The Revelation 2025

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

🌅 The Story of Zechariah — Visions, Hope, and the Coming Savior

🌅 The Story of Zechariah — Visions, Hope, and the Coming Savior

Part One: A Call to Repentance and Renewal

Zechariah spoke to the people after they returned from exile.
God encouraged them to:

Turn from sin
Obey His commands
Finish rebuilding the temple

“Return to Me, declares the Lord Almighty, and I will return to you.”

God promised that repentance brings restoration and blessing.

Part Two: Visions of God’s Glory

Zechariah received eight visions, full of symbolic images:

Horses and riders representing God’s protection
A man measuring Jerusalem, showing God’s plan for restoration
A golden lampstand and olive trees symbolizing God’s Spirit
A flying scroll warning of sin and injustice

These visions encouraged the people to trust God’s plan and remain faithful.

Part Three: The Coming Messiah

Zechariah also prophesied about the Messiah:

A humble king would come, riding on a donkey
He would bring peace, salvation, and justice
He would be pierced, yet through Him, God’s kingdom would triumph

“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey.”

These words point directly to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

Part Four: God’s Comfort and Protection

Zechariah reminded the people that:

God’s Spirit strengthens and protects them
He will purify and cleanse His people
Even in times of difficulty, God’s plan cannot be stopped

“I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.”

Faith in God brings hope, courage, and victory.

Part Five: Lessons from Zechariah

Zechariah teaches us:

Repentance and obedience restore our relationship with God
God’s Spirit guides, strengthens, and protects His people
God promises a coming Savior, who brings peace and justice
Even when life is challenging, God’s plan is perfect and unstoppable

Monday, November 24, 2025

🏛️ The Story of Haggai — Rebuilding and Putting God First

🏛️ The Story of Haggai — Rebuilding and Putting God First

Part One: A Call to Action

The people of Judah had returned from Babylonian exile, but the temple lay in ruins.
They had been focused on building their own homes and neglecting God’s house.

God spoke through Haggai:

“Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house remains in ruins?”

God urged the people to put Him first and rebuild the temple.

Part Two: God’s Promise of Blessing

Haggai encouraged the people with hope:

Obedience brings God’s blessing
Rebuilding the temple would honor God and bring prosperity
Even small beginnings, done faithfully, are meaningful

“Consider your ways… I am with you, declares the Lord.”

God promised to fill the temple with glory greater than before, pointing to His enduring presence.

Part Three: Strength and Encouragement

Haggai told the leaders and people:

Be strong and work diligently
Trust that God will provide the strength and resources needed
God’s blessing comes to those who serve Him faithfully

“Be strong, all you people of the land,” declares the Lord, “work, for I am with you.”

Faithful effort with God’s guidance leads to success and joy.

Part Four: Lessons from Haggai

Haggai teaches us:

God desires to be first in our lives
Obedience and action honor God and bring His blessing
God’s presence strengthens and equips us for the work He calls us to

Even small, faithful beginnings can lead to great outcomes

🌋 The Story of Zephaniah — Judgment and Hope

🌋 The Story of Zephaniah — Judgment and Hope

Part One: Warning of Judgment

Zephaniah spoke during a time when Judah had turned from God:

Idolatry was widespread
Leaders and people acted wickedly
God’s people forgot His commands

Zephaniah proclaimed:

“The Lord will sweep away everything on the face of the earth… the Lord will bring distress on all people.”

God’s judgment was certain, and even the proud and powerful could not escape His hand.

Part Two: Call to Seek the Lord

Even as he warned of punishment, Zephaniah called the people to repentance and humility:

“Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do His commands; seek righteousness, seek humility.”

God invites those who turn to Him to find protection and favor.

Part Three: The Promise of Restoration

Zephaniah also gave a message of hope:

God would restore His people
The faithful would rejoice in His presence
God’s love would bring joy, peace, and salvation

“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Even after judgment, God’s mercy brings renewal.

Part Four: Lessons from Zephaniah

Zephaniah teaches us:

God sees sin and will bring justice
Humility, repentance, and obedience bring protection and favor
God’s mercy follows judgment, offering hope and restoration
Joy and salvation come to those who trust and seek God

🌪️ The Story of Habakkuk — Questions, Faith, and Trust in God

🌪️ The Story of Habakkuk — Questions, Faith, and Trust in God

Part One: The Prophet’s Complaint

Habakkuk lived in a time of violence and injustice.
He asked God a bold question:

“Lord, how long shall I call for help, and You will not listen? Why do You allow evil and injustice to prevail?”

Habakkuk’s honesty shows that it’s okay to bring our doubts and frustrations to God.

Part Two: God’s Answer

God responded:

He would use the Babylonians, a cruel nation, to bring judgment
The wicked would be punished in His time
His plan is just and wise, even when it’s hard to understand

“The righteous shall live by his faith.”

God reminded Habakkuk that faith and trust are stronger than understanding every detail.

