My Church teaching mainly been from Gospels and the letters.

In any examination of Revelations, (last book of the Bible) ,Some modern theologians for these times may examine the present wave of natural disasters, violence, bloodshed, revenge, and retribution. Express pretty common view that these are `our` end times.

BUT,

where they written for the 'Now of Now or the Then of Then'. 

By that l mean ..is this about where we are? or about the period those early disciples were actually living among. Me and You, what is sticking with me this year 2024,  is how any exploration of this present world view is remarkably familiar, news worthy, issues are experienced in modern contemporary world.

BUT

Some are saying that they were written for both then and now, the present. I found the historical evidence of 'Nero life and his abuse', towards many but specifically early Church Christians to be awful, find myself unable to read such accounts of that behavior. Plus he was not alone in persecution of Christian's. Hitler, Stalin are more modern but also present situation in middle east is awful. destressing and disturbing.

My Church teaching mainly been from N.T. Gospels and the letters. Dipped into Revelations occasionally. 

Work practice being in 'frontier situation' was mainly the old testament Prophet's and the call for justice. Especially Jeremiah, Isiah plus Micah and haddukah the minor prophets. Also we never dipped into the theology of non believers going to Hell.

It was mostly about Kingdom values. fun, dancing, relationships and issues we all were facing. But we come from a Culture poor geographically and poor economically, these are factors in the fabric of my faith journey. being 'relevant to others' was a major issue.

Goodbye

I never knew a single word could alter all it touched,

I never knew a word could make me cry.

I never knew our last sad word would break my heart so much,

I never knew.... before we said goodbye.