Ever since sin entered the world, God began unfolding his plan of grace to redeem the world. We have traced his promise to send a savior who would renew humanity and the world. And now Jesus has come for us and for our salvation. He has taken our curse of death upon himself and come out the other side, freeing us to die to our old selves and walk in newness of life.

As we now wait for him to return, our mission is to be, and to make, disciples of him. But what kind of lives and churches should we be cultivating? What is Jesus’ vision for his people? We do not have to wonder. The apostle John received a symbolic vision of the risen Christ. He is the exalted King, and yet he is present with his people. And he has a message for his churches.