Part Three: Habakkuk’s Prayer

Even as he awaited God’s plan, Habakkuk prayed with hope:

He praised God for His works, wisdom, and power
He remembered God’s faithfulness in the past
He committed to trust and rejoice in God, no matter what came

“Though the fig tree does not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Faith is not based on circumstances, but on God’s character.

Part Four: Lessons from Habakkuk

Habakkuk teaches us:

It’s okay to question God, but trust His wisdom
Faith sustains us when life is confusing or hard
God’s justice and plans are perfect, even if delayed
Rejoicing and trusting God is possible even in suffering

🔥 The Story of Nahum — God’s Justice Against Nineveh

🔥 The Story of Nahum — God’s Justice Against Nineveh

Part One: A Message of Judgment

Nahum prophesied against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, known for cruelty and oppression.

“The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengeance and is filled with wrath.”

The city had terrorized other nations, including Israel, and God promised that their time of punishment had come.

Part Two: The Fall of the Wicked

Nahum described Nineveh’s destruction vividly:

Walls broken
Soldiers defeated
People fleeing in fear

God’s power is unmatched, and no nation can escape His justice.

“The shields of the soldiers are red; the warriors are clothed in scarlet.”

God ensures that evil is punished, and oppression is not left unchecked.

Part Three: Comfort for God’s People

Though Nahum’s message is one of judgment, it also brings comfort to those who trust God:

Israel could see that God protects the faithful
Oppressors would not prevail forever
God’s justice reassures His people

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”

Even in difficult times, God is a stronghold for those who rely on Him.

Part Four: Lessons from Nahum

Nahum teaches us:

God is just and punishes wickedness
Oppression and cruelty will not go unnoticed
God is a refuge and protector for those who trust Him
Justice and mercy are both expressions of God’s character

⚖️ The Story of Micah — Justice, Mercy, and the Coming Savior

⚖️ The Story of Micah — Justice, Mercy, and the Coming Savior

Part One: A Call to Justice

Micah spoke to Israel and Judah, warning them of God’s anger over:

Corruption among leaders
Oppression of the poor
Dishonest business practices

“Hear this, you leaders, and give ear, you rulers of the house of Jacob: Is it not for you to know justice?”

God values justice and righteousness, not empty rituals.

Part Two: A Call to Humility and Mercy

Micah reminded the people that worship alone is not enough:

“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

True faith is lived through compassion, fairness, and humility, not simply religious ceremonies.

Part Three: Warnings of Judgment

Micah warned that God’s judgment would come on those who continued in sin:

Cities would be destroyed
Leaders and people would face consequences for injustice
God would not ignore wrongdoing

“Therefore you will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor bears a child.”

God’s discipline is meant to bring His people back to righteousness.

Part Four: The Promise of the Messiah

Even in judgment, God gave hope:

A ruler would come from Bethlehem
He would bring peace, justice, and security
God’s kingdom would last forever

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.”

This prophecy points to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

Part Five: Lessons from Micah

Micah teaches us:

God values justice, mercy, and humility above ritual
Sin and corruption bring consequences, but God calls for repentance
God’s promises of restoration and a Messiah bring hope
True faith is lived through actions that honor God and care for others

🐋 The Story of Jonah — Running from God and Learning Mercy

🐋 The Story of Jonah — Running from God and Learning Mercy

Part One: God Calls Jonah

God spoke to Jonah:

“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.”

But Jonah did not want to go. He hated Nineveh and feared showing mercy to its people.
Instead, he tried to run away, boarding a ship heading in the opposite direction.

Part Two: The Storm at Sea

God sent a violent storm to stop Jonah.

The sailors were terrified
They prayed to their gods, but nothing worked
Jonah admitted his disobedience and told them to throw him into the sea

When Jonah was thrown overboard, the storm stopped.
God sent a great fish to swallow Jonah, and he stayed inside for three days and nights.

Part Three: Jonah Prays and Repents

Inside the fish, Jonah prayed to God:

“I called to You in my distress, and You answered me. I will fulfill my vow and obey You.”

God heard Jonah’s prayer and commanded the fish to spit him onto dry land.

Part Four: Preaching to Nineveh

God called Jonah again:

“Go to Nineveh and deliver My message.”

This time, Jonah obeyed.
He warned the people:

“Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown!”

The people repented immediately:

They fasted
They wore sackcloth
They turned from evil ways

Even the king humbled himself and called the nation to repentance.

God saw their hearts and spared the city, showing His mercy.

Part Five: Jonah’s Lesson

Jonah was angry that God had shown mercy to Nineveh.
God explained:

“Should I not have concern for this great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people, who cannot tell right from wrong?”

Jonah learned that God’s love and compassion extend beyond our personal feelings or prejudices.

Lessons from Jonah

God’s plan cannot be escaped
Obedience to God brings life and blessing
God’s mercy is greater than human anger or prejudice
God cares deeply for all people, even those we may despise