"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."
Today's lesson is the beginning of our study into probably the most studied book of the New Testament. There is a reason why Revelation is the most studied book, and that reason is quoted in today's lesson; "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."
In that quote, Jesus promised a blessing to all who study and obey the guidance of this book.
I will readily admit that of all the times I have studied it, the vast majority of its meaning still remains a mystery to me. But, if for no other reason that to receive the promised blessing, we should, and will, continue to study every element of it until it becomes clear.~
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