WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF EXILE & RETURN: A TIME TO BUILD LESSON 6
- God always prevails
- God will never abandon His people
- God is sovereign
- God is the judge of humanity
- God limits evil
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Friday’s Digest BSF Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 5
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF EXILE & RETURN: A TIME TO BUILD LESSON 5
- The wicked will suffer for their evil acts
- God’s kingdom endures forever
- God’s presence and purpose are in every circumstance
- We must trust God’s will, ways, and sovereignty
- God is everywhere
- God knows everything
- Spending time with God is never wasted
TAKE AWAY: God is with you, knows you, and has a plan for you.
Friday’s Digest BSF Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF EXILE & RETURN: A TIME TO BUILD LESSON 4
- Only God is worthy of our trust
- Only God can deliver righteous judgment
- Believers always have God with them
- God presence gives us courage
- God knows our purpose and our hearts
- God uses all of our moments for His purposes
- God is faithful to the faithful
- God uses whatever it takes to get our attention
TAKE AWAY: Everything good we have and hold is from God.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing His People
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing His People
13) Transformative
14) He is calling me to follow more of His plan for my life rather than my plan for my life. I need to cut out what I think I need to do and follow what He wants me to do instead.
15) This is a tough one. There were so many good lessons. The most convicting message for me was how mercy and justice are up to God. He grants us mercy out of His great love for us. He deals out justice; not us.
16) Dear Lord, thank you for your relentless pursuit of my heart and for directing my path to be your path. Let me always follow you to the ends of the earth and beyond. Amen.
Conclusions to BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing His People
I love studying the book of Revelation. I believe it is the most understudied book in the Bible, but it’s also one of the most important books. It’s worth the time to understand its meaning and its grace to all of us. It has so much to offer, and every time I study it, I believe I am more knowledgeable in the Word.
I hope you have enjoyed this study of the Book of Revelation as much as I have and have gained maybe a bit from my answers and online Bible study here.
I am so very much looking forward to next year and the People of the Promise: Exile and Return, and I hope you all join me here as always.
I will once again be doing WordGo studies at some point this summer after a bit of a break. I will post those studies and dates I choose in advance, so you can join me if you like.
God bless, and have a wonderful summer!
Here are two of my favorite book of Revelation videos as a reminder of all that we covered in the past year.
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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 5: Facing Forward
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 5: Facing Forward
11) I think I was more open to speaking to others about the consequences of not turning to Jesus. It’s easy, as Christians, to assume that everyone knows that if they don’t accept Jesus, they will face eternal damnation, but oftentimes, many don’t know this. I hope that being closer to God and Jesus overflows into my daily life and therefore into others’ lives as they see my example.
12) I’m always challenged by my actions and attitude towards others because it is hard to put others first and see them as they are rather than as I want them to be. I learned to pray more through it and put my faith in God to work in the situation.
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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 4: The Next Generation
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 4: The Next Generation
8 ) I did not have kids in the student program.
9) N/A
10) N/A
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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 3: Studying the Bible in Community
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 3: Studying the Bible in Community
6) I did an online group where we listened to our local BSF leader but did the study on our own. Luckily, you all are my community, and I love sharing and learning with and from you all!
7) A lot. I love praying for others, and I feel so blessed when asked to do so. Please keep asking me to pray for you all!
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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 2: Magnifying God
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 2: Magnifying God
3) It’s so amazing that we have the word of God and we can read it and study it any time we want. The book of Revelation is so full of hope that it is essential reading. I feel blessed to have a God that loves me so much to give me His Word, the future, and promises. So amazing!
4) This is my second time studying the Book of Revelation with BSF and I feel like this go-around I got so much more from it. I understand the hope and the End Times so much better. I understand His plan. And, I do believe I understand His will for me a bit more. God is holy and pure, intolerant of sin and evil. Understanding that aspect of His character gives me a deeper understanding of Revelation.
5) I feel I can be more open with Jesus in terms of prayer. I feel I am more grateful and appreciative. I feel closer to Jesus. Any time I’m in the Word, I feel I grow closer to Christ the tiniest bit. I am grateful to BSF for these great studies so that I can grow closer to Christ
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 30, Day 2: Magnifying God
I feel like the Book of Revelation is the ultimate magnification of God because it is where His plan is finally consummated through Jesus and His overall plan for the world.
It’s just so great and magnificent that it’s hard to put into words.
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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 29
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 29
- Seeking holiness should be our life-long goal
- We will be rewarded according to what we’ve done
- We are saved by God’s grace through faith in Christ alone
- Jesus loves us
- His purposes for our lives are always good
- Standing with Jesus is always right
- We must seek constant refreshment with Jesus
- Jesus satisfies us now and forever
TAKE AWAY: Jesus is our greatest reward!
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 29, Day 5: Revelation 22:6-21
Summary of Revelation 22:6-21
John goes to worship the angel who revealed these sights to him. The angel tells him only God should be worshipped. Jesus tells John to let those who do wrong continue to do so, as well as those who do right.
Jesus speaks, telling John he is coming soon and will give each person according to what they have done. Blessed are those who wash their robes/do his commandments. They will have the right to the Tree of Life and to enter the New Jerusalem. Outside are unbelievers and evil-doers. Jesus sent his angels so that John could give his testimony to the churches.
The Spirit and the bride extend an invitation to all to come. John then warns people to not add or take away from this prophecy or face consequences.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 29, Day 5: Revelation 22:6-21
12) It definitely reminds me that we don’t belong on this side of heaven. I need to constantly be aware of those around me who don’t believe or who I am unsure if they believe and just talk about Jesus more and give him the credit more.
13) The book of Revelation is definitely challenging. It has some dire/eternal consequences in it if you don’t choose Jesus. I am challenged more to evangelize more and just be aware of and think of others more when it comes to salvation.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 29, Day 5: Revelation 22:6-21
Love this book! I wish pastors would preach more on it, but I think they are afraid to turn others off. Yet, there is so much richness here and so much hope to focus on!
End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 29, Day 5: Revelation 22:6-21
Jesus is speaking when he says that he is coming soon and blessed are those who keep these words.
Quickly here could mean “suddenly” in the original Greek.
This is the second time John worshipped an angel Revelation 19:10 as recorded in Scripture.
Nothing created should ever be worshipped. Only God and Jesus.
Angels worship God, too (Hebrews 1:6)
The warning could either be from the angel or from Jesus.
Basically, if you don’t believe the warnings in the book of Revelation by now, you probably won’t change your ways. You will be evil or good till the End Times.
Jesus reminds us who he is and stresses the urgency of being ready. Jesus makes it clear that he is God by using the same titles that applies to God.
Verses 14 and 15 could be Jesus, John, or an angel speaking.
Following Jesus is evidence that you are his. We do works for Jesus, and it blesses us, too.
We shouldn’t take this literally as people will be outside of New Jerusalem. Unbelievers will be banished to hell. This just means they are outside of heaven forever.
Jesus tells us that the entire book of Revelation is true and is meant for the churches/everyone.
Fun Fact: This is the first reference to the church since the beginning of the book Revelation 2-3.
Jesus uses Messianic titles here:
- Root and offspring of David (Isaiah 11:1), Matthew 22:41-46.
- Bright and Morning Star (Numbers 24:17), (Revelation 2:28)
Jesus says he created David, but he’s also from David.
Jesus is offering an open invitation to people to come similar to what we see in Isaiah 55:1.
God gives freely. We don’t have to bring Him anything (He needs nothing from us). Other religions require sacrifices. Not here.
An invitation to salvation closes the Bible How magnificent!
Bible scholars are unsure who is speaking at the end — Jesus, an angel, or John. A majority believe this is John speaking.
The message of Revelation can be summed up here: Jesus is coming quickly. We are to be ready!
John asks Jesus to come.
Grace to us all. Paul likes to end his books/letters in this way too. (1 Corinthians 16:23, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:18). In 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18
The last words of the Old Testament are a curse (Malachi 4:6); here it is grace!
How great is our God!
Revelation opens and closes with blessings!
God’s Holy Spirit is the source of eery word.
Jesus’ 1st coming is central to our lives and his return will be the ultimate climax.
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