Remember the song “Soon and very soon?” As we look at the final chapter of the book of Revelation, it almost feels like Jesus is leading the choir in this hymn. Five different times throughout the chapter, we are told all these things are coming “soon.” But what does that would really entail after 2,000 […]
As John’s vision of the future draws to a close, he experiences a “preview” of sorts of the next, and final, installment of human history. Much like modern movie trailers, this preview does a great job of building our anticipation while at the same time leaving us pondering many questions. Despite the unknowns, we can […]
As John’s vision of the future draws to a close, he experiences a “preview” of sorts of the next, and final, installment of human history. Much like modern movie trailers, this preview does a great job of building our anticipation while at the same time leaving us pondering many questions. Despite the unknowns, we can […]
Today, we come full circle back to Jesus! After weeks and chapters of seeing the devastation to a world without Christ, the King of Kings comes riding back onto the scene and He’s not alone… the Church, the Bride of Christ, is coming with Him!
What does the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 and the Book of Revelation have in common? Initially, we might think “not much! They are at completely different ends of the Bible!” However, as we look at Genesis 11 and Revelation 17 & 18 a little closer, we find that there has […]
No one really likes talking about the wrath of God. It makes us uncomfortable. It causes tension with our image of a loving Jesus. And yet, as we dig a little deeper, we begin to recognize that maybe there is something more there than we’ve ever allowed ourself to see…
As John’s experience enters what we know as Revelation 12-14, he watches several “signs” appearing in heaven that provide us with an overview of sorts to the fuller story being told. In the midst of this summary, we find the call to choose now who we will follow.
At times, we are very good at abridging God’s word down to the easiest memorable details. As we turn our attention to the seven trumpets in Revelation 8-11 this week, we could simply explore one through seven and skip over the extra details and events. They don’t seem to be, on the surface, super important […]
We remember the book of Revelation as a book full of symbols and sometimes seemingly harsh judgments. Today we dive into the first chapters exploring these judgements but what we discover is God’s patient and loving heart behind it all.
A door is opened and John steps into the very Throne Room of God! As we stand behind John and take in everything he sees, we find ourselves filled with questions but also overwhelmed with awe.