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Though there are many different interpretations to the book of the Revelation, and good men disagree about minor points of exegesis, the thrust of the book is obvious. It is the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The book is about Jesus and how He emerges victorious over Satanic and despotic government. And because believers are affiliated with Jesus, they too are winners. No matter how much tribulation we have in this world, we can be of good cheer, for Christ has overcome the world. In the end, the saints win. We trust that as a result of this study of Revelation, you will rest and rejoice in the victory that is yours through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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The Jewish people, after a long deportation, were now allowed to return to the land of promise. The primary spiritual leader during this return was Ezra. By examining the book that bears his name, the modern Christian is able to see the importance of corporate worship, spiritual fellowship, fervent prayer, and hard work. More importantly, the reader of Ezra is able to see the necessity of maintaining a spirit of revival to avoid the temptation to apathy and despair. God has not abandoned us, and He will see us through the process as we come home.
