Let’s just be honest right out of the gate, shall we? I mean, we’re all friends here. When you think about reading the book of Revelation, you probably have a specific reaction. Be it fear, confusion, intrigue, elation—rarely is “neutral” the response to the grand finale of the Christian scriptures. For some, it brings out the instinct to solve a puzzle, with all the numbers and imagery appearing as pieces we want to try and fit together. For the more concrete thinkers, it might lead to frustration that Jesus’s revelation to the apostle John wasn’t more clear and straightforward. And for those of us who don’t relish the adventure of uncertainty, the book of Revelation can simply feel daunting.
Personally, I find that no other book in Scripture is quite like Revelation, simultaneously bringing up questions and curiosity right alongside the deepest sensations of hope, trust, and assurance. There is a settling exhale that happens when you turn the final page. It doesn’t come with a list of answers to all the questions that have been jotted in the margins. Instead, Revelation offers wisdom, insight, and hope for God’s people so we know how to live with the end of the story in mind. This is not a fuzzy hope for the distant future; Revelation brings the kingdom of heaven into our everyday lives and asks us how we will respond.
I don’t have many guarantees for your journey through this book of the Bible. You might find the finish line of your study has tied up some bows for you. Or you might find you have a whole different set of questions than the ones you began with! You might even find the journey wasn’t as scary as you thought it would be. But I do know this: It will be worth it.
Remember where you’re heading, and ask the Holy Spirit to give you glimpses of the greater story at hand. Beyond all of the imagery and poetry and prophecy—all part of Revelation’s beautiful and intricate tapestry—we are prompted to direct our gaze toward the throne of the only One who is worthy. He is the same one who is the Firstborn of all creation. The same one born in human flesh. The same one who walked dusty roads with fickle disciples and made His way to die on a cross outside Jerusalem. The same one who rose from the dead and now sits at the right hand of the Father. This is Jesus—the Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, the Lion of Judah, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords. And He is coming again.
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Wow! I’m so excited for this
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Just starting today & so excited to start with Revelations!
I want to understand more, can someone please explain to me
what a great introduction! Excited to dive in!
Starting today. Revelation scares me hopefully this helps me to understand what I don’t and bring comfort!!
I have attended classes on Revelations and enjoy refreshers every now and then. It is a story of great hope and preparation! Are we ready?
Revelation scares me so I have not read it. I hope to understand and a this
Starting the study tonight! I’ve been a Christian for 28 years, and somehow have put off reading this book. When I saw that SRT was doing the study, I knew it was time. It always intimidated me, but knowing I have the guidebook and this community makes me more excited than anything! Here we go!!
This gave me so much reassurance. Especially because I’m just now getting back into my bible. Life without God is truly depressing despite the people that try to keep a smile on my face everyday. The distance between me and God is what I was really focused on getting back. This helped a lot.
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I’ve never read Revelation so I am so excited to start this journey with you all and grow in my knowledge of the Lord!
I have learned to love the depth and complexity of Revelations. I can truly say every time I read it I learn something different or something I thought goes a little bit deeper. Excited for the adventure once again and what the Holy Spirit has yet to share.
Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value].
Col. 3:2 AMP
I revisit this verse often!
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I have been going through Revelation verse by verse and learning so much. But it does get difficult at times. Thankful for a community here to help encourage me through the journey
As I have gone back and reflected on this portion of Scripture, to think that John saw Jesus in His Glory! Wow! Truly our eyes are turned to the One who was and is and is to come! I think of the song, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. 7 times he used the word like, so we can comprehend, so we can see Him more clearly and to see how John fell like a dead man, but then Jesus laid His hand upon John, oh, how beautiful, Jesus is so personal with each of us, just like with John, He is the glory and lifter of our head.
It’s been awhile for me being here. When I saw Revelations I had to get the reading guide and go all in. Besides I needed more community too. I miss attending small groups at my former church. I miss SRT❤️
I’m looking forward to reading the book of Revelation. Welcome Baylee and Callie to the SRT Community! ❤️
Just wanted to say this is my first time doing an SRT study and my first day on the app, and reading these posts is extremely uplifting and I’m glad to be part of this!
I’m glad we’re all here together, Callie!
Hey all! I’m new here, and am very excited to join you all. Would anyone mind sharing how you organize reading the actual guide/using the app/listening to the podcast? I’m trying to get a hold of the best way! Thank you!
