The world system which opposes God and persecutes his people is coming to an end. Those who have been complicit with it and profited from it will mourn its passing. But those who have been invited to the supper of the lamb will rejoice.

19-11-2023 - Friedemann Barinske

The whole world system will come under God's righteous judgment for shedding the blood of his holy people. That is good news that frees us to live radically distinct lives in the present.

14-11-2023 - Lucas Durant

What could motivate someone to persevere in following Christ through persecution, when it would often be so much easier to give up? Revelation 14 gives us a window on two very different final destinations. Those who follow the lamb to victory will sing songs of endless praise. Those who follow the dragon will suffer defeat and endless torment.

05-11-2023 - Lucas Durant

Between Jesus' ascension and his return, the book of Revelation tells us that Satan rages on the earth. Chapter 13 reveals his favourite tactics - he turns the state and false religion into beasts that attack the church. Those who have ears to hear will be able to patiently endure.

29-10-2023 - Lucas Durant

For the "inhabitants of the earth", Satan is a powerful source of horror. For the Christians, he is a defeated enemy. For all his raging, God laughs and Christians are invited to do the same.

22-10-2023 - Lucas Durant

God commissions the church to be His faithful witness to the world, even in times of suffering and persecution. In the life, death and resurrection of the church, God's power is displayed.

19-10-2023 - Lucas Durant

After the 7 Seals reveal God's plan for history with a focus on the redeemed, the 7 trumpets show the same plan with a focus on the "inhabitants of the Earth". God's judgements are already evident in both the natural and supernatural evil we see in our world. It is just severe enough to drive everyone to despair or dependence.

08-10-2023 - Lucas Durant

Amidst all the tribulations that will certainly assail us, Christians are utterly secure. God has set his seal on his people, so that they will not only be preserved through suffering, but also - one day - praise God all the more because of the trials.

01-10-2023 - Lucas Durant

We were made to worship, but who or what will we worship? The secular liturgies of our culture train us to desire and worship the earthly kingdom. The book of Revelation opens a window on the liturgy of heaven and shows us the only one who is worthy of worship. As we join our voices with all creation in praise to him, we find our purpose.

17-09-2023 - Lucas Durant