The End Time Prayer Movement
Releasing the Judgments of God
I. OVERVIEW: THE END TIME WORSHIP AND PRAYER MOVEMENT
The book of Revelation describes in detail two global worship movements that will grow to fullness at the very end of the
age. The great conflict at the end of the age will be between two Houses of Prayer (worship movements). Anyone who is
called to be part of the end time prayer movement must become intimately acquainted with this ultimate end-time prayer
guide called the book of Revelation.
A. Satan is raising up a demonically inspired worship and prayer movement under the leadership of the Anti-Christ
and the False Prophet that will release unprecedented demonic power and evil on the earth.
8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him (Antichrist), whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the
Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. (Rev. 13:8)
11 Then I saw another beast (False Prophet) coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke
like a dragon. 12And he ….causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound
was healed. 13He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight
of men.(Rev.13:11-13)
B. The nations of the earth will be fascinated with the Anti-Christ’s personality, leadership and power and will come into
agreement with who he is and what he says he is going to do. The Book of Revelation equates worship of the Beast with
the worship of Satan himself.
And all the world marveled and followed the beast (Antichrist). 4So they worshiped the dragon (Satan) who gave authority
to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast?(unholy fascination) Who is able to make war
with him?(exaltation of his power)" (Rev.13:3-4)
C. God is raising up His Church as a Holy Spirit empowered worship and prayer movement as his first line of defense
against this demonic prayer movement. As the church comes into agreement with who Jesus is and what He is going to
do, the worship and intercession of the saints in the End Times will release God’s judgment against the Anti-Christ’s world
empire and usher in the second coming of Jesus, and the establishing of His Millennial Kingdom from Jerusalem. It will be
the most powerful and effective prayer and worship movement in history (Rev. 22:17; 5:8; 8:4; Lk. 18:7-8; Ps.29; 149;
Isa. 24:14-16; 26:8-9; 42:10-13; 62:6-7; Joel 2:12-17, 32; Zeph. 2:1-3 etc.)
7And shall God not avenge (grant justice/release judgment on behalf of) His own elect who cry out day and night to Him,
though He bears long with them? 8I tell you that He will avenge them speedily (Lk.18:7-8)
II. THE PRIMARY IDENTITY OF THE END-TIMES CHURCH IS A HOUSE OF PRAYER
A. The primary identity of the Church immediately before, during, and after the events of the Great Tribulation is as a
House of Prayer.
1. Isaiah prophesied that God’s people would enter into enjoyable prayer as their primary function and identity.
6"Also the sons of the foreigner (Gentiles) who join themselves to the LORD, to serve Him, and to love the name of the
LORD, to be His servants--7Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of prayer….
for My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." (Isaiah 56:6-7)
2. Jesus spoke of night and day prayer going forth in context to the great end-time drama. Jesus’ end-times
teachings all end with an exhortation to prayer and very little else (Matt.24:42-46; 25:1-3; Mk.13:13,37; Lk.17:20-37 cf.
Lk.18:1-8; Lk.21:36).
1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart (Lk.18:1)
3. In the book of Revelation, John describes the end-time prayer movement in detail, with particular focus on the
content and impact of the prayers and the songs of the saints at the End of the Age. It is the ultimate “canonized” prayer
manual, designed to equip the saints to enter into their primary end time identity as a prayer movement without drawing
back in fear.
4. The final and ultimate description of the Church in the book of Revelation, is of God’s people in prayer functioning
out of their identity as the Bride of Christ, in unity with and under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
17And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!... 20 He (Jesus) who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming
quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! (Rev.22:17,20)
5. As the church enters into her identity as a prayer movement led by prophetic singers and musicians (Is.42:10-15;
Ps.149:6-9; Rev.5:9-10; 15:3-4 etc), there will be a crescendo of prayer and worship on the earth, in concert with the
prayer movement in Heaven, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, which will release God’s judgments against His enemies
and inaugurate the Millennial Kingdom.
3Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should
offer it with the prayers of all the saints(in heaven and on the earth) upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
4And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel's hand. 5Then the
angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it to the earth (releasing the judgments of God). And there
were noises, thunderings, lightnings, and an earthquake (Rev.8:3-5)
III. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE PRAYER MOVEMENT IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION
The primary function of the End-Time Prayer Movement is to pray for God’s Kingdom to be established on earth as it is in
Heaven (Matt.6:10; Eph 1:9-10). Specifically, the Prayer Movement is pictured in the book of Revelation, partnering with
Jesus in the release of God’s “action plan” for the establishing of His Kingdom on the Earth in fullness. This has three
main dimensions:
A. Releasing the Temporal Judgments of God against the Anti-Christ and his world empire.
1. The three “judgment series’” in the book of Revelation are all released in context to the prayers of the saints going
forth (Rev.5:8-14; 6:10; 7:10-12 – seals; Rev.8:2-5 – trumpets; Rev.11:15-19; 15:3-4 – bowls). The magnitude and
implications of this are enormous when one considers the nature and severity of the end-time judgments that God is
going to release.
