The words of Jesus
are in red text.
Part 3 of 3
The Latter Time of Indignation
Note:
The
following
content
(in
this
section)
is
based
upon logical speculation.
Indignation
is
commonly
defined
as
strong
anger
aroused
within
someone
who
perceives
they
have
received
unjustified
and
unfair
treatment.
Many
of
us
can
remember
our
response
when
someone
treated
us
unfairly,
spoke
untruths
about
us,
or
caused
us
to
experience
unwarranted
emotional
pain.
As
our
indignation
(anger)
welled
up
from
deep
within
us
we
(1)
mentally
“chewed
on”
(over
and
over)
what
happened,
and
(2)
considered
possible
responses
involving
various
types
of
retribution
and
punishment
for
what
they
did.
Those
who
are
filled
with
the
Holy
Spirit
will
also
experience
an
opposing
struggle
between
the
desired
response
of
our
flesh
(to
extract
a
pound
of
their
flesh),
and the urging of the Spirit to forgive them.
Christians
are
instructed
to
forgive
as
we
have
been
forgiven
(Matthew
6:14,
Mark
11:25,
Colossians
3:13).
When
wronged,
remember
the
following
when
experiencing anger and considering retribution:
•
Jesus
asked
the
Father
to
forgive
those
who
unjustifiably
crucified
Him
as
He
hung
on
the
cross
to
die…because,
“They
do
not
know
what
they
do.”
Luke 23:34
•
Paul
said
do
not
retaliate
when
wronged.
“Beloved,
do
not
avenge
yourselves,
but
rather
give
place
to
wrath;
for
it
is
written,
‘Vengeance
is
Mine,
I
will
repay,’ says the Lord.” Romans 12:19
God
gave
Daniel
a
prophetic
vision
about
the
last
days—which
was
interpreted
by
Gabriel
(an
angelic
messenger
of
God).
Gabriel
stated
Daniel’s
vision
is
about
the
end
times,
the
Beast
and
his
source
of
power,
and
what
the
Beast
will
do—all
of
which
will
occur
during
“the latter time of the indignation.”
•
“The vision
refers to the time of the end.’” Daniel 8:17
•
“What
shall
happen
in
the
latter
time
of
the
indignation
;
for
at
the
appointed
time
the
end
shall
be.” Daniel 8:19
Gabriel’s
words
of
“latter
time
of
the
indignation”
provides
an
interesting
insight
into
the
Tribulation;
Great
Tribulation;
motivation
behind
Satan’s
actions;
and
why
God
will
deliver
His
wrath
upon
earth
prior
to
the
return
of
Jesus.
Daniel
9:27
reveals
the
Beast
will
confirm
a
covenant
with
the
many
for
“one
week”
(7
years)
for
the
Israelites
to
resume
sacrifices
and
offerings.
This
is
the
first
half
of
the
Tribulation
when
the
Beast
will
“lay
the
framework”
to
execute
his
revenge.
But
when
3½
years
have
passed
(mid
Tribulation)
the
Beast
will
break
his
covenant—which
initiates
the
Great
Tribulation,
or
the
“latter
time
of
the
indignation.”
Those
who
are
living
during
the
Great
Tribulation
will
experience
the
consequences
of
Satan’s
unrighteous
indignation,
and
God’s righteous indignation.
Satan’s Unrighteous Indignation
Satan
lost
in
his
attempt
to
overthrow
God,
and
was
cast
out
of
Heaven
to
his
earthly
prison
to
await
his
final
punishment.
Meanwhile,
he
has
experienced
indignation
because
his
malignant
mind
is
unable
to
recognize
what
he
did
was
wrong;
he
perceives
his
punishment
is
unjustified
and
unfair;
and
he
seeks
retribution
for
his
pain.
When
he
(the
Holy
Spirit)
who
restrains
is
taken
out
of
the
way
(2
Thessalonians
2:6-12),
is
when
the
lawless
one
(the
Beast)
will
be
revealed;
and
when
the
unbridled
source
of
global
devastation
will
arise
as
Satan
(via
the
Beast)
will
destroy
as
many
as
possible.