Hi Donna! Welcome to SRT. I like to hear the podcast fi you about rst thing on Monday before I start the weeks study. Listening to it gives me new insight and helps me dive deeper into the study. Then I read each days study in the book along with the app. That seems to work for me.
This has always been my favorite book of the Bible. I can’t wait to see what this study reveals to me as I read it again.
Hello! This is my first reading with SRT. Revelation often intimidates me and I give up. When I wanted to start these readings I knew He put Revelation as the first one I would’ve apart of for a reason. Amen! Praise The Lord ❤️ Excited to be here!
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These are the promises we live from and for. We will
All Be together. ALWAYS and forever
How sweet that sounds. Come Jesus come
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The technical difficulties got me sidetracked and its late to get back here but looking forward to this study with you all. Revelation is often intimidating to me and feels beyond my understanding. I am currently listening to a weekly sermon series on Revelation from the church my daughter attends as well, so praying that these will all be helpful for me. Love this verse that so fully encompasses our Almighty Lord. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,”says the Lord God, “the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Rev 1:8
Heavenly Father, move in our midst, speak to our hearts, give us fresh eyes, open minds to further understand the greatness of who you are. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen
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Amen. Come Lord Jesus
Looking forward to this study, Revelation has always felt a bit daunting, I’m excited for this study to learn more and better understand it
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AMEN!!! I remember the first time that I read through Revelation and how scared I was… I love to read, and reading Revelation meant that I was at the end… and I hate endings, however, have to finish finishing. I quickly realized that this was just the beginning.
Good evening, new friends. I am new to SRT and this is my first study with you…still figuring it all out. Looking forward to engaging in the study and with this community!
Welcome! This is a great community of women!
Same here! New to SRT sub and honestly surprised at the community love already!
Amen. Praying
First time getting back into the bible, hoping to find more God and less depression medication.
So glad you are here!
Kayla, glad you are here! I will be praying for you. Blessed are those who read aloud and hear and keep what is written. We are blessed!
So glad you’re here. Praying for you Kayla!
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Glad to start a new study with you ladies! Would you pray for my husband his back went out and is in a lot of pain and feels pressure not to miss work❤️
I’m new to the SRT subscription. I read and completed Matthew and Romans on my own. Now, I am so excited to be joining the SRT community in Revelations!
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Welcome or welcome back, sweet sisters!
Lord Jesus open my heart and mind as I read each day. Help me better understand truth and be a beacon of light to others around me. I’m trying to pray more and worry less Lord but humbly I come to you on my knees with so many worries right now. I give it to you Lord. Please help me Amen.
Excited to be in Revelation. I personally find this book hopeful in such an epic way because ultimately, it is about Jesus’s return. I do have to say that part of the reason I find the book hopeful is because my pastor did a wonderful job breaking down this book when we did a Bible study as a church back in 2020. I pray that as we come together as a community to study the book of Revelation, the Spirit guides us and gives us wisdom and understanding of the daily Scriptures we will be reading.
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New to SRT and excited to be apart of what you have here. I finished up John with the podcast and can’t wait to dive in with you for Revelation.
Welcome, Trisha! ❤
I stopped doing SRT at the beginning of the year to read chronologically through the Bible. I’ve almost read through the gospels but I really missed the slower pace here and so I am back. Glad to see familiar voices! Such a great online community.
Glad to have you back, Marya! You are so close to finishing the chronological reading! ❤
What an exciting time together, Sisters! I’m so looking forward to the study with you! The book has some wonderful extras in it. I’m looking forward to digging in.
Blessed Monday!
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Such a hectic morning. An early service service opportunity in the community then No school for the grandkids. 10:00 before I was able to settle and start our advent Revelation adventure. What a blessing! I so look forward to discovering the items God wants me to notice..
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Praying we all approach this exciting study with eager and curious hearts. Holy Spirit, guide us, reveal God to us in a fresh and powerful way that helps us bring heaven to earth knowing You, God, are always with us and eager to give us knowledge, discernment, wisdom and application.
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I feel like Revelation is the “rest of the story” and the transfiguration gives us a tiny little glimpse.
For me the key verses in this portion are 17-18. “… Don’t be afraid. I am the First and the Last, and the Living One. I was dead, but look- I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.”
The Bible Speaks Today says, ” The first and last became incarnate, died and rose and as the living one has power over death and the realm of the dead, and so has opened the doors of the eternal kingdom to humanity.”
