The book of Revelation was intended to be understood by its first readers. It was a letter to the churches, co-authored by Jesus and John. It was not written to frighten people into coming to Jesus by fear of being "left behind." It was written to motivate the churches to take their faith in Jesus seriously. This letter has an important pastoral message that is still relevant to the church today. The Book of Revelation: Jesus' Message for Then and Now is a guide to having "ears to hear" Jesus' revelation to the Church today.