Revelation 1:1
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that Jesus received a message from God about future events and shared it with his servant John through an angel. The main idea is to reveal what's coming in the near future.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your friend got a secret message from their dad about something exciting happening soon, and they told you all about it. That’s kind of like what happened here, but with Jesus telling his friend John about big things that were going to happen.
歴史的背景
The book of Revelation was written by the apostle John around 95 AD when he was in exile on Patmos. The audience consisted mainly of Christians facing persecution under Roman rule. This message provided hope and reassurance during difficult times.
今日への適用
Today, people can use this verse to find comfort and guidance about future uncertainties. For instance, someone dealing with a challenging career transition could look at Revelation as a reminder that God has plans beyond their current struggles.