Beyond The Walls Community Church
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 | Spoiler Alert: The Fight Is Fixed! | Revelation 1:1-20
Our Mission: Leading People to follow Jesus Christ
Locations & Times
Beyond the Walls Church
42110 Remington Ave, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Key Truth: The book of Revelation is a letter filled with _______________, _________________ and _____________________. It is a book to be _________________ rather than ____________________.
The Purpose of Revelation:
1. It was written to seven local churches to ______________, _____________, and ___________________ them as they lived out their faith in the culture.
2. It wasn’t written for us to ___________________ everything but to ___________________ what is revealed.
3. It was written for the churches to understand their new ______________ and _________________ in Jesus Christ.
The Glorious Vision of Jesus Christ:
1. Revelation describes one _________; Jesus and one ________ Satan!
2. Revelation shows Jesus in His glorified state, ruling with all _____________ and ________________. Daniel 7:13-14, Matthew 17:1-3
3. Revelation shows Jesus is in full _______________, no matter how __________________ the world becomes.
4. Revelation shows Jesus fully ______________ in the life and ministry of His church.
How to read Revelation:
1. Read Revelation full of ____________, not _________ and ____________.
2. Don’t focus on trying to figure out the exact ____________ Jesus is coming back, rather _________ with hope that He is coming back.
Taking It Beyond The Walls: Thank God for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Pray that God would use it in our lives to encourage us to unwavering holiness, faith in the church, and engage in the mission of sharing the gospel with the world.
The Purpose of Revelation:
1. It was written to seven local churches to ______________, _____________, and ___________________ them as they lived out their faith in the culture.
2. It wasn’t written for us to ___________________ everything but to ___________________ what is revealed.
3. It was written for the churches to understand their new ______________ and _________________ in Jesus Christ.
The Glorious Vision of Jesus Christ:
1. Revelation describes one _________; Jesus and one ________ Satan!
2. Revelation shows Jesus in His glorified state, ruling with all _____________ and ________________. Daniel 7:13-14, Matthew 17:1-3
3. Revelation shows Jesus is in full _______________, no matter how __________________ the world becomes.
4. Revelation shows Jesus fully ______________ in the life and ministry of His church.
How to read Revelation:
1. Read Revelation full of ____________, not _________ and ____________.
2. Don’t focus on trying to figure out the exact ____________ Jesus is coming back, rather _________ with hope that He is coming back.
Taking It Beyond The Walls: Thank God for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Pray that God would use it in our lives to encourage us to unwavering holiness, faith in the church, and engage in the mission of sharing the gospel with the world.
Giving
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
https://secure.sharefaithgiving.com/go/form.php?rid=2d8349a68825Connection Group Homework:
Looking back at your notes, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
What do you hope to learn as we study Revelation together? Why do you want to learn or know that, and how might knowing that benefit you?
Why do you think so many people are fascinated with the Book of Revelation?
Why do you think other people might avoid studying it?
If you could understand just one thing in this study of Revelation, what would you want it to be? Why?
Read Revelation 1:1-3: In your own words, what do these verses indicate about the content and purpose of this book?
Considering this vision took place 2,000 years ago, how do you account for the words “quickly” and “the time is near”? Do you believe Jesus could return today? Why is it important that we live like “the time is near”?
What application is there for believers in verse 3? Why do you think John used these three different verbs—read, hear, and keep?
In Exodus 19:5-6, God told Moses that Israel would be a kingdom of priests, and in Revelation 1:5-6, we see this is fulfilled in Jesus. What does it look like to live as a “priest” or a representative of God in our world today, as you go about your daily activities and interactions with people? (See 1 Peter 2:9-10)
Looking back at your notes, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
What do you hope to learn as we study Revelation together? Why do you want to learn or know that, and how might knowing that benefit you?
Why do you think so many people are fascinated with the Book of Revelation?
Why do you think other people might avoid studying it?
If you could understand just one thing in this study of Revelation, what would you want it to be? Why?
Read Revelation 1:1-3: In your own words, what do these verses indicate about the content and purpose of this book?
Considering this vision took place 2,000 years ago, how do you account for the words “quickly” and “the time is near”? Do you believe Jesus could return today? Why is it important that we live like “the time is near”?
What application is there for believers in verse 3? Why do you think John used these three different verbs—read, hear, and keep?
In Exodus 19:5-6, God told Moses that Israel would be a kingdom of priests, and in Revelation 1:5-6, we see this is fulfilled in Jesus. What does it look like to live as a “priest” or a representative of God in our world today, as you go about your daily activities and interactions with people? (See 1 Peter 2:9-10)