In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 13.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.

Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6 | Revelation 7 | Revelation 8 | Revelation 9 | Revelation 10 | Revelation 11 | Revelation 12

Satan’s power appears very attractive on the surface…but lo, his doom is sure. (Revelation 13:1)
While Satan’s doom is sure…make no mistake of his power on this earth. (Revelation 13:2)
Satan’s deceived the world by drawing their attention away from his future. (Revelation 13:3)
In our blindness to true spiritual realities, we can mistake Satan’s strength for God’s. (Revelation 13:4)
Even Satanic deception is limited by the power of our God. (Revelation 13:5)
Satan has nothing good to say about God or His followers. (Revelation 13:6)
God at times even allows Satan to resist & conquer believers, so He can gloriously triumph in the end. (Revelation 13:7)
Unbelievers are easily duped into worshipping Satan instead of the One True God. (Revelation 13:8)
It’s time to wake up and listen to what God has to say. (Revelation 13:9)
Times of suffering & tribulation call for faith & endurance, not unbelief & retreat. (Revelation 13:10) 
If Satan was a Transformer, he’d definitely be a decepticon. (Revelation 13:11)
All Satanic deceptions appear the same: look godly to draw people away from God. (Revelation 13:12) 
Satanic deceptions wield power that appears godly. (Revelation 13:13)
One aim of Satan’s tricks is to get devotion from people toward himself. (Revelation 13:14)
Resisting Satan’s deceptive schemes can prove dangerous. (Revelation 13:15)
Truly following God (or Satan) definitely marks us one way or another…no matter who we are. (Revelation 13:16)
Being set apart for God or Satan can affect our living in this world. (Revelation 13:17)
Being marked out for Satan sets us apart for man’s (not God’s) purposes. (Revelation 13:18)
Make no mistake: you either follow God or the god of this world. (Revelation 13:16-18)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 12.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.

Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6 | Revelation 7 | Revelation 8 | Revelation 9 | Revelation 10 | Revelation 11

God’s plan to rescue mankind is put on display again. (Revelation 12:1)
His plan has always been near, warring against the spirit of this age. (Revelation 12:2)
The dragon has always stood against God’s plan to save. (Revelation 12:3)
Satan’s desire is to cause as much disruption as he’s allowed. (Revelation 12:4)
God’s plan to save is rooted in a vulnerable child with an amazing destiny. (Revelation 12:5)
God protects and nourishes, at times, even in the wilderness. (Revelation 12:6)
The war of wars is between heaven’s plan and the world system. (Revelation 12:7)
…and the world’s destiny is firmly established. (Revelation 12:8)
Satan’s work is clear: deceiving people on earth. (Revelation 12:9)
God’s salvation, power and kingdom are seen in His triumph over the accuser. (Revelation 12:10)
God’s strength flows through people in Christ’s blood and the powerful Word of salvation. (Revelation 12:11)
Heaven rejoices and earth should fear the short time the devil wields wrath on earth. (Revelation 12:12)
Satan wields wrath by resisting God’s plan to save people. (Revelation 12:13)
Again, God comes to help and prosper His plan’s success. (Revelation 12:14)
Satan tries to resist God’s plan every way possible. (Revelation 12:15)
God always has a way to overcome Satan’s advances. (Revelation 12:16)
Satan resists God’s plan by taking out His frustration on God’s people. (Revelation 12:17)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 11.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.


Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6 | Revelation 7 | Revelation 8 | Revelation 9 | Revelation 10


God instructs His people regarding the specifics of judgment. (Revelation 11:1)
God is in control of His judgment in keeping with His holiness. (Revelation 11:2)
God always warns people of coming terrors. (Revelation 11:3)
God has witnesses before Him that serve Him. (Revelation 11:4)
God’s witnesses have His full backing and protection. (Revelation 11:5)
God can also vindicate His witnesses with miraculous signs. (Revelation 11:6)
Typically, witnesses are met with resistance…sometimes including death. (Revelation 11:7)
The glory of witnesses is the opportunity to die like their Lord. (Revelation 11:8)
Again, all people are made aware of God’s threat of judgment and this is God’s mercy. (Revelation 11:9)
The world’s values ≠ the values of heaven. (Revelation 11:10)
The truth of resurrection is terrifying to a watching world. (Revelation 11:11)
God’s witnesses are meant for the upward call of heaven and vindication before their enemies. (Revelation 11:12)
God’s judgments are awesome and demand He be glorified as the true God of heaven. (Revelation 11:13)
God’s judgments seem to get greater in intensity. (Revelation 11:14)
God’s establishing His eternal kingdom involves His judicial acting. (Revelation 11:15)
All of heaven worships the God of heaven. (Revelation 11:16)
God is worthy of our worship because He’s the παντοκράτωρ — LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. (Revelation 11:17)
God’s wrath will have the final word while the nations rage. (Revelation 11:18)
God’s eternal temple displays His mighty, redemptive splendor. (Revelation 11:19)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 10.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.

Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6 | Revelation 7 | Revelation 8 | Revelation 9

God’s announcement of judgment comes from heaven in majesty. (Revelation 10:1)
God’s message is found in a book. (Revelation 10:2)
God’s voice is loud and unmistakably glorious. (Revelation 10:3)
Some revelations of judgment are too glorious to communicate. (Revelation 10:4)
God’s message is true and consistent with heaven itself. (Revelation 10:5)
God’s message is established on the truth of the eternal Creator. (Revelation 10:6)
God has communicated the truth of coming judgment before–through the prophets. (Revelation 10:7)
The message of God is to be received. (Revelation 10:8)
Sometimes God’s truth has a souring effect, but is always sweet to taste. (Revelation 10:9)
God’s message has the effect He intends for it. (Revelation 10:10)
God’s message concerns all people, everywhere. (Revelation 10:11)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 9.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.


Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6 | Revelation 7 | Revelation 8

God’s judgment prepares for the end. (Revelation 9:1)
The torment pictured in God’s judgment is like a great furnace. (Revelation 9:2)
With judgment comes the sting of sin.  (Revelation 9:3)
God’s people are protected from future judgment.  (Revelation 9:4)
God’s judgment is completely under His control. (Revelation 9:5)
God’s judgment is so horrendous, death is preferred. (Revelation 9:6)
The judgment of God appears like envoys of a king going to battle. (Revelation 9:7)
There’s both a beauty and a ferociousness to God’s judgment. (Revelation 9:8)
God’s judgment sounds like an army going to battle. (Revelation 9:9)
God’s judgment, though restrained, still stings. (Revelation 9:10)
The sting of judgment is unleashed through a king, under God’s sovereign rule. (Revelation 9:11)
God’s judgment are woes…and there’s more to come. (Revelation 9:12)
Again, God’s judgment is tied to worship of Him. (Revelation 9:13)
Judgment is prepared beforehand and unleashed in God’s perfect timing. (Revelation 9:14)
Judgment, prepared specifically, is unleashed on mankind. (Revelation 9:15)
God’s judgment comes through many, many means. (Revelation 9:16)
Fire, smoke, sulfur…these images point us to God’s judgment. (Revelation 9:17)
The actual fire, smoke and sulfure are means of judgment. (Revelation 9:18)
God vividly portrays His judgment through the heads of serpents. (Revelation 9:19)
God’s judgment, which should humble mankind, only hardens them to Him. (Revelation 9:20)
Failure to repent sets us on a course to meet God’s judgment head on. (Revelation 9:21)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 8.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.

Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6 | Revelation 7


The prospect of God’s judgment produces silence in heaven. (Revelation 8:1)
Before God alone is where true and righteous judgment is found. (Revelation 8:2)
The prayers of God’s people are pleasing to HIm, like incense. (Revelation 8:3)
Our prayers rise to God Himself. (Revelation 8:4)
In some ways, God’s judgment will vindicate His people on the earth. (Revelation 8:5)
God’s judgment of the world involves a specific plan. (Revelation 8:6)
Sick of summer’s heat drying up your grass? Be thankful it’s not God’s full wrath being poured out.  (Revelation 8:7)
Sea’s turning to blood? God’s judgment shows His power, just like what He did in Egypt.  (Revelation 8:8)
God’s judgment will unravel creation and created things for His new creation to shine glorious. (Revelation 8:9)
From heaven comes God’s terrifying judgment, affecting all of life’s most basic needs. (Revelation 8:10)
Wormwood = bitter. God’s judgment will have a bitter effect. (Revelation 8:11)
No longer having light & darkness, even God’s judgment points us to true light and life. (Revelation 8:12)
Even in the midst of judgment, God warns people and shows His lovingkindness. (Revelation 8:13)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 7.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.


Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5 | Revelation 6


God’s at work restraining judgment in this world. (Revelation 7:1)
God sets apart all ends to line up with His glorious purposes. (Revelation 7:2)
In some cases, God’s restraint is due to His faithful people. (Revelation 7:3)
God’s work to preserve a people is pictured in complete perfection. (Revelation 7:4-8)
God’s saving work is vast and extensive, displaying His awesome work. (Revelation 7:9)
Salvation is entirely God’s work from start to finish. (Revelation 7:10)
At the sight of God, even angels recognize their smallness before Him. (Revelation 7:11)
God will be perfectly praised for all of eternity. (Revelation 7:12)
God’s people are marked by their purity and perseverance. (Revelation 7:13)
What purifies God’s people is the blood of Jesus Himself. (Revelation 7:14)
God’s people are eternally before Him, eternally protected by Him. (Revelation 7:15)
God will perfectly provide and care for His people in eternity. (Revelation 7:16)
God’s work for His people is secure in our shepherd: The Lamb. (Revelation 7:17)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 6.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.


Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4 | Revelation 5


The Lamb opens the seals and we are told what will happen. (Revelation 6:1)
With seal one, a rider comes to conquer. (Revelation 6:2)
Another seal opened…another word — “Come” (Revelation 6:3)
A sign of God’s judgment: no peace on earth & people kill one another. (Revelation 6:4)
One day, Jesus will exercise perfect judgment on the earth. (Revelation 6:5)
Our money & pleasures will be exposed in God’s judgment. (Revelation 6:6)
More expressions of judgment are revealed from heaven. (Revelation 6:7)
With judgment comes death and many expressions of it. (Revelation 6:8)
Judgment reveals those who are faithful witnesses to God and His Word. (Revelation 6:9)
Faithful servants of God long to see God right wrongs.  (Revelation 6:10)
In regards to martyrs, God has a number to bring to completion. (Revelation 6:11)
Judgment will unravel and expose the wickedness of creation.  (Revelation 6:12)
When God judges the world, we will clearly see His actions. (Revelation 6:13)
In judgment, what seems secure is peeled before an awesome God. (Revelation 6:14)
All the seemingly powerful in this world will one day see their true condition before God. (Revelation 6:15)
The true condition of all before God should be fearing Him. (Revelation 6:16)
On God’s day of wrath, none can stand before Him in themselves. (Revelation 6:17)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 5.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.


Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 | Revelation 4


The future of all things rests squarely in the hands of our Sovereign God.  (Revelation 5:1)
The message from God is that man, in himself, is not worthy to stand before God. (Revelation 5:2)
There’s no other Savior in heaven, on earth or under the earth except for Jesus. (Revelation 5:3)
The exclusivity of Christ should grip the entirety of our being. (Revelation 5:4)
There’s no need to fear the future…Jesus is a worthy Savior. (Revelation 5:5)
Jesus is a perfect Lamb, slain for the sins of those who trust in Him.  (Revelation 5:6)
Jesus is the only One who can rightly relate to God the Father in and of Himself. (Revelation 5:7)
Seeing the relation between God the Father and God the Son should provoke deep worship in all. (Revelation 5:8)
A new song: Jesus is worthy because He’s accomplished salvation for all kinds of people. (Revelation 5:9)
All kinds of people are made acceptable to God through Christ and will reign with Him forever.  (Revelation 5:10)
Jesus’ praise in heaven is loud…because He’s worthy of everything. (Revelation 5:11)
Jesus is radiant in His perfect work and worthy of all we can give. (Revelation 5:12)
One day, every created being will give Jesus the praise due Him. (Revelation 5:13)
Heaven’s witness is “Jesus is blessed” and they worship accordingly. (Revelation 5:14)

In late May, I began 202 days of journaling through the 404 verses of the final book of the Bible, Revelation.  To go along with my personal study and preparation to preach through this book in 2013, I’m trying to tweet something from every verse.  Today I finished chapter 4.  Here’s a compilation of my tweets followed by the reference.


Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3


John’s revelation was open, concerning the future and rooted in exalting Christ. (Revelation 4:1)
Heaven will be a place where Jesus reigns unequivocally. (Revelation 4:2)
Jesus is glorious in majesty and splendor as the exalted Lord of glory. (Revelation 4:3)
Jesus is definitely King of kings and Lord of lords. (Revelation 4:4)
Jesus’ supremacy means He has the power and right to judge at His disposal. (Revelation 4:5)
The rule and reign of Jesus is resplendent and glorious. (Revelation 4:6)
Even creatures around Jesus’ throne are pointing to His majesty. (Revelation 4:7)
Forever we will marvel at the eternal holiness of Jesus. (Revelation 4:8)
The appropriate response of worship to Jesus is to give Him glory, honor and thanks. (Revelation 4:9)
Worshipping Jesus means not only outward allegiance, but laying down “our rights” for His supremacy. (Revelation 4:10)
Because Jesus created all things, He has Creator rights to be worshipped. (Revelation 4:11)