On Guard: Discerning Truth in End Times

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A call to awaken Christians about deception in these end times while also sharing the truth about Jesus Christ and His promises to both Christians and all others who will hear.  We want believers to be aware of what the Bible says. Topics will include Revelation, Daniel, Great Tribulation, Biblical Prophecy, the Rapture, the Antichrist, God’s Wrath, etc. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Breaking the Seals - Jesus Unrolls the Scroll

    In this episode, Gordon and Mark guide listeners through a major turning point in the book of Revelation.  After laying the theological foundation in chapters 1–5, the narrative now moves into action.  Revelation 6 begins as Jesus opens the seals of the scroll, signaling the start of Daniel’s 70th week and the seven-year period commonly known as the Tribulation.  The hosts remind listeners of three foundational truths established earlier in the series: Jesus is present with His Church (Revelation 1).The Church has real weaknesses that must be addressed and refined (Revelation 2–3).God is sovereign, reigning from His throne over all events (Revelation 4–5).These truths frame everything that follows, ensuring believers understand that the coming judgments unfold under Christ’s authority.    Revelation 5 is closely connected to Daniel 7 and Ezekiel 2. Daniel and John were shown the same heavenly courtroom where dominion is given to the Son of Man—Jesus Himself. Ezekiel’s scroll of lamentation, mourning, and woe parallels Revelation’s scroll, which contains both judgment and redemption.  The seven-year Tribulation period begins with the opening of the first seal, likely aligned with or shortly following a peace covenant involving Israel described in Daniel 9:27.  Importantly, the seals do not precede the Tribulation; they initiate it.  Through this period, God fulfills the six divine purposes outlined in Daniel 9:  finishing transgression, ending sin, atoning for iniquity, bringing everlasting righteousness, sealing vision and prophecy, and anointing the Most Holy.  In Seals 1–5, God does not yet pour out His final wrath.  Instead, He progressively removes restraint, allowing Satan greater freedom to operate.  The seals reveal what the world becomes when God’s restraining hand is lifted.  It exposes human rebellion, violence, and corruption.  The Four Horsemen are rooted in Zechariah chapters 1 and 6. They are real spiritual agents operating under God’s authority, reshaping global conditions rather than representing isolated or symbolic events. Seal 1 – The White Horse: Widespread deception and false peace prepare the world for the Antichrist.Seal 2 – The Red Horse: Peace is removed, and violence erupts as people turn against one another.Seal 3 – The Black Horse: Economic collapse, famine, and severe inequality dominate society.Seal 4 – The Pale Horse: Mass death through war, famine, disease, and chaos forces humanity to confront eternal realities over physical survival. Seal 5 shifts the focus from earthly devastation to a heavenly scene.  Rather than introducing another horse, it reveals faithful believers who were killed during the earlier seals because they refused to deny Christ.  These martyrs are told to rest until their full number are complete which demonstrates that the Church remains present, witnessing, and faithful during the Tribulation.  The episode concludes by reinforcing a sobering yet hopeful truth:  the opening of the seals does not signal chaos out of control, but judgment under Christ’s authority.  Even as restraint is removed and the world descends into darkness, God’s redemptive plan continues to unfold exactly as He promised. Send a text

