The Book Of Revelation

the question of whether the Antichrist has already arrived has been widely debated particularly in recent years speculation about the identity of this figure has intensified with many suggesting that current or former leaders such as Donald Trump Barack Obama or influential billionaires like Elon Musk might be the individual described as the first beast in the book of Revelation throughout history various influential figures have been theorized to be the Antichrist and this speculation will likely continue until the true identity of the first Beast is revealed while these theories continue to circulate I want to draw your attention

to another critical figure who does not receive nearly the same amount of attention as the Antichrist the second beast also known as the false prophet the false prophet plays a pivotal role in the unfolding of the end times yet he is often overlooked in discussions about the Antichrist and the so-called Beast system in Christian eschatology the Beast system refers to a global oppressive structure encompassing government economy and religion all aligned with the Antichrist as depicted in the Book of Revelation however at the heart of the Beast system lies not just control contr over buying and

selling but something far more profound worship the core of the Beast system is worship the false prophet's mission on Earth is to compel Humanity to worship the Antichrist he is energized and empowered by Satan specifically to direct worship towards the Antichrist he will be a being of evil the likes of which the world has never seen his deception will be so great that it will transcend mere political control or economic influence the false prophet will manipulate spiritual Allegiance steering the world towards worshiping the Antichrist in the Book of Revelation we see the emergence of events

and characters unparalleled in any other part of scripture for instance Revelation uniquely describes a moment of silence in heaven lasting 30 minutes a pause in the heavens that speaks volumes about the gravity of what is to come come silence in heaven Revelation 81 KJV and when he had opened the seventh seal there was silence in heaven about the space of in half an hour we know what always happens in heaven the angels and the elders are always praising God and singing worship to him at all times and this should calls a loud shout in heaven

at all times Revelation 4:10 through1 KJV the 4 and 20 Elders fall down before him that sat on the throne and worship him that liveth forever and ever and cast their crowns Before the Throne saying Thou Art Worthy oh Lord to receive glory and honor and power for thou Hast created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created heaven is a place where there is a lot of activity In Heaven There are wheels that are spinning and angels with wings that are flapping the Bible tells us that heaven is full of choirs

and orchestras Heaven is full of Horsemen and Chariots of Fire but John said there is a Time coming where there will be silence in heaven for half an hour where everything will stop the worship towards God will stop this is the only time recorded in scripture where the angels in heaven and the host of Heaven didn't worship God because there was silence this should give us great concern this should make us think and ask the question why was there silence in heaven in Revelation 82 KJV we will see what was about to happen and what

made the Angels silent it says and I saw the seven angels which stood before God and to them were given seven trumpets Seven Angels were given seven trumpets which they are to blow seven different things will happen at the sound of these trumpets what are these things what on Earth would silence all of the archangels what will silence every cherubim and seraphim what will silence all of the redeemed Saints I understand why the seven trumpets will silence the saints that are in heaven at this time because the Saints have never seen the Judgment of God

like this before but what I struggle to understand is how these events will Even Silence the Angels the Angels the reason why I say this is because the angels have witnessed every Calamity that has ever taken place every natural disaster to ever happen on the earth the angels have witnessed every earthquake every hurricane every tornado they have seen it all every one of God's judgment that has ever happened on Earth they have witnessed the Angels saw the Judgment of Adam and Eve when they were driven out of the garden with flaming swords the Angels saw

the Judgment of Noah's generation with the flood and high the Mighty Men ran for the hills and felled the Angels witnessed the Judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah and every earthquake every hurricane every tornado every volcanic eruption they have seen it all they are all standing in stunned silence looking down on the earth so what is it that stunned all the heaven into the silence I will tell you what it is never in the history of all mankind has God Unleashed all all of his Fury at one time and now he's about to and all the

inhabitants of Heaven see the wrath of God building and building and building as God waits for 30 minutes before he releases it Revelation E2 and I saw the seven angels who stand before God and to them were given seven trumpets then another Angel having a golden sensor came and stood at the altar he was given much incense that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne and the smoke of the incense with the prayers of the Saints ascended before God from the Angel's hand

then the angel took the sensor filled it with fire from The Altar and threw it to the Earth and there were noises thunderings Lightnings and in earthquake and then we see the trumpets being blown the first trumpet caused the vegetation to be struck and a third of the trees were burned up and all green grass was burned up the second trumpet caused the Seas to be struck John saw the second Angel sounding his trumpet in something like a great Mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea the then the third trumpet caused the waters

to be struck then the third Angel sounded and a great star fell from heaven burning like a torch and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the Springs of water then the fourth trumpet the heaven struck Revelation 9:12 reads then the fourth Angel sounded and a third of the sun was struck a third of the Moon and a third of the Stars so that a third of them were darkened a third of the day did not shine and likewise the night 13 and I looked and I heard an Angel flying through the

midst of Heaven saying with a loud voice wo wo wo to the inhabitants of the Earth because of the remaining Blast Of The Trumpet of the Three Angels who are about to sound and the fifth angel sounded and I saw a star fall from Heaven onto the Earth and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit and he opened the bottomless pit and there arose a smoke out of the pit as the smoke of a great furnace and the Sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit and

there came out of the smoke locusts upon the Earth and unto them was given power as the Scorpions of the Earth have power and it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the Earth neither any green thing neither any tree but only those men which have not the Seal of God on their foreheads and to them it was given that they should not kill them but that they should be tormented 5 months and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion when he striketh a man and in those days shall

