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A revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him so that He could tell His servants what is now to take place very soon; He sent His angel to make it known to His servant John, and John has borne witness to the Word of God and to the witness of Jesus Christ, everything that he saw (Rev 1:1).
The exalted Christ initially fulfills Daniel’s prophecy when he ascends to sit on God’s heavenly throne (3:21; 14:14), and he will consummately fulfill it by returning to judge his foes, save his people, and usher in his everlasting kingdom (11:15; 19:11–16).
God gave the revelation to Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ made it known to his servants. To show — This word recurs Revelation 22:6 . And in many places the parts of this book refer to each other.
- Introduction. He was a shepherd from Tekoa, a small village in the hill country of Judah, but his message was for the whole house of Israel and the nations of the world.
- Amos 1:1. Who Was Amos and When Did He Minister? The Hebrew name Amos means “bearer” or “burden” and refers to the weighty warning that the Lord commissioned Amos to carry to the kingdom of Israel.
- Amos 1:2. “The Lord Will Roar from Zion” “This introduction was natural in the mouth of a herdsman who was familiar with the roaring of lions, the bellowing of bulls, and the lowing of kine [cattle].
- Amos 1:3–2:16. The Lord Will Pour Out Judgments. Here the prophet Amos forecast the Lord’s judgments upon the Syrians (see Amos 1:3–5), Philistines (see Amos 1:6–8), Tyrians (see Amos 1:9–10), Edomites (see Amos 1:11–12), Ammonites (see Amos 1:13–15), and Moabites (see Amos 2:1–3).
Feb 11, 2024 · The portrayal of Jesus as the Lamb of God in Revelation invites readers to contemplate the depth of his sacrificial love, the magnitude of his redemptive work, and the assurance of salvation that it offers to all who believe.
Yet Paul, writing to the Galatians, proudly declares that “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world” (Galatians 6:14).
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Christ reveals himself throughout his earthly life as the Saviour sent by the Father for the salvation of the world. His very name, "Jesus", expresses this mission. It actually means: "God saves". It is a name he was given as a result of heavenly instruction: both Mary and Joseph (Lk 1:31; Mt 1:21) receive the order to call him by this name.
