Introduction

Friends, we continue our study of Revelation Chapter 6. The theme is "The Victorious Lamb Opens the Script of Human History." You must understand that human history has a script; it has been pre-arranged by God. God’s script is written in the scrolls, but can it be performed? The key lies in whether there is a victorious Lamb.

Human History Has a Script

In Chinese culture, there is a book called Tui Bei Tu (Back-Pushing Diagrams), a book of prophecies regarding future history! It originated from the Li family dynasty of the Tang era. The Emperor wanted to know how long his dynasty would last, so he summoned a Taoist and a minister. They sat back-to-back and wrote this book, hence the name Tui Bei Tu.

To this day, this book remains famous. How do I know? Because my father loved collecting such things. We didn't have many books at home, but at the bottom of a trunk lay this very book. We often took it out to read, but no one could understand it.

However, the Bible carves out human history with absolute clarity; it turns out to be a script. You must realize that when God created Adam and Eve, and the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, that was the script. Do not ask why God created that tree. It was God’s deliberate arrangement. Therefore, whoever eats of it shall die. The script of human history is quite miraculous!

Fortune tellers can be very formidable. Since I was young, I believed in them because they always gave me excellent readings. They were quite accurate. One said, "This child is blessed." Yet, as a boy, I looked rather "silly," wiping my nose with my sleeves in winter—hardly the picture of a blessed child. But he insisted I was blessed.

If you ask me, "Why are you good at studying and why do you love it?" I don't know. My mother raised five children, and each is different. I just turned out this way. So, fortune-telling has its accuracy. However, if you want to calculate the destiny of mankind, the result is in that scroll. But it is not called Tui Bei Tu; it is called Revelation. Tui Bei Tu cannot deduce what is in Revelation.

Who gives the best Bible study on Revelation? I believe I do, because I have gained a clear understanding. Long ago, when I read Revelation, I was in a fog. Later, I realized this is the Tui Bei Tu God wrote for humanity; Revelation is the script of human history.

God has written the history of the end times clearly. You might find it hard to stomach. You might think, "How can God be so harsh? Why destroy all this? Why kill all these people? With so many plagues, earthquakes, and tsunamis, why doesn't God intervene?" But this is the script. It plays out according to the script. Even if you die, it is "normal" in the context of the play—if the Director doesn't like you, He arranges for your character to die; your scene is over! But our scene continues even now. The Chinese Mingding Doctrine is precisely embedded into this period of history.

The script of human history is written in the Bible. There may be many things you do not understand. In fact, you don't need to understand. Don't ask God "Why?" I tell you, once a person asks "Why?", God will tell you: "Because I want to!" Won't that just leave you speechless?

Therefore, whoever submits to God’s plan shall prosper. Do not go against God! Do not say you can't twist an arm against a thigh; even if you take the thighs and legs of all humanity combined, they cannot budge God’s little finger. So, stop trying. When you see such people being blessed, be like them. When you see others meeting disaster, don't be like them.

Some insist on asking: "If human history is destined for destruction, what am I doing here on earth?" Asking is useless. God won't entertain you. He would likely say: "Go away, I do what I please!" That is probably how God would put it.

Why is the script of human history so important? If you do not see it clearly, you cannot become a blessed person. For instance, if you could step out of your physical shell and see the resume of your entire life—arranged from birth to death—what would you do? You would say, "Oh, so that's how it is? That won't do!"

Then you could voice your opinion: "That path is better, I'll take that one; this path is bad, I'll avoid it." The script of human history is about destroying the rubbish and gathering God’s treasures into His kingdom! This has a profound impact on a person; in fact, you have a choice.

Because the Lamb is Victorious, Human History Opens According to God’s Plan

Because the Lamb is victorious, He can open the scroll, which is written on both sides. This scroll has seven seals, representing the stages of human history moving forward. When the first seal is broken, something happens; then the second, the third... In reality, human history is simply Jesus, the Lamb of God, breaking those seals. Yet some people think they are quite something.

Some hold a view of history called "The people create history." But this view doesn't fit Singapore. Singapore developed from a small fishing village to what it is today because, fortunately, it had Lee Kuan Yew. Shenzhen exists because Deng Xiaoping drew a circle on the map. So, brothers and sisters, you must know: we exist because Jesus breaks the seals.

