Suffering

4 studies

The One Among the Lampstands

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

Revelation · Day 4

Poor, Hated, and Rich

Revelation 2:8-11

To a church with nothing to boast about and everything to fear, the Jesus who died and came to life says he knows their suffering, sets its limits, and promises a crown that no prison can take.

12 min read · Letters to the Churches

Revelation · Day 12

Four Horses on a Leash

Revelation 6:1-8

When the Lamb breaks the first four seals, riders of conquest, war, hunger, and death gallop out, yet each one moves only because power is given to him, so even the worst forces in history answer to the One who was slain and lives.

14 min read · The Seven Seals

Revelation · Day 18

Two Lamp Stands in the Great City

Revelation 11:1-14

While the nations trample the outer court, God keeps his people safe within and sends faithful witnesses who speak until their work is done, are killed, and are raised by God, so that even the death of a witness is not the world's victory.

14 min read · The Seven Trumpets