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?
4.

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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Life of Moses - Deuteronomy 27-30

Homiletics                                             Study of Life of Moses

Lesson     27                                         Passage Deuteronomy 27-30

Content (List of Topics or Events)

If God’s Commands are Kept its good; else you’re cursed (Deuteronomy 27-28) a. Building an altar (27:1-8) b. Levite Chorus with peoples response (27:9-26)  c. Obedience and Disobedience is contrasted (28:1-68)

Terms of the Covenant given (Deuteronomy 29) a. You have seen and experienced the Lord (1-15) b. Living for the Lord require commitment to Him (16-21) c. Separation from the Lord has consequence (22-28) d. Following God revels the secret things of Him (29)

Blessings and Curses are your choice (Deuteronomy 30) a.  God will restore those who return to him circumcising their heart (1-10) b.  What you have before you is not too difficult (11) c. Options are before you to choose (12-20)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
If God’s Commands are Kept its good; else you’re cursed	Deuteronomy 27-28
Terms of the Covenant given	Deuteronomy 29
Blessings and Curses are your choice	Deuteronomy 30

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

Living by God’s rules brings life; the alternative brings death

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that life with God’s is worth following the alternative brings curses and separation from Him.  No matter what God brings life.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How are you not choosing Gods way?
2.	In what ways do you demonstrate understanding of God’s covenant with you?
3.	How are you not receiving all the God has for you because of your decisions?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	God’s plan must be central to our life.
2.	God does have terms to following him.
3.	We have a choice to follow Christ
4.

Life of Moses - Numbers 26-36

Homiletics                                             Study of Life of Moses

Lesson     25                                         Passage Numbers 26-36

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Census and Inheritance (Numbers 26-27:11; 35-36) a. Second census (27:1-51) b. Promised Land allotment described (52-65)  c. Daughters of Zelophehad appeal for allotment and God’s provision (27:1-11) d. Promise land described (35:1-12) e. Land allocated to tribes and cities of refuge described (35:13-36:13)

Joshua commissioned as Moses Successor (Numbers 27:12-23) a. God tells Moses to see the land before being gathered (12-14) b. Moses asks for successor (15-17) c. God identifies Joshua as leader (18-21) d. Joshua is commissioned (22-23)

Moses retells of sacrifices, festivals and vows (Numbers 28-30) a.  Sacrifices  (28:1-15) b.  Festivals (28:16-29:40) c. Vows (30:1-16)

Midianite vengeance, Reubenites, Gadites  choice and Stages of Journey recounted (Numbers 31-34) a. Vengeance and plunder (31:1-54) b. Reubenites request and response (32:1-42) c. Stage of Journey recounted (33:1-56)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Census and Inheritance	Numbers 26-27:11; 35-36
Joshua commissioned as Moses Successor	Numbers 27:12-23
Moses retells of sacrifices, festivals and vows	Numbers 28-30
Midianite vengeance, Reubenites, Gadites  choice and Stages of Journey recounted	Numbers 31-34

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

Census, commands and promise allocation given to a new Israelite generation

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL as God directs our life journey there is a great inheritance

Specific Application Questions

1.	When the census of God’s people is called where will you be; are you ready to enter God’s promise?
2.	Who will follow you in service and how are you demonstrating God’s faithfulness?
3.	How will you tell of God’s faithfulness to you?
4.	When you look back what do you see in your journey with God?

Principles to Remember

1.	Names of faithful are listed in the Lambs book of life.
2.	The spirit of God is evident in His followers.
3.	There is joy in serving Jesus
4.	God walks with His own