the-revelation-journey

[the-revelation-journey]

Unlocking the First Verse of Revelation

A Divine Message Revealed!

The Book of Revelation — the very title implies something is being revealed. It is the ultimate unveiling of divine truth.

John’s Revelation vs. Jesus’ Revelation This book is often called “John’s Revelation,” but it’s essential to understand: that it’s not John’s revelation; it’s Jesus Christ’s revelation. John was merely the vessel through which God delivered this message. Through the Holy Spirit, God the Father bore witness to Jesus Christ, and John wrote it down. So, this is the revelation of Jesus Christ, revealing His true nature, His power, and His prophetic message for the future.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave Him to show His servants” — Revelation 1:1 In the first part of verse 1, we see that this revelation is directly from God, given to Jesus, and then passed on to His servant John. The term “servants” here refers to us — the Church, you and me. What is God showing us? He is revealing the truth about Jesus Christ, and importantly, the events that are to come soon. The phrase “soon” reminds us that these things are imminent — they are yet to happen, but they will unfold quickly.

3. “Things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John.” — Revelation 1:1 The latter part of the verse refers to the things that must soon take place. These things might refer to the Antichrist or other end-time events. But here’s the interesting part: It’s been over 2000 years since this revelation was written, and still, many of these events are yet to come. The phrase “must shortly take place” indicates that they are inevitable, and when they do happen, they will unfold rapidly.

Who sent this revelation? God Himself. But notice that God didn’t just send the message — He signified it, which means He gave a sign. In Hindi, the translation says, “और उस ने अपने दूत को भेजकर अपने दास यूहन्ना को यह बता दिया”, meaning He sent His angel with a sign to convey this revelation to John.

Why use a “sign”? Think of it like this: Imagine a girl praying in front of a framed picture with a Bible verse written in Hindi. Now, picture a South Indian person who doesn’t understand Hindi but sees the picture of the girl praying. Even though they can’t read the verse, they can still grasp the message through the image. It’s a universal symbol. This is why signs are used in Revelation — because they transcend language barriers and are accessible to everyone, no matter their background or native tongue. It’s not about words; it’s about what the sign represents. The message is meant for everyone who believes, not confined to any specific language or nation. The sign is the divine revelation of what will happen on earth. For believers, it’s a universal revelation — a sign pointing to the future.

As we explore the Book of Revelation, we realize it’s not just a book about the future — it’s a message for us right now. God gave us this revelation as a sign to help us understand His plan and be ready for what’s coming. The truth about Jesus Christ revealed in this book, brings us hope, warns us, and shows us the ultimate victory.

Let’s take these words to heart and remember that this revelation is meant to guide us in our daily lives. As we await the future, may our faith grow stronger, knowing that Jesus is at the centre of God’s plan.

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