What do the Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls in Revelation reveal about God’s judgment and His purposes for the world? In this companion podcast, Pastor Jason Smith explore these powerful and often difficult images, examining different ways Christians have interpreted them and how they may relate to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70.

As they work through the imagery of the Four Horsemen, the Trumpets, and the Bowls, Jason and Manny consider the connections between Revelation, the Old Testament, and the story of God’s people. They discuss how God’s judgment is measured, how warnings create opportunities for repentance, and how the prayers of God’s people matter in the unfolding of His purposes.

Ultimately, Revelation points beyond judgment toward the hope of God making all things new. Join the conversation as we continue exploring this challenging book and discover how its message speaks to our faith today.

In this message from the Do Not Be Afraid series, Pastor Jason Smith takes us into some of the most challenging passages in Revelation, exploring the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Through these vivid images of judgment, suffering, and warning, we are reminded that life will get hard—but a broken world does not mean God is absent.

Revelation points us toward a God who is patient and merciful, giving people opportunities to turn back to Him, while promising that evil and injustice will not have the final word. At the center of it all is Jesus Christ, the Lamb who was slain and has conquered death, offering redemption, hope, and the promise of a day when every tear will be wiped away.

How do we respond when the world feels broken and the future seems uncertain? Jason reminds us of the message at the heart of Revelation: life will get hard, Jesus has conquered, so stay faithful.

What do the four living creatures surrounding God’s throne represent, and why does John describe them in such extraordinary detail? In this companion podcast to St. Andrew’s Do Not Be Afraid series, Pastor Jason Smith and Pastor Manny David explore the imagery of Revelation, drawing connections to the visions of Isaiah, Daniel, and Ezekiel. Through these vivid pictures of creation gathered around God’s throne, we begin to see how everything finds its purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in Him.

As we explore Revelation’s imagery, we’re reminded that even when the world feels out of control, God remains on the throne.