For
Daniel
was
told
by
Gabriel,
“And
in
the
latter
time
of
their
kingdom,
when
the
transgressors
have
reached
their
fullness,
a
king
shall
arise,
having
fierce
features,
who
understands
sinister
schemes.
His
power
shall
be
mighty,
but
not
by
his
own
power;
he
shall
destroy
fearfully,
and
shall
prosper
and
thrive;
he
shall
destroy
the
mighty,
and
also
the
holy
people.
Through
his
cunning
he
shall
cause
deceit
to
prosper
under
his
rule;
and
he
shall
exalt
himself
in
his
heart.
He
shall
destroy
many
in
their
prosperity.”
Daniel 8:23-25
Because
of
Satan’s
delusional
darkness;
because
he
cannot
see
beyond
his
mind-bending
indignation;
because
he
has
a
grandiose
perception
of
who
he
is
and
his
abilities;
and
because
he
does
not
understand
God
has
used
him
from
the
beginning
to
fulfill
His
will—Satan
will
(1)
create
global
devastation
and
death,
and
(2)
attempt
to
achieve
his
greatest
retribution
by
making
a
stand
against
Jesus—but
he
will
be
defeated
again.
“He
shall
even
rise
against
the
Prince
of
princes;
but
he
shall
be broken without human means.” Daniel 8:25
God’s Righteous Indignation
God
designed
us
and
equipped
us
with
the
capacity
to
love
Him
as
He
loves
us.
Throughout
time,
God
has
sought
a
loving
relationship
with
His
human
creation.
Jesus
was
asked,
“Teacher,
which
is
the
great
commandment
in
the
law?
Jesus
said
to
him,
‘You
shall
love
the
Lord
your
God
with
all
your
heart,
with
all
your
soul, and with all your mind.’” Matthew 22:36-37
God
has
done
everything
to
reach
us
and
change
our
hearts
towards
Him.
However,
many
have
“turned
their
backs”
on
Him—starting
with
Adam
and
Eve.
As
the
human
population
grew,
Ezekiel
chapter
16
reveals
God’s
love
for
Jerusalem.
It
describes
how
God
chose
Abrahams’s
descendants
for
Himself;
took
them
under
His
wing;
dwelled
amongst
them;
anointed
them;
and
adorned
them
with
gifts
of
His
love.
However,
the
scripture
reveals
they
also
turned
their
back
on
God
and
became a “harlot” because they sinned with other lovers.
“For
thus
says
the
Lord
God:
‘I
will
deal
with
you
as
you
have
done,
who
despised
the
oath
by
breaking
the
covenant.’
Nevertheless
I
will
remember
My
covenant
with
you
in
the
days
of
your
youth,
and
I
will
establish
an
everlasting
covenant
with
you.”
Ezekiel
16:59-60
God’s
everlasting
covenant
is
based
upon
believing
in
His
Son,
Jesus
Christ,
who
shed
His
blood
on
the
cross
as
a
propitiation
for
our
sins.
Propitiation
may
be
defined
as
appeasing
the
wrath
of
an
offended
person
and
being
reconciled
to
him—for
when
we
sin…we
sin
against
God.
Simply
stated,
the
sins
of
those
who
believe
in
His
Son
are forgiven.
The
evening
before
Jesus
was
crucified,
as
He
ate
with
His
apostles,
“He
also
took
the
cup
after
supper,
saying,
‘This
cup
is
the
new
covenant
in
My
blood,
which
is
shed
for you.’” Luke 22:17-20
Jesus
declared,
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlasting
life.
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.
He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
condemnation,
that
the
light
has
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
darkness
rather
than
light,
because
their
deeds
were
evil.
For
everyone
practicing
evil
hates
the
light
and
does
not
come
to
the
light,
lest
his
deeds
should
be
exposed.