The first five chapters of Revelation discuss the establishment of the victorious church. In fact, Revelation is Jesus Christ revealing the building of the victorious church and gradually answering the "why." This is God’s plan. Only the victorious Lamb is qualified to break the seals. Why break them? To reveal the future of humanity to us. Then, you can choose to believe or not. God doesn't expect everyone to understand.

What does it mean for the Lamb to be victorious? It means Jesus was nailed to the cross, offering Himself for all mankind, shedding His blood, dying, being buried, and rising from the dead. That is the victory of the Lamb. If you are willing to offer your life for God, you are a victorious lamb.

But if your concern is, "Oh, Jesus is going to die, that's terrible, what a waste, dying in His thirties, His mother must be so heartbroken"—God doesn't care about that. The crematoriums take people every day; don't they all die?

The victory of the Lamb is not about how long one lives in this world; it is about who you live for. Jesus Christ came into this world to fulfill the Father’s will. He completed God’s will, triumphed, and thus could open this history. Therefore, as we build the victorious church—which is the Body of Christ—we can open human history together with Him.

The script has opened to our era. Our era is miraculous and extraordinary because Jesus Christ is coming again! Because the Lamb is victorious, God began to reveal human history to us. We have lived to the year 2026. When a seal is broken, we gain understanding. If it weren't broken, we would still be kept in the dark, ignorant of humanity's future, unable to receive revelation.

In truth, the Chinese Mingding Doctrine is a theology of revelation. A theology of revelation means God reveals things to you. Why do some receive revelation while others do not? Because only through victory can one receive revelation. God’s things are encrypted.

Some ask, "Teacher, why do some have God’s revelation while I don't?" Even if God revealed it to you, you wouldn't understand. If I told you, "Life is meaningless, God will destroy this world, God will manifest His wrath," would you believe it? You would likely say, "Oh, why would God manifest wrath?" Look at your question—how can God reveal anything to you?

So, brothers and sisters, you must know: the word "Victory" is a big deal! In the early days of building the church, we had no people, no money, no nothing. It was miserable! But these things could not kill the faith of God’s people. That situation was the very ground for victory.

Don't you dare think that sipping a bit of wine, having some side dishes, scrolling through your phone, and humming a tune is "good." That is not victory. Living in this world involves many hardships; you need to overcome! What "victory" is there in just eating and drinking well? That certainly won't lead to revelation.

"Because the Lamb is victorious, human history opens according to God’s plan." Actually, that phrasing is slightly flawed. God’s plan was likely already there—whether you like it or not, that is the script. It’s just that it wasn't told to us until the Lamb’s victory revealed it.

The History of the Four Horses

I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. (Revelation 6:1-2)

When I first read this, I found it very difficult to understand. Who are the white horse and its rider? Are they on our side or their side? Until one day, my mother suffered from dementia. Later, I defeated the demon of dementia. During that process, the demon identified itself as "Old Horse."

Don't think there is only one horse. There are white, red, black, and pale horses—different horses doing different things. When the demon told me its name was Old Horse, I was startled and confused! I thought, "Don't let it trick me." Though I was a bit dazed, I kept at it; as long as I could take down the demon of dementia, it was fine.

Later, I searched for the word "horse" in the Bible. What a discovery! The word "horse" is deeply spiritual. When the Israelites left Egypt, God gave them a law: you shall not return to Egypt to buy horses. Could they buy oxen or donkeys? Yes! Why not horses? Because horses are very spiritual.

In Journey to the West, the horse is also spiritual: "A dragon in the sea, a horse on land." We also have the phrase "Spirit of the Dragon-Horse." Our Chinese terms are excellent; English doesn't quite capture the flavor. Today, the character for "horse" is used very widely.

Regarding the history of the four horses, let’s start with the first: the White Horse. This "Old Horse" said to me: "I have never lost a battle; I never expected to be defeated by you." What kind of person defeats Old Horse? Someone who sees through the affairs of this world and has little interest in them.

If you do not recognize that living is vanity, you cannot overcome Old Horse. If you take this life too seriously, you are certainly under Old Horse’s control. Old Horse is formidable and never loses—except to God and to Jesus Christ! If you imitate Jesus Christ and do not love your own life, you will surely overcome Old Horse.

Later, I organized my thoughts: in the demonic realm, Old Horse is likely third in command. The first is Satan, the second is the Religious Spirit. The Religious Spirit is more powerful than Old Horse; it wears a religious cloak while doing Old Horse’s dirty work. The Religious Spirit controls people's thoughts; it is very potent.

