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ith tiny wrinkles and But His enemies will be filled with
cries, He entered the fear. Allied with Satan, the
Wworld and, wrapped in enemies of Christ will marshal
strips of cloth, took His first nap their legions against Christ and
on a bed of straw. Subject to time His armies. But who can with-
and to parents, He grew to stand God's wrath? Christ will win
manhood in Roman-occupied the battle and reign victorious
Judea, His gentle hands forever! JESUS, the humble
becoming strong and calloused suffering Servant, is also the
in Joseph's woodworking shop. powerful, conquering King and
Judge!
As a man, He walked through the
countryside and city, touching Revelation is a Book of Hope.
individuals, preaching to crowds, John, the beloved apostle and
and training 12 men to carry on eyewitness of Jesus, proclaimed
His work. At every step He was that the victorius Lord would John begins this Book by has been echoed by Christians
hounded by those seeking to rid surely return to vindicate the explaining how he received this through the centuries: “Amen!
the world of His influence. Finally, righteous and judge the wicked. revelation from God. He then Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation
falsely accused and tried, He was But Revelation is also a Book of records specific messages from 22:20).
condemned to a disgraceful Warning. Things were not as they JESUS to the seven churches in
execution by foreign hands. And should have been in the Asia. Suddenly, the scene shifts As you read the Book of Reve-
He died - spat upon, cursed, churches, so Christ called the as a mosaic of dramatic and lation, marvel with John at the
pierced by nails, and hung members to commit themselves majestic images bursts into view wondrous panorama of God's
heavenward for all to deride, to live in righteousness. before John's eyes. This series of revealed plan. Listen as Christ
JESUS, the Godman, gave His life visions portrays the future rise of warns the churches, and root out
completely so that all might live! Although JESUS gave this evil, culminating in the Antichrist. any sin that blocks your relation-
revelation of Himself to John ship with Him. Be full of hope,
At God's appointed time, the more than 2 000 years ago, it still Then follows John's recounting knowing that God is in control,
risen and ascended LORD JESUS stands as a comfort and chal- of the triumph of the King over all Christ's victory is assured, and all
will burst onto the world scene. lenge to God's people today. We kings, the wedding of the Lamb, who trust in Him will be saved!
Then everyone will know that can take heart as we understand the final judgment, and the
JESUS is LORD of the Universe! John's vision of hope. Christ will coming of the New Jerusalem. [Life Application Study Bible,
Those who love Him will rejoice, return to rescue His people and Revelation concludes with the New Living Translation, Tyndale
greeting their Saviour with hearts settle accounts with all who defy promise of Christ's soon return, House Publishers Inc., Carol
overflowing with songs of praise. Him. and John breathes a prayer that Stream, Illinois, 2007].