Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
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—Revelation 10:1-7
by: Dale Rood.
The angel had a little scroll in his hand (v.2). In a short time, John would be asked to eat that scroll, thus taking in the words printed on it (v.9-10). This reminds us of Ezekiel 2:8-3:3 where Ezekiel was similarly asked to eat a scroll. Ezekiel’s scroll contained warnings which, if the people responded appropriately, would bring life. Could this scroll likewise contain words of warning which, if heeded, would bring life? It is interesting that the angel had a rainbow over his head (v.1). Was this a reminder of the covenant God made with Noah, that He would not again destroy the world by a flood? Do you have a different idea what it might mean?