What does Old Horse manage? The White Horse governs the love of the world. If a person indulges the flesh and loves the world, that is definitely Old Horse. What is Old Horse’s mission? It told me: "Actually, I am helping you build the church." Reading Revelation, I can connect the dots: to build a church, you must first overcome Old Horse; otherwise, you cannot build a victorious church.

Those who indulge the flesh and love the world find it hard to be victorious; they will surely be ground into the dirt by Old Horse. What does Old Horse do? For example, sudden disasters and illnesses are often tied to Old Horse. If someone falls and you think it’s just because "old age starts in the legs" and they lack strength, you are in trouble.

In reality, whether your legs are strong or not is beside the point. Even if you possess great physical strength, if Old Ma (the Horse) gives you a shove, you will certainly take a fall. This is why the elderly fear falling—it is not merely a matter of failing muscles, but because Old Ma has pushed them over. Behind every car accident, you will surely find Old Ma. Therefore, overcoming Old Ma is of paramount importance.

How does Old Ma assist me in building the church? When Old Ma arrives, even the shape of my mother’s face changes. Old Ma speaks through her mouth, saying, "My seat in the Dragon Palace is vacant because I am roaming to and fro upon the earth." I asked, "What are you doing roaming the earth?" It replied, "I am here to help you build the church."

Remember, if you pin Old Ma down—just as a horse trainer tames a stallion—you can ride it. The Third Prince of the Dragon King is Old Ma. I asked, "How do you help me build the church?" It said, "Look, so-and-so in your church was taken away by me." I tell you, my mother did not know those people at all. From this, we can see Old Ma is quite formidable; it truly knows these individuals.

Old Ma serves to cleanse the church for us. Will you be taken away by Old Ma? That depends on your destiny. Brothers and sisters, if you overcome Old Ma, it will work for you. When I last preached on the Book of Revelation, my mother had not yet passed away, but her dementia was largely healed.

Old Ma helps me clear out those who are worldly. Will they have a good end? Certainly not. They will be rubbed into the ground by Old Ma; it will be very painful. The entire world is under the hand of Old Ma, under the hand of the Devil. It is a hard life. Whether or not you exercise is not the key factor.

Living in this world, one encounters much confusion. You see people in good health, regular marathon runners, yet they die young, taken away by Old Ma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people just collapsed while standing at traffic lights—taken away by Old Ma.

Therefore, do not love the world or money. Loving money will summon Old Ma, and to be crushed by Old Ma is a miserable fate. How do we gain victory? By imitating Jesus Christ and completely tearing down the worldly logical systems within us. Things like retirement planning and the love of money—these will cost you your life.

"The white horse went out conquering and to conquer." This means it is a matter of life and death. What happens after the white horse finishes its conquest? Those who do not overcome will be slain, tormented to death by Old Ma. In our folklore, figures like "Ox-Head and Horse-Face" are inseparable from the horse. Old Ma is very powerful in the spiritual realm.

"When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, 'Come and see.' Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword." (Revelation 6:3-4)

The second horse is the red horse. I will not over-analyze this; you may draw your own connections. In the wars of this world, not one is unrelated to Old Ma.

Even if you are a peace-loving president, once you sit in that seat, if Old Ma wants to provoke you, you will start a war. You are not the one in control. Even if you maintain a posture for the Nobel Peace Prize, suddenly, while others are minding their own business, you feel compelled to bomb them. That is just how it is.

The red horse governs the wars on this earth. Affairs in the spiritual realm manipulate the affairs of this world, leading to mutual slaughter and the removal of peace. If you look at human history, it is a record of "you kill me, I kill you." Behind this is the red horse.

Since the dawn of history—the Crusades, Genghis Khan—it has all been war. The mighty and famous of this world achieved their status through battle. Genghis Khan unified Eurasia, humbled Russia, and marched into Europe, establishing a vast empire with its capital in Beijing.

Look at current events: deception between people, political struggles—one moment someone is sent to the Hague, the next they are framed, and then a fire is suddenly lit. Where is the justice? This world is ruled by the red horse. Why? Because people do not overcome.

When someone is killed, you might ask, "God, why do You not intervene?" In truth, God arranged it this way. I am not slandering God; I am telling you the facts. Observe the history of the Israelites. Six million Jews were killed in World War II. According to my logic, it was arranged by God. When the second seal was opened, mutual slaughter began.

