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ITH tiny wrinkles and risen and ascended Lord churches, so Christ called the ting of the triumph of the King
cries, He entered the Jesus will burst onto the world members to commit them- over all kings, the wedding of
Wworld and, wrapped in scene. Then everyone will selves to live in righteous- the Lamb, the final judgement,
strips of cloth, took His first know that JESUS is LORD of ness. and the coming of the new
nap on a bed of straw. Subject the Universe! Those who love Although Jesus gave this Jerusalem (Rev. 19:1-22:5).
to time and parents, He grew to Him, will rejoice, greeting their revelation of Himself to John REVELATION concludes with
manhood in Roman-occupied Saviour with hearts over- nearly 2 000 years ago, it still the promise of Christ's soon
Judea, His gentle hands be- flowing with songs of praise. stands as a comfort and return (Rev. 22:6-21), and John
coming strong and calloused But His enemies will be filled challenge to God's people breathes a prayer that has
in Joseph's woodworking with fear. Allied with Satan, the today. We can take heart as we been echoed by Christians
shop. enemies of Christ will lead their understand John's vision of through the centuries: “Amen!
legions against Christ and His hope: Christ will return to Come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev.
As a man, He walked through armies. But who can withstand rescue His people and settle 22:20).
the countryside and cities, God's wrath? Christ will win accounts with all who defy
touching individuals, preach- the battle and reign victorious Him! As you read the book of
ing to crowds, and training 12 forever! Jesus, the humble John begins this book by REVELATION, marvel with
men to carry on His work. At Suffering Servant, is also the explaining how he received John at the wondrous pano-
every step He was hounded by powerful, Conquering King this revelation from God (Rev. rama of God's revealed plan.
those seeking to rid the world and Judge! 1:1-20). He then records speci- Listen as Christ warns the
of His influence. Finally, falsely fic messages from Jesus to the churches, and root out any sin
accused and tried, He was REVELATION is a book of seven churches in Asia (Rev. that blocks your relationship
condemned to a disgraceful hope. John, the beloved apos- 2:1-3:22). Suddenly, the scene with Him. Be full of hope,
execution by foreign hand. And tle and eyewitness of Jesus, shifts as a mosaic of dramatic knowing that God is in control.
He died - spat upon, cursed, proclaimed that the victorious and majestic images bursts Christ's victory is assured, and
pierced by nails, and hung Lord would surely return to into view before John's eyes. all who trust in Him will be
heavenward for all to deride. vindicate the righteous and This series of visions portray saved!
Jesus, the God-man, gave His judge the wicked. But REVE- the future rise of evil, culmina- [Life Application Study Bible,
life completely so that all might LATION is also a book of ting in the leadership of NLT, Tyndale House Publish-
live! warning. Things were not as Antichrist (Rev. 4:1-18:24). ers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois,
At God's appointed time, the they should have been in the Then follows John's recoun- 2004].