NT260 – Just Keith Harris

Revelation 22 on 4/17 | The Finale to the NT260 Reading Plan

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Today’s post represents more than the finish of a Bible reading plan — it helps us see that the Bible ends on the Person of Christ, the same place it starts and is consistently centered upon.

If you read to check a box off a to-do list or out of some sense of religious obligation, you’re missing out. Look at the beauty of Revelation 22. There is audio above, but look at it in a paper Bible and see the red letters. Jesus is alive. He has promised that He is coming again. And He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).

Look upon Him. Look for His coming. Come, Lord Jesus!

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 22 completes the vision of the new creation, showing a restored Eden where the river of life flows from God’s throne and the tree of life brings continual blessing and healing (vv. 1–2). The curse is gone, and God’s people dwell with Him, seeing His face and reigning forever in His light (vv. 3–5). The chapter then closes with a final call to respond: the message is trustworthy, Jesus is coming soon, and blessing is promised to those who keep His Word (vv. 6–7). There is both invitation and warning – an open call for all who are thirsty to come and receive life, and a serious warning not to reject or distort God’s Word (vv. 17–19). The book ends with the promise of Christ’s return and the prayer of His people: “Come, Lord Jesus!” (v. 20).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 22 reveals Jesus as the living source of eternal life and the returning King who brings all things to completion. From His throne flows the water of life, satisfying His people forever (vv. 1, 17). He is the One who has removed the curse, restoring what was lost and bringing His people into perfect fellowship with God (vv. 3–4). He is both the Root and the Descendant of David, fully God and fully man, the promised King who fulfills all of Scripture (v. 16). And He is the One who is coming soon – bringing reward, justice, and the fullness of His kingdom (vv. 12, 20). Jesus stands at both the beginning and the end – the Alpha and the Omega – and He invites all who are thirsty to come to Him and live. The story of Scripture ends not just with a promise, but with a Person – Jesus Himself.

🌀 Reflection:
Jesus promises that He is coming soon. Are you living with that expectation – longing for His return and remaining faithful until He comes?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Live today in light of Jesus’ return, and invite someone to come to Him and receive the gift of life.

Revelation 21 on 4/16 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 21 reveals the final renewal of all things as John sees a new heaven and a new earth, where sin, death, and suffering are gone forever (vv. 1–4). God declares that He is making all things new and invites those who are thirsty to receive life freely (vv. 5–6). The new Jerusalem descends as a beautiful bride, representing God’s redeemed people, where He dwells fully with them in perfect relationship (vv. 2–3). The city is described in breathtaking detail – secure, radiant, and filled with God’s glory – where there is no temple because God Himself is present, and no darkness because His glory is its light (vv. 22–23). Only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life enter this eternal city (v. 27).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 21 reveals Jesus as the Lamb who makes all things new and brings His people into eternal life with God. He is the One through whom redemption is complete, bringing an end to sin, death, and sorrow forever (vv. 4–5). As the Bridegroom, He welcomes His people – the bride – into perfect, unbroken relationship, fulfilling God’s promise to dwell with His people (vv. 2–3). He is the source of living water, freely giving eternal life to those who come to Him (v. 6). And in the new creation, His presence replaces every need – the Lamb is the light of the city, the center of all joy, and the reason His people will dwell in glory forever (v. 23). Jesus is not only the One who saves us from judgment – He is the One who brings us home.

🌀 Reflection:
Jesus doesn’t just rescue us from sin – He restores everything. How does the promise of a new creation shape the way you live and hope today?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Live today with eternity in mind, and share with someone the hope that Jesus makes all things new.

