Structure in Revelation 9

by Peter J. Leithart

John’s description of the scorpion plague is intricately structured. Continue Reading »

3 Nov 2014

Gold Crown

by Peter J. Leithart

In the Bible, gold crowns are priestly before they are royal. Continue Reading »

3 Nov 2014

Demon Bride

by Peter J. Leithart

The description of the locust horde in Revelation 9 reminds us, eerily, of the Song of Songs. Continue Reading »

31 Oct 2014

Prayer Army

by Peter J. Leithart

An army is unleashed in Revelation 9. What sort of army is it? Continue Reading »

30 Oct 2014

Climbing the Altar

by Peter J. Leithart

Revelation moves up the golden altar. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2014

Who Is Like the Beast?

by Peter J. Leithart

The acclamation of the beast is multiply ironic. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2014

Blasphemy

by Peter J. Leithart

The beast blasphemes God, His name, His tent, and the ones who pitch their tent in heaven. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2014

Following the Resurrected

by Peter J. Leithart

The beast of Revelation 13 is a counterfeit Lamb. Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2014

From the Sea

by Peter J. Leithart

What comes from the sea depends on what’s happening on the land. Continue Reading »

24 Oct 2014

In the Fire

by Peter J. Leithart

To be saved is to become a burning bush, standing in the fire without being consumed. Continue Reading »

21 Oct 2014