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The Indispensable Saints of God. Revelation 8. RECAP. Jesus gave us a basic scenario in the “Olivet Discourse” False Messiahs Wars Famines/Earthquakes Intense Short Time Right Before the End. RECAP. Revelation gives us this teaching in a symbolic format
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The Indispensable Saints of God Revelation 8
RECAP • Jesus gave us a basic scenario in the “Olivet Discourse” • False Messiahs • Wars • Famines/Earthquakes • Intense Short Time Right Before the End
RECAP • Revelation gives us this teaching in a symbolic format • With the 6th seal we are at the end • With the opening of the 7th seal nothing happens (the 7th seal contains the 7 trumpet judgments)
The Agenda of God Is MovedAlong By Prayer • The Father is Reigning (Rev. 4) • The Son is unfolding history on His schedule (Rev. 5) • Prayer plays a central role in His exercising control over human affairs and in unfolding His plan (John 16:20-24;Mark 11:24;9:29)
Only A Certain People MoveThe Agenda • “all God’s People” • “Saints” • 1 Peter 2:9-10
Only A Certain People MoveThe Agenda • 1 Timothy 2:3-5 • It is to the saints God has entrusted the work and privilege of prayer • James 5:16-18
This Truth Must Be WovenInto Life • If we are not willing to pray then we must not be those who lament and complain • We must rest in God’s wisdom and timing while we work and pray • If we suffer and it appears darkness is winning we must not lose heart (Rom. 12:9-12;17-21)