No
one
fully
understands
the
width
and
length
and
depth
and
height
of
God’s
love
towards
us.
It
is
because
of
His
love
that
we
are
drawn
towards
Him,
and
it
is
because
of
His
grace
we
are
able
to
receive
eternal
forgiveness
for
our
sins
by
believing
in
the
sacrificial
death
of
His
Son,
Jesus
Christ.
However,
we
are
at
the
threshold
of
the
last
days—as
the
world
is
prepared
for
the
return
of
Jesus,
and
the end of (
God’s New Covenant
). For throughout time:
•
God has sought those who desire Him and His righteousness (
Proverbs 8:17
).
•
Man has rejected God because of their preference for sin (
John 3:19-21
).
•
God
has
provided
warnings
prior
to
delivering
His
wrath
against
man’s
wickedness
(
Amos
3:7
).
He
warned:
o
Noah of His intent to destroy all living upon earth (
Genesis 6
).
o
Sodom and Gomorrah’s destruction (
Genesis 19
).
o
Israel to repent or suffer destruction and captivity (
2 Kings 17:7-23
,
Jeremiah 7
).
o
What will occur during the last days when His wrath is poured out upon earth (
Isaiah 13
).
God is
“Not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9
‘“As
I
live,’
says
the
Lord
God,
‘I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
death
of
the
wicked,
but
that
the
wicked
turn
from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways!’”
Ezekiel 33:11
Because
of
God’s
desire
for
man
to
repent
and
turn
to
Him,
God
will
use
unprecedented
events
during
the
last
days
to
reach
the
hearts
of
the
lost
and
save
as
many
as
possible
from
perishing
in
the
eternal
lake
of
fire
(Rev.
20:11-15).
For
God
said,
“I
will
show
wonders
in
the
heavens
and
in
the
earth:
blood
and
fire
and
pillars
of
smoke.
The
sun
shall
be
turned
into
darkness,
and
the
moon
into
blood,
before
the
coming
of
the
great
and
awesome
day
of
the
Lord.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
that
whoever
calls
on
the name of the Lord Shall be saved.”
Joel 2:30-32
Prior
to
the
return
of
Jesus
Christ
(to
destroy
wickedness
and
begin
His
millennial
reign
upon
earth),
God
will
use
unprecedented
heavenly
signs
and
wonders
during
the
last
days
(7-year
Tribulation).
In
addition,
God
will
send
messengers
who
will
prophecy,
declare
the
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ,
reveal
that
each
must
make
an
eternal
decision
between
2
last
day
choices,
and
will
explain
the
temporary
and
eternal outcomes for of each choice.
God
will
make
sure
the
light
of
Jesus
will
increasingly
shine
brighter
as
the
world
succumbs
to
darkness.
He
will
use
the
demonstration
of
signs
and
wonders
to
verify
the
authenticity
of
His
word,
His promises, and His messengers.
•
These
will
be
perilous
times
for
those
who
believe
in
Jesus
and
reject
the
beast
and
his
mark.
Believers
will
greatly
benefit
from
unprecedented
spiritual
events
that
will
reinforce
their
faith
in
God.
•
Those
who
believe
in
the
beast
and
accept
his
mark
will
not
be
able
to
say
during
the
Great
White
Throne
Judgment
(
Rev.
20:11-15
)…
“I
never
heard
about
Jesus!”
Plus,
the
memory
of
their
decision
to
reject
Jesus
will
haunt
them
for
eternity—where
there
will
be
“Wailing
and
gnashing
of
teeth.”
(
Matthew 13:49-50
).
Because
of
man’s
sinful
nature
and
a
misdirected
understanding
of
God’s
truths
(because
of
a
willing
influence
of
Satan’s
delusional
lies),
it
sometimes
requires
a
“shocking
event”
to
reach
the
hearts
and
minds
of
non-believers.
Even
though
many
perceive
things
upon
earth
“just
don’t
seem
right,”
they
will
usually
repress
biblical
truths
that
reveal
the
last
days
are
upon
us.
