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October 16, 2024 • Minister Raymond Archibeque

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The imagery in Revelation 1 resonates strongly with visions from the Old Testament prophets:Daniel's Visions: The "one like a son of man" and the Ancient of Days in Daniel 7 share striking similarities with John's vision of Christ. Ezekiel's Call: John's reaction of falling down as though dead mirrors Ezekiel's response to his divine encounter (Ezekiel 1:28). These parallels underscore the continuity of divine revelation and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies in Christ.

Intriguingly, numbers play a significant role in Revelation, starting with the prominent "seven" in chapter 1:Seven churches

Seven spirits

Seven golden lampstands

Seven stars

This recurring pattern invites readers to explore the deeper symbolic meanings behind biblical numbers. Did you know that the number 7 appears over 700 times in the Bible, often representing divine perfection or completeness? As we delve deeper into Revelation, we'll uncover how these numerical patterns weave through the fabric of biblical prophecy, offering tantalizing clues to the divine plan. Are you ready to unlock the numerical code hidden within the pages of Scripture?

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October 23, 2024 • Minister Raymond Archibeque • Revelation 2, Revelation 3

Revelation 2–3 details the individual letters that Jesus dictates for the seven churches in Asia. Each of these churches is in a different spiritual state. For the faithful churches in Smyrna and Philadelphia, Jesus offers only encouragement for their steadfast faith. For the churches in Sardis, Ephesus, Pergamum, and Thyatira, he commends them for some aspects of their faith but also rebukes them for specific areas of failure. Finally, for the church in Laodicea, he offers no encouragement at all and simply calls for their repentance from a lukewarm, middle-of-the-road faith.

Wednesday Online Live Stream - Book of Revelation

October 9, 2024 • Minister Raymond Archibeque • Revelation 1

Revelation 1:1-20 introduces us to John's extraordinary encounter with the glorified Christ. This passage serves as a prologue, establishing the divine origin of the revelation and its urgent message for the churches. The imagery in Revelation 1 resonates strongly with visions from the Old Testament prophets:Daniel's Visions: The "one like a son of man" and the Ancient of Days in Daniel 7 share striking similarities with John's vision of Christ. Ezekiel's Call: John's reaction of falling down as though dead mirrors Ezekiel's response to his divine encounter (Ezekiel 1:28). These parallels underscore the continuity of divine revelation and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies in Christ. Intriguingly, numbers play a significant role in Revelation, starting with the prominent "seven" in chapter 1:Seven churches Seven spirits Seven golden lampstands Seven stars This recurring pattern invites readers to explore the deeper symbolic meanings behind biblical numbers. Did you know that the number 7 appears over 700 times in the Bible, often representing divine perfection or completeness? As we delve deeper into Revelation, we'll uncover how these numerical patterns weave through the fabric of biblical prophecy, offering tantalizing clues to the divine plan. Are you ready to unlock the numerical code hidden within the pages of Scripture?

Wednesday Online Live Stream - Book of Revelation

October 2, 2024 • Minister Raymond Archibeque • Revelation 1:1–3

A study on the Book of Revelation - We live in a world of ongoing conflict and unrest. All around us are signs of the reality that so many live in a state of fear—or worse, hopelessness. Many centuries ago, John, the author of Revelation, penned a letter to seven churches. In it, he reminded them that Jesus’s death and resurrection had brought about victory, and as followers of Jesus, they would be victorious as well. Revelation focuses on the victory of Jesus in the cross and the promise of victory for those who follow after Jesus—even if that victory won’t be fully realized until the final judgement. Trust in Jesus’s victory in the midst of the challenges and struggles of the world today!