    57 min

  2. FEB 18

    Pray Like Daniel - Worship Like David

    In this episode, Gordon and Mark return to Revelation 5 to highlight two themes that are often overlooked but absolutely central to God’s redemptive plan: prayer and worship.  Far from being secondary spiritual disciplines, Revelation reveals that prayer and worship actively participate in God’s unfolding purposes in history and the End Times. John’s vision includes golden bowls filled with the prayers of the saints, a striking image that shows prayers are neither forgotten nor symbolic.  They are remembered, treasured, and later used by God as part of His plan of redemption and judgment.  What believers pray today has eternal significance and future impact.  The hosts emphasize that biblical prayer is relational, not meditative.  Prayer in Scripture is outward and God-directed - not inward, self-emptying meditation. True prayer involves both speaking to God and listening for His response. It is a living relationship, not a spiritual technique.  Effective prayer is shaped by the posture of the heart, not physical position, repetition, or style.  A healthy prayer life is marked by humility, submission, reverence, and alignment with God’s will.  These heart attitudes are essential for meaningful communion with God.  Prayer, they stress, does not exist to force God to align with human desires.  Instead, it aligns believers with God’s purposes.    Daniel stands as a powerful model of effective prayer.  His prayers demonstrate reverence, humility, praise, confession, repentance, and submission to God’s righteousness.  Daniel confessed both personal and corporate sin, acknowledging God’s justice.  True repentance is sorrow over sin, not merely its consequences.  Daniel’s prayers were heard immediately, yet God’s answers came not as instant national restoration but as greater revelation of His long-term plan.  God answered according to His purposes, not Daniel’s timetable.  Of course, Jesus is the ultimate model of prayer.  The Lord’s Prayer provides a complete framework for believers: adoration, submission to God’s will, daily dependence, confession, protection from evil, and acknowledgment of God’s sovereign authority.  The episode then broadens into the theme of worship, making clear that worship is far more than just singing.  Drawing from Romans 12:1, the hosts define worship as total surrender expressed through obedience, holiness, repentance, service, generosity, engagement with Scripture, and everyday faithfulness.  David is presented as a model of authentic worship.  While David worshiped freely through music and dance, his devotion extended far beyond song.  He worshiped through obedience, repentance, generosity, service, holiness, and faithfulness.  He was always living before God as an audience of One.  The episode concludes with a call to action.  Believers are urged to pray with purpose like Daniel and worship with wholehearted devotion like David.  We are to understanding these disciplines strengthen faith, deepen intimacy with God, and prepare the Church to remain faithful and discerning in the challenging days ahead. Send a text

    53 min

  3. FEB 11

    The Scroll and Family of God

    In this episode, Gordon and Mark focus on Revelation chapter 5, emphasizing that it cannot be understood in isolation.  Nearly every image and theme in Revelation is rooted in earlier Scripture, so its meaning must be interpreted in harmony with the Old Testament.  Revelation 5 serves as a pivotal moment in the biblical story of redemption. John sees God the Father holding a scroll sealed with seven seals. This scroll represents God’s sovereign plan to complete the redemption of mankind and reclaim the earth from Satan’s temporary rule.  The seals indicate that the contents are hidden until the proper time and until the rightful authority appears.  Only someone with full legal, moral, and covenantal authority can open it. The hosts trace this authority problem back to Genesis chapter 1.  In the Garden of Eden God granted dominion of the earth to mankind but through Adam’s sin that authority was forfeited, allowing Satan to become the “god of this world.”  The scroll in Revelation 5 outlines how God will lawfully reverse that loss of dominion and restore His rightful rule over creation. Worthiness to open the scroll requires a kinsman-redeemer - one who must be human, sinless, willing, and able to pay the redemption price.  Jesus alone fulfills all four requirements.  As the Lamb who was slain and raised again, He is worthy to open the scroll because He conquered sin and death, ransoming people for God by His blood from every tribe, tongue, and nation. Although Jesus’ victory is complete, God delays the opening of the scroll as an act of mercy.  This delay allows time for repentance and for the full number of the redeemed to be gathered before judgment unfolds. When the Lamb begins opening the seals in Revelation 6, the contents of the scroll are enacted.  These judgments progressively dismantle Satan’s authority and move history toward the restoration of God’s rightful reign over the earth. The hosts expand the picture of God’s family.  Redemption includes not only humanity but a vast heavenly order created by God and unified under Christ.  The episode identifies several groups involved in God’s administration and worship: the four living creatures, the twenty-four elders, watchers, angelic hosts, and heavenly armies—each playing a distinct role in God’s eternal plan. The episode concludes by tying Revelation chapters 4 and 5 together as a single panoramic vision.  Together, they summarize the entire arc of redemption from God’s absolute sovereignty, to Christ’s worthiness, to the final victory of God’s kingdom.  This vision culminates in universal worship, where every creature in heaven, on earth, and under the earth praises God and the Lamb, signaling that redemption is complete and God’s victory is assured. Send a text