Therefore,
to
reach
those
who
are
skeptical
and
unconvinced,
God
will
use
unprecedented
miraculous
signs
and
wonders
to
(1)
shock
them
to
focus
their
attention
and
listen
to
His
messengers
(below),
and
(2)
provide
validation
that
each
messenger is speaking God’s truths.
•
God’s 2 Witnesses
•
The Proclamation of 3 Angels
•
Believers in Jesus Christ
Note:
The
Bible
declares
every
nation,
tribe,
tongue
and
people
on
earth
will
see
the
deaths
of
God’s
2
witnesses
and
the
heavenly
proclamations
from
the
3
angels.
This
was
improbable
when
the
Bible
was
written.
However,
global
viewing
is
possible
today
due
to
the
advancements
and
proliferation
of
video
capture
technology—combined
with
distribution
of
live
and
recorded
video
via
the
Internet—which
can
instantaneously reach across the globe.
In
addition,
because
the
Bible
does
not
specifically
define
how
each
angel
will
proclaim
their
message,
there
are
different
ideas
as
to
how
this
will
occur.
However,
it
is
possible
(given
today’s
technology)
that
each
of
the
three
angels
may
only
need
to
appear
once
to
make
their
declarations—all
captured
by
cell
phone
videos
for
immediate
global
transmission
via
the
Internet—which
will
be
more
than
sufficient
to
distribute
the
visual
images
of
God’s
3
angels
for
all
to
see,
and
their
audible
messages
for
all
to
hear.
God
will
make
sure
His
truths
are
brightly
illuminated
and
communicated
in
the
midst
of
ever-increasing
darkness.
For
example,
consider
the
discussions
that
will
occur
in
news
outlets,
on
social
media,
and
person-to-person
due
to
these
shocking
events.
Whatever
is
considered
important
“news”
at
that
time
will
become
insignificant
because
of
God’s
unprecedented
events.
However,
be
assured,
Satan
and
his
minions
will
do
everything
possible
to
misdirect
the
masses
by
declaring
lies—which
will
be
targeted
at
non-believers
and
those
who
have
not
made
a
decision
for
Jesus
over
the
beast—because
rejection
of truth requires delusional justifications that are based upon lies.
God’s 2 Witnesses
(
Revelation
11:3-13
)
reveals
God’s
two
witnesses
will
prophesy
(declare
what
will
happen
in
the
future)
upon
earth,
and
will
have
power
to
perform
miraculous
demonstrations
of
power
for
a
period
of
3½
years
(as
a
means
to
validate
their
divine
appointment
by
God).
After
their
prescribed
time
upon
earth
is
completed,
they
will
be
killed
by
the
beast,
and
their
bodies
will
be
seen
lying
dead
on
the
street
by
all
upon
earth
for
3½
days.
But
God’s
2
witnesses
will
rise
from
their
death
and
stand
on
their
feet.
God
will
then
call
them,
and
all
will
hear
His
calling
and
will
witness
their
ascension
into
heaven
to
their
amazement and fear.
God’s
word
states
this
event
will
occur
during
the
last
days,
and
His
word
is
very
clear
about
the
specifics.
As
such,
consider
how
this
event
will
strengthen
the
faith
of
believers,
and
cause
dire
remorse
and
gut-wrenching
pain
within
those
who
rejected
Jesus.
Also
consider
the
means
and
messaging
Satan
will
use
to
misdirect
from
the
reality
of
what
just
occurred—to
reinforce
the
delusional
mindsets
of
those
who
are
deceived—all
driven
by
Satan’s
desire
to
destroy
the
unfaithful
and
murder
the faithful.
“He
performs
great
signs,
so
that
he
even
makes
fire
come
down
from
heaven
on
the
earth
in
the
sight
of
men.
And
he
deceives
those
who
dwell
on
the
earth
by
those
signs
which
he
was
granted
to
do
in
the
sight
of
the
beast,
telling
those
who
dwell
on
the
earth
to
make
an
image
to
the
beast
who
was
wounded
by
the
sword
and
lived.
