Reference

Pages

Sunday, January 24, 2016

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

No comments:

Post a Comment