Author Archives: Jason

Revelation 21

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec 10: Revelation 21 We reach the glorious conclusion of John’s series of visions in chapters 21&22. John sees a new heaven and a new earth — cosmic renewal on display. Notice the emphasis on “new heaven … Continue reading →

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Podcast: John 1

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jason

John 1.

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Podcast Test

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jason

I’ve started a new podcast of our Mayfair Project 3:45 devotional readings. I’m planning to take our comments that we’ve developed here over the past year and post them in podcast form on my PodOmatic site during 2013. Hopefully that … Continue reading →

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An Eclectic Holiday Jam

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jason

I’m married to a Christmas music junkie. Every year in early autumn, my wife has to fight the urge to get out the Martina McBride Christmas CD. I really think it’s her favorite kind of music. So, as you might … Continue reading →

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Revelation 20

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Dec 7: Revelation 20 John’s series of visions continues into ch20. We begin with an angel who holds the keys to the great abyss. Satan is bound for a thousand years in this pit and much ink … Continue reading →

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Revelation 19

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Dec 6: Revelation 19 Revelation began with seven letters to “the present” — letters to seven particular churches in Asia Minor. Beginning at 19:11, John closes out this work with seven visions of the future, the “end … Continue reading →

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Revelation 18

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Dec 5: Revelation 18 Revelation 18 is both a lament and a hymn of praise. John borrows much of the language and imagery of the OT lamentations that lament the sins of Israel and the desire for … Continue reading →

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Revelation 17

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 4: Revelation 17 In 16:17-21, John envisions the seventh bowl pouring out wrath on “the great city” which he describes as “Babylon”. We perceive this to be a reference to Rome, an allusion that draws on … Continue reading →

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Revelation 16

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec 3: Revelation 16 Chapter 16 continues the vision that began in the previous chapter, describing the bowls of wrath poured out by seven angels. Each of these bowls represent some sort of “plague” (15:1), which, as … Continue reading →

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Revelation 15

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Nov 30: Revelation 15 Chapters 15&16 form a unit in Revelation, a vision of seven angels with seven plagues. These chapters form John’s most thorough use of Exodus imagery in the book of Revelation. The plagues here … Continue reading →

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