man seek death and shall not find it and shall desire to die and death shall flee from them and the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared onto battle and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold and their faces were as the faces of men and they had hair as the hair of women and their teeth were as the teeth of lions and they had breastplates as it were breastplates of iron and the sound of their wings was as the sound of Chariots of many horses running to battle and they

had tals like unto scorpions and there were stings on their tails and their power was to hurt men five months and they had a king over them which is the Angel of the bottomless pit whose name in the Hebrew tongue is aaden but in the Greek tongue has his name Apon one woe is passed and behold there come two woes more hereafter apolon the destroyer and his army of locusts represent the first woe the second woe is marked by the sixth trumpet during which the Four Angels bound at the Euphrates are released leading an army

of Horsemen the Third Woe is associated with the seventh trumpet signaling the proclamation of God's kingdom and the final judgments The Book of Revelation is filled with many breathtaking and dramatic events it is also in this book that we encounter the false prophet the second beast whose role is crucially connected to the fate of humanity in the end times the false prophet is explicitly introduced in Revelation 13: 11-15 then I saw another Beast coming up out of the earth and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon and he exercises all

the authority of the first beast in his presence and causes the Earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first Beast whose deadly wound was healed 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 the false prophet is referred to as the second beast together with the Antichrist and Satan who empowers them both the false prophet completes the Unholy Trinity this Trinity mirrors the Holy Trinity but in a Blasphemous and perverse form with their ultimate goal being to divert worship away from God and towards themselves the Antichrist the false prophet and Satan orchestrate the Beast system

attempting to seize the worship that belongs only to God verse 12 clearly outlines the mission of the false prophet to force Humanity to worship the Antichrist he holds the same Authority as the Antichrist because he is similarly empowered by Satan this Authority allows him to deceive the world through miraculous signs and wonders including making fire descend from heaven these acts serve to establish The credibility and divin likee power of both the Antichrist and the false prophet the spectacle of such Miracles will Captivate people leading them into a willing or coerced Adoration of the Antichrist this

strategy is eerily reminiscent of the massive golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar erected in the Book of Daniel before which all were commanded to Bow Down and Worship just as Nebuchadnezzar's image represented the king's absolute Authority and demand for allegience the image of the Beast will symbolize the antichrist's totalitarian spiritual Reign the false prophet will not just be a figure of political or economic power but one who wields spiritual influence to such an extent that people are led to worship a false god Revelation 13:14 to15 describes the creation of an idol the image of the Beast

which people are compelled to worship the false prophet's deception is so profound that he not only convinces Humanity to construct this image but also animates it the Beast systems demand for worship reaches its climax in Revelation 14:9 to11 which starkly warns of the Dreadful fate awaiting those who worship the image of the Beast this passage reveals the gravity of the choice before Humanity worship the Beast and face Eternal condemnation or refuse and endure Earthly persecution the false prophet's role is critical in this Cosmic drama as he is the one who energizes and enforces this false

worship it is crucial to recognize that the false prophet is not merely a a symbol of a corrupt system but a real being a man with extraordinary devilish power he is a person who will rise to prominence performing signs that will deceive many into believing the antichrist's Divinity unlike the political or economic powers that we can see and somewhat comprehend the spiritual deception brought by the false profit operates at a level of darkness and malevolence that transcends human understanding he will use all means available to secure worship for the Antichrist fully utilizing the power and

authority granted to him by Satan The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse writers of judgment and harbingers of the end are among the most terrifying and awe inspiring figures in biblical prophecy described vividly in Revelation 6: 1 to8 these Horsemen Are Not Mere characters in a distant Legend they are the embodiment of forces that will one day unleash unimaginable chaos upon the Earth during the end times we are not talking about an Airy invention we are talking about beings that will literally commence the Great Tribulation though their arrival has not yet come we can already see

glimpses of their coming wrath it is as though their Shadows are cast Over the Earth and we are witnessing the precursors of their arrival signs that foreshadow the devastating events to come the first of these Horsemen rides a white horse traditionally interpreted as a symbol of Conquest he holds a bow and a crown is given to him signaling his authority and power this writer represents the force of domination symbolizing a global ruler that will sweep across the Nations bringing false peace deception and tyranny this writer is commonly believed to be the Antichrist himself while this

writer has not yet made his appearance we can see hints of his future reign in the growing movements for power and control that Ripple through our world world the second Horseman appears on a fiery red horse and to him is granted the power to take peace from the earth he carries a great sword a symbol of war and bloodshed this writer represents the outbreak of global conflict and violence wars and rumors of wars on an unprecedented scale while this Horseman has yet to arrive in full force we can see a world increasingly Rife with conflict

unrest and division a chilling Prelude to the chaos that will eventually come with his ride the third Horseman rides a black horse and in his hand he holds a pair of scales he represents famine and economic collapse conditions so dire that the basic necessities of life will become luxuries while this Horseman has not yet arrived in his ultimate form we are already seeing the precursors of his work inflation is rising across the globe and economic instability is becoming a daily reality for many scarcity and disparity are emerging and the foreshadowing of his coming judgment is

becoming ever clearer the fourth and final Horseman rides a Pale Horse and his name is death followed closely by Hades together they are given power over a quarter of the earth to kill by sword famine plague and wild beasts although this Horseman has not yet begun his catastrophic work we see a world increasingly vulnerable to disease disaster and violence what is most amazing or perhaps terrifying is that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are just precursors of even worse judgments that come later in the tribulation Revelation chapters 8 9 and 16 for all the horror

