I Will Shake All Things

I Will Shake All Things (1)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Derek begins this look at Scripture where God says He will shake all things. It is a time when all will be judged. On the basis of how we have lived, whether by sin or by righteousness, we will face the judgment of God administered by the Lord Jesus.

I Will Shake All Things (2)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Today Derek speaks about Jesus’ story of the house that is built upon a rock. This refers to whether or not our lives have been built on His Word. Of the two houses, one was built on a firm foundation, and the other was built on sand. Derek then looks at what we can expect to be shaken: things like our families, businesses, governments, religious institutions, and finally the whole earth.

I Will Shake All Things (3)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Derek looks at three charges given by God through the prophet Isaiah concerning the inhabitants of the earth in the last days. They have transgressed the laws, they have changed the ordinance, and they have broken the everlasting covenant. The description of what happens next could be frightening if our trust were not in the Lord.

I Will Shake All Things (4)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Derek goes to the book of Revelation to look at the root cause of the wrath of the Lamb, which is the general degeneration of human character. The particular aspect that is highlighted there is pride, and the main way for us to deal with it is through confession of our sins. Derek then discloses something else God hates, which is carnality.

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Host, Stephen Mansfield

We finish this week by looking at eighteen distinct moral blemishes that are prevalent in the last days—including the love of self, love of money, and love of pleasure. These are rampant in the end times, with the corrupting influence of the occult in many various forms aiding in this breakdown. The only remedy for these things, the only place of security and strength, is in the Word of God.

I Will Shake All Things (6)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Derek begins the second message in our current series by dealing with what our response should be. If we really believe that God is going to do what He says and shake all things, then what kind of persons ought we to be? Three key elements come are apparent as we look at the need for holy conduct and godliness.

I Will Shake All Things (7)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

If we believe the Lord is returning, our motivation should be to live a holy life, to look for His return with great anticipation, and to hasten His returning by seeing that the gospel is proclaimed in all the world. Derek looks at four practical ways we can express our obedience to the Word of God. The first way is to align our prayers and purpose with God’s objective, which is: “Your kingdom come, your will be done…”

I Will Shake All Things (8)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Derek looks at Jonah’s disobedience to stress the importance of aligning ourselves with God’s purposes. This includes being a part of accomplishing these goals. Another way to express obedience is to cultivate endurance. Through the trials we may encounter, we must endure—and come out of them leaning victoriously on the Lord.

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Host, Stephen Mansfield

Today Derek continues with this theme of endurance, adding patience and perseverance to the mix, showing how they are similar but carry very different meanings in our Christian experience. The third way of expressing obedience naturally is “waiting” and Derek presents various Scriptures concerning this important action because God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.

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Host, Stephen Mansfield

Derek finishes this study by exhorting us to grasp these truths from the Word of God: That we are more than conquerors through Christ. That Jesus Christ has overcome evil in every way. That He has given us the keys to reign victoriously in this life. Abide in His Word and be obedient to love others. Suffering may come at times, but with His help and strength we will have the victory.