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The Revelation of Christ

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2025-07-01 [요한계시록(The Revelation) 1:1 - 1:8]

1	The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
2	who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.
3	Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.
4	John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne,
5	and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
6	and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
7	Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.
8	"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

Thinking & Understanding
Apostle John wrote to the church to share the revelation and prophecy of Christ Jesus?foretelling things to come and offering a blessing to those who read, heard, and kept its words (vv. 1-3). While the Roman emperor may have considered himself lord over the whole world, God is the First and Last true Lord of all. Though the church was under threat from the Roman Empire, the seven churches received grace and peace from Jesus and from the seven spirits before his throne. Jesus, whose death on the cross and resurrection transformed sinners into holy priests, will return to earth to rescue his people for eternity (vv. 4-8).

Who is God?
Vv. 4-8 God is the Almighty one who created all, rules over all, and will ultimately bring justice to completion. There may be times when we may feel helpless and small as Christians facing a world that looms around us. Yet we would do well to remember that God is the Beginning and End of history, and those who participate in the work of his kingdom will share in the blessings of the new creation.

What lesson is God teaching me?
Vv. 1-3 The book of Revelation is a blessing to believers. It is not a book that hides, but one that reveals; not one that frightens, but one that comforts and gives hope. Set aside any preconceived notions about Revelation and take time to meditate on its loving words. As you do, your heart will be filled with joy, thanksgiving, and renewed sense of excitement.

Prayer
Lord, help me live a life that I would not be ashamed of, even if Jesus were to return today.