Revelation 14

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    19                                                     Passage:    Revelation 14

Content (List of Topics or Events