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06/03/2026

Family of Friends Biblical Studies, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

The Second Commandment:

You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.

As with yesterday’s Biblical study, the introduction to “The First Commandment”, so it is with today's Second Commandment, and the eight ensuing commandments, Three through Ten.

They were all given by God (Yahweh) to His Prophet, Moses, whom God had chosen to be the leader of the nation of Israel.

Following much pleading and the nine ponderous plagues as signs and wonders.

Suggested reading:

1. The Plague of Blood, Exodus 7: vs 14-24
2. The Plague of Frogs, Exodus 8: vs 1-15
3. The Plague of Gnats, Exodus 8: verses 16-19
4. The Plague of Flies, Exodus 8: vs 20-32
5. The Plague on Livestock, Exodus 9: vs 1-7
6. The Plague of Boils, Exodus 9: vs 8-12
7. The Plague of Hail, Exodus 9: vs 13-35
8. The Plague of Locusts, Exodus 10: vs 1-20
9. The Plague of Darkness, Exodus 10: verses 21-29

God was tired of the Pharaoh of Egypt's false promises
let God’s people go.

God sent one last plague (the tenth and last plague) upon the nation of Egypt:

The Plague on the Firstborn, Exodus, chapter 11: - Death of the firstborn male of all Egypt, first human, then animals:
That night, the angel of death came upon all Egypt, and no Egyptian escaped the wrath of this plague:

Not even the son of the Pharaoh, but in Israel, the Angel of Death did not come upon God’s people, and Pharaoh finally let God’s people go.” Read The Exodus: - Chapter 12: vs 31 - 42

After 400 years in captivity, as slaves to
Egypt, Moses, sent by God, left Egypt
with all Israel, on their way to God’s
promised land, Canaan, which God first
gave to Abraham and all his offspring.

Shortly after Israel crossed the Red Sea (which was parted by God) so that the entire nation of Israel could cross this vast sea on dry land, the Pharaoh of Egypt, his chariots, and thousands of soldiers, were drowned in the sea’s midst, after the nation of Israel had crossed on dry land. Exodus, chapter 14: 1-31.

Sometime after this miraculous event, while being led across the Sinai Peninsula Desert by God (under a cloud of protection during the day and a pillar of fire at night), God told Moses to stop and set up camp at the foot of Mount Sinai (also called Mount Horeb). Exodus 19: vs 1-25

Suggested Reading:

The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20: verses 1-17

The First Commandment: - Exodus 20: vs 2-6

Today’s Commandment study – Exodus 20: vs 7
“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.”
For the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”


Dearly Beloved of God,

The Second Commandment, as recorded in Luther’s Small Catechism, and the NIV Bible, Exodus, chapter 20: verse 7 –
“You Shall Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain.”

If "flagrant abuse" is defined by sheer volume of daily occurrences, this commandment is a primary candidate.

In secularized global cultures, using God’s holy names as casual expletives, fillers, or slang is ubiquitous in media and daily speech.

Furthermore, theologians point out a deeper violation: "Taking the name of God in vain" includes using God's name to justify political corruption, add credence for – underscoring violence, or personal ‘punctuative language’, to emphasize, attest to, draw attention, affirmation, points of view, assurances, and worst of all, we incorporate in into all manner of conversation – requiring any form of authority or validation.


When we trust God with our hearts, we use our lips to call upon Him as our creator and Redeemer.

How is God’s name used today?

How does this reflect and affect the way people think about ‘God’

How does the world hear our voice – as a voice reverent and respectful to our God – Or are we so caught up in the way of the world, that our thoughts, words, and use of God’s name bring shame on the meaning of our being Christ-like – a child of God in word and deed?


As Christians, we treasure and honor God’s name with our prayers, praise, thanksgiving, and witness.

Luther’s question - must be our question; for it is the question every Christian must ask themselves when we rehear the words we speak, and the verbiage we offer, yet we too often offend and debase ourselves and our God, by taking the LORD God’s name in vain.

As Christians, we treasure and honor God’s name with our prayers, our praise, and our witness with our actions and in our speaking.

What is God’s name?