“John sees him as G-d; he gives him (Jesus) the striking attributes of deity using the same kind of language as Ezekiel and Daniel use to describe G-d.”
For example:” the voice like the sound of rushing waters” ( Revelation 1:15) recalls the sound of G-d’s own voice as many waters in Ezekiel 1:24 and 43:2. This is from the NIV Application Commentary on the Bible.
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I also loved how in the first chapter of what I consider to be a daunting book describing the end of days, Jesus takes the time to pause and say “Fear not.”
Excited to dive deeper into Revelation with you all! I have read it once before, and am looking forward to gaining a better understanding this time around.
I was so happy to open up the website today to see our new study is Revelation. I wish more pastors would preach the sound doctrine of the end times. Holy Spirit give me a greater understanding through this study.
The coming of Christ makes me nervous. Am I ready? Will I hear a “Well done” or a “Depart from Me, I know you not.” I’m always falling short of sin and then asking for forgiveness. It’s a sad truth. I’m trying because I really want to make it to Heaven and experience eternal peace and love. No suffering, no pain, no sadness. Just peace. And of course I don’t want to experience eternal suffering in Hell.
Everytime it’s thundering and lightening badly, I get nervous. In pray my heart out because I’m af
Natty, thanks for being transparent with where you are. You don’t have to “make it” into heaven. Jesus has provided “the way” through His death on the cross for our sins. His resurrection is proof the Father God accepted His sacrificial death. Your (and my) part is to believe He died for your sins and claim Him as your Savior and Lord. He IS the Way. We can’t earn it – we only believe and receive it. Our enemy enjoys speaking lies to us – don’t believe his lies. Believe God’s Word. John 1:12-13; 3:16-18 plus tons of other Scriptures. When it thunders, let it be a reminder of comfort because you know you are secure IN Christ!!! ❤️
When you know Jesus, you live in relationship with him, and you are already living your eternal life in the here and now. You don’t have to wait for some distant future to be with him. We covered so much of this in the study of the book of John we just finished. Jesus doesn’t want you to live in uncertainty; that is one of the big themes of Revelation, and it is what Jesus also tried to teach his disciples while he was here on earth with them. I hope this helps. We are here to walk through this with you if you have questions. ❤️
YES! He is coming again! Excited to dive into Revelations with you all and gain more understanding! Happy Monday!
Although I sing worships songs from revelation and hear my pastor speak on it from time to time, I have never actually sat down and fully read through revelation myself, very much excited to go through it!
Our blessed hope! Ladies, please pray for my family. My husband had a severe stroke in June. Our two children are disabled, one with severe autism and one with Down Syndrome. My husband is now permanently disabled, complete paralysis on his right side, severe speecg aphasia, and incontinence. Fortunately I’m an RN but we are still in the process of getting federal disability as well as me getting paid for his care. We need financial miracles but I also desperately need help. Please pray people would step up to give me some respite or just have coffee with me. We have no other family with 1000 miles and we cannot move. My parents are disabled and his parents are gone. So we just need God’s mighty hand to move on our behalf. Amen!
Lord bring companionship and help to Angela. Help her to let others know her need. Amen
Angela my daughter is a quadriplegic so I understand to some degree what you are going through. Hugs to you
In the Holy and mighty name above all name’s, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,I pray that that your mercy fall all around Angela right now Father. I pray your so close she feels the breath of God on her face as you go before her and make straight her path that leads her by streams of your living water to quench her soul. Father I ask that you bring total and complete healing to her husband, a miracle so big that even doctors and neighbors beging to believe in you! Father, send her an army to minister to her, provide respite, hold her hand and to walk beside her through this journey. I ask that you bring favor for the disability claim to quickly be processed and respite to be given as she walks through this. Give her new wisdom and knowledge daily to steward this season well and send her sister’s in christ to fill her up so she can continue to poor into her family. Let community and a new spiritual family rise up around her that brings incredible beauty out of these ashes. In your precious name father, let your countenance be on her, turn your face toward her and bless her indeed. Let her know that you see her and will not forsake her, you have heard her cry’s and your arm has not been shortened. Even through this you will bring glory and beauty, you will strengthen her and uphold her with your victorious right hand. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Beautiful prayer, Mandy. I echo her words, Angela. ❤️
Lord hear this cry for help!! Thank you for already going before Angela with your Promise to be her Sufficiency!
