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Sermons from Grace/Bethel — 432 episodes
Isaiah 51:6-9 God’s Ways Are Higher
Ephesians 1:18-23 The Greatness of God’s Power in Christ
Matthew 16:13-20 The Son of Man Is God
Ephesians 2:13-22 The Church Is for All People
1 Kings 19:9-18 Christians Answer Doubt with Faith
Matthew 14:13-21 Christians Trust God to Provide
1 Timothy 6:17-21 Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth
Romans 1:18–25 Christians Live as Wheat Among Weeds
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Christians Are Planted by the Word
Romans 7:15-25a Christians Find Rest in Jesus
Matthew 10:34-42 Love God Above All
2 Timothy 4:1-8 Keep the Faith
Numbers 27:15-23 Jesus Leads Us
1 Timothy 1:12-17 God Loves Sinners
Matthew 28:16-20 God Is Triune
John 7:37-39 He Lives to Pour Out His Spirit
John 17:1-11a He Lives to Give Me Eager Expectation of Glory
1 Peter 3:13-22 He Lives to Call Me to Live for Him
Acts 4:8-12 He Lives to Be the Only Way to Heaven
Psalm 23 He Lives to Be My Good Shepherd
Luke 24:13-35 He Lives to Restore My Hope
John 20:19-31 He Lives to Give Me Proof and Peace
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 He Lives to Take Me from Death to Life
Zechariah 9:9-10 To See Your King
John 11:17-27,38-45 Life
Isaiah 42:14-21 Sight
John 4:5-26 Water
Genesis 12:1-8 Faith
Romans 5:12-19 A Champion
Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus Is the Son of God in Glory
Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus Calls You Salt and Light
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Jesus Calls You Blessed
Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus Is the Light
Colossians 2:6-15 Jesus Is the Lamb of God
Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus Is the Christ, the Anointed One
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 The Dawn of Redeeming Grace
Matthew 2:13-23 Son of God
Isaiah 7:10-14 Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel
Matthew 11:2-11 Imminent Arrival of the Messiah
Matthew 3:1-12 Imminent Arrival of the Judge
Philippians 4:4-7 Imminent Arrival of the King
Revelation 22:6-13 Scripture and Anticipation
Malachi 4:1-6 Judgment and Peace
Luke 19:1-10 Grace and Joy
Hebrews 11:32-40 Sainthood and Stamina
Galatians 5:1-6 Truth and Freedom
Genesis 32:22-30 Promises and Prayer
Luke 17:11–19 Generosity and Gratitude
2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 Increased Faith Increases Duty
Luke 16:19-31 What Helps in Life Fails in Death
Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 No One Can Serve Two Masters
Luke 15:1-10 The Found Are Left; The Lost Are Found
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Count the Cost
Luke 14:1,7-14 Those Who Exalt Themselves Will Be Humbled
Luke 13:22-30 The Door Is Very Narrow
Luke 12:49-53 God’s Word Divides
Luke 12:22-34 On Heavenly Treasure
Ecclesiastes 1:1-2,12-14; 2:18-26 On Useful Resources
1 Timothy 2:1-7 On the Privilege and Purpose of Prayer
Luke 10:38-42 On the One Thing Needed
Ruth 1:1-19a On a Neighbor in Need
Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 On the Want for Workers
1 Kings 19:19-21 On Christ’s Call for Commitment
2 Timothy 1:3-10 On the Mission Right Before Us
Romans 5:1-5 On the Mystery and Majesty of Our God
John 14:23–27 Christ Sends Us His Spirit
Acts 16:6-10 Christ Creates Unity Within Diversity
John 16:16-24 We Have Deep and Lasting Joy
John 13:31-35 We Live Lives of Lavish Love
John 10:22-30 We Know Jesus Is Trustworthy and True
John 21:1-14 We Can See Things Clearly
Acts 5:12,17-32 We Have a Meaningful Mission