Revelation 20 on 4/15 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 20 describes the binding of Satan, the reign of Christ, and the final judgment (vv. 1–15). Satan is bound and prevented from deceiving the nations for a thousand years, while believers reign with Christ and share in the first resurrection (vv. 1–6). After this period, Satan is released for a final rebellion, but it is quickly defeated, and he is thrown into the lake of fire forever (vv. 7–10). The chapter ends with the great white throne judgment, where all the dead are raised and judged according to their deeds, and those not found in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire (vv. 11–15).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 20 reveals Jesus as the sovereign King and final Judge who defeats evil completely and reigns forever. He has authority over Satan, who is bound and ultimately destroyed under His rule (vv. 1–3, 10). He shares His reign with His people, giving them life, victory, and the privilege of ruling with Him (vv. 4–6). And He is the One seated on the throne of judgment, before whom all people must stand – perfectly just, seeing every deed, and rendering a final, righteous verdict (vv. 11–13). Yet for those whose names are written in the book of life, there is no fear of the second death (v. 15). Jesus is both the King who reigns with His people and the Judge who brings all things to their final and just end.

🌀 Reflection:
Every person will stand before Jesus as Judge. Are you trusting in Him as your Savior now, knowing that your only hope is to have your name written in the book of life?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Take time today to thank Jesus for saving you, and share the urgency of that truth with someone who needs to hear it.

Revelation 19 on 4/14 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 19 celebrates God’s victory over Babylon and prepares for the return of Christ (vv. 1–21). Heaven erupts in praise, declaring that God’s judgments are true and just and that He has avenged His people (vv. 1–5). The scene then shifts to the marriage supper of the Lamb, where God’s people are united with Him in joy and purity (vv. 6–10). Finally, heaven opens, and Jesus returns as the conquering King – riding on a white horse, defeating the beast and the false prophet, and establishing His authority over all (vv. 11–21).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 19 reveals Jesus as the glorious Bridegroom and victorious King who comes to judge and reign. He is the Lamb whose people are made ready for Him, clothed in righteousness and welcomed into eternal joy at the marriage supper (vv. 7–9). At the same time, He is the rider on the white horse – called Faithful and True – who comes in righteousness to judge and make war against evil (vv. 11). His eyes see all, His word carries absolute authority, and His rule is unmatched as “King of kings and Lord of lords” (vv. 12–16). He defeats His enemies completely (and by Himself), showing that no power can stand against Him (vv. 19–21). Jesus is both the One who saves His people into joy and the One who brings final justice – His victory is total, and His reign is forever.

🌀 Reflection:
Jesus is not only the Savior who invites us into joy, but the King who will return in power. Are you living in a way that reflects both your hope in Him and your readiness for His return?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Live today in light of Jesus’ return, and share with someone the hope of the King who is coming again.

Revelation 18 on 4/13 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 18 announces and describes the complete fall of Babylon, the corrupt system that seduced the nations through wealth, power, and immorality (vv. 1–3). God calls His people to separate from her so they do not share in her sins or judgment (vv. 4–5). Her destruction comes swiftly and decisively, repaying her for her arrogance and evil (vv. 6–8). The kings, merchants, and sailors who profited from her mourn her sudden collapse, grieving the loss of their wealth and influence (vv. 9–19). In contrast, heaven rejoices because God has judged her and vindicated His people (v. 20). The chapter ends with a powerful image of Babylon’s final and irreversible destruction – never to rise again (vv. 21–24).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 18 reveals Jesus as the righteous Judge who brings down every system built on sin and self-glory. Babylon appeared strong, wealthy, and untouchable, but her fall comes suddenly because God’s justice cannot be delayed forever (vv. 8, 10). Jesus sees the pride, greed, and injustice that the world often celebrates, and He will bring it all to account (vv. 5–7). His judgment is not unjust – it is a fitting response to the harm done to His people and the rebellion against His rule (vv. 6, 24). At the same time, He calls His people to come out and live differently, refusing to be shaped by the values of a fallen world (v. 4). Jesus is both the One who judges and the One who rescues, calling His people to faithfulness now and promising that all evil will one day be brought to an end.

🌀 Reflection:
The world’s systems can look powerful and appealing, but they will not last. Are you living shaped more by the values of this world or by the kingdom of Christ?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Identify one area where the world’s values are influencing you and choose today to live differently in obedience to Jesus.