Thank you Father for providing this fellowship of believing sisters to encourage and stand with and intercede with Angela. We praise Your Holy Name for making a way for Your Grace and Peace to fall in this family’s life ! To Your Glory and their good !! Amen
Praying for friends to come along side you Angela. So sorry this is happening. We are here to lift you up to Jesus who sees YOU!
Angela, Praying peace, comfort, and wisdom over you as you navigate care for your husband and take care of your two disabled children. Your days are certainly full of responsibilities and I pray someone comes along to share a moment with you or give you a respite. Blessings today to you as God reveals himself to you and you sense his presence.❤️
Praying these powerful prayers along with these sweet sisters, for you and your family.
Praying Angela. So sorry for the overwhelming weight you are carrying. The Lord sees and hears. May God open doors for practical support, respite care, financial provision, and compassionate people who will show up with presence and kindness. Have hope and cling to it sister. Hope fiercely in His promises. It will break through any traps of despair.
Amen. Praying
You could join the ‘SRT SHE’S’ FACEBOOK page RHONDA J opened for us. It is a private group. Just answer the question for acceptance and you’re in! ❤
Angela, we will be praying for you and your family. If you have Facebook, please join us on our SRT Facebook page.
Praying for you now Angela..
Angela, I will be praying for all these request. Your days and nights must be so full as you care for your family. May God provide for all your needs both financial and emotional. I’m glad you are here studying with us.
First study with this group….Can’t believe it’s Revelation…Gulp! Ha. Blessings all~
Welcome, Donnette We will all gulp together! ☺❤
Warren Wherever notes:
“The Gr. word from which the Eng. word “apocalypse” comes lit. means “to uncover, or to reveal.” When it refers to a person, it means that person becomes clearly visible (see Introduction: Title; cf. Luke 2:30–32; Rom. 8:19; 1 Cor. 1:7; 1 Pet. 1:7). Jesus Christ.
The gospels unveil Christ at His first coming in humiliation; Revelation reveals Him in His exaltation: 1) in blazing glory (vv. 7–20); 2) over His church, as its Lord (chaps. 2, 3); 3) in His second coming, as He takes back the earth from the usurper, Satan, and establishes His kingdom (chaps. 4–20); and 4) as He lights up the eternal state (chaps. 21, 22). …
This is the only biblical book that comes with a blessing for the one who listens to it being read and explained and then responds in obedience. …”
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Today, the 7 spirits stood out to me. See Isaiah 11:2 for understanding on that.
1) The Spirit of the LORD
2) The Spirit of wisdom
3) The Spirit of understanding
4) The Spirit of counsel
5) The Spirit of power
6) The Spirit of knowledge
7) The Spirit of the fear of the Lord
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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SONG SHARE:
Phillips, Craig & Dean – Revelation Song
How have I not known the 7 Spirits referred to??! What a good study this is going to be with my She’s!!
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Love that song… and seven spirits… wow! Thank you!
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Good morning Sisters ❤️
I didn’t know what study was going to follow the Gospel of John and when I saw “Revelation” today…I had a feeling of unabashed elation fill me!!
I have read it enough times to know what’s coming but… somehow, I feel God telling me there will be so much more in it this time around!!
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❤️ Yes please, Lord Jesus, convict my heart that You are coming soon and I cannot live a day without this knowledge, being so slack in my following of You ❤️
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So happy to be on this journey with you, sisters!!
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PRAYER REQUEST: The next chapter for our 3 year old is right around the corner — please pray God’s perfect outcome re: adoptive family(ies) for him with/without his sibling(s) as Jesus sees fit
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PRAISE: This past weekend, we got to see the two kids who were adopted out of our home ~ 5 years ago….one of the very hardest times of my life!! It was so beautiful to be able to see them and I thank God and their parents for arranging the time.
Praying sister. Oh I don’t know how you do this. My fragile mama heart won’t be able to say goodbye.
I agree! Somebody special for sure!! Thank you for caring for these precious kids that need people like you!!
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Oh brother!! My phone / the website is acting up!!
I’m giving MERCY and RHONDA J each a heart ❤️ and just ask for continued prayers as I sit in awe of the rest of YOU, my sister’s….and what God is doing!!!!
Good Morning, Everyone!
