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Time to Study Revelation, March 1
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed
are those who hear and who keep what is written in it; for the time is near.
Revelation 1:3
, NRSV.
As we near the close of this world’s history, the prophecies relating to the last
days especially demand our study. The last book of the New Testament is full of
truth that we need to understand. Satan has blinded the minds of many, so that they
have been glad of any excuse for not making the Revelation their study....
There should be a closer and more diligent study of this book [Revelation], a
more earnest presentation of the truths it contains, truths which concern all who are
living in these last days. All who are preparing to meet their Lord should make this
book the subject of earnest study and prayer. It is just what its name signifies—a
revelation of the most important events that are to take place in the last days of
this earth’s history. John, because of his faithful trust in the Word of God and the
testimony of Christ, was banished to the Isle of Patmos. But his banishment did not
separate him from Christ. The Lord visited His faithful servant in his banishment,
and gave him instruction regarding what was to come upon the world.
This instruction is of the greatest importance to us; for we are living in the
last days of this earth’s history. Soon we shall enter upon the fulfillment of the
events which Christ showed John were to take place. As the messengers of the
Lord present these solemn truths, they must realize that they are handling subjects
of eternal interest, and they should seek for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, that they
may speak, not their own words, but the words given them by God....
The perils of the last days are upon us, and in our work we are to warn the
people of the danger they are in. Let not the solemn scenes that prophecy has
revealed are soon to take place be left untouched. We are God’s messengers, and
we have no time to lose. Those who would be coworkers with our Lord Jesus Christ
will show a deep interest in the truths found in this book. With pen and voice they
will strive to make plain the wonderful things that Christ came from heaven to
reveal.—
The Signs of the Times, July 4, 1906
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