He
was
granted
power
to
give
breath
to
the
image
of
the
beast,
that
the
image
of
the
beast
should
both
speak
and
cause
as
many
as
would
not
worship
the
image
of
the
beast
to
be
killed.
He
causes
all,
both
small
and
great,
rich
and
poor,
free
and
slave,
to
receive
a
mark
on
their
right
hand
or
on
their
foreheads,
and
that
no
one
may
buy
or
sell
except
one
who
has
the
mark
or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”
Revelation 13:13-17
The Proclamations of Three Angels
1st
Angel:
“Then
I
saw
another
angel
flying
in
the
midst
of
heaven,
having
the
everlasting
gospel
to
preach
to
those
who
dwell
on
the
earth—to
every
nation,
tribe,
tongue,
and
people—saying
with
a
loud
voice,
‘Fear
God
and
give
glory
to
Him,
for
the
hour
of
His
judgment
has
come;
and
worship
Him
who
made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.’”
Revelation 14:6-7
The
words
“flying
in
the
midst
of
heaven”
and
“saying
with
a
loud
voice,”
reveals
this
angel
(and
the
two
that
follow)
are
able
to
communicate
to
every
nation,
tribe,
tongue,
and
people.
The
angel
preaches
(to
proclaim,
declare,
and
announce)
the
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ.
The
angel
will
make
sure
all
living
upon
earth
will
understand
God’s
offer
of
salvation
(eternal
forgiveness
of
their
sins)
through
faith
in
the
sacrificial
death
of
His
Son,
Jesus
Christ.
“For
the
wages
of
sin
is
death,
but
the
gift
of
God
is
eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
The
beast
will
use
fear
to
darken
and
motivate
hearts,
souls
and
minds—which
is
why
the
angel
will
declare
to
fear
God
and
His
pending
judgment.
Jesus
explained,
“Do
not
fear
those
who
kill
the
body
but
cannot
kill
the
soul.
But
rather
fear
Him
who
is
able
to
destroy
both
soul
and
body
in
hell.”
Matthew
10:28
2nd
Angel:
“And
another
angel
followed,
saying,
‘Babylon
is
fallen,
is
fallen,
that
great
city,
because
she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.’”
Revelation 14:8
The
Bible
provides
indicators
(but
no
absolutes)
regarding
the
identity
of
Babylon
in
Revelation.
As
such,
there
are
different
views
as
to
who
Babylon
is
(or
will
be).
At
this
stage
in
time
the
identity
of
Babylon
is
a
mystery—which
is
reinforced
by
Revelation
17:5-6:
“And
on
her
forehead
a
name
was
written:
MYSTERY,
BABYLON
THE
GREAT,
THE
MOTHER
OF
HARLOTS
AND
OF
THE
ABOMINATIONS
OF
THE
EARTH.
I
saw
the
woman,
drunk
with
the
blood
of
the
saints
and
with
the
blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement.”
However,
the
identity
of
Babylon
will
become
evident
because
“she”
will
be
used
by
Satan
to
spread
delusional
lies
that
justify
attacking
and
killing
those
who
believe
in
Jesus.
However,
all
will
witness
Babylon’s demise.
3rd
Angel:
“Then
a
third
angel
followed
them,
saying
with
a
loud
voice,
‘If
anyone
worships
the
beast
and
his
image,
and
receives
his
mark
on
his
forehead
or
on
his
hand,
he
himself
shall
also
drink
of
the
wine
of
the
wrath
of
God,
which
is
poured
out
full
strength
into
the
cup
of
His
indignation.
He
shall
be
tormented
with
fire
and
brimstone
in
the
presence
of
the
holy
angels
and
in
the
presence
of
the
Lamb.
And
the
smoke
of
their
torment
ascends
forever
and
ever;
and
they
have
no
rest
day
or
night,
who
worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.’”
Revelation 14:9-11
(
Revelation
13:11-18
)
reveals
Satan
will
mandate
receiving
the
beast’s
mark
to
buy
or
sell
anything.
