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Dr. J. Vernon McGee

Revelation 9:1-6

February 11, 2021

What? God gives Satan the key to open the abyss? Why? In a scene that looks like it’s out of an apocalyptic movie, the gate to the abyss opens, a violent smoke fills earth’s atmosphere, and an army of locusts that look like horses come marching out. This is all-out demonic war on mankind. And what’s next is even worse. This is the Great Tribulation in process. 

References: Revelation 9:1-6

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A tragedy is coming … not for those who know Jesus as Savior, but for a world that rejects Him, as described in the four trumpets of Revelation 8. Listen as Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us not only should this cause us sorrow, but it should get us moving to get the Word of God out to the world. “That is our solemn responsibility.”  
February 10, 2021
In your imagination, what will the trumpet sound like that signals Jesus calling His children to meet Him in the clouds? What will the signal be that marks the beginning of the Great Tribulation? Will it sound like a bomb exploding or like a war breaking out? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, explains the sound signals of the beginning of the end of earth as we know it. That’s what’s ahead in this study from Revelation 8. 
February 9, 2021
Hold your breath. In our study of Revelation 8, we learn that in between the sixth and seventh seal, the Lord Jesus Christ causes all of heaven, hell, and earth to stand still. There is silence in heaven for about half an hour. God’s patience is not exhausted—He still gives the opportunity for repentance. But then judgement that clearly only God could orchestrate. And it’s just the beginning … the worst is yet to come. Dr. J. Vernon McGee, our teacher, walks us right into it. 
February 8, 2021
“God will wipe away all tears from their eyes ….” You know this promise, now discover the scene in heaven when this will happen and who God is comforting. Hint: Most of them laid down their lives for Christ in the Tribulation, but now they stand before God’s throne, dressed in white robes because of the blood of the Lamb. Get ready for a beautiful study in Revelation 7. 
February 5, 2021
God never leaves Himself without a witness. Get a peek into how the gospel spreads in the Great Tribulation and people from every tribe of Israel and every Gentile nation respond to God’s grace. And you won’t want to miss the scene of universal worship of God by His creatures. The church is there, Old Testament saints are there, Tribulation saints are there, and the angels join in. This is an amazing study. 
February 4, 2021
Just when chaos is breaking loose on the earth, the time of judgement is shortened or else no one would survive. In this suspenseful study of the second half of the Tribulation, we’ll study things like “the mark of God” (in contrast to the “mark of the beast”), the 144,000 Jews, and the remnant from the nation of Israel. God remembers His people. Things are starting to come together—don’t miss one study. 
February 3, 2021
Our study in Revelation 7 follows God’s judgement into the Great Tribulation. The Holy Spirit continues His ministry of drawing people to Christ, but the Spirit no longer restrains evil on the earth. Satan has free reign to do as he schemes. God’s judgement is held back until His purposes are accomplished. Then as now, tribulation either draws us to God or turns us away from Him. Don’t miss this captivating study. 
February 2, 2021
Our study now plunges into the ominous second half of the Tribulation when death becomes unbridled. We’ll look at the great day of the Lord, spoken of throughout the Old Testament. But remember, God loves good and hates evil—but His hate is not vindictive like ours, but is righteous and holy. Study Revelation 6, when holiness has its day. 
February 1, 2021
Are the four horsemen of the apocalypse getting ready to ride? Are we getting near the end? Maybe so—but it won’t happen until the church is taken out of the world. Learn about the antichrist, his lies about world unity and peace, and about the four horses--white, red, black, and pale horses, each riding in on a storm of judgement, following a pattern Jesus described in Matthew 24. Roll up your sleeves and dig into this awesome study.  
January 29, 2021
Revelation 6 is a dividing line in the book of Revelation. Now we see what’s going on back on earth without the Church (now with Jesus in heaven). The drama continues as the Great Tribulation unfolds in orderly progression—seals, trumpets, bowls of wrath, judgement, ending the Tribulation. Then comes Jesus Christ to earth for the second time to execute God’s will. You won’t want to miss one thing. 
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Galatians Bible Companion
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

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Thru the Bible takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years, threading back and forth between the Old and New Testaments. You can begin the study at any time. When we have concluded Revelation, we will start over again in Genesis, so if you are with us for five years you will not miss any part of the Bible. 

Other Thru the Bible Programs:
Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee
Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers
Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon
Thru the Bible International
A Través de la Biblia 

About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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