AUG 28

Revelation 20:12-15
Memorise Mark 9:43-48
“I saw a great white throne”

WHO ELSE WILL BE CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE?

At the end of the millennium, not only will the Devil be cast into the lake of fire to be punished forever, it is revealed to John in the vision of the Great White Throne that all the finally impenitent will likewise be punished.

In contrast with the first resurrection which was for salvation and reward of Christians according to their works, this is the second resurrection where no one is stated to be found in the Book of Life but rather in the books of death. These who now stand before Him “from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away” have no white robes to cover them. Naked in their sins they, like the devil their father, are judged according to their works, and whosoever not found in the Book of Life is cast into the lake of fire. Death and hell are then cast in together to an everlasting second death which is the sealing of their sad fate forever and ever. There is no annihilation but everlasting torment. If there is any doubt in this matter, let the warning from yesterday’s reading remind us once more: “And shall be tormented day and night, for ever and ever” (Revelation 20:10).

The magnitude and intensity of the punishment of the Lake of fire is clearly described in Scripture. Our Lord declares that this is a place where the worm dieth not and where the fire shall never be quenched (Mark 9:43-48). It is a place of burning, of weeping and gnashing of teeth, of everlasting pain and torment.

Dear teen, realize that God is the God of justice and all the wicked works of the Devil and of man will be judged. No sinner will go unpunished. The lake of fire is a sobering reminder of God’s justice, purity and infinite holiness. Yet, while wickedness and sin must be punished with the punishment they deserve, God in His infinite mercy has provided a way of escape. While there is yet time, may you be absolutely certain that you will not find yourself standing before the Great White Throne on that day, condemned to eternal suffering in the Lake of Fire.

Thought: How can I find pardon for my sins?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I thank Thee for saving me from fiery torments of hell.