COVID-19 and the Final Persecution

Extracted Verses and Quotes from the Sermon

Biblical Verses

Revelation 13:16-17

And he causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Mark 13:13

And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Luke 6:27-28

But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.

Matthew 5:14-16

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Memorable Quotes

Persecution is the norm in the world; it is not the exception.

Societies that go through chaos tend to swing to a strong authoritarian leadership.

The covid-19 pandemic has revealed to us that the tools are in place for the persecution of God’s Endtime people.

We have normally thought that the Sunday laws and the oppression of God’s people will take place through one of three mechanisms: either an act of Congress, a Supreme Court decision, or an executive order from the presidency.

The covid-19 is a wakeup call for us as Adventists.

Are we laying up Treasures on Earth or are we laying up Treasures in Heaven above?

There is no other foundation for the body of Christ than Christ alone.

Other Quotations

No other author was quoted in this sermon.