Reflections on Revelation in the Time of COVID
Finding Hope When Life Is Hard
- Bible Studies & Devotionals
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Revelation is a good book for hard times. It offers one clear answer--Christ, the one who is, who was, and is to come. Revelation was written to protect our hearts from fear and encourage us on our journey towards home. John reminds us that the victory was decided long ago at the cross, and God has already won. We need to hear that assurance when we are in the trenches. It gives us strength to keep fighting and a great hope that "presses on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Phil 3:14). Susan Erikson's poetry brings that timeless truth into the contemporary world in which we live.
Endorsements (6)
“I had the privilege of teaching through Revelation in a restricted country. Teaching through the book to pastors who would almost certainly end up in prison (or worse) brought the book to life. Susan’s poems don’t flinch from the doubt and despair of this life but redirect our gaze to the Cross of Christ that won our freedom. I hope you will be as encouraged by this collection as I have been.”
“I came to Susan’s work looking for what her poems could add to my appreciation of the book of Revelation. I was not disappointed. I now think regular poetry would be a wonderful supplement to any reading of Revelation. Poetry like this brings home the themes of the book and adds a needed depth of feeling. Susan’s creative, startling, delightful images fascinate long enough for her message to get through our natural defense of avoiding honest pain. Some selections, like “Unmasked,” are examples of the fine art that can rise out of shared suffering. The work is decidedly positive, as the themes of the gospel are never far away, finding God’s chosen response intertwined in every human need.”
“Susan Erikson’s best book of poetry thus far! I particularly like the poems ‘The Digger’ and ‘The Holy War.’ Every pastor or teacher of the Bible ought to have a copy of this insightful book!”
“The author creatively expresses the practical message of Revelation, a book which offers us needed hope during troubled times. These poems are word pictures of truth which express powerful human emotions. We especially enjoyed ‘Sardis,’ ‘The Stumbling Church,’ and ‘Unmasked.’”
“I read Susan Erikson’s book three times. The author uses the effectiveness of poetry to untangle current chaos in such scope and depth. It is so timely for me.”
“Reflections on Revelation reminds us that our sin poses a greater danger than any virus. No matter how many precautions we take, all of them pale in comparison to our need for salvation and the promises that God makes to all who trust in Christ. May this collection of poems encourage and strengthen your faith.”
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