Dec. 01, 2024

Background:

• We will read Genesis to Jude but side step Revelation because we are scared
• Satan does not want us to read it because it talks about Satan's end
• Revelation is one of the most difficult biblical books to interpret
• Revelation is disclosing thus what the Lord has to say to us
• It is important to understand the book of Revelation contains the truth that has been concealed but has now been revealed
• Revelation warns the church of the dangers of sin
• The Word is not to make us feel comfortable but to convict us of our sins
• It instructs us how we need to live and behold ourselves
• It shows the strength of Christ and the believers must overcome Satan
• It shows the glory and majesty of God
• Revelation magnifies his glory

Key Sermon Points:

1. It's central theme
   • It is Jesus Christ - our Bridge Over Troubled Water, Bright and Morning Star, our Savior, our Redeemer
   • He is still working on us and after awhile we will come out as pure gold
   • This is not man's book, all scripture is written by God (2 Timothy 3:16)
   • He is David's Creator as well as his descendant(Revelation 22:16)
   • The gospels are also about Jesus Christ it presents him in his first coming (Galatians 1:11-12)
   • He comes in his humanity in the gospels but in revelation he comes in his glory
   • He is not coming as a sacrificial lamb but as a lion (Revelation 19:11-15)
2. The divine source
   • The book of Revelation is a gift of from Father to the Son
   • As a reward for His perfect service the Father promised to exalt the Son
3. It's human recipient
   • God give it to Jesus, Jesus give it to the angel and the angel gives it to John
   • Being dependent upon God is the best way to hear Him
   • John is humble and knows his position, he does not try to be something he is not
   • At the end of the day, it has nothing to do with titles but everything to do with our relationship with Jesus Christ
   • We are willing slaves for the Lord
   • We are bound servants of the Lord
   • We serve out of love and devotion to our master (Exodus 21)
   • Those who refuse to accept Jesus can not understand ( 1 Corinthians 2:14)
4. It's a mysterious book
   • This book tells the future
   • The writer wrote the history before history was accomplished
   • His prophecies are always accurate
   • John told facts not what he thought
   • This book speaks of obedience (Mark 13:5-7)
5. The promise of blessings
   • The only biblical book that comes with a blessing for those who read it, claim it, and respond to it in obedience
   • This book has several beatitudes (Revelation 14:13, Revelation 16:15, Revelation19:9, Revelation20:6, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:14)
   • There is a special blessing attached to this book
   • Scripture can only be effective when applied to ones life
   • His promised blessing is eternal life
   • He has promised to never leave us
   • He will forgive us if we come to Him and ask for forgiveness
   • He promised us peace
   • He is the truth and the way
   • He will answer our prayers and He will never be too busy for us
   • He will love us to the end and give us joy
   • He will reward us spiritually and our rewards will follow us even when are dead
   • He promised us that he has a place for us