Revelation · Section 1 of 10

Prologue

Revelation 1:1–20 · days 1–2

Revelation opens with its title, a blessing for those who read and hear it, and a greeting from Jesus Christ, "who is and who was and who is to come." John then sees the risen Christ walking among seven lampstands. Before any beast or bowl appears, the book wants us to see Jesus.

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Revelation · Day 1

The Unveiling of Jesus

Revelation 1:1-8

Before a single vision appears, John tells us what Revelation is: an unveiling of Jesus Christ, from the eternal God who holds all of history, written for ordinary Christians to read, hear, and obey.

14 min read · Prologue

Revelation · Day 2

The One Among the Lampstands

Revelation 1:9-20

On a prison island, John sees the risen Jesus, blazing with the glory of God, holding his churches in his hand and walking among them, and the One who terrifies him is the One who says, "Don't be afraid."

14 min read · Prologue