Revelation 17 on 4/12 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 17 gives a detailed vision of Babylon, pictured as a great prostitute sitting on a beast, representing a powerful, corrupt system that influences the nations through wealth, immorality, and false worship (vv. 1–6). She is adorned in luxury but is filled with evil and is responsible for the persecution of God’s people (vv. 4–6). The angel then explains the symbolism of the woman and the beast, showing the temporary nature of their power and their ultimate destruction (vv. 7–13). Though they unite in opposition to God, their rebellion is short-lived, as they will make war against the Lamb – and be defeated (v. 14). In the end, even the forces that support Babylon will turn against her, fulfilling God’s sovereign purposes (vv. 16–17).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 17 reveals Jesus as the victorious King over every corrupt and counterfeit system of the world. Though Babylon appears powerful – seducing nations, influencing kings, and opposing God’s people – her power is temporary and ultimately under God’s control (vv. 1–2, 17). The beast and its allies gather to make war against Jesus, but the outcome is never in doubt: “the Lamb will conquer them” because He is “Lord of lords and King of kings” (v. 14). His authority surpasses every earthly ruler, and His kingdom will outlast every system built on rebellion, greed, and idolatry. Those who belong to Him are described as “called and chosen and faithful,” reminding us that our security is not in the world’s systems, but in Christ alone. No matter how strong evil appears, Jesus reigns, and His victory is certain.

🌀 Reflection:
The world often looks powerful and appealing, but it will not last. Are you placing your hope in what is temporary, or in the King who reigns forever?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Reject the pull of worldly compromise today and live as someone who belongs fully to Jesus, the true King.

Revelation 16 on 4/11 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 16 describes the pouring out of the seven bowls of God’s wrath, completing His judgment on a rebellious world (vv. 1–21). These judgments affect the earth, sea, rivers, sun, and the beast’s kingdom, bringing sores, blood, scorching heat, darkness, and devastation (vv. 2–11). Despite the severity, many still refuse to repent and instead curse God (vv. 9, 11). The sixth bowl prepares the nations for the final battle at Armageddon (vv. 12–16). With the seventh bowl, a voice from heaven declares, “It is done!” as a great earthquake and catastrophic destruction bring the collapse of human systems opposed to God (vv. 17–21).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 16 reveals Jesus as the righteous Judge whose justice is complete and undeniable. Every bowl poured out shows that His judgment is not random but deserved – He gives people what their rebellion has earned, and heaven declares that His judgments are “true and just” (vv. 5–7). He is fully sovereign over creation, using even the natural world to carry out His purposes (vv. 8–9). Yet even in judgment, His call to repentance remains clear, though many continue to harden their hearts (vv. 9, 11). Jesus also warns His people to stay ready – “Behold, I am coming like a thief” – calling them to live with watchfulness and faithfulness (v. 15). When the final declaration comes – “It is done!” – it marks the completion of God’s plan and the certainty that evil will be fully judged and removed. Jesus is both the One who warns and the One who will bring history to its appointed end.

🌀 Reflection:
God’s judgment is just, even when it is severe. Do you trust His justice, and are you living ready for His return?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Live with urgency today – turn fully to Jesus and encourage someone else to be ready for His return.

Revelation 14 on 4/9 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 14 contrasts those who belong to the Lamb with those who follow the beast and announces what is coming (vv. 1–20). John sees the Lamb standing with His redeemed people, marked as His own and singing a new song of redemption (vv. 1–5). Three angels then proclaim a final call to worship God, announce the fall of Babylon, and warn of the coming judgment on those who follow the beast (vv. 6–11). Believers are called to endure faithfully, with the promise of rest and blessing (vv. 12–13). The chapter ends with a vision of harvest – one gathering of God’s people and another depicting the judgment of the wicked (vv. 14–20).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 14 reveals Jesus as the Lamb who redeems, the Lord who calls, and the Judge who will return. He stands victorious with His people, who belong to Him and follow Him wherever He leads (vv. 1, 4). He is the One who has redeemed them by His blood, making them pure and blameless before God (vv. 4–5). At the same time, He calls all people to turn from false worship and give glory to God before judgment comes (vv. 6–7). And as the Son of Man, He is the One who will return to reap the earth – gathering His people to Himself and executing righteous judgment on sin (vv. 14–16). Jesus is both Savior and Judge, offering salvation now but ensuring justice in the end.