In the Old Testament, God Himself reveals His name to us in Scripture.

Exodus 3: verses 13 – 15:

13. Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”

14. God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

15. God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD,’ the God of your fathers – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you.” This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation.



Luke, chapter 1: verses 39 through 56 –

Mary Visits Elizabeth

39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,
40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.
41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
• 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
• 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
• 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
• 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

Mary’s Song

46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.


My prayer for all of us is taken from Luther’s Catechism, page 73:
Holy Father, purify our lips from every misuse of Your name by cursing, swearing, superstition, lying, or deception.

Open our mouths to reverence Your holy name, calling upon it in every time of trouble, praying for what You promised to give, praising You for Your glory, and giving thanks to You as the giver of every good and perfect gift; this we ask in the name that gives us access to You, the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.


Today’s hymn is # 581
These Are the Holy Ten Commandments
Stanzas 1 through 4

1. These are the holy Ten Commandments
God gave to us by His own hand
When high on Sinai’s mount he stood,
Moses received them for our good.
Have mercy Lord!

2. “I am alone your God, the Lord:
No other gods shall be adored,
But you shall fully trust in Me
And love Me whole–heartedly.”
Have mercy Lord!

3. “Do not My holy name disgrace,
Do not My Word of truth debase.
Praise only that as good and true.
Which I Myself say and do.”
Have mercy, Lord!

4. “You shall observe the worship day
That peace may fill your home, and pray.
And put aside the work you do,
So that God may work in you.”
Have mercy Lord!

06/02/2026

Family of Friends Biblical Studies, June 2nd, 2026

The Ten Commandments

Who gave us the "Ten Commandments"?
Why were they given?
To whom were they given?
When and where were the Ten Commandments given to mankind?
What is the main purpose of the Ten Commandments, and how do we know they are still applicable in the world today?

According to biblical tradition, God (Yahweh) gave the Ten Commandments to Moses to establish a moral and covenantal framework for humanity, so that they would know the will and way He wanted mankind to serve God, and those He places in our lives' pathway.

Here is the breakdown of who received them, when and where it happened, their purpose, and why they remain relevant today.


Key Facts:


• Who gave them: God

• To whom: Moses and the Israelites

• Where: Mount Sinai (also called Mount Horeb)

 When: Around the 15th to 13th century BCE,
during the Exodus from Egypt
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Why and to Whom They Were Given

God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses

• To seal His covenant with man:

They served as the foundation of a sacred agreement (covenant) between God and His chosen people.

• To establish identity:

They set the Israelites apart from neighboring pagan nations by establishing strict moral standards.

• To govern a new society:

The newly freed slaves needed a legal and spiritual blueprint to live orderly, peaceful lives.
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When and Where They Were Given
The Ten Commandments were delivered on Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula desert.

This occurred roughly seven weeks after the Exodus from Egypt. While exact historical dates vary among scholars, traditional biblical timelines place this event between 1446 BCE and 1260 BCE.

God miraculously wrote the laws onto two stone tablets and delivered them to Moses amid thunder, lightning, and smoke.
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The Main Purpose of the Commandments
The primary purpose of the Ten Commandments is to outline how to love God and then to love our neighbors as ourselves.


• Vertical relationship:

The first three commandments define humankind’s duty to God (e.g., Worshiping Him alone, not taking His Name in Vain, and keeping the Sabbath holy).

• Horizontal relationship:

The final seven commandments define human duty to one another (e.g., honoring parents, banning murder, theft, and lying).

• Mirror of morality:

They reveal God's holy character and act as a moral mirror, exposing human sin and the need for divine grace.
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How We Know The “Ten Commandments” Are Still Applicable Today:
While certain ancient ceremonial and civil laws of Israel changed over time, the Ten Commandments reflect eternal moral truths that remain active today for several reasons:

• Reaffirmed by Jesus:

In the New Testament, Jesus explicitly upheld these laws.

He condensed them into two overarching commands: to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself.

• Universal human conscience:

Principles like forbidding murder, theft, and perjury form the absolute baseline of modern international legal systems and human rights.

• Unchanging nature of God:

Because the commandments reflect God’s immutable character, the core values of justice, truth, and respect for life never expire.



