Grab your Bible, a journal, and a pen to reflect on what God is teaching you through this section of scripture. Here is the format that we will follow:
Be Still: As you read, write out the Bible verse or verses that stick out to you most.
Abide: What truth can you learn? Are there any principles or commands present? What is the overall theme of the text?
Adore: What does the text reveal about God and His character?
Apply: How does this Scripture apply to your life today? How does the truth of God’s Word change your daily perspective? How can you live differently in light of this truth?
Pray: Pray God’s Word back to Him. Turn these thoughts into prayer. Ask the Lord to show you how to meditate on and apply this Scripture to your life.
For consideration as you read: Today, you will see the term “the Book of Life.” The Book of Life is the set of names of those who will live with God in heaven forever. When you repent of your sin and believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior, your name is written in the Book of Life and will never be erased (Revelation 3:5). In contrast, the “lake of fire” that is referenced is another term for hell, or eternal separation from God.
It is our mission to ensure as many people as possible have their names written in the Book of Life. It’s God’s will that none should perish, and He has commissioned His followers to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While we have a tendency to distance ourselves from thinking about hell, we can use the reality of it to motivate us in doing our part to ensure that as few people as possible go there.
Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12, 15 And I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and heavens fled from his presence, there was no place for them. I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, the books were opened. Another book was opened, which was the book of life... Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
