DAILY MANNA - Revelation and Leviticus: The First Verse
Revelation 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ…
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as far as we need to go. One reason people have trouble with the Book of
Revelation is because of the symbolism and cryptic sayings. But the primary
reason is because they are looking for the wrong information. They want to
know: What does 666 mean? Who is the beast? the false prophet? the antichrist?
What are all those ugly things coming up out of the abyss and those three
spirits like frogs? What does all that mean? They are focused on the wrong
things. And, consequently, they miss what the Book of Revelation is all about.
The key that unlocks the Book of Revelation is given in the first words: The
Revelation of Jesus Christ… ...more
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We are interested in the mysteries spoken of in the Word of God. They are the truths and Kingdom concepts hidden in the Scriptures. The Greek word for "mystery" is mysterion; it means "a thing hidden, a religious secret, or that which is not obvious to the understanding." It occurs 22 times in the King James Bible. We will not look at every passage of Scripture where it is found, but we will examine enough to sharpen our desires for the Word of God.
God's Word is not laid bare for just anyone. His Word is for those who are hungering after Him, and it is the hunger for Him that will begin uncovering the veil over the Word of God.
We will begin with a portion of Scripture in John chapter seven. Here we will see Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles in the midst of a multitude, yet hidden. As such, He is an example of a mystery.