But
he
who
does
the
truth
comes
to
the
light,
that
his
deeds
may
be
clearly
seen,
that they have been done in God.” John 3:16-21
Those
who
reject
Jesus
prefer
sin,
turn
their
backs
on
God,
and
will
experience
His
righteous
wrath
as
it
is
poured
out
upon
earth
(Revelation
chapters
8,
9,
and
16)…and for eternity.
Messaging That Attacks Christians
Note:
The
following
content
in
this
section
is
based
upon
logical speculation.
Jesus
declared
(in
Matthew
24:24)
that
false
christs
and
false
prophets
will
perform
signs
and
wonders
to
deceive
during
the
last
days.
As
such,
in
addition
to
false
christs
and
false
prophets,
it
is
probable
that
“public
persons”
(those
who
are
depicted
in
various
types
of
communication
media)
will
claim
to
be
Christian—but
will
speak
inappropriate
words,
and/or
will
demonstrate
hypocritical
behavior—which
will
provide
content
for
the
deceived
that
will
justify
verbally
and
physically
attacking
Christians.
These
persons
who
claim
to
be
“Christian”
will
either
be
demonically
inspired,
or
will
lack
spiritual
maturity.
Regardless,
their
actions
will
provide
strong
evidenced-
based
messaging
that
declares
to
those
who
follow
the
Beast:
“Do
not
believe
Christians
because
they
are
hypocritical,
delusional,
judgmental
bigots,
and
filled
with
hatred.”
Besides,
this
type
of
messaging
is
becoming
more commonplace today.
However,
because
Christians
will
see
and
understand
the
signs
of
the
times;
and
because
they
will
reject
the
beast
and
his
mark;
and
because
they
will
warn
anyone
who
will
listen
about
the
beast,
who
he
is
and
what
he
will
do—an
additional
message
will
be
propagated
that
will
increase
the
anger
within
those
who
are
deceived:
“Christians
stand
in
the
way
of
the
Beast!”
This
messaging,
combined
with
the
aforementioned
lies,
will
serve
as
a
means
to
justify
and
magnify
Christian
persecution—against
those
who
are
easily
identifiable
because they do not have the Beast’s mark!
“Since
it
is
a
righteous
thing
with
God
to
repay
with
tribulation
those
who
trouble
you,
and
to
give
you
who
are
troubled
rest
with
us
when
the
Lord
Jesus
is
revealed
from
heaven
with
His
mighty
angels,
in
flaming
fire
taking
vengeance
on
those
who
do
not
know
God,
and
on
those
who
do
not
obey
the
gospel
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
These
shall
be
punished
with
everlasting
destruction.”
2
Thessalonians 1:6-9
Christian Response to the Beast
There
will
be
many
who
know
and
see
truth—and
they
will
spiritually
recognize
the
Beast
is
the
embodiment
and
personification
of
Satan,
and
the
fulfillment
of
prophecy.
As
such,
Christians
will
become
more
vocal
during
the
last
days—as
they
warn
against
the
Beast
and
declare
the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
However,
as
the
power
and
control
of
the
Beast
becomes
more
dominant,
it
will
become
increasingly
difficult
for
Christians
to
warn
others
about
the
Beast,
and
to
share
their
faith
as
persecution
increases.
It
is
highly
probable
the
Beast
will
declare
Christians
should
be
stopped
via
whatever
means—for
this
is
what
religious
and
government
leaders
did
to
Jesus
and
His
disciples,
and
what Hitler did to the Jews.
The
Bible
reveals
Christians
will
die
for
their
testimony.
“And
I
saw
thrones,
and
they
sat
on
them,
and
judgment
was
committed
to
them.
Then
I
saw
the
souls
of
those
who
had
been
beheaded
for
their
witness
to
Jesus
and
for
the
word
of
God,
who
had
not
worshiped
the
beast
or
his
image,
and
had
not
received
his
mark
on
their
foreheads
or
on
their
hands.