Can we understand this world? We see that God has arranged it so. Whether one dies early or late, of old age or by the sword, there is no great difference. If one is killed, look at it this way: it saves a mountain of medical bills and much suffering. Perhaps it is a mercy.

I tell you, bullets have eyes. The red horse and the great sword have eyes. They specifically target certain people. If God protects you and you overcome, can Old Ma harm you? It cannot. Many Christians live in confusion, but our kingdom is not of this world. The Kingdom of Jesus Christ is another kingdom.

The essence of human history is this: if you live under these laws, you will face the four horses. The first horse rubs you into the ground, conquering and to conquer. The second horse uses war for mutual slaughter. World War II was not directed by men; it was directed by God through Old Ma.

"When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, 'Come and see.' So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, 'A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.'" (Revelation 6:5-6)

What do we see here? The world is a commercial society, a place of trade. Is this not the era where capital reigns? Capital is money. If you have money, you have capital. With the third seal, human society entered the age of capitalism—scales in hand, buying and selling. The black horse manages the trade.

"Do not harm the oil and the wine." This means not even trash should be wasted. Recently, news showed that burning trash generates energy, so even trash has value. We used to promote waste sorting; now we just burn it all for power.

This is a society ruled by capital. Will you submit to the black horse’s logic of business? If you do, you are under its dominion.

But if you say, "I do not live by the merchant’s logic; I rely only on God. I live not by money, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God," then have you not overcome?

Then people ask, "Where will your money come from?" God can provide. If you overcome, if you do not love the world or money, and do not gratify the flesh, what can Old Ma do to you? You can pin Old Ma to the ground, and it might even provide the money for you.

I tell you, the finances of the Kingdom of God depend on overcoming. Christian finances are obtained by overcoming Old Ma. If your mind is polluted by the merchant’s logic, it is hard to overcome because you are always calculating like a trader. That is the end of you. Should we set ourselves apart? If we don't, we could use that time to make money, right? But is that truly good? Think about it.

A sister came to our church. Whether it was writing Bible study notes or anything else, it was a struggle for her. She had been through much. Her husband once cast a fishing rod, hit a high-voltage line, and died on the spot. A senseless death.

After handling the funeral, she still did not follow the Lord properly. She thought she should save time for business—the merchant’s logic. She thought it was wise. But do you know what happened? Failing to overcome is a tragedy. She sold her old apartment and bought another, only for the property value to be cut in half. Her salary couldn't cover the mortgage. Miserable!

Then she remembered us and said, "I must overcome!" She returned to the church. Does she write notes now? Yes. Is she humble? Yes. Does she still believe in the black horse’s logic? No. Consequently, her finances are settled; God can still help her. If God helps you, will you lack money? Will your retirement be a problem? No problem at all.

"When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, 'Come and see.' So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth." (Revelation 6:7-8)

If you are of the flesh, can you withstand plague, beasts, the sword, or famine? You cannot! This is why overcoming is so vital. If you go to a hospital and see crowds of people, do not be surprised. The pale horse is working hard.

There was a news report about a man who jumped into a wildlife park to avoid buying a ticket. He didn't know a tiger was nearby and was mauled to death. Was that not the pale horse? The pale horse is everywhere.

I tell you, in the face of plagues and famine, no matter how advanced technology becomes, it cannot solve the problem of human happiness. Even if technology lets you live to 150, if you are hooked up to tubes, what is the point? Life without quality is meaningless.

Some of our brothers and sisters have family members under the control of the pale horse, yet they desperately cling to life. In fact, the more they fear death, the less they overcome, and the more the pale horse torments them—and everyone around them.

Many today live by the logic of the pale horse. It is understandable if you cannot overcome the white, black, or red horses, but if you cannot overcome the pale horse, what will you do?

Death and Hades are never satisfied. No matter how much you feed them, it is never enough—just like trash-to-energy plants. People in the crematorium become "treasures" for the pale horse; they provide the "power," and the pale horse’s strength grows. It collects a batch of people and tells Satan, "Look at my performance this month!" and Satan says, "Well done, first-class merit for you."

I hope everyone can emerge from the pale horse. All diseases are related to it. If you are filled with worldly logic and the desires of the flesh, how can you possibly overcome the pale horse?

This world manages human destiny through "accidents." You may be enjoying life now, but you do not decide your fate. You do not even know when you will lose control of your basic bodily functions. You are not in charge. So, quickly rely on Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, to overcome. In this world, dying early or late is the same. Let us not complicate things.

