Chapter 15:
What do you & I worry about? The future? Finances? Our kids be ok? Terrorism? Aging? Political problems? Moral decline? Global Warming? As God prepares to unleash His wrath, what should worry sinners most is what He will do! God has given plenty of warnings throughout the Bible. This chapter fulfills things already spoken of in 6:17, 11:14, 11:18, 14:10 & 14:14-20.
“I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed.” Seven is the number of perfection & completion in the Bible. Our marvelous God fulfills what He promises. The plagues are the bowl judgments of the next chapter. John’s vision is of the throne room of God and he sees “what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious…” It’s not a sea (21:1) but seems to be some kind of platform before God’s throne. These people are the believers who were saved during the tribulation (through much pain & violence) and are now victorious! God gives them instruments so they can sing a “song of Moses.” When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea they sang a song of victory – same here. It’s about the Lamb’s faithfulness, deliverance & judgment.
We conclude with a glimpse of God’s holy, eternal & majestic presence. Like all times in the Bible when we read of God’s presence, it’s awesomeness is too much for man to be near due to our sinfulness.
SO WHAT?!
*What is your favorite worship song? Take a moment today and sing God that song of worship. Meditate on the words and give thanks.
*God’s way are not always understandable. John MacArthur says, “It’s an amazing paradox – that God is busily saving sinners…..from His own wrath!”
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