The UnSafe Bible

Making assumptions is a dangerous habit to get into. It can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, confusion, and maybe even a loss of a friendship or two. Even more dangerous, though, is if you begin to make assumptions about what the Bible says. The book of Revelation can seem incredibly weird and confusing at times. It's easy to begin to assign our own meanings to some of the passages. But today,...

No matter how often a musical piece is practiced, there is always the chance that the wrong note will be played at the wrong time. However, the angels in heaven who have been tasked with blowing the trumpet to announce the end have been practicing for a.....long.....time! This note has been planned and anticipated since the dawn of creation. It won't be played at the wrong time or out of key! In t...

When you think of angels, you probably think of God's helpers, those who protect and guide. But come the last day, these cherubs will become avenging beings. God turns from grace to judgment, and the angels become flame throwers and warriors. Today Pastor Ken explains when the Lord opens the seventh seal, all of heaven takes notice. The angles have been prepared for this time. They know it's part...

Have you heard the phrase, the calm before the storm? In today's lesson with Pastor Ken, you'll see something similar will happen before the day of reckoning. Silence, in the book of Revelation, is followed by judgment. God will bring His decision, and all will fall silent before His throne. This event can't be missed. Christ's people will be spared this final proclamation; the wicked and those wh...

When I mention the select 144,000 of Revelation, your mind thinks of some things you've heard about these people. Some religions claim these are the cream of the crop, chosen because of their deeds on earth. But as you'll hear in today's message with Pastor Ken, these individuals are never referred to as 'the church.' 'The church' is another way of describing Christ's followers, his bride. If thes...

The Apostle Paul details several angels partaking in the events of the end days, as found in Revelation. God sends these angels to complete a task. In today's lesson with Pastor Ken, you'll see there will be times when the angels bring protection and peace amid death and destruction. Parts of the earth will be consumed with fire, while other areas experience protection by the angels. The Lord's ju...

Angels and divine beings are part of God's creation. They, like us, are created for a purpose. God guides and directs the angels to perform tasks and jobs. Today Pastor Ken shares how God has given his earthly children unique talents designed to advance His kingdom on Earth. The Bible details several spiritual gifts, but these lists are not exhaustive. For example, an auto mechanic is not listed a...

People often like to pick and choose what scripture they want to read rather than giving equal attention to every book. Trust me, I get it, some of the books are tougher to understand than others. You may think that Revelation is one not to worry about because surely it won’t happen in your lifetime. Well, I’d encourage you to think again and consider the way that current events are lining up with...

I bet that you weren’t expecting to learn about string theory today. As scientists and mathematicians learn more about the way that God has ordered the universe, it reveals more beauty and strikes awe at the grandness of God and his creation. In the book of Revelation, we are told of unexplainable things happening. But are they really without a possible explanation? In today's message, Pastor Ken...

The book of Revelation is one that often can leave you with more questions than answers. One of the big questions is whether or not many of the events described are to be taken literally or as a metaphor. For example, will the anti-Christ really have supernatural power? How about, is the sky really going to be rolled up like a scroll? If you’ve ever wondered about these things, then you don’t want...

When you think about people coming to know Christ, have you ever considered those left on earth after the rapture begins? Interestingly enough, The book of Revelation talks about what will happen to those left behind. It says that many will be saved even after the rapture has begun. Unfortunately, in light of the persecution that will take place, it will cost them their lives. Pastor Ken will cont...

Do you like sci-fi movies? How about the movies that take place as the world is ending? You know, the ones with the Mt Everest-sized tsunami…or the ones with the storm that causes the next ice age. What they usually all have in common is bad acting and a low production budget. Well, on a more serious note, the Bible tells us what the end of time will be like. In today's message, Pastor Ken will co...

The idea of thousands of divine beings rebelling against God is hard to imagine. The book of Revelation gives us insight into the reality of the spiritual realm that we cannot see. If you think it’s a bunch of babies with angel wings, well…think again. While Revelation is chalked full of unique and otherworldly imagery, it also tells us what the end of time will be like. In today’s message, Pastor...