1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Death Has Lost Its Sting
Luke 19:28-40 Surrender Buries Seizure
Philippians 3:4b-14 Hiding Treasure in the Trash
Luke 15:1-3,11-32 Grace Instead of Condemnation
Luke 13:1-9 Always Present, Always Patient
Philippians 3:17-4:1 No Detours Allowed
1 Samuel 17:4-11,32-40,45-49 One Stands; Everyone Else Sits
2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Glory Is Hidden in Order to Be Revealed
Luke 6:27-38 Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil with Good
Matthew 5:13-16 You Are Made to Make a Difference
Luke 5:1-11 The Least Qualified Are the First Sent
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Popularity Is Not Proof of Success
Luke 4:16–30 Rejection Is Not Proof of Failure
John 2:1-11 God Delivers More Than We Ask, Not Less
Luke 3:15-17,21-22 Baptism Is the Cure for an Identity Crisis
Galatians 4:4-7 God Gives Satisfaction to Those Who Patiently Wait
Luke 2:41-52 God Gives Both Substitute and Sacrifice
Luke 1:39-55 A Real Christmas Will Lift Up the Lowly
Philippians 4:4-7 A Real Christmas Results in Great Joy
Luke 3:1-6 A Real Christmas Is Rooted in Repentance
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 A Real Christmas Requires Remembering Why Christ Came
Jude 20-25 Live with Your Eyes on the Skies
Hebrews 9:24-28 Live a Life Free from the Fear of Judgment
Mark 12:38-44 Live a Life of Startling Generosity
Isaiah 25:6-9 Live Knowing Life Only Gets Better
Daniel 3:16-28 Live a Life of Courageous Witness
1 Corinthians 9:7-12,19-23 Followers of Christ Make Selfless Sacrifices
Mark 10:17-27 Followers of Christ Maintain Proper Priorities
Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Followers of Christ Know How to Love Their Families
2 Kings 6:8-17 Followers of Christ Have Powerful Allies
Mark 9:30-37 Followers of Christ Are Humble Servants
1 Kings 18:21-39 Followers of Christ Are Armed for the Battle
Mark 7:31-37 Followers of Christ See the True Purpose of His Power
Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 Followers of Christ Obey His Law from the Heart
Joshua 24:1-2,14-18 The Only Food We Really Need
John 6:35-51 The Bread That Gives Wisdom and Life
John 6:24-35 Spiritual Food for Those Focused on the Earthly
Mark 6:45-56 Fear Not, for the Lord Is With You
2 Corinthians 9:8-11 God Meets Our Need to Meet Other’s Needs
Hebrews 13:7-8, 17-21 Jesus Models a Compassionate Shepherd’s Heart
Amos 7:10-15 Sent with God’s Own Authority
Ezekiel 2:1-7 Not Glee and Gratitude, but Rejection and Resentment
Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43 The Living Lord Completely Changes Our View of Death
Mark 4:35-41 Our Gracious God Is with Us Through All the Storms of Life
Mark 4:26-34 From the Tiniest Seed Grows the Largest Kingdom
Genesis 3:8-15 The Devil Does His Worst, Yet Jesus Always Wins
Mark 2:23-3:6 Rest Is a Gift, Not Something to Be Earned
Romans 5:6-11 A Restored Relationship
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-11 Christ Has Not Left Us Alone
Acts 6:1–9, 7:2a, 51-60 We Will Overcome This Broken World
John 15:9-17 Jesus’ Business Is Love; Therefore, So Is Ours
1 John 3:18–24 The Living Lord Produces Active Faith
John 10:14 The Risen Savior Provides Good Shepherding
Luke 24:36-49 We Have a Meaningful Message to Share
1 John 1:1-4 The Living Lord Gives Proof and Peace
Mark 16:1-8 All Will Be Made Alive
Zechariah 9:9-12 Rethinking Real Strength
John 12:20-33 Rethinking Devoted Commitment
Numbers 21:4-9 Rethinking the Solution to Sin
John 2:13-22 Rethinking the Worth of Worship
Romans 5:1-11 Rethinking Suffering Under the Cross
Genesis 22:1-18 Rethinking Trials, Tests, and Temptations
