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I like how Bible teacher, Henry Morris, introduces Revelation chapter 19:

“The great conflict of the ages is almost over.

Babylon is gone forever, and the nations of the ungodly are retreating to their final stand at Armageddon.

The dragon and the beast and the false prophet are themselves en route to lead their followers into the last great battle of the long warfare between heaven and hell…Preparations for the battle are also underway in the heavens.

The holy angels are there, and the raptured saints are there, and all have been watching the terrible judgments on the earth, knowing that they very soon will also march forth to follow their Kin as He returns to earth.”

Turn to and read Revelation 19:1-6.

Pray.

Sing, “Hallelu - Praise Ye the Lord!”

This word, “Allelui,” or, as we would more typically say, “Hallelujah,” is, in the New Testament, only used here in Revelation chapter 19.

It literally means, “Praise God” or “Praise the Lord.”

Turn to and read Psalm 150.

Have you ever been asked to “share” a praise?

Have you ever been “stumped” not knowing what to Praise God for?

Well, if you ever find yourself in that situation, Revelation chapter 19 can help you out!

Revelation chapter 19 begins with four hallelujahs that are sung from Heaven!

The Hallelujah of Redemption

Turn to and read Psalm 107:1-8.

Aren’t you glad that you are saved?

I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me, I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me,

I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me, singing glory, hallelujah,

Jesus lifted me.

If we think that we have nothing else to praise the Lord for, we can always - and we should - praise the Lord for our salvation!

The Hallelujah of Retribution

The cry of these martyred saints has finally been heard.

God’s judgement has been executed resulting in a mighty “Praise the Lord!”

People might be tempted to say, “That’s cruel to be rejoicing in the judgement of others.”

However, we must take into consideration two facts:

The Fiery Trial of the Saints through the Centuries

Turn to and read 1 Peter 4:12-19.

While you and I maybe haven’t really experienced a fiery trial in our lifetime, here in America, Christians through the centuries in even in some parts of the world today have and are experiencing great fiery trials of affliction for their faith in God.

The Long-suffering of Our Lord

For thousands of years, God has patiently been gracious and merciful, extending salvation to all who would call upon Him.

(Aren’t you glad that the Lord is long-suffering?

Aren’t you glad that He patiently waited until you responded to the Gospel message?

Praise the Lord!)

However, here in Revelation chapter 19, the time has come for God’s judgement, and the people of God rejoice.

Praise ye the Lord!

The Hallelujah of Realization

“Blessed is that Christian who gets quiet each day to read God’s Word and pray in order that he might contemplate his Lord’s greatness.

To contemplate the greatness and grace of God is to awaken gratitude and praise in every believer.”

- Lehman Strauss

Have you ever just been overwhelmed by God’s greatness?

Turn to and read Psalm 8.

I think that we need to be overwhelmed just a little more often, don’t you?!?

The Hallelujah of Christ’s Reign

Why should we not rejoice and shout “Hallelujah?”

For thousands of years Christians have been praying:

We know that Jesus Christ is Lord.

But we question, at times though, why God allows such wickedness to take place in our world.

“God, if You are Lord - and we know that you are - why don’t You put an end to all of this?”

But until then my heart will go on singing,

Until then with joy I'll carry on,

Until the day my eyes behold the city,

Until the day God calls me home.

Let’s finish this evening by looking at Psalm 145.