How do we know that all mankind has knowledge and understanding of God's Ten Commandments?

In Christian theology, we know that all of mankind has an inherent knowledge and understanding of the Ten Commandments because God has written the moral law directly onto every human heart and conscience, a concept known as natural law.

According to theologians and biblical Scripture, the moral principles summarized in the Decalogue were not invented at Mount Sinai; rather, they are a reflection of God's eternal character, embedded within humanity since creation.


1. The Biblical Proof (Romans 2)

The primary scriptural evidence for this universal knowledge is found in the New Testament book of Romans.

The Apostle Paul explains how people who have never read the Bible or heard of Moses still understand the difference between right and wrong:


• The Law Written on the Heart:

Romans 2:15 states that even Gentiles (non-Jewish nations who did not have the written law) "since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.”


• The Universal Conscience:

God gifted every human being with an internal moral compass (the conscience).

This inner voice naturally defends or accuses a person based on their behavior, aligning directly with the principles of the Ten Commandments.

• No Excuse for Wrongdoing:

Romans 1:18-32 further details that God’s eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen through creation, meaning all of humanity has an inborn knowledge of God's moral expectations and is "without excuse".

God’s Wrath Against Sinful Humanity
18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals, and reptiles.
24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
28 Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. 29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; 31 they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. 32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.


2. Theological Framework: Natural Law


Christian traditions, ranging from the writings of Thomas Aquinas and Reformed theology, point to the concept of Natural Law.


• The Light of Intellect:

Natural law is the basic moral framework that God planted into human design.

• Perceived by Reason:

Through simple human intellect and reflection on the created order, any society can deduce that murder, theft, lying, and betrayal of family are destructive and wrong.

• Pre-Dates Moses:

The Bible shows people understanding these laws long before Moses received the stone tablets.

For example,

Cain knew murdering Abel was wrong, and Joseph knew committing adultery with Potiphar’s wife was a sin against God, despite living centuries before Mount Sinai.


3. Sociological and Historical Evidence

Outside of scripture, the shared moral codes of human history validate this universal understanding:

• Global Legal Agreements:

Every major civilization throughout history—regardless of geographic isolation or religious background—has established laws punishing murder, theft, and perjury.

• Preservation of Society:

As evangelist Billy Graham famously noted, human society cannot function without these foundational guidelines; without an inherent respect for others and truth, civilizations collapse into chaos and destruction.


The Effect of Sin:
A Blurred Mirror

If everyone knows the law, why is there so much wickedness in the world?

Theology explains that while the knowledge of the law was not erased by the fall of mankind, human sin has corrupted, blurred, and dulled the conscience.

People frequently suppress the truth in order to follow selfish desires.

Therefore, God codified the Ten Commandments in writing at Mount Sinai to serve as an unchangeable, crystal-clear mirror of His standards, removing all human confusion.



THE FIRST COMMANDMENT


You shall have no other gods.

What does this mean?

We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

The Central Thoughts


All people everywhere are constantly looking for happiness, identity, security, and meaning in life.

Where do people today look to find these things?

Read Luke 12: verses 13 through 34: Notice the foolishness of the rich man and the reasons Jesus gives for putting out trust in God.

The Parable of the Rick Fool – verses 13 through 21

13. Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14. Jesus replied. “15. Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
16. And he told them this parable:
“The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19. And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’
20. “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night, your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’
21. “This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.”


Do Not Worry -verses 22 through 34

22. Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23.
Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
25. Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 26. Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
27. “Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 38. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!
29. And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 32. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”


As Christians, we look to the one true God for all that we need. This is the God who created and sustains us. Who redeemed us by giving Himself to be crucified for us in the God-man, Jesus, and who sanctifies us through the power of His Holy Spirit. There is no other God.

God the Father – who created us and all things and sustains us daily with all that we need to support our bodies and life.

God the Son, the Redeemer, who as God, set himself to be lower than the angles, setting his divinity aside, He became a man, conceived within a virgin – Mary, to live among us, walk in the holiness that God calls us to walk in, Jesus taught us everything God the Father wanted us to know; Jesus suffered greatly, was crucified on the cross at Golgotha, died, was buried, and God raised Him up on the third day and we have a living Savior, a living God, and all who believe in Him will have eternal life.

