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Week in Review

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 7 and a part of Revelation 8. We can be encouraged from this dream given to John of God’s mercy and this encouragement can help us live the … Continue reading →

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The Sealing

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 7, John sees four angels standing at four corners of the earth holding back the wind. Another angel came bringing the seal of the living God and stated that they would put a seal on the forehead of … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – Revelation 5-6

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts from Revelation 5-6. The vision of John describes the problem we face because of sin but Christ the Lamb has washed us clean. There is no separation from God because Christ stands as … Continue reading →

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Prepared for the Day

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

The first six seals are described and the seventh is introduced in Revelation 6. Only the Lamb was worthy to open the seals. Various characters like riders on horses and objects like the sun, moon, and mountains are used to … Continue reading →

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Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

The vision of John is continued in Revelation 5. He now sees a scroll along with a mighty angel asking who was worthy to break the seals and open the scroll (v. 2). John wept because no one was worthy … Continue reading →