Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy (Lesson 8) In the Psalms: Part 1

JESUS: TOOK YOUR RAP

Jesus didn’t just die—He took your rap. He was executed in your place. 💔

What he did for us changes everything for everybody, including you.

 Welcome back to episode 8 of our 13-part series on understanding the past, the present and the future using the Bible as our guide.

We are about to take a journey through the Psalms.

Stay with us, because this could be the trip that changes your life.

The Bible provides the keys needed to understand what it really means to live.

In this series, we explore Bible stories, symbols, and signs to help us know and understand how to live now to prepare for eternity.

 These stories, symbols, and signs are the foundational keys to unlocking the special message God has for our day that can bring a change in our lives now and in the future.

So, keep watching.

But, before we begin, Let’s Pray.

God Almighty, Open our minds so we may understand the message you have for us now and in the future. Help us become wise decision makers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

(Lesson 8)

In the Psalms: Part 1

Part 1 Introduction

“Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads” (Revelation 14:1).

Who is this, Lamb?

Jesus is not on a cross now—He’s standing in victory on Mount Zion.

And those 144,000? They belong to Him.

They’re sealed, marked, and chosen.

They followed Him even when they were persecuted for his name’s sake.

How do we know?

The stories of the Old Testament help us understand the symbols found in Revelation. (Pauosuere)

God gave us the stories of the Old Testament for more than mere history; they provide images of what is to come.

There are however other parts of the Bible that are also helpful in helping us understand the symbols we see in Revelation.

In the Old Testament is the book of Psalms. It is a book full of sacred songs and poems.

These songs and poems tell of human experiences that range from feelings of despondency resulting from sin and suffering to unrestrained joy displayed in the presence God for Him repeatedly keeping His promises of forgiveness and salvation.

🎶💔➡️❤️

So, when we open the Psalms with care and prayer, we begin to see Revelation more clearly.

The Psalms provide the details needed to make the book of Revelation come to life.

This is especially true with Revelation 14.

With the help of the Psalms, in companionship with Revelation 14 we see God’s last-day plan for His people on earth.

And guess what?

The same assignment He gave to ancient Israel.

He gave it to us today.

We’re not here just to be survivors.

We’re here to share. 🌍📢

God wants us to be a light to the nations.

He wants us to give a final call of mercy to all people to worship and obey Him, their Creator.

Therefore, God’s message of Mercy, Forgiveness and Hope to Israel is the same for the earth’s end time generation.

And, the Psalms help us see His mission for us in a new light.

They take us deep into the heart of God.

And when we understand His heart, we understand our purpose and it transforms our hearts.

So, let’s take a deep look into the heart of God through the Psalms. (Ppaouser)

Pray that God will show you Jesus, ask Him to help you appreciate that He took your rap.

His death sentence was ours.

Jesus not only took our rap, He has another official role that is significant to us today.

What is it? Read: Exodus 25:40, Hebrews 9:11-15 and Psalm 122.

Share your thoughts in the comment section. Then continue to Part 2: Our High Priest

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

(Lesson 8)

In the Psalms: Part 1

Part 2: Our High Priest

The tabernacle in the wilderness wasn’t just a place to worship and to offer sacrifices.

It pointed straight to what Jesus would do to take the rap for us.

Israel’s temple in the wilderness had direct connection to heaven, the cross, and even our lives today. 🕊️⛺

Moses was not permitted to use just any design he desired. God gave him the blueprint. God told Moses to build Him a sanctuary where He could live right in the middle of them.

And he gave Him the instructions on exactly how to build it.

He told Moses in Exodus 25:40

“Be sure to make everything just like [the same as] the pattern I showed you on the mountain.”

(Exodus 25:40)

Thus, it could be said that Mose was the project construction manager responsible for overseeing the building of the wilderness tabernacle.

The instructions Mose received from God for building this tabernacle was not just any blueprint it was  patterned exactly after the tabernacle in heaven.

So, this wasn’t just any tent—it was a copy of the real.

The book of Hebrews helps us understand what this means. Hebrews 9:11-15 says:

¹¹ But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. 

¹² Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 

¹³ For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, ¹

⁴ how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 

¹⁵ And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. (Hebrews 9:11–15, NKJV)

In other words, Jesus is now our High Priest, we need no other priest.

 He is not in an earthly temple, but in heaven itself.

