Today's Reading | December 13, 2024
Revelation 5:1–14
Introduction Revelation 5:1–14: Today’s reading introduces the Lamb of God, who alone is worthy to break open the seven seals of a scroll. The chapter concludes with a hymn of praise to the Lamb. Today’s Key Verse: Revelation 5:12b “The Lamb who was killed is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and strength, honor, glory, and praise!” Reading 5 I saw…
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