Author: Dan Starcevich

Most are surprised to hear that the anti-christ is never once mentioned in the Book of Revelation. This key last-days player is discussed in 12 different passages in the New Testament, but none of them in this book. Instead he is introduced in today's reading as the beast from the sea. His demonic cohort, the … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 13

Today's reading might be a little disorienting. Here you are introduced to a woman, a red dragon, and a child. Don't be intimidated by the symbolism and imagery. Also, don't be lead astray into wild speculation either. So many take the presence of signs and symbols as a queue to let their imaginations run wild. … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 12

If you are wondering whether God is still in control, and whether He continues to be compassionate and merciful during the tribulation then this chapter will give you the answers. In these verses we see God send two more witnesses to the earth to warn of the judgment that is befalling them and to offer … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 11

In this chapter John's attention shifts from earth to heaven. From this chapter through chapter 15 John gives us the heavenly perspective on the final bowl judgments which will be poured out in chapter 16. In today's reading and the one that follows we glimpse the heavenly and supernatural realities behind what is happening on … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 10

I have been away attending a conference for a few days so have not kept up with my daily blog posts. If you are subscribed to the YouTube channel you know I have been posting the daily videos there, but I haven't been able to keep up with the blog when out of town. Sorry … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 9

Heaven seems to be a place that echoes with loud, continuous worship. So, when there is silence, it seems as if a sense of fear and foreboding fills the heavenly dwelling place of God, the Lamb, and the saints. Chapter 8 begins by saying that there was silence in heaven, signaling that something big is … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 8

Chapter 6 ended with a very good question. In light of the devastation of the seal judgments, "who can stand?" (6:17). Chapter 7 answers that question. By God's grace the first fruits of Israel, the 144,000, and a multitude from the whole earth can stand. Let me also give you a heads up here. Most … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 7

Having answered the question, "Who is worthy to judge the earth?" in chapters 4 and 5 John now moves to describe the seal judgments that will be let loose on the earth. Remember the Lord is revealing these things to His church so we can live in light of the coming end of history and … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 6

In today's reading John continues to be show us the judge of the universe, the risen Jesus. He is revealed as the one worthy to judge. Verses 9-10 give us four reasons that this is true. Then the chapter ends with a cacophony of worship in heaven for the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 5

Throughout the book of Revelation the scene shifts from heaven (Chapter 1), to earth (Chapters 2-3), then back to heaven (Chapters 4 - 5). In today's heavenly scene we are introduced to the judge of all that is created. We are also introduced to the agents of the coming judgment. Note carefully in verse 11 … Continue reading Revelation Chapter 4