If you’ve been traveling with us through the book of Revelation, you know it’s really heavy. There’s so much suffering and hardship in store for this world. But through all this darkness, the light of God will shine even brighter. The good news is that Jesus came to rescue you from your brokenness, and sin pierces the dark to give you hope and a future. In today’s message, Pastor Ken urges you to...

Eternal life without God isn’t a joyride. It’s not some great party where you can live it up and do whatever you want. It’s dark and painful. Separation from God for all time will be agonizing. And that’s why Pastor Ken is reminding you today that there’s another way. You can follow Jesus, give Him your heart, and ask Him to forgive you for the ways you’ve messed up. He loves you and died on the c...

You make thousands of choices every day. From the moment you’re conscious in the morning to the time you close your eyes at night, you’re making decisions about what you’ll do or not do. Pastor Ken talks about the most crucial decision you will ever make today. It’s the question that everyone must answer at some point: Will you turn to Jesus, admit your brokenness, and ask Him to cover your sins?...

Peace seems like a pipe dream these days. There’s a new conflict in the news every time you turn around. As you’ll see in today’s passage, the current unrest is nothing compared to what will happen before the Lord returns to usher in His Kingdom. Pastor Ken explains how God will give the rider on the red horse the authority to remove peace from the world. Everything from your family to global rela...

You’ve heard of a wolf in sheep’s clothing before. It’s the idea that something dangerous is disguised as harmless or beneficial. Well, that’s how you could describe how Satan will present himself during the end. Pastor Ken shares that Satan will appear on a white horse like Jesus, offering people false peace and security. His disguise will trick people for a while, but eventually, he’ll show his...

There’s so much in the book of Revelation that seems pretty. It’s full of descriptions that you may find crazy or hard to understand. Pastor Ken wants to help you better grasp what’s happening in this section of Revelation. He points out the connections between what will happen in the end and things that have already happened in the Old Testament. You’ll see how the spiraling sevens described when...

Movies may depict it, but can you imagine what it would be like if millions of people disappeared instantly? In today’s edition of The UnSafe Bible, Pastor Ken invites you to think about what could happen when God’s people are taken out of this world in the church's rapture. He walks you through some of the ways this might affect daily life. From health care to food to government to relationships-...

God has an enemy. His name is Satan, and he wants to destroy everything God loves. That means you’re on his list. Satan’s goal is to steal, kill, and beat in any way he can. He uses tricks and lies to get you to follow his practices instead of God’s. You see, that’s precisely what happens during the end times. The Apostle Paul tells us that Satan comes masquerading as a good guy, as someone like J...

Have you ever been a part of a conversation where everyone else was talking about something you didn’t know anything about? Maybe they were discussing a shared experience, a situation at work, or people you don’t know. It was probably hard to follow along. Today, Pastor Ken explains that something similar happens when we try to understand what’s going on in today’s passage. He encourages you to pu...

Differences and distinctions are on a lot of people’s minds lately. It’s a hot topic. There’s so much floating around about how people are different that it’s easy to lose sight of how we’re the same. Today, Pastor Ken reminds you that there’s unity in the Lord. When you admit how you’ve missed the mark and ask Jesus to rescue you, you are welcomed into a beautifully diverse and unique family. Bec...

Waiting is hard sometimes. But doesn’t it feel amazing when the waiting is finally over? Sometimes, the joy you feel in those moments bubbles out of you. That’s precisely what Pastor Ken describes in today’s teaching. This planet and everything in it has been broken for a very long time, waiting until the day the Lord would make it new. And won’t that be a glorious day? You’ll see how the earth an...

The Bible was written over hundreds of years by many different people doesn’t take away from its harmony. That’s because the Spirit of God was inspiring every word those people wrote down. Pastor Ken points out in today's message how John, the author of the book of Revelation, ties the Old Testament description of the Lion of Judah to the New Testament imagery of the Lamb of God. You’ll see how th...