Mark 9:2-9 A Glimpse of His True Glory
1 Peter 5:6-11 The Devil’s Work Undone
Hebrews 3:1-6 Absolute Authority
Mark 1:14-20 Committed to a Lofty Charge
1 Samuel 3:1-10 The Kindness in His Calling
John 4:1-9, 28-30, 39-42: Jesus Goes Where He Shouldn’t
Luke 2:22-40 Peace on Earth
Galatians 4:4-7 Good News of Great Joy
Luke 1:26-38 Just as God Promised
Isaiah 61:1–3,10-11 He Is Bringing Perfect Joy
2 Peter 3:8-14 Prepare To Meet Him
Mark 11:1-10 He Is Coming To Save Us
Matthew 25:31-46 A Time to Yearn for the End
2 Samuel 7:18-22 Give Thanks to God
Isaiah 1:10-18 A Time for Faithful Service
Matthew 25:1-13 A Time for Watchfulness
Revelation 7:9-17 A Time to Focus on Future Glory
Daniel 6:10-12,16-23 A Time for Steadfast Faith
Romans 13:1-7 Godly Government
Matthew 22:1-14 A Story of Insane Rejection
Matthew 21:33-43 A Story of Reckless Patience
Matthew 21:23–32 A Story of Spiritual Insincerity
Matthew 20:1–16 A Story of Perplexing Generosity
Genesis 50:15-21 A Church That’s Quick To Forgive
Galatians 2:11-16 A Church Willing To Say Hard Things
Matthew 16:21–26 A Church That Takes Up Its Crosses
Exodus 34:5-9 A Church That Really Knows Jesus
Matthew 15:21-28 A Church for All People
Romans 8:28-39 The Christian Answers Doubt with Faith
1 Kings 17:1-6 The Christian Trusts God to Provide
Matthew 13:44–52 The Christian Seeks Spiritual Wealth
Romans 1:18–25 The Christian Lives As Wheat Among Weeds
Matthew 13:1–9,18–23 The Christian Is Planted By The Word
Matthew 11:25–30 The Christian Finds Rest in Jesus
Matthew 10:34–42 The Christian Loves God Above All
Romans 4:18-25 The Holy Ministry Demonstrates Compassion for God’s People
2 Timothy 4:1–8 The Holy Ministry Preaches Christ Despite Persecution
Exodus 3:1–15 The Holy Ministry Is Filled with Sinners Called By God
2 Corinthians 13:11–14 God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity
Acts 2:1–21 He Lives to Pour Out His Spirit
John 17:1–11 He Lives to Give Me Eager Expectation of Glory
Acts 17:22–31 He Lives and Calls Me to Live for Him
John 14:1–11 He Lives to be the Only Way to Heaven
John 10:1–10 He Lives to be My Good Shepherd
Luke 24:13–35 He Lives to Restore My Hope
1 Peter 1:3–9 He Lives to Give Me Proof and Peace
Matthew 28:1–10 He Lives to Take Me from Death to Life
Matthew 21:1–11 A Greater Type of King
2 Kings 4:17–37 Life For the Dead
John 9:1–7, 13–17, 34–39 Sight for the Blind
Exodus 17:1–7 Water for the Thirsty
Romans 4:1–5,13–17 A Gift for the World
Matthew 4:1–11 A Champion for the Defeated
Matthew 17:1-9 The Glory of the Lord
Matthew 5:21–37 Live A Holy Life
Mark 5:1-20 Many Voices, One Savior
Matthew 5:1–12 Trust in God’s Strength
1 John 2:3–11 Jesus Appears as the Light in the Darkness
Isaiah 49:1–6 Jesus Appears as the Lamb of God
Matthew 3:13–17 Jesus Appears as the Anointed One
Matthew 2:13–23 A Savior Is Born to Be the True Son
John 1:1–14 A Savior Is Born to Dwell Among Us
Isaiah 7:10–14 Come, Lord Jesus! – As Immanuel
Matthew 11:2–11 Come, Lord Jesus! – As Messiah
Romans 15:4–13 Come, Lord Jesus! – As Judge
Matthew 24:36–44 Come, Lord Jesus! – Christ’s Second Coming
Luke 23:35–43 A King Unlike Any Other
2 Thessalonians 1:5–10 A Day of Terror For All Those Who Troubled God’s People
Revelation 21:1–6 We Feebly Struggle; They in Glory Shine
John 8:31–36 The Truth Will Set You Free
Luke 18:18–30 Faith Demonstrated Through Total Dependence
1 John 5:13–15 Faith Demonstrated Through Persistent Prayer
Genesis 8:15–22 Faith That Overflows With Gratitude
1 Chronicles 29:1-2,10–18 Faith That Delights in Duty
Luke 16:31 What Seems to Help in Life Fails in Death; What Seems to Fail in Life Helps in Death.