And
they
lived
and
reigned
with Christ for a thousand years.” Revelation 20:4
If
the
rapture
occurs
prior
to
the
murderous
events
described
above,
those
who
will
die
for
their
testimony
may
have
committed
their
lives
to
Christ
after
they
witnessed
the
Rapture.
If
so,
these
are
those
who
heard
the
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ,
and
were
aware
of
future
prophetic
events—but
failed
to
make
a
decision
for
Jesus
and
were
left
behind—and
now
must
endure
unimaginable
hardship,
afflictions,
and
even
death
for
their
faith.
As
such,
now
is
the
time
to
prepare
your
heart
and be continually ready!
Jesus
said,
“But
of
that
day
and
hour
no
one
knows,
not
even
the
angels
of
heaven,
but
My
Father
only.
But
as
the
days
of
Noah
were,
so
also
will
the
coming
of
the
Son
of
Man
be.
For
as
in
the
days
before
the
flood,
they
were
eating
and
drinking,
marrying
and
giving
in
marriage,
until
the
day
that
Noah
entered
the
ark,
and
did
not
know
until
the
flood
came
and
took
them
all
away,
so
also
will
the
coming
of
the
Son
of
Man
be.
Then
two
men
will
be
in
the
field:
one
will
be
taken
and
the
other
left.
Two
women
will
be
grinding
at
the
mill:
one
will
be
taken
and
the
other
left.
Watch
therefore,
for
you
do
not
know
what
hour
your
Lord
is
coming.
But
know
this,
that
if
the
master
of
the
house
had
known
what
hour
the
thief
would
come,
he
would
have
watched
and
not
allowed
his
house
to
be
broken
into.
Therefore
you
also
be
ready,
for
the
Son
of
Man
is
coming
at
an
hour
you
do
not
expect.”
Matthew
24:36-44
The
following
scripture
is
relevant
for
all
Christians
living
at
this
time.
“I
charge
you
therefore
before
God
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
who
will
judge
the
living
and
the
dead
at
His
appearing
and
His
kingdom:
Preach
the
word!
Be
ready
in
season
and
out
of
season.
Convince,
rebuke,
exhort,
with
all
longsuffering
and
teaching.
For
the
time
will
come
when
they
will
not
endure
sound
doctrine,
but
according
to
their
own
desires,
because
they
have
itching
ears,
they
will
heap
up
for
themselves
teachers;
and
they
will
turn
their
ears
away
from
the
truth,
and
be
turned
aside
to
fables.
But
you
be
watchful
in
all
things,
endure
afflictions,
do
the
work
of
an
evangelist,
fulfill
your
ministry.” 2 Tim 4:1-5
Christians
will
experience
unimaginable
fear
during
the
Tribulation. As such, remember the following:
•
Jesus
said,
“And
do
not
fear
those
who
kill
the
body
but
cannot
kill
the
soul.
But
rather
fear
Him
who
is
able
to
destroy
both
soul
and
body
in
hell.”
Matthew
10:28
•
“Blessed
is
every
one
who
fears
the
Lord,
who
walks
in His ways.” Psalm 128:1
The Beast’s Final Demise
The
culmination
of
Satan’s
desire
is
to
destroy
Israel;
and
to
kill
every
Jew
and
every
person
who
is
saved
by
faith
in
Jesus—as
he
amasses
armies
around
Israel.
Jesus
warned
us
about
these
times:
“But
when
you
see
Jerusalem
surrounded
by
armies,
then
know
that
its
desolation is near.” Luke 21:20
Known
as
the
Battle
of
Armageddon,
is
when
the
Beast,
the
False
Prophet,
and
kings
of
the
earth
(who
will
fall
prey
to
the
Beast
via
the
performance
of
signs
by
demons) will gather their armies together to attack Israel.
“Then
the
sixth
angel
poured
out
his
bowl
on
the
great
river
Euphrates,
and
its
water
was
dried
up,
so
that
the
way
of
the
kings
from
the
east
might
be
prepared.
