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The House of Bread · Voice Note For 20240911 - Revelation 13 - Rewards

Revelation 13 KJV

[1] And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. [2] And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. [3] And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. [4] And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? [5] And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. [6] And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. [7] And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. [8] And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. [9] If any man have an ear, let him hear. [10] He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. [11] And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. [12] And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. [13] And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, [14] and deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. [15] And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. [16] And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: [17] and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. [18] Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

https://bible.com/bible/1/rev.13.1-18.KJV

Note for 20240911

I must repeat myself, so there is no misunderstanding. We are reading through the Bible. I do not know the entire Bible; though, I hope that I may know more each day. I do not have all the answers, I am like you, a man.

Revelation 13:8 KJV

[8] And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Therein is my Hope, in GOD the Father and His Son, by the Holy Spirit that indwells with man; that my name is in the Book of Life. Let us at this time, remind ourselves what is written about this book we are reading.

Revelation 1:3 KJV

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

So, I am not going to guess who the anti-Christ is. I am not claiming that I know who the 1st and 2nd beast may be. The dragon has been identified as Satan, and no doubt that it may also point to the systems and devices of the same; even to he who is mentioned to be the prince of this world. What then is anti-Christ and who tempted Christ in the wilderness, even offering Him the kingdoms of this world if He should bow before him? How long has the spirit of anti-Christ been at work? Is it not since the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord, at least? Did Joseph not flee to Egypt, with Mary and Jesus, by a warning sent from Heaven; from that murderer King Herod? Now, I can point you to the similarity we found in Egypt, when Pharaoh ordered the killing of all male child births under the Israelites, and how Moses escaped that fate.

What and who is against Christ, instead of Christ and hates The Son of GOD. Christ was hated first, and for His name, we are hated too. We have restated verse 8, but look also at verse 7; he has been given this power. Now, there is a prior example of that in King Nebuchadnezzar, for He was given power too, though he did not believe in the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Nebuchadnezzar is a picture of anti-Christ, which makes the prophecies of Daniel significant. Do we not read here what is also written of in Daniel? The beast, even in the description of this beast. I can point you to the consideration, which I believe is fact; that the sea represents the gentiles and the land represents Israel. These things are far too advanced for my human thinking, the grasp of it is out of reach of my own ability. But I do believe, even of the time of 42 months, and have come to know, this speaks of the time of Jacob's trouble. Who then is of Jacob, and who is of him? I am nudged in the Spirit to mention the answer brief at least, for those that have not read with us from the beginning. It is Israel, the nation of GOD, even they who missed the first coming of their Messiah.

So, in short form, from the text today regarding the mark of the beast that troubles many. The answer is this: they whose names are in the book of life, they shall not take the mark; and they whose names were never in the book of life, since the beginning, they will take it. That is according to this prophecy. I know, the mention of it may come across harsh, but that is what is written. GOD is a fair Judge, for the sake of the righteous, none of unrighteousness can receive a reward with the righteous. Now, does this chapter not speak on that? Do you remember John 3:16 yet? What was GOD Almighty's decree? So yes, my flesh may be taken and bruised if GOD permits, but my soul is His. Faith, and belief in Christ, that He is the One that will save us. Deliver us. Redeem us back to GOD.

As it has become a standard now for our reading through the Book of Revelation, I will add on the blog the Bible Study Video from Pastor Dave Jones on the blog at houseofbread4u.blogspot.com later today.

My question to you is, do you believe? Are you keeping the words that are written in this book? Is Christ your Savior? Because, this is fearful for the non believer, the anti-Christ spirit that moves in them, but for those that believe, remember your redemption draws near. Even the promised reward and the crown of Life. Read here, man will be rewarded. He that lives by the sword shall die by the sword, what then of the peacemakers? Will this help you in deciding how to live today? What is the reward of hate, rage and anger? But, what too, is love, mercy, grace and patience? Does love not cover a multitude of sins? What did Christ instruct us? Will He find us busy with that, when He comes? Or, will you say, "My Lord delay His coming," and do as you please, being led by the desires of the flesh, in the ways of this world?

You choose today and every day until there is no more time for choice, and your breath is taken from you. You choose, today.

Shalom.

The Prophetic

By Pastor Dave Jones

Revelation Bible Study Part 19 (The Anti-Christ, Chapter 13)

https://youtu.be/bqs3QnAvi6Y?si=vu3lUI8HrUO_DSzO

Revelation Bible Study Part 20, (The Mark of the Beast, Chapter 13)

https://youtu.be/vcrWyc9T0A8?si=hppVyNEQbWdwvjot

Revelation Bible Study Part 21 (666 or 144k?, Chapter 13-14)

https://youtu.be/viNKa3eq8bs?si=2Lrn9c59II5YxP9c

Verse of The Day

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Matthew 5:3-12 KJV

[3] Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. [4] Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. [5] Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. [6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. [9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.5.3-12.KJV

Word from a Brother

Received Ezekiel 37-38, and I suggest you read that too; but I have included, below, that which I was led to include for today

Ezekiel 47:22-23 KJV

[22] And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that sojourn among you, which shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel. [23] And it shall come to pass, that in what tribe the stranger sojourneth, there shall ye give him his inheritance, saith the Lord GOD.

https://bible.com/bible/1/ezk.47.22-23.KJV

Note on this word

Now, in Ezekiel 37 and 38, there is much to learn about inheritance and allotments, and also of oblations, but I highlight this with respect to reward, as we find in Matthew 5 and Revelation 13. A confirmation of reward according to work. Notice, at the time of Ezekiel, the sojourners are those that lived among them but were not of them. There is much to understand here.