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What other military other than the USA could possibly fulfill Rev 13:4?
“Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?”

Joel 2 – Destruction of Earth then Restoration:
Joel 2:19-32 describes God's restoration of the earth & His people after cataclysmic destruction.

Joel 2 Summary
➥ Joel 2:1-11, God’s Army to destroy the earth during the “Day of the LORD!”
➥ Joel 2:12-14, Call to repentance!
➥ Joel 2:15-18, God’s Instructions to call an assemble & what to say.
➥ Joel 2:20-27, God’s restoration of the destroyed earth during Christ’s 1,000 year reign!
➥ Joel 2:28-32, Grand Fulfillment of the Feast of Pentecost AFTER the “Day of the Lord!”

➥ Joel 2 (WEB)
1 Blow you the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm in my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of Yahweh comes, For it is close at hand:
2 A day of darkness and gloominess, A day of clouds and thick darkness. As the dawn spreading on the mountains, A great and strong people; There has never been the like, Neither will there be any more after them, Even to the years of many generations.
3 A fire devours before them, And behind them, a flame burns. The land is as the garden of Eden before them, And behind them, a desolate wilderness. Yes, and no one has escaped them.
4 The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses, And as horsemen, so do they run.
5 Like the noise of chariots on the tops of the mountains do they leap, Like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble, As a strong people set in battle array.
6 At their presence the peoples are in anguish. All faces have grown pale.
7 They run like mighty men. They climb the wall like warriors. They each march in his line, and they don't swerve off course.
8 Neither does one jostle another; They march everyone in his path, And they burst through the defenses, And don't break ranks.
9 They rush on the city. They run on the wall. They climb up into the houses. They enter in at the windows like thieves.
10 The earth quakes before them. The heavens tremble. The sun and the moon are darkened, And the stars withdraw their shining.
11 Yahweh thunders his voice before his army; For his forces are very great; For he is strong who obeys his command; For the day of Yahweh is great and very awesome, And who can endure it?
12 "Yet even now," says Yahweh, "turn to me with all your heart, And with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning."
13 Tear your heart, and not your garments, And turn to Yahweh, your God; For he is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, And relents from sending calamity.
14 Who knows? He may turn and relent, And leave a blessing behind him, Even a meal offering and a drink offering to Yahweh, your God.
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion! Sanctify a fast. Call a solemn assembly.
16 Gather the people. Sanctify the assembly. Assemble the elders. Gather the children, and those who suck the breasts. Let the bridegroom go forth from his room, And the bride out of her chamber.
17 Let the priests, the ministers of Yahweh, weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, "Spare your people, Yahweh, And don't give your heritage to reproach, That the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, 'Where is their God?'"
18 Then Yahweh was jealous for his land, And had pity on his people.
19 Yahweh answered his people, "Behold, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, And you will be satisfied with them; And I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.
20 But I will remove the northern army far away from you, And will drive it into a barren and desolate land, Its front into the eastern sea, And its back into the western sea; And its stench will come up, And its bad smell will rise." Surely he has done great things.
21 Land, don't be afraid. Be glad and rejoice, for Yahweh has done great things.
22 Don't be afraid, you animals of the field; For the pastures of the wilderness spring up, For the tree bears its fruit. The fig tree and the vine yield their strength.
23 "Be glad then, you children of Zion, And rejoice in Yahweh, your God; For he gives you the former rain in just measure, And he causes the rain to come down for you, The former rain and the latter rain, As before.
24 The threshing floors will be full of wheat, And the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.
25 I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, My great army, which I sent among you.
26 You will have plenty to eat, and be satisfied, And will praise the name of Yahweh, your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And my people will never again be put to shame.
27 You will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am Yahweh, your God, and there is no one else; And my people will never again be put to shame.
28 "It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; And your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.
29 And also on the servants and on the handmaids in those days, I will pour out my Spirit.
30 I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: Blood, fire, and pillars of smoke.
31 The sun will be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.
32 It will happen that whoever will call on the name of Yahweh shall be saved; For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be those who escape, As Yahweh has said, And among the remnant, those whom Yahweh calls.

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➥ Joel 2 & The Grand Fulfillment of YHWH’s Feast of Pentecost Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/7-feasts-in-revelation/feast-of-pentecost/

➥ Joel 1 Connection to the Book of Revelation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/joel-1-interpretation-of-1st-trumpet/

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Family Betrayal During the Great Tribulation Detailed by Micah 7!
Are you mentally prepared for family betrayal from your wife, husband, children, relatives, friends & neighbors?
Micah 7 describes the level of family betrayal during the time of the Great Tribulation or the Beast, Im-age & Mark! Christ was quoting from Micah 7 when he spoke of family division at Matthew 10:21- 22, 34-39.
Micah 7, Luke 21 & 12, Matt 10 & Mark 13 explain the level of family betray during the great tribulation & the Beast, Image & Mark! WOW!
Micah 7 explains the attack on believers, their physical and mental condition as well as the expectation of God's vengeance / judgment.

