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Synopsis: Israel has angered the LORD and Asaph makes a desperate heartfelt prayer to the LORD to save them. Salvation appears uncertain but ultimately God's ways are higher than our ways. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 80:1-2 John 10:14 Isaiah 40:11 John 10:11 Psalm 23:1 2 Peter 1:3 1 Peter 2:25 Exodus 13:21-22 Psalm 80:3 Exodus 19:6 Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 80:4 James 4:1-3 Psalm 79:5 Psalm 8...

As Joshua's life drew to a close, he gathered the Hebrews in Shechem for a final address and charged the people to choose if they would serve God who did everything for them or idols as their fathers did. The call to serve God in sincerity and truth is only possible for those whose hearts are inclined to Him by faith marked with obedience. Verses in order of appearance: Joshua 24:1-3 Genesis 12:6-...

Synopsis: The book of Revelation comes to a close with Jesus emphasising He is coming quickly and His reward is with Him, to give to everyone according to their works. All are invited to come to Jesus, to enter the gates of New Jerusalem and partake of the tree of life. How blessed believers are to keep the words of this prophecy, and may the grace of our LORD Jesus be with us all. Verses in order...

John described a vision of New Jerusalem descending from heaven, the incredible dwelling place of God with His people for eternity. It will never be night in this glorious city constructed of pure gold and adorned with precious stones, for the Lamb is its light. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will enter New Jerusalem, whose builder and maker is God. Verses in order o...

Synopsis: After the heaven and earth are dissolved, the new heaven and new earth will be revealed along with New Jerusalem, the holy city of God. Life for God's people in the idyllic eternal state will hardly be comparable to life on earth today because former things like death, sorrow, and pain will pass away without memory. The only way for sinners to enter heaven is to receive a new heart by fa...

After the return of Jesus to judge the earth, it will mark the beginning of His millennial reign where Satan is bound and knowledge of God will cover the earth like the sea. Satan will ultimately be loosed from his prison, go out and deceive the nations, and Jesus will destroy Satan and all His enemies--permanently. Now is the time to turn to Jesus and turn many to righteousness by faith in Him. V...

Synopsis: David praises God for His goodness and mercy and exhorts everyone to not forget all His benefits. He forgives our sins; heals our diseases; rescues from death; and shows abundant favour and mercies. He rejuvenates us and fills us with hope. As Christians, we can also bless the Lord and always remember His blessings with a grateful and humble heart. Verses in order of appearance: · Psalm...

2024-12-29 Marten Hanna 2 Corinthians 12.7-10 The Power of Christ in Our Weakness by Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: Christmas Grace: a celebration of Jesus being born into our world and He asks us to simply believe. Scriptures in order of appearance Isaiah Chapter 1:1 Chapter 7 V 1-2 V 7-8 V 9 V 10-11 V 12 V 13-4 Matthew 1: 21-23 2 Peter 2: 19-21 Chapter 8: 22 Chapter 9 V 1-2 V 6 John 3:16

Synopsis: After God's escalating judgments upon the world marked by seven seals, trumpets and bowls will come the much anticipated second coming of Jesus in glory. He will take fierce vengeance upon His enemies with His armies with Him, and the power of might of Jesus Christ will be in full view of the entire world. In light of Christ and His coming, His people ought to praise and worship the LORD...

Synopsis: In this chapter the fall of Babylon as a world economic and political system is detailed, and all rulers and merchants will lament their unexpected loss. God's judgment will come swiftly and believers are told to depart from Babylon, even as Christians today are called to repent of sin and perfect holiness in the fear of God. Verses in order of appearance: Revelation 18:1-3 Revelation 18...

In John's vision, he saw a great harlot being carried by a beast with 7 heads and 10 horns--supporting the mother of all abominations God will destroy. Instead of being faithful in the worship and praise of the one true God, apostate religion will be a pawn of the antichrist until it no longer serves his purpose. True and undefiled religion is by faith in Christ alone, and He is able to transform...

Synopsis: In this chapter, the seven bowls of God's wrath are poured out on the earth with devastating consequences. The response of those under wrath is an indictment against them, for they will blaspheme God rather than repenting and giving Him glory. God's wrath is measured and has an end, and blessed is the one who watches, looking to Jesus who is the Way. Verses in order of appearance: Revela...

