2026-04-22 Revelation 19 Wednesday Part 2
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In this episode of 'Today in the Word,' Pastor Bob Larson continues his exposition of Revelation 19, focusing on the marriage supper of the Lamb as a symbolic representation of Christ's union with the Church. He emphasizes that biblical marriage—between one man and one woman—is divinely designed and essential to God's plan, contrasting it with modern cultural shifts that redefine marriage and gender. Pastor Bob argues that the erosion of traditional marriage is part of a broader spiritual battle by the 'kingdom of darkness' to undermine God's order. He draws from Scripture, personal testimony, and sociological research to affirm that strong, God-centered marriages are foundational to societal health and individual happiness. He also highlights the rapture of the Church as a seven-year period of divine judgment followed by the return of Christ, likening it to the ancient Jewish wedding tradition of a seven-day celebration and a hidden honeymoon. The episode closes with a strong call to worship God alone, affirming Jesus' divinity based on biblical examples of worship received without rebuke.
Biblical marriage between one man and one woman is a divine design, not a cultural construct.
The Church's rapture and the marriage supper of the Lamb symbolize a future seven-year period of divine judgment and heavenly celebration.
True happiness comes from a relationship with God, not from marriage or worldly success.
Worship is reserved for God alone, but Jesus receives worship because He is divine.
Cultural confusion about gender and marriage stems from a rejection of biblical truth.
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Introduction and Call to Faithful Living
Pastor Bob introduces the episode, outlines Calvary Chapel Caldwell's services, and emphasizes that living according to God's design leads to a happier, more fulfilling life. He contrasts the world's view of life as unstructured with the biblical view of divine order.
The Sound of Heaven and the Restoration of the Earth
Pastor Bob reflects on the thunderous voice of a great multitude in Revelation 19, likening it to Shoshone Falls. He explains that this moment marks God reclaiming the earth after Adam's fall, restoring His sovereignty.
The Marriage of the Lamb: Christ and the Church
“Marriage is, I would say in my life because I understood that I need to be content. My peace and joy comes from God, not from my spouse.”
The Seven-Year Rapture and the Jewish Wedding Model
“And that was, you know, a Jewish wedding. And that's a picture of the church being raptured, gone for seven years, right? God judges the earth for seven years. And then at the end of this year, seven years of tribulation, then we come back, right?”
Worshiping God Alone and the Divinity of Christ
“Why is that? Because he's God incarnate and we've talked about that before.”
“And that was, you know, a Jewish wedding. And that's a picture of the church being raptured, gone for seven years, right? God judges the earth for seven years. And then at the end of this year, seven years of tribulation, then we come back, right?”
“Marriage is, I would say in my life because I understood that I need to be content. My peace and joy comes from God, not from my spouse.”
“Why is that? Because he's God incarnate and we've talked about that before.”
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Pastor Bob Larson
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Jesus Christ
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Revelation 19
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The Church
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Calvary Chapel Caldwell
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Matthew 19
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Adam and Eve
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Matthew 4
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Matthew 9
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Matthew 14
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