LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

When Jesus comes back as King of kings and Lord of lords we will rejoice for our hope will be realized. However, the nations of the world will mourn because they believe in the wrong man and have lived in immorality. He comes in judgment this time. Acts 1:9-11 Immediately after Jesus left it was announced that he is coming back. Daniel 7:13-14 Matthew 24:15, 21, 29-31 Everyone will know, it is not in secret. Matthew 26:64; Revelation 1:7 Revelation 19:1 Hallelujah means Praise Yahweh. 2 The great harlot – Revelation 17:5,18 Revelation 17:9 Seven mountains – Rome, Old Babylon restored, Jerusalem? Revelation 17:15-18 God used the ten kings and the beast to destroy Babylon. 2 Kings 17:7-18; Isaiah 10:5-6 God used Assyria to punish Israel. Revelation 19:2-7 The Lamb is Jesus; the bride is the saints. v.15 – 1:12-19 19:20 The beast and the false prophet are the first cast into the lake of fire. Jesus defeats all the evil ones. He is coming back as King of kings and Lord of lords! Philippians 2:10-11 Matthew 24:36-51 Be on alert – he is coming back!The post The End of the World 3: Christ Comes to Defeat Evil first appeared on Living Hope.

The Bible describes the antichrist in three main parts of the Bible: Daniel 7; 2 Thessalonians 2; and Revelation 13. Pulling these together, we get a lot of information about what this evil king will do. Daniel 7:2-8, 19 The prophet Daniel had a vision of four beasts coming out of the sea. The fourth one was an unstoppable monster, destroying everything in its path. Daniel 7:23-25 The fourth beast was a symbol, representing a kingdom with a global reach and ten kings. Daniel 7:9-11 Thankfully Daniel also saw a judgment scene in which God sat at court and passed judgement, resulting in the destruction of the beast. Daniel 7:13-14, 25-27 Ultimately, the kingdoms of the world will come under the Son of Man’s rule. Then the people of God will co-rule with the Son of Man over the kingdom forever. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Paul also spoke of the antichrist figure, calling him the lawless one and providing more information. This arrogant man will enter the temple and claim to be god, something Jesus called an abomination of desolation (Mat 24:15-16, 21). Revelation 13:1-8, 11-18 John the Revelator brought much new insight into who the antichrist will be. We learn also about the false prophet and the mark of the beast. Although theories abound about all of this, the simple takeaway is that you should train yourself in faithfulness and discernment today. Should you live to see the awful antichrist, you will likely also live to see the true Christ coming in his glory to bring vengeance and lasting peace.The post The End of the World 2: Beware of the Antichrist first appeared on Living Hope.

– Daniel anticipates unparalleled distress, deliverance, and resurrection. (Daniel 12:1–3) – Jesus warns of great tribulation and calls his followers to endurance: “he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” (Matthew 24:13, KJV) – The abomination of desolation and the revealing of lawless opposition signal the unfolding crisis, without establishing its exact starting date. (Matthew 24:15–21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–8) – Believers in Christ share Abraham’s promises and are grafted in, while Israel’s identity remains significant. (Galatians 3:29; Romans 11:17–29) – Revelation describes war, scarcity, persecution, and pressure to compromise worship. God calls his people to remain faithful. (Revelation 6; 13–14) – The seals, trumpets, and bowls reveal judgment, while the Lamb shepherds those coming out of great tribulation. (Revelation 6–9; 16; 7:14–17) – Christ’s appearing brings deliverance and resurrection hope: “so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17, KJV; 2 Thessalonians 1:7) – God promises a renewed creation: “Behold, I make all things new.” (Revelation 21:5, KJV) – Our response: waiting expectantly, watching and praying, working enthusiastically, and worshiping wholeheartedly. – God and the Lamb are worthy of praise. We worship now by faith, all to the glory of God the Father. (Revelation 4:11; 5:12–13; Philippians 2:11)The post The End of the World 1: Great Tribulation first appeared on Living Hope.

Psalm 33:6, 9 God’s words are powerful; by them he created everything. Genesis 1:20-22, 27-28 A blessing from God has a massive effect. Genesis 12:1-3 God’s blessing on Abraham and Sarah was contingent on their obedience. Numbers 6:22-27 The blessing God gave to Aaron to say over the people is divine in origin, repeatedly includes the sacred name, and contains a promise. Exodus 20:7 Typically the third commandment is translated “You shall not take the name … in vain.” However, it more literally says not to lift, carry, or bear God’s name in vain (i.e. in a worthless or empty manner). Exodus 28:6-12; 39:8-14; 28:29; Deuteronomy 28:9-10 Aaron carried two sets of the names of the tribes of Israel on his body when he performed his priestly duties, showing that he represented the people to God. In turn, Aaron put God’s name upon the people, showing that they represent God to the nations. The Blessing of God (Numbers 6:24-26) Line 1: Yahweh bless you and protect you Line 2: Yahweh shine his face upon you and show you favor Line 3: Yahweh turn his face to you and give you complete well-being 1 Chronicles 16:4-10 David reassigned the Levites from carrying the tabernacle and its implements to praising God with music. Those who perform this role today for us are the worship team.The post The Blessing of God first appeared on Living Hope.

God called us to be part of His family to love Him and each other. United we stand, divided we fall. The devil’s method is to have us fight with each other rather than fight for each other. We are family and need each other. Ephesians 2:13-22  God’s plan through Christ and the New Covenant is to make it possible for people everywhere to have unhindered access to God and to become part of His family. Galatians 3:28  For you are all one in Christ. Romans 12:4-6, 9-11  Many members yet one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13-27  We have diversity with love so there is unity. Ephesians 4:1-6  Be diligent to preserve the unity. Philippians 2:1-2  Same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Acts 2:41-47  The church began with extraordinary unity and fellowship. Acts 8:1-8  The great persecution inspired more determination and outreach. Judges 7:1-25  The Amalekites and Midianites turned on each other. Acts 15:1ff  The beginnings of a schism between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians. Acts 20:28-30 Galatians 5:13-16, 20 Galatians 6:1-10 Hebrews 10:23-25 Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss’ prayer was “Lord, help me get one more.” 2 Timothy 2:24-26  We are God’s family. We fight for each other; not against each other.The post The Devil is Seeking Division first appeared on Living Hope.