I encountered an alumnus who told his mother, "People can live to a hundred and fifty now." His mother, being quite sharp, replied, "Forget it, I don't want to live to a hundred and fifty." Can you imagine what a hundred and fifty looks like? Shriveled and wrinkled—not to mention your teeth wouldn't even hold up. Once a person passes eighty or ninety, who knows what the quality of life is, or if they can even get out of bed?

This is a very real issue. I wanted to say something, but I held my tongue. What I wanted to say was this: if I ever reach that state, I hope that every day I remain on this earth, I live by relying on God to overcome. I will certainly overcome this pale horse.

Let me tell you, no matter the circumstances, do not cherish your own life, and you will surely prevail. But I do not believe God will let such things befall me, because I have pinned that pale horse to the ground through victory. These four horses are kept very busy. As for whether the "Old Horse" refers to the horse itself or the rider, we cannot know for sure.

Souls Slain for the Testimony of the Word of God

These four horses have taken dominion over the earth, but listen to what is said about the souls slain for the testimony of God’s word:

"When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, 'How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?'

Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been." (Revelation 6:9-11)

God has prepared some to be slain for His word. You might not understand—don't they fear the pain? That pain is brief; it is much better than the effects of cancer, chemotherapy, or radiation. If you are crucified, you hang there for maybe three hours. If you are beheaded, it takes a few minutes.

I believe being slain for the Word of God is excellent. It is certainly better than chemotherapy, radiation, being bedridden, or lying in your own waste. Of course, before the blade falls, you might be shaking in your boots. But I believe if a person has already looked lightly upon life and death, it is hard for them not to be victorious. Though the body dies, our spirit remains alive. It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.

If one day God asks you, "Are you willing to die for me?" do not say, "Let me go back and think about it." The opportunity will be gone. You must quickly say, "I am willing." You might ask, "What about my family after I die?" Many people’s families continue to live on after they are gone, so do not worry about it. Offer yourself as a living sacrifice to God.

Will there be any good end for those who kill the witnesses of God? Those people are constantly storing up God’s wrath for themselves. It is only that the time has not yet come; they can rest for a moment. When the fifth seal is opened and the number of the slain is complete, the day of God’s manifested wrath will arrive. What will you do then? Do not stand on the wrong side. If you side with the "Old Horse," you are finished. Therefore, choose to be slain rather than compromise.

Brothers and sisters must know: if a person cherishes their own life, it is very difficult to overcome. Moreover, even if you cherish your life, you cannot control it. The more you cherish it, the more you attract the "Old Horse."

Many think living longer is better. I truly do not want to live to a hundred and fifty. To live from a hundred to a hundred and fifty—fifty years of suffering—what kind of "karmic debt" or sin is that? How much money must you save before age one hundred to sustain fifty years of decrepitude?

Someone might ask, "Teacher, didn't you say God gives people money?" But God did not tell you to love living for a hundred and fifty years. If your children and grandchildren are all dead, what are you living for? To die and rot without anyone knowing? That would be a nightmare. To be among those slain for the testimony of God’s word is far better! Do not be foolish; a long life is not necessarily a good thing. Why would you want it?

The Day of God’s Wrath Has Come

"I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place.

Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free, hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. They called to the mountains and the rocks, 'Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it?'" (Revelation 6:12-17)

God will never pour out His wrath on His own people, but on those who live "earnestly" for this world—those who, to keep themselves alive, get stem cells, organ transplants, blood transfusions... a whole mess of things. They call it "Great Health" now, but it won't keep them alive much longer. Those destined to be taken by the pale horse have already entered the crematorium; those destined for the sword will still face the sword. You cannot control it.

The kings, officials, generals, the wealthy, the strong, and every slave and free man—as long as they live in this world and do not belong to God, this is how God will deal with them. Suddenly, meteors strike the earth, or the ground splits open. Some have built magnificent houses, like grand estates, but the earth splits right through their property. If it doesn't split right under their bed, they are lucky. Then they run to hide in holes in the ground.

How are those holes dug? People today are very clever; the ground beneath many cities is hollow. The New York subway is dozens of meters deep; Iran digs tunnels hundreds of meters under mountains to build factories for weapons and missiles.