that the four horsemen will bring there is much more to come there arrival will Mark the beginning of a series of divine judgments that will shake the Earth to its core today we will focus specifically on the Black Rider the harbinger of famine economic collapse and inflation the shadows of his coming are already falling across our world warning us of the greater tribulation yet to come during his olivit discourse Jesus described what will occur during the end times prior to his return to Earth Matthew 24: 21 and 22 for then shall be Great Tribulation such

as was not since the beginning of the world to this time no nor ever shall be and except those days should be shortened there should no flesh be saved but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened these are the words of our Lord and savior these are the words of our King the words of the judge and King of the universe so let let us open up the word of God and see what the Bible says will take place during the Great [Music] Tribulation we will read a few verses in Revelation chapter 6

however before we do that allow me to set the scene in chapter 5 we see at the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back sealed with Seven Seals this is almighty God holding a scroll in his hand can you imagine that the creator of all Heaven and Earth holding something in his hand and we see that no one in heaven or on the earth or under the Earth is able to open the scroll or to look at it when John saw that he began to weep

and cry because no one was worthy to open it but then there was one who was worthy to open the scroll and it is none other than the lamb and the lamb is none other than Jesus Christ the only one that has the authority to open it is the Lamb the only one that has the power to open it is is the Lamb the only one that has the ability to open it is the Lamb who else has the right to open up the seals except the lamb who shed his blood before the foundation of

the world and then we see the lamb take the book from the one who sits on the throne the one who is none other than God Almighty now let us see the judgments that come upon on this [Music] Earth Revelation 6:1 to8 and I saw when the lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of Thunder one of the four beasts saying come and see and I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he

went forth conquering and to conquer and when he had opened the second seal I heard the second beast say come and see and there went out another horse that was red and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth and that they should kill one another and there was given unto him a great sword and when he had opened the third seal I heard the third Beast say come and see and I beheld and low Black Horse and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his

hand and I Heard a Voice in the midst of the four beasts say a measure of wheat for a penny and three measures of barley for a penny and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine and when he had opened the four seal I heard the voice of the fourth Beast say come and see and I looked and behold a Pale Horse and his name that sat on him was death and Hell Followed With Him you know what the opening of these seals tell me is that there is a Time coming that the

world has never seen before there is a Time coming on this Earth that this world is not ready for such will be the sight of those great days of tribulation and Mortal men in the end will led to surrender their own might and acknowledge the greatness of Jesus Christ we live in times of profound change where the prophetic words of scripture seem to leap off the pages and into our daily lives as Believers it is vital that we keep our eyes open to the signs around us for the Prophecies of the end times are not

only looming on the horizon they are unfolding before our very eyes yet there is one particular sign a marker of the times that many are overlooking it is hidden in plain sight operating subtly but with undeniable Force pushing us closer to the conclusion of the Book of Revelation this sign brothers and sisters is inflation it is an economic reality that is gripping our world suffocating economies and silently fulfilling the prophecy found in the Book of Revelation particularly in the opening of the third seal while many are fixated on other events or signs inflation stands as

a prophetic marker quietly moving us further into the last days let us turn to scripture to the words of John as he saw the future unfold in the opening of the seals in Revelation 6: 5-6 we read when the lamb opened the third seal I heard the third living creature say come I looked and there before me was a black horse its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures saying 2 lb of wheat for a day's wages and six lb

of barley for a day's wages and do not damage the oil and the wine the imagery here is striking a black horse a symbol of famine and economic hardship emerges as the third SE is opened its Rider holds scales a symbol of measuring out food an indicator of scarcity and inflation The Voice proclaims that basic food stuffs such as wheat and barley will cost an entire day's wages reflecting an exorbitant inflationary rise meanwhile luxuries such as oil and wine remain available but only to those who can afford them in our world today we are seeing

inflation take a hold of economies across the globe prices are rising rapidly and the value of money is diminishing but what many fail to realize is that this economic trend is not merely a result of flawed policies or pandemics though these factors May contribute it is a precursor of the prophecy we see in Revelation inflation at its core refers to the decline of purchasing power of a given currency over time in simple terms it means that the money in your pocket buys less than it did before as prices for goods and services increase the value

of the currency decreases it is a subtle form of economic strain but one that has far-reaching consequences especially for those who are already struggling to make ends meet in recent news the United States Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has offered an explicit endorsement of interest rate Cuts saying further Cooling in the job market would be unwelcome and expressing confidence that inflation is Within Reach of the central bank's 2% Target inflation has dropped significantly over the last 2 years however it is important to note that although inflation has dropped it does not mean its effects are

not still taking place this is a crucial distinction that many people Overlook when they hear that inflation is dropping they assume that the prices of goods and services are becoming cheaper but this is not the case the prices are still Rising just not as quickly as they were previously for example if the price of groceries went up by 10% last year and only increased by 5% this year that doesn't mean groceries are cheaper they are still more expensive than they were 2 years ago this is a critical point that many failed to grasp as we

reflect on the black Horsemen of Revelation it is vital to emphasize that he has not yet arrived in full yet it is almost as if we are witnessing the shadows of his coming cast across the earth a precursor of what is to come the current inflationary Trends we see across the globe serve as a foreshadowing a warning of the dark days ahead when this Black Rider will make his terrible entrance the worst period of inflation in the United States in the 21st century occurred during 2021 to 2022 during this time inflation reached levels not seen

