Where Does Your Loyalty Lie? || Part 2 of Acts 5-6

A Celestial Messenger || Revelation 10:1-11

In this episode, we study Revelation 10:1-11, an interlude between the trumpet judgments in which John encounters a mighty angel who declares that God’s long-awaited plan is moving toward its fulfillment. J. Mark makes four key observations about this messenger—the stirring sight, the simple prohibition, the significant proclamation, and the singular scroll. Through these observations, we gain a deeper understanding of God’s unfolding plan and His patience toward humanity. We learn how God’s ultimate desire is that people come to him in repentance before the time of judgment arrives. Transcript “That’s it, you’ve crossed the line. I’ve had all I can […]

Surreal Horses || Revelation 9:1-12

In this episode, J. Mark examines Revelation 9:13-21, looking at the judgment released by the 6th trumpet. When this trumpet sounded, lion-headed horses who breathed fire were released upon the earth, carrying out God’s divine judgment. Instead of repenting and turning from their sin, humanity continued in their sin, showing that transformation comes only through the grace of God.  Join us as we explore the surreal nature of these horses in three different stages.

Hell on Earth || Revelation 9:1-12

Revelation 9:1-12 unveils the judgment of the fifth trumpet: a spiritual judgment where the abyss is opened, releasing a demonic force upon the earth. In this episode, J. Mark examines the four dramatic scenes of this passage: the unlocked pit, the unleashed power, the unveiled appearance, and the unmasked prince. In this Great Tribulation, we see the evil character of Satan starkly manifested and the affliction of those who did not choose Christ. This episode calls us to urgent trust in Jesus Christ before the day of judgment comes.

The Trumpet Judgments || Revelation 8:7-13

In this episode, J. Mark examines the first four trumpet judgments in  Revelation 8. As the seventh seal is opened, silence in heaven gives way to judgments that impact the whole of the universe.  These trumpet blasts reveal the holiness and sovereignty of God as creation itself becomes an instrument of judgment. In these judgments, J. Mark draws connections to the plagues of Egypt, the Old Testament prophets, and the teachings of Jesus. We can see God’s patience and justice, and we are reminded of the hope and deliverance found in Jesus.

Persecution: Why Does the Gospel Face Rejection? || Acts 7

Why does the good news of Jesus often face rejection? In this episode, derived from Guide Through the Bible, Anthony High serves as Bible teacher and unpacks Acts 7. Along with host Arlin, he explores Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin. Stephen recounts Israel’s history to reveal a pattern: God sends deliverers only for them to be rejected by His people. Stephen exemplifies this pattern by confronting the leaders with their rejection of Jesus. This account ends with Stephen’s martyrdom, which fulfills Jesus’ warning about persecution. Yet even in tragedy, God’s purposes prevail—the persecution scatters the early church, spreading the gospel beyond Jerusalem. This episode challenges listeners to consider whether they will recognize and respond to God’s voice or resist Him.