Charting the End: VOLUME 2, Episode 6

This week (June 21) on Shabbat Night Live: Are we saved now or in the future? The answer is BOTH!

Michael Rood shares a step-by-step explanation of the resurrection and the things that must come to pass before Yeshua returns, including the often misunderstood “armor of God” — most importantly, the so-called “helmet” of salvation!

Watch the episode — included on this blog post.
While you watch, consider the questions below. The timeline for each discussion topic in the video is noted on each question. Post your answers in the comments section and let’s get some discussion going!

1. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 06:32) What is the significance of the grace and peace mentioned in the opening salutation of the Revelation scroll, and how does it relate to the teachings communicated to Titus and the experiences of the believers in Thessalonica?
2. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 10:29) How does the ‘sea of fire and glass’ concept serve as a metaphor for divine judgment and purification, and what is its significance in the context of the resurrection and the final events described, such as the Battle of Armageddon?
3. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 13:03) How does the belief in Yeshua’s death and resurrection shape the understanding of the resurrection of the dead, and what is the significance of the ‘Last Trump’ and ‘Yom Teruah’ concerning the events of the end times?
4. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 16:52) What is the metaphorical significance of ‘the Day of Yehovah coming as a thief in the night,’ and how does this imagery relate to the concepts of vigilance, faith, and salvation?
5. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 19:17) How does the concept of ‘hope of salvation’ function as a protective ‘helmet’ for believers during times of tribulation, and what role does this hope play in the anticipation of the resurrection and the ultimate judgment?
6. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 23:39) What is the role of tribulation in the lives of believers, and how does the promise of Yeshua’s return and the subsequent judgment provide hope and comfort amidst these trials?
7. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 28:20) How do the ‘prophetic shadow pictures’ and temple liturgy established by David reflect the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, and what is the significance of these practices in understanding the events described in Psalm 2 and the Book of Revelation?
8. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 33:59) What are the consequences for those who reject divine authority and pursue their own path, and how does this contrast with the fate of those who put their trust in Yeshua?
9. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 37:47) What is the importance of ‘hearing and obeying’ the words of the prophet revealed as the Messiah, and how does this principle relate to events such as the stripping of the seals from the scroll and the ensuing tribulation?
10. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 41:21) How does Yochanan’s experience of exile and revelation reflect the broader theme of faithfulness amidst tribulation, and what is the significance of his vision of Yeshua as ‘Aleph and Tav’ in the context of the prophetic message he is instructed to write?