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EP121 Hope in the Revelation: The Two Witnesses!

How could the entire world simultaneously look at two bodies lying in a street in Jerusalem and celebrate their death? When John wrote the Book of Revelation 2,000 years ago, that concept was humanly impossible. Today, it’s just another Tuesday on the nightly news. In this episode of our Revelation series, we tackle Revelation Chapter 11 and dive deep into one of the most fascinating, debated passages in all of biblical prophecy: The Two Witnesses. We break down the undeniable proof that John was peering directly into the future. The text says the whole earth will see and rejoice over the death of these two prophets—a global event that could only happen in a world connected by television, satellite, and smartphones. This isn’t coincidence; it’s the supernatural accuracy of God's Word. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we also dive into the mystery of their identity. While popular opinion often points to Elijah and Moses, we lay out the biblical case for why the two witnesses are actually Elijah and Enoch—the only two men in history who never tasted death. This verse-by-verse Bible study will challenge you to look at the world around you with open eyes. This Christian podcast episode unpacks:➡️ The prophetic blueprint proving John saw our modern future➡️ The biblical case for Elijah and Enoch as the Two Witnesses➡️ The sudden, terrifying shift from global celebration to absolute fear when God breathes life back into them The signs are hiding in plain sight. If you've ever doubted the accuracy of prophecy, this episode will change the way you read Scripture. Scripture Focus:Revelation 11:1–14 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org [https://www.iammatthewministries.org]💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries [https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries]📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

EP120 Hope in the Revelation: The Mighty Angel and the Small Scroll!

There is a moment in the middle of chaos when God tells you to pause, stand up, and consume His word—even when it hurts. In this episode of our Revelation series, we walk through Revelation Chapter 10. The trumpet judgments have been devastating, but before the final trumpet sounds, heaven pauses again. A mighty angel descends, wrapped in a cloud with a rainbow over his head, holding a little open scroll. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we dive deep into this verse-by-verse Bible study to look at the strange and powerful command given next: John is told to take the scroll and eat it. In his mouth, it tastes sweet as honey. But in his stomach, it turns bitter. This isn't just a bizarre vision; it’s a profound picture of the believer's call to understand biblical prophecy. God’s Word is sweet because it promises redemption, mercy, and the ultimate victory of Christ. But it is bitter because it demands total surrender and carries the heavy weight of judgment for a lost world. John couldn’t just observe the prophecy—he had to digest it. And then, he was told to go out and preach the gospel again. This Christian podcast episode forces us to look in the mirror and ask:➡️ Are we just skimming the surface of God's Word, or are we truly digesting it?➡️ Do we feel both the sweetness of our salvation and the bitter weight of a world heading toward judgment?➡️ Are we ready to speak truth, even when the message is hard to swallow? The delay is over. God is wrapping up His mystery, and He is still calling His church to stand up and speak. Scripture Focus:Revelation 10:1–11 Support & Connect:🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org [https://www.iammatthewministries.org]💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries [https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries]📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

EP119 Hope in the Revelation: The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets

Do you feel like the world is spiraling out of control?When we read about the locusts of the abyss and the four angels of the Euphrates, it’s easy to be consumed by fear. But what if these judgments aren't just about destruction? What if they are a loud, final call of mercy? In this episode, we dive deep into Revelation Chapter 9. While the world focuses on the sting of the locusts and the magnitude of the loss, we are looking at the "Seal of God." We explore the profound truth that even in the midst of the Fifth and Sixth Trumpets, God’s elect are marked and spared. We serve a God who measures His judgments. Even when a third of mankind is lost, two-thirds remain—a testament to His lingering patience and His desire for the world to turn back to Him before the end. If you’ve felt like you are "too far gone," this episode is a reminder that God’s hand is still moving, His people are still protected, and His mercy is still available. In this episode, we cover: * The Mark of Protection: Understanding who is spared from the "stings" of the abyss. * The Math of Mercy: Why the "one-third" judgment is actually a sign of God's restraint. * The Call to Repentance: Why the world remains hardened, and how we can stay softened. Connect & Support the MissionIf this message spoke to you, consider partnering with us to help reach the forgotten and rejected with the hope of Jesus Christ. * 🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org [https://www.iammatthewministries.org] * 💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries [https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries] * 📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org “The Called. The Changed. The Commissioned.”

EP118 Hope in the Revelation: The Silence before the Storm

In this episode of our Revelation series, we step into Revelation 8, where the seventh seal is finally opened — and before anything happens, heaven falls silent. For about half an hour, there is silence in heaven. After all the worship, thunder, voices, and movement throughout Revelation, this silence stands out powerfully. It is the calm before the storm. A holy pause before the trumpet judgments begin. Using insights from the Enduring Word Commentary, we unpack the weight of this moment and what it reveals about the seriousness of what is about to unfold on the earth. We also look at the prayers of the saints rising before God like incense. Even in judgment, prayer still matters. God still hears His people. As the trumpets begin to sound, we see devastation unfold across the earth — affecting the land, the sea, the waters, and the heavens. But through it all, Revelation continues to remind us that none of this is random chaos. God is still sovereign, still just, and still calling humanity to repentance. This chapter challenges us to reflect on: ➡️ The holiness and justice of God ➡️ The power of prayer before His throne ➡️ The seriousness of rejecting Him ➡️ And the hope still available through Jesus Christ Even in the silence before judgment, God is speaking. Scripture Focus: * Revelation 8:1–13 Support & Connect: 🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org [https://www.iammatthewministries.org] 💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries 📧 Email: robert@iammatthewministries.org

EP117 Hope in the Revelation: A Pause in the Judgement

In this episode of our Revelation series, we walk through Revelation 7, a powerful pause in the middle of judgment that reveals something incredible about the heart of God: even in the midst of judgment, God is still calling people to Himself. As the world moves deeper into tribulation, heaven is not closed off to humanity. Instead, we see the mercy of God still reaching, still sealing, still redeeming. We unpack the sealing of the 144,000 and then focus heavily on the great multitude standing before the throne — people from every nation, tribe, and language who came out of the tribulation and now stand before the Lamb in worship. One of the most powerful parts of this chapter is the honor given to these tribulation saints. Scripture says they serve God day and night in His temple. Many of these people may have come to Christ later than others, during the darkest days imaginable — and yet they are brought incredibly close to God. This is a powerful picture of Jesus’ words that the last shall be first, and the first last. And that brings hope. Hope for the wayward son. Hope for the prodigal. Hope for the person everyone thinks is too far gone. Hope for the one people have given up on. Because as long as there is breath in someone’s lungs, God is still able to save. This chapter reminds us: ➡️ God’s mercy is still active even during judgment ➡️ No one is beyond the reach of redemption ➡️ Faithfulness through suffering is seen and rewarded by God And through it all, we see the tenderness of the Lamb — leading His people, shepherding them, and wiping away every tear from their eyes. Even in Revelation’s darkest moments, hope continues to shine through Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus: * Revelation 7:1–17 Support & Connect: 📧 Email: ⁠robert@iammatthewministries.org⁠ 🌐 Website: https://www.iammatthewministries.org [https://www.iammatthewministries.org] 💙 Donate on Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/IAmMatthewMinistries