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Revelation Simplified
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Jesus Will Come Like A Thief
Contributed on Apr 9, 2026
Jesus will come like a thief? Jesus's coming will surprise all of us. That doesn't sound like a good thing... and it isn't for some folks. But for those who look forward to His coming, it will be a mighty good thing. How can we be ready for His 2nd Coming?
A woman was taking her mother out for a drive and her mother scolded her every time she went over the speed limit. But it was HER car, and she was determined to drive as fast as she wanted to. Then she saw the flashing red and blue lights in the rearview mirror, and the policeman pulled her over ...read more
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2. Casting Crowns
Contributed on Apr 17, 2026
Why did the 24 Elders cast down their crowns before the throne? And what does that mean to us?
The first thing that occurred to me (as I read the description in this chapter) was that it said that “The twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying, “Worthy are you, our Lord ...read more
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3. O Sinner Man
Contributed on Apr 24, 2026
For those who have persecuted Christians, a Day of Reckoning is coming. But what exactly does the day of God's wrath on these people mean to us?
In 361 A.D. Flavius Claudius Julianus (also known as Julian the Apostate) became the last non-Christian Emperor of Rome. He despised Christianity and determined to destroy it… but he never got the chance. I read that at the beginning of his reign, as he marched to make war with Persia, his army ...read more
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4. Do Not Be Afraid
Contributed on May 1, 2026
Revelation is a scary book that describes the conflict between God and Satan, and it tells of situations we don’t understand and circumstances we wouldn’t be strong enough to control. But we shouldn't be frightened. Revelation tells us something about God that will help us not to fear.
There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging a foxhole during battle as shells fell all around him. Suddenly his hand felt something metal and he grabbed it. It was a silver cross. Just then, another shell exploded nearby and he buried his head in his arms. Then he felt somebody jump into ...read more
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5. Great Expectations
Contributed on May 15, 2026
What do you think of when you think of heaven? What you think will determine a lot about what you can share with others about your faith.
What do you think about when you think about heaven? I read the story of a little girl who was outside with her dad one night. The only lights were the dazzling stars in the sky. And she turned to her dad and said “If this the wrong side of heaven, and it’s so beautiful, what do you think the ...read more
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6. Remember The Lamb
Contributed on May 22, 2026
John wept because no one was found that worthy to open the scroll. But why did John weep... and what can that tell us about what this passage means to us?
It was a frigid morning in January of 1945 in France. Americans from the 30th regiment were tasked with taking a critical section of woods, but the Nazi forces had no intention of giving up that territory… and the Americans lost ground and were mercilessly cut down by Germans. It was then that ...read more
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7. The Power Of Prayer
Contributed on May 29, 2026
Had you ever thought about the importance of the Altar of Incense? There is powerful imagery portrayed here in Revelation 8 that can make a powerful impact on your prayer life.
In September of 1939, Adolf Hitler’s armies began to sweep across Europe, and 9 months later, they had conquered Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and France. By May of 1940 a half million British and French soldiers were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk. All that remained for Germany to do ...read more