31 Dec 2013 - Revelation
The book of Revelation
This is the book of promises - with only one theme that in all and finally Jesus wins. Of all the reasons to choose Christianity - Revelation is the book that promises a continuation after death.
Using CEFC 2010 sermons as a guide to the study of this book which to most people is difficult to read and understand, I will use it to allow the word to speak to me.
Overall view on the book:
1. Reminders from the King - the letters to the churches - Chapters 1-3, a call for us to return to the King
2. Redemption by the Kings - Chapter 4- 5, so that we might worship Him
3. Rise of the King, the main bulk of the book, Chapter 6-18 which has a lot of wars and wrath, but so that we might still trust Him.
4. Return of the King, Chapter 19, so that we are called to expect Him
5. Reign of the King, Chapter 20-22, a call for us to finally celebrate with Him.
The letters to the Churches has generally 6 parts.
1. It is particular address to a church - specific
2. It encourages with a commendation
3. It has a rebuke
4. It has an exhortation
5. It has a warning
6. It has a promise.
I have the plans of man, but Revelation is about the plans of God - a promise of what is to come and how it should end. The perspective is to do and invest in what will come and what will end.
3 things that is only eternal - God, word and the soul of man. Therefore this should be what in all works and investment targeted for and it should be the focus of the effort and time while "passing" through this life. Jesus wins - all that is accumulated here will be lost.
As such, invest in my family - that they too see this eternal God.
Invest in the soul of man - gospel and sharing - that they may hear the eternal word
Invest in word and enrich the soul and the things / heartbeat of God.
I uplift the plans of 2014 to you. Let me see the blessings of what I boldly ask - a double portion of my pay besides m wages.
