All things new
Revelation ends as it began, by pointing to Jesus and inviting us to live the life found only in him.
Revelation is a book for our times; in the midst of the chaos of history, as God’s people suffer pressure and persecution, John lifts the veil on a vital truth: the Lamb wins!
Revelation ends as it began, by pointing to Jesus and inviting us to live the life found only in him.
Reading about God’s judgement and victory should both challenge and reassure the church – and spur us on in sharing our faith.
The final cycle of ‘sevens’ takes us back to the start. As things get ever worse in history, still the Lamb wins and the redeemed sing his praise.
This vision challenges us, jolts us into repentance. But it also assures us that victory belongs to the Lamb.
The troubles we see in our world are signs that God wants us to turn back to him – and the church has a vital role in pointing the way.
Christians are subject to the same trials as everyone else, yet there is hope because God is in control of it all.
John’s vision lifts the veil not just on the future but how things are now – which reality calls us to follow the risen Jesus.
Jesus has all we want, all we need – if only we would turn and open the door to let him in.
It’s easy to slip into complacency and settle for an easy life – and miss out on the real blessings God has for us.
Discipleship is not about being right but facing the right way and walking in the right direction: towards Jesus.
The first two of seven letters from Jesus to the church focus on encouragement in persecution and a warning in faithfulness.
John’s incredible vision gives a simple message – Jesus is Lord – and a strong reassurance – the Lamb wins.