in over 40 years in June 2022 inflation peaked at a staggering 99.1% the highest rate since 1981 food prices surged with the cost of groceries Rising by over 10% while gasoline prices jumped by more than 48% in just a single year rent and housing prices soared leaving many struggling to keep a roof over their heads for millions of families basic necessities like food Fuel and shelter became more expensive than ever stretching household budgets to the breaking point but what we have witnessed so far is only a glimpse of what will happen in the Great Tribulation

while these periods of economic instability are painful they pale in comparison to the cataclysmic economic hardships that the black Horsemen will unleash the inflationary waves we have experienced in recent years are a warning sign a Prelude to the Fulfillment of the prophecy that John saw in his vision the prophecy in Revelation 6 vers 5 and six tells us that when the Black Horseman arrives scarcity and economic turmoil will reach levels previously unimaginable the imagery of Wheat and barley costing an entire day's wages paints a bleak picture of Life under this Rider's influence in today's terms

imagine working for an entire day just to afford a small loaf of bread or a handful of basic grains while the wealthy continue to indulge in luxuries like oil and wine this level of economic disparity in Devastation will be unlike anything the world has ever seen there is a profound lesson for us here brothers and sisters because for some people around the world this is already their daily reality the scarcity and hardship that the prophecy foretells is not a distant future for them it is their present struggle in many parts of the world people already

work tirelessly not for luck luxuries but simply to provide a meager meal for their families they labor all day just to afford the most basic necessities While others in more fortunate circumstances enjoy the abundance of resources and wealth even in the midst of our own economic challenges we have a reason to thank God if you are able to put food on your table if you have shelter and the means to provide for your loved ones then you are already more blessed than countless others let us not take these blessings for granted let us be thankful

for what we have and recognize that God is still providing for us even in difficult times gratitude in the face of hardship strengthens our faith and it is a reminder that God's grace is sufficient for all of our needs although inflation has dropped in the recent months there is a common misconception that a lot of people have a vast majority of people when they hear inflation has dropped have the misconception that this means the prices of goods and services are now dropping or getting cheaper that is not correct that is called deflation when we hear

that the rate of inflation is dropping it essentially means the prices of goods and surfaces are still Rising but not at the same speed as they once were so essentially prices are still Rising just not at the same speed as they were previously therefore in this year we can still see the warning signs of the arrival of the black horse we can see the prophetic event happening and the rider with a black horse slowly arriving onto the world stage but I want to encourage you today do not be disheartened do not live in fear you

need to remember this although you are living in an everchanging world a world that is dealing with inflation the god of Abraham Isaac and Jacob is bigger than inflation you don't have to stay up at night worried and concerned about the future this world will do that to you this world will make you stress and worry and stress some more and add a little anxiety on top of all of that stress and worry what you need to remember is that you have a God who is still in control God Is Watching Over You in all

my years I have never seen a Christian that God has abandoned God Is Watching Over You the rate of inflation going up should not surprise us I believe what we are seeing is only the tip of the iceberg the black riter will eventually come with all his Force but as a child of God you don't have to live in fear now I want to read you a chapter in the book of Psalms it is arguably one of the most known chapters in The Bible but I want to read it for you like you have never

had it read before notice the change in Psalms 23 David goes from talking about God in the third person to talking to God directly the Lord is my shepherd I shall not want he maketh me lie down in Green Pastures he leadth me beside the Still Waters he restoreth my soul he leadth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake now here in verse four the change from he to thou but then in the shadows of the Valley of Death a transformation occurs within the song the voice changes from he to thou it's

here in the proximity of peril and Shadow that David's talk becomes a direct communion a personal conversation with god yay though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will will fear no evil for thou art with me my brother my sister God is with you never forget that I will fear no evil I will not fear the future I will not fear the present I will not fear the economy I will not fear policy change for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me thou preparest a table

before me in the presence of mine enemies thou anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over David's shift from speaking about God to speaking directly to God reveals a profound intimacy and Reliance on the Lord Matthew 10: 29-31 are not Two Sparrows sold for a penny yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your father's care and even the very hairs of your head are all numbered so don't be afraid you are worth more than many sparrows if God cares for The Sparrows and numbers the very hairs of our head then

he will also pay careful attention to our needs God cares about you so much he will not abandon you regardless of what the government does in whatever country you live in hold on to Matthew 10: 29-31 and Psalms 23 God is with you the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 7:4 are one of the most intriguing aspects of the end times prophecy representing a mysterious and divinely appointed group they are introduced at a pivotal moment in the Book of Revelation during a pause between the unfolding judgments of the sixth and seventh seals at a time when the

world is facing the wrath of God in unprecedented ways attention shifts to these 144,000 sealed by God for a unique and divine Mission the identity and role of this group have sparked debate throughout history with interpretations varying according to different views of the end times yet understanding their place in the narrative is crucial to grasping God's broader plan for the final days of human history The Book of Revelation is a complex and prophetic text that outlines the events leading to the end of the world as we know it its symbolic language vivid imagery and detailed

depictions of the last days provide a challenging yet essential guide for Understanding God's ultimate purpose amid these apocalyptic Visions the ceiling of the 144,000 offers a beon of Hope in a dark and turbulent period the mention of this group during the interval between the opening of The Sixth and 7eventh seals marks a significant moment these sealed individuals are not just passive observers they have a distinct and active role to play in the tribulation period a time when God's judgment is Unleashed upon a rebellious world the importance of the context in which the 144,000 appear cannot

be overstated the six seals of judgment represent significant and cataclysmic events including Wars famine plagues and natural disasters each seal opens bringing more Devastation to a world that has turned its back on God by the time the six seal is opened humanity is in full panic mode seeking Refuge from the great and terrible day of the Lord as the world reels under these judgments Revelation takes an interlude to highlight the 144,000 signaling that even in the midst of Wrath God has a plan for salvation and Redemption Revelation 14123 and I looked and lo a lamb

stood on the Mount Zion and with him 140 and 4,000 having his father's name written in their foreheads and I Heard a Voice from Heaven as the voice of many Waters and as the voice of a great Thunder and I heard the voice of Harpers harping with their Harps and they sung as it were a new song before the throne and before the four beasts and the elders and no man could learn that song but the 140 and 4,000 which were redeemed from the earth there is considerable controversy surrounding the 144,000 redeemed Souls mentioned by

