December 9

Jude Jesus had natural brothers and sisters, siblings from his parents, Joseph and Mary. One is James, the leader of the Jerusalem church. Another is Jude, whom we believe to have written this book of the New Testament. Jude, like many early Christian leaders and like...

December 10

Revelation 1 The first words of this book are, “The revelation of Jesus Christ,” showing us this book is focused on revealing JESUS and His return to reign over the earth. One emphasis is how Christ’s government will overthrow all human, self-sufficient,...

December 11

Revelation 2 Jesus has messages for the churches, writing to the pastors (the spiritual authority) to share with those churches (2:7). Jesus addresses these pastors in regard to the city to which He called them. At that time in history, the church was just starting to...

December 12

Revelation 3 What are you overcoming? Jesus spoke to these seven churches and encouraged them to overcome and to continue to overcome. Is there something He has revealed to you that needs overcoming? Maybe you are doing everything as you should, and you just need to...

December 13

Revelation 4 When interpreting the visions of John, it is best to take it literally whenever possible. Chapter 4 is John’s description of the throne room of heaven. John is living in an earthly body, and is given a spiritual vision. John tries to describe what he is...