And
I
saw
three
unclean
spirits
like
frogs
coming
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
dragon,
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
beast,
and
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
false
prophet.
For
they
are
spirits
of
demons,
performing
signs,
which
go
out
to
the
kings
of
the
earth
and
of
the
whole
world,
to
gather
them
to
the
battle
of
that
great
day
of
God
Almighty.
‘Behold,
I
am
coming
as
a
thief.
Blessed
is
he
who
watches,
and
keeps
his
garments,
lest
he
walk
naked
and
they
see
his
shame.’
And
they
gathered
them
together
to
the
place
called in Hebrew, Armageddon.” Revelation 16:12-16
However,
victory
in
this
battle
will
not
occur
because
of
human
tactics
and
earthly
power.
This
war
against
Israel’s
enemies
will
be
won
by
Jesus
Christ—the
Messiah promised by God.
“Now
I
saw
heaven
opened,
and
behold,
a
white
horse.
And
He
who
sat
on
him
was
called
Faithful
and
True,
and
in
righteousness
He
judges
and
makes
war.
His
eyes
were
like
a
flame
of
fire,
and
on
His
head
were
many
crowns.
He
had
a
name
written
that
no
one
knew
except
Himself.
He
was
clothed
with
a
robe
dipped
in
blood,
and
His
name
is
called
The
Word
of
God.
And
the
armies
in
heaven,
clothed
in
fine
linen,
white
and
clean,
followed
Him
on
white
horses.
Now
out
of
His
mouth
goes
a
sharp
sword,
that
with
it
He
should
strike
the
nations.
And
He
Himself
will
rule
them
with
a
rod
of
iron.
He
Himself
treads
the
winepress
of
the
fierceness
and
wrath
of
Almighty
God.
And
He
has
on
His
robe
and
on
His
thigh
a
name
written:
KING
OF
KINGS
AND
LORD
OF
LORDS.
Then
I
saw
an
angel
standing
in
the
sun;
and
he
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
saying
to
all
the
birds
that
fly
in
the
midst
of
heaven,
‘Come
and
gather
together
for
the
supper
of
the
great
God,
that
you
may
eat
the
flesh
of
kings,
the
flesh
of
captains,
the
flesh
of
mighty
men,
the
flesh
of
horses
and
of
those
who
sit
on
them,
and
the
flesh
of
all
people,
free
and
slave,
both
small
and
great.’
And
I
saw
the
beast,
the
kings
of
the
earth,
and
their
armies,
gathered
together
to
make
war
against
Him
who
sat
on
the
horse
and
against
His
army.
Then
the
beast
was
captured,
and
with
him
the
false
prophet
who
worked
signs
in
his
presence,
by
which
he
deceived
those
who
received
the
mark
of
the
beast
and
those
who
worshiped
his
image.
These
two
were
cast
alive
into
the
lake
of
fire
burning
with
brimstone.
And
the
rest
were
killed
with
the
sword
which
proceeded
from
the
mouth
of
Him
who
sat
on
the
horse.
And
all
the
birds
were
filled
with
their
flesh.”
Revelation 19:11-21
It
is
important
for
all
to
realize…all
that
has
occurred,
is
occurring,
and
will
occur…is
about
the
Israelites.
God
made
promises
to
His
chosen…and
He
will
fulfill
every
one of them.
God
said
to
Abram,
“I
will
make
you
a
great
nation;
I
will
bless
you
and
make
your
name
great;
and
you
shall
be
a
blessing.
I
will
bless
those
who
bless
you
and
I
will
curse
him who curses you.” Gen 12:2-3
All
of
the
darkness;
all
of
the
division,
all
of
the
anger,
all
of
the
destruction,
all
of
the
death;
and
all
of
the
unimaginable
events
the
world
will
experience
during
the
last
days—will
be
allowed
by
God
as
a
means
to
separate
the
wheat
from
the
tares,
as
He
places
Israel
in
the center of His universe when Jesus returns.