John in the Book of Revelation throughout history various groups have claimed to be the 144,000 mentioned in the bible among these the Jehovah's Witnesses are particularly notable they interpret the 144,000 as a specific group destined to reign with Christ in heaven and play a pivotal role during the end times this interpretation forms a key part of their Doctrine in the 1930s the Jehovah's Witnesses organization declared that the full complement of the 144,000 had been reached suggesting that future members would spend eternity on Earth instead of Heaven at that time about 52,6 Witnesses believed they were

among the heavenbound 144,000 however over the subsequent years this number significantly declined by 2005 only 8,524 members identified as part of this group interestingly by 2020 the figure had risen to 2,182 the watch Tower Society the governing body of the Jehovah's Witnesses now teaches that the final cealing of the 144,000 will occur just before the onset of the Great Tribulation throughout history a tremendous number of groups including various Christian sex and actual Cults have claimed to be the 144,000 several smaller Christian sex and cult movements in particular have asserted a special identification with the 144,000

often these claims are integrated into a broader eschatological framework that is unique to each specific group over the years some Churches have claimed that their members are the 144,000 referenced in Revelation these groups often recruit members by suggesting that joining their Church might secure a place among these 144,000 additionally certain churches have exploited this concept for financial gain urging people to donate or tithe with the promise of being included among the 144,000 Revelation 74 clearly refers to 144,000 literal people descendants of the 12 tribes of Israel set apart by God for a special purpose during

the tribulation this number 144,000 is derived from the 12,000 individuals sealed from each of the 12 tribes of Israel as specified in Revelation 7: 5-8 there is no indication in the text that this is a symbolic number or that it represents anything other than what it explicitly States these are Jews specifically Chosen and sealed by God to carry out his will during a time of global chaos and divine judgment the ceiling they receive marks them as God's Own protecting them from the Wrath that will befall the Earth during the tribulation period this Divine seal is

significant because it guarantees their safety from the various judgments that will be Unleashed upon the world including the Wrath of the anti-christ the concept of being sealed by God carries profound implications in biblical terms to be sealed often signifies ownership protection or being marked for a specific purpose throughout scripture the act of sealing demonstrates God's claim on an individual or group marking them as His is and setting them apart for a Divine mission for the 144,000 being sealed by God means they are not only his chosen people but also protected from the destructive forces that

will ravage the Earth during the tribulation this seal serves as a mark of divine Authority ensuring that they can carry out their mission without fear of harm from the catastrophic events surrounding them in many ways the sealing of the 144,000 can be compared to the way God has sealed Believers throughout the ages Ephesians 1:13 speaks of Believers being sealed by the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their inheritance in Christ just as Believers today are sealed by the spirit for eternal life these Jews will bear the Seal of God on their foreheads protecting them from

harm Revelation 718 after this I saw four Angels standing at the Four Corners of the Earth holding back the Four Winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree then I saw another angel coming up from the East having the Seal of the Living God he called out in a loud voice to the Four Angels who had been given power to harm the land and the Sea do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the

foreheads of the Servants of our God then I heard the number of those who were sealed 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel from the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed from the tribe of Ruben 12,000 from the tribe of GAD 12,000 from the tribe of Asher 12,000 from the tribe of Nepali 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon 12,000 from the tribe of Levi 12,000 from the tribe of isachar 12,000 from the tribe of zebulun 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph 12,000 from The Tribe of Benjamin 12,000 you see

the identity of the 144,000 is clearly stated in the Bible God did not leave any gray areas as to the identity of this select group of people they are of all the tribes of the children of Israel the 144,000 are sealed for a specific Mission during the tribulation their ceiling does not guarantee a life free of Trials or persecution but it does promise that God will protect them to fulfill his purposes their mission during the tribulation is primarily one of evangelism these 144,000 Jews are not merely passive recipients of divine favor they are active participants

in God's Redemptive plan for Humanity their purpose appears to be to spread the gospel during the darkest period in human history a time when God's judgment will be at its peak it had been prophesied long before that Israel would one day turn back to God Zechariah 12:10 speaks of a time when the people of Israel will look upon the one they pierced Jesus Christ and mourn for him as for an only son the Apostle Paul Echoes this prophecy in Romans 11: 25-27 predicting a future National repentance in which all Israel will be saved the 144

4,000 Jews seem to be the first fruits of this promised Redemption their Evangelistic Mission during the tribulation will lead to a great harvest of souls Revelation 79 speaks of a great multitude that no one could count from every nation tribe people and language who will come to Faith as a result of their Ministry these converts are not limited to Jews alone but include people from all over the world who hear the the gospel and Believe In Christ during the tribulation this great multitude drawn from every corner of the earth serves as evidence of God's enduring