He didn’t offer animal blood—He offered His own blood as a sacrifice for us once and for all. 🙌

Therefore, back in the Old Testament, every part of the earthly sanctuary pointed forward to what Jesus would do in every detail for us.

From the priest, the offerings, the furniture to all the intricate design details, all were signs that pointed to Christ and his work in saving us.

They were symbols that all spoke of Jesus.

And those same symbols?

They show up again in the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation.

Revelation is filled with sanctuary images.

In Revelation chapter 1, John sees lampstands.

In chapter 11, we he sees the ark of the covenant—the sacred chest that held the Ten Commandments on tablets of stone.

In exploring the Book of Revelation, you find there are many other references to the tabernacle God instructed Moses to build.

Therefore, when we understand the works of the Old Testament sanctuary and its service, it helps us to better understand John’s description of his visions in Revelation.

Paul even wrote in 1 Corinthians 10:11

¹¹ Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. (1 Corinthians 10:11)

Thus, what happened to ancient Israel wasn’t just history—it was a warning, a lesson, a signpost for us today.

So, what can we do? We study. We dig deep into the Old Testament. Because it is still relevant.

For instance, the book of Psalms provides an important component for understanding some of the details in Revelation:

In it, we find how God’s people personally related to the temple. We see how David connected with it and its services.

We also see how people felt in their hearts about what the Messiah would do for them.

The sanctuary patterns offer lessons that can be applicable on a personal level.

By comparing the personal experiences of those who understood what God was teaching through the sanctuary we can relate them to our own personal experiences with God.

In the Psalms we find songs about the Savior who was to come.

We see joy, pain, sorrow and hope—just like what we feel today.

The more we understand the lessons God gave them through the sanctuary, the more we understand our own walk with Him.

For Instance, Psalm 122 refers to God’s sanctuary as a place of peace, praise, and safety.

So, the people found pleasure in being there in the presence of God.

It says in verses 1-2 

¹ I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” ² Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem!

In verse 6-9, the people are admonished to

⁶ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. ⁷ Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” ⁸ For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.” ⁹ Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:1–2, 6–9)

Now we don’t have a physical temple like the one back then.

But we can still turn our thoughts on everything the Lord has done for us.

We can remember that His presence is still real.

God still lives in the midst of us.

Psalm 122 is a reminder that even if the world is in chaos, God is still with us. 🕊️

Jesus stepped into the temple of heaven for us.

He shed His blood so you wouldn’t have to die.

Every tent, every symbol, every Psalm—all point to Him.

He is our High Priest.

He was executed in your place, he took our rap, now He stands for us in heaven.

John in Revelation talks of the people of God standing on Mount Zion and David ask the question “Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?” is there a parallel between what John sees, and the question David ask?

Read Revelation 14, compare it with Psalm 15 and Psalm 24. What do you think?  Place your thoughts  in the comment section.

Then, View the next segment of this video, Part 3: On Mount Zion

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

(Lesson 8)

In the Psalms: Part 1

Part 3: On Mount Zion

Who is good enough to stand in the presence of God?

The truth is… none of us are.

But the Lamb—the One who took our rap.

The one who died in our place is. And because of Him, you can stand too.

In Revelation 14, we see something amazing: God’s people standing on Mount Zion.

Now, the original Mount Zion was just west of what is old Jerusalem today.

People thought of it as the place where God’s throne, or presence, was with His people.

Over time, Mount Moriah, where the temple was built, also came to be called Mount Zion.

In short, this is a powerful picture of God’s last-day people, just like many of the other major scenes in Revelation.

They are presented in the language of the earthly sanctuary depicted in the Old Testament.

And because of the Lamb, God’s people are able to stand on His Holy Hill! 🕊️

In other words, this scene in Revelation 14 is a depiction of God’s last day people, the remnant, those who stood even under the most adverse circumstance, they are able to stand on God’s Holy Hill.

Let’s go back in time, to when David asked the same question we’re asking now.

Who is worthy to stand before God?

David in Psalm 15:1-2 asks

¹ Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? ² He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; (Psalm 15:1–2) (Padurrrt)

David answers his question with a pretty high bar for any of us sinner to measure up.

He who walks uprightly, speaks truth, and does no evil.

He goes on to say in Psalm 15:5

⁵ He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved. (Psalm 15:5)

 These are the qualities David declare are those suitable for being in God’s Holy Mountain. (Pauser)

But let’s be real—who among us can say we even meet the minimal standards?

