Chapter Twenty-Six -God's Sacred Secret -Its Glorious Climax!

Conclusion of Behold the Ark of His Covenant!

Those first ones who have been resurrected to heaven see this symbolic ark at close range, for they have taken their place as part of the 24 elders around Jehovah's throne.  And the John class on earth have been enlightened by Jehovah's spirit to discern His presence in His spiritual temple. There have also been signs to alert mankind in general to this wonderful development. John's vision speaks of lightnings, voices, thunders, an earthquake, and hail.  (Compare Revelation 8:5) What do these symbolize?

Since 1914 there has been a tremendous upheaval in the realm of religion. Happily, though, the "earthquake " has been accompanied by dedicated voices giving clear message about God's established Kingdom. Thunderous 'storm warnings' from the Bible have been sounded. Like lightning, flashes of insight as to God's prophetic Word have been seen and publicized.  A hard pounding "hail" of divine judgments has been unleashed against Christendom and false religion in general. All of this should have caught people's attention.  Sadly, though, the majority-like the people of Jerusalem  in Jesus' time-have failed to discern the fulfillment of these Revelation signs. -Luke 19:41-44. 

The seven angels continue to sound their trumpets, signaling historic events here on earth. Dedicated Christians have a great responsibility to continue proclaiming  these announcements to the world. How joyfully they are fulfilling that commission!  This is indicated in that, in just ten years, from 1978 to 1987, the more than doubled the hours spent yearly in their global ministry-from 307,272, 262 to 739,019, 286-a 140 -percent increase. Truly, "the sacred secret  of God according the good news" is being made known "to the extremities of the inhabited earth." -Revelation 10:7; Romans 10:18. 

Other visions now await us as God's Kingdom continue to be  unveiled.  

Next time: Chapter Twenty-Seven -God's Kingdom Is Born

From the book of Revelation