Category: Revelation

1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.” 2 So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the…

10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Setting the Scene for Revelation 2:10 In…

7 Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, Setting the Scene for Revelation 12:7 In Revelation chapter 12, the scene opens with a great war unfolding in heaven. The forces of good and evil are engaged in a fierce battle, with…

21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. Setting the Scene for Revelation 22:21 The scene in Revelation 22:21 takes place in the heavenly realm, specifically in the presence of God and the Lamb. Surrounding them are the redeemed saints, angels, and all those who have been faithful to the end. The…

Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. Setting the Scene for Revelation 3:9 In Revelation chapter 3, we find a scene…

13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Setting the Scene for Revelation 22:13 In Revelation chapter 22, we find ourselves at the culmination of the Bible’s apocalyptic vision. The scene is set in the heavenly realm, where John, the author of Revelation, is receiving…

18 This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666. Setting the Scene for Revelation 13:18 The scene in Revelation 13 is set in a vision that the apostle John had on the island of…

14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. Setting the Scene for Revelation 3:14 The scene in Revelation 3:14 takes place in the city of Laodicea, a wealthy and prosperous city in ancient Asia Minor. The verse…

8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Setting the Scene for Revelation 1:8 The scene in Revelation 1:8 is set in the island of Patmos, where the apostle John finds himself in exile for his faith. It is…

17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. Setting the Scene for Revelation 3:17 In Revelation chapter 3, we find a scene set in the ancient city of Laodicea. The city is known for its wealth and prosperity,…