Revelation: Let the One Who Is Thirsty Come

“Sarah Ivills new Bible study is wonderful and fills a gap that has long been avoided in womens ministry, particularly within Reformed circles. Ivill does a remarkable job of showing the applicability of the prophecies to us women as we are today, without resorting to sensationalism. Ivill reminds us that this oft-neglected book is just as important for women as Proverbs 31, Titus 2, Ephesians, and the other books and passages that get so much airtime today. The Introduction alone taught me more than I had previously known about Revelation, and it set a great foundation for the rest of the books teaching.”

“Sarah Ivill invites women to explore the treasures of the book of Revelation and to mine the spiritual riches of the visions granted to John for the comfort and encouragement of Christs church. Ivill approaches Revelation from the perspective of Reformed theology and inaugurated (amillennial) eschatology. Among the strengths of Revelation are its sensitivity to the Old Testament background of Johns visions and to the symbolic genre of the book, the personal illustrations that open and close each lesson, and the insightful study questions that encourage thoughtful engagement with the text.”

“This is the first study guide to the book of Revelation that I can see using in our womens Bible studies. As I read through this study, I see it as an inviting, effective tool to gain an understanding of this often-daunting book of the Bible. The unique format of this study guide and its questions give us an experience of digging out the texts meaning for ourselves and finding new possibilities for application to our lives and to our hopes for the future in Christ.”

“The book of Revelation, often a closed book to many, is to be read. Sarah Ivill has given us a carefully crafted pattern that enables us to see Revelation through covenantal eyes. She leads us with clarity, focus, and life–impacting applications. She is a faithful guide, using her gifts to open the rich blessings from God found in Revelation. We appreciate her objective in doing so: to speak to the mind, the heart, and the hands—and to have us open the door and sit at the table with Jesus through this study.”

“This study is a banquet: it feeds the hungry soul with riches from the Word. Sarah covers every facet of Bible study, from teaching the beginning Bible student how to study to helping the seasoned student plumb the depths of each passage. Sarah is a careful, thoughtful student of the Word who makes the complicated passages and images of Revelation very understandable and accessible. Throughout this study, she encourages students to dig deeper and reach further as they apply the Scriptures to their hearts.”

“Revelation can be an intimidating book to read. Its many complexities and pitfalls require careful navigation. But Sarah Ivill proves to be a steady guide, steering the reader through these difficult waters. In this study, she reminds us that the book of Revelation is not just some puzzle to solve or some code to crack. Rather, it is a wonderful and glorious vision of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Thus, she helps us to see that Revelation is a book not just about the future, but also very much about the present.”

“Rich, rich, rich. Sarahs book on Revelation digs deep into the Word of God. She brings the whole of Scripture to bear in her expositions so that you truly see the unity of Revelation with the rest of the Bible. And she shows with clarity and without a doubt that the one writer of all Scripture could only be God the Holy Spirit himself, because of the wonder and grandeur of the Holy Scriptures on full display through her careful explanation of the text.In addition, the book contains an excellent study guide with questions designed to give readers the opportunity to dig into Scripture for themselves, enabling them to read, digest, and apply the truths it contains.”

“I commend this book for bridging the gap between a commentary and a fill–in–the–blank exercise for women. The study of Revelation has become less challenging and more edifying with Ivills book. It is an annotated Bible study, providing Old Testament background, salient commentary, and personal exhortations and examples from a covenantal perspective. Questions for each Bible chapter enhance and encourage group discussion that is focused on Scripture interpreting Scripture.”