GO- Digging Deeper: February 5

Read: Revelation 4:1-4; Revelation 19: 11,14; Psalm 47:8; Matthew 19:28

This first passage in Revelation talks about 24 elders, all surrounding the throne of God in heaven. The second passage talks about the army of saints coming out of heaven. In both cases, the people referred to are clothed in white. Who in the Bible wear white robes of righteousness? Why are we made righteous? The symbolism of 24 elders is a picture of the completed church – anyone who will ever come to faith. The idea of 24 in the Bible refers to completion. Who will be there? Who is on the throne in 4:2? Who sits on thrones in heaven according to Matthew 19? Looking at all of scripture, the 24 elders sitting on thrones represent the completed Body of believers, all of whom have been washed clean by the blood of Christ.

GO- Digging Deeper: February 4

Read: Daniel 12:2; Isaiah 26:19; Hosea 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:6-9;

What is true of every person? What is the destination of those who have rejected God? They may be in Sheol right now, but they will be judged and end up in the Great Lake of Fire called Hell. What is specifically true of those who have their faith in Christ? Today, make sure that you will be reunited with those who have gone before in faith.

GO- Digging Deeper: February 3

Thursday, February 3: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

There have been a lot of believers in Christ who have already died since Christ rose from the grave. When will we be reunited with them? What does this passage teach about those who have already died in faith? What is true about any who are still alive when Christ returns to the clouds? Today, look up and pray that His return for the Church will be soon. Maybe even today.