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Dominic (host)
"Welcome back to Endtime Weekly, where we pull back the curtain on the unfolding spiritual battles in these last days, using Scripture as our guide and modern events as our proof. I’m Dom, and today… we’re stepping into a chilling connection between the ancient words of the prophet Amos and the mysterious, apocalyptic sign of Wormwood from Revelation.
If you’re joining us for the first time, I encourage you to sit down and really listen. This is not your typical podcast; this is a call to wake up and examine the world we’re living in. We’re diving deep into Amos Chapter 6, where we will confront the dangers of complacency, followed by Amos’ terrifying visions in Chapter 7, which remind us of the consequences of ignoring God’s messages.
These warnings are not just relics of the past; they resonate in our present, weaving their way into the symbolism of Wormwood—a stark reminder of the bitterness that arises when we turn a blind eye to injustice. As we explore these themes, let’s open our hearts and minds to what they might reveal about our own lives and society today.
Stay with us as we uncover truths that challenge us to act, reflect, and ultimately transform the way we engage with the world around us.
So lets welcome the word of God in the book of Revelation Chapter 8, Verse 11. where It says:
'The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from heaven. It fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. The name of the star is Wormwood, and a third of the waters became Wormwood, so that many people died from the waters because they had been made bitter.'
Now, if you’ve been following along with us, you already know what this means on the surface. Wormwood is bitterness, it’s judgment, it’s the consequence of spiritual corruption that has poisoned the world. But let’s take a step back. Why did this star fall? What was happening just before the third trumpet was sounded? Why are we suddenly faced with this deadly bitterness, this catastrophic judgment?
Let’s go back a few verses in Revelation Chapter 8. The trumpets are the sounding of divine warnings, each bringing about a new wave of judgment on the earth. The First Trumpet brings hail and fire mixed with blood, casting devastation upon the earth—burning a third of the trees and all the green grass. The Second Trumpet sounds, and a great mountain, burning with fire, is thrown into the sea, turning a third of the sea into blood. A third of the sea creatures die, and a third of the ships are destroyed.
These judgments, one after another, are not arbitrary. They are divine consequences for a world that has rejected God. Each trumpet increases the intensity, shaking the earth and its inhabitants, forcing us to confront the reality of divine wrath. And then comes the Third Trumpet.
When the third angel blows his trumpet, we see this great star, blazing like a torch, falling from heaven. The imagery here is powerful. This star isn’t just any celestial body. It’s described as blazing, like a torch—a bright, intense, consuming force. And its target? The rivers and springs of water, the very sources of life for humanity. But this star has a name, and it’s not just any name. It’s Wormwood.
Now, we’ve already talked about how Wormwood represents bitterness, but why does it fall? Why does this symbol of bitterness and judgment descend upon the waters? To understand that, we need to see it in context. This is not just the result of random destruction. This is judgment because of the spiritual condition of the world. The world had already faced the destruction of nature—trees, seas, creatures. But now, the judgment turns to something even more essential: water—the very symbol of life.
And it’s poisoned.
But why?
Let me take you back to what we’ve seen so far. The world has been steeped in rebellion, idolatry, and corruption. It has rejected God’s commands, just as the people in Amos’ day rejected His call for justice and righteousness. Amos warned them of their smugness, their self-indulgence while ignoring the spiritual rot within. That same rejection of God is echoed here in Revelation.
The star falling from heaven—Wormwood—symbolizes the fall of something once great, something once bright and pure, now turned bitter and destructive. Many scholars suggest that this star could represent a fallen angel, a being that once shone brightly but has now become an instrument of judgment. Others see it as a cosmic event—a literal meteor or asteroid that crashes into the earth, poisoning the waters.
But whether symbolic or literal, one thing is clear: Wormwood falls because of sin. It falls because the world has turned away from the living water that Christ offers, choosing instead the poisoned, bitter waters of rebellion. The fall of Wormwood is a reflection of humanity’s spiritual state—a world that has chosen bitterness over life.
And notice the parallel here: just as Amos spoke of a plumb line, measuring Israel’s moral uprightness and finding them crooked, so too does Wormwood reflect the judgment on a world found wanting. The waters are made bitter, and many die, not just physically, but spiritually. They die because they’ve been drinking from the wrong source.
Jesus said in John 4:14: 'Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.' But here, in Revelation, we see the exact opposite. We see people drinking from poisoned, bitter waters. Why? Because they have rejected the living water Christ offers. And what happens when you drink from bitterness instead of life? You die.
[Pause for impact]
But let’s continue. After the Third Trumpet, after Wormwood has poisoned the waters, what comes next? The Fourth Trumpet is blown. And this is where things get even more serious.
When the fourth angel blows his trumpet, a third of the sun, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars are struck. A third of the light is darkened. Day turns into night. Darkness begins to engulf the world.
