December 10 Revelation 7 (ESV) The 144,000 of Israel Sealed 7:1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising of … More December 10 Revelation 7
Horatius Bonar, at Grace Gems: helps us as we read Revelation 6 today: Looking up to God, man breathes the deep-drawn sigh, ‘How long?’ Let me note the chief passages— Psalm 6:3, ‘My soul is sore vexed—but You, O Lord, how long?’ Psalm 13:1, ‘How long will You forget me, and hide Your face? How … More “How long, O Lord?”
“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
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