God the Holy Spirit, the very Spirit of God, who lives within each of us, sanctify us in the one true faith, that we shall believe. No one can come to the Father except through the Son, and no one who does not believe in the Holy Spirit of God will enter into God’s kingdom.


My prayer for all of us is that we continue to keep the First Commandment, neither having nor keeping, nor testing nor investigating any gods, but the One true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen.



Today’s hymn is # 953
We All Believe in One True God
Stanzas 1, 2, and 3


1. We all believe in one true God,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Ever-present help in need,
Praised by all the heavenly host;
All He made His love enfolds,
All creation He upholds.


2. We all believe in Jesus Christ,
Son of God and Mary's son,
Who descended from His throne
And for us salvation won;
By whose cross and death are we
Rescued from all misery.


3. We all confess the Holy Ghost,
Who from both in truth proceeds,
Who sustains and comforts us
In all trials, fears, and needs.
Blessed, holy Trinity,
Praise forever be to Thee!

05/26/2026

Family of Friends Bible Study, Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

Dearly Beloved,

Please excuse my tardiness in beginning our new study of God’s Holy Word, following our completion of the Book of Revelation, chapter 22, verses 7 through 21, on May 22 of this year; Jesus Is Coming.

On November 4th, 2019, in remembrance of Pastor Daniel Quinn passing on October 9th, 2019, I, with 34 families from Living Word, began our journey in the study of the entire Bible, starting with the New Testament, the Gospel of John.

Within our first month, we grew by another 150 families, and by the year's end, we were reaching 500 Families.

God continued to enrich our Family of Friends, now with over 6000 readers in 40 states and 38 countries – All praise be to God.
From the Gospel of John, our studies took us to Genesis, “the Beginning’, which opened our eyes and hearts to the foundation of our faith: “In the beginning, God created the
heavens and the earth.”

Beginning with Genesis, we grew to know God and His plan for mankind, and this continued through the Old Testament, ending in the book of Jude.

Back to the New Testament: The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke; the Birth and life of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

In the Gospel of John, our hearts and souls once again burst forth with the assurance of Jesus’ sinless life, His teachings, His signs and miracles, God’s Holy Word being spoken first in parables, then direct teachings, so that we would grow in the acceptable knowledge and belief that Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Savior of Israel:

The Son of God, born of Mary, a virgin, conceived of the Holy Ghost, delivered in a stable, not a palace, for even though a King, Jesus’ kingdom was, and is, not of this world, but of God, of His love, mercy, forgive-ness and grace: God sent Jesus to earth to bring to all who would listen, God’s very word; and Jesus gave us, through himself, the assurance of Salvation, through faith – in belief, that all who love God, and believe in Jesus as their Savior and Lord, will have eternal life.

I intentionally saved The Book of Revelation for last because I feared that I might not be able to convey accurately, the Apostle John's revelation of Jesus’ intent for our understanding and the furtherance of our belief.

Praise God for His revelation to me, and each of you, for in these 22 chapters, eleven of which are about hell, and eleven are about heaven.

We have Jesus’ assurance that everyone who believes in Him as the Son of God and Savior of the world will be saved!
And all those who do not believe will be cast into the eternal pit of fire, where there will be continuous anguish, much lamentation, timeless weeping, and gnashing of teeth; – And the total absence of God.

All praise and thanksgiving be to our God and to His Son, Jesus, the Christ, the Savior and Lord of all who believe.
Amen.

I am now asking for your assistance in selecting our next study of God’s will for us while in this world.

For God continues to give to us, through Christian scholars, preachers, and teachers, His will for us, so that in their words of explanation, we may find reinforcement and reflection on the meaning of God’s Holy Word, the Bible, for our Salvation and the Salvation of all who believe and live accordingly.

Because, as 6000 souls, we vary in our particular denomination, yet we are Christians all, I have in mind the study of the Catechism, not as a book of Lutheranism, but as God’s Christian Prophet, a man named Luther.

