The Book of Revelation, Series
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 1
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry start on a remarkable new series on the Book of Revelation! You may have already heard strange teachings about the Revelation of Jesus Christ and found it confusing. But get ready for new insights from a Jewish background that unlocks this astonishing prophecy about the future.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 2
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry continue their crucial introduction to the Book of Revelation. The Truth Barista shares the situation of the seven Asia Minor Messianic Congregations relating to 1st Century Judaism and the rising persecution of the Roman Empire.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 3
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry tackle God’s stated purpose for the Book of Revelation – “The revelation of Jesus Christ that God gave Him to show His servants what must soon take place.” (Revelation 1:1) Are your eyes open to see Jesus as Revelation’s puzzle pieces come together?
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 4
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry cover Revelation 1:4-8, where John reveals deep truths about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and how Jesus sets us free from our bondage to sin by taking our punishment as our substitute.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 5
Again, we see how John’s Revelation echoes Old Testament scriptures! To figure out what Revelation 1:6-8 is saying about us, the Truth Barista takes us back to Genesis 1-2 and other Old Testament verses to explain what it means to be God’s king and priest. The Truth Barista also explains Jesus’ appearance as the mysterious Son of Man in Revelation 1:7-20.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 6
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry dive into Jesus’ corrective words to His seven primary congregations in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), Revelation 2:1-11. The Ephesus congregation’s lesson is, “Do we serve the Lord of the work or the work of the Lord? Have we lost our love for Jesus? No love = no life.” Jesus’ message to the Smyrna congregation? “I know what you’re going through. It’s going to continue, but hang in there! I’m with you and will carry you through to eternal life!”
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 7
What happens when you lose your love for Jesus? You find that it’s easier to compromise God’s standards, adding and subtracting from His Word. Given time, compromise easily births corruption. The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry talk about Pergamum – The Compromising Church, and Thyatira – The Corrupt Church, and how to avoid falling into compromise and corruption.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 8
Although Jesus’ messages to the churches in Asia Minor were for that day and what was coming their way, His messages continue to ring to our day. In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus convicts Thyatira as the corrupt church that tolerated sin. The message to us is, “Are we slowly being corrupted by tolerating sin in our lives?”
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 9
Given enough time, corruption leads to death. Sardis is the spiritually dead church, a Dead Church Walking, which Jesus addresses in Revelation 3:1-6. As a spiritual salvage operation, Jesus commands them to find what’s still alive and nurture it. On the other hand, Jesus commends the Philadelphia congregation for their outstanding life and faithfulness. What a contrast!
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 10
Jesus speaks to the Good-For-Nothing lukewarm Laodicean congregation. His final word to the seven churches is a stark rebuke to any church that thinks it needs nothing, especially Jesus. Sadly, this applies to many indifferent Christians and congregations today. Jesus’ corrective words still apply – “be zealous and repent!”
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 11
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry shift from Jesus’ message to the churches to Jesus’ message to His people as a whole. We need insight and humility as we move forward. We don’t know for sure how all of this will fit together, but we can take the prophetic puzzle pieces in Revelation and see the greater picture develop. We also need additional prophecies from Daniel 7.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 12
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry continue exploring Revelation, Chapter 4. The End Time will begin with God, the Ancient of Days, calling together His heavenly court to begin His proceedings against wicked, rebellious humanity. Revelation 4-5 expands on Daniel’s End Time vision in Daniel 7. “Here comes the Judge!”
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 13
Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista, and Amazing Larry move into Revelation Chapter 5, which expands Daniel Chapter 7, the declaration that the Day of the Lord has finally arrived! Who steps forward to begin God’s grand transition from human dominion on earth to God’s? The Son of Man, the Lamb that was killed but Who is now alive – Jesus!
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 14
“Summon the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse!” Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista and Amazing Larry zero in on the infamous horses of Revelation, Chapter 6. What do they represent? What role do they play in the start of the Tribulation? If we’re the End Time generation, what do these horses tell us about what should we look for, and how should we prepare?