…. 9And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals….1 Now I saw when the
Lamb opened one of the seals (Rev.5:9, 6:1)
3Then another angel…was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden
altar which was before the throne….6So the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound
(Rev.8:3-6)
3They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:
"Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways… for Your judgments have been
manifested." 5After these things….one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of
the wrath of God who lives forever and ever (Rev.15:3-7)
2. Principle: God centered worship and intercession is God’s main strategy for the release of His judgment against
His enemies (cf. 2 Cor.10:4-5). Throughout the pages of scripture, we see the victory of God’s people against their
enemies is in direct proportion to the prayers of the saints (e.g. Joshua and the Amalekites - Ex.17:8-13; The Battle for
Jericho – Josh.6:1-5; Jeshoshaphat and the Moabites – 2 Chron.20:1-30; The Siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib
2 Kings 18-20- ; Deliverance of Peter – Acts 12:5-12, Paul and Silas – Acts 16:25-26 from prison etc.)
B. Releasing Angelic Help to Prevail in the Heavenly Realm
1. The Book of Daniel provides us with the model of prayer that resulted in Michael the archangel prevailing of the
demonic prince over the nation of Persia.
12 He (the angel) said to me ….from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before
your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia
(demonic principality) withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes (archangel), came
to help me (Dan 10:12-13)
2. In response to the end time prayer movement, Michael will again arise and prevail against Satan at the beginning
of the Great Tribulation.
1 "At that time (end times) Michael shall stand up (fight on behalf of Israel)…and there shall be a time of trouble, such
as never was since there was a nation, even to that time (great tribulation) and at that time your people shall be delivered
(Dan 12:1)
7…war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought,
8but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. 9So the great dragon was cast out,
that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels
were cast out with him (Rev.12:7-9)
C. Releasing the Kingdom of God on Earth
1. The great crescendo of the end-time prayer movement is the cry for Jesus to return to set up His Millennial Kingdom
on the earth.
17 The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!"… (Rev. 22:17)
2. The Millennial Kingdom is one of the major revelations of Scripture. The kingdom is ‘already here’ (in a limited
expression) but is ‘not yet’ fully here until Jesus returns. The Millennium is a 1,000-year period in which Jesus will rule
the whole world from Jerusalem in righteousness and peace (Rev.20:4-6).
3. The Seventh Trumpet (Rev.10:7; 11:15) which announces the return of Jesus to the Earth is in direct response
to the prayers of the saints (Rev.8:4-6).
IV. FIVE DIMENSIONS OF THE END TIME PRAYER AND WORSHIP MOVEMENT DESCRIBED BY THE BOOK OF
REVELATION
A. Heavenly and Earthly Dimension
The End-Time Prayer movement combines the night and day prayer of the saints and martyrs in heaven with the worship
of the saints on the earth to release the activity of God in judgment. Both dimensions of the prayer movement are
necessary to the release of God’s end time plan. (Rev.4:5-11; 5:8-13; 6:10; 7:9-12; 8:3; 11:17-18; 15:3-4;18:20;
19:1-6; 22:17)
13And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that
are in them, I heard saying: "Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb,
forever and ever!" (Rev.5:13)
…that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints (Rev.8:3)
B. Night and Day Dimension
1. The Heavenly Prayer Movement continues Night and Day
8The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night,
saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" (Rev.4:8)
So he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them
white in the blood of the Lamb. 15Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His
temple.(Rev.7:14-15)
2. The Assault of the Enemy continues Night and Day
…for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11And they
overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony (Rev.12:10-11)
C. Corporate Dimension
1. The Prayer Movement in the book of Revelation is pictured as a corporate (rather than individual) reality, with the
saints in heaven and on the earth praying together in unity (agreement) with God and each other (Rev.4:10-11; 5:9-13;
6:10; 7:9-10;11:16; 15:3; 19:1-4,6-7; 22:17)
10And they cried (corporate cry) with a loud voice (in unity), saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and
avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?(Rev.6:10)
17 The Spirit and the Bride (People of God in Unity with the Spirit of God) say, "Come!"… (Rev. 22:17)
2. Throughout scripture, the power of God is released primarily in context to corporate, unified intercessory worship
(Ps.133; Joel 2:12-32; Jn.17:20-23; Acts 2:1-2; Acts 4:24-31).
1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a
sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind (Acts.2:1-2)
D. Supernatural Dimension
The prayers of the saints are imperfect in our human weakness. God will release the fullness of His anointing on the
end time prayer movement. It will be dynamically enhanced with Holy Spirit authority and angelic involvement (Rev.8:3-4;
22:17; Zech 12:10; Rom.8:26-27,34; Heb.7:25).
26Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses (prayers). For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought
(effectively), but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Rom.8:26)
E. Singing Dimension
1. Singers and Musicians are the “tip of the arrow” in leading the End Time Prayer Movement. (Rev.5:8, 9-10,13; 14:3;
15:3-4)
8 ..the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp (anointed music), and golden bowls full of
incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll….
(Rev.5:8-9)
2. God Releases His judgments in response to anointed music and songs declaring fresh revelation (new songs)
about His character and plans.
10 Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise from the ends of the earth… 13 The LORD shall go forth (Second
Coming) like a mighty man; He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war. He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud; He shall prevail
against His enemies. (End-Time judgments)…” (Isa. 42:10-13)
6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth…7 to execute vengeance on the nations…9 to execute on them the
written judgment-- This honor have all His saints. (Ps. 149:6-9)
21 …[Jehoshaphat] appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as
they went out before the army (frontline) and were saying: "Praise the LORD, for His mercy endures forever.”
(2 Chron.20:21)
V. AGREEMENT WITH JESUS: THREE DIMENSIONS TO THE PRAYERS AND SONGS OF THE SAINTS IN THE
BOOK OF REVELATION
A. As the “canonized prayer manual” for the Church in the End-Times, Revelation is filled with prophetic songs and
decrees. It is essential we become intimately acquainted with the content of these if we are to partner effectively with
Jesus in the place of prayer. As we sing these songs and pray these decrees, we come into agreement with God about
who He is and what He is going to do. It is the power of agreement that dislodges demonic strongholds by releasing
God’s judgment against His enemies
B. The themes of the songs and prayers of Revelation highlight, in particular, three aspects (faces) of Jesus that
the Holy Spirit is going to highlight at the end of the age and with which it is critical that we come into agreement.
1. Agreement with His Sovereignty and Power (Jesus the King) (Rev.1:5-7; 4:8,11; 5:12-13; 11:17-18; 15:3-4;
19:1,6,11-16)
The Holy Spirit is going to highlight Jesus as the Sovereign King who possesses all wisdom, power and authority and
who governs the earth in absolute righteousness. Many of the “Hymns” of Revelation focus on different aspects of His
sovereignty over all creation. This foundational revelation of Jesus as King of kings will keep us steady in the darkest
hour of human history.
2. Agreement with His Love and Mercy (Jesus the Bridegroom) (Rev. 1:5; 5:9,11; 15:3; 19:6-8; 22:17)
The prayer movement at the end of the age will operate in her identity as the Bride of Christ (Rev.15:3; 19:6-8; 22:17).
The songs of Revelation emphasize the revelation of the tender Bridegroom God who poured out His life unto death
because of love (Rev. 1:5; 5:9,11). Jesus is described as “the Lamb” 29 times, and those who overcome are depicted
singing the “song of the Lamb” (Rev.15:3) (which may be a reference to the Song of Solomon.) Jesus’ authority to
release the temporal judgments is directly connected to His worthiness as the Lamb who was slain. Without a revelation
of the Bridegroom’s love, we will be easily offended in tribulation.
"You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals (release judgment on the earth); for You were slain, and have
redeemed us to God by Your blood (Rev.5:9
3. Agreement with His Judgments (Jesus the Judge) (Rev.5:9; 6:10; 8:3-4; 15:3-4; 16:5-6; 19:1-4)
The least familiar and most unpopular face of Jesus is the one that is most emphasized in the songs and prayers of Revelation.
The book of Revelation depicts the church in full agreement with God’s plan to release judgment on the earth, resulting in
war, famine, plague and widespread death. The songs of Revelation include cries for justice and judgment as well as
thanksgiving for God’s righteous judgment of the earth.
Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! 2For true and righteous are His
judgments (Rev.19:1-2)
C. The worship songs of Revelation form a sort of “table of contents” of the themes that we will sing before, during
and after the Great Tribulation. As we meditate on these passages of scripture, God will continue to give us
understanding and fresh revelation on each of these so that we can continually sing the Lord a new song (Rev.5:9; 14:3).
VI. PSALM 149 AS A PROPHETIC PICTURE OF THE END-TIME PRAYER MOVEMENT
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song (new revelation of God), and His praise in the assembly of saints
(corporate worship). 2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King (revelation of the
King). 3Let them praise His name with the dance; let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp (anointed music).
4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people(revelation of Bridegroom); He will beautify the humble with salvation. 5Let the
saints be joyful in glory(enjoyable prayer); let them sing aloud on their beds (day and night). 6Let the high praises of
God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand, 7to execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments
on the peoples; 8to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9To execute on them the written
judgment (revelation of Judge)--This honor have all His saints. Praise the LORD!