Let that sink in for a moment. After the fall of Wormwood, after the bitterness spreads through the waters, darkness descends upon the earth. And I’m not just talking about physical darkness. This is spiritual darkness—a world plunged into chaos, confusion, and despair. The light of truth, of God’s presence, begins to fade as humanity continues to reject Him.
But here’s the thing: this darkness doesn’t come out of nowhere. It follows the poisoning of the waters. Just as bitter waters lead to physical death, they also lead to spiritual death. Darkness follows bitterness. When you drink from Wormwood’s waters, you are no longer walking in the light. You are stumbling through the darkness.
And this is where the warning becomes so urgent. We are living in a time when many are already drinking from these bitter waters—choosing spiritual rebellion over the truth, choosing false idols, ideologies, and comforts over the living water of Christ. And if we continue down this path, we will find ourselves in a world of spiritual darkness, just as Revelation warns.
moving on from revelation we find the story of a character named Amos
now this guy wasn’t some high-ranking official or temple priest. No, Amos was a humble shepherd from Tekoa, someone no one would’ve expected to carry such a heavy burden. But God used him—an ordinary man—to deliver a message that would shake the foundations of Israel. And that message? It’s not just for ancient Israel. It’s for us. You, me, the world today.
Amos 6 opens with a piercing call to judgment: *Woe to those who are at ease in Zion. This message was directed at those who lived in comfort, indulging in luxury while remaining indifferent to the suffering around them. They lounged on ivory couches, sipped wine from bowls, and strummed their harps—completely oblivious to the impending destruction. *Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?*
The first seven verses lay bare their Apathy:
“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion,
and to those who feel secure on the hill of Samaria—
the notable people in this first of the nations,
those the house of Israel comes to.
Cross over to Calneh and see;
go from there to great Hamath;
then go down to Gath of the Philistines.
Are you better than these kingdoms?
Is their territory larger than yours?
You dismiss any thought of the evil day
and bring in a reign of violence.”
This vivid imagery illustrates a stark reality: while the elite indulge in excess, they dismiss the severity of their moral decline. They lie on beds of ivory, feast on the best meat, and create music for their entertainment, yet they remain unmoved by the ruin of Joseph—their own people.
“They drink wine by the bowlful
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.”
Here lies the heart of the warning. Their lavish lifestyle blinds them to the suffering around them, and as a result, they face dire consequences: “Therefore, they will now go into exile as the first of the captives, and the feasting of those who sprawl out will come to an end.”
This passage serves as a powerful reminder to us today. Are we, too, at ease in our own lives, caught up in our comforts while ignoring the struggles of others? As we reflect on these verses, let’s ask ourselves: What can we do to awaken our hearts and respond to the call for justice and compassion in our world?
In Amos’ time, Israel had grown rich and comfortable, but with wealth came complacency, corruption, and decay. The people were indifferent to the cries of the poor, oblivious to the moral rot within their nation. And so, through Amos, God tells them: 'You’ll be the first to go into exile.' Their wealth, their status, their comfort—it would not protect them from what was coming. *And this isn’t just some ancient historical footnote—it’s a warning for us today.
Think about it. Look around. Doesn’t it feel like we’re living in a similar world? We have wealth, comfort, and distractions at our fingertips, but beneath it all… the foundations are crumbling. Nations that once stood strong are now divided, rotting from within, while most of us are too comfortable to notice.
But it doesn’t stop there. Amos Chapter 7 takes us deeper, and this is where things get even more serious. In Amos 7, God delivers visions to Amos—visions that warn of impending judgment. Let’s walk through those visions, one by one, because they aren’t just about the past—they’re about the future we’re walking into.
[Sound of a Bible page turning]
The first vision? A plague of locusts. Amos sees locusts devouring the land after the king’s harvest, leaving nothing behind for the people. It’s a vision of devastation, of scarcity. And in a world where food security is already a growing concern, where crops are being destroyed by natural disasters and climate instability, we can see how this vision is echoing into our time. The locusts are a metaphor for what happens when judgment sweeps through, when the comfort we take for granted is ripped away.
But here’s something interesting. Amos pleads with God—he begs God to forgive Israel, to spare them from this disaster, and what does God do? He relents. God shows mercy.
For now.
But then comes the second vision: A great fire. This isn’t just any fire—it’s a consuming fire that burns up the deep waters and devours the land. Think about that. A fire so fierce that it scorches the waters themselves. This isn’t a normal disaster; this is divine judgment. Fire, in Scripture, often represents purification, but it also represents *destruction*. It’s no coincidence that fire imagery is repeated throughout the Bible—especially in Revelation, where the earth is purified by fire in the final days.
Again, Amos pleads for mercy. Again, God relents.
But then we get to the third vision, and this is the one that should really get your attention. In this third vision, God shows Amos a plumb line. A plumb line is a tool used by builders to make sure walls are perfectly vertical, perfectly straight. And God says, ‘I am setting a plumb line among My people Israel. I will spare them no longer.’