    59 min

  4. FEB 4

    Choosing Sides: Kingdoms at War

    In this first episode of season 2, Gordon and Mark welcome listeners back to their podcast.  In this first episode, they confront one of the most sobering and unavoidable truths of Scripture:  every person must choose between two spiritual kingdoms - the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of Satan.  There is no neutral position.  Jesus made it clear that failing to choose Him is, by default, choosing against Him.  This episode presses listeners to recognize that allegiance is not optional; it is inevitable.  The hosts turn to Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24:10 where He foretold that as the End Times approach many who once professed faith will fall away.  This mass defection, i.e. changing sides, is identified as one of the greatest dangers facing the Church.  Gordon and Mark explain that this falling away is fueled by deception, fear, pride, and a distorted understanding of who God truly is and how He works.  At the core of the problem what a person believes about God.  That view shapes every decision they make.  A false or incomplete view of God weakens faith and opens the door to deception.  Scripture alone is the reliable source for knowing God as He truly is - holy, righteous, loving, and sovereign.  Jesus’ teaching about the narrow gate (Matthew 7:13–14) is central to the episode. Only one path leads to life eternal and that is faith in Jesus Christ alone.  Every other religious, spiritual, or philosophical system, no matter how sincere, moral, or popular, ultimately leads to destruction. This exclusivity is offensive to the world but essential to the gospel.  The hosts highlight how Christianity is fundamentally different from every other religion.  Salvation is not achieved through human effort, moral achievement, ritual, or sacrifice.  God Himself accomplished salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The only requirement is humble faith, not self-righteous striving.  To illustrate how this choice has always existed, the hosts walk through three biblical examples: Cain and Abel – Cain represents self-directed religion, while Abel represents obedient faith in God’s provision.Isaac and Ishmael – Ishmael came from human impatience and strategy; Isaac was the fulfillment of God’s promise.Jacob and Esau – Esau traded eternal inheritance for temporary comfort, while Jacob valued God’s promises. These accounts are not merely moral lessons from the past.  The hosts explain that these accounts serve as prophetic blueprints, revealing patterns of rebellion, false religion, and compromise that continue throughout history and culminate in the End Times with global opposition to God’s Kingdom.  The episode also addresses Satan’s role as the author of confusion.  Though he knows his defeat is certain, he multiplies false paths and counterfeit truths to distract people from God’s one true plan of salvation.  His goal is not victory, but deception.  He wants to draw as many as possible away from Christ before the end. The discussion closes with the ultimate question:  whose side will you stand on?  Eternal destiny hinges on whether a person submits to Christ or remains aligned with self-rule and rebellion.  Listeners are urged to respond personally and decisively, echoing Joshua’s call: “Choose this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15).  Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to change allegiance, receive salvation, and stand securely with the Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Send a text

    49 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Birth Pains

    In the final episode of Season 1, Gordon and Mark explore Jesus’ phrase “birth pains” from Matthew 24, uncovering how these prophetic signs reveal both the approach and the intensification of End Times events leading to Christ’s return.  Just as labor contractions increase in frequency and strength before birth, the signs of the last days will grow more rapid and severe, signaling that the culmination of God’s plan is drawing near.  The hosts explain that the “birth” resulting from these pains is not the Tribulation itself, but rather the coming of Jesus Christ, the redemption of Israel, and the renewal of all creation.  These pains begin before the Tribulation, continue through it, and reach their peak at the Second Coming—when evil and death are finally defeated and Christ establishes His Millennial Kingdom on earth.  Gordon and Mark caution listeners to stay grounded in biblical truth and to test all teachings and events against Scripture, referencing 1 John 4:1–3.  False teachers, counterfeit gospels, and prosperity messages promise comfort without repentance, but true doctrine always exalts the exclusive authority of Jesus Christ.  The call is clear: believers must discern truth from deception in an age of growing spiritual confusion.  The episode broadens the understanding of “wars and rumors of wars” beyond military conflict, describing ideological, economic, and spiritual clashes that define our time. “Kingdom against kingdom” reflects not only nations in turmoil but competing worldviews, moral systems, and power structures modelled by shifting alliances, trade disputes, and intensifying persecution of believers.  To help listeners remain alert yet balanced, the hosts present eight key global trends to watch as End Times prophecies continue to unfold—warning that these should inspire awareness, not fear or speculation:  Israel’s central role in Middle Eastern politics and prophecy.Growing apostasy and lawlessness within both the Church and society.Preparations for a Third Temple in Jerusalem.Formation of a peace treaty consistent with Daniel 9:27.Rising persecution of Christians across the world.Emergence of a ten-nation coalition, possibly Islamic-led.Ecumenical and interfaith movements that dilute Christ’s exclusivity.Global digital and governance systems setting the stage for economic and ideological control (Revelation 13).Despite these unsettling signs, the episode closes with a firm message of hope and confidence in God’s sovereignty.  The hosts remind listeners that God remains in complete control of history’s unfolding story.  Believers are called to stand firm, walk in discernment, and shine as lights in an increasingly dark world (Daniel 12:3; 1 Corinthians 16:13–14).  The Church’s final charge is not to fear or retreat, but to hold fast to Scripture, resist compromise, and proclaim the eternal gospel until Christ returns in glory.  This closing episode reinforces the series’ core message: every prophetic sign, every global event, and every challenge is unfolding under the watchful reign of the sovereign King.  Remember, God’s promises will stand forever. Send a text

