1) Now that we are at the end of our time in Revelation, what do you know about the timing of Jesus’ return? How soon will He be here?
2) What does it mean for Jesus to be the Alpha and Omega? How does this impact your personally?
3) How do you live today in light of the end of all that we know? What is your attitude toward the return of Jesus?
“I am coming soon.” Three times in this final chapter of the Bible, Jesus indicates the timing of His return. And although these words were written over 2,000 years ago, it is still a true statement today. The word “soon” means “quickly, speedily, without delay, suddenly.” The understanding is that once the events of the final days are put into motion, Jesus will truly be on His way.
Throughout Revelation, we have seen the sovereignty of God. We have also seen that He was, and is, and is to come. And while that has huge implications for the entire universe, the meaning is significant for you and me as well. In Revelation 22:13 Jesus says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” For us, this means He is the One we can turn to for everything. This reminds me of a song by Tim Hughes called “Everything.”
God in my living, there in my breathing
God in my waking, God in my sleeping
God in my resting, there in my working
God in my thinking, God in my speaking
Be my everything, be my everything
Be my everything, be my everything
As the book of Revelation comes to a close, John quotes Jesus who summarizes all of the book by saying, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Upon hearing this, how does John respond? After seeing visions of destruction and judgment, as well as honor and victory, John responds, “Amen. Come Lord Jesus.” Knowing what we now know about the end and even in light of all that remains a mystery, I pray you and I can say along with John, “Amen. Come Lord Jesus.”
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