In chapter five of the book of Revelation, the metaphors can begin to become confusing. First, it is important to realize that Jesus is the Lamb. Therefore, it is unhelpful to think of a literal lamb holding a scroll. John is speaking about Jesus. He is reclaiming the Earth. It
The fourth chapter of Revelation marks the beginning of a shift. John’s conversation has been directly with Jesus concerning the seven churches. John’s view now shifts to Heaven. The genre of the book also begins to shift from didactic to apocalyptic. We will explore various types of metaphors
The third chapter of the book of Revelation picks up where chapter two left off. Jesus continues to speak to churches directly under the leadership of the Apostle John. Again, Jesus speaks to situations these churches are going through, and they are unique to those churches. One church is struggling,
In the second chapter of the book of Revelation, John records Jesus talking specifically to the churches under John’s leadership. These churches were subjected to specific types of persecution and faced particular temptations. Jesus speaks directly to the issues they face, encouraging and warning them. Let us read and