Revelation 1
It begins with a clear statement of origin and purpose. Then John addresses the seven churches, offering grace and peace from each member of the Godhead. His greeting is followed by a declaration of concerning the Lord's coming.
At this point John explains how e was commissioned to record the Revelation. When he was in exile for preaching he was in the spirit on the Lord's day when he heard a loud voice behind him. The voice identified itself as "the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last" and then charged John to write what he saw to seven churches in Asia.
Turning to see the voice, John saw seven golden lampstands and in their midst the Son of
Man. Describing the awesome appearance of the Son of Man and his own reaction, John then
records how Jesus comforted and then charged him to write what he has seen and will see.
The chapter ends with the Lord's explanation that the seven stars in His right hand represent
the angels (messengers?) of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands signify the seven
churches themselves.
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So i guess you can call this in introduction to the book and to what will happen in the future.
What would happen if one of you were put into John's place, what would you do?, how would you
react?, it seems that the description of what happens in this part of the book sounds like what
most believers would do. I know this could happen anytime, but i doubt it will for a while,
not in this lifetime.
End of Part 1
4 comments:
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A lot of times I wish the rapture would happen like... as soon as possible. aka, now. or tomorrow. Sounds selfish but I dunno. Do you guys ever think that way?
I can see how it's a problem but really... who DOESN'T want to see God and be with Him in heaven?
Jono rbk (1,2)
i remember going to a sunday school class all about revelations. but that was when i didn't care at all so i have no clue what it was about.
pointless yet again.
anyway i think that way too sometimes. maybe for not the right or same reasons but yea.
-drew rbk(1.2)
Hmm.. for me, I would be a little shocked/surprised. I for one have never see a tangible in your face connection with God. And having Him speak to you and ask you to do something for him.. I would be surprised.
But exactly what Patrick has mentioned, I would humbly follow and do whatever He ask of me.
Brian Yee -> rbk (5,0)
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