David asks the same question again in another psalm, Psalm 24:3-4 saying

 ³ Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? ⁴ He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.(Psalm 24:3–4)

Once again, it’s a high calling.

And again, we fall short.

We’ve all sinned.

None of us are perfect. 😔

In fact, 1 John 1:8 says:

⁸ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8)

We can only conclude that our right to stand in Zion, God’s Holy Mountain is found in the Lamb.

Although David does not mention the Lamb in his psalm, in Revelation 14:1 as though answering David’s question the Lamb suddenly appears.

Revelations 14:1  says

¹ Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads. (Revelation 14:1)

The Lamb is Jesus. He shows up in Revelation standing where we could never stand without him.

That name on their foreheads? Shows they belong to God completely. 🕊️💡

It’s almost like Revelation 14 is answering David’s question:

Who gets to dwell on God’s holy hill?

The answer: those who follow the Lamb.

We’re only allowed to stand there because of His righteousness, not ours.

Now that the Lamb of God is in the sanctuary on Mount Zion, we can also be there because He is perfect and his perfection is transferred to us when we believe in Him.

Paul puts it beautifully in Hebrews 10:19-20 when he says:

¹⁹ Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 

²⁰ by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, (Hebrews 10:19–20)

Through Jesus’ sacrifice—His body, His blood—we can now come boldly into God’s presence.

Not because we’re worthy, but because Jesus is. 🙌

The Bible is filled with promises that we can have victory over sin.

And yet, even with those promises, we still fall short. 😓

Why? Because we need more than good behavior.

We need a perfect substitute.

That’s why Jesus, the Lamb, was executed in our place.

He didn’t just die for you—He died instead of you. He took your rap.

We can’t earn a place on Mount Zion.

But we can follow the Lamb there, who took our place. ❤️

Moses was brave enough to ask God, who is unapproachable to show him His Glory.

What did Moses see?  Read Exodus 33:18–23, Exodus 34:1–7,  Psalm 119:55 and Exodus 34:5. Then Continue to the next segment of this video, Part 4: The Law in Our Hearts

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

(Lesson 8)

In the Psalms: Part 1

Part 4: Law in Our Hearts

In Revelation 14, the remnant—God’s faithful people, those who remain faithful to God even under the most adverse circumstances, stand on Mount Zion.

But they’re not just standing. They have something written on their foreheads: the name of the Father and the Lamb.

Now, let’s not get this confused.  

It is most likely not two separate names.

It is evident that from Hebrew 1:3 that Jesus is the very image of the Father!

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; (Hebrews 1:3.)

Therefore, the name here isn’t just a title—it represents something deeper.

In the Bible, a name stands for character.

Even today, people say, “He has a good name,” meaning he has a good reputation. (Pauser)

A name was not just what people call them, a person’s name represent who they were.

How does the Bible explain this?

In Exodus 33:18–23

Moses ask God, “Please, show me Your glory.”

God replied: “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you.” (Exodus 33:19)

So, when Moses asked to see God’s glory, God said, “I’ll show you My name.” Why?

Because His name is His character. His goodness, His mercy, His love.

Then in Exodus 34:1–7, when God came down to meet Moses again, here’s what happened:

Exodus 34:5-6

⁵ Now the Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.

⁶ And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, 

⁷ keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children’s children to the third and the fourth generation.” (Exodus 34:5–7)

God didn’t just flash bright lights from heaven.

He spoke about His character.

His compassion, patience, mercy, truth. That’s God’s glory.

And in Psalm 119:55, David says:

⁵⁵ I remember Your name in the night, O Lord, And I keep Your law. (Psalm 119:55)

Notice that God’s name and His law are tied together. Why?

Because both reflect who He is.

So, when Revelation says God’s name is written on the foreheads of His people, it’s not about letters—it’s about a heart that has been transformed. 🧠❤️

It’s about God’s character written in their minds.

His love is shaped in their hearts.

They live lives that reflect Him because they love Him.

They’ve been pulled close to God.

And they love Him—not just for what He has done for them—but for who He is. 🙌

Here’s something else to note…

When God described His name and glory to Moses, what else did He give him at the same time? Another copy of the Ten Commandments.

That’s no accident.

