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This is episode #11 chapter 21 & chapter 22, ESV Version.
Chapter 21, I saw a new heaven and earth. A voice said, "God dwells with his people." An angel showed me the new Jerusalem. Its lamp is the Lamb. Chapter 22, The river of life flows from the throne of God. "Behold, I am coming soon. I am the beginning and the end." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
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This is episode #06 chapter 11 & chapter 12, ESV Version.
Chapter 11, The two witnesses will prophesy until the beast kills them. At the seventh trumpet, loud voices said, "Our God shall reign forever." Chapter 12, A woman giving birth and a great dragon appeared. Michael and his angels fought the dragon. The dragon was thrown down to the earth.
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This is episode #10 chapter 19 & chapter 20, ESV Version.
Chapter 19, A multitude cried, "Hallelujah! The Lord reigns." The Word of God led the armies of heaven. The beast was cast into the lake of fire. Chapter 20, Satan was bound and the martyrs reigned with Christ for 1,000 years. Then Satan was cast into the lake of fire. The dead were judged.
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This is episode #09 chapter 17 & chapter 18, ESV Version.
Chapter 17, I saw a prostitute on a beast with seven heads and ten horns. An angel said, "The heads and horns are kings. The Lamb will conquer." Chapter 18, An angel cried, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon!" The kings and merchants will weep. An angel said, "The great city will be thrown down."
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This is episode #08 chapter 15 & chapter 16, ESV Version.
Chapter 15, I saw angels with seven plagues. Those who conquered sang, "Just are your ways, Lord!" The angels were given seven bowls of wrath. Chapter 16, The bowls of wrath were poured out. The seas turned to blood, darkness fell, the kings gathered at Armageddon and the earth quaked.
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This is episode #07 chapter 13 & chapter 14, ESV Version.
Chapter 13, I saw a beast rising out of the sea. It spoke blasphemy against God. Another beast rose and gave everyone a mark. Its number is 666. Chapter 14, I saw the Lamb in Zion with the 144,000. Angels said, "The hour of judgement has come." The earth was reaped with a sharp sickle.
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This is episode #05 chapter 09 & chapter 10, ESV Version.
Chapter 09, At the fifth trumpet, locusts from the pit tormented the earth. At the sixth trumpet, four angels killed a third of mankind with fire. Chapter 10, I saw an angel with a scroll. He cried out and seven thunders sounded. A voice said, "Eat the scroll." It was sweet and then bitter.
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This is episode #04 chapter 07 & chapter 08, ESV Version.
Chapter 07, The 144,000 were sealed from the tribes. A multitude cried, "Salvation belongs to our God." An elder said, "God will wipe every tear." Chapter 08, With the seventh seal there was silence. I saw seven angels. Four angels blew their trumpets and a third of the earth was destroyed.
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This is episode #03 chapter 05 & chapter 06, ESV Version.
Chapter 05, A Lamb standing as though slain took the scroll with seven seals. The creatures, elders and myriad angels sang, "Worthy is the Lamb!" Chapter 06, The Lamb opened four seals and the horsemen went out to destroy. With the fifth seal I saw the martyrs. With the sixth the stars fell.
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This is episode #02 chapter 03 & chapter 04, ESV Version.
Chapter 02, "Sardis, you are not alive but dead. Philadelphia, you have endured in my word. Laodicea, you are lukewarm so I will spit you out." Chapter 04, I saw one seated on the throne in heaven. The four living creatures say, "Holy, holy, holy." The elders say, "You created all things."
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This is episode #01 chapter 01 & chapter 02, ESV Version.
Chapter 01, The Revelation of Jesus Christ to John. A voice said, "Write to the churches." I saw one like a son of man, his face was like the sun. Chapter 02, Ephesus, renew your first love. Smyrna, be faithful until death. Pergamum, some hold false teaching. Thyatira, you tolerate Jezebel.
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This is episode #01 chapter 01 ESV Version.
Chapter 01, Jude, to the elect. Ungodly people pervert grace into sensuality. They are judged as twice dead trees. Build yourselves up in faith.
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This is episode #01 chapter 01 ESV Version.
Chapter 01, The elder, to beloved Gaius. I was overjoyed to hear of your faithfulness. Diotrephes spreads false charges. I hope to see you soon.
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This is episode #01 chapter 01 ESV Version.
Chapter 01, The elder, to the elect lady. Let us love one another as the Father commands. Do not welcome false teachers. I hope to come to you.
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This is episode #02 chapters 03, 04 & 05 ESV Version.
Chapter 03, We are God's children. Those born of God do not sin. We should love one another. We know love because he laid down his life for us.
Chapter 04, Any spirit that confesses Christ is of God. God is love. He sent his Son as a sacrifice for sins. If we live in love, God lives in us. Chapter 05, Anyone born of God overcomes the world. The Spirit, water and blood all testify. God gave us eternal life in his Son. Keep from idols.
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This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02 ESV Version.
Chapter 01, We have seen and proclaim to you the Word of life. God is light. If we walk in the light, the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. Chapter 02, We know Christ if we keep his commands. Whoever loves his brother lives in the light. Do not love the world. Children, abide in him.
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This is episode #01 chapters 01, 02 & 03 ESV Version.
Chapter 01, Peter, to those of faith. God has given us great promises. So supplement faith with virtue and love. We were eyewitnesses of Christ. Chapter 02, False teachers will arise. If God did not spare angels then he knows how to punish the unrighteous. They are slaves of corruption.
Chapter 03, Scoffers will say, "Where is his return?" The Lord is not slow, but patient. Untaught people twist the Scriptures. Grow in Christ.
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This is episode #02 chapters 03, 04 & 05 ESV Version.
Chapter 03, Wives, submit to your husbands. Husbands, honour your wives. Repay evil with blessing. Christ suffered for sins to bring us to God. Chapter 04, Do not live for human desires but for the will of God. The end is near. Love each other deeply. Do not be surprised when trials come. Chapter 05, Elders should be examples to the flock. Clothe yourselves with humility. Resist the devil. God will strengthen you. Peace to you all.
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This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02 ESV Version.
Chapter 01, Peter, to the diaspora. God has given us new birth through Christ. The prophets told of this grace. So be holy in all your conduct.
Chapter 02, You are being built up to be a royal priesthood. Submit to human authority. Live as servants of God. Follow Christ in his suffering.
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This is episode #03 chapter 05.
Chapter 05, You rich have fattened yourselves for slaughter. Brothers, be patient until the Lord comes. The prayer of faith will save the sick.