A contemplative reading for Advent.
She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne.
REVELATION 12:5 ESV
READ & RECITE
Read the full passage in Revelation 12.
Read Revelation 12:5 a second time, but aloud and slowly, allowing each word to sink in.
OBSERVE
Take a few moments and pay special attention to the key passage and accompanying image.
Why is this passage of value? To the scriptures as a whole? To the church?
CONNECT
Look up the related passages provided and read each one. Notice and write down the words, phrases or ideas that connect to today's image and key verse.
2 KINGS 2:11 · DANIEL 7:13-14 · 1 THESSALONIANS 4:17
REFLECT
What new questions did this study bring up for you?
How does today’s reading resonate with your life? Your relationship with Jesus?
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