As
such,
the
declaration
by
the
3rd
angel
depicts
the
eternal
torment
that
will
be
experienced
by
those
who
accept
the
mark—which
“crystalizes”
the
two
decisions
each
person
must
make:
Believe
in
Jesus
and
reject the beast and his mark; or believe in the beast, accept his mark and reject Jesus.
Believers in Jesus Christ
Christians
living
during
the
last
days
will
witness
the
unprecedented
ways
God
will
seek
to
save
every
potential soul, as He magnifies the power of His Holy Spirit within those who serve Him.
“And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
last
days,
says
God,
that
I
will
pour
out
of
My
Spirit
on
all
flesh;
your
sons
and
your
daughters
shall
prophesy,
your
young
men
shall
see
visions,
your
old
men
shall
dream
dreams.
And
on
My
menservants
and
on
My
maidservants
I
will
pour
out
My
Spirit
in
those
days;
and
they shall prophesy.”
Acts 2:17-18
A new level of boldness will occur within believers to reach the lost. Their boldness will be magnified by
God’s
2
witnesses,
the
angelic
proclamations,
the
realization
they
are
seeing
the
fulfillment
of
biblical
prophecy,
and
the
outpouring
of
God’s
Holy
Spirit.
Here
is
insight
as
to
the
multitudes
who
will
be
saved during the last days.
“After
these
things
I
looked,
and
behold,
a
great
multitude
which
no
one
could
number,
of
all
nations,
tribes,
peoples,
and
tongues,
standing
before
the
throne
and
before
the
Lamb,
clothed
with
white
robes,
with
palm
branches
in
their
hands,
and
crying
out
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
‘Salvation
belongs
to
our
God
who
sits
on
the
throne,
and
to
the
Lamb!’
All
the
angels
stood
around
the
throne
and
the
elders
and
the
four
living
creatures,
and
fell
on
their
faces
before
the
throne
and
worshiped
God,
saying:
‘Amen!
Blessing
and
glory
and
wisdom,
thanksgiving
and
honor
and
power
and
might,
be
to
our
God
forever
and
ever.
Amen.
Then
one
of
the
elders
answered,
saying
to
me,
‘Who
are
these
arrayed
in
white
robes,
and
where
did
they
come
from?’
And
I
said
to
him,
‘Sir,
you
know.’
So
he
said
to
me,
‘These
are
the
ones
who
come
out
of
the
great
tribulation,
and
washed
their
robes
and
made
them
white
in
the
blood
of
the
Lamb.
Therefore
they
are
before
the
throne
of
God,
and
serve
Him
day
and
night
in
His
temple.
And
He
who
sits
on
the
throne
will
dwell
among
them.
They
shall
neither
hunger
anymore
nor
thirst
anymore;
the
sun
shall
not
strike
them,
nor
any
heat;
for
the
Lamb
who
is
in
the
midst
of
the
throne
will
shepherd
them
and
lead
them
to
living
fountains
of
waters.
And
God
will
wipe
away every tear from their eyes.’”
Revelation 7:9-17
Note
the
elder’s
explanation
that
those
who
came
out
of
the
great
tribulation
washed
their
robes
(are
free
from
sin)
due
to
their
faith
in
Jesus,
and
His
blood
that
He
shed
for
us.
Also
note
the
elder’s
reference
to
their
prior
hunger,
thirst,
heat
from
the
sun,
and
tears
(possibly
due
to
the
lack
of
food,
clothing, and shelter)—which conveys they experienced a very difficult time for their faith.
The
following
scriptures
provides
additional
insight
into
the
challenges
that
will
be
experienced
by
the
faithful—including
martyrdom.
For
Satan
will
instill
hatred
in
the
hearts
of
those
who
reject
Jesus—hatred
that
is
targeted
towards
those
who
are
redeemed
by
the
Lamb.
This
is
the
same
type
of
delusional
hatred
that
existed
within
the
heart
of
Hitler
and
his
Nazis—who
murdered
more
than
six
million Jews in WW2—all because of Satan’s influence.
“When
He
opened
the
fifth
seal,
I
saw
under
the
altar
the
souls
of
those
who
had
been
slain
for
the
word
of
God
and
for
the
testimony
which
they
held.