    58 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    God's Sovereignty and His Throne Room

    In this episode, Gordon and Mark deliver a powerful message of assurance: God is sovereign and fully in control.  Based on Revelation chapter 4, the discussion explores John’s breathtaking vision of the throne room of heaven—given before the judgments of the tribulation begin.  This heavenly scene reminds believers that everything to come unfolds under the absolute authority of God. John is invited to step through an open door into heaven, where he beholds a scene of unimaginable majesty.  The throne is surrounded by flashes of lightning, peals of thunder, fire, twenty-four elders clothed in white and crowned with gold, and four living creatures crying, “Holy, holy, holy.”  The vision reveals God’s holiness, power, and unshakable rule over creation and history. Gordon and Mark emphasize that God alone is sovereign—completely free, unconstrained, and unsurprised by anything that happens.  Nothing can thwart His will.  True peace and confidence come from this reality:  God has no rival, no equal, and His reign endures forever. The hosts explain that John’s invitation into the throne room had a divine purpose and reflected a pattern used with other Old Testament prophets.  Before showing John the chaos and judgment that would unfold in Revelation, God first anchored him in the reality of His sovereignty.  The sequence is intentional—John sees the throne before he sees the tribulation—so that both he and future believers would understand that God reigns before, during, and after the coming trials. Believers, therefore, must not place their hope in governments, world systems, or human leaders, but in the eternal King who sits upon the throne.  God’s sovereignty even encompasses human freedom.  He allows genuine choice, yet every decision, good or evil, is woven into His redemptive plan.  Examples from scripture: Pharaoh, Cyrus, the disciples, and Paul illustrate how God uses both the willing and the resistant to accomplish His purposes. The hosts compare John’s vision with the throne-room encounters of other prophets—Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 1, Daniel 7, and Revelation 4—showing that each was commissioned in a time of turmoil and given the same vision of God’s majestic rule.  The hosts describe the structure of the heavenly scene in vivid detail: God’s radiant appearance shines like jasper, carnelian, and emerald.Twenty-four elders surround Him, dressed in white robes and crowned with gold.Lightning, thunder, and fire proceed from the throne, displaying divine power.Four living creatures and countless angels worship without ceasing.From His throne flows the river of the water of life (Rev. 22:1), the source of all renewal and creation. The hosts clarify that John’s call to “come up here” (Rev. 4:1) should not be interpreted as a pre-tribulation rapture. Like Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel before him, John was called upward not for escape, but to receive revelation—to witness heaven’s perspective on earth’s unfolding events.  Ultimately, the episode reassures listeners that God’s sovereignty guarantees victory. Evil will not triumph forever, and the gospel reveals God’s redemptive intent—not to condemn the world, but to rescue all who believe. Because the throne is occupied and unshakable, God’s promises of judgment, redemption, and Christ’s return are certain. The outcome of history is already secure:  the King reigns now and forever! Send a text

    42 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    Jesus' Messages for the Church

