Study of Revelation - Revelation 7

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     13                                         Passage: Revelation 7

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Four Angels plus 1 and the seal of Servants of God (Revelation 7:1-10) a. Angels holding back wind (1) b. Another Angel restricting harm until seals placed on servants (2,3) c. Those initially sealed identified (4-8) d. Multitude no one could count identify salvation source (9,10)

Angels and living creatures worship (Revelation 7:11-12) a. Angels and Living creatures worship God (11) b. Praise and glory and wisdom (12)

Multitude  in White Robes identified and served God (Revelation 7:13-17) a. Elders ask who were in White Robes  (13) b. They came from tribulation and saved by Jesus (14) c. The saved ones serve God and are protected by Him (15-17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Four Angels plus 1 and the seal of Servants of God	Revelation 7:1-10
Angels and living creatures worship	Revelation 7:11-12
Multitude in White Robes identified and served God	Revelation 7:13-17

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

God’s servants sealed from Israel along those saved by Lamb

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God protects His own bringing worship and praise.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How are you identified as one of God’s own?
2.	In what ways is your worship authentic?
3.	How are you allowing God to project you and bring joy?  What needs to change?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	God does hold back judgment on His own.
2.	Worship should be from the joy God brings in your life.
3.	Salvation comes from God; praise and service is the natural response.
4.

Study of Revelation - Revelation 6

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     12                                         Passage: Revelation 6

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Lamb opens first 4 seals and John hears “come” and sees 4 horses (Revelation 6:1-8) a. First seal and white horse - Conquest (1,2) b. Second seal and red horse  - Peace Removed/Bloodshed (3,4) c. Third seal and black horse – Famine (5,6) d. Fourth seal and pale horse – Death and Hades (7,8)

Lamb opens fifth seal and sees souls slain for Gospel (Revelation 6:9-11) a. Souls slain viewed (9) b. Souls asking about judgment (10) c. Souls given white robe and asked to wait a little longer (11)

Lamb opens sixth seal and there was a great earthquake (Revelation 6:12-17) a. Earthquake and heavens receded (12,13) b. All hid in caves and rocks (14-16) c. The day of wrath has come (17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Lamb opens first 4 seals and John hears “come” and sees 4 horses	Revelation 6:1-8
Lamb opens fifth seal and sees souls slain for Gospel	Revelation 6:9-11
Lamb opens sixth seal and there was a great earthquake	Revelation 6:12-17

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

Lamb opens 6 seals and resulting impact and calamity.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the Lamb of God is in control of our destiny

Specific Application Questions

1.	When asked to “come” and “go” what is your response
2.	How do you make the word of God real to others?
3.	In what ways are you ton the right side of history and aligned with the will of the Lamb of God?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus asks us to come to Him.
2.	A reward awaits those that are faithful.
3.	There is no fear when we trust the Lord.
4.

Study of Revelation - Joel 1-3, Peter 3

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     11                                         Passage: Joel 1-3; 2 Peter 3

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Day of the Lord  - Warning (Joel 1) a. Listen and tell children of the Day of the Lord; wake up (1-5) b. Invaders will destroy your weath (6-12) c. In that day mourn and cry out to the Lord (13-20)

Day of the Lord - Coming (Joel 2) a. Destruction like a devouring Army (1-11) b. Call to return to the Lord with all our heart (12-18) c. Lord’s response to repentance – reward and salvation (19-32)

Day of the Lord – Judgment (Joel 3) a. Trial for those who have worked against the Lord (1-8) b. The Lord will judge the multitudes (9-15) c. The Lord will be a refuge and avenge for His people (16-21)

Day of the Lord – Will come unexpectedly (2 Peter 3) a. Last days told of from beginning; judgment of ungodly (1-7) b. God’s timing is purposeful – He is patient (8-9) c. Day of the Lord will come unexpectedly (10) c. Live and act Christ like lives; be ready for the Day of the Lord (11-18)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Day of the Lord  - Warning	Joel 1
Day of the Lord - Coming	Joel 2
Day of the Lord – Judgment	Joel 3
Day of the Lord – Will come unexpectedly	2 Peter 3

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

Day of the Lord described with warnings, judgment and blessings

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the Day of the Lord will come unexpectedly and all the world will be judged; the righteous will be blessed and the Lord will avenge the unrighteous.

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways are to telling the others of the Lord’s judgment?
2.	How is the Lord’s coming effecting your life?
3.	On what side will you be at the coming judgment?
4.	What efforts are you making to live a holy life; what needs to change?

Principles to Remember

1.	The day of the Lord is near; it will come like destruction from the Almighty
2.	The day of the Lord is great; it is dreadful.
3.	The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon before the coming of the great and dreadful day
4.	The day of the Lord will come like a thief; everything done will be laid bare