Post Scripture List:
➥ Micah 7:4-7 - Do not trust family or spouse!
➥ Luke 21:17-25 - Family Betrayal!
➥ Luke 12:51-53
➥ Matthew 10:21-22, 34-39
➥ Mark 13:12
➥ Micah 7 (full Chapter)
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➥ Micah 7:4-7
4 The best of them is like a brier, the most upright of them a thorn hedge. The day of your watchmen, of your punishment, has come; now their confusion is at hand.
5 Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms;
6 for the son treats the father with contempt, the daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house.
7 But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
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➥ Luke 17:17-25
17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues,
18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.
19 When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.
20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against par-ents and have them put to death,
22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
24 "A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
25 It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.
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➥ Luke 12:51-53
51 Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.
52 For from now on in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three.
53 They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daugh-ter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
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➥ Matthew 10:21-22, 34-39
21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against par-ents and have them put to death,
22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
34 "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
36 And a person's enemies will be those of his own household.
37 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
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➥ Mark 13:12
12 And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death.

➥ Micah 7 (WEB)
1 Misery is mine! Indeed, I am like one who gathers the summer fruits, as gleanings of the vinyard: There is no cluster of grapes to eat. My soul desires to eat the early fig.
2 The godly man has perished out of the earth, And there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; Every man hunts his brother with a net.
3 Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; And the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.
4 The best of them is like a brier. The most upright is worse than a thorn hedge. The day of your watchmen, Even your visitation, has come; Now is the time of their confusion.
5 Don't trust in a neighbor. Don't put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, Be careful of the words of your mouth!
6 For the son dishonors the father, The daughter rises up against her mother, The daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; A man's enemies are the men of his own house.
7 But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
8 Don't rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me.
9 I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, Because I have sinned against him, Until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light. I will see his righteousness.
10 Then my enemy will see it, And shame will cover her who said to me, Where is Yahweh your God? Then my enemy will see me and will cover her shame. Now she will be trodden down like the mire of the streets.
11 A day to build your walls -- In that day, he will extend your boundary.
12 In that day they will come to you from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, And from Egypt even to the River, And from sea to sea, And mountain to mountain.
13 Yet the land will be desolate because of those who dwell therein, For the fruit of their doings.
14 Shepherd your people with your staff, The flock of your heritage, Who dwell by themselves in a forest, In the midst of fertile pasture land, let them feed; In Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
15 "As in the days of your coming forth out of the land of Egypt, I will show them marvelous things."
16 The nations will see and be ashamed of all their might. They will lay their hand on their mouth. Their ears will be deaf.
17 They will lick the dust like a serpent. Like crawling things of the earth they shall come trembling out of their dens. They will come with fear to Yahweh our God, And will be afraid because of you.
18 Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, And passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn't retain his anger forever, Because he delights in lovingkindness.
19 He will again have compassion on us. He will tread our iniquities under foot; And you will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
20 You will give truth to Jacob, and mercy to Abraham, As you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.

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➥ Micah 7 & the Great Tribulation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/micah-7-family-betrayal-great-tribulation/

➥ Great Tribulation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/scriptures-about-the-great-tribulation/

➥ The Great Multitude Come out of the Great Tribulation at Revelation 7:14 Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/7-seals/144000-sealed-great-multitude-6th-seal-revelation-7-2/

Zechariah 13 - God Destroys 2/3rds of All Christians!
Will you overcome God’s refinement or be killed?
➥ Zechariah 13:8
“In the whole land, declares the LORD, two thirds shall be cut off and perish, and one third shall be left alive.”
God's 2/3rds ratio of destruction at Zechariah 13:8 is very similar to Christ's personal and violent destruction of 5 of the 7 Churches of Revelation 2 & 3!

God’s stated purpose for killing so many is refinement to achieve God’s purified people!
God’s refined people is the Great Multitude of Revelation 7:9-17!
➥ Zechariah 13:9
“I will bring the third part into the fire, And will refine them as silver is refined, And will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say, 'It is my people;' And they will say, 'Yahweh is my God.'"

All 14 Chapters of Zechariah provides details and/or foreshadow the “Day of YHWH” as well as Christ’s 1,000-year reign! Zechariah 1-4 detail Christ building His Bride Temple of New Jerusalem with the 144,000 priests, kings & judges. Zechariah 4 partly described the 2 witnesses of Rev 11. Zechariah 5-11 describe YHWH restoring New Jerusalem after the genocide during the Great Tribulation as well as God’s judgment on the wicked. Zechariah 14 describes amazing details during Christ’s 1,000 year reign!

