Our Great and Marvelous God
Joel Thurston, Elder
In Week 11 of our Revelation 2026 series, Elder Joel Thurston walks through Revelation 15, a chapter that prepares us for the final outpouring of God's wrath while reminding us of the hope believers have through Jesus Christ.
Rather than focusing primarily on future events, Revelation 15 lifts our eyes to the character of God. Through the song of Moses and the Lamb, we are reminded that God is great and marvelous, perfectly just, completely holy, and always faithful to His promises. His wrath is not the result of uncontrolled anger but the righteous response of a holy God who will one day bring evil to its end.
Joel explains that God's wrath and our redemption are inseparably connected. Because Jesus willingly drank the cup of God's wrath on our behalf, those who trust in Him will never experience the judgment reserved for sin. Instead, believers will stand victorious before the Lord, singing His praises with all the redeemed.
This message also serves as an encouragement to persevere in prayer, worship faithfully, and rest confidently in the finished work of Christ. No matter how uncertain the future may seem, Christians can live with confidence because history belongs to King Jesus.
Revelation 15 reminds us that our hope is not found in understanding every detail of the end times, but in knowing the God who holds the future. He alone is worthy of our worship, our trust, and our lives.
