and from Jesus Christ the faithful
witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
To him who loves us and has
freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom,
priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Amen.
Revelation
1:5-7 (in
Context)
Devotional Question:
Does This Kingdom Sound Like It Belongs To Me? Or To Jesus Christ?
Devotional Reading:
Instead, seek his kingdom, and
these things will be added to you.
Devotional Question:
Why Doesn't Jesus Teach To Worry And Pursue The Physical?
Did You Know?
In the face of inquiry before Pontius Pilate, Jesus taught about His Kingdom. John records his conversation. After Jesus acknowledged he was King, accusations spilled forth (especially from the Chief Priests) according to Matthew and Mark. Luke records that the crowds were urgent demanding crucifixion! After that, Jesus is recorded to remain silent. Was Jesus' Kingdom of this world?