Zechariah 13 (WEB) Full Chapter

➥ Zechariah 13:1-2
God removes idols permanently from mankind!
1 "In that day there will be a spring opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.
2 It will come to pass in that day, says Yahweh of Hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they will no more be remembered; and also I will cause the prophets and the spirit of impurity to pass out of the land.

➥ Zechariah 13:3-7
Prophecy has ceased during Christ’s Millennial reign!
3 It will happen that, when anyone still prophesies, then his father and his mother who bore him will tell him, 'You must die, because you speak lies in the name of Yahweh;' and his father and his mother who bore him will stab him when he prophesies.
4 It will happen in that day, that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision, when he prophesies; neither will they wear a hairy mantle to deceive:
5 but he will say, 'I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondservant from my youth.'
6 One will say to him, 'What are these wounds between your arms?' Then he will answer, 'Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.'
7 "Awake, sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is close to me," says Yahweh of Hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; And I will turn my hand against the little ones.

➥ Zechariah 13:8-9
God achieves His purified people by cleansing / refining & testing His people by cutting off 2/3rds!
God’s refined people is the Great Multitude of Revelation 7:9-17!
8 It shall happen that in all the land," says Yahweh, two parts in it will be cut off and die; But the third will be left in it.
9 I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, And will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say, 'It is my people;' And they will say, 'Yahweh is my God.'"

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➥ God’s 3 Depopulation Predictions in the Book of Revelation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/revelations-3-depopulation-predictions/

➥ Zechariah 5 Connection to the Book of Revelation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/zechariah-5-book-of-revelation-connection/

➥ Zechariah 6 Connection to the Book of Revelation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/zechariah-6-christ-builds-new-jerusalem/

Christ tells Smyrna:
“Do not fear!”
“you are about to suffer!”
“the devil is about to throw some of you in prison!”
“You will have tribulation!”
“be faithful to death!”

➥ Revelation 2:10
“Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, & for 10 days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, & I will give you the crown of life.”

Are you ready to suffer?
Are you ready for prison?
Are you ready to die for Christ?

Are you hearing what the spirit is saying to the Churches?
Are you prepared?
Are you mentally ready to overcome these challenges?
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Christ’s Letter to Smyrna
➥ Revelation 2:8-11
8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’
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Christ Approves Only 2 of 7 Churches!
Smyrna & Philadelphia are the only 2 of 7 Churches approved by Yeshua (Jesus). 5 of the 7 Churches are to be destroyed by Yeshua Personally unless the Churches repent. (Rev 2:5, 16, 20-23, 3:3, 16)

2 of 7 Churches Approved are terrible numbers. Most people who claim to be in relationship with Christ will not meet His Standard to "Overcome" or "Conquer."

➥ Luke 13:24
“Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able."

Jesus' 7 Letters to the 7 Churches serve as a complete INSTRUCTION GUIDE for Believers to “OVERCOME,” “CONQUER” or be “VICTORIOUS!” (Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22, 21:7, 22:14)

➥ Revelation 3:19 – “Those whom I LOVE, I REPROVE & DISCIPLINE, so be ZEALOUS & REPENT.”

Out of “LOVE,” Jesus provides “REPROVE & DISCIPLINE” with encouragement to be “ZEALOUS & REPENT” to 5 of the 7 Churches. According to Rev 2:5, 16, 21-23, 3:3, 16-17, failure to Repent means destruction by Jesus personally.

Jesus Concludes All 7 Letters with the words, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22). Believers Must listen to what the Spirit says through Jesus (Rev 5:6, 4:4, 1:4) to ALL 7 Churches (es) PLURAL. Failure in any 1 area means failure to “Overcome,” as exemplified by Ephesus at Rev 2:1-7. Jesus’ high standard for Conquerors is NOT taught or highlighted in most of today’s Churches.

MAY YOU “Overcome,” “Conquer” and be “Victorious” by “KEEP(ING)” ALL the words of Revelation! May God Bless you with HIS WORDS, SPIRIT, REPENTANCE & OBEDIENCE! (Rev 1:3, 2:7, 21:7, 22:7, 14)

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➥ Smyrna Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/7-churches/smyrna/

➥ Preparing to Overcome the Great Tribulation Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/biblical-list-of-what-believers-must-overcome-conquer-in-the-book-of-revelation-bible-prophecy/

➥ Bible's Must Endure & Overcome List Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/biblical-list-of-what-believers-must-overcome-conquer-in-the-book-of-revelation-bible-prophecy/

Prosperity Gospel Church Exposed & Judged by Christ!
➥ Revelation 3:17
"For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked."