Jesus
will
simultaneously
destroy
Satan,
the
Beast,
the
False
Prophet,
Israel’s
enemies,
and
fulfill
God’s
promises.
This
is
when
God’s
beloved
will
realize
Jesus
Christ
is
His
promised
Messiah—the
one
whom
they
pierced—and they will mourn.
“In
that
day
the
Lord
will
defend
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem;
the
one
who
is
feeble
among
them
in
that
day
shall
be
like
David,
and
the
house
of
David
shall
be
like
God,
like
the
Angel
of
the
Lord
before
them.
It
shall
be
in
that
day
that
I
will
seek
to
destroy
all
the
nations
that
come
against
Jerusalem.
And
I
will
pour
on
the
house
of
David
and
on
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
the
Spirit
of
grace
and
supplication;
then
they
will
look
on
Me
whom
they
pierced.
Yes,
they
will
mourn
for
Him
as
one
mourns
for
his
only
son,
and
grieve
for
Him
as
one
grieves
for
a
firstborn.” Zechariah 12:8-10
Satan
received
an
eternal
death
sentence
for
his
attempt
to
overthrow
God.
Similar
to
a
person
who
receives
a
death
sentence
for
their
crime
is
put
into
prison
to
await
execution
of
their
physical
body.
Satan
was
thrown
out
of
Heaven
and
cast
down
to
earth
to
await
his
execution
in
the
lake
of
fire—for
spirits
(including
our
soul)
will
never
die.
However,
those
who
are
thrown
into
the
lake
of
fire
will
greatly
desire
the
absolute
extermination
of
their
existence—because
the
eternal
torment
of
God’s
wrath
far
exceeds
any
form
of
torture
man
has
devised,
and
beyond human comprehension.
“The
devil,
who
deceived
them,
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire
and
brimstone
where
the
beast
and
the
false
prophet
are.
And
they
will
be
tormented
day
and
night
forever
and
ever.
Then
I
saw
a
great
white
throne
and
Him
who
sat
on
it,
from
whose
face
the
earth
and
the
heaven
fled
away.
And
there
was
found
no
place
for
them.
And
I
saw
the
dead,
small
and
great,
standing
before
God,
and
books
were
opened.
And
another
book
was
opened,
which
is
the
Book
of
Life.
And
the
dead
were
judged
according
to
their
works,
by
the
things
which
were
written
in
the
books.
The
sea
gave
up
the
dead
who
were
in
it,
and
Death
and
Hades
delivered
up
the
dead
who
were
in
them.
And
they
were
judged,
each
one
according
to
his
works.
Then
Death
and
Hades
were
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire.
This
is
the
second
death.
And
anyone
not
found
written
in
the
Book
of
Life
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire.”
Revelation 20:10-15
What is Your Response?
Take
a
close
look
at
what’s
going
on
in
the
world
today.
Although
there
is
increasing
division
between
people,
strife,
hatred,
and
chaos;
although
we
are
shocked
daily
by
the
number
of
people
killing
one
another,
and
by
the
atrocities
of
world
leaders;
and
although
we
have
a
deep
awareness
that
something
is
not
right
and
the
future
looks unsure and bleak—things will get much worse.
As
we
see
last
day
events
come
to
fruition,
it
will
serve
as
a
confirmation
we
are
witnessing
the
fulfillment
of
prophecy.
If
it
is
your
heart’s
desire
to
fulfill
the
demands
of
your
flesh—you
know
your
final
destiny.
However,
if
you
desire
to
seek
and
know
God,
there
is
a
much
better
way.
Jesus
Christ
willingly
gave
His
life
as
a
ransom
for
our
sins
so
that
we
can
be
forgiven
and
live
for
eternity
with
Him
in
Heaven?
