Today's Reading | December 12, 2024
Revelation 4:1–11
Introduction Revelation 4:1–11: In today’s reading, John describes the One who is seated on a heavenly throne, surrounded by those singing praises to God who created all things. Today’s Key Verse: Revelation 4:8b “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, who is, and who is to come.” Reading 4 At this point I had another vision and saw…
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