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DECEMBER 29 Reading 363 BABYLON’S FALL Revelation 18–19 “Woe! Woe, O great city, O Babylon, city of power! In one hour your doom has come!” (Rev. 18:10)When Christ intervenes, all the world holds to be important will be and mean nothing at all. Background Babylon. Babylon has both historic and symbolic significance throughout Scripture. BabelContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 28 Reading 362 WRATH POURED OUT Revelation 15–17 “Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever” (Rev. 15:7).God is just in His judgments, however terrible they may appear to you and me. Background Mystery Babylon. AfterContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 27 Reading 361 THE BEASTS Revelation 12–14 “Men worshiped . . . the beast, and asked, ’Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?”’ (Rev. 13:4)Human beings are often deceived by those who appear to be powerful. Background Symbols in Revelation 12–14. We are naturally curious as to who is representedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

DECEMBER 26 Reading 360 NO MORE DELAY Revelation 10–11 “In the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as He announced to His servants the prophets” (Rev. 10:7).The fast-approaching new year may hold the events described in the rest of Revelation! Background Interpretation.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

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”