Eating the Little Book | Revelation Chapter 10 - Lesson 114

Brother James concludes his study of Revelation chapter 10, focusing on verses 8-11. In this passage, John is instructed to take the little book from the angel and eat it. The book tastes sweet in his mouth but becomes bitter in his stomach, symbolizing the dual nature of God’s Word—joyful to receive but often difficult to carry out and proclaim. Brother James connects this to the experiences of Old Testament prophets like Ezekiel and Jeremiah, who found delight in God’s Word but faced hardship in delivering it. He emphasizes the importance of feeding on the Word of God for spiritual nourishment, likening Scripture to milk, meat, honey, and water. Despite challenges, believers must continually return to the Bible for strength and guidance. Key themes include the sweetness of God's Word, the difficulty of prophetic responsibility, and the necessity of continually feeding on Scripture for spiritual vitality. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox https://jameswknox.org For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com