Revelation 1:19

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What Does This Mean?

This verse is from Revelation and says to write about what you have seen, what is happening now, and what will happen in the future. It's Jesus speaking to John telling him how he should proceed with his writing.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your teacher asked you to draw a picture of something you saw yesterday, something you see every day, and guess what might happen tomorrow. That’s kind of like what this verse is saying!

Historical Background

The book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle around 96 AD. It was addressed to early Christian communities facing persecution under Roman rule. The setting was a time when Christians needed encouragement and hope.

Living It Out Today

In your daily life, imagine you are planning a project for work or school. You write about what you already know (what you've seen), current challenges (things which are), and future goals or outcomes (things which will be). This helps plan comprehensively.

Topics

prophecyrevelationhopefaithfuturevision

Related Verses

1 Corinthians 2:9Ephesians 3:6Daniel 2:28Acts 20:24Revelation 22:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Revelation?
The book of Revelation was written by John, also known as John the Apostle, one of Jesus' closest disciples.
Why is this verse important for Christians?
It emphasizes the importance of comprehensively recording divine messages across different time dimensions.
What does 'write' mean here?
It suggests capturing divine revelations in written form so they can be passed on.
How should we interpret 'things which shall be hereafter'?
It points towards the expectation of future revelations and their importance in shaping our faith.
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