And
they
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
‘How
long,
O
Lord,
holy
and
true,
until
You
judge
and
avenge
our
blood
on
those
who
dwell
on
the
earth?’
Then
a
white
robe
was
given
to
each
of
them;
and
it
was
said
to
them
that
they
should
rest
a
little
while
longer,
until
both
the
number
of
their
fellow
servants
and
their
brethren,
who
would
be
killed
as
they
were, was completed.”
Revelation 6:9-11
Note
how
God
comforts
those
who
had
died
for
their
faith,
and
asks
them
to
be
patient
until
the
final
number
of
those
who
will
also
be
killed
for
their
faith
and
will
enter
into
Heaven
(as
they
have)
is
completed.
“Here
is
the
patience
of
the
saints;
here
are
those
who
keep
the
commandments
of
God
and
the
faith
of
Jesus.
Then
I
heard
a
voice
from
heaven
saying
to
me,
‘Write:
Blessed
are
the
dead
who
die
in
the
Lord from now on.’”
Revelation 14:12-13
Be
assured
God
has
a
plan
of
retribution.
In
addition
to
the
earthly
devastation
that
will
occur
via
the
seven
seals,
trumpets,
and
bowls
(Rev.
chapters
6-10
and
16),
God
will
deliver
personalized
painful
torment
to
those
who
reject
His
Son—and
especially
those
who
shed
the
blood
of
His
saints
and
prophets—all as a prelude to their final judgement in the lake of fire. For God will:
•
Cause loathsome sores upon those who have the beast’s mark and worship the beast. (
Rev. 16:2
)
•
Cause them to drink blood. (
Rev. 16:3-6
)
o
The sea will become as blood.
o
The rivers and springs of water will become blood.
•
Cause the sun to scorch them with fire. (
Rev. 16:8-9
)
•
Cause extreme anguish because of their pain and their sores. (
Rev. 16:10-11
)
•
Cause them to want to die but are unable. (
Rev. 9:1-6
)
Satan
will
harden
their
hearts
to
the
point
where
they
will
curse
God
and
not
accept
repentant
responsibility—because
they
believed
and
internalized
Satan’s
lies
and
delusional
justifications
for
what they have done.
The Beast, the False Prophet, and the Mark of the Beast = Fulfilled Prophecy
“The
coming
of
the
lawless
one
is
according
to
the
working
of
Satan,
with
all
power,
signs,
and
lying
wonders,
and
with
all
unrighteous
deception
among
those
who
perish,
because
they
did
not
receive
the
love of the truth, that they might be saved.”
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
The
manifestation
of
fulfilled
biblical
prophecy
will
also
serve
as
a
message
from
God
to
believers
in
that
it
proves
His
word
is
accurate
and
true.
Those
who
reject
the
beast
will
know
last
day
prophecies;
they
will
recognize
what’s
going
on;
and
their
faith
will
be
continually
strengthened
as
God’s
warnings
of
last
day
events
becomes
reality.
In
addition,
because
of
the
unprecedented
events
that
are
occurring
before
their
eyes,
God’s
faithful
will
witness
to
non-believers
by
comparing
biblical
prophecy
against the reality of what’s occurring in the world.
Jesus
provided
us
with
prophetic
insight
into
what
will
occur
before
He
returns.
“And
there
will
be
signs
in
the
sun,
in
the
moon,
and
in
the
stars;
and
on
the
earth
distress
of
nations,
with
perplexity,
the
sea
and
the
waves
roaring;
men’s
hearts
failing
them
from
fear
and
the
expectation
of
those
things
which
are
coming
on
the
earth,
for
the
powers
of
the
heavens
will
be
shaken.
Then
they
will
see
the
Son
of
Man
coming
in
a
cloud
with
power
and
great
glory.
Now
when
these
things
begin
to
happen,
look
up
and
lift
up
your
heads,
because
your
redemption
draws
near.”
But
take
heed
to
yourselves,
lest
your
hearts
be
weighed
down
with
carousing,
drunkenness,
and
cares
of
this
life,
and
that
Day
come
on
you
unexpectedly.
