Chapter 31 – The End of Time*

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Monday: Read Revelation 1:1-20 (p. 459-461, end at “…seven churches.”)

John sees Jesus standing among the lampstands, which represent the churches. How would your daily life or church service change if you were more aware that Jesus is physically "in the midst" of your community?

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Tuesday: Read Revelation 2:1-7, 3:1-6,14-22

   (p. 461-462, end at “…to the churches.” [bottom of page])

Jesus tells the Ephesian church that they’ve "forsaken the love you had at first." Do you remember the specific joy you felt when you first encountered God's grace? How does that compare to where you are today?

 

Wednesday: Read Revelation 4:1-11 (p. 462-464, end at “…their being.”)

The 24 elders "lay their crowns before the throne” as an act of worship. What "crowns"—achievements, titles, or areas of pride—do you need to lay down in order to acknowledge that God alone is worthy?

 

Thursday: Read Revelation 5:1-14 (p. 464-465, end at “…and worshiped”)

No one was found worthy to open the scroll. And we are told that John wept because the scroll remained sealed. When was the last time you felt a deep ache for God to intervene and make things right?

 

Friday: Read Revelation 19:5-16, 20:11-21:8

(p. 465-467, end at “…second death.”)

God promises to "wipe away every tear." What specific pain or sorrow are you currently carrying that you need to entrust to the One who promises to make "all things new"?

 

Saturday: Read Revelation 21:9-22:21 (p. 467-470)

Jesus says 3 times, "I am coming soon." If Jesus were to return today, what would you be most excited about? What would you feel "unfinished" with?

 

* Chapters and page numbers are from The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Copies are available in the lobby.