The Little Open Book

1. Revelation chapter 10 opens onto the vision of a mighty angel having a little book open in his hand. The description of this angel perfectly matches the one of a powerful being found in Revelation chapter 1. This comparison shows us that the mighty angel of Revelation chapter 10 is:
   Gabriel.
   Raphael.
   Lucifer.
   Jesus Christ.

2. A careful reading reveals a striking link between Daniel chapter 12 and Revelation chapter 10. Indeed, both chapters display all these common elements (check off all the right answers):
   The vision of a being standing on the waters.
   This being lifts up his right hand to heaven.
   This being swears by Him who lives forever.
   This being makes a statement about time.

3. In the last chapter of his book, the prophet Daniel receives the following order: «But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and the book until the time of the .» Now, it is interesting to note that Revelation chapter 10 presents an angel who «had a little book in his hand».

4. A careful study of Revelation chapter 10, with the help of many comparisons between the Bible's prophetic books, reveals that the little open book is:
   the Bible.
   the book of Daniel.
   the book of Revelation.
   the Lamb's book of life.

5. In the last days of His ministry on this earth, Jesus was already advising His disciples to spend time studying the book of Daniel. In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says: «Therefore when you see the " of desolation", spoken of by the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him ).»

6. Revelation chapter 10 says that «in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets». Now, according to the Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, the «mystery of God» is embodied in a single word, that is:
   «Church».
   «Revelation».
   «Peace».
   «Christ».

7. Revelation chapter 10 mentions the «sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound». In the following chapter, we witness the sounding of this seventh trumpet, and loud voices in heaven then proclaim: «The of this world have become the of our Lord and of His , and He shall forever and ever!»

8. As sweet as honey in the mouth, the little open book of Revelation chapter 10, once eaten, became bitter in the stomach. Then, the following message is given to all the sincere Christians bitterly disappointed when they understood that they had not properly interpreted the content of the book of Daniel: «You must again about many , nations, , and kings.»

9. In the book of Revelation, this first message is immediately followed by a second one, still addressed to the Christians who had not properly interpreted the content of the book of the «little open book». So, in order to understand the book of Daniel and its prophecies, this second message tells us to study more deeply a particular subject. What is that subject?
   The state of the dead.
   The punishment of the wicked.
   The sanctuary.
   The gifts of the Holy Spirit.

10. In the last chapter of the book of Daniel, we can read what follows: «But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall .» This little book is now «open», and this is why this same chapter declares: «Those who are shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to like the stars forever and ever.» Now, it is up to us to grasp this wonderful promise!

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