Week 52

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST

The last Book of the Bible completes God's message about Jesus Christ and the coming Kingdom. It was given by God to Jesus (Revelation 1:1), to show his servants things which were yet to happen before Jesus is revealed from heaven. It was made known to John while he was in exile on the isle of Patmos, just off the south-west coast of Asia (modern Turkey).

Given in symbolic language ("signified", 1:1) the book can only be properly understood in the light of the rest of Scripture. The early chapters, addressed to the seven "churches" or ecclesias in Asia (see map below), are easier to understand. They contain vital advice for us today.

The Seven "Churches" in Asia

  1. Ephesus
  2. Smyrna
  3. Pergamos
  4. Thyatira
  5. Sardis
  6. Philadelphia
  7. Laodicea


DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY
Revelation 1		 God gave this Book, through Jesus, to teach His servants (verse 1). Are we His servants? If so, we must read, hear and keep His word (verse 3).
MONDAY
Revelation 2		 If we have "ears to hear" then do we listen to God's word? (verses 7, 11, 17, 29). Watch for the promises to the faithful.
TUESDAY
Revelation 3		 It is better to be cold or hot, rather than lukewarm believers (verse 15). Which are we? Who are those who overcome?
WEDNESDAY
Revelation 5		 Those who are Christ's will reign on earth over all nations (verse 10). Are we Christ's?
THURSDAY
Revelation 19		 Those who are Christ's are covered by his righteousness (verse 8), and will be united with him for ever (verse 7).
FRIDAY
Revelation 21		 The new Jerusalem is the Bride of Christ - those who are united with him for ever (verses 2, 9, 10). But some will be excluded (verse 8).
SATURDAY
Revelation 22		 The Bible ends with a prayer for Christ's return (verse 20). Is this our prayer, and are we ready for him to come?