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 15
“Release Seal Team 6!” Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista and Amazing Larry move from the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Seals 1-4, global conquest, war, famine, and plagues) to Seals 5-6 in Revelation, Chapter 6. Let’s talk honestly about martyrdom and global catastrophes before Jesus’ return.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 16
Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista and Amazing Larry move into Revelation, Chapter 7, where the text takes a grand pause. Before the 7th Seal is broken to release God’s terrible and well-deserved judgments, an angel seals a special group of people - 144,000 Jewish followers of Jesus - and the Holy Spirit encourages those who will be martyred during the Tribulation time.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 17
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry continue through Revelation 7. John sees a remarkable vista of a multitude of people, saved during the Great Tribulation, worshiping Jesus. Who will remain standing with the Great Shepherd, Jesus? Those who give their lives to Him. Despite the horrible conditions, this is a wonderful message of hope.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 18
The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry move into Revelation 8 – the sounding of God’s Trumpet Judgments. Are these physical or supernatural occurrences? Regardless, what’s the point of these Trumpets? They will announce God’s judgments as they are unleashed upon the world and parallel His judgments on Egypt in Exodus 7-11.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 19
As the Trumpets sound in Revelation, Chapter 8, God’s judgments are released. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss them and their impact on humanity.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 20
This episode begins in Revelation 9 when the Abyss is opened and horrifying demonic creatures are released. Where did this pit and these creatures come from? Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into this fascinating question and Revelation’s account of a demonic attack during the Tribulation.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 21
This episode dives into Chapter 10 with the arrival of a massive, glorious spiritual being. He speaks a message, part of which John is not allowed to share. However, the messenger announces that the End has arrived and God’s wonderful plan of redemption will finally be fulfilled.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 22
In Revelation, Chapter 11, the Apostle John introduces two very mysterious End-Time people, the Two Witnesses. Many Christians speculate about who they are … Moses and Elijah? Enoch and Elijah? Two unnamed messianic Jews who do remarkable things? We’ll only know for sure when they show up. But what’s more important than who they are, but what they do and why.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 23
Who are the enigmatic Two Witnesses of Revelation Chapter 11? Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry dig into these two men’s powerful ministries and what it means for the world when they finish their work. Spoiler alert! The End and Jesus’ return are very close!.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 24
In this episode, the Apostle John sees a brilliant picture of a “woman clothed with the sun” who gives birth to a “son” and a “dragon” who seeks to destroy that newborn boy. What do these pictures mean? Dr. Jay shows us these images are for the 1st Century and the End Times. Join us for this remarkable revelation!
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 25
What’s with this “woman clothed with the sun,” a fiery red dragon, and a baby boy in Revelation Chapter 12. Dr. Jay shares the background of this section to reveal the meaning and reality behind the past and future events that John describes.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 26
Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry begin their discussion of the very puzzling chapter, Revelation 13. We see the rise of the infamous Antichrist, aka the Beast from the Sea. John’s description firmly locks into Daniel’s prophecy about the final beastly empire which gives us a big clue what this empire and its leader likely will be.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 27
In this episode, Dr. Jay explores the Biblical creature called Leviathan as it relates to the Book of Revelation. Was it a real animal? Most certainly. But the beastly Leviathan is also a metaphor for nations or kingdoms. Understanding the Old Testament Leviathan and Daniel’s prophecy of beastly kingdoms explains much about the Antichrist and his final empire.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 28
What (or who) is this horrific beast that John sees “rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads” (Revelation 13:1)? Is it an empire, a person, or both?
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 29
Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry put the End Time Beast empire and its leader, the Antichrist, under the microscope. What will this empire and leader be like? What possibilities should Christians anticipate? Will Christians even be on earth during this time? To whom will you pledge your allegiance --- Jesus or the Antichrist?
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 30
Why is the “beast from the sea” described as part leopard, bear, and lion? Why does it speak harmfully against the God of the Bible? Join Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry in the Ersatz Coffee Shop as they dig into John’s description of the final beast empire.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 31
Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry move from discussing the geo-political “beast from the sea,” a.k.a. the Antichrist, to the False Prophet who will perform stunning supernatural miracles to deceive as many as possible. One of those miracles is an animated “image.” Our dynamic duo discusses the infamous “number of the beast’s name.”
