Revelation 7:9-17 “God’s Global Vision” What can we learn from John’s vision of innumerable people from every “nation,” “tribe,” “people,” and “language” standing before the throne of God? John uses multiple descriptors to help us understand the complete diversity and inclusivity of this group. What does this tell us about God’s sovereignty and care for […]
Revelation 5:1-14 “He Don’t Eat No Meat? …Okay, I’ll Make Lamb!” Here in chapter 5 of Revelation we get a continuance of John’s vision of the heavenly throne room in which we are introduced to the one who can open the seals of a scroll. What John hears about this one is that he is […]
“Firstborn” Revelation 1:4-9 In this first of several passages from Revelation, we encounter some of John’s descriptions of Jesus, including that he is the “firstborn of the dead.” John’s acclamation is not only an affirmation of Jesus’ resurrection, but is also an indication the John (and, it seems, many early followers of Jesus) expected that […]
Luke 19:28-40 The disciples cried out, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!” Jesus was asked to order them to stop. “The stones would shout out,” he responds. As disciples we are called to proclaim the peace and glory we know […]