🌀 Reflection:
Following Jesus requires endurance, especially in a world that pulls us toward compromise. What does it look like for you to remain faithful to Him today?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Choose to follow Jesus faithfully today, even in small decisions, showing that your life belongs to Him.

Revelation 13 on 4/8 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 13 reveals how Satan continues his war against God’s people through two beasts – one from the sea and one from the earth (vv. 1–18). The first beast represents powerful, God-opposing authority that demands worship and wages war against the saints, gaining widespread allegiance from those not belonging to God (vv. 1–8). The second beast acts as a false prophet, performing signs and deceiving people into worshiping the first beast, enforcing this allegiance through a mark tied to economic survival (vv. 11–17). The chapter ends with a call for wisdom and endurance, reminding believers that even in persecution, they must remain faithful (vv. 10, 18).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 13 shows Jesus as the true King in contrast to every false and counterfeit power. While the beasts imitate His authority, death, and even resurrection, they are only distortions of the real Christ (v. 3). Jesus alone is the Lamb who was truly slain and whose redemption was planned from before the foundation of the world (v. 8). Though the beast appears powerful – gaining worship, authority, and influence – its rule is limited and permitted, never ultimate (vv. 5, 7). Those who belong to Jesus are secure, their names written in His book of life, and they are called to endure with faith even in suffering (vv. 8–10). This chapter reminds us that there is no neutrality: every person belongs either to the Lamb or to the beast. And in the end, only Jesus is worthy of worship, only His kingdom will last, and only His people will stand.

🌀 Reflection:
The world constantly pressures us to give our loyalty to things that are not Jesus. Where are you being tempted to compromise instead of remaining faithful to Him?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Choose faithfulness to Jesus today in one area where it may cost you, trusting that He alone is worthy.

Revelation 15 on 4/10 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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Today’s post includes a brief overview of the chapter and a focused look at what it reveals about Jesus (Rev. 1:1) — so our eyes stay fixed on Him.

Chapter Overview:
Revelation 15 introduces the final series of God’s judgments – the seven bowls of His wrath (vv. 1–8). Before these are poured out, John sees a victorious group of believers standing by a sea of glass, singing praise to God for His mighty and just works (vv. 2–4). Then the heavenly temple is opened, and seven angels emerge carrying the bowls of God’s wrath, showing that these judgments come directly from His holy presence (vv. 5–7). The chapter closes with the temple filled with God’s glory, emphasizing the seriousness and finality of what is about to take place (v. 8).

Seeing Jesus in This Chapter:
Revelation 15 reveals Jesus as the victorious Redeemer whose justice is right and whose work is complete. The people standing in victory have overcome the beast not by power, but through faith in Him, and they now worship God and the Lamb together (vv. 2–3). Their song connects the exodus under Moses with the greater redemption accomplished by Jesus, showing that He is the One who delivers His people fully and finally (v. 3). At the same time, the coming judgment reminds us that His justice is perfect – His ways are “just and true” and all nations will ultimately recognize His authority (vv. 3–4). Jesus is both the Savior who brings His people safely through and the Lord whose righteous judgment will bring history to its appointed end.

🌀 Reflection:
God’s justice and salvation are both worthy of worship. Do you trust that His ways are right, even when His judgments are hard to understand?

💬 Mission Challenge:
Worship God today for both His mercy and His justice, acknowledging that all His ways are good.