Bible crossword puzzle: The book of Revelation

Puzle 25: Based on material in chapter 32 of Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese

Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book by Varughese?

ACROSS

5 -- The New Testament book that utilizes lots of symbolic language and other literary features of Jewish apocalyptic literature to talk about Christ's Second coming and End Times

DOWN

1 -- The number of churches to which the book of Revelation is addressed, a number signifying perfection that is prominent throughout Revelation
2 -- The Roman emperor at the end of the First Century who was worshiped as a god and who carried out an empire-wide persecution of Christians
3 -- A number used in the Bible to symbolize completeness
4 -- The island where John was in exile when he had the visions recorded in Revelation

This crossword puzzle was created for use in Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities edited by Alex Varughese and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, now called The Foundry.

Afterword: What we can learn from Revelation

The most important lesson to be gleaned from the book of Revelation is perhaps the enduring message of hope amidst tribulation. Within vivid imagery and prophetic warnings lies a core theme of perseverance and faith in the face of adversity. Revelation reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is a divine hand at work. It proclaims that those who remain steadfast in their beliefs will ultimately triumph. The book emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and encourages believers to stay vigilant. It urges people to trust in God's sovereignty and the promise of redemption. Through its symbolic language and apocalyptic visions, Revelation underscores the eternal victory of good over evil and the ultimate fulfillment of God's purposes.

-- Howard Culbertson,

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From every nation, tongue and language -- Revelation 7:9
No more death; no more pain -- Revelation 21:4
"The nations will walk by its light" -- Revelation 21:23-24
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