The first four angelic trumpets fly by pretty quick in Revelation, but things slow down when the fifth trumpet sounds. Suddenly there's an angel with a key to the Abyss and weird locusts and all kinds of things. Who's this angel? What are the l

The Angelic Plague Trumpets of Egypt? (Revelation 8:6-13)

Jun 21st, 2022 32m 13s

In this episode we cover the first four angelic trumpets of Revelation 8, which seem to hearken back to the plagues of Egypt. But wait a minute—didn't we just finish the seven seals and judgment day was about to happen? Why is John suddenly sta

Incense Prayers and Angel Priests (Revelation 8:2-5)

Jun 9th, 2022 16m 38s

Right after a half hour of silence and Heaven and right before we kick off the seven trumpets of Revelation, we come a cross a short narrative where an angel does the job of a priest and offers incense in Heaven as the prayers of the saints. Ho

Why is there Silence in Heaven? (Revelation 8:1)

May 25th, 2022 28m 1s

When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was a half hour of silence in Heaven. But why? Scholars have proposed a variety of opinions, several of which fit this scenario quite well. And we address a few of them here in this video. Join the d

Why Do Angels Answer their Own Questions?

May 16th, 2022 22m 11s

There are moments throughout the Bible where angels ask prophets questions about their visions and then go on to answer their own questions. This seems like an odd motif to come across time and time again. Why does this happen? We address that

The Nations of the New Creation (Revelation 7:9-12)

May 2nd, 2022 23m 2s

In this episode of our Revelation series, we take a wide lens look at the theme of God saving all the nations throughout the Bible. And this wide lends journey leads us to a very important and intriguing discovery about the new creation. Join t

Strange Angels and 144,000 Forehead Seals (Revelation 7:1-8)

May 1st, 2022 34m 36s

In the first paragraph of Revelation 7, there's a lot going on: angels related to the wind and sun; seals being put on foreheads of 144,000 people; and more. We take a deeper look at these themes in today's video.

Is the Rapture a Thing?

May 1st, 2022 27m 16s

When many people think about Revelation and the apocalypse, they think of the rapture. But strangely enough, there's nothing (at least explicit) about a rapture in the book of Revelation. Since we're currently doing a series on Revelation and w

The Wrath of the Lamb? (Revelation 6:12-17)

May 1st, 2022 26m 19s

Once the sixth seal of Revelation is opened, the world seems to start falling apart as the "wrath of the lamb" begins. What should we do with this fairly terrifying passage and how does it connect to the five previous seals?

Waiting Patiently for God's Justice (Revelation 6:9-11)

May 1st, 2022 24m 27s

All throughout the Bible, God's people ask him about his justice. Sometimes it seems far off and other times it seems delayed. This can lead many to ask the question, "Does he not care about what's going on?" While the answer is, "Of course he

The Pale Horse of Death (Revelation 6:7-8)

May 1st, 2022 22m 26s

Next up in our cycle of horses is the pale horse of death, followed by Hades. In this episode we further dissect the themes, characters, and locations that come alongside the pale horse, while getting a little more distracted than usual by thin

The Black Horse and the Oppression of the Poor (Revelation 6:5-6)

Mar 30th, 2022 15m 27s

As the cycle of the four horsemen (which we've seen at play all throughout history) continue to play their cards, we see black horse rise up to benefit the rich and oppress the poor. Take a dive into this theme with us and then join the convers

The Red Horse and Societal Violence (Revelation 6:3-4)

Mar 28th, 2022 16m 58s

As we look further at what each of the four horses of Revelation 6 represent, we begin to see a demonic cycle of sorts at play. Yes, there is an ultimate red horse coming one day, but we've also already seen it (as well as the other horses of R

Is Jesus Riding the White Horse? (Revelation 6:1-2)

Mar 23rd, 2022 24m 22s

At the end of Revelation we catch a clear glimpse of Jesus riding a white horse. For that reason, many naturally assume that the rider of the white horse amongst the four horsemen in Revelation 6 must also be Jesus. But something feels quite of

Where Did John Get the Four Horsemen From? (Revelation 6:1-8)

Mar 21st, 2022 27m 29s

John loves to hodgepodge Old Testament passages into Revelation and then give them a bit of a twist to capture his readers mind in a surprising way. In the case of the four horsemen, he borrows from the prophet Zechariah. But while Zechariah's

Saints and Holy Ones (Revelation 5:8-14)

Mar 16th, 2022 14m 48s

Throughout the New Testament we consistently come across the term "saints." This word, however, is more literally translated, "Holy Ones," which has a very different meaning in the Old Testament. And that meaning pops very clearly when this wor

The Lion IS a Lamb (Revelation 5:5-7)

Mar 14th, 2022 24m 39s

In today's passage we come across a key lens through which we must interpret the rest of Revelation in. While so many default for the lion perspective of Jesus, the lamb is actually where John's focus continues to stay throughout the book. Join

The Three-Tiered Cosmos of the Bible (Revelation 5:3)

Mar 14th, 2022 25m 17s

Want to learn more? Check out these resources:The Biblical Cosmos by Robin A ParryThe Unseen Realm by Michael HeiserThe Lost World of Genesis One by John WaltonThe Bible Project Podcast, Ancient Cosmology series, episodes 250-258

Scrolls and Seals (Revelation 5:1-3)

Mar 14th, 2022 14m 3s

In Revelation 5, God holds a scroll with seven seals on it that seemingly no one can open at first. But why a scroll and why seals? It's a simple concept, but because we don't use scrolls or seals very much these days, it might be helpful to di

Elders Cast their Crowns (Revelation 4:9-11)

Mar 2nd, 2022 10m 36s

The beings of Heaven have not always been obedient to God. But here amidst the 24 elders we find themes of God's omnipotence and more. Join us in what this beautiful image communicates and then let us know what you think in the comments below o

What Are the Four Living Creatures? (Revelation 4:6-8)

Feb 28th, 2022 44m 19s

There are four super weird creatures around God's throne in Revelation, each one with a different face and a bunch of eyes. What are these beings and what is their significance in God's throne room? The answer is found in Ezekiel 1, which feels

Who Are the 24 Elders? (Revelation 4:4)

Feb 23rd, 2022 22m 57s

The Bible is crammed full of all kinds of important numbers and John's favorite in particular is seven. Why then is there a Biblically obscure "twenty-four" elders in Heaven, and what exactly are those elders? In this episode we look at a few o

What is the Crystal Sea? (Revelation 4:6)

Feb 21st, 2022 13m 11s

Why is there a crystal sea before God's throne in Heaven in the book of Revelation? The answer is found in an ancient understanding of the cosmos, which we moderns often miss due to our own conception of the universe. Learn more in today's epis

God's Strange Throne Room (Revelation 4:1-6)

Feb 21st, 2022 26m 27s

John reports a number of intriguing things that he sees in God's throne room: gems, rainbows, thrones, storms, a sea of glass, different kinds of strange beings, and more. While this all sound strange, we've seen these kinds of things before in

Jesus Writes to Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22)

Feb 21st, 2022 21m 49s

In our final letter to the seven churches of Revelation, we uncover quite a few interesting "prophetic geographical statements" that Jesus makes to the people of Laodicea. Learn more and then join the conversation on our Discord! www.jxncloud.c