Revelations 22:12-21

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Read Revelations 22:12-21 Verses for meditation: Revelations 22:12-13, 16, 20-21 ESV: 12 "Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” 16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. Reflect How does it feel to be reading the very last few verses of the bible? What do the proclamations, the last few of them, say about Christ? Come, Lord Jesus! Does this really express our desire? How does the greatest book end, and on what note? But is this really the end? Relate With mixed feelings, I'm writing this last devotion based on the final ten verses of the greatest book, the bible. What a journe...
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Overview of book of Numbers

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Overview of the book of Numbers


Dear friends, as we begin our reading on the book of Numbers, it might be good to note the following characteristics and outline of the book:


1. Numbers starts in the wilderness and ends in the wilderness. Hebrew name for this book is actually “In the Wilderness”.


2. The book of Numbers trace Israel’s journey from the foot of Mount Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land. What could have taken just two weeks became a 40 year journey. 


3. Why did the journey took 40 years? The main issue God had with the first generation of Israelites were their unbelief. Even when Joshua and Caleb came back with encouraging news of the Promised Land, the people prefer to believe in most of the spies, who became afraid at what they saw in Canaan. 


4. The book of Numbers is part narrative punctuated with laws. The laws were a big part of Israel’s life as the author wanted readers to remember that the people were called to be holy even as God is holy.


5. The seemingly circular narrative is intentional. It highlights the theme of how Israel was lost in the wilderness. Despite the harsh traveling, they were back to where they were. They were on the brink of entering the Promised Land, but due to a lack of faith in what God can do, they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.


6. Numbers 1-25 is on the story of the first generation of the Israelites. Numbers 26-36 starts the story of the second generation. The first generation is characterized by unbelief which leads to death. The second generation is characterized by faith which leads to life. 


7. Notice that census were taken at the start of both generations (Chapters 1 and 26). This signifies the “start” for both generations. 


8. Themes you can find in Numbers:


a) Human rebellion against God

b) Divine punishment and God’s faithfulness to His covenant

c) God’s laws in the life of the people

d) God’s divine provision in terms of manna

e) The failure of evil in the face of God’s protection


9. Chuck Swindoll’s overview of book of Numbers Bible chart.

https://insightforliving.swncdn.com/pdf/bible-charts/Numbers-Bible-chart.pdf





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