The plumb line is a symbol of judgment—of God measuring His people, and finding them crooked, off-center, out of alignment with His laws. Unlike the first two visions, there is no plea for mercy here. No, this time, God says, ‘I will spare them no longer.’ The time for mercy has passed. The judgment is set.
Now, I want you to really think about this. What is God’s plumb line for us today? What would happen if God held that measure up to our nation, to our world? Would we size up? Would we be found straight, righteous, and in line with God’s standards? Or, like ancient Israel, would we be found wanting?
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Here’s where we need to connect the dots, because Amos’ visions don’t just stop with Israel; they resonate powerfully in the Book of Revelation. There, we encounter the symbol of Wormwood—a star that falls from the heavens, turning a third of the waters bitter. Just as God’s plumb line revealed Israel’s crookedness, Wormwood symbolizes the bitter consequences of a world steeped in sin and rebellion.
rehashing what we discovered earlier In Revelation 8:10-11, Wormwood falls like a blazing torch, poisoning the waters doesnt it?. But this isn’t just about physical water; it’s about spiritual decay—the fallout of turning away from God. The world is drinking from these bitter waters, leading to the spiritual death of many. Look around: we’re witnessing spiritual corruption, false teachings, and moral decay—all around us, poisoning the souls of millions.
like just this week in SA we lost the chance to save babies born by abortion at birth by 1 vote! and let me take the time to publicslly honour and cover the amaxzing work of Dr Joanna Howe up there, we see you and you do alot more than most people are doing in defending / and saving lives! you are a saint! and children for any reason by court order can go on and get sex changes on tap in NSW now! with absolutely no guidance or accounatbility directed to the mother and fathers consent of such an irreversible experimental operation. the governemnt has robbed innocnece! just LIKE that ancient dragon vowed he would do and take purity, goodness and innocence from families! so yes it is with a heavy heart that i must confess we are in a season of horrors, and i aint talking about that thirst trap called halloween either! this is the time of desolation: it even smells and looks like wormwood? you could believe it now! y’all understadning me a bit more now?
Let’s take this deeper. The plumb line in Amos and the bitter waters of Wormwood are deeply connected. The plumb line measures how far we’ve strayed from God’s ways, and Wormwood is the bitter judgment that follows. Amos warned of exile and destruction for those who were spiritually crooked, while Revelation shows us the consequences on a global scale. The world, measured against God’s standard, is found wanting, and Wormwood descends. The very waters of life become undrinkable, just as the spiritual state of the world grows intolerable. even talking about a straight white christian wedding or having a normal baby and biological pregnancy: God’s way! gets frowned upon and attacked these days! these days of wormwood! bittnerness. the serpent is saying nah your too sweet for my plans to have dominion over my world! the new normal is bitter! and new good is actually evil. get with the script!
So, let me ask you: Are you drinking from these bitter waters? Have you let the world’s poison seep into your life? If we’re not careful, we can end up just like those Amos condemned—too comfortable and too distracted to see what’s happening around us.
It’s time to wake up! This isn’t just a call to listen; it’s a call to action. We have the power to reject the poison and choose the living water that brings life. Are you ready to turn away from the bitter and step into the truth? Your choice can make all the difference. Let’s seek that life-giving water together!
[Pause for impact – thunder rumbles softly]
This is where we come back to Amos 7. You see, Amos didn’t just sit back and watch these visions unfold. He *pleaded* with God. He begged for mercy. And twice, God relented. But when the plumb line was set, there was no more room for mercy. The time for judgment had come.
We’re living in a time where the plumb line has been set. The warnings are clear. The signs are all around us. Wormwood is coming. The bitter waters are rising. And just like in Amos’ day, we need to ask ourselves: are we living in alignment with God’s will? Or are we living crooked lives, out of alignment, drinking from the poisoned wells of this world?
This isn’t just some distant, abstract prophecy. It’s happening now. Look at the state of the world. The spiritual decay, the political corruption, the moral chaos—it’s all part of the same pattern. The same pattern that Amos saw in Israel. The same pattern that leads to Wormwood.
But here’s the good news. Just as Amos pleaded for mercy, we too can turn back to God. Wormwood may be a symbol of judgment, but it’s not the final word. In the midst of judgment, God offers redemption. The same God who set the plumb line also sent His Son, Jesus, to offer living water. Water that isn’t bitter. Water that leads to life.
Jesus said, ‘Whoever drinks of the water that I give will never thirst again.’ That’s the invitation we have before us. Even as the world drinks from Wormwood’s bitter waters, we have the opportunity to drink from the living water of Christ.
But the time to choose is now. Amos warned Israel, but they didn’t listen. Will we?
[Music swells – dark and contemplative]
"So as we wrap up today, I leave you with this question: If God examined your life today, would you measure up? The standard has been set. The judgment is coming. Wormwood is on the horizon. But the choice is still yours. Will you drink from the bitter waters of this world, or will you turn to the living water that can save you?"
Thanks for joining me on Endtime Weekly
Good night!