Besides humans bombing each other, there is the wrath of God. This is far more severe. In the past decades, we have seen the Japanese tsunami and the Southeast Asian tsunami. In those videos, large houses and warehouses were swept away like matchboxes.

During the Southeast Asian tsunami, people were vacationing in Phuket, playing happily by the sea. Suddenly the water receded. That wasn't just a low tide! Many rushed out to pick up sea creatures. Then the tsunami hit—whoosh—and they were all gone. It was terrifying. Later, the bodies were soaked for days; those recovered from the sea were bloated like hippos, completely decomposed.

Is this the wrath of God? Yes! We don't need to defend God; this is what He chooses to do. Yet people still haven't woken up; they still live so "earnestly" for this life. Humanity experiences God’s wrath; the white, red, black, and pale horses are themselves manifestations of God’s wrath. Everything humanity experiences is the wrath of God.

People today admire Nimrod; they want to be like Cain or Lamech. Others have the "status" to be greedy, and when they don't, they get frustrated. The world is in chaos. Recently, an alumnus shared a story with me about a PhD student from Beihang University. After five years, he couldn't graduate and dropped out. Now this fellow is famous with over two million followers because he did something "great"—he exposed fake academic papers one by one and has already taken down five academicians. His surname is Geng, and he is indeed very "Geng" (upright/stubborn). Quite impressive, and a fellow Beihang alumnus.

If this young man has such power to take down academicians, what will happen to you if God decides to deal with you? How can a person live in this world without God? Brothers and sisters, offend anyone, but do not offend God. God has opened a way of victory for us: rather offend these four "Old Horses," rather offend the devil Satan, but do not offend God. Otherwise, when God’s wrath comes, you won't even be able to use the bathroom, and no doctor will be able to help you.

There was a sister with cancer whose bowels failed; they had to surgically create a new opening for her. It was tragic. Therefore, do not place your hope in this world. Our hope is in Jesus Christ. I tell you, those who trust in God will never be put to shame! So, do not offend God, for if He becomes angry, what will you do?

When I read the Old Testament, I see the Israelites were out of their minds, wanting to stone Moses. They thought they were so powerful. Why didn't they think: what's the point of killing Moses? Can you even kill him? God is standing behind him!

In the end, those who wanted to eliminate Moses were eliminated by God. They had no power to enter Canaan, the Promised Land, the land flowing with milk and honey, but they thought they had the power to kill Moses. Consequently, they failed to kill him and were destroyed by God instead. The consequences of offending God are very grave.

We would rather be killed for witnessing to the Word of God than live a dishonorable life of compromise. This is the best advice I can give you. If you compromise just to survive, you might get by for a moment, but you can't hide forever. How will you escape the wrath of God?

I tell you, all of human history is in God’s hands. Once you understand this, you won't be confused. If God wants a person to die, He only needs to send a minor demon; it’s that simple. God says, "Old Horse, go and collect him." He might be exercising, but he’ll be taken.

I have an alumnus who loved exercising. He tied two-kilogram sandbags to each ankle—four kilograms in total—and went to a normal place to work out. Suddenly, he had a heart attack. Because he was in the mountains where ambulances couldn't reach, and they weren't going to send a plane for him, he died.

So, do not put your faith in exercise. You can exercise, but don't trust in it. Don't live like Shen Gongbao, thinking "my fate is in my own hands, not heaven's." You have no say in when you are born or when you die. People say, "Man can conquer nature." Try it and see. I don't see anyone conquering nature. Forget natural disasters; even in the face of man-made calamities, people are helpless. Therefore, fear God.

God’s wrath is like the stars falling to earth—no one knows who will be hit. "The heavens recede like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island is removed from its place." How powerful is that! I believe the seven continents and five oceans were moved by God. If God moves them again, what will you do? Even the kings, officials, generals, the rich, and the strong will have no way out!

When the sixth seal is opened, human calamity arrives. I tell you, the sixth seal has already begun to open; it’s just that the intensity isn't at its peak yet. When the seventh seal is opened in the next chapter, it contains the seven trumpets. The sounding of the seven trumpets describes World War III. This is no joke! Therefore, fear God!

Since we must die anyway, I will die for God! I have already prepared myself, God. I no longer live in the logic of the "Old Horse," loving the world, or catering to the flesh. I love God alone. Whatever God’s word says, we do. Although we continue with our daily tasks, the mindset within us is different. I want to reinforce the concept of victory within us once more. Amen!

We will conclude this Bible study here. May God bless you all!