One Thousand Years

In today’s Bible reading*, John uses the term “a thousand years” to describe several things. This is the only place in the Bible that mentions “a thousand years” with regard to the End Times. One of the most important things to do in reading, studying, interpreting, and ultimately applying the Bible is to read it…

Great Rejoicing in Heaven

In today’s Bible reading, there is great rejoicing by a vast multitude of people even before the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords defeats the beast and his sign-performing false prophet. Over and over, John hears the cries of God’s people, “Hallelujah!” as they praise God, hailing Jesus as the conquering King. “After…

Come Out and Be Separate

In today’s Bible reading*, John records the fall of Babylon the Great. I won’t go into the theories of what Babylon the Great is. But I will point out the command from God for His people: Come out and don’t participate in the sin of the world. (Revelation 18:4-5) While the rest of the world…

Difficult Words

In today’s Bible reading*, John says something that is difficult to grasp. “These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast. … For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his plan by having one purpose and to give their kingdom to the beast until the words…

Seven Bowls Are Poured Out

Things continue escalating in today’s Bible reading*. Seven angels pour out seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth. First Bowl: Painful SoresSecond Bowl: The sea turned to blood and all sea life diedThird Bowl: Rivers and springs became bloodFourth Bowl: People are scorched by the sun. They blaspheme the One who has power over…