I’m so grateful to be part of this amazing group—and I’m excited to begin our journey through the Book of Revelation together. This is my first time reading along in a community setting, and I’m looking forward to learning, reflecting, and growing with each of you as we explore this powerful book.
Thank you for creating such a welcoming space. I’m here with an open heart and eager spirit, ready to take in all the wisdom and insight this study has to offer.
Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful week ahead
So glad you are here, SHELLY! ❤
Thank you!
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Hi Shelly ❤️ so lovely that you join us.
Yes, welcome Shelly, what a sweet introduction!
Excited for this study and better insight into Revelation. Remember the focus is on Jesus! That is a great reminder for me to not be caught up in all the imagery.
Praying for you all! Have a blessed week!
Keep sharing! It helps me tremendously!
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With all the studies I have done, I have never study Revelations. It has always felt scary to me. I’m looking forward to doing this study with all of you.
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1 Thessalonians 4:13 & 16 give me great comfort.
13 We do not want you to be uniformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.
16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are still alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
Oh man, has it been a while! I just felt like seeing what you all were reading this morning – and lo and behold, it’s Day 1 of a new study. I love when the Holy Spirit prompts my heart! And this is so timely as me and my kids (we homeschool) had just went on a rabbit trail of Revelations last week when my third born (9 year old girl) asked about dragons. Naturally I looked for a biblical direction with the 7 headed dragon and off we went.
For those who know a little of my story with my dad’s and mother in law’s journeys with Parkinson and Dementia, respectively, I wanted to let you know that they are both now with the LORD. My dad passed April 30th and we immediately were immersed in my MIL’s quick demise. She passed September 6th. It has been such a heavy year and we are just getting to a place of feeling “normal” in terms of everyday life, but the heaviness of grief as we face such a family-filled season is felt very much. Thank you to all who prayed in the past for us. I have missed you all. It’s good to be back!
I’m sorry for your losses Molly. I understand as we lost my FIL and BIL all with in a week of each other. My MIL is one strong woman.
Wow, MOLLY ROHRER!
THAT is a LOT…. praying for you as this season of joy, celebration, and noticing the ’empty seats’ …I pray you will receive overwhelming comfort!!❤️
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Please feel free to share any insights you gleaned from the rabbit hole through Revelation that you took with your kids!! :D
So we watch the Bible Project’s video on Revelations and also their video on Apocalyptic Literature. We also like the AI Bible videos for my visuals. I reminded them that all good stories have a “good guy” (Protagonist) and a “bad guy” (Antagonist) and that all can be traced back to the good vs evil of the Bible. They are “good” stories because we already innately know of this paradoxical concept.
Welcome back Molly. Hugs and love.
I have missed you here even though of course I have kept up with your posts on FB! You know how much I love you and your insights so I’m happy you are back at such a perfect study!! (And how God prompted you on day 1!!)
It’s SO GOOD to see you here again, Molly! condolences to you and your family and prayers for strength to get through the holiday season. ❤
People get ready – Jesus is coming! He is coming again, indeed. But…do we live our lives everyday as if we believed He is coming?
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This is what I strive for in my walk with God – to live with a mindset that Jesus could come today and I need to be walking my faith as if He was.
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That means I need to be mindful of what I say, what I do, how I react.
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It means I need to be walking in obedience to Him – going into the world, bearing fruit and seeking Him for the strength to do it!
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Jesus is coming, but so much of the world is not ready. So many still need the Savior. May their eyes be opened and may they turn from darkness to His marvelous light.
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@A. Walton – praying that the clot in your moms leg with dissolve and that God will give her protection and complete healing.
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Happy Monday She’s – it’s good to see you here, and so glad the study finally came up!
Good morning, Sharon Jersey Girl
I really feel what you’re saying—I’m right there with you. I want to walk that walk too, but I know there are still areas in my life that aren’t quite ready. I’m just wrapping up the Experiencing God study by Henry, Richard, and Mike Blackaby, and whew… it’s been powerful.
Two statements that really hit home for me are:
✨ “Obedience is costly to us and those around us. We cannot know and do God’s will without paying the price of adjustment and obedience.” ✨ “We cannot stay where we are and go with God.”
Those words have been sitting heavy on my heart—in the best way. They’re stretching me, challenging me, and reminding me that growth often comes with discomfort.
Grateful to be walking through this season with a community like this.
Growing pains, SHELLY, yes! Thanks for sharing that quote!
