Study of Revelation - Revelation 13

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     17                                         Passage: Revelation 13

Content (List of Topics or Events)

The dragon and the beast from the sea; Satan and the antichrist wage war (Revelation 13:1-8) a. Beast described (1-2a) b. Dragon gives beast authority and recuperative power (2b-3) c. People worshiped this beast (4-8)

God’s People Called to be patient, endure and faithful (Revelation 13:9-10) a. Listen (9) b. Failure and death await unfaithful (10a) c. Patient endurance and faithfulness is required (10b)

The second beast comes from the land; deceive and kill (Revelation 13:11-18) a. False prophet characteristic to deceive described  (11-15) b. Impact of the second beast (16-17) c. Call for Wisdom (18)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
The dragon and the beast from the sea; Satan and the antichrist wage war	Revelation 13:1-8
God’s People Called to be patient, endure and faithful	Revelation 13:9-10
The second beast from the land; deceive and kill	Revelation 13:11-18

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

Dragon and Beasts have power to wage war, deceive and kill

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the devil, the anti-christ and false prophets will deceive and bring destruction; we must be on guard and test for the truth

Specific Application Questions

1.	How is the devil waging war on you and how are you trusting in God through trials?
2.	Describe your patient endurance; what things should you change?
3.	How are you preparing for false testimony?

Principles to Remember

1.	Satan is at war with God’s followers.
2.	Trust and Obey for their no other way
3.	God’s word is the true test of truth

Study of Revelation - Revelation 12

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     16                                         Passage: Revelation 12

Content (List of Topics or Events)

The Sign – Woman gives birth and Son is protected (Revelation 12:1-6) a. Woman clothed with sun, moon and stars gives birth (1-2) b. Dragon desires to devour child (3-4) c. Woman gives birth to son who will rule all things (5-6)

The Heavenly War – Michael wars with Dragon; resulting in dragon hurled to earth with heavenly voice (Revelation 12:7-12) a. War breaks out – Dragon looses place in heaven (7-8) b. Dragon is hurled down to earth (9) c. Heavenly voice describes heaven’s triumphant result and devil’s earthly impact. (10-12)

The Woman and Offspring – Pursued, Cared for and war against Offspring (Revelation 12:13-17) a. Dragon pursues Woman  (13) b. Woman given wings and protection (14-16) c. Dragon enraged and wages war against woman’s offspring. (17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
The Sign – Woman gives birth and Son is protected	Revelation 12:1-6
The Heavenly War – Michael wars with Dragon; resulting in dragon hurled to earth with heavenly voice	Revelation 12:7-12
The Woman and Offspring – Pursued, Cared for and war against Offspring	Revelation 12:13-17

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

Woman protected from hurled dragon who wages war on offspring

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God protects and brings eternal triumph through the blood of the Lamb (Jesus)

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways do you run to the Lord for His protection? From what do you need protection now?
2.	Jesus asks us to not shrink from death; what challenges are you being asked face in His name?
3.	The devil is after you; how are you holding fast to your testimony for Jesus?

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus is on His throne
2.	Salvation, power and authority are found in our Messiah Jesus.
3.	Hold fast to Jesus and God’s commands

Study of Revelation - Revelation 10-11

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     15                                          Passage: Revelation 10-11

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Mighty angel standing on Land and Sea gives John sweet tasting scroll turning sour in stomach (Revelation 10) a. Angel description (1-4) b. Angel declares “no more delay” in accomplishing mystery of God (5-7) c. Little scroll given to John sweet when eaten but sour in stomach (8-11)

John told to measure temple; two witness testimony resulting earthly rejection and heavenly reward  (Revelation 11:1-12) a. John’s command to measure temple and ignore outer courtyard (1-2) b. Two witness appointed to prophesy for 1260 days, and their power described (3-7) c. Beast attacks and kills witness with earth’s inhabitant unwillingness to bury them (8-10) d. God’s breath comes to two witnesses and calls them to heaven (11-12)

Second Woe an Earthquake 7th trumpet sounds and 24 elders worship and heaven’s temple opened. (Revelation 11:13-19) a. The earthquake destroys a tenth of city  (13) b. Seventh trumpet sounds with louds praise (14-15) c. Twenty-four elders fall on their faces worshiping God (16-18) d. God’s temple in heaven opened with flashes of lightning, thunder and hail (19)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Mighty angel standing on Land and Sea gives John sweet tasting scroll turning sour in stomach	Revelation 10
John told to measure temple; two witness testimony resulting earthly rejection and heavenly reward	Revelation 11:1-12
Second Woe an Earthquake 7th trumpet sounds and 24 elders worship and heaven’s temple opened.	Revelation 11:13-19

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

Woe brings taste of scroll, measured temple, witnesses and worship.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL the judgment can be sweet, God’s warnings will be rejected but He will bring His followers to Him

Specific Application Questions

1.	How are you preparing for the Kingdom of God?
2.	Where do you need to share the Good News of Jesus?
3.	How do you demonstrate that you are all out for Jesus?

Principles to Remember

1.	God’s kingdom will come soon.
2.	God will our sharing of the Gospel will meet rejection; ours is to “go and tell”
3.	God’s kingdom will come and he will destroy the destroyers.