Before Adam ever took a step, God’s plan was already written—and in Revelation 1, we catch a glimpse of its fulfillment. In this first episode of our Hope in the Revelation series, we dive deep into Chapter 1 and explore:

• Jesus as the Aleph and Tav, the first and last letters of the Hebrew alphabet, representing the fullness of God’s plan.

• How these symbols echo throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Zechariah 12:10, revealing God’s unwavering purpose.

• A comparison of John’s vision of Jesus with the appearance of a man in David, highlighting the continuity of God’s promises across time.

• How these glimpses of Christ give us hope for the future, reminding us that the One who was, is, and is to come is faithful and victorious.

Join us as we uncover the hope, the promise, and the awe-inspiring truth of Jesus in Revelation 1.

In this final installment of our Foundation of Hope series, we anchor ourselves in one of the greatest promises Jesus ever gave us — He is coming back.

I talk about the moment Jesus told His disciples that in His Father’s house are many rooms, and that He was going to prepare a place for us. And if He goes to prepare a place, He will come again and take us to be where He is.

That promise changes everything.

Our hope isn’t just about surviving today.

It isn’t just about getting through hard seasons.

It’s about the certainty that this world is not the end of the story.

Jesus didn’t leave us with uncertainty — He left us with assurance. The same Savior who came once in humility will come again in glory. And that future reality gives us stability, courage, and peace right now.

This episode closes the Foundation of Hope series by reminding us that our hope is not wishful thinking — it is rooted in the words of Christ Himself.

And it also sets the stage for what comes next.

In our upcoming series, we will walk through Revelation and carefully unpack what God has given us in the Revelation of Jesus Christ — not speculation, not fear-driven headlines — but what Scripture actually says and what it means for believers today.

The foundation has been laid.

Now we begin to build.

Scripture Focus:

John 14:2–3

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Before Adam ever took a breath, God already saw you.
He saw me.
He saw the ones who would bring Him joy — and the ones who would break His heart.

And knowing all of it… He still said, “I want them.”

In this episode, we talk about why any of this matters to God — why we matter. John 3:16 isn’t just a verse we memorize; it’s the heartbeat of God. He didn’t send His Son because humanity earned it. He sent Him because love moved first.

We unpack the truth that God never viewed the world as disposable. He saw people worth rescuing, worth redeeming, worth dying for. And if there’s one thing I want you to hear clearly in this episode, it’s this: you have a God in heaven who longs for you.

I also address something many of us wrestle with — the way we tear ourselves down, speaking over our lives in ways we would never speak about someone else. God never asked for perfection. He already knows your flaws, your failures, and your struggles — and He still chose you. Still loves you. Still calls you His. We don’t honor God by hating ourselves; we honor Him by believing what He says about us.

We talk honestly about hell — clearing up the misunderstanding that God is eager to send people away. Scripture tells us it wasn’t created for humanity, and God’s heart has always been rescue, not destruction. From the beginning, His desire has been clear: that none would perish, but that all would turn and live.

And finally, we look forward — to the hope Revelation gives us. A new heaven. A new earth. God dwelling with His people. Every tear wiped away. Death gone. Grief gone. Pain gone. Not because we escaped reality — but because God makes all things new.

This isn’t just future hope.
It’s the hope we live from right now.
And no matter what you’re carrying today — it will not have the final word.

Scriptures Mentioned (CSV):

• John 3:16

• 2 Peter 3:9

• Revelation 21:1–4

  
  

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