The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

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“I Am Coming Soon”

December 31. Reading 365. “I Am Coming Soon” Revelation 21-22 “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life” (Rev. 22:17). God’s final message toRead More …

The Lake Of Fire

December 30. Reading 364. The Lake Of Fire Revelation 20 “Then death and hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death” (Rev. 20:14). Heaven and hell are the ultimate realities. Background The thousand-year-reign. This is the only mention in Bible of aRead More …

Babylon’s Fall

December 29. Reading 363. Babylon’s Fall Revelation 18-19 “Woe! Woe, O great city, O Babylon, city of power! In one hour your doom has come!” (Rev. 18:10) When Christ intervenes, all the world holds to be important will be and mean nothing at all. Background Babylon. Babylon has both historicRead More …

Wrath Poured Out

December 28. Reading 362. Wrath Poured Out Revelation 15-17 “Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever” (Rev. 15:7). God is just in His judgments, however terrible they may appear to youRead More …

The Beasts

December 27. Reading 361. The Beasts Revelation 12-14 “Men worshiped… the beast, and asked, ‘Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?’” (Rev. 13:4) Human beings are often deceived by those who appear to be powerful. Background Symbols in Revelation 12-14. We are naturally curious as toRead More …

No More Delay

December 26. Reading 360. No More Delay Revelation 10-11 “In the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as He announced to His servants the prophets” (Rev. 10:7). The fast-approaching new year may hold the events described inRead More …

Trumpet Call

December 25. Reading 359. Trumpet Call Revelation 8-9 “Woe! Woe! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded” (Rev. 8:13). The certainty of judgment brings home the full meaning of Christmas. Overview The opening of the seventh seal reveals seven trumpets, representingRead More …

Washed In The Blood

December 24. Reading 358. Washed In The Blood Revelation 6-7 “They are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst” (Rev.Read More …

Praise In Heaven

December 23. Reading 357. Praise In Heaven Revelation 4-5 “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise” (Rev. 5:12). All in heaven praise Jesus. Praise Him here on earth! Background The Jews were scandalized that JesusRead More …

Seven Churches

December 22. Reading 356. Seven Churches Revelation 2-3 “These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands” (Rev. 2:1). Today too Jesus walks in our churches. Background The seven churches. Tradition says that John moved to EphesusRead More …