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Revelation 20

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

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 17

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

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 14

Reading for Thursday, Nov 29: Revelation 14 John’s visionary sequence continues as he witnesses the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, the location of Jerusalem and the temple. With him is a vast number — 144,000 strong, with the name of … Continue reading

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Revelation 12: Already and Not Yet

Reading for Tuesday, Nov 27: Revelation 12 Beginning with ch12, John gives us three chapters worth of visions that take a comprehensive view of the times in which the church lives: from the birth of Jesus until the end. Ch12 … Continue reading

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Revelation 4

Reading for Thursday, Nov 15: Revelation 4 I have to say up front: this is a little long. But some places require greater explanation. I hope you’ll join in the discussion. With this chapter, John’s vision extends beyond the isle … Continue reading

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Revelation 3

Reading for Wednesday, Nov 14: Revelation 3 John continues with these letters to the seven churches: Sardis – This is a hard message: “You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead,” (v1). All is not as it … Continue reading

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Revelation 2

Reading for Tuesday, Nov 13: Revelation 2 With this chapter, John moves us to Jesus’ seven letters to the churches of Asia. It is an intriguing thought: what would Jesus say in correspondence with us? Would He have words of … Continue reading

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Revelation 1

Reading for Monday, Nov 12: Revelation 1 I think one of the foundations for a proper reading of Revelation is found in the opening verse of the letter: “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to … Continue reading

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