Len’s Mens Fellowship Archives

REVELATION 6:5-17, FOUR MORE SEALS OF JUDGMENT — OVER A BILLION PEOPLE DIE

The purpose of this prophecy (the book of Revelation) and all prophecy is to build our faith and confidence in our God and Savior and thus respond even more in heartfelt awe, love and obedience. It is not for curiosity … Continue reading

REVELATION CONTINUED – GETTING ‘BATTLE READY’ FOR THE TIMES AT HAND – HOW TO BEAT THE DEVIL

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world and spiritual forces of evil." (See Ephesians 6:10-20) The quote below is taken from a scene in the Lord of the Rings and … Continue reading

REVELATION 6:1-8, THE GREAT TRIBULATION BEGINS — DOOMSDAY BEGINS: THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE

"I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider … Continue reading

REVELATION, “ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER—AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY (CHRIST’S RETURN) APPROACHING.” (HEBREWS 10:25)

  Why study the book of Revelation? 1) God promises a blessing: “God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, … Continue reading

REVELATION 6:1-2, A SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR EVENTS WHICH TAKE PLACE DURING THE FIRST SEAL JUDGMENT (OR THE FIRST 3 1/2 YEARS OF THE TRIBULATION) WHAT DO

"I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider … Continue reading

REVELATION 6:1-3, PERSONAL (TEMPORAL) PEACE — THE IDOL OF MAN AND THE BAIT OF SATAN – THE CALM (FALSE PEACE) BEFORE THE STORM

"THE LORD JESUS CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS TO RESCUE US FROM THE PRESENT EVIL AGE."  (SEE GAL. 1:3-4)                        "As long as they [Americans] can have these things [personal peace and affluence], they will give up anything!" Francis Schaeffer  … Continue reading

GENESIS 49-50, THE FAITH OF THE FATHERS- FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR WHAT ARE YOU HOPING FOR?

As we come to the end of studying the book of beginnings (Genesis) we must not miss the main point of this great book and the main point of all of Scripture – Living by faith in God (trusting in … Continue reading

GENESIS 45:16-48:22, GOD’S PLAN MOVES FORWARD

As we recall all the parental favoritism, jealousy, lies and deceit, sibling rivalry, rebellion and murder that took place in Jacob's strife-filled family it is absolutely amazing that God could orchestrate a plan that would reunite them and relocate them … Continue reading

IN REVELATION 4-5 WE SEE THE WORTH-SHIP OF GOD. LOOKING FOR WORK? GOD IS SEEKING WORSHIPERS

  Last week we looked at an outline used by John MacArthur for chapter 5 in Revelation: 1) The search for the worthy One and 2) the selection of the worthy One; (see 1-7). And this week we will look … Continue reading

REVELATION 5:1-7, THE SCROLL OF WOE (FOR THE LOST) AND REDEMPTION (FOR THE SAVED)

In Revelation 4 we see God the Almighty on His throne in the temple.  In various translations it says the throne is “set” or “is standing in heaven” meaning it is established and immovable. This is a picture of absolute … Continue reading

REVELATION 4-5, –“COME UP HERE,” HOW OUR VIEW OF HEAVEN AFFECTS OUR LIFE ON EARTH

Read Revelation 4 & 5 and ask yourself this question: Does God have the same prominence in my heart as He has in Heaven, in His universe?  Our view of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) as seen in this … Continue reading

GENESIS 43-45:15, MORE TESTS FOR THE BROTHERS TO PASS. THE MIRACLE OF TRANSFORMATION

"Unreserved readiness to change is an indispensable precondition of the conception (formation) of Christ in our souls and it must endure with undiminished vigor all along the path of our transformation. The significance and the value of such an attitude … Continue reading