Apocalyptic
It’s meant to unveil truths, which sounds like it should be fascinating
but it seems a jumble of nonsense.
Apathetic
It is part of God’s word so I know I need to read it but it doesn’t seem to teach me anything about God.
How on earth does it apply to me?
Allusions
So many oblique references to the Hebrew Scriptures, but when you flip back it’s not exactly the same.
It’s hard to get interested.
Awkward
We believe Gods word is full of life and power
which sounds exciting,
but it feels like reading it aloud to kids or unbelieving friends will probably either put them to sleep or freak them out.
Amazing Authentic
But when it comes to carefully studying the Revelation it does reveal the fascinating reality of another realm.
A peek into the throne room, the Lion/Lamb takes the scroll from the enthroned one.
Astonishing Astounding
It shows who God is and what he has done.
Brimming with relevance and things to learn.
Awesome
A multitude washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb,
The slaughtered Lamb who is the victorious Lion.
He who was, who is and who is to come
He is alive for ever and ever
And he holds the keys to death and Hades
Velvet Ashes this week is curious, which reminded me of late last year when the expat woman's Bible study groups started reading Revelation. We had come to the end of one study and choosing what to do next. One of the options was the final book of the Bible, it seemed like most of us weren't that familiar with it. With the help of John Stott, along with Jensen and Barnett we have been working our way through. Hopefully this expresses some of our journey from curiosity and confusion to excitement.
