How does Revelation 10:11 encourage us to share God's message with others? Setting the Scene Revelation 10 shows John receiving a bittersweet scroll, eating it, and then hearing a fresh commission: “Then I was told, ‘You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.’” (Revelation 10:11) Understanding the Command in Revelation 10:11 • “You must” – an imperative. God does not suggest; He requires. • “Prophesy again” – John had already been proclaiming God’s word. The task continues until completion. • “About many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings” – the scope is global and reaches every social level. No one is outside God’s concern. Why We, Too, Must Keep Proclaiming 1. Same Lord, same mandate • Matthew 28:19–20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” • Acts 1:8 – “You will be My witnesses… to the ends of the earth.” 2. Same unchanging gospel • 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 – Christ died, was buried, and rose again “according to the Scriptures.” 3. Same human need • Romans 10:14 – “How can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?” 4. Same divine empowerment • 2 Timothy 4:2 – “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.” Biblical Echoes of the Call to Speak • Jeremiah 1:7 – “To everyone I send you, you must go and speak whatever I command you.” • Ezekiel 3:17 – Watchman imagery: warn the people. • Daniel 12:4 – Seal the book until the time of the end, implying revelation meant to be shared when the moment arrives. Practical Ways to “Prophesy Again” Today • Share the gospel conversationally with friends, family, coworkers. • Use modern platforms—social media, blogs, podcasts—to explain Scripture faithfully. • Support missions that translate and distribute God’s Word to every “tongue.” • Teach Sunday school or small-group studies, passing on sound doctrine. • Live out the message; credibility amplifies proclamation (Philippians 2:15). Strength for the Task • The indwelling Holy Spirit equips us (John 14:26; Acts 4:31). • Scripture itself fuels boldness—eat the scroll daily, like John (Psalm 119:103). • Christ’s promise: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). Revelation 10:11 is more than a historical note; it is a living reminder that until every nation, tribe, and tongue has heard, God’s people are to keep speaking His unaltered, life-giving Word. |
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