The Ten Commandments are a written transcript of God’s character.

Likewise, in Revelation 14, those who carry God’s name are described this way:

“Here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” (Revelation 14:12)

God’s name… God’s law… God’s love are all wrapped together in His people.

Now observe this beautiful promise found in Hebrews 10:16-17

¹⁶ “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,” 

¹⁷ then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” (Hebrews 10:16–17)

What a image of the Gospel? God’s law reflected in us.

We must, however, remember that even when we obey, we still need forgiveness, we still need grace.

The law cannot save us. Jesus saves, And the good news is when we accept Jesus, God chooses to remember our sins no more. 💖🕊️

So, what is God’s name?

It’s His character.

What is God’s law? A copy of His character.

And who are His people? Those who love Him enough to obey him—not to earn salvation, but because they love Him. 🙌

Why because 1 John 5:3 tells us

“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3, NKJV)

Therefore, God expects us to obey Him.  

Obeying God isn’t about rules—it’s about love.

We obey not out of fear, but because we love Him—because He first loved us.

The Lamb was executed in your place. He took your wrap not just to forgive you, but to fill you with His character. 💔➡️❤️

Let His name—His love, His law—be written deep in your heart. (Pouerere)

Then live like His love is real, deep down in your soul.

There is a huge difference between those who are lost and those who are redeemed by the Lamb. What’s the difference? 

Read Psalms 5 and Read Revelation 14:1-12 again. See if you can determine the difference. Share your findings. Then, continue to the next segment of this video, Part 5:   Psalms 5

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

(Lesson 8)

In the Psalms Part 1

Part 5: Psalms 5

You are standing in judgment before a perfect God… and every word, every secret, every action is laid open before everyone. 😳

Then Jesus steps in as says I take your place.

That’s what Psalm 5 and Revelation 14 are really all about.

Let’s start in Psalm 5.

Here, David paints a bold picture.

He paints a picture of two groups: those who are lost… and those who are saved.

In Psalms 5:4 David insists that God does not dwell with the wicked.

“For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness,

Nor shall evil dwell with You.”

(Psalm 5:4, NKJV)

 God is holy. Evil can’t live in his presence.

That’s why sin has to be eradicated —because God wants to dwell among His people.

That was the whole purpose of the tabernacle.

And guess what? It’s still His plan today.

Revelation 21:3 tells us the same thing:

“³ And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. (Revelation 21:3)

That promise will only be true for the redeemed—those who have been made clean, by the blood of the Lamb.

David understood this. That’s why he wrote in Psalm 5:7:

 But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple. (Psalm 5:7, NKJV)

Worship is the key issue. David came in fear—deep respect and love for God.

Notice In Revelation 14 the redeemed, those who accept the sacrifice of the Lamb are said to have “no deceit”:

 And in their mouth was found no deceit, for they are without fault before the throne of God. (Revelation 14:5)

They speak the truth in words and live the truth in what they do.

They live and reflect the righteous character of God.

Worship isn’t mere music, feeling good, rituals or ceremonies.

It’s about honoring God our Creator and Redeemer.

It is about living and reflecting his character of love in everything we say and do.

On the other hand, the wicked, according to David in Psalm 5:9 have “no truth in their mouth.”

⁹ For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is destruction; Their throat is an open tomb; They flatter with their tongue. (Psalm 5:9, NKJV)

Now compare that with the remnant in Revelation:

So, one group speaks lies and flattery.

The other speaks truth.

They reflect the character of God—not because they’re perfect, but because they’ve been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.

They didn’t earn this.

They didn’t work their way into heaven.

They are lifted up because Jesus sacrificed His perfect life for their unperfect life.

He took their wrap and now stands there with them.

Thus, Revelation shows sinners who have been saved by grace, as the redeemed.

In this key part of Revelation: they are presented as mere sinners who have been pulled from death to life and are given the awesome privileged of standing in God’s presence. 

How?

Because the Lamb of God, Jesus, who was executed stand in with them. 💔Jesus took their wrap!

They are forgiven, redeemed; they no longer have to bear their own guilt. 

So, when David cries out for justice in Psalms 5:10:

¹⁰ Pronounce them guilty, O God! Let them fall by their own counsels; Cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions, For they have rebelled against You. (Psalm 5:10, NKJV)

Jesus stepped in and took the guilt.

