An angel comes down from heaven to deliver a little scroll, which John is commanded to eat. In his mouth it is sweet, just as the Gospel brings life. However, in his stomach it is bitter, as the Gospel also cuts both ways…those who reject Jesus are subject to judgement and eternal death.
As the seventh seal is broken, seven angels are given seven trumpets. During the first six trumpets the earths and heavens encounter another cycle of circumstances, trials and tribulations as each is blown. These deliver upon the earth judgement while also sifting believers from non-believers before Jesus’ ultimate return. Amidst the various tribulations, those against …
Jesus, the Lamb who is worthy, breaks open the seventh seal of the scroll. This begins a half-hour of silence, prayers from the saints mixed with incense, and the coming of God’s wrath on earth. The fullness of God’s holiness in His salvation and judgement are seen, as well as seven trumpets being given to …
The Apostle John sees a multitude in heaven sourrounding Jesus on His throne, worshiping Him. Jesus has saved them, brought them to Himself, and promised to be their Everything for forever. The Gospel and eternity are linked: Without the cross, there is no resurrection unto eternal life for sinners. There is only life — eternal …
John looks and sees the Lord holding back judgement and wrath from the earth until the complete number of His servants (represented by the 144,000 from the tribes of Israel) are sealed, preventing them from being harmed. John then looks and sees the same group from a different perspective: An uncountable multitude from all tribes …
John watches as Jesus, the Lamb of God and the only one worthy, breaks open the first six seals of the scroll. After each seal is broken, John records what happens in the aftermath. In the midst of tribulation and trials, this continues to be a revelation of Jesus. Will people wake from their rebellious …
While the Apostle John’s visit to heaven continues, no one is found in heaven or earth to open the seven seals of the scroll. No one is worthy. However, an elder directs John to look upon the Lion of Judah, for He is worthy to break the seals. Turning to look, John doesn’t see a …
Okay, so maybe we don’t exactly know what Jesus’ coffee preferences were, especially since coffee wasn’t around until 1500 years or so after He walked the earth. However, in John’s letter to the seventh and final church in Asia Minor, the Church in Laodicea, Jesus is frustrated with those in the church who are lukewarm. …
Read moreRevelation 3:14-22 – Jesus Hates Lukewarm Coffee, Too
The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia is the 6th of seven churches to receive a message from the Lord Jesus Christ. What He sees of them is good. They are enduring, holding fast to the Word and to His name. His encouragement is that He is not only Holy and True, but the King …
The Letter to the Church in Sardis is the 5th of seven messages from Jesus to churches in Asia Minor. He has the Apostle John rip their actions, which gave the church a reputation for being alive. However, Jesus knew their actions were not out of obedience nor for His sake, and thus the people …
Read moreRevelation 3:1-6 – Reputation for Being Alive, But Dead