Mercy even in a time of great judgment while the world is experiencing the consequences of rebellion against God he still extends the opportunity for salvation to those who will repent and turn to him however despite the clarity of the biblical text regarding the 144,000 some false teachings have Arisen that distort the true meaning of this group one of the most well-known false interpretations comes from the Jehovah's Witnesses who claim that the 144,000 represent a limited number of people who will reign with Christ in heaven according to their teachings only these 144,000 individuals will have what

they call the heavenly hope while the rest of humanity will enjoy an Earthly hope in a paradise ruled by Christ and the 144,000 this Doctrine is not only misleading but is in direct contradiction to what the Bible teaches scripture makes it clear that the reign of Christ will include not just the 144,000 but also the church Old Testament Saints and those who come to faith during the tribulation Revelation 24 speaks speaks of those who will reign with Christ during the Millennium including believers who have suffered for their faith similarly Daniel 7:27 and 1 Corinthians 6:2

refer to the Saints reigning with Christ moreover the Bible does not place a numerical limit on the number of people who will reign with Christ in eternity all who have faith in Jesus Christ are promised to share in his eternal Kingdom as co-s with him the 144,000 therefore are not the only ones who will experience Heavenly rewards nor are they the sole rulers during Christ's Millennial Reign their role is unique to the tribulation period a time when God's Wrath will be poured out on the Earth but their mission is part of a larger plan that

will culminate in Christ's Millennial Reign and the eventual establishment of the Eternal state after the tribulation the Bible describes a Thousand-Year reign in which Christ will rule the Earth with his Saints this period known as the Millennium is a time of peace and righteousness when the curse of sin is lifted and God's perfect will is established on Earth the Millennium however is not the final state of existence for believers following this Thousand-Year Reign the Eternal state will begin as described in Revelation 21 in this new reality God will dwell with Humanity in the New Jerusalem

where there will be no more death sorrow or pain the 144,000 play a crucial role in leading up to this ultimate fulfillment of God's promises their ceiling and Mission during the tribulation are part of God's plan to bring about the Redemption of Israel and the Nations their work is not limited to the events of the tribulation but is intricately connected to the larger Narrative of God's salvation plan for the World As We reflect on the role of the 144,000 we are reminded of the importance of the Gospel message and the urgency of sharing it with

others the time of tribulation is coming but God's Mercy is still available now the 144,000 will be his Witnesses during the tribulation proclaiming the good news to a lost and desperate world but today we have the opportunity to share that same message while while the world remains in a time of Grace let us take inspiration from the mission of the 144,000 and be faithful in proclaiming the gospel to all who will listen if you've been watching the news scrolling through social media or even just chatting with friends you've probably encountered various theories and predictions about

the Antichrist over the past months we've been inundated with comments messages and emails from people confidently declaring that they know the identity of the Antichrist if you take a look at the screen you'll see a few examples of these comments below videos some say Donald Trump is the Antichrist others argue no it's Barack Obama still others point to various influential world leaders each with compelling theories about why a particular person might be the man of sin prophesied in the Bible but this isn't something new throughout history people have eagerly identified a host of figures as

the Antichrist from Napoleon B apart to Adolf Hitler from various popes to prominent Business Leaders these claims often stem from a place of alarm or misund understanding but they are also fueled by a desire to make sense of the chaos in our world people look for signs and want answers sometimes connecting dots that aren't meant to be connected this eagerness to identify the Antichrist isn't limited to his identity alone over the years many have also predicted the exact timing of the Lord's Second Coming perhaps the most notable example is Edgar winand a former NASA engineer

who confidently predicted that the Rapture would occur in 1988 his book 88 reasons why the Rapture will be in 1988 sold approximately 4.5 million copies capturing the attention and Imagination of millions particularly among Evangelical circles in the United States when the Rapture didn't occur wion an revised his predictions for 1989 and then again into the early 1990s each time losing credibility as his dates came and went without event these kinds of claims whether about the identity of the Antichrist or the timing of the Rapture often lead to confusion and disillusionment within the church be very

careful when you hear people setting dates be very careful when you hear people stating they have some sort of inside information as to the coming of the Lord as Christians it is critical that we remain grounded in the truth of scripture rather than being Swept Away by every new Theory or a ational claim that comes along so let's address the million-dollar question is Donald Trump Barack Obama or any other influential Global leader the Antichrist the simple answer is currently no there is nothing that any current world leader has done that definitively confirms they are the

Antichrist anyone who tells you that a certain person is 100% the Antichrist is not speaking from a biblically sound perspective we need to be cautious and Discerning testing everything against the word of God the Bible reveals clear markers of the antichrist's actions and behaviors which we will examine today understanding these signs will help us identify the Antichrist when he does arrive on the world stage and more importantly it will help us discern the spirit of the Antichrist that is already at work in our world today the Antichrist makes a 7-year peace treaty with Israel and

exalts himself as God one of the clearest biblical indicators of the antichrist's arrival is found in Daniel 9:27 which states he will confirm a covenant with many for one's EV seven years in the middle of the seven he will put an end to sacrifice and offering and at the temple he will set up an Abomination that causes desolation until the end that is decreed is poured out on him this passage reveals that the Antichrist will broker a significant peace agreement with Israel and other nations marking the start of the 7-year tribulation period this treaty will

