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A Message from Pastor Paape

FEBRUARY , 2012

 *   How much of Revelation have you read?

 *   What do you think it is all about?

 *   Is the "Left Behind Series" right?

 *   Do we need to live in that kind of fear and dread?

 *   Does some of Revelation seem scary, or perhaps creepy?

 *   Do you understand the code in which this book of the Bible
      is written?

   We might wonder why God would write a scary letter filled with code
   words to His children. Actually, the letter itself wasn't as scary as the
   world in which God's children were living, suffering, and dying.  God
   wanted His letter of Revelation to prepare all of us for the suffering
   we might see and experience. But above all, He wants to  remind
   us that Jesus already won the victory and that "our present sufferings
   are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us"
   (Romans 8:18b).

   Explaining Revelation in a non-scary light will be the focus of our 
   February Bible study prepared by Pastor Ken Klaus of The
   Lutheran Hour.  Please consider taking advantage of the
   opportunity to develop a positive outlook on this important book.

PRIOR BIBLE STUDY EXPERIENCE

IS NOT NECESSARY!

NO ONE WILL BE "PUT ON THE SPOT!"

   STARTING Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 8:15 p.m.

                         Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 10:15 a.m.

 in Reichmann Hall

   You can use the following chart to  help you decipher the
   Revelation code:

   THE REVELATION CODE

Dragon -- Devil
Lampstands -- Churches
Incense -- Prayers
White -- Victory
Black -- Famine/starvation
Pale Grey -- Death
Sword/Jesus' mouth -- Word of God

   As you look into the Book of Revelation, you will discover
   the following things:

   *   God has a plan for and is in control of His creation.

   *   He knows His people will suffer.

   *   He encourages us to focus on Jesus.

   *   He assures us of a final victory over evil.

   *   He says the faithful already share victory in Jesus.

   *   He says that those who remain faithful, even to the point of
       death, will receive the crown of everlasting life.  (Revelation 2:10)

   May the Lord bless you as you get into this special and
   comforting book!

Pastor Dave      

   

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