1. In his former book (otherwise known as the Gospel of Luke, while referring to the reader as “Theophilus” or lover of God), Luke gave an account of Jesus’ life and ministry before his death and resu(...)
Read1. The seven angels with the seven last plagues appeared, representing the time when God’s wrath is completed. There came the beautiful image of a sea of glass and those who had been victorious over t(...)
Read1. There were twelve tribes of Israel and twelve apostles. The 144,000 represent the whole redeemed people of God. They do not have the mark of the beast on their foreheads; they have the names of Jes(...)
Read1. John described two beasts. The first beast, coming out of the sea, represents worldly power. The whole world followed this beast and worshipped him. Even a seemingly fatal wound did not stop him. T(...)
Read1. This chapter describes the eternal conflict between God and the devil. The pregnant woman is Israel, the people of God in the Old Testament. God sent his Son Jesus into the world through Israel. Th(...)
Read1. John was then given a task to measure the temple. The temple which John measures represents the church. The two witnesses are God'sprophets, representing his word. They would prophesy under God’s p(...)
Read1. Another mighty angel came down from heaven robed in a cloud, a rainbow above his head. He planted one foot on the land with the other on the sea. His legs were like fiery pillars, and his voice was(...)
Read1. When the fifth angel blew his trumpet, a star fell with power to open the shaft of the Abyss. This was an omen of destruction for the earth. First, there came smoke, followed by locusts. Locusts no(...)
Read1. The seven seals in Revelation refer to a series of judgments from God. Before the seventh and final seal was opened, there fell an awesome silence in heaven. Among the angels in the presence of God(...)
Read1. Hosea’s final words to Israel were to return to God. Their return would begin with deep repentance and devotion to bear fruit as they confess their faith in God. Hosea instructs them how to pray. H(...)
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