Revelation 5 The scroll at the right hand of God was sealed seven times over. The number seven is the divine symbol for wholeness and completeness. The scroll, then, perfectly sealed the knowledge God intended to reveal. It would take … Continue reading
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And I saw at the right hand of the One sitting on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Revelation 5: 1 There are some who describe this scene as Jesus’ coronation in … Continue reading
And in the midst of the throne and around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes in front and back. The first living creature was like a lion; the second living creature like a calf; the third living … Continue reading
Around God’s throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. Revelation 4: 4 In vision, having entered the throne room of God, … Continue reading
Following the scene of Jesus and the seven messages to the seven churches, the Holy Spirit, beginning in Rev. 4, summoned John to heaven. The door to the heavenly temple was open to him, and through it John viewed God’s … Continue reading
Revelation 4: 1 After the messages to the seven churches, the Holy Spirit moves John along in the vision. So John is transported from earth to heaven. The scene begins with John seeing an open door. He then hears a … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 18-20 Jesus said He was about to spew the church from His mouth, which left room for the church to repent. The church was materially wealthy, but without its spirituality centered in Christ, the church was spiritually poor. … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 15-17 Jesus sought the church’s attention, coming before it as the Amen, meaning “in truth;” as the faithful and true witness, meaning He can be relied on; and as the beginning of God’s Creation, meaning He is the … Continue reading
Today’s guest, M. S. Lowndes, submits this poem — relating to the healing work of God’s Word. The Word of Truth Lord, your word is full of power, Penetrating the deepest parts, Exposing and analysing our every thought … Continue reading
Rev 3: 11-13 Jesus promises that He is coming soon. Speaking to that fact from His heavenly perspective ( a day to the Lord is a thousand years to us), the counsel to the Philadelphia church is to hold on … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 8-10 As with the Smyrna church, Jesus didn’t rebuke the Philadelphia church. It had not compromised nor fallen into apostasy. It was praised for its faith in God’s word and in Christ. To help it spread the faith, … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 3-6 Apparently, even in its lethargy, the church hadn’t forgotten why it was founded. So Jesus advised it to keep remembering the original love and devotion it had for Him. That would be the church’s hope. For Jesus … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 1, 2 Six centuries before John delivered Jesus’ message to the Sardis church, the city of Sardis was one of the riches cities in Asia. In fact, it’s said that the use of money originated there and it … Continue reading
Revelation 2: 24-29 Jesus described the spiritual condition of the church as divided. On one hand, it was full of love and faith that translated into patience and ever-increasing activities of service. On the other hand, it had also adopted … Continue reading
Revelation 2: 1-25 Jesus walks among the seven churches to keep them awake; to keep them from a slumber of self-delusion. As He casts His penetrating gaze upon the church in Thyatira, He signifies (“eyes of flaming fire”) that He … Continue reading
Ten Bible Pickup Lines “I’m usually not very prophetic, but I can see us together.” “You put the stud in bible study.” “Now I know why Solomon had 700 wives… He never met you!” “I didn’t know angels flew this … Continue reading
Jesus made a promise to the Pergamum church. To those who would overcome their major problem, He’d give to them hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name (Rev. 2: 17). Being faithful to the gospel and holding fast … Continue reading
Revelation 2: 13-16 I like the way that Jesus identifies Himself in His message to the Pergamum church. (Of course, there’s nothing I dislike about what He does.) He says that He is the One who has the sharp two-edged … Continue reading
Pergamum was the capital city of the Roman province of Asia. It was celebrated for its intellectual, political and medical influence. It was also famous for being a religious center. The city erected temples to almost a handful of gods. … Continue reading
The Smyrna church, though faithful, still had members who were worried about the constant threat of death. Jesus told them not to fear the things to come. He reminded them that they need not fear death. He had conquered the … Continue reading
“Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days.” Rev. 2: 10 The church in Smyrna was a suffering church that was under tremendous … Continue reading