    In this episode, Gordon and Mark take listeners into Revelation chapters 2 and 3, where Jesus delivers seven powerful letters to the churches.  They explain that these messages are not simply historical notes to ancient congregations but divine directives for believers today.  These chapters document Jesus’ final words of instruction to prepare His Church for the coming tribulation and to strengthen the body of Christ before the trials of the End Times. The hosts draw a sobering parallel between the first disciples and the modern Church. Just as Peter, James, and John fell asleep when Jesus told them to “watch and pray,” today’s believers risk falling into spiritual sleepiness and apathy.  Jesus’ letters are His urgent call to wake up—to confront weakness, resist compromise, and stand firm in faith.  Each letter was written to a real first-century church in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).  These cities were centers of wealth, trade, and pagan worship.  They were environments strikingly similar to the moral and cultural pressures facing Christians today.  Gordon and Mark show how the conditions in those churches mirror the temptations of modern life. Jesus rebukes the churches for three recurring failures that still plague His followers: Spiritual passivity – The lukewarmness of Laodicea reflects believers who have grown comfortable and spiritually dull.Immorality – Like Thyatira’s tolerance of Jezebel, the modern church often excuses hidden sin and moral compromise.Idolatry – Pergamum’s misplaced worship echoes today’s obsession with wealth, comfort, status, and even redefining God in human terms.In response, Jesus calls His people to repent, return to holiness, and be filled anew with the Holy Spirit.  The Church must renew its commitment to prayer, immerse itself in Scripture, and actively resist complacency, compromise, and worldliness.  Jesus also commends the faithful: Patient endurance and vigilance against false teaching (Philadelphia).Diligent labor for His name (Ephesus).Courage and faithfulness amid persecution (Smyrna and others).These qualities show what Jesus values—steadfast faith, purity, and endurance that He will reward.The hosts explore how Jesus identifies Himself in each letter—with titles such as “the One who holds the seven stars,” “the First and the Last,” and “He who has the sharp two-edged sword.”  Each title reveals an aspect of His divine sufficiency and authority, assuring believers that He is present, powerful, and more than enough for every trial. Finally, Jesus offers eternal rewards for those who overcome:  Access to the Tree of LifeThe Crown of LifeThe privilege of sitting with Him on His throneEverlasting fellowship in His kingdom. The episode concludes with a clear and urgent call: the Church must awaken, repent, and return to its first love.  In a world of increasing darkness, believers are to stand firm, Spirit-filled, and alert—shining the light of Christ and holding fast to truth as His return draws near. Send a text

    44 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    The Promises of God for Israel and Others

    In this episode, Gordon and Mark explore God’s enduring promises through His covenants with Israel and others—and emphasize a central truth:  when God begins something,  He always brings it to completion.  This conviction becomes especially important in understanding Israel’s past, present, and future role in God’s redemptive plan.  The conversation revisits the gap between Daniel’s 69th and 70th weeks, known as the Church Age.  During this period, stewardship of the gospel passed to the Gentiles because Israel rejected Jesus as Messiah.  While this transition was part of God’s plan, Gordon and Mark stress that it does not mean God abandoned His covenant people.  They address confusion in the modern church about Israel. Some denominations promote replacement theology—the idea that the Church has permanently replaced Israel in God’s plan—while others oppose Israel for political or social reasons.  Against this backdrop, Gordon and Mark turn to Scripture, especially Ezekiel 37, which confirms that God will regather Israel, reunite the nation, and establish His covenant of peace through the Messiah.  These promises demonstrate clearly that God has not rejected Israel.  The episode then unpacks four foundational covenants given by God:  Abrahamic Covenant – Unconditional; promises land, countless descendants, and blessing to all nations through the Messiah. Mosaic Covenant – Conditional; blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience. Yet it never nullifies the Abrahamic covenant. Davidic Covenant – Unconditional; promises an eternal throne and kingdom through David’s line, fulfilled ultimately in Jesus Christ. New Covenant – Inaugurated through the blood of Jesus; extends salvation to both Jews and Gentiles, but does not replace God’s earlier unconditional promises. Israel’s history reveals cycles of disobedience, exile, and restoration, but through it all God has always preserved a faithful remnant.  Ultimately, He will redeem Israel one final time.   The New Covenant in the New Testament opens salvation to all who believe, uniting Jews and Gentiles in Christ, while God continues to honor His original covenants.  Paul’s teaching in Romans 11 further explains that Israel has experienced a partial hardening until the “fullness of the Gentiles” is complete.  Then, in God’s perfect timing, all Israel will be saved.  Christians are called to love, honor, and support Israel as God’s chosen people, even when they may not agree with every action of its leaders.  The episode concludes with a strong affirmation: God’s promises remain active and reliable.  He has not rejected Israel, and the Church’s mission is twofold—to stand with Israel and to faithfully steward the gospel until Christ returns in glory.  Send a text

    46 min
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A call to awaken Christians about deception in these end times while also sharing the truth about Jesus Christ and His promises to both Christians and all others who will hear.  We want believers to be aware of what the Bible says. Topics will include Revelation, Daniel, Great Tribulation, Biblical Prophecy, the Rapture, the Antichrist, God’s Wrath, etc. 

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