Everything in Revelation, from the structure to the content, has one purpose: to reveal Jesus Christ. That’s why the opening words of the book are, “The revelation of Jesus Christ” (Apocalypsis Iesou Christou) . This is generally understood as (1) “the revelation from Jesus Christ;” or (2) “the revelation about Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:2) . The fact that it … Continue reading –>
Besides the two major divisions, Revelation also has another structural layer, one built around the Hebrew sanctuary. This sanctuary motif is not confined to either of the two major divisions but goes through them both. In the earthly sanctuary one begins in the courtyard, at the altar of burnt offering, where the animals were slain. … Continue reading –>
Read the following texts, which have various names for Jesus in them and in some cases descriptions of Him and what He has done, is doing, or will do. What do the texts teach us about Jesus? Rev. 1:5 Rev. 1:18 Rev. 5:8 Rev. 19:11-15 Rev. 21:6 These are only a few of the many texts … Continue reading –>
Among the many things that Daniel and Revelation have in common is their two basic divisions: historical and eschatological (end-time events). Both these concepts are intricately linked in each book. We may view the historical events as precursors, or examples, even if on a smaller scale, of grand and global events in the last days. … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: 1 Cor. 10:1-11, Rev. 12:1-17, Rev. 19:11-15, Eph. 1:20, Rev. 11:19, Rev. 1:10-18. Memory Text: “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne” (Revelation 3:21, NIV). Even the quickest reading of the New Testament … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “As we near the close of this world’s history, the prophecies recorded by Daniel demand our special attention, as they relate to the very time in which we are living. With them should be linked the teachings of the last book of the New Testament Scriptures. Satan has led many to believe that the … Continue reading –>
Read Daniel 6 and then answer the following questions: 1. What does Daniel 6:4-5 reveal about the character of Daniel? What lessons can we take from these verses about how we should be seen? 2. What parallels can we find in this chapter that link it to final events as depicted in the book of Revelation? See Rev. 13:4, Rev. 13:8, Rev. … Continue reading –>
Daniel 3 ended with Nebuchadnezzar’s acknowledging the existence and power of the true God. But knowledge of God and of His power isn’t the same as having the born-again experience that Jesus said was crucial for salvation (see John 3:7). Indeed, the man depicted in Daniel 4:30 was anything but a converted soul. Read Daniel 4:30. What was this man’s problem? See … Continue reading –>
Bible students have long noticed the link between Daniel 3, the story of the three Hebrews on the plain of Dura, and Revelation 13, a depiction of the persecution that God’s people have faced in the past and will face in the last days. Compare Daniel 3:1-6 with Revelation 13:11-15. What are the parallels between these two passages? … Continue reading –>
All over the world, Daniel 2 has helped untold numbers of people come to believe in the God of the Bible. It provides powerfully rational evidence, not only for the existence of God but for His foreknowledge. Indeed, it is the revelation that the chapter provides of God’s foreknowledge that presents evidence for God’s existence. Read Daniel 2. … Continue reading –>
