“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, 10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” (Revelation 5:9-10) … More Blood-bought racial diversity and harmony is for the glory of God through Christ.
December 8 Revelation 5 (ESV) The Scroll and the Lamb 5:1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll … More December 8 Revelation 5
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Revelation 4:11) Horatio Bonar, in a message “Glory to the Glorious One” As having in Himself all the perfections of the Creator and of the creature—as very … More The Word made flesh: infinitely glorious!
December 7 Revelation 4 (ESV) The Throne in Heaven 4:1 After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said,“Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2 At once I was in the Spirit, … More December 7 Revelation 4
Ray Ortlund writes at “Christ is Deeper Still”: “You say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind and naked.” Revelation 3:17 (we read 3:14-22 in our Bible reading plan today.) Michael Spencer’s provocative article prompts me to turn to Revelation 3:14-22. Here’s the … More Delusional Me
“I know your works—behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it—for you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name.”—Revelation 3:8, verses 1-13 in our Bible reading plan today. Here is encouragement from Horatio Bonar, Scottish hymn writer and pastor: I. … More Christ’s open door
December 5 Revelation 3:1-13 (ESV) To the Church in Sardis 3:1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what … More December 5 Revelation 3:1-13
Today in our Bible reading plan, we come to Revelation 2:18-29. Seven times in Revelation, in the letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor, Jesus commands: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22). The Spirit speaks through the Bible: Are we listening? Do … More The importance of listening
But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. (Revelation 2:4, verses 1-7 in our Bible reading plan today) John MacArthur ties together today’s reading in John 14 and Revelation 2:1-17, in a message “When Love Grows Cold” Knowing God and being a Christian involves loving the Lord … More Fluctuation potential in our love
December 3 Revelation 2:1-17 (ESV) To the Church in Ephesus 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with … More December 3 Revelation 2:1-17
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