are given 6 promises. The promises of God are something that we hold onto as believers to encourage us to be strong in the faith. 

Rev. 2:18-29 Not dealing with the temptations of personality, authority, theology and morality led to corruption for this church as they followed Jezebel rather than Christ. We all need to be aware of the heart issues that can plague us. 

Rev. 3:1-6 The church that had a reputation for being alive, but was actually dead implores us to consider our spiritual condition. Jesus gives 5 imperatives for this church that we must reflect on as well. 

Rev. 2:12-17 The church at Pergamum is a portrait of when comprise enters the church. The areas of morality and theology were weaknesses where the state and culture that influenced the church to compromise their beliefs. 

Rev. 2:8-11 The suffering and persecuted church is a reality that many in America cannot fathom. But as our brothers and sisters throughout the world experience trials and tribulations, we need to use the grace and freedom we have to advance the kingdom forward, and lift up, support and encourage those worldwide.

Rev. 2:1-7 Beginning a look at the seven churches, we dive into the good, the bad, the corrections and the commendations and how Jesus is speaking to the church. This applies for us today in order for us to remember our first love.

John 15 Steve Kiesel As we look at the bible, we see giants of the faith. All of them got there through small steps of faith. Praising God for who he is and knowing the gravity of love of God that impacts our life. This allows us to leave footprints because we are abiding in Him, and Him in us. 

2 Sam 22, Romans 6:16-19 Steve Kiesel  Victory in Jesus has great meaning and implications for us to understand the deliverance that Christ has given us. D-Day, also means we live in debt, where we are slaves to Christ and righteousness. We also are to delight in the Lord. 

Ex. 3:1-15 Steve Kiesel  Understanding how God will recycle and repurpose people to fulfill his Word and will in order to live for Him. 

Rev 1:9-20 John sees the portrait of Jesus, a man he knew intimately as a beloved disciple and this appearance causes him to fall on his face. How are we visualizing Jesus in our everyday life?

Rev. 1:1-8 Looking at the prologue and the greeting, we see the emphasis being placed on Jesus Christ for this revelation. We see who he is, and what is to happen soon. We also get a portrait of the trinity, the second coming, and the gospel message.

An overview of the book of Revelation, going over some terms, camps, interpretations, and what to look out for as we begin this study.