As usual, our class was so fun! Jo Ann, Dan, Ruth, Steve, David, Dave, Robin, Randy, Norky, Jay, Merill, and Karen (who had Zoom connection problems) attended. Below is a summary written by Dan about what we discussed and learned: We read Revelation chapter 7 and 8 and the grey box in the Jewish Annotated New Testament associated with chapter 7. The heavenly temple cult: Not the Moonies or Charles Manson but what is going on as life on earth, according to John of Patmos, gets extremely dicey. A whole bunch of martyrs are revealed, as well as the famous 144,000 Jews who are sealed dramatically for some purpose. Then the 7th seal is broken and all kinds of death and destruction on earth break loose. We at the study have polite Hanukkah conversation. The action in Revelation, however borrows scenes from another Jewish holiday, Pesach. As we enjoy a cozy Hanukkah, our story in Revelation is a Cup of Plagues. Additions from Jo Ann: It was wonderful to end our discussion with sing...
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