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A Verse-by-Verse Journey Through the Book of Revelation

Nonfiction / Religion / Biblical Studies / Christian

Date Published: May 7, 2024

Publisher: Lucid Books

Did you know that the Bible speaks more about the times we are living in than any other period in history?

In the mysterious and prophetic Book of Revelation, God has laid out His plans for the incredible final chapters of planet Earth so His people can be blessed, informed, encouraged, emboldened, strengthened, and filled with hope as they navigate the last days.

Written in a clear and accessible style, Hail the King will illuminate every verse and chapter of this captivating book. You’ll learn:

• Why the Old Testament is the key to unlocking the Book of Revelation.

• The meaning behind the vivid imagery and strange symbols used by John.

• How the past 2,000 years of the Church were prophesied in 7 letters written by Jesus.

• The chronological sequence of events leading up to Christ’s glorious return.

• How to find a renewed sense of urgency, purpose, and hope in these uncertain times.

Prepare for an immersive encounter with Scripture that will equip you for the days ahead, grow your love for Jesus, and inspire you to live with an eternal perspective!

INTERVIEW

What was your main drive to write this book?

For years now, I think most people have been feeling that the world is spiraling increasingly out of control. As a pastor in a local church, I’ve had countless conversations with people who have felt this way. The good news is that the Bible is not silent about these things! The bad news is that the book of the Bible that most deals with end times events - Revelation – is perhaps the most misunderstood book in the entire Bible. People find it intimidating and hard to understand. So, I taught our church through the book verse by verse twice over the past 10 years. Tens of thousands of people also listened to the messages online and shared how blessed they were to finally be able to understand Revelation. They were encouraged, filled with hope, and loved Jesus more. I received quite a few requests to put the information into a book, and that began the slow process of turning my sermons into what would become “Hail the King.”

My hope was to write a detailed, verse by verse explanation of Revelation that anyone could read, understand, and be encouraged by.

What do you hope readers will learn by reading this book?

I believe God has lovingly shared His plans for the end times with His people so that we can know what’s coming, not be shaken by it, and have confidence in His good plans – even when the world around us seems to be falling apart.

I hope readers will be comforted by the truth that God is truly in control and will be filled with joyful anticipation as we see God’s plans coming to pass before our very eyes.

Did you do much research when planning this book?

Yes! I taught through the Book of Revelation twice at our church, doing different rounds of research both times. I then compiled all that research with even more research while working on the manuscript. I’ve read more books and listened to more podcasts and sermons on the subject than I can count.

Did you have any main people who helped you in the process of this book or influenced you to write it?

I was heavily influenced by the pastor of a church I worked at in my twenties. He was the first person I’d ever heard teach through Revelation verse by verse. Hearing those messages ignited my passion for Bible prophecy because they showed me that it was possible to understand the parts of Scripture that seemed impossible to understand.

How long did this book take you to write from initial thought to hitting publish?

The writing, editing, and publishing process took around five years.

Do you have plans to write more about this topic or new topics?

Absolutely! I’d like to write similar books about the other major end times prophetic texts in the Bible – the Book of Daniel, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and Jesus’ Olivet Discourse in the Gospels. Anyone who studies these books will have a thorough understanding of end times Bible prophecy, and I’d love to guide people along that path.

About the Author

Jeff Thompson was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and has served full-time in churches since the age of 19 as a youth pastor, worship pastor, and teaching pastor. In 2012, he planted what would become Gospel City Church, where he has served as a pastor for over a decade. Jeff has a passion for Bible prophecy, which has led him to study and teach through some of the Bible’s most compelling and challenging texts. He lives in the beautiful Greater Vancouver region of Canada with his wife, Charlene, their 6 children, and a dog he foolishly promised his oldest daughter she could get when she turned 12.

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