Luke 16:1–13 Serve God With Money; You Can’t Serve God and Money
Luke 15:1–10 The Found Are Left; The Lost Are Found
Luke 14:25–35 Put Down What You Love; Pick Up What You Loathe
Luke 14:1,7–14 The Humble Will Be Exalted; The Exalted Will Be Humbled
Luke 13:22–30 The First Will be Last; The Last Will be First
Luke 12:49–53 We Want Peace, But God’s Word Divides
Luke 12:22–34 Focused Living Properly Values Heavenly Treasure
Luke 12:13–21 Focused Living Properly Values Earthly Wealth
Luke 11:1–13 Prayer Claims What God Wants for Us
Luke 10:38-42 Followers of Christ Listen to His Word
1 Peter 5:1–4 Pastors—The Under-Shepherds of the Chief Shepherd
Psalm 32:1-5 Blessed
Romans 8:18-39 We Are More Than Conquerors
Philippians 1:2-7 I Thank My God Every Time I Remember You
Numbers 6:22-27 Through the Word, the Triune God Blesses Us
Genesis 11:1-8 The Holy Spirit Is Victorious over Prideful Hearts through the Word
Revelation 22 - Our Ascended Lord Is Coming Soon
Ascension Sermon - Revelation 19:11-16
John 16:19-22 "Joy Victorious over Circumstance"
John 13:31-36 Selfless Love Victorious over Self-Gratification
Acts 13:38-39 Faithful Words Victorious over Empty Words
Acts 9:1ff Sight Victorious over Blindness
Acts 5:17-21 Witness Victorious over Restraint
2022-4-17 Easter - Life Is Victorious Over Death
Hebrews 2:14-15 Good Friday - Jesus' Death Destroys the Power of Death for Us.
Hebrews 10:18-23 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining forth To Give Us a New Covenant
Luke 19:28ff Jesus' Humility brings Us the Hope of Glory
Philippians 3:12-21 - Pursue the Goal
Romans 5:12-19 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth in Accord with the Father's Will
Luke 15:20ff God's Grace Crushes our Condemnation
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Jesus Crushes False Security
A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth - More Precious than Gold or Silver 1 Peter 1- Pastor Fred Berger
Luke 13:31-35 Jesus Crushes the Temptation to Take Shortcuts
Psalm 136:1–3 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth - Deserving our Thanks
Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus Crushes Temptation
Matthew 11:28-30 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth to Bear My Burdens
Luke 9:28-36 - Jesus' Glory Uncovered
Romans 12:14-21
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 True Blessings, True Curses
Isaiah 6:1-8 - God Chooses Unexpected People
2 Timothy 4 - Say What Needs To Be Said
Acts 4:23-31 "Rejection Is Not the Exception"
Ephesians 3:18-21 God Delights in Giving Good Things
Luke 3:15ff - What the Eye Sees Differs from What God Decrees
Acts 13:46ff - Uncovered - A Light for All
Hebrews 13 - We Have No Permanent City Here
Hebrews 2:10-18 What Child Is This? Our Substitute and Our Sacrifice
Exodus 33, John 1 Jesus Reveals God's Glory to Us
Galatians 4:4-7 Jesus Makes Us Heirs
Luke 1:43-50 When the Lord Comes Near He Lifts Up the Humble
Zephaniah 3:14-17 "The Lord Comes Near to Humble His Enemies - Be Glad and Rejoice"
Malachi 3:1-7a When the Lord Comes Near He Humbles His People
Matthew 18:18ff The Lord Comes Near in the Means of Grace
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Humble Confidence
Philippians 4:7--14 The Secret of Contentment
Revelation 1:4-20 What a King We Have in Jesus!
