"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”
Revelation 1:3
On this final Anchor day, we conclude with the words from John, a foremost ambassador of Jesus. The words in Revelation 1:19 are significant: “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” At the end of God’s Book, Jesus says in effect, Listen up. There’s truth here and you can’t afford to miss it! Jesus Himself told us to “keep watch” (Matthew 24:42; 25:13). His final words come to us with joy and hope: “Behold, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20)!
We believe that John was banished by the Roman emperor Domitian to the Island of Patmos, then was released while Nerva was emperor, and went on to Ephesus in his last days of life. Words to the churches of Asia Minor in Revelation 2-3 strike a chord with us, the Church of today, because John spoke and wrote with the authority of God Himself.
Warnings are often for our benefit. While living in Asia, we’d receive warnings when typhoons were coming. We paid close attention! Now, God speaks to us through His servant John that Jesus is coming again. Be ready for that glorious day!
We believe that John was banished by the Roman emperor Domitian to the Island of Patmos, then was released while Nerva was emperor, and went on to Ephesus in his last days of life. Words to the churches of Asia Minor in Revelation 2-3 strike a chord with us, the Church of today, because John spoke and wrote with the authority of God Himself.
Warnings are often for our benefit. While living in Asia, we’d receive warnings when typhoons were coming. We paid close attention! Now, God speaks to us through His servant John that Jesus is coming again. Be ready for that glorious day!
Scripture Focus
Revelation 1:1-8
Insight
“Into my heart, into my heart,/ Come into my heart, Lord Jesus./ Come in today, come in to stay./ Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.” (Harry Clarke, 1924)
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 41-42
- Psalm 91
- Acts 14