Category Archives: Bible

DECEMBER 25 Reading 359 TRUMPET CALL Revelation 8–9 “Woe! Woe! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded” (Rev. 8:13).The certainty of judgment brings home the full meaning of Christmas. Overview The opening of the seventh seal reveals seven trumpets, representing even more severe judgments that areContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 24 Reading 358 WASHED IN THE BLOOD Revelation 6–7 “They are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst” (Rev. 7:15–16).Beyond the judgment lies blessingContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 23 Reading 357 PRAISE IN HEAVEN Revelation 4–5 “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise” (Rev. 5:12).All in heaven praise Jesus. Praise Him here on earth! Background The Jews were scandalized that Jesus should be identified as equal withContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 22 Reading 356 SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2–3 “These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands” (Rev. 2:1).Today too Jesus walks in our churches. Background The seven churches. Tradition says that John moved to Ephesus some 40 years before the BookContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Revelation DECEMBER 21 Reading 355 THE LIVING ONE Revelation 1 “I am the living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive forever and ever!” (Rev. 1:18)To truly understand Christmas we must see Jesus in all His glory. Background Revelation. Revelation is a stunning and powerful affirmation of God’s sovereignty in all things. ThroughContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”