Christ’s self-description refers back to John’s vision of the seven stars and seven golden lampstands (Revelation 1:12, 20). There, Jesus told John the stars were the angels (or leaders) and the lampstands were the churches. So Christ is seen, in Ephesus, holding the leaders and the churches in His right hand. He holds the angels. He holds the churches. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
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John was an incredible man with an incredible life story. Peter or Paul he was not. God had a different plan for his life. Paul had traveled and written profusely. Peter had led and taught courageously. John had endured an exhorted lovingly. He is nearing the end of his race when he receives the final book of the Bible - the Revelation of Jesus Christ. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
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The next part of John’s vision has little to do with sight but instead focuses on sound. He hears the voice of Christ, and it is like the roar of many waters. His voice is loud and crushing and beautiful, like an immense waterfall. (1 Minute/400 Words)
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