Study of Revelation - Revelation 1

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     3                                           Passage Revelation 1

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Introduction; Word of God and testimony of Christ in this prophecy (Revelation 1:1-3) a. Angel testified to John the words written (1-2) b. Blessed are those who read, hear and take heart the words. (3a)  c. The time is near (3b)

Salutation, Ascription and Blessing to 7 Churches in Asia.  (Revelation 1:4-8) a. Blessing of Grace and Peace from Salvation Giver (4-6) b. Ascription to coming King (7) c. Identification of our Everlasting God (8)

The situation, sight of Jesus and calm instructions to write to 7 Churches (Revelation 1:9-20) a.  The setting, situation and instruction received John from Jesus (9-11) b.  Seeing Jesus and his description (12-16 c. Jesus calming touch and instructions to write (17-20)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Introduction; Word of God and testimony of Christ in this prophecy	Revelation 1:1-3
Salutation, Ascription and Blessing to 7 Churches in Asia.	Revelation 1:4-8
The situation, sight of Jesus and calm instructions to write to 7 Churches	Revelation 1:9-20

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

John greets seven churches receive writing instruction from heavenly Jesus

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL Jesus is eternal and holds the keys to  our future;  what is written will happen.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How will you take heart to the words of prophecy written in God’s word?
2.	God has made us a kingdom of priests; in what ways are you serving him with honor?
3.	Where have you let Jesus calm you in your circumstances?
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Principles to Remember

1.	We are responsible to give faithful testimony of Christ
2.	Everyone will see Jesus and be held accountable
3.	Risen Jesus is real and we have a future with Him
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