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Revelation 5 The Slain Lamb with Seven Spirits Isaiah 11:1-2 Uniquely worthy to open the Scroll

Revelation 6 Six of the Seven Seals opened: The four horsemen Ezekiel’s ration bread images The blood call for judgment The fig tree analogy The high and mighty beg for mercy

Revelation 6 Zechariah’s parallel imagery: Zechariah 1 – the four horns Zechariah 2 – the measuring of Jerusalem Zechariah 4 – the two witnesses/trees Zechariah 5 – the woman wickedness Zechariah 6 – the four chariots Zechariah 14 – war on Jerusalem

Revelation 6/Matthew 24 The Prophecy of Matthew 24 Begins in Isaiah 61:1-2 Begins in Luke 4:18-20 Finishes in Matthew 24 Luke 21:22 "For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.”

Revelation 6/Matthew 24 What is the Day of the Lord? A day of judgment There are many “Days of the Lord” Same language is used Revelation 6:1 – 10:11 is Matthew 24

Revelation 7 The deliverance of 144,000 The “tribes” of Israel Romans 2:28-29, 9:6, The promise of deliverance Mark 13:27 (Isaiah 11:12, 43:6-7 etc)

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Psalm 107:21-22 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving-kindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men! Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of His works with joyful singing. Hymns Invitation -

1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.”

Luke 8:13 "But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.”

Hebrews 2:1-3 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For…how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation

Hebrews 4:1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.

2 Peter 2:20 For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.

Jude 1:5 But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.

Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place--unless you repent.

Revelation 22:19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Hebrews 10:26-27 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment,

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons

Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them

Mark 13:13 "And you will be hated by all for My name's sake Mark 13:13 "And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved John 15:2-6 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit............. "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

Acts 8:13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.......But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. Romans 11:20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear............ Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Romans 13:2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment (damnation) on themselves. I Corinthians 9:27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Corinthians 11:27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. II Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? --unless indeed you are disqualified.

Galatians 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 3:11 if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Colossians 1:22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight-- if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 1Thessalonians 3:5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition,

1 Timothy 6:21 by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith 1 Timothy 6:21 by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. 2 Timothy 2:17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. Titus 1:14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth........ 1They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work. Hebrews 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; Hebrews 3:18 And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. Hebrews 12:15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. James 5:19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 1:9 receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 2 Peter 3:17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us. 1 John 2:24 Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.........3:24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us. 1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that. 2 John 1:9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. Revelation 2:10 "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 3:1 "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, 'These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 "Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. Revelation 3:10 "Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Revelation 22:19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Scriptures speak of falling away 47 admonitions: To caution us of falling away To encourage us to remain faithful

Our great goal : To keep our little ones in the Lord To avoid the great “falling away” As a family As a church

What we may likely stumble over What we need to focus over

Learning About Flees “Flee sexual immorality” 1 Corinthians 6:18 “Flee from idolatry” 1 Corinthians 10:14 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5

Learning About Flees “Flee from youthful lusts” 2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee sexual immorality” 1 Corinthians 6:18 “Flee from covetousness” 1 Corinthians 10:14 “Flee from youthful lusts” 2 Timothy 2:22

Learning About Flees SEX MONEY ALCOHOL/DRUGS “Flee sexual immorality” 1 Corinthians 6:18 SEX “Flee from covetousness” 1 Corinthians 10:14 MONEY “Flee from youthful lusts” 2 Timothy 2:22 ALCOHOL/DRUGS

More Importantly: Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11

More Importantly: People who fall away lose sight of heaven We MUST NOT lose sight of the reward Ephesians 1:18 I Peter 1:3-4 Hebrews 6:13-19

Do You Want the Inheritance Be mindful of the “flees” Keep the anchor firm

What Must I Do To Be Saved Hear and Believe - Acts 4:4 Confess Jesus as Lord – Acts 8:37 Repent of your sins – Acts 2:38 Be baptized in water – Acts 22:16