Contents (not
sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture): Where? Who?
1
|
1a
|
Revelation from JC, G gave Him to show servants what must
soon take place
|
2
|
1b-2
|
He sending angel to John who testifies everything saw:
word of G, testimony of JC
|
3
|
3
|
Blest=who reads aloud this prophecy & those who
hear/take to heart bec time=near
|
4
|
4
|
Jn to 7 chrchs o’Asia: grace/peace to u frm who is/was/is
to come& 7 Spirits b4 throne
|
5
|
5a
|
& JC, faithful witness, 1st born frm dead,
ruler of kings of earth;
|
6
|
5b-6
|
to who luvs/freed us frm sins by his blood/made us kingdom
& priests to serve G
|
7
|
7
|
Look he coming w/clouds, every eye see him, all ppls mourn
bec of him
|
8
|
8
|
I Alpha/Omega says G, who is/was/is to come, Almighty
|
9
|
9
|
I Jn, your bro/companion in suffering on Patmos bec of
word of G, testimony of J
|
10
|
10-11
|
Lord’s Day, in S, voice like trmpt: write/send to 7
chrchs: Eph/Smy/Per/Thy/Sar/ Phi/Lao
|
11
|
12-13
|
Saw 7 gold lampstands, son of man in robe to feet, golden
sash around chest
|
12
|
14-15
|
Hair white lk wool/snow, eyes lk fire, feet lk bronze in
furnace, voice lk rushing waters
|
13
|
16
|
In rt hd, 7 stars, coming out of mouth sharp dbl-edged
sword, face lk sun shining
|
14
|
17
|
When I saw, fell at feet as tho dead; placed hand on me:
don’t be afraid, I the First & Last
|
15
|
18
|
Living One, I was dead, now am alive forever, hold keys
death/Hades
|
16
|
19
|
Write what you’ve seen, what is now/take place later
|
17
|
20
|
Mystery of 7 stars: 7 stars=angels of 7 churches, 7
lampstands=7 churches
|
Divisions (run-on
sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture):
1
|
1-9
|
The Revelation from Jesus to John on the Island of Patmos
|
Principle:
|
Jesus wants to reveal Himself to His people.
There are blessings for those who encounter Christ in His
Word.
Jesus is coming back for us with the clouds.
Jesus’ people will share in His suffering.
|
|
2
|
10-20
|
John writes to seven churches beginning with a vision of
Jesus
|
Principle:
|
Jesus desires His people to see Him.
Jesus doesn’t want us to be afraid.
|
|
Subject Sentence (10-word sentence with proper structure):
Jesus’ revelation to John on Patmos begins with a vision.
|
Aim (Christian and Non-Christian):
TCMATK Jesus is revealed in His Word and wants His people
to receive His instruction.
|
Application:
1
|
Why do we have the Revelation of Jesus Christ?
How might you be blessed to read aloud or hear the words
of this prophecy?
How does Jesus describe Himself in 1:4-5, 8? Which description is most meaningful to
you? Why?
In what way are you a kingdom and a priest serving God the
Father?
How have you been persecuted for the name of Jesus Christ?
How might you prepare other Christians to endure
persecution?
|
2
|
How does being “in the Spirit” affect your encounters with
God?
Describe Jesus as John saw Him at the revelation. What strikes you most deeply about His
appearance?
What is your reaction when you encounter Christ?
How does Jesus describe Himself in 1:17-18?
How do these descriptions deepen your love and devotion to
Him?
What does it mean to you that the Bible constantly reminds
us not to be afraid?
|
Comments