The Estuary of Theology 20 Challenge of John the Evangelist (3) “Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). The book of Revelation is a book of training that equips Christians with “God's plan.” It can become efficient as a training book only when it is read aloud. Whether in a group or alone, the reading of Revelation itself trains people. They can be equipped with “God’s plan” by reading the book aloud and listening to it. This is the meaning of the phrase, “ those who hear, and who keep what is written therein .” You will find throughout the book the blessedness of those who train themselves to read and listen to it. This blessedness is given when we receive the written revelation also through our senses. Through this training of receiving words also through our senses, as we have discussed in The Estuary of Theology , "God’s plan" will b