Devotions in the Deep End

The sixth bowl is open and the world is gathered into a place called Armageddon. What do these things mean? Well, here's my take on this topic!

We begin to explore the bowl judgements, with some questions worth considering such as: - What do these bowls represent and how might John and the early church understand them? - Are these literal? - When do they occur? - And, where is the church in this time, and if present, what are we to do in this time?

This is a short chapter setting the scene for the 'Bowl' judgements which are still to come. In this episode we simply explore the various elements as they are presented to us. There is a presentation of God being ready to wield a judgement which seems pretty final, and there is the church remaining in a posture of worship as the all plays out.

A short piece to complete my journey through Revelation 14, with the heavy theme of judgement rounding the chapter out. We can bring many Old Testament passages as well as a few of Jesus’ parables into this chapter as a means of understanding things more. Things are starting to get really heavy - the ‘bowl judgements’ are coming up next!

Three angels make an appearance in Revelation 14, and for the first time the name 'Babylon' is mentioned. There is of course a region in the mind of John as he writes, but it calls us to consider how it applies as a systemic reality for us as well...

As we come into Revelation 14, we are presented with a vision of the Lamb of God accompanied again by the 144000. This time they are presented to us in contrast with those who have been marked by the beast. It appears that the saints have a mark of their own, which builds on my thesis that 'all of humanity is marked in this life, one way or the other.' As always, your comments are always welcome w...

Ok! This is going to (hopefully) provoke some discussion. I've offered my take on the idea of the 'mark of the beast.' I believe this will comfort many believers and even offer hope to those outside our faith. It might anger some folks as well. I used to be that way too! Wherever you land on this, let's chat openly, and respectfully in the comments where you can - remember that the world is watchi...

A second beast appears on the scene to accompany the Beast from the Sea and the Dragon (who is of course Satan). Together, they form a frightening unholy trinity. The two beasts are a human presence of some sort, and this is my take on what these might be...

With the signs of the 'Dragon' and the 'Woman' now in play, we begin to explore other figures that will wage war with the church. The Beast from the Sea has been pointed to as simply the end time Antichrist by many in the modern church, but this comes at the expense of a pretty important question: Who was the beast for the church of John's day? What did it mean to them. Surely it needs to refer to...

We are exploring the second half of Revelation 12 here, with the ongoing enmity between the 'Woman' and the Dragon

We are presented with a vision of two signs in heaven - a red dragon and a woman. One of these is easy to identify, but the other as a 'sign' is not so straight forward. Here's Cam's take on who she could be. This episode serves as an introduction to the two signs, with the next episode dedicated to the activity between them that will follow.

This is the final episode of 2025, and the last in my trilogy of studies in Revelation Chapter 11. It's a short piece on the blowing of the seventh trumpet - short because it expands on an idea already in play, and it will be filled out even more when the seventh bowl occurs.

We are again exploring Revelation 11 - this is the second episode out of three in this chapter. In this study we take some time to consider the role and identity of the 'Two Witnesses' who emerge in this chapter. The conclusions might surprise you, but I'd love to interact with your alternative ideas!

This is the first in a trilogy of episodes around Revelation Chapter 11. Here, we look at a possible meaning for the measuring of a temple complex that John is called to do. Since the Jerusalem Temple was probably not standing at the time of writing, we need to ask ourselves, 'what exactly would John be measuring here...and what would he be leaving out?'

In this episode, we will explore the whole of Revelation Chapter 10 - there's just 11 verses and one central idea to consider. A 'little scroll' is presented to John, with instructions to eat it. What purpose might this serve, and what point might we take from this?

We explore the last half of Revelation Chapter 9 in this episode, and events which might surround the blowing of the sixth trumpet.

We are coming into Revelation 9 and the blasting of the fifth trumpet. There is a sense that things are taking a dramatic turn in the narrative with new entities emerging from the Abyss...

We are beginning to explore more visions from John in Revelation - not from a linear perspective where the seals, trumpets and bowls all occur in order, but in a way where there is a degree of overlap as the end of the age approaches. In this episode from Revelation 8, we are given a brief overview of the first 4 trumpets, but we know the next three are going to have more attention given to them.

What teaching series in Revelation would be complete without a graphic timeline?! In this video episode, I am offering some very basic imagery in an effort to convey my big idea around the seals, trumpets and bowls of Revelation. Many episodes are coming to explore these further, but I felt this video would help get some ideas in play before I went any further. I would love to interact with you, a...

This episode explores just what the title states! We look at who the 144000 might be, and what the half hour of silence might mean in the end time that is to come. I'm always open to a discussion so jump on the comments anytime!

We are only just completing the 6th chapter of Revelation here, but we are called to consider a conclusion about what John sees here - one that might even feel jarring for those who think of this book as a linear story!

I had a bit of trouble working through this particular passage over the last week. As this goes to air, we are a week removed from the death of Charlie Kirk, and the reality of martyrdom even in the modern West is being discussed as a distinct reality. The fifth seal is a statement of hope to those who pay the ultimate price for their faith stand - and a remainder that the 'worst the world can do...

This is one of the better known passages of Revelation, and they certainly capture our imagination! This is my take of the topic...

This episode explores the introduction of a scroll with seven seals, and the one worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. The details of the scroll and seals are still to come, but we have an amazing heavenly interlude to explore first - a source of encouragement for the church even as the seals begin to be broken...

A continuing look at the events of John's first glimpse into the Throne Room of God. We begin to see that this throne sits not so much in a palace, but a Temple...