John 5:22-30 "The Basis for God's Judgment"
Revelation 20:4-6 The Second Death Has No Power over You
Mark 13:9-11 Stand Up for Jesus
10 for 10 Bible Study on Sacrificial Giving
Mark 12:41-44 - Sacrificial Giving
2021 10 17 Bible Study on Proportionate Giving
Matthew 25:14-39 God Looks for Faithfulness in His Servants
First Fruit Giving Bible Study
Haggai 1:1-11 Give Careful Thought to Your Priorities
Mark 10:52 Following Jesus
Mark 9:42 - Family Values, Protecting Children
Psalm 115 - Singing Humble Praise
Mark 8:31-35 Expect Hard Times
Mark 7:31-37 - Helping the Disabled
John 6:68 Jesus Has the Words of Eternal Life
John 6:51-61 "Does This Offend You?"
John 6:41-51 Jesus Is Better than Manna
John 6:32-35 Jesus Alone Satisfies Our Real Hunger
John 6:11-15 A Godly View of Material Possessions
Exodus 16:4 "Testing Builds Trust"
Romans 13:1-10 Table of Duties - Government and Citizens
Ephesians 6:5-9 Table of Duties - Employers and Employees
Proverbs 23:13-25 Table of Duties - Fathers
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Sanctification, What Does this Mean?
1 Peter 1:17-21 Redemption - What does this mean?
James 1:16-18 "Do not be deceived about God."
Ezekiel 37:1014 The Spirit Gives Life
John 17:11-19 Connected and Protected
John 15:9-17 Connected by Love
John 15:1-8 Connected to the Vine
John 10:11-18 Connected to the Good Shepherd
Luke 24:44-49 Connected to the Scriptures
John 20:21-31 - Connected to Peace
John 20:19-20
Luke 23:32-34 Pierced Hands
John 13 Hands of Humility
Psalm 24 - The Struggle - The Return of the King
Psalm 143 - The Struggle Is Relentless
Psalm 38
Psalm 19 - The Struggle - Empowered by God's Word
Psalm 73 - The Struggle Seems Unfair
Psalm 3 - The Struggle against the Enemy
Mark 9:2-9 - Listen to Jesus
Mark 1:29-39 Why Jesus Came.
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 - Give Back
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 - Be Reconciled to God
2 Peter 1:5-2 and 3:17-18 Mission - Learn
Hebrews 10:19-25 Worship and Outreach
2 Kings 5 - Good News for All
Luke 2:25-36 "Peace"
John 1:1-14 - "The Word Became Flesh"
Luke 1:25-36 - Believe
Isaiah 61:10-11 "Rejoice"
Mark 1:1-8 Prepare
Mark 13:32-37 "Keep Watch!"
Psalm 103 Thanksgiving
Psalm 47 - God Is King over All the Earth
Matthew 25:14-30 "Christian Love Practices Good Stewardship"
Isaiah 5;1-7
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 "Christian Love Takes Responsibility"
Jonah 4:5-11 "Christian Love Is Gracious
Ephesians 4:32 "Christian Love Forgives."
Ezekiel 33:7-11 "Christian Love Warns"
Revelation 7:1-3 "Sealed for Safety"
Matthew 15:21-28 Who Did Jesus Come to Save?
1 Peter 3:19-20 Christ's Word Gives Our Words Power
Matthew 14:13-21 Does Jesus Care for Our Bodies?
Matthew 13:44-52 "What Is Your Top Priority?"
