Revelation 19:9-10
And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Subject; Jesus is the Center of all things
The book of Revelation can be overwhelming to read and understand. The literal parts seem to flow freely into the word pictures and the word pictures seem to flow into multiple options of meaning. The above verse gives us the main key to understanding, both The Revelation, and all prophecy: Jesus Christ is the centerpiece. This book, and indeed the entire Bible, is Christ-Centered. We ought to look to see Christ and the Gospel message of Christ's death, burial and resurrection, in every book of the Bible. Revelation is no exception. God is at work in the world and the work is the work of Jesus. He is the Spirit of Prophecy. All we read here and in other parts reflect the Person and Work of Christ. This is why John is told to "worship God." Why? "For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." This is pretty simple, despite some of the language and writings of the book itself.
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