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Looking down, we see the earth; looking around, we see earthly things. But looking up, we see the hope
of the soon coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. To those who are discouraged today, Maranatha! To those
who are worried today, Maranatha! To those who are filled with anxiety over the problems they are
facing,

Maranatha! Our Lord is coming soon!

What follows this event is described in the book of Revelation. It is a description of a great feast or
marriage supper, where the heavens celebrate the final union of the bride of Christ, the church, and
Jesus Christ, the groom. As in earthly marriage, the bride will become one with her groom for all
eternity.

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Revelation 19:6-9 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of
many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out,

“Hallelujah!
For the Lord our God
the Almighty reigns.
7 Let us rejoice and exult
and give him the glory,
for the marriage of the Lamb has come,
and his Bride has made herself ready;
8 it was granted her to clothe herself
with fine linen, bright and pure”—
for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

9 And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the
Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

What a blessed hope is promised to the church of Jesus Christ!

Understanding Feast of Trumpets or Rosh Hashanah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9wDnsjMtW0&t=415s

Let’s Practice…

1. What is the next great event that was prophesized in Scripture that will occur regarding the church?

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