Read Revelation 1:10-18. What does Jesus say about Himself there? Jesus appears in these verses, standing in the first apartment of the heavenly sanctuary. The revelation of Him in this role was so great that John fell at His feet in fear. Jesus, ever comforting, tells him not to be afraid and points to Himself as … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Jesus and the Book of Revelation” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the … Continue reading –>
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 –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Daniel and the End Time” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV … 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 –>