Synopsis: In this chapter John saw great signs in the heavens that provided additional revelation concerning God's purposes and plans leading up to and during the Great Tribulation. In His wisdom and grace, God has made known things that will take place before the return of Christ and the signs of His coming. In Christ we can rejoice today, for believers can overcome sin and Satan by the blood of...

Synopsis: This chapter provides additional details by providing an overview of what will come to pass in the future and how Jesus will bring the rule of Satan and conflict to an end with powerful, righteous judgment. God will ensure His people are preserved and blessed while all who oppose and fight against Him will be destroyed forever without remedy. Verses in order of appearance: Revelation 14:...

In this chapter John observed seven angels emerge from the temple of God in heaven with plagues and receive seven bowls of wrath to pour out on the earth. Martyrs in heaven sang the song of Moses and the Lamb, and they proclaimed the great and marvellous works of God. We who fear God and rejoice in His grace ought to praise and worship God for His wrath righteously administered, for He is good. Ve...

Jesus Christ is the original and only Messiah who can never be duplicated, and in his vision John reveals an antichrist will arise who will imitate and impersonate Him--and many will be deceived and worship him. The false prophet will also arise and perform signs by Satan's power, compelling people to worship the image of the beast and receive his mark. The wise, presently and during the Great Tri...

An angel directed John to measure the temple, altar and those who worshipped there, and what is measurable can be known. By His grace God has revealed much we do not know, and provided insight into His two witnesses who will prophesy for 42 months in Jerusalem. Their death, resurrection and ascension prompt great praise of God by those who love Him and judgment meted out upon Jerusalem and the wor...

During an interlude between the 6th and 7th trumpet, John saw a another mighty angel who held a little open book. A voice from heaven directed him to eat the book that would be bitter in his stomach but sweet to his taste. God directs us to do the same with His word, to feed on it and be willing and obedient to His voice. Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 1:19-20 Revelation 10:1-3 Revelation 1...

Synopsis: God continues to show His authority and power as the fifth and sixth trumpets sound during the Great Tribulation, bringing torments and death like the world has never seen before. Hell and Destruction are before the LORD, and thus He knows the hearts of mankind perfectly. God looks for repentance: does He see it in you? Verses in order of appearance: Revelation 9:1-2 Revelation 12:7-9 Ro...

God created the world out of love. We love God because He first loved us. He is our source of love. He has poured love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Verses in order of appearance: 1 John 4:7,8 1 John4:19 Romans 5:5 Revelation 4:11 Luke 7:36-50 John 10:2-5 John 10:27-30 Luke 15:3-7 Referenced scriptures not displayed Romans 1:20 Matthew 18:10 John 10:30 NLT John12:45 John 14:17 Acts 17:28 Joe...

Synopsis: In John's vision, the opening of the seventh seal was followed by silence in heaven and seven angels prepared themselves to sound their trumpets. The four trumpets that sound will bring a world of unprecedented trouble upon the heavens, earth, sea and all living creatures during the Great Tribulation. Placing our faith in Jesus Christ remains man's only hope of salvation. Verses in order...

Between the opening of the sixth and seventh seal, John observed the sealing of the 144,000 of the tribes of Israel and those who came out of the Great Tribulation who praise the Lamb. The solid foundation of God stands, that the LORD knows who are His. This ought to encourage us in the church who have been raised with Christ and made to stand that we might follow His leading to depart form iniqui...

Synopsis: John was invited to come and see the corresponding results of the first six seals opened by the Lamb, Jesus Christ. While the Great Tribulation will be a period of intense trouble, it will also result in the salvation of many souls by God's grace. When the world tries in vain to hide from the wrath of the Lamb, believers can stand in faith and the Gospel because their Redeemer lives. Ver...

This chapter is a continuation of the revelation of Jesus Christ in heavenly glory. The Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Root of David alone was found worthy to open the seven seals of the scroll held by God. Jesus the Lamb of God was universally praised because He was worthy to take the scroll and open the seals, having redeemed people of every tribe, tongue and nation. Jesus does what no one e...