❤ amen, Sharon! Reminds me of the song: Walk with Jesus by Consumed by Fire.
Yep, that’s what I started singing in my head! We just live in song world don’t we?!! :)
I think we do, Rhonda! ❤
Jesus is coming back soon! The time was near then and it is nearer now. I did some deeper digging. 1 Thessalonians 5 pairs well with these chapters. The Day of the Lord is a terrifying thought to those who don’t know Him. The urgency of sharing Him is was feels important as I read this first chapter. Let us go in confidence and work in our gifting as we feel led by His Spirit. Let us not neglect the time we have here. Let us keep pressing forward and making Him known.
Amen! ❤ Hope to see more of you, too! ❤
Amen Michelle ❤️ Miss your wisdom and comments.
Very true. Amen❤️
Looking forward to joining into this study with all of you. I’m going to be traveling next week and then again the week after. Ugh. I love being home in my own quiet time space and was looking forward to that.
We have had some unexpected changes with our family Thanksgiving. It has really caught me off guard and I am dealing with anger. Appreciate your prayer for that. Goodness I am so weary of dealing with this human sinful tendency of anger, it can take such a deep root in my soul.
Praying that God will remove the anger from your heart and fill it with His love and forgiveness. ❤️
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One of my favorite verses is Ezekiel 36:26. I direct that verse at myself quite often! He will remove our heart of stone.
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Good morning CINDY JORDAN,
I’m sorry to hear about the changes and the anger that is hovering…I pray that it won’t take root and that nothing will “steal” your Thanksgiving from you.
I definitely agree that I like being in “my spot” as I study and find travel / busy seasons can often keep me out of the comments but…. perhaps, as we head into Revelation, it will add to the “adventure” of it and that different parts of the book will stick with you, remembering “I remember I was at the ___ airport gate…” OR “We were at ___ rest stop when I read ___(part)___”
Summary: This long-winded sister is praying this season will be more blessed than you can imagine :D
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Praying Cindy that the peace of God will wash over you and calm your heart and mind when the storm of anger roars up from within. Five deep breaths (or ten) and a prayer of Psalm 23 usually changes my mood instantly (I do this often when I drive lol).
Thank you – this is so helpful
Interesting that usually the first day of new studies has many comments and new peeps, but not today. (insert scratch head emoji)
I had trouble accessing on the web directly and had to go through the email SRT sent this morning. That could be part of the reason.
I had to keep coming back and hitting the menu for the new study to pop up. It kept saying the current reading plan was John. I just happened to have enough time to do this today.
I think it’s because it wasn’t available until just a little bit ago?? For some reason it wasn’t available.
Hi Traci!
We are working to resolve this issue and hope to have Revelation Day 1 on both the app and website soon! Please keep checking back!
GM She’s! New Study! Revelations! I wish I had the study book, as a matter of fact I was thinking I sure wish I had done all the books from the beginning a decade a go! What a library of studies I would have! Mari V mentioned she is going to start as well!
We did Revelations at church this summer but I felt like it was really weak. And I’ve read it a few times before that, but you glean new revelations every time! And as we get closer and closer to the rapture, we have to be paying attention to this book. It matters. Can you imagine reading the very book of life from our Heavenly Father, and not reading the ending?!
I know SRT will provide a great take on Revelations! And your insights will be wonderful as well! Don’t be hesitant to share your thoughts and questions, for if you have them others most likely do as well! :)
My pastor started this book the same as Lindsey stated…beyond all the imagery and prophecy we should keep our focus on Jesus! He is the Emphasis, the One, the main character that we don’t want to get distracted from. Although I often wanted to hear more Hell and Fire preaching from him, you know- the..you better straighten up or your not getting to heaven- kinda of scare or WAKE UP Christians kinda sermon- staying close to Jesus is our safe place. And waiting for his glorious return is our heart’s desire! And with the attitude and awareness of time is short, we should want to share with urgency to the world. It really comes naturally if we “get it!” This book shall help with that in combination with John!
Come, Jesus Come! A great and recent popular song! Love all the different singers!
Great encouragement for those who may feel intimidated.by all the symbolism. I, too, felt that way until I did Jen Wilkins’ study. I know SRT will guide us well.
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I have a new(to me) sing for your jail ministry:
Rebel Redeemed by Rebel Redeemed 316
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Oh how i want to do this study by Jen Wilkins. I really like her teaching style.
