Category Archives: Theology

Revelation 15

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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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 5

Reading for Friday, Nov 16: Revelation 5 The worship scene of ch4 is interrupted at the beginning of our chapter today, as an angel emerges with a scroll and a question: “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break … 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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An Old Friend…A New Blog

I want to make you aware of a new blog that you’ll want to add to your regular blog perusal. Taylor Hammett is one of my favorite people in the world. I had the joy of serving with Taylor here … Continue reading

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Revelation 6

Reading for Monday, Nov 19: Revelation 6 Chapter 6 details the events surrounding the opening of six of the seven seals we were introduced to in the previous chapter. Horrifying images accompany the opening of these seals, representing the present … 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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