not be a minor diplomatic achievement it will be a pivotal event that captures the world's attention for the first three and a half years the Antichrist will appear as a man of Peace deceiving many however at the halfway point he will break the treaty this dramatic turn will coincide with him revealing his true nature as a deceiver and Tyrant insisting that worship be directed towards him alone Jesus predicted this event as the abomination of desolation spoken of by the Prophet Daniel standing in the Holy place this means we should not be looking for just any

leader who signs a treaty we should be looking for a leader Whose actions align with this specific prophecy a man who brings a false piece and signs a 7-year agreement that marks the beginning of a period of unprecedented tribulation this piece will be a deceptive one and when it breaks the true nature of the Antichrist will be unveiled as we delve deeper into the subject of the Antichrist there is one crucial aspect that many Overlook the Antichrist will not initially appear as the Monstrous figure described in the Book of Revelation where he is portrayed as

a beast this imagery has led to a common misconception that the Antichrist will be inherently evil and easily identifiable perhaps with glowing red eyes a menacing demeanor and obvious wickedness however this is not what the Bible tells us instead scripture warns us that the Antichrist will present himself as a man of Peace a charismatic and persuasive leader who deceives the world with his false promises and Allure to understand this let's look at Jesus Christ's arrival on earth when Jesus came he did not fit the expectations that many Jewish people had for the Messiah at the

time many Jews were expecting a powerful political and military leader someone who would liberate them from Roman rule and restore the Kingdom of Israel to its former glory they anticipated a king like David who would lead them to Victory and establish a new era of prosperity and peace for Israel however Jesus did not come with the power and might that was expected instead he was born in a manger to a humble family lived a simple life and did not seek political power or wealth Jesus preached about a spiritual Kingdom the kingdom of God rather than

establishing a political or military Kingdom his teachings focused on repentance love forgiveness and inner transformation rather than overthrowing the Roman oppressors furthermore his approach was nonviolent rather than leading a Revolt or Rebellion he preached love for enemies and turned the other cheek these differences led many Jews at the time to not recognize Jesus as the Messiah as his coming and Mission did not align with their expectations in a similar way the Antichrist will not initially look like the beast prophesied in Revelation instead of arriving on the scene as an obvious Tyrant he will present himself

as a savior and a peacemaker Daniel 9 verse 27 tells us that the Antichrist will confirm a covenant with many for 7 years this act will not be the behavior of a violent dictator but of a man who seems to be the answer to the world's conflicts and problems his false appearance will deceive many because he will embody the very traits that people are desperate to see in a leader someone who can bring order stability and peace in a chaotic world the Bible provides us with further insight into this deception in 2 Corinthians 11:14 we

are told that Satan himself masquerades as an angel of Light the Antichrist operating under the influence of Satan will similarly disguise his true nature he will be a wolf in sheep's clothing outwardly appearing as a benevolent and righteous leader while inwardly harboring a diabolical agenda this false appearance will be his most potent weapon as he will not only deceive the masses but also convince many that he is the long awaited solution to Global issues Revelation 13: 3:4 further emphasizes this deceptive nature describing how the whole world world will Marvel and follow the Beast saying who

is like the Beast who can wage war against it this suggests that the antichrist's rise to power will be met with admiration and support not immediate resistance his ability to perform signs and wonders as noted in 2 Thessalonians 2:9 will further cement His Image as a miraculous leader drawing even more people into his deception it's crucial to recognize that the antichrist's initial appearance as a man of peace will be a facade carefully crafted to mislead he will not be the Monstrous figure of our imaginations but rather a leader who seems to have all the answers

just as the Jews of Jesus's time missed recognizing the Messiah because he did not fit their expectations many will fail to recognize the Antichrist because he will not fit the stereotypical image of evil that they anticipate therefore as Believers we must remain Vigilant and Discerning not swayed by outward appearances or Promises of Peace secondly the Antichrist will be a proponent of global control and a global economic system although not explicitly detailed in scripture the antichrist's inclination toward Global control can be inferred from his actions described in Revelation 13 verses 16 to1 17 say 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 this passage suggests that the Antichrist will Implement a global economic system requiring everyone to participate by receiving his Mark 63 score and six this Mark will be more than just a physical identifier it will be a symbol of Allegiance and submission to his authority the Antichrist reach will extend

into economic and social Realms coercing compliance and ensuring that only those who pledged their allegiance to him can participate in the global economy we can see the groundwork for such control in our world today the increasing push towards digital currencies the growing influence of global organizations and the desire for centralized control all hint at a world that is moving towards a system that the Antichrist could exploit while these developments are not inherently evil they can serve as a reminder of how the infrastructure for the antichrist's Reign could be established thirdly the Antichrist will blaspheme God

God another distinguishing characteristic of the Antichrist is his blatant blasphemy against God and His aggressive persecution of Believers throughout his Reign he will continually speak against God slander his name and ridicule the faithful in an effort to turn people away from true worship Daniel 7:25 gives us insight into this aspect of the antichrist's character he will speak against the most high and oppress his holy people and try to change the set times and the laws the holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time times and half a time this isn't just about

a leader who makes insensitive comments or holds unbiblical views this is about a figure whose primary aim is to replace God in the hearts and minds of people the Antichrist will be a man who demands worship positioning himself as a deity to be revered Above All Else he will oppose every form of righteousness and actively seek to lead people into Rebellion against God at the core of the mark of the beast the antichrist's agenda and Satan's agenda is worship this is a deliberate and calculated effort to divert worship away from God and direct it towards

