Nick and Andy tackle Revelation 9, one of the most intense sections of Scripture to see if there is truth in the chaos. In this episode, we discuss:

+ The "Worst" Chapter? | Why Revelation 9 has a reputation for being one of the most challenging reads in the entire Bible.

+ Nick’s Breaking Point | The real reason Nick decided to step away from the Revelation series after recording this specific chapter.

+ The Abyss Unleashed | Unpacking the terrifying imagery of a demonic army and what it actually represents for us today.

+ The Ultimate Victory | Shifting the focus away from the darkness to the One who holds the final victory.

+ The Value of Prophecy | How much weight should we truly give to the Book of Revelation in our spiritual walk?

Nick & Andy are still in Revelation, this week exploring...

+ Does God have a divine mute button?

+ Do our prayers influence God’s actions?

+ Can fish sin?

+ The seventh seal, God's burns down 1/3 of nature to make a point, plagues from the heavens, darkness in the earth, Andy's dislike of Revelation, and some fun with Revelation 8 in the middle of Holy Week.

This week in Revelation 7 Nick & Andy explore...

+ Are you included in the 144,000? What is it? Are marital relations allowed?

+ Why your guardian angel might be doing more than just watching you sleep.

+ Washing robes in...blood?

+ From the "Great Ordeal" to "Great Comfort": A total reversal of human suffering.

+ "Ministering spirits" among us and being "sealed" by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.

The seven seals of Revelation 6

Listen in as Nick and Andy talk through Revelation 5 and try to answer the following questions:

+ Who does the earth belong to, God or Satan?

+ What is our image of strength and how does Jesus as the “Lamb of God” challenge that?

+ Do we see our prayers as something that gives God joy, like the joy that comes from our favorite sound?

+ What does it mean that Jesus was “ransomed” for us?

+ Do we praise God for the way God works in the lives of other people?

And so much more. Thank you for listening!

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Revelation 4

+ What do you expect to find in heaven? Who meets you when you show up?

+ Seven flaming torches and a sea of glass?

+ What do people do in heaven?

+ Who do we worship God?

Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.

Revelation 3 Part 3 w/ Nick & Andy. The Church at Laodicea.

+ Are you lukewarm?

+ Jesus knocks. Do we have to answer? Is that consistent w/ Lutheran theology?

+ What does it mean to overcome "self-reliance"?

Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.

Revelation 3 Part 2. The Church at Philadelphia.

When does your faith feel the strongest?

What does evangelism in the modern church look like?

When we all get to heaven, and all the other Christians realize that the Lutherans were right, how is that going to feel? (This is a joke!)

Is the church more effective when it has little influence over the culture?

Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.