Jesus
said,
“The
Son
of
Man
did
not
come
to
be
served,
but
to
serve,
and
to
give
His
life
a
ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28
There
is
nothing
we
can
do
to
improve
ourselves
to
make
us
more
acceptable
to
God—for
if
this
was
possible
He
would
not
have
sent
His
Son
to
die
for
our
sins.
It
is
only
when
we
are
truly
forgiven
is
when
the
darkness,
and
bondage,
and
consequences
of
sin
is
replaced
by
His
light,
His
grace,
and
His
love—which
causes
a
compelling
desire
to
well
up
from
within
our
heart
to
follow
and
serve
Him.
Jesus
said,
“Behold,
I
stand
at
the
door
and
knock.
If
anyone
hears
My
voice
and
opens
the
door,
I
will
come
in
to
him
and
dine
with
him,
and
he
with
Me.”
Revelation
3:20
It
is
an
indescribable
feeling
when
we
know
Jesus
is
knocking
on
the
door
to
our
heart.
However,
this
is
also
when
an
unseen
spiritual
battle
is
going
on
for
our
soul—because
lies
will
also
enter
into
our
thoughts
that
provide reasons to not let Him in.
Spending
eternity
with
Jesus
begins
with
a
simple
prayer—from
your
heart—unto
God.
If
you
decide
to
let
Him in…pray in this manner:
Holy
God,
I
am
a
sinner.
I
believe
Your
Son,
Jesus,
paid
the
price
for
my
sins
when
He
died
on
the
cross.
Jesus,
I
open
the
door
of
my
heart
to
you,
and
ask
you
to
live
within
me
as
my
Savior
and
Lord.
Holy
Spirit
change
me
to become more like Jesus and less like myself.
To
learn
more
about
Jesus,
discover
more
about
yourself,
and
understand
God’s
love
for
you…first
read
“3
Types
of
Death
1
Source
of
life”
then
“What
is
a
Born-Again
Christian” on UniqueBibleStudies.com.
Prepare because He is coming soon!
All for His Glory!
Harold D. Thomas
Bible Study Thought-Provoking Questions
The
purpose
of
the
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic,
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader,
or
church
pastor.
The
questions
should
be
answered
or
discussed
after
reading
“The
Beast.”
In
addition,
the
questions
are
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
the
determination
of
personal
opinions
and/or
discovering
how
the
lesson
content
relates
to
our
personal
lives.
As
such,
no
answers are provided.
Questions
Identify
at
least
one
national
leader
(past/present)
that
demonstrated sociopathic and narcissistic behaviors.
•
What lies did/do they use to gain/remain in power?
•
Did/do
they
use
techniques
used
by
Hitler
(indoctrination, cult, fear, scapegoats, war)?
Why did Jesus declared the Temple would be destroyed?
Why do you think Satan wants the Temple rebuilt?
The
lesson
stated
the
following.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree with each? Explain.
•
God
will
allow
Satan
(via
the
Beast)
to
exercise
unrestrained deception (see 2 Thess 2:7-8).
•
The Mark of the Beast will:
o
Serve
as
the
final
“separator”
of
the
wheat
from
the
tares.
o
Be visible and easily identifiable (see Rev 20:4)
How
do
you
think
Christians
will
survive
without
the
mark?
Scripture
declares
the
Beast
will
be
given
authority
over
every
tribe,
tongue,
and
nation;
and
those
who
dwell
on
earth
will
worship
him
(Revelation
13:4,
7-8).
The
lesson
used
logical
speculation
to
identify
possible
means
for
this
to
occur.
Do
you
agree
or
disagree
with
each?
Explain.
•
Nations
will
either
willingly
join
him,
or
will
be
overcome by war.
•
Existing factors will likely have an impact, such as:
o
Economic Interdependence between nations.
o
Unsustainable
debt
that
may
cause
a
global
economic meltdown.
The
lesson
used
logical
speculation
to
downplay
the
role
of
the
UN,
and
elevated
the
potential
role
of
NATO
during
the last days. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
The
lesson
stated
truths
will
become
lies,
and
lies
will
become truths.
