Bethel LIFE Centre

04/30/2026

Are these judgments to be understood literally? We think so. If God could send these same judgments to Egypt in Moses’ day, what is to prevent Him from sending them upon the whole world? We can only imagine the tremendous economic consequences from the loss of farm and pasture land and from the pollution of pure water. Mankind has never appreciated the blessings of God’s goodness in nature. Yet, even when He takes away some of those blessings, sinners will still not repent (Revelation 9:20-21).

04/29/2026

The third trumpet affects the rivers, making their waters bitter. The great star of Revelation 8:10 is known only to God, who calls the stars by their names (Job 9:9-10). Jeremiah prophesied that one day Israel would have to drink the bitter waters (Jeremiah 9:14-15). It seems that this bitterness will continue until the establishment of the millennial kingdom, for in Ezekiel 47:6-9, it is prophesied that the healing waters will overcome the bitter effects of the Tribulation judgments.

04/28/2026

The second trumpet affects the sea, turning one-third of it into blood and killing one-third of its creatures, as well as destroying one-third of the ships. This event parallels the first plague in Egypt (Exodus 7:19-21). The burning object that fell was not a literal mountain; it was “something like” a great mountain. “The sea” here may mean only the Mediterranean; but it is likely that all the seas on the globe are involved.

04/27/2026

The Desolation on the Earth (Revelation 8:7-11). The first judgment parallels the seventh plague of Egypt (Exodus 9:18-26). Egypt was the center of a godless world system, so it is logical that the plagues in Moses’ day would be repeated on a worldwide scale during the Tribulation. Hailstorms can do terrible damage, but when fire is mixed with hail, the possibilities of desolation are staggering.

04/26/2026

God says, “I WILL BE WITH YOU” Quote by Bishop David R Harewood

Defeating YOUR worst FEARS a message from BLC

04/26/2026

These prayers are the prayers of God’s people, “Thy kingdom come!” This incense especially represents the cries of the martyrs (Revelation 6:9-11; 20:4). Many of the prayers of vengeance in the Psalms will be used rightfully by God’s people during those days of intense suffering. The fire from the altar cast upon the earth speaks of the wrath of God about to be poured out on unbelievers. Compare Revelation 8:5 with 4:5, 11:19, and 16:18, and you will see that the thundering always give warning that the storm is coming.

04/25/2026

Supplication (Revelation 8:2-6). We noted in Revelation 4:1-11 that there is a heavenly sanctuary, and here we have the altar of incense, symbolic of prayer. See Leviticus 16:12 and Psalms 141:2. This angel may be Christ, the Heavenly Priest. The “prayers of the saints” are not prayers given through the saints in glory. In Revelation 5:3, no man was found worthy to open the book save Jesus Christ; so why should we pray through any other name?

04/24/2026

The Preparation in Heaven (Revelation 8:1-6). Silence (8:1). This is the lull before the storm; see Zechariah 2:13; Habakkuk 2:20; Isaiah 41:1; and Zephaniah 1:7, 14-18. In Revelation 7:10-12, we have a great expression of praise from the heavenly hosts; here we have breathless silence in heaven as judgment is about to fall.

04/23/2026

Some students believe that 2Thessalonians 2:11-14 teaches that people who willfully reject the Gospel during this age of grace cannot be saved after the church is removed from the earth. They argue that people would not believe the truth, but instead will believe a lie. Those left behind heard the Word and understood it, yet willingly refused it. However, a multitude of Gentiles will believe the Gospel after the church is gone, and they will be willing to lay down their lives for Christ. Yes, people will be saved during the Tribulation, but they will pay a severe price. How much wiser it is to receive Christ today!

04/22/2026

These believers (Saved in the Tribulation) refused to receive the mark of the Beast (Matthew 13:16-18) and thus were not able to buy or sell. Their friendship with the hated and persecuted Jews would incur the wrath of the rulers. Of course, they would also have to endure the terrible judgments of the Tribulation: the rationing of food, Matthew 13:17; water turned to blood, Matthew 16:4; and scorching heat, Matthew 16:8-9.

04/21/2026

Revelation 7:15-17 lists the trials that these Gentiles endured on earth. They had been hungry and thirsty, for they were likely victims of the scarcity of food and pure water. They had no refuge from the heat of the day. They suffered tears and testings. It is likely that these Gentiles belong to the “sheep” of Matthew 25:31-46, the Gentiles who loved the Jews and befriended them during the Tribulation.

04/20/2026

Their “palms” suggest the Feast of Tabernacles in the Old Testament (Leviticus 23:40-43), the event at which Israel rejoiced at the blessings of the Lord. They are dressed in white robes, which indicates their righteousness through the Lamb. Revelation 7:14 says that these Gentiles were saved by faith in Christ, for this is the only way anyone can be saved.