➥ Revelation 3:14-22
Christ’s Letter to Laodicea, The Prosperity Gospel Church!
14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.
15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”
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Purpose of Christ’s 7 Letters to the 7 Churches:

Jesus' 7 Letters to the 7 Churches serve as a complete INSTRUCTION GUIDE for Believers to “OVERCOME,” “CONQUER” or be “VICTORIOUS!” (Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22, 21:7, 22:14)
Rev 3:19 – “Those whom I LOVE, I REPROVE & DISCIPLINE, so be ZEALOUS & REPENT.”
Out of “LOVE,” Jesus provides “REPROVE & DISCIPLINE” with encouragement to be “ZEALOUS & REPENT” to 5 of the 7 Churches. According to Rev 2:5, 16, 21-23, 3:3, 16-17, failure to Repent means destruction by Jesus personally.

Jesus Concludes All 7 Letters with the words, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22). Believers Must listen to what the Spirit says through Jesus (Rev 5:6, 4:4, 1:4) to ALL 7 Churches (es) PLURAL. Failure in any 1 area means failure to “Overcome,” as exemplified by Ephesus at Rev 2:1-7. Jesus’ high standard for Conquerors is NOT taught or highlighted in most of today’s Churches.

MAY YOU “Overcome,” “Conquer” and be “Victorious” by “KEEP(ING)” ALL the words of Revelation! May God Bless you with HIS WORDS, SPIRIT, REPENTANCE & OBEDIENCE! (Rev 1:3, 2:7, 21:7, 22:7, 14)
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7 Things Yeshua (Jesus) REPEATS to ALL 7 Churches:
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the Churches!”

In All 7 letters to the 7 Churches:
1. Starts with "to the Angel."
2. Jesus is the Speaker.
3. Jesus refers back to His attributes described in chapter 1.
4. Jesus says, "I Know..."
Jesus praises positive qualities. (5 of the 7)
Jesus provides "Reproof & Discipline" (Rev 3:19) with a call to "repent." (5 of the 7)
Jesus describes destruction from Him personally for non-repentance. (5 of the 7)
Jesus speaks about "works." (5 of the 7)
5. Jesus says, "to he who overcomes (conquers)..."
6. Jesus says, "he who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the Churches."
7. Jesus speaks of a "Reward" for Conquerors / Overcomers!
5 of the 7 Churches need to Repent or be destroyed by Jesus personally.
Jesus has only good things to say about 2 of the 7 Churches, Smyrna and Philadelphia. Jesus speaks to both approved Churches about the "Blasphemy" or "Slander" of the "Lying" "Jews" who are a "synagogue of Satan." (Rev 2:9 & 3:9)
Smyrna & Philadelphia are the only 2 of 7 Churches approved by Yeshua (Jesus). 5 of the 7 Churches are to be destroyed by Yeshua Personally unless the Churches repent. (Rev 2:5, 16, 20-23, 3:3, 16)
2 of 7 Churches Approved are terrible numbers. Most people who claim to be in relationship with Christ will not meet His Standard to "Overcome" or "Conquer."
Luke 13:24
“Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able."
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Web Page Table of Contents
1) LAODICEA Study Guide & Cross Reference!
2) “to the Angel…..of Laodicea”
3) Lukewarm Works!
4) Gold Refined in the Fire = Rich!
5) “White” & “White Robes” in Revelation:
6) “White” & “White Robes” used in the Bible
7) Love = Reproof & Discipline! “Be Zealous & Repent!”
8} Consequences for Non Repentance
9) “to the one who Overcomes….”
10) REWARD
11) “Hear what the Spirit Says to the Churches”
12) Smyrna & Laodicea Comparison Poor yet Rich vs Rich Yet Poor
13) Consider Revelation Chapters 1-3 as 1 Collective Vision!
14) 7 Churches Introduction
15) 7 Things Jesus REPEATS to ALL 7 Churches!
16) Overview & Summary of Jesus’ 7 Letters to the 7 Churches!
17) Learning Jesus’ High Standards & Requirements to Overcome!

➥ Prosperity Gospel Exposed in Laodicea Web Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/seven-churches/laodicea-lukewarm/

➥ Explore Christ’s 7 Letters to the 7 Churches of Revelation 2 & 3 Home Page Link:
https://revelationscriptures.com/7-bowls-of-wrath/

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Hebrews 12 (ESV) Full Chapter!
Summary:
Hebrews 12:1-5, Run with endurance looking to Christ!
Hebrews 12:6-17, Importance of Discipline & Endurance!
Hebrews 12:18-29, Mount Sini foreshadow of Heavenly New Jerusalem!
Run with endurance looking to Christ!
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.
Importance of Discipline & Endurance!
6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives."
7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.
9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.
11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,
13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.
Mount Sini foreshadow of Heavenly New Jerusalem!
18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest
19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them.
20 For they could not endure the order that was given, "If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned."
21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, "I tremble with fear."
22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering,
23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven.
26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens."
27 This phrase, "Yet once more," indicates the removal of things that are shaken--that is, things that have been made--in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.
28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
29 for our God is a consuming fire.

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