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 32
At the end of Revelation 13, we were left with the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the Unholy Trinity (Satan, Antichrist, False Prophet), the mark of the beast, not being able to buy or sell, and the number of the beast’s name. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry put these elements together to speculate how Revelation 13 could be fulfilled in our day.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 33
In this episode, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss the 144,000 Jewish followers we first saw in Revelation Chapter 7. Here in Chapter 14, we learn more about Jesus’ entourage, this special group of believers unlike any other people in God’s Kingdom.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 34
Beginning with Revelation 14:6, God begins the final push against the dominion of fallen humanity that has sought to control the earth apart from God. Three angels move over the world to warn humanity about God’s swiftly approaching judgment, the fall of the global system with roots in Babylon, and the terrible retribution on those who have sworn allegiance to the Beast, the head of the wicked world system.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 35
Revelation Chapter 14 continues the stunning End Time transition with the two “harvests” as the Son of Man, Jesus, nears. These two harvests are the righteous and the wicked people in this final separation at the end of the Tribulation. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss the Rapture and which version will likely be … pre/mid/or post-Tribulation Rapture.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 36
As God’s presence bursts forth from His throne room in Revelation Chapter 15, seven awe-inspiring angels stride forth with the world-consuming plagues of His wrath. These final judgments climax God’s wrath against sinful, rebellious humanity. God is love, but we can’t dismiss His wrath against sin. Humanity’s great sin brings God’s intense wrath.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 37
Revelation Chapter 16 opens with God pouring out His judicial wrath upon rebellious humanity. These final judgments will bring about the total collapse of the earth’s ecosystem. As you listen, notice how these bowl judgments reflect the same plagues that struck Egypt as God and Moses battled Pharaoh and the false Egyptian gods.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 38
Revelation Chapter 16 sets the stage for the final conflict between three major armies and the God of Israel. With the 7th bowl, the world will be thrown into turmoil, rocking and rolling with massive tectonic upheavals and cosmic calamities.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 39
Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista, and Amazing Larry discuss the enigmatic Woman that rides the Beast. Her name is “Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Detestable Things of the Earth.” Could she represent the world system that seduces the world’s leader? Take a listen!
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 40
John now turns his prophetic eye toward Babylon the Great. This city is the epicenter of the world system, filled with all manner of corruption, spiritual degradation, and demonic influence. In the End, God will destroy this ground-zero of anti-God rebellion on earth.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 41
We now hit the “Fallout” section of Revelation, Chapters 19-20. Satan and the corrupt world system finally get what’s comin’ to ‘em! Jesus and His redeemed and restored entourage arrive to dispatch His enemies – the Antichrist, the False Prophet. The martyrs’ cry of “How long, O Lord?” is finally answered!
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 42
To understand what’s happening in Revelation Chapter 19, we need to take a look at the Jewish engagement and wedding customs of Jesus’ day. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the culmination where all believers – the glorified living and resurrected dead believers – finally join together to culminate the engagement that began at the First Passover, just before Jesus’ crucifixion. The Bride is assembled, raptured into the air to meet her Bridegroom, then turn to follow Jesus as He takes out His enemies on earth. The Marriage Supper begins along with Jesus’ kingdom on earth.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 43
The Cavalry arrives! Jesus the King arrives in Revelation 19:11-16 to defeat all of God’s enemies who stand opposed to God’s kingdom on earth. The “rock not cut by human hands” from Daniel 2:34,44-45 finally appears to end the long line of human dominions.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 44
What will Jesus’ Millennial Reign be like? The Truth Barista, Dr. Jay, and Amazing Larry explore Satan’s incarceration and release and a challenging speculation about the nature of the New Millennial people. Will the world have mortal and immortal people on earth? Who will make up Satan’s anti-Jesus army at the Millennium’s end?
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 45
When Jesus fulfills His Father’s promised Millennial Reign and Satan has been dispatched to the Lake of Fire, Jesus turns the Kingdom over to His Father and another time of judgment begins … the Great White Throne. This judgment is for those who have rejected Jesus, followed by the New Jerusalem for those who have embraced Jesus.
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 46
As Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry move into Revelation Chapter 21, we see God creating a New Heaven and a New Earth. The word used for “new” means a complete restructuring and restoration of what had existed previously. The only difference is sin and its effects will be completely erased! Check out John’s description of the New Jerusalem. Wow!
The Book of Revelation : Back to the Future, Part 47
Finally! We’ve reached the end of our Book of Revelation study. In this final episode, Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry explore Revelation Chapter 22. With evil, sin, and death destroyed, life flows like the River of Life described by John. We will live in God’s presence forever! John’s final words serve as an encouragement to Christians in every age. May Jesus come soon!