Psalm 145 is called [A  Psalm of praise (of David)]. It is the last of the Psalms attributed specifically to David. Verses 1-7, 10-11 speak of what WE should be doing on a DAILY basis! The words used are:

• extol   (the Hebrew word "ruwm", which means: to raise up, to lift up to a higher place, to exalt).
• Bless   (the Hebrew word "barak", which means: to kneel as an act of adoration, to praise).
• praise   (the Hebrew word "halal", which means: to shine, to make a show, to boast, to celebrate, to be clamorously foolish over).
• praise   (the Hebrew word "shabach", which means: to address in a loud tone, to commend, to glory, to triumph, to laud, to congratulate).
• declare   (the Hebrew word "nagad", which means: to be conspicuous, to make known, to proclaim, to publish, to announce boldly).
• speak   (the Hebrew word "siyach", which means:  to put forth thoughts, to commune).
• speak   (the Hebrew word "amar", which means: to say, to tell, to command, to answer).
• declare   (the Hebrew word "caphar", which means: to count, to number, to proclaim, to declare).
• utter   (the Hebrew word "naba`", which means: to pour out, to flow, to gush forth).
• sing   (the Hebrew word "ranan", which means: to overcome, to cry out, to shout for joy, to give a ringing cry, to rejoice, to chant, to sing, to express joy and exultation through loud singing).
• praise   (the Hebrew word, "yadah", which means: to throw, to give thanks, to laud, to praise, to confess).
• talk   (the Hebrew word "dabar", which means: to speak, to declare to converse, to command, to promise, to threaten, to sing).

All of these words, though some are the same in our English Bible, have different meanings. Some are only slightly different, but still express another aspect of how our praise and worship is MEANT to be expressed to Him and about Him! The other verses remind us of Who He is and what He's done for us!   Remind yourself continually of Who He is and of all the reasons YOU have to be thanking and praising Him! Remember that being a person of thanksgiving, praise and worship put David in position to be promoted and blessed by God! GO THOU AND DO LIKEWISE! 


We begin the Revelation today with a definition! The word "Revelation" is the Greek word "apokalupsis", which does NOT mean chaos and confusion, like our English word "apocalypse" does today. "Apokalupsis" means: disclosure, unveiling, revealing, laying bare, manifestation. I found this in the Bible Exposition Commentary:


In this book, the Holy Spirit pulls back the curtain and gives us the privilege of seeing the glorified Christ in heaven and the fulfillment of His sovereign purposes in the world.  

In other words, Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy, he was instructed to "shut up the words, and seal the book" (Dan 12:4); but John was given opposite instructions: "Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book" (Rev 22:10). Why? Since Calvary, the Resurrection, and the coming of the Holy Spirit, God has ushered in the "last days" (Heb 1:1-2) and is fulfilling His hidden purposes in this world. "The time is at hand" (Rev 1:3; 22:10)

We certainly won't cover everything found in Revelation on this blog. We don't even HAVE the full understanding YET of all that has been hidden here FOR us to discover! (No matter how many fine charts, graphs and maps have been put out there to try and describe End Time events!) The fact is, the Church of Jesus of Nazareth won't even BE HERE during the fulfillment of most that is prophesied here! We will be in Heaven watching it all from the best seat in the house! AMEN! That being said, I will be obedient to cover anything that the Holy Spirit leads to speak to! Let's start!

The Holy Spirit Himself is the Author of this book. This comparison of the works and writings of the Holy Spirit may help your understanding of Scripture:


GOSPEL OF JOHN 

1. Believe: John 20:31.
2. Life received.
3. Salvation.
4. The Prophet.

THE EPISTLES

1. Be sure: 1 John 5:13.
2. Life revealed.
3. Sanctification.
4. The Priest.

REVELATION

1. Be ready: Revelation 22:20.
2. Life rewarded.
3. Sovereignty.
4. The King

The book of Revelation reveals Jesus to us in such a way that we can and should have great confidence that His Word is Truth and He WILL confirm it when we dare to step out! He IS the ALL CONQUERING HERO Whose return to this place of His greatest triumph is only "moments" in eternity time away! 


Revelation 1:3:


3 Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man (male or female) who reads aloud [in the assemblies] the word of this prophecy; and blessed (happy, to be envied) are those who hear [it read] and who keep themselves true to the things which are written in it [heeding them and laying them to heart], for the time [for them to be fulfilled] is near.


John saw Jesus and I LOVE this picture of Him in verses 13-16:


13 And in the midst of the lampstands [One] like a Son of Man, clothed with a robe which reached to His feet and with a girdle of gold about His breast. 14 His head and His hair were white like white wool, [as white] as snow, and His eyes [flashed] like a flame of fire. 15 His feet glowed like burnished (bright) bronze as it is refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. 16 In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth there came forth a sharp two-edged sword, and His face was like the sun shining in full power at midday.


Remember THIS picture of King Jesus the next time you are tempted to feel discouraged or defeated! You ARE the born again child of the King of all kings and the LORD of all lords! Now ACT LIKE IT! AMEN!


Jeremiah 28-29 reveals the contrast between the message that God sent through Jeremiah, which was Truth, and their own message give by the false prophets that promised soon coming peace and an end to the captivity. Why would they do this? For the same reason that the people Paul warned Timothy about would turn away from the Truth to believe a lie! 2 Timothy 4:2-4:


2 Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the Truth, and shall be turned unto fables.


Why did, and will, people do this? Because it is hard on the flesh nature to put the body under and obey the Word. Remember to humble yourself (2 Peter 5:6) so that God can lift you up to a much better life here on earth! HIS Way is ALWAYS the BEST Way! AMEN!

Shalom in Him!