Last Things Last - Behind the Curtain

Send us your questions or feedback hereLast Things Last - Behind the CurtainIn this talk we continue our journey through Revelation, this time stepping behind the curtain to see what's really going on beneath the surface of History.Revelation 12–14 doesn't just show us events. It reveals the powers behind those events — the dragon of fear and deception, the beastly systems of counterfeit power, and the subtle pull of counterfeit religion. In every age, they whisper the same demand: "Bow to us and you'll be safe." But the Lamb calls us to something deeper. Not to give in to the systems and patterns of this world; not to be seduced by self-preservation but to follow the way of surrender to the lamb; not to be coerced by fear but persevere with faithfulness; not to give up in compromise but to stand firm in our allegiance to our King Jesus.The question is,  "Whose mark will we bear?" Revelation shows us that every person is marked — either by fear or by faith, by the patterns of the world or by the way of the Lamb. In our thoughts, our actions, our decisions, and our allegiance we are those who are called and equipped to live for the kingdom of God.Within this talk, reference is made to the work of Open Doors in Africa. If you are interested in the work of Open Doors, an organisation dedicated to supporting the persecuted Church, please use this link to take you to their website and to the material referenced within this talk. https://www.opendoorsuk.org/magazine/You can see past sermons on the Leominster Baptist Church website at  Leominster Baptist Church - YouTube and can contact us directly with your feedback or queries through the Contact Us link at the top of the episode description text.Leominster Baptist Church can be found on Etnam Street in Leominster, Herefordshire. To find out more about us, visit our website leobc.co.uk. If you would like to speak to someone about anything that you have heard on our podcasts please give us a call and ask for a chat.