Matthew 13:24ff The Weeds and the Wheat
Matthew 13:1-23 Seeds Sold Here
Matthew 11:28-30 "Jesus Promises Rest"
Genesis 3:15 Relationship Restored
Genesis 3 - Relationships Destroyed
Genesis 2:18-24 Perfect Relationships
Genesis 2:15 Opportunities for Meaningful Service
Genesis 1:26-28 Foundations of the Christian Faith - The Image of God
Genesis 1:1-2, 26 Foundations of the Christian Faith - The Triune God
John 16:8-11 "Convicted"
John 17:13-19, 24 What Jesus Asks on Our Behalf
Acts 17:22-31 "Proclaim the Unknown God"
1 Peter 2:4-10 "You Rock"
1 Peter 2:22-25 The Good Shepherd
Acts 2:37-47 The Real Church
1 Peter 1:3-9 Reasons to Greatly Rejoice
Revelation 19:11-16 Easter Sermon
John 9:1-5 Why Did This Happen?
John 4:5-26 Share Living Water
Romans 5:12-19 Two Universal Verdicts
Isaiah 42:13 Jesus, the Promised Warrior, our Hero
Matthew 17:1-9 Looking Forward to Glory
1 Corinthians 2:12-13 "To Whom Do You Listen
Matthew 5:13-16 Be What God Made You
Micah 6:1-8 "You Are Blessed"
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 "Focus on what Matters"
2 Timothy 3 "Point Them in the Right Direction"
Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus Our Perfect Substitute
Matthew 2:9-12 Wise Men
Numbers 6:22-27 - The Blessing of the Lord
Galatians 4:4-7 God's Perfect Timing
Isaiah 52- Message for Christmas Day.
John 3:16 Message from Christmas Eve
Matthew 1:18-25 "Righteousness Shows"
Luke 11:37 FF
Matthew 11:2-6 "Be Sure about Jesus"
Romans 15:4, 13 Hope for the Hopeless
Luke 11:27-36 My Soul in Stillness Waits for the Lord of Life
Genesis 6:11-14 "Prepare an Ark"
Psalm 67 - May God Bless Us So That...
Luke 23:35-42 Christ the King
Isaiah 65:17-25 - Saints Triumphant
2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Hebrews 2:9-18
John 8:31-33 "The Truth Will Set Your Free"
Psalm 2 - "What Do You Think About the Christ?"
October 13, 2019 "What Does God Desire?"
Ephesians 3:14-21 A Prayer for You
1 Kings 17:8-16 Don't Worry, Trust God
Ephesians 4:22-28 "Be Continually Renewed"
Luke 10:29 "Who Is My Neighbor?"
Mark 7:31-37 Jesus Does Everything Well
1 Corinthians 15:9-10 By the Grace of God We Are What We Are
Luke 19:41-44 Recognize the Things that Bring You Peace
Matthew 7:15-23
Genesis 13:10-11 Consequences and Grace
Luke 6:36-41 "Be Merciful"
1 Peter 5:6-11 "Be Alert and Trust"
Luke 14:16-24 You Are Invited to a Feast!
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Trinity Sunday Message
The Festival of Pentecost
John 15:26-16:4 "Be Prepared"
Ascension Meditation on John 14
Ascension Meditation on Hebrews 7
May 26, 2019 Sermon on James 1:22-27
1 Chronicles 16:23-34
Good Shepherd Sunday
John 20:21-23 "Peace Be with You"
Easter Sermon - Keep On Remembering Christ Is Risen
Good Friday - "It Is Finished"
Exodus 3:1-15
Love One Another - Three Words of Truth
Ephesians 3:20 You Can't Even Imagine
Luke 11:17 A House Divided
Three Words of Truth - Take Him Away.
Matthew 15:21-28
What Is Truth?
Matthew 4:1-11 Game On
John 18:3-9 I Am He
2 Peter 1:16ff
1 Corinthians 9:27-10:5
Exodus 14:13-22
Matthew 8:5-11
Romans 12:6-11
Isaiah 61:1-3
Acts 10:37-38
Matthew 2:1-12
Luke 2:25-35
Galatians 4:4-7
Isaiah 9:1-7
Revelation 12:1-6
Psalm 73 Funeral Sermon
Ephesians 4:4-7
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Episode 3
Matthew 24:3-12
Revelation 20:4-6