Just like it is written in Isaiah 53:12:

¹² Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53:12)

And 2 Corinthians 5:21

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

That’s the gospel. Jesus became sin—your sin—so you could stand forgiven.

Once God’s name is written in your forehead, your heart, your mind you can’t keep quiet.

That’s why, God’s people, the remnant of Revelation deliver the gospel in one final offer of mercy with a loud voice in Revelation 14:7

⁷ 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 14:7)

David knew that feeling that’s why he says in Psalms 5:11

¹¹ But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. (Psalm 5:11)

Imagine standing before a holy and perfect God in judgment, with every deed you have ever done fully exposed before Him. 

But, Jesus—your Defender—steps forward. And says, “I paid for that. This one is Mine.”

That’s what it means to be part of the remnant.

Not perfect. But forgiven.

Not flawless. But faithful—because of the Lamb who took your wrap.

After realizing that He had received a full pardon for his sin and his record purged what did David do?

And how about us, knowing that we have received a full pardon and our sin purged what should we do.

Read Psalm 51:7-15 and Reread Revelation 14.  

Then, continue to the next segment of this video, Part 6: Teach Transgressors Your Way

Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

(Lesson 8)

In the Psalms: Part 1

Part 6: Teach Transgressors Your Way

In Isaiah 6:1–8, the prophet Isaiah has a life-changing experience.

 He sees the Lord sitting on a throne—high and lifted up.

His train filled the temple. The temple shakes. Angels cry out, “Holy, holy, holy!”

Isaiah is overwhelmed. He knows he’s sinful. He cries out In Isaiah 6:5:

“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The Lord of hosts.” (Isaiah 6:5)

But then something incredible happens.

A heavenly being touches his lips with a coal from the altar saying in verse 7:

“Your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.” (Isaiah 6:7)

Now Isaiah is forgiven. His guilt was taken away.

So, when God says, “Whom shall I send?”

Isaiah doesn’t hesitate. He says in verse 8 “Here am I! Send me.”(Isaiah 6:8)

Once Isaiah knew he was right with God, he was ready to speak for God.

Even with all his past faults, he did not think twice, he said send me.

Shouldn’t that be the same with us?

How can we share salvation if we haven’t experienced it ourselves?

We can have it—through faith in Jesus, the Lamb who was executed in our place. 🙌

In Psalm 51:7–15, David pleads with God to pardon and cleanse him.

⁷ Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 

He pleads,

¹⁰ Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. ¹¹ Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. ¹² Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. (Psalm 51:7, 10-12)

Once assured that  he is forgiven and his heart clean. He proclaims.

¹³ Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You. (Psalm 51:13)

So, first, David pleads for cleansing.

Then he promises to teach others.

That’s the pattern.

First we are redeemed, then we are sent. 🙏➡️📢

Not the other way around.

To be called into God’s presence is to be sent out with purpose.

God has chosen people like you and me to speak for Him in this broken world.

One day, that voice will be echoed across the whole earth.

Revelation 18:1 says:

¹ After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. (Revelation 18:1)

That’s the power of God’s final message—shining through His people.

Listen to this beautiful quote from Steps to Christ, p.78:

“No sooner does one come to Christ than there is born in his heart a desire to make known to others what a precious friend he has found in Jesus; the saving and sanctifying truth cannot be shut up in his heart. If we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ and are filled with the joy of His indwelling Spirit, we shall not be able to hold our peace. If we have tasted and seen that the Lord is good we shall have something to tell. Like Philip when he found the Saviour, we shall invite others into His presence.”—Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 78.

When Jesus changes your life, you have to tell someone.

Like Philip —when he found Jesus, he ran to find his Nathanael and said, “Come and see!” (John 1:46)

This is why the three angels’ messages in Revelation 14 are founded on the everlasting gospel:

6 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— 7 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.” 8 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.” 9 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, (Revelation 14:6-9) (Paoure)

Before the proclamations about …worshipping the one “ ‘who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water’ ”

 …about Babylon the fall of Babylon

…about worshiping the “beast and his image”

The gospel goes out first. ✝️

And that’s important—because without the gospel, without the Lamb who died in our place, we have nothing of value to share with the world.

The foundation of the gospel is salvation found in Jesus Christ.

Every message of the three angels, every warning  must be root in Jesus and what He has done for us. 

Jesus died to give you salvation.

He was executed for your sins…

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