Reading for May 2nd

Read Revelation 11.14-19 In 11.14-18: The seventh trumpet This announcement that God's kingodm has come symbolizes the final end ( 10.7). The twenty-four elders represnt God's people (see 4.4), and their worship of God enacts God's rule. In verse 16: We give you thanks is the Greek word "eucharistoumen." In verse 18: This poem represents the desire for justice, rewarding your servants and destroying those who destry the earth. In verse 19: This is pivotal, both closing the action of the throne scene and opening a new action. Seeing the ark means John is looking into the inmost sanctuary, thus the traditional elements marking God's manifestation (see 4.5). Note the similar motif of the spliting of the temple curtain at Jesus' crucifixion (Mk 15.38 and parallels). Comments or Questions..