Birth Pangs of the End Times: The Black Horse of Revelation - Episode 5 Podcast

This episode dives deep into the meaning of the Black Horse of Revelation 6:5–6—a symbol of end-time famine and spiritual judgment. The team explores how this isn't just about food shortages and inflation, but also about a famine of hearing the word of God (Amos 8). Scripture, history, and modern trends are brought together to warn of both physical calamities and a spiritual collapse coming within the church—the great falling away of 2 Thessalonians 2:3.🧭 Outline with Timestamps* [0:00] Introduction the Black Horse as famine and spiritual judgment* [0:39] Opening banter: coffee, context from past episodes* [3:20] Core Scriptures: Matthew 24:7–8, Mark 13:8, Luke 21:11, Revelation 6:5–6* [7:20] Isaiah 24: the earth defiled, broken, staggering like a drunkard* [11:55] Joel 1–2: dried-up joy, cosmic signs, call to repentance* [16:25] Amos 4:6–11: divine judgment meant to call people back* [20:55] Ezekiel 5 & 7: sword, famine, plague—God removes false security* [25:15] Peter, Solomon, and the worthlessness of silver and gold* [30:10] Joel 2:32 & Isaiah 25: God's promise of escape and rich provision for the faithful* [36:00] Ezekiel 7:19: silver and gold cannot deliver; spiritual bankruptcy* [38:40] Jeremiah 14: false prophets promise peace, but famine comes* [43:10] Zechariah 14: plague and wealth collapse of nations attacking Jerusalem* [47:45] Haggai 2: shaking of all things—only what is founded in God remains* [50:30] The rider's scales: Lady Justice, and Daniel’s “weighed in the balance” warning* [54:20] Application: How does the modern church resemble ancient Israel?* [59:15] What are our real treasures? People—not possessions* [1:02:30] God's discipline is an invitation to return—He wants us back* [1:05:50] Two famines: of food and of love (Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 3)* [1:09:30] A form of godliness but denying its power—churchgoers without faith* [1:12:10] Famine of God's Word (Amos 8:11–14): Dan and Beersheba as golden calf centers* [1:18:15] Modern golden calves and religious festivals: tradition vs. Scripture* [1:24:00] Leviticus 23: feasts fulfilled and those still future* [1:29:20] Weighing our faith: only a few will find the narrow path (Matthew 7:13–14)* [1:34:10] Apostasy (2 Thessalonians 2): Judas as a type of the deceived* [1:39:15] Apocalypse: unveiling of spiritual reality and dimensional truth* [1:43:00] Final warnings: deception, spiritual illiteracy, and famine of truth* [1:47:05] Final prayer* [1:48:00] Closing message: weigh your life against the truth📖 Key Scriptures* Revelation 6:5–6 — The Black Horse and scales of judgment* Amos 8:11–14 — Famine of hearing the Word of God* Isaiah 24–25, Joel 1–2, Amos 4, Ezekiel 5 & 7, Jeremiah 14* Matthew 24:7–12, Mark 13, Luke 21, 2 Timothy 3* Daniel 5:27 — "Weighed in the balances and found wanting"* Matthew 7:13–14 — Narrow is the way* 2 Thessalonians 2 — The Great Apostasy* Leviticus 23 — God's appointed times This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thomasnoss.com