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Babylon was noteworthy for its sinful luxuries and moral corruption. Here, Babylon the Prostitute represents the center of opposition to God. Historically, Rome and the Roman Church have been the center of opposition to the Gospel.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 17:3-14 ESV Text: Revelation 17:3-14 KJV Text: Revelation 17:3-14 The section starts at about 0:22 and ends at about 2:34 3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and… Babylon was noteworthy for its sinful luxuries and moral corruption. Here, Babylon the Prostitute represents the center of opposition to God. Historically, Rome and the Roman Church have been the center of opposition to the Gospel.

Haven’t we seen this movie before? Once again Jehoshaphat of Judah seeks out the Lord when facing battle. Once again the word of the Lord’s prophet is proved right, for God’s Word never fails.

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BibleGateway: 2 Kings 3:1-25 ESV Text: 2 Kings 3:1-25 KJV Text: 2Kings 3:1-25 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 4:20      1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over… Haven’t we seen this movie before? Once again Jehoshaphat of Judah seeks out the Lord when facing battle. Once again the word of the Lord’s prophet is proved right, for God’s Word never fails.

We just can’t turn to other gods and other religions and expect good results. Ahaziah found that out the hard way. The Lord alone is our fortress. He alone is our help in time of need.

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BibleGateway: 2 Kings 1:1-18 ESV Text: 2 Kings 1:1-18 KJV Text: 2Kings 1:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:50      1 Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.… We just can’t turn to other gods and other religions and expect good results. Ahaziah found that out the hard way. The Lord alone is our fortress. He alone is our help in time of need.

A vision of the Lord’s victory over the Antichrist and his people, those who kill the prophets, all who refuse to repent, the false prophets, and those who side with demons. They are all defeated!

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BibleGateway: Revelation 16:1-21 ESV Text: Revelation 16:1-21 KJV Text: Revelation 16:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:23      1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to… A vision of the Lord’s victory over the Antichrist and his people, those who kill the prophets, all who refuse to repent, the false prophets, and those who side with demons. They are all defeated!

The Lord God Almighty is holy and righteous. He is greater than all and none of His enemies can win the victory over Him. Eventually, they will all recognize this. Our God is “King of the ages.”

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BibleGateway: Revelation 15:1-8 ESV Text: Revelation 15:1-8 KJV Text: Revelation 15:1-8 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:42      1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels… The Lord God Almighty is holy and righteous. He is greater than all and none of His enemies can win the victory over Him. Eventually, they will all recognize this. Our God is “King of the ages.”

“Yet I will not totally destroy the house of Jacob,” the Lord said. Why not? Because a Savior was still to come from Jacob’s line. A remnant of believers would remain. After chapters of judgment, Amos closes with hope and forgiveness.

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BibleGateway: Amos 9:5-15 ESV Text: Amos 9:5-15 KJV Text: Amos 9:5-15 The section starts at about 0:50 and ends at about 2:59 5 And the Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land,… “Yet I will not totally destroy the house of Jacob,” the Lord said. Why not? Because a Savior was still to come from Jacob’s line. A remnant of believers would remain. After chapters of judgment, Amos closes with hope and forgiveness.

The people of Israel demonstrated their unbelief by their dishonesty and by taking unfair advantage of the poor. For their unbelief, the Lord would take even His Word away from them.

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BibleGateway: Amos 8:1-12 ESV Text: Amos 8:1-12 KJV Text: Amos 8:1-12 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:12      1 Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and behold a basket… The people of Israel demonstrated their unbelief by their dishonesty and by taking unfair advantage of the poor. For their unbelief, the Lord would take even His Word away from them.

Sometimes it can seem to us like wickedness will last forever, but a reckoning for all wickedness and evil is coming. Jesus will judge the earth and righteousness will win out.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 14:14-20 ESV Text: Revelation 14:14-20 KJV Text: Revelation 14:14-20 The section starts at about 2:28 and ends at about 3:48 14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud… Sometimes it can seem to us like wickedness will last forever, but a reckoning for all wickedness and evil is coming. Jesus will judge the earth and righteousness will win out.

When Judgment Day comes, those who have died in the Lord will never be tormented by any punishment or trials, but they will find rest for their souls forever.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 14:6-13 ESV Text: Revelation 14:6-13 KJV Text: Revelation 14:6-13 The section starts at about 0:52 and ends at about 2:35      6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having… When Judgment Day comes, those who have died in the Lord will never be tormented by any punishment or trials, but they will find rest for their souls forever.