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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John..." Revelation 1:1 (New American Standard Version - NAS)

Soon Take Place:

In several places in the Revelation, John reminds the reader that this book is about things that will take place soon:

"Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near."  Revelation 1:3 (NAS)

"And he said to me, "These words are faithful and true;" and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must shortly take place." Revelation 22:6 (NAS)

The events of the Revelation would begin soon...or in a short period of time from the time it was given.  The word "near" in Revelation 1:3 is from the Greek word "eggus" meaning "near" or "at hand."  When Jesus began His ministry, He often told of how the kingdom of God was "at hand" (from a similar Greek word "eggizo" meaning "to make near.")  We know that the church began shortly after Jesus ascended to heaven (see Acts 2 and Lesson 2).  Although the kingdom or church would last forever, its beginning was near at the time Jesus spoke of it prior to His death. 

Bond-Servants:

God and Jesus wanted to show His bond-servants what they would face in the near future. 

When people gave their lives to Jesus...to follow Him, they considered themselves as servants or bond-servants of Jesus.  The New Testament shows how to become a Christian (also called disciple, follower, bond-servant), and also what Jesus expected of those that would be His servants.  For example, consider the words of the Apostle Paul written to the church in Galatia:

"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ."  Galatians 1:10  (NAS)

Let's look at how Jesus would prepare His bond-servants for what was ahead.  Click on the next question to continue...