himself he will not just criticize or disagree with Christian values he will actively work to undermine and Destroy them persecuting those who remain faithful the antichrist's ultimate goal is to establish a world where he is seen as the supreme authority manipulating and coercing people into worshiping him as the true God fourthly he will perform false miracles to deceive the world 2 Thessalonians 2:9 says the coming of the Lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan Works he will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the LIE the Antichrist

will perform miraculous signs and wonders through the power of Satan deceiving many into believing his claims of divinity and Authority these false Miracles will be so convincing that even some of the elect might be tempted to believe it's crucial to understand that these wonders are not from God but are designed to deceive the spirit of the Antichrist is already here while we await the arrival of the Man known as the Antichrist we must be vigilant because his spirit is already at work in the world the Apostle John writes in 1 John 4:3 but every spirit

that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God this is the spirit of the Antichrist which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world the spirit of the Antichrist is not confined to a single individual it is a pervasive influence that denies the truth of Christ promotes deception and seeks to replace god with human or demonic Authority we see this Spirit manifest in various ways through ideologies that reject God's truth through movements that call evil good and good evil and through societal shifts that exalt human wisdom above divine revelation look

around at the world today we see a growing tolerance for sin an increase in hostility toward Christianity and a push for Global Unity at the expense of God's moral standards this spirit is subtly influencing world affairs shaping beliefs and guiding the decisions of leaders and individuals alike from the normalization of ungodly behaviors to the outright rejection of biblical values in public spaces the spirit of the Antichrist is actively working to erode the foundation of truth it's not just in the actions of governments or leaders it's in the everyday lives of people who choose self over

sacrifice who prefer convenience over conviction and who value personal truth over absolute truth this Spirit encourages compromise applauds Rebellion against Divine Authority and thrives on Deception it's easy to get caught up in speculating about who the Antichrist might be but we must remember that his spirit is already actively working to deceive to corrupt and to lead people away from the truth of the Gospel our task as Believers is not to point fingers at individuals but to recognize and resist the spirit of the Antichrist wherever we encounter it in conclusion Church Let's Be watchful and Discerning

the man of sin has not yet been revealed but his spirit is undoubtedly present and influential let us ground ourselves in scripture keep our eyes on Christ and stand firm in the truth for we know that ultimately the Antichrist and his Spirit are destined for defeat the victory belongs to Jesus and in him we have our hope and Assurance let us not be swayed by the world's shifting Sands but stand firm on the rock of our Salvation although the man of sin himself hasn't taken center stage of civilization and the Antichrist himself has not been

revealed his Spirit Allure evil and wickedness are alive and at work in the world we live in one of the biggest mistakes people make is believing that the rule of the Antichrist will begin only once he arrives on the World stage that is not correct the Bible clearly teaches us that his spirit is already at work his spirit is already at work today you need to know the times you are living in the level of sin and immorality in this generation is like no other sin is accessible now like no other time you know of

the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah you know of the great wickedness of Noah's generation God saw the wickedness of man was great on the Earth and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually in the generation of Noah you know of the wickedness of Babylon full of idolatry full of pride and arrogance full of self-exaltation debauchery and excess now listen to me listen to this the age you live in the generation we live in has collected all of the sins that were prevalent in all of these cities and has put

them together and created out our society today the time of Sodom and Gomorrah and the time of Noah and the time of Babylon and all of their sins are in this generation you can hold each of these periods of time in the Bible and examine all of the sins that were in those times and then cross-examine with our generation and you will see frightening similarities the undeniable truth is that our contemporary Society has become a container mixing the worst and most notorious times in the Bible into this generation when one considers the depravities of Sodom

and Gomorrah the Relentless wickedness of Noah's era or the unbridled heathenism of Babylon one might be tempted to believe those times were isolated in their sinfulness yet the Stark reality is that these sins once isolated to specific cultures and periods now pervade our daily lives intertwined in a society of moral Decay sin has never ever been more accessible sin did not start in this generation but sin in this generation is completely different from others in this generation you can quite literally order sin to arrive at your doorstep my parents and I grew up at a

time where you would have to leave your house to sin but now the unimaginable can be ordered to your very own doorstep the advancement of technology in the digital age has made sin not only accessible but also convenient while previous generations may have been shielded from certain temptations by by a geographical distance or societal Norms today's society faces temptations that are but a click or tap away the metaphor of ordering sin to your doorstep is more than illustrative it's a stark reality whether it's indulging in explicit content participating in cyber bullying or succumbing to online

scams and falsehoods individuals can now engage in sinful Behavior without ever stepping outside their homes this unprecedented e introduces heightened spiritual challenges emphasizing the need for believers to be even more Vigilant guarding their hearts and Minds in a world where sin is literally at their fingertips indeed this alarming convergence of historical transgressions paints a somber picture of the state of our world today this is not a mere coincidence or an organic evolution of human culture but rather a deliberate orchestration by the very Spirit of the Antichrist that has been plotting Humanity's downfall from the very

beginning while the Antichrist as a definitive figure may not yet have revealed himself his Spirit undeniably pervades the world we inhabit this Spirit doesn't merely influence the actions of individuals but shapes entire cultures prompting Society to embrace and normalize sin the rising tide of immorality the blurring of moral lines and the blatant rejection of Godly values are not just societal Trends but are symptomatic of a world under the sway of the antichrist's spirit the spirit seeks not only to lead individuals away from God but to create an environment where evil is celebrated and righteousness is

scorned so while we might not yet face the Antichrist in person we confront his spirit daily as Believers we are called to recognize this stand firm in our faith and shine as beacons of God's light in a World growing increasingly dark