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BIBLE READING: Revelation 22                                                                                                                     As we come to last chapter of this incredible book, we call the Bible, it is important for us to remember a few things.   First, this book comes directly from God (2 Tim 3.16).   This is His message for His creation.   Next, this book is an epic love story between God and His creation of man that spans thousands of years.   Third, as with any...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 21                                       It was just recently that I was approached by a young student with a very troubled look on his face, so I asked if I could help him.   “Mr. Matt”, he said “Are all sins equal in the eyes of God?”.   As you can imagine this is not the first time that I have been confronted with this question.   However, I knew that I had to proceed with caution to make sure the young man fully understood what I was about to tell him.   I replied, “The short answer is yes and no”, but to clarify I asked him to read this passage.   “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 18, Luke 2, Matthew 1, Revelation 19-20                                                                                                            In ancient history there is a story of a valiant captain whose banner was almost always first into the fight; whose sword was dreaded by his enemies, for it was the herald of slaughter and victory.   His king once asked to see the sword.   He took it, quietly examined it, and then sent it back with this message: “I see nothing wonderful in this sword.   I can...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 20                                                                                                                                          Throughout the book of Revelation, God has encouraged struggling believers to remain steadfast because ultimate victory would be found in Jesus Christ.   Even though the present section is the most debated chapter in R...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 19                                                                                                                 John gives us a view of the Lord’s return and judgement.   His coming can be seen in one of two ways.   It can be greeted as the bride greeting the groom (v1-10), or as one greets an enemy (v.11-21).   It is quite a contrast.                 Those who are prepared for Jesus to ret...

BIBLE READING: Matthew 1                                                                                                              “‘Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel.’ which is translated, ‘God is with us.’” (Matthew 1:23). Jesus, the Son of God, came to this earth, was tempted as we are tempted (Hebrews 4:15), and sacrificed Himself on the cross for the remission of our sins (Acts 2:38). What a blessing it must have been for those alive at the time to be able t...

BIBLE READING: Luke 2                                                                                                               If you are reading these devos on the day they are published, then you are reading this on Christmas Eve. So many people are busy today with family events, cooking, or (hopefully not) last-minute shopping. There is the feel in the air of the little children and the anticipation of Santa’s arrival tonight, and the excitement that brings of Christmas morning. When my first child was born, as with any person, my life was changed forever. From t...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 18                                                                                                                    “’Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird!’” (Revelation 18:2).   Babylon is symbolic of a great enemy of God.   In this symbolism God revealed that all who stood in opposition to Him would taste total defeat.   The world’s al...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 13-17                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 17                                                                                                                                                                          I imagine that most of us studying these home devos live in the United States.   In our society, too often, we opt to keep things at peace.   Usually it’s because we don’t want...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 16                                                                                                                  Many religionists insist that world history will culminate in a cataclysmic global holocaust known as “Armageddon,” followed by the “Millennium”—a 1000-year reign of Christ on Earth. They say that current events in the Middle East are arranging themselves in such a fashion that the Second Coming of Christ is imminent. Of course, this claim has been made repeatedly for m...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 15                                                                                                   Moses was a unique man who had been blessed by God with many wonderful talents.  He had the unique opportunity to be born a Hebrew, but raised as an Egyptian, enabling him to be the perfect choice for God to be the man to lead His people out of Egypt.  He was an exceptional shepherd and amazing leader and the Bible is full of stories that reveal His humble character.  However, one thing that we never typically associate with Moses is his talent as a son...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 14                                                                                                                                                                             As John’s magnificent vision continues, we find on few occasions where a voice from Heaven specifically calls John to “Write this…”.   Every time I read those words my ...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 13                                                                                                                                      Interpretations of the book of Revelation is a lot like opinions…everybody has one.   However, the more I study the book, I have found that the interpretation seems fairly simple; it’s the work that must be put into catching up on the background that makes it so difficult.   For instance, Revelation 13 introduces us to an incredib...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 8-12                                                                                                                                                                                                    As you continue reading once again Revelation 8-12, let me also add that it is very impo...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 12                                                                                                                                                                                                    When we first read Revelation 12 and the story of the woman giving birth an...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 11                                                                                                                                                                 (The following information is taken in large part from Kenny Barfield’s commentary on the book of Revelation)           There are a number of interpretations as to what is the identity of the Temple that...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 10                                                                                                                                                                              The first six trumpets of John’s vision are said to be warnings of the impending judgement on those unbelieving Jews and the Israelite nation.   However, the seve...

BIBLE READING: Revelation 9                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Over the cou...