"This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." 1 John 5:3-5
My NIV Student Bible begins the introduction to Jude by first quoting verse 3 - "...I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints."
The recommendation for reading Jude is to not only read it but look up and read his various Old Testament references. After your reading and reflection, what is your opinion of this book?
And, according to this same Study Bible, "it is best to read Revelation one vision at a time, rather than all at once. The seven main visions give a view of similar events from different angles."
Keep in mind, also the condition of the persecuted Christians who first received this book. They needed not a precise calendar of future events, but rather a word of encouragement and hope. They needed faith that, no matter how things looked, God was in charge of history and good would ultimately triumpth. Revelation provides this hope, for them and for us.
Finally, a good Bible dictionary or commentary will clear up much of the confusion about Revelation."
Here's this week's assignment:
Wednesday - read Revelation, Chapters 1 - 3 (The church on earth)
Thursday - read Revelation, Chapters 4 - 7 (The Lamb and the seven seals)
Friday - read Revelation, Chapters 8 - 11 (Seven angels with trumpets)
Saturday - read Revelation, Chapters 12 - 14 (The church persecuted by Satan and the beast)
Sunday - read Revelation, Chapters 15 - 16 (The seven bowls of God's wrat)
Monday - read Revelation, Chapters 17 - 19:10 (Judgment of Babylon)
Tuesday - read Revelation, Chapter 19:11 to the end (Final judgment and final victory)
God's blessings in wisdom and understanding as we read these daily readings.
Are you recording any insights?
My NIV Student Bible begins the introduction to Jude by first quoting verse 3 - "...I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints."
The recommendation for reading Jude is to not only read it but look up and read his various Old Testament references. After your reading and reflection, what is your opinion of this book?
And, according to this same Study Bible, "it is best to read Revelation one vision at a time, rather than all at once. The seven main visions give a view of similar events from different angles."
Keep in mind, also the condition of the persecuted Christians who first received this book. They needed not a precise calendar of future events, but rather a word of encouragement and hope. They needed faith that, no matter how things looked, God was in charge of history and good would ultimately triumpth. Revelation provides this hope, for them and for us.
Finally, a good Bible dictionary or commentary will clear up much of the confusion about Revelation."
Hemerocallis, Daylily, 'Ed Brown'
Here's this week's assignment:
Wednesday - read Revelation, Chapters 1 - 3 (The church on earth)
Thursday - read Revelation, Chapters 4 - 7 (The Lamb and the seven seals)
Friday - read Revelation, Chapters 8 - 11 (Seven angels with trumpets)
Saturday - read Revelation, Chapters 12 - 14 (The church persecuted by Satan and the beast)
Sunday - read Revelation, Chapters 15 - 16 (The seven bowls of God's wrat)
Monday - read Revelation, Chapters 17 - 19:10 (Judgment of Babylon)
Tuesday - read Revelation, Chapter 19:11 to the end (Final judgment and final victory)
God's blessings in wisdom and understanding as we read these daily readings.
Are you recording any insights?
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