•
Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
•
Consider
the
following:
Lies
often
include
a
component
of
truth.
Explain
how
and
why
this
is
done.
Scripture
states
great
signs
and
wonders
will
be
demonstrated
by
the
lawless
one,
false
christs,
and
false
prophets
(2
Thess
2:9-10;
Matt
24:24;
Rev
13:11-14,
16:13-14, 19:19-20).
•
Why
will
these
events
occur
and
how
will
people
respond?
•
Read Revelation 11:1-13.
o
Why do you think God will send His two witnesses?
o
What signs will they demonstrate?
o
What
will
enable
tribes,
tongues
and
nations
to
see
their
dead
bodies
for
3½
days?
Plus,
was
this
possible when this scripture was written?
o
What
do
you
think
will
occur
after
they
rise
from
the
dead for all to see?
The
lesson
used
logical
speculation
to
interpret
the
meaning
of
the
“Latter
time
of
the
indignation”
for
both
Satan
and
God
(Daniel
8:19).
Do
you
agree
or
disagree?
Explain.
“Then
I
saw
an
angel
coming
down
from
heaven,
having
the
key
to
the
bottomless
pit
and
a
great
chain
in
his
hand.
He
laid
hold
of
the
dragon,
that
serpent
of
old,
who
is
the
Devil
and
Satan,
and
bound
him
for
a
thousand
years;
and
he
cast
him
into
the
bottomless
pit,
and
shut
him
up,
and
set
a
seal
on
him,
so
that
he
should
deceive
the
nations
no
more
till
the
thousand
years
were
finished.
But
after
these
things
he
must
be
released
for
a
little
while.” Revelation 20:1-3
Now
when
the
thousand
years
have
expired,
Satan
will
be
released
from
his
prison
and
will
go
out
to
deceive
the
nations
which
are
in
the
four
corners
of
the
earth,
Gog
and
Magog,
to
gather
them
together
to
battle,
whose
number
is
as
the
sand
of
the
sea.
They
went
up
on
the
breadth
of
the
earth
and
surrounded
the
camp
of
the
saints
and
the
beloved
city.
And
fire
came
down
from
God
out
of
heaven
and
devoured
them.
The
devil,
who
deceived
them,
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire
and
brimstone
where
the
beast
and
the
false
prophet
are.
And
they
will
be
tormented
day
and
night
forever
and
ever.” Revelation 20:7-10
Read the above scripture.
•
Why
do
you
think
Satan
was
not
thrown
into
the
lake
of
fire
with
the
Beast
and
false
prophet,
but
was
bound
and thrown into the bottomless pit for 1,000 years?
•
What
type
of
influence
will
Satan
have
during
the
Millennial (1,000 year) Reign of Jesus Christ?
•
Why
do
you
think
God
will
release
Satan
to
deceive
the nations into battle?
•
Does
his
release
relate
to
the
Parable
of
the
Wheat
and the Tares? Explain.
•
Satan
will
be
cast
into
the
eternal
lake
of
fire
to
receive
his
final
execution.
Note
Satan
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire
and
brimstone
where
the
beast
and
the
false prophet are (and not was).
o
What does the word “are” convey?
o
Is
the
word
“are”
reinforced
by
the
next
verse
(“they”)?
o
Referred
to
in
the
Bible
as
the
second
death
(Rev
2:11, 20:6, 20:14, 21:8):
▪
Attempt
to
describe
what
someone
may
experience
in
the
lake
of
fire,
day
and
night
for
eternity.
▪
Can
you
think
of
anything
upon
this
earth…and
in
your
life…that
justifies
rejecting
Jesus
and
being cast into the lake of fire for eternity?
Jesus
declared,
“The
thief
does
not
come
except
to
steal,
and
to
kill,
and
to
destroy.
I
have
come
that
they
may
have
life,
and
that
they
may
have
it
more
abundantly.”
John 10:10
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