For
it
will
come
as
a
snare
on
all
those
who
dwell
on
the
face
of
the
whole
earth.”
Luke
21:25-28, 34-35
“Let
not
your
heart
be
troubled;
you
believe
in
God,
believe
also
in
Me.
In
My
Father’s
house
are
many
mansions;
if
it
were
not
so,
I
would
have
told
you.
I
go
to
prepare
a
place
for
you.
And
if
I
go
and
prepare
a
place
for
you,
I
will
come
again
and
receive
you
to
Myself;
that
where
I
am,
there
you
may
be
also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
John 14:1-4
In
summary,
God
will
seek
to
save
as
many
as
possible
during
the
last
days
via
unprecedented
means—for He will:
•
Use signs and wonders.
•
Empower His 2 witnesses for 1,260 days (
Revelation 11:3-13
)—for the world will:
o
Hear their prophesies and will see the use of their God-given power.
o
See their deaths and will rejoice for 3½ days as they lie in the streets.
o
Hear
the
voice
of
God
calling
them
into
heaven
and
will
be
astonished
as
they
witness
their
ascension.
o
Within an hour they will experience a destructive earthquake that will cause 7,000 people to die.
o
Realize everything they declared is true.
•
Empower
angels
to
globally
proclaim
the
gospel,
Babylon’s
demise,
and
consequences
of
rejecting
His Son.
•
Pour out His spirit upon Christians who will boldly declare His truths.
•
Bring all prophetic truths into fruition.
I
pray
this
lesson
magnifies
your
motivation
to
prepare
for
the
perilous
times
that
are
ahead.
Jesus
declared,
“Watch
therefore,
and
pray
always
that
you
may
be
counted
worthy
to
escape
all
these
things
that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Luke 21:36
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Thought Provoking Questions
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purpose
of
the
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic,
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader,
or
church
pastor.
The
questions
should
be
answered
or
discussed
after
reading
the
lesson.
In
addition,
the
questions
are
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
the
determination
of
personal
opinions
and
discovering
how
the
lesson
content
relates
to
our
personal
lives.
As
such,
no
answers
are
provided.
Questions
Why will God use extraordinary and unprecedented means to reach the lost during the last days?
Synergism
may
be
defined
as
the
total
output
from
two
or
more
entities
(that
collaboratively
work
together)
is
greater
than
the
output
if
each
entity
works
separately.
Do
you
think
there
will
be
a
synergistic
global
influence
between
God’s
2
witnesses,
the
three
angels,
and
Holy
Spirit
inspired
Christians? Explain.
The
lesson
states
Satan
and
his
minions
will
do
everything
possible
to
misdirect
the
masses.
2
Thessalonians
2:9-10
declares,
“The
coming
of
the
lawless
one
is
according
to
the
working
of
Satan,
with
all
power,
signs,
and
lying
wonders,
and
with
all
unrighteous
deception
among
those
who
perish,
because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.”
Satan’s strategy to deceive Eve in the garden was twofold.
Given
Satan’s
strategy
used
in
the
garden,
if
possible
(this
may
take
some
thought
and
time),
identify:
•
1 potential twisting of God’s words and a lie Satan will use against God’s 2 witnesses.
•
1 potential twisting of God’s words and a lie Satan will use against the 3 angels.
Will
Satan
attempt
to
replicate
the
signs
and
wonders
demonstrated
by
the
2
witnesses?
If
yes,
why?
The
lessons
states
rejection
of
the
truth
requires
delusional
justifications
that
are
based
upon
lies.
Can
you identify examples of delusional justifications that you or someone else have used to reject Jesus?
Imagine
the
depth
and
degree
of
unmitigated
fear
that
each
person
will
experience
when
they
are
faced
with
an
eternal
decision
to
reject
or
accept
the
beast’s
mark.
Identify
some
of
the
polarizing
thoughts one will experience as they consider the gut-wrenching consequences of:
•
Rejecting the mark and not being able to buy food, clothing and shelter.
•
Accepting the mark and spending eternity in the lake of fire.
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