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2024 THEME: Run with the Horses<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

TITLE: Be Ready!<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Scripture: Rev. 15:1-16:21<\/h1>\r\n\r\n

I.\u00a0 THE CRY OF VICTORY \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

The book of Revelation is not given to satisfy (our curiosity<\/strong><\/span>), but to (open our eyes<\/strong><\/span>), to prod us to (wakefulness<\/strong><\/span>) and to stimulate (action and reform<\/strong><\/span>). The Bible reveals a God who, throughout history, has poured out (wrath on His enemies<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\r\n

They are not embarrassed by God\u2019s wrath being poured out, they are (reveling in it<\/strong><\/span>). They see the wisdom, goodness and (covenant love<\/strong><\/span>) of God in it. <\/p>\r\n

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II.\u00a0 <\/strong>THE CRY OF DESPAIR<\/h4>\r\n

4 revealed by the wrath of God- Pouring out His wrath is:<\/p>\r\n

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        1. God\u2019s way of preparing a place for His people (Rev.15:5-16:1-p.600)<\/li>\r\n
        2. God\u2019s way of giving people their just desserts<\/li>\r\n
        3. God\u2019s way of gathering His enemies in one place<\/li>\r\n
        4. God\u2019s way of putting an end to evil<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

          Three-fold lesson:<\/p>\r\n