❤ It helped me overcome the ‘fear’ of studying Revelation. ❤
It’s sounds good to me too, just don’t know how to add another!
Caroline…I think I would have to get the physical one!! To hold, to keep.
You could still get the digital book and have it immediately. I just got mine with my subscription box.
I have all the books on a shelf in a little library area we have! I need to look back at my notes and see how far I’ve grown..or not..
Yes, I always think of you having them all!! That would be amazing!! Do you write in them all, or in a separate notebook!! So many of my books I want to keep pretty!
I write in all of mine. My journals aren’t nearly as full as they used to be because I do so much of my journaling in my SRT books—especially since I started a subscription a year ago. I love it!
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GM sweet sisters! It has been a long time since I was with you. It has been a rough year health wise for Gene and me. I found a wonderful new pain doctor and finally I’m at a very good place with my back pain. I’ve missed each of you and look forward to being with you again!
I just completed a study of Revelation with our ladies at church. This study will build on what we learned.
Gene’s dementia and physical condition are declining. Please keep both of us in your prayers❤
Continuing to pray for you both, praise God that your back pain is easing.
Praying, dear sister ❤️
Oh, LINDA, I’m so excited for you and that you are able to join us!! Continued prayers! ❤
Oh Linda praying.
I’m looking forward to this study and unpacking Revelation!
Reading about our future hope as Jesus revealed it to John is going to be an adventure! We don’t have to understand it all, just be assured that we will be blessed for reading it (Rev. 1:3).
Absolute AMEN! This book is ALL ABOUT HOPE! ❤
Yes and amen! Looking forward to this study. My pastor did a series recently on just the letters to the churches, but looking forward to studying the entire book.
Remember where you’re heading, and ask the Holy Spirit to give you glimpses of the greater story at hand. Beyond all of the imagery and poetry and prophecy—all part of Revelation’s beautiful and intricate tapestry—
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I love this!
As I sit here in my hotel room, I am thinking and remembering my cousin, this statement warms my heart..
I do indeed remember where he is heading, indeed where he is.. and indeed, praise God, where he is now..
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You know, we went along to his church yesterday, what a welcome.. the legacy of a good man, a God fearing man, a brother to those around and within the church.. ne who had served and served well..
But here’s the thing, that was beautiful in itself..
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BUT GOD..
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This life is not our only story, there is another greater one ahead and Revelation tells us this.
For all the good we do here on earth, by the grace of God, we will get, as my cousin is experiencing now, I believe so deeply.
It is well.
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Looking forward to this study withyou all.
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BUT GOD.
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It is well..
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Happy Monday, my dears. Praying for you all in Thanksgiving for your love and prayers and kind words..♥️
Today we are going to empty my cousins flat.. please pray.. thank you..♥️
Praying for you and your family.
Praying for you and your family as you face that daunting task which I’m sure will bring up loving memories but also a sadness knowing he is gone. ❤️
Amen to that! Praying ❤️
Praying Tina.
Praying, dear sister, for strength to handle all the memories to come with this clean out. Hugs! ❤
“This life is not our only story, there is another greater one ahead and Revelation tells us this.”
AMEN, AMEN!
Hallelujah sister ❤️
What an encounter with the Son of God! And His voice … we’ve read about Jesus speaking in kindness, in healing, in indignation/anger, in teaching, in prayer. Here, his voice is described ‘as the sound of many waters’ (NKJV) , in other words, loud to the point of nearly deafening. Thinking of a waterfall crashing down, beautiful yet you can hardly hear yourself think.
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Things which must shortly take place …. for the time is near (NKJV)
Soon …
John is setting the stage for straight talk, prophetic words and a stern warning…making it clear that He is real, sisters, the opportunity to come to Him won’t always be available and you for sure don’t want to miss it.
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Praying for the doubters, the lost, the prodigals, the rejectors, the backsliders and the unreached. Lord, may they come to know you. Today.
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Another almost oldie coming to mind, Soon And Very Soon, Andrae Crouch, 1971
Also:
Stepping On The Clouds
Midnight Cry
Meeting In The Air
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SAMANTHA M – praying for restored health, marriages and families
DW – praying for all who love this young family and are grieving the loss of the husband/dad
A WALTON – praying for your mom
TINA – thankful, sister, for your safe trip. Praying for you and family as you prepare and attend the funeral, and for each of you in the emptying of his flat and the memories that will come to mind during that process.
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