Ezekiel 1-2

Homiletics                                                       Study:        Exile & Return                               

Lesson    01                                                     Passage:    Ezekiel 1 & 2

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Word of God Comes (Ezekiel 1:1-4) 1.  Time & Place – 30th year, 4th month and 5th day by Kebar River – heavens opened and visions of God (1) 2. On 5th month and 5th year of exile of King Jehoiachin in Babylonia – hand of Lord was on him (2-3) 3. Ezekiel sees a windstorm from north a. Cloud with flashing lightning (4a) b. A brilliant light surrounds cloud (4b) c. Center of fire looked like glowing metal (4c)

Living Creature and Wheels (Ezekiel 1:5-21) 1. Living creatures body described (5-9) a. Form of human with four faces and four wings (5-6) b. Legs were straight, feet like calf and gleamed like burnished bronze (7) c. Wings on four sides had human hands and touched each other (8-9a) d. Moved straight ahead and didn’t turn as they moved (9b) 2. Human face, right-side-Lion, left-side -ox, eagle) (10-11) 3. Appearance (burning coals) and movement (straight as spirit moved) lightning-like movement (12-14) 4. Intersecting wheels beside creatures like topaz, high awesome rims with eyes all around them (15-18) 5. Creatures and wheels moved in unison as spirit led (19-21)

Voice of the Lord (Ezekiel 1:22-2:10) 1. Crystal vault above creatures (22) 2. Sound of wings like rushing water like voice of Almighty (23-24) 3. Voice coming from vault from a figure like a man who look like fire with brilliant light surrounding Him like rainbow 25-27) 4. Appearance like glory of Lord; seeing Him Ezekiel falls face down (28) 5. Lord says to Ezekiel standup; Spirit raise him (2:1-2) 6. Ezekiel sent as prophet to stubborn Israelites to say “This is what the sovereign Lords says” (2:3-4) a. Whether the listen or not they will know a prophet has spoken (2:5) b. “Son of Man” do not be afraid of them or their words (2:6) 7. Speak God’s words and don’t rebel… open mouth; eat what God’s given words of lament, mourning and woe (2:7-10)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Keep the Words Word of God Comes	Ezekiel 1:1-4
Living Creature and Wheels	Ezekiel 1:5-21
Respond to the Words - Come to Jesus	Ezekiel 1:22-2:10

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

Exiled Ezekiel experiences angelic majesty with God’s instructions for Israelites.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL God cares for even stubborn and obstinate providing a voice to bring them back to Him. His word must be faithfully shared without fear.

Application Questions

In what ways are you being made aware of God’s presence in your circumstance?

How do you recognize our awesome God?

How do you commit to consuming God’s Word and making it part of yourself?

Principles to Remember           

God cares for us in judgment

Spirit leads to action

Voice of Lord is in God’s Word

Characteristic of God

Caring Father

Theme

God comes to Ezekiel with indescribable care with words for His stubborn and obstinate people.

Revelation 22:6-21

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    29                                                     Passage:    Revelation 22:6-21

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Keep the Words (Revelation 22:6-9) 1. Trustworthy and true are with things that must take place (6) 2. Blessed is the one who keeps words of prophecy (7) 3. John is the one who heard and saw the things and responds in the prophecy (8a) a. John declares he is the one heard and saw the prophecy (8a) b. John responded falling down to worship (8b) c. Angel reacted saying “don’t do that” I am a fellow servant (9a) d. Worship God (9b)

Share with Words (Revelation 22:10-15) 1. Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy… time is near (10) 2. Let wrong do wrong; let holy be holy (11) 3. “I am” is coming soon with reward for each according to what they have done (12) 4. “I am” Alpha and Omega, first and last, beginning and end (13) 5. Blessed are those who washed their robes; they have right to tree of life and may go through the gates into the city (14) 6. Outside are those that practice falsehood (15)

Respond to the Words - Come to Jesus (Revelation 22:16-21) 1. Jesus says to John… I sent my angel to give you this testimony to the churches. (16-17) a. “I am” the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning star. b. The Spirit and bridge say “come”, hearers “come”, thirsty “come” c. The one who wishes to take the free gift of the water of life. 2. Warning to hearers (18-19) a. Don’t add to prophecy; add plagues b. Don’t take away from prophecy; take any share of tree of life 3. Testimony affirmation Yes, “I am” coming soon. Amen. Come Lord Jesus. (20) 4. Salutation - The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. (21)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Keep the Words	Revelation 22:6-9
Share with Words	Revelation 22:10-15
Respond to the Words - Come to Jesus	Revelation 22:16-21

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

Words of the “I am” are true saying “Coming soon”

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL the words of the “I am” are truth that must be kept, shared and demand a response to the request to “Come”

Specific Application Questions

How are your keeping the truth of God’s word daily?

Who needs to hear God’s request to “Come”?

What ways are you seeing God’s grace through His word?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

God’s word is trustworthy and true

God’s word must be shared

God’s word demands a response

Characteristic of God

Beginning and the End… Life and Light.

Theme

Jesus is coming soon; it is imperative share Jesus and the invitation to “come”.

 

 

Revelation 21:9-22:5

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    27                                                     Passage:    Revelation 21:9-22:5

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Glory - Holy City seen and shines (Revelation 21:9-21) 1.  Angel requests John “come” and be shown the bride of the Lamb (9) 2. Carried away to a high mountain, Holy City Jerusalem coming from God (10) 3. Holy City described (11-14) a. Shone with glory of God like precious jewels (11) b. Had wall with twelve gates with twelve angels at gates (12) c. Gates had names of twelve tribes of Israel (distributed 3 in each direction) (13) d. Twelve foundations with names of apostles of the Lamb (14) 4. Angel measures the city with rod of gold (15-17) 5. Wall, foundations, gates and street beauty described (18-21)

Honor - God’s glory gives light (Revelation 21:22-27) 1. Temple not seen since Lord God Almighty and Lamb are the temple (22) 2. City does not need sun or moon for light; glory of God gives light and Lamb is the lamp (23) 3. Nations walk in its light and earth’s kings add splendor (24) 4. There’s no night and gates are always open (25) 5. Glory and honor are brought and nothing impure ever enters; only those named in Lamb’s book (26-27)

Forever - Water of life and Tree of life described (Revelation 22:1-5) 1. Angel shows John the river of the water of life flowing crystal clear from throne of God in middle of street (1-2a) 2. Tree of life on each side of river a. Tree bears twelve crops each month (2b) b. Leaves of tree are for healing nations; no more curse (2c-3a) 3. Throne of God and Lamb is in city with his servants who serve Him (3b-4) a. They will see His face (4a) b. His name on their foreheads (4b) 4. No more night as Lord God gives light as they reign forever and ever. (5)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Glory - Holy City seen and shines	Revelation 21:9-21
Honor - God’s glory gives light	Revelation 21:22-27
Forever - Water of life and Tree of life described	Revelation 22:1-5

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

New Jerusalem glory seen and measured with God’s forever light.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God’s Holy City is glorious and God brings light and life to all who are His forever and ever.  Amen.

Specific Application Questions

How do you see heaven? How are your eyes open to God’s majesty in it?

In what ways do you bring honor to God?  What impurities need to be removed from your life?

Where are you serving God now, if not why not?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Glory of God shines

God deserves our Honor

Forever kingdom awaits His servants

Characteristic of God

Light and life

Theme

The new Jerusalem awaits, it is glorious and God and the Lamb give light in this forever place.

Revelation 20:11-21:8

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    26                                                     Passage:    Revelation 20:11-21:8

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Great white thrown Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15) 1.  God seated great white throne (11) a. Earth and heaven fled from presence b. No place for them 2. Standing before the throne were dead (great and small) with Book of Life open (12-14) a. Dead judged on what they had done and recorded b. Sea gave up dead and judged c. Death and Hades gave up dead and judged 3. Names not in Book of Life was thrown into lake of fire (15)

New Heaven and Earth (Revelation 21:1-5) 1. John sees new things; old passed away (1-2) a. New heaven and earth (1) b. New holy city (Jerusalem) coming out of heaven prepared as bride dressed for husband (2) 2. John hears loud voice declaring “look” (3) a. God’s dwelling place is with people and He will dwell with them b. They will be His people c. God will be with them and be their God 3. Result… He will wipe away every tear (4) a. No death, mourning, crying or pain b. The Old order of things has passed away 4. One on throne declares the truth “I am making everything new” (5)

It’s Done (Revelation 21:6-8) 1. I am: Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End work completed (6) a. Thirsty will be given without cost from the spring of the water of life b. Victorious will inherit and I will be God and they my people (7) b. Cowardly, unbelieving, vile, murders, immoral, practioners of magic arts, idolaters and liars will be consigned to fiery lake; second death (8)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Great white thrown Judgment	Revelation 20:11-15
New Heaven and Earth	Revelation 21:1-5
It’s Done	Revelation 21:6-8

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

Great White Throne, New Heaven and Earth seen; judgment done

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL all will be judged (great and small) the new heaven, earth await faithful our dwelling place with God for eternity.

Specific Application Questions

What deeds are you placing in book of life? What unlovely things need to be taken to Jesus?

How do you respond when you know “old things are passed away”? How does that bring joy?

What challenges to you have when you know the truth of the judgment?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

There is a judgment – All will be judged

Old passed away – New heaven and earth

Victorious inherits – Water of life

Characteristic of God

Our judge

Theme

God will judge “living and dead” as the Book of Life is opened; victorious will receive the water of life.

 

Revelation 20:1-10

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    25                                                     Passage:    Revelation 20:1-10

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Angel Binds Satan & Deception (Revelation 20:1-3) 1. Angel from heaven has key to Abyss and holds a great chain (1) 2. Seizes Satan and binds him for 1000 years (2) 3. Satan thrown into the Abyss, locked and sealed (3) a. To keep from deceiving nations b. Bound for 1000 years c. After 1000 years set free for a short time.

Souls with judgment authority Reign (Revelation 20:4-6) 1. Judgment authority given to those beheaded as a result of testimony about Jesus and Word of God (4-5) a. Seated on thrones. b. They had not worshiped the beast or image and no mark on forehead or hands c. They came to life and reigned with Christ for 1000 years (rest of dead did not come to life until 1000 years ended) d. The first resurrection 2. Blessed and holy are those who share in 1st Resurrection (6) a. Death has no power over them b. They are priests of God and Christ c. They will reign for 1000 years

Satan released, deceives and thrown down (Revelation 20:7-10) 1. After 1000 years Satan release to deceive natives in 4 corners and gather for battle; number like sand at seashore (7-8) 2. Those gathered march across the breath of earth surrounding the camp of God’s people “city God loves” (9a) 3. Fire came down from heaven and devoured them (9b) 4. Devil who deceived was thrown in lake of burning sulfur where the beast and false prophet had been thrown; tormented day and night forever. (10)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Angel Binds Satan & Deception	Revelation 20:1-3
Souls with judgment authority Reign	Revelation 20:4-6
Satan released, deceives and thrown down	Revelation 20:7-10

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

Angel binds Satan as righteous judge and  deceiver thrown down

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL the deceiver will be bound, but those who suffered for Christ and Word will reign; in the end, Satan’s followers will be devoured and he will thrown into the lake of fire.  Don’t be deceived! Stay true to the Word!

Specific Application Questions

How does Satan have a key on your life?

What marks your life? Is Jesus central or is it something else?

Satan deceives; how are you guarding against this deception?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

God has the power

Victorious will reign with Christ

Satan will be thrown down

Characteristic of God

Mighty Victor

Theme

God has the power to bind and release; faithful are blessed and deceived are devoured.