This week we discuss Revelation Chapter 9.

Come back next week as we start Revelation Chapter 10.

Revelation Chapter 8

This week on Tell the Truth, we dove deeper into the Book of Revelation, continuing our study of this profound prophetic book. It’s been a powerful continuation of our journey, and we’re grateful to have you join us as we unpack these important truths.

We’re now past much of the background building and diving into the heart of Revelation. As we mentioned on the episode, we’re able to move through this material more directly now, hitting it “hot and fast” because so many people have never heard these truths taught clearly. We want you to know what’s coming—not to scare you, but to prepare you and give you hope.

One of the most sobering realities we discussed is that nothing in God’s Word remains to prevent Jesus from calling His church home. The rapture could happen today, tonight, or tomorrow morning. As soon as the church is taken home, the seven-year tribulation will begin to unfold. This isn’t meant to frighten us but to remind us of the urgency of sharing the Gospel.

Even as we study these intense and difficult passages, we’re reminded that Jesus extends an invitation at the end of Revelation: “Come drink of the water of life without cost.” He’s inviting people right now, even as we discuss the seals, trumpets, and bowls of God’s judgment. Perhaps we all need to repeat this invitation after every judgment we study—He’s saying “come.”

This is why John cries out, “Come quickly, Lord Jesus!” When you understand the reality of what’s described in Revelation, you understand John’s urgency to get this thing done and move into eternity with Christ.

As we examined the sixth seal, we saw the sky split apart like a scroll, mountains and islands moved from their places, and people from every level of society—from kings to slaves—hiding in caves and crying out for the rocks to fall on them. They want to hide from the presence of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb.

Here’s what struck us: they know exactly what’s happening. They know who is doing this. And we’re only at the midpoint of the tribulation—three and a half years in with another three and a half years to go. The worst part hasn’t even arrived yet.

We’re sharing this material because we care about you and those you love. We want you to talk to a friend, to witness to someone who needs to hear that they can avoid what we’re studying. These are harsh realities, but there’s hope in Jesus Christ.

Join us as we continue this important study. Let’s learn together, grow together, and share the hope of the Gospel with a world that desperately needs to hear it.

See you next week!

This week we continued our deep dive into the book of Revelation, picking up at Chapter 4, verse 9. We wrapped up our discussion of verse 8, which describes the incredible living creatures with six wings, full of eyes all around and inside, who rest neither day nor night saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, the all powerful who was and who is and who is to come.”

We’ll be honest – last week’s message felt like dumping out a whole suitcase instead of carefully unpacking it! There was a lot to cover, which is why we handed out an outline to help everyone follow along. We hope those Sunday mornings that really dig deep are meaningful for you.

As we come to the end of this episode, we want to let you know about our schedule for the next few weeks. Next week on the 22nd, we’ll be doing our special Christmas episode where we’ll bring in the choir, sing together, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas right before the holiday. Then we’ll be taking a week off to round out the year and start fresh in 2024.

We’ll pick back up with Revelation Chapter 5, verse 9 on January 5th – three weeks from now. This will give us all time to enjoy the holidays and come back refreshed and ready to continue our study.

Before we closed, we took some time to reflect on an important truth: as Christians, we’re called to be light and salt in this world. The most powerful messages aren’t just given from the pulpit or in Sunday school – they’re given through our daily lives and examples. That’s on each of us, not just the preacher or teachers. Communication and living out our faith matters, and we all need to do better at remembering our calling to set that example.

Join us January 5th 2026 at 6:00 PM as we continue our study of the book of Revelation.

This week we dove into Revelation Chapter 4, and what an incredible passage to explore! Before we got into the heart of the chapter, we touched on some important discussions about the rapture and the controversy surrounding it in modern times. It’s disappointing to see arguments emerging that claim the rapture is just a 19th-century invention, but we know the biblical foundation is solid.

As we worked through the text, we examined the incredible throne room scene described in Revelation 4. We discussed the seven spirits before the throne, which represent the seven characteristics or attributes of the Holy Spirit – something we’ve now seen three times in Revelation (chapters 1, 3, and 4).

The imagery is breathtaking: before the throne, there’s something like a sea of glass, resembling crystal. We also began looking at the four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind – the first like a lion, the second like a calf, the third with a face like a man, and the fourth creature (which we’ll continue discussing).

What struck us throughout this passage is that everything we’re seeing is coming from the throne of God Himself. The vision John receives gives us a glimpse into the heavenly realm that should fill us with awe and reverence.

Join us next time as we continue unpacking this powerful chapter and what it means for believers today!

This week on Tell the Truth, we wrapped up our discussion of the Olivet Discourse by diving into the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25.

Picking up where we left off two weeks ago after discussing the ten virgins, we turned our attention to verses 14 and following, where Jesus tells the story of a man traveling to a far country who called his servants and delivered his goods to them. To one servant he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one—each according to their ability—and then departed on his journey.

We explored how this parable connects to the return of Jesus and His second coming. After a long time, the master returns to settle accounts with his servants. The servant who received five talents came forward, having gained five more, saying “Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I’ve gained five more talents.” The master’s response was beautiful: “Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.”

The same happened with the servant who received two talents—he also doubled what he was given and received the same commendation from his master.

But then we looked at the servant who was given one talent. Out of fear, he hid his talent in the earth and simply returned what was originally given to him. The master’s response was harsh, calling him a “wicked and slothful servant” and pointing out that he should have at least put the money with the exchangers so it could have earned interest. The talent was taken from him and given to the one who had ten.

We reflected on the personal application of this parable. God has given each of us talents and abilities according to what we can handle. As we discussed, He didn’t give some of us the musical talent He gave others—because we’d probably be playing guitar non-stop instead of being responsible with our other duties! The point is clear: whatever talent God has given us, we need to use it for Him and for His glory. Whatever we’ve got, we give it back to Him.

This parable reminds us that Jesus is coming back, and when He does, He’s going to settle accounts. The question for each of us is: what are we doing with what He’s given us?

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In this week’s episode, we continued our deep dive into Matthew 24, working toward completing this crucial chapter of Scripture that details Jesus’ prophetic teaching on the Mount of Olives.

We resumed our study at the parable of the fig tree (around verse 32), a passage rich with prophetic significance. The fig tree illustration is one that Jesus’ original audience would have immediately understood – just as tender branches and new leaves signal that summer is approaching, certain signs indicate the nearness of prophetic fulfillment.

One of the most powerful applications we discussed relates to 1948, when Israel became a nation again after nearly 2,000 years of dispersal. This unprecedented historical event – a people group returning to their homeland after such a lengthy absence – stands as one of the most significant signs that we’re living in the end times. As the hosts noted, this is truly miraculous and unheard of in human history.

We also examined verses 40-41, which describe two people in a field with one being taken. While these verses have often been preached as rapture passages, the discussion emphasized the importance of maintaining context. Looking back at the passage about Noah’s day (verse 39), we see that it was the unrighteous who were “taken away” by the flood, not the righteous who were saved.

The central message focuses on how people in Noah’s time carried on with everyday life – eating, drinking, marrying – without giving any thought to God who created and provided for them. This serves as a sobering reminder for our generation.

Join us next week as we aim to complete Matthew 24 and potentially move into chapter 25!