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Revelation – Unraveling the Mystery!
September 3, 2006
Glen Miller
“Finding Security in a Vulnerable World!” Rev. 1
Purpose – Message to the 7 Churches
- To induce wonder and worship Rev. 5:9-14
- To instill faith Rev. 2:18
- To afflict the comfortable Rev. 2:4
- To comfort the afflicted Rev. 2:10
- To encourage faithfulness Rev. 3:21-22
- To warn the world of judgment Rev. 20
- To reaffirm Christ’s victory Rev. 19:6
- To promote discipleship Rev. 2-3
- To inspire hope Rev. 22-23
- What God showed John! 1:1-4
- Revelation - apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis) - unveiling
- The blessing 1:3
Readers
Heeders
- The message to the churches involves: 1:19
What John saw – past “have seen”
What John sees – present “which are”
What is coming – future “will take place
*Put your faith in the Revelation of Jesus Christ
- What John said about Jesus! 1:4-7
- The titles given to Jesus build assurance
- The love of Jesus fosters intimacy
God’s love is foreign
God’s love reaches
God’s love remains
God’s love liberates
God’s love elevates
- The return of Jesus produces hope
*Find your security in His love and sovereignty
- What John saw! 1:9-16
- His clothing — Royalty
- His hair — Wisdom
- His eyes — Omniscience
- His feet — Judgment
- His voice — Authority
- His right hand — Power
- What Jesus said about Himself! 1:8:17-20
- Jesus is the first and the last
- Jesus is the Living One who died and is alive
- Jesus is the key keeper
- What does it mean to us?
- Saved for eternity
- Safe in His sovereignty
- Sure of the future
- Secure in His love
Reach out and touch someone
Meditate on His person, work and promises!
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