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The last book of the Bible portrays God's total redemption. Heaven will come down to earth and the power of sin will finally be overcome. Revelation makes it clear that the material world will be restored completely and God's people will live in a new world based on love, justice, and peace. Believers will reign forever in perfect communion and fellowship with the Lord himself. Listen to John's revelation and receive a foretaste of the day when God will "wipe away all tears" (Rev. 21:4)
As Christians, we have a hope that withstands all trouble. In fact, while many strive to avoid suffering, believers can actually rejoice in it. Why? Because God will vindicate his people. We can rest in God's salvation now and look forward to the day he will bring full redemption. This letter, written by the apostle Peter points us to Christ in times of tribulation and encourages us to persevere in the midst of suffering. Listen to Peter as he illustrates the hope that comes with remembering the death and resurrection of Christ.
Hebrews is about persevering in the faith. Written concerning the Jewish Christians, this letter serves as a reminder that Christ is superior to priests, angels, and the old covenant laws. His sacrifice is once for all unlike the sacrificial system. While Jewish Christians have been less focused on growing in godliness, this letter encourages them to "lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus" (Heb. 12:1-2) Listen to the hope this book offers and the encouragement it gives about times of suffering.
Like many of us, the Thessalonians need to be reminded of the reality of Christ's second coming. In this book, Paul encourages believers to look forward to the second coming as the final accomplishment of God's promise to save his people. In light of the Thessalonians' false sense of security, Paul only addresses the timing of the second coming by saying, "the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night." (1 Thes. 5:2) With this in mind, we must all live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord, keeping Christ as the center of our lives as we await his return.
While there is suffering, evil, sickness, and death in this world, the book of Joel reminds us that we have an everlasting hope through it all. Joel warns the people of Judah as a horrifying locust plague has come upon them. He urges the people to repent and return to God, predicting that this is just the beginning of their judgment. Thankfully, Joel's prophecies do not end there. He continues to teach the people about the promise of hope that lies ahead in the kingdom of the Messiah. Listen as this prophet describes the day of salvation which we are privileged to live in now.
After Jesus rose from the dead, he gave his Spirit to dwell within all who believe in him. The Holy Spirit is our Counselor, leading, instructing, and equipping us. A sequel to the Gospel of Luke, this book gives a history of the early church and provides a heavy emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit. In many ways, Acts serves as a transition from law-keeping to grace and faith in Christ. Listen to Acts and learn about how God uses the Holy Spirit to transform the hearts of believers and then uses them to fulfill his plan of restoration.
After finding out that the Corinthian church was filled with pride and committing sexual immorality, Paul teaches believers about the dangers of abusing freedom. The real problem is that the believers have a misunderstanding of grace. The Corinthian church was basing its faith on cheap grace. Cheap grace is grace without the cross, grace without repentance, and grace without cost. Listen to Paul as he tells believers about Christ who has given us grace as forgiveness for our sins but also as power to flee from our old ways.
Do you ever feel like evil is prevailing in your life and that God is silent? The life of Daniel proves that God is more powerful than we often assume He is. While under the Babylonian rulers, Daniel and his three fellow Judeans are being challenged for their faith. In the middle of every trial, however, God always comes through. In the final chapters of this book, Daniel prophecies about the end times, including the "seventy weeks prophecy". Follow Daniel and be encouraged by the continuous triumphs of good over evil.
In light of Jesus' second coming, we should not be compelled to hide out until his return, rather, we should be actively participating in his restoration plan for the world as we wait in anticipation. Paul teaches the Thessalonians that the second coming should not paralyze believers from doing work for the kingdom. Instead, it should motivate them to live in a way that is pleasing to God. We all have duties to complete before Jesus' return so we should "not grow weary in doing good." (2 Thes. 3:13)
In the Beginning of all beginnings, the Artist of all artists simply spoke and all of Creation unfolded before Him. Satisfied with His work, God said, "It is good." Not long after, the first human beings faced a serious choice when tempted to shake off their Creator's leadership so as to be His equal. Out of great love, God then chose the Israelites as a nation to be witnesses of His existence. Listen to Genesis and experience the hope that remains in the midst of creation, fall, and re-creation.
The book of Psalms is filled with sad songs of lamentation, raw prayers pleading for mercy, poetry about the work and nature of God, and beautiful hymns of praise. Many believers have found these prayers of Israel to be a source of comfort and hope and especially helpful in their own prayer life. Although this is Israel's book of prayers it is also an enduring prayer book for God's people forever. Listen to the Psalms and be astounded by each poem's relevancy to your own life.
The prophet Hosea has much to say about the sinfulness of Israel but he also has much to say about the faithfulness of God. As the Israelites worship other gods and move farther away from their Creator, God's judgment comes upon them. After judgment, however, God displays acts of mercy as he acts tenderly to his people like a loving parent would. Listen to this Hosea as he reminds Israel of God's faithfulness and speaks prophesies concerning the redemption to come in latter days.