A solid truth from God for all Christians: People who believe in, confess, witness, and testify of God, and of His Son, our Savior and Lord, Jesus the Christ!

Please drop me a line of guidance and prayers for direction; that whatever is done, is done to the glory of God and our eternal salvation.

Amen.

05/22/2026

Family of Friends Bible Study, Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Book of Revelation, chapter 22: verses 7 through 21


Jesus Is Coming

The final chapter of Revelation, specifically verses 7 through 21 in the 1978 New International Version (NIV), captures Jesus’ promise of a swift return, a warning against altering the prophecy, and the closing promise of his grace.

The passage highlights the importance of keeping these words and offers the free gift of the water of life to all who are thirsty.

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"Behold, I am coming soon!

Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book."

• In the New International Version (NIV) of Revelation, chapter 22: verse 7, Jesus is speaking the entirety of the verse.


Breakdown of the Verse


• "Behold, I am coming soon!":

This is a direct declaration from Jesus regarding His return.


• "Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book."

Jesus continues speaking here to pronounce a blessing on those who obey the entirety of the text.


• Red Letter Bibles:

In publisher editions that print the words of Jesus in red, the entire verse is printed in red ink.


The Broader Context

Throughout Revelation 22, John (the author) records a fast-paced dialogue between himself, an angel, and Jesus.

In verse 7, Jesus breaks into the narrative directly to deliver this urgent promise and beatitude before John and the angel resumes speaking in verse 8 and beyond.


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I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me.
9
But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!"
10
Then he told me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near.
11
Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy."


12 Jesus said:
"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.


13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
14
"Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.

15
Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
16
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."

17
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

18
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

19
And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

20
He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

21
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen.


In Revelation 22:17–21, John is the primary narrator and speaker, writing the concluding words of the book; he seamlessly weaves in the direct voices of the Holy Spirit, the Church, and Jesus Christ.


The angel who guided John through the earlier visions is not speaking in this specific final passage.

Because the text functions as a fast-paced conversation or epilogue, biblical scholars break down the shifting speakers in these final verses as follows:


Verse-by-Verse Speaker Breakdown


• Verse 17 ("The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!'...")

o Speaker: John is narrating, but he is quoting the invitation issued by the Holy Spirit and the Bride (the Church).

o They are speaking together to invite the spiritually thirsty to receive eternal life


• Verses 18–19 ("I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll...")

o Speaker: John (or Jesus).

Commentators are divided here: Some view this severe warning against adding to or subtracting from the text as John speaking in his authority as the prophetic author.

Others believe John is quoting Jesus directly, given the divine authority required to revoke someone's share in the Tree of Life.


• Verse 20 (First Part: "He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming soon.'")

o Speaker: Jesus Christ.

John explicitly attributes these words to the one "who testifies," which refers back to Jesus.


• Verse 20 (Second Part: "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!")

o Speaker: John.

This is John’s personal, prayerful response to Jesus' promise of a swift return.


• Verse 21 ("The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.")

o Speaker:

John. He concludes the text with a traditional apostolic benediction to his readers.



Dearly Beloved of God,

What an awesome Book of God’s Holy Word, giving us a foretaste of the heavenly splendor that awaits us, and the everlasting feast in the banquets God has waiting for us.

I thank you for taking this pilgrimage with me, which allowed all who love God and believe in His Son, Jesus, the Christ, the Savior of the whole world, an insight into the majesty of our forthcoming heavenly home, beginning in the Prologue of chapter 1:

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He (Jesus) made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw – that is, the world of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

Grace and peace to you from him (Jesus) who is, and who was, and who is to come.



My prayer for all of us is that we continuously give thanks to God for His FREE gifts of love, mercy, and the forgiveness of all sins; so much so that God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5: vs. 21 –

Now we await the return of Jesus, who says in Revelation, chapter 22, verse 7 – “Behold, I am coming soon!
Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.”
Revelation, chapter 22, verse 20 and 21 –

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen, Come, Lord Jesus.


Today’s hymn is # 338
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Stanzas 1 and 2

1. Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art,
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.


2. Born Thy people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a king!
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all-sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

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Spring, TX
77373

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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