[Revelation 12] We live in the age of fantasy stories. I sometimes get the impression the filmmakers are enjoying themselves even more than their audiences, who travel into magical and mysterious worlds with life-like characters appearing real. The discussions around the latest idiosyncrasies of authors and directors, sound bizarre and outlandish. It is a weird…
Category: Christian, Bible Study
54. Eat this book…
[Revelation 10] Our modern world is quite focused on eating. Food is culture, part of that which defines and determines our everyday. I once read that 95 percent of conversations in France centre on food (and the other five percent on how to avoid taxes!). It might not be true, though – it is not…
45. Do you hear what I hear?
[Revelation 2] Digging into the detail of this magnificent piece of literature, could become overwhelming. Amongst the dragons, devils, names and numbers, struggling to make sense of the seals, trumpets and bowls full of disaster and disease, the author chants the refrain: “Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing…
43. No confusion – listen and live!
[Revelation 1] God never intended confusion, yet when we look at the world around us, confusion reigns like a mad, headless horseman, galloping through public life and characters as well as personal lives and relationships. Governments struggle to maintain order, people strive for stability and security, all of which typify the kingdom of God. What…
42. Everything that matters – our God is great.
[Revelation – introduction] After a month of self-imposed holiday it is such a joy to write again. Together with the dear friends of the Bible study here in my home, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of the book of Revelation – a rich, inspiring experience. It is not the fist time I…