Verse by Verse Bible Study Podcast with Randy Duncan

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• Revelation 16:1-9 | The First Four Bowls of Wrath 28.06.2026 22dk

  Revelation 16 confronts us with the first four bowls of wrath and the sheer scale of judgment poured out on a world that has chosen the beast over God. We wrestle with the hardest question the chapter raises: whether God can be truly loving while also being truly just. • Revelation 16’s setup and why the bowl judgments escalate beyond the trumpets • Bowl one bringing painful sores on those with the mark of the beast • Old Testament echoes from Deuteronomy and the plagues of ...
• Revelation 15 | The Seven Angels With Seven Plagues 18.05.2026 21dk

  We walk through Revelation 15 as the calm prelude to the seven bowls of wrath, and we trace why God’s judgment is terrifying yet perfectly just. We also hold that warning next to a stunning scene of worship, where the redeemed sing of deliverance through the blood of the Lamb. • Revelation 15 as a pause before the seven bowls • why “bowls” fits the Greek word better than “vials” • the number seven as complete and finished judgment • the plagues of Egypt as a backdrop for final wrath • the se...
• Revelation 14:14-20 | The Two Harvests 20.04.2026 13dk

  We finish Revelation 14 by walking through the two harvest scenes and the terrifying winepress image that follows. We weigh the main interpretation options and end with a clear line in the sand: no neutral ground, only faithfulness or compromise. • finishing Revelation 14:14-20 and the “harvest of the earth” • identifying the Son of Man on the white cloud and why many see Jesus • explaining the sickle and what “ripe” signals in the text • comparing two views: both harvests as judgment vs fir...
• Revelation 14:6-13 | Three Angels & One Choice 06.04.2026 28dk

  We trace Revelation 14:6–13 through the three angel messages, moving from the eternal gospel to Babylon’s fall to the sobering warning about the beast and God’s full-strength wrath. We end with the call to endurance and the promise of rest for those who die in the Lord, then leave the question hanging about worship, allegiance, and eternity. • the first angel’s eternal gospel as a public call to fear God and worship the Creator • the gospel offered to every people group as evidenc...
• Revelation 14:1- 5 | The 144,000 Redeemed 22.03.2026 25dk

  We slow the pace of our Revelation study so it stays clear, focused, and easy to absorb in a single sitting. Revelation 14 shifts the scene from the beast’s mark to the Lamb on Mount Zion, reminding us that faithful believers suffer now but ultimately stand with Jesus in triumph. • why we are returning to a shorter episode format for deeper Bible study focus • a simple three-part outline for Revelation 14 and how we plan to cover it • the Lamb on Mount Zion as a contrast to...
• Revelation 13 | The Antichrist & 666 03.02.2026 1sa 8dk

  We unpack Revelation 13 with care, tracing how power, worship, and deception move from conditioning to coercion while calling believers to endurance and discernment. We weigh the beast as person or empire, examine the false prophet, and clarify the meaning behind 666 and the mark. • composite beast echoing Daniel and claims of total authority • debate over person versus empire and why both patterns matter • mortal wound as parody of resurrection and the pull of spectacle • God’s sovereignty ...
• Revelation 12 | The Woman, The Dragon, and The Child 22.12.2025 46dk

  A radiant woman cries out in labor. A great red dragon coils to devour her child. Then, in a single sweeping line, the child is caught up to the throne, and the accuser is hurled down. Revelation 12 compresses the story of salvation and the shape of our struggle into vivid symbols that still read like headlines for every age. We walk through the woman, the dragon, and the male child with careful attention to Scripture’s echoes—from Joseph’s dream to the Exodus to the cross—and trace how these...
• Revelation 11 | The Two Witnesses 04.11.2025 52dk

  We trace Revelation 11 from the measuring of the temple to the seventh trumpet, weighing literal and symbolic readings of the temple, timeframes, and the identity of the two witnesses. The story moves from sackcloth and scorn to resurrection and reign, asking where our allegiance rests. • symbolic versus literal readings of the temple • meaning of measuring and the unmeasured outer court • forty-two months, 1,260 days, and time, times, and half a time • identities proposed for the two witnes...
• Revelation 10 | The Angel & The Little Scroll 05.10.2025 27dk

  We walk through Revelation 10: the mighty angel, the little scroll, the seven thunders sealed, and the oath that there will be no more delay. We weigh whether the angel is Christ, why some revelation is withheld, and why God’s word tastes sweet and bitter at once. • administrative update and how to contact us • recap of trumpets five and six and their symbolism • the mighty angel’s imagery and global authority • the little scroll debate and prophetic purpose • seven thunders sealed and reaso...
• Revelation 9 | Demonic Locusts & the Angel of the Abyss 23.07.2025 37dk

  The trumpets of judgment continue to sound in Revelation 9, unveiling horrors that challenge our modern sensibilities and spiritual complacency. As the fifth angel's trumpet pierces the apocalyptic air, we witness the unlocking of the bottomless pit—the abyss where evil entities are imprisoned—releasing demonic locusts that torment humanity for five excruciating months. These aren't ordinary locusts. With human faces, women's hair, lion's teeth, and scorpion stings, they embody something far...
• Revelation 8 | The Seventh Seal 18.06.2025 28dk

  Dive into Revelation Chapter 8, where the Lamb opens the seventh seal, ushering in a profound silence in heaven and the beginning of the seven trumpet judgments. Join me as I explore the eerie calm before the storm of God’s divine judgment, drawing parallels to the plagues of Egypt and the undoing of creation itself. From hail and fire mixed with blood scorching a third of the earth to a blazing mountain turning the seas to blood, and the bitter star Wormwood poisoning the waters, these vivid...
• Revelation 7 | The 144,000 Sealed 03.04.2025 33dk

  Randy Duncan unpacks Revelation chapter 7, providing a breathing space after the apocalyptic events of chapter six while revealing who can withstand God's wrath. • Four angels restraining destructive winds at earth's "four corners"—a figure of speech, not a cosmological statement • God's servants receive a protective seal before judgment occurs • The 144,000 sealed from Israel's tribes spark theological debate between literal and symbolic interpretations • A great multitude in white ro...
• Revelation 6 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 02.02.2025 44dk

  Dive deep into the Book of Revelation as we explore the dramatic opening of the seven seals by Jesus Christ, unleashing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. In this episode, we unpack the terrifying judgments of conquest, war, famine, and death, as described by John. Discover the dual interpretations of the rider on the white horse—Christ or Antichrist?—and the symbolic meaning behind the red, black, and pale horses. We also examine the fifth and sixth seals, revealing the cries of the...
• Revelation 5 | The Scroll & the Lamb 20.12.2024 27dk

  Revelation chapter 5, highlighting the significance of the scroll sealed with seven seals that only the Lamb, representing Jesus Christ, can open. We explore themes of worthiness, redemption, and the profound response of worship from all of creation, culminating in a call for listeners to reflect on their personal worship and recognize the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice. • Examination of the scroll: its importance and symbolism of redemption • The challenge of worthiness: who can...
• Revelation 4 | God's Throne Room 25.11.2024 25dk

  In this episode, we shift from earth to heaven as we explore Revelation Chapter 4, where John is given a breathtaking vision of God’s throne room. This short yet profound chapter introduces us to the majesty of God, the heavenly worship of the living creatures, and the symbolism of the 24 elders, all pointing to the greatness and holiness of our Creator. Key points covered include: The significance of the open door in heaven and its connection to divine revelation.The living creatures and the...
• Revelation 3 | 7 Letters to 7 Churches II 27.08.2024 39dk

  Can spiritual complacency be deadly? In this compelling episode, we start by examining the church in Sardis, once a city of opulence and now a symbol of spiritual lethargy. We discuss how Jesus' harsh critique serves as a wake-up call to complete their works and avoid the fate of Cain's unacceptable offering. This segment will make you question whether you're merely going through the motions in your faith life and how to reignite your spiritual fervor. Turning our focus to Philadelphia, we d...
• Revelation 2 | 7 Letters to 7 Churches 28.07.2024 40dk

  Revelation chapters 2, covering the letters to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. We start with Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus, where He acknowledges their hard work and endurance but also calls out their forsaken first love. Discover the significance of Ephesus, a city of 250,000 people, and its role as the guardian of the Roman imperial cult. Next, we move to Smyrna, the beautiful and loyal city, where Christians faced severe persecution. Learn about the trial...
• Revelation 1 | The Revelation of Jesus Christ 15.06.2024 33dk

  Are you ready to unlock the profound mysteries of the book of Revelation? This episode promises to demystify what many find daunting, offering a balanced approach that neither shies away from its complexities nor becomes lost in its prophetic depths. We begin by setting the stage with an introduction that includes the letters to the seven churches and the majestic heavenly throne room, providing a broad yet insightful look at the theological significance of these early chapters. Expect to gai...
• Genesis 50 | The Death of Joseph 27.04.2024 23dk

  We conclude our journey through the book of Genesis with the death of Joseph. This final chapter captures the poignant moment of Jacob's death, Joseph's deep grief, and the subsequent funeral procession from Egypt to Canaan. The embalming of Jacob, an Egyptian tradition not typically observed by the Israelites, is detailed, along with the practical reasons for this unique preparation. Witness the deep mourning that ensues, including the seven-day public lamentation and the 70-day period of ...
• Genesis 49 | Jacob's Final Words: Prophetic Blessings 08.04.2024 30dk

  Jacob blesses his 12 sons from his deathbed Discover the ancient words that shaped a nation as we journey through Genesis 49, where the patriarch Jacob delivers prophetic blessings with far-reaching impact. On the brink of his final breath, he speaks of futures written in the stars for the tribes descending from his sons, entwining moral judgments with predictions that would echo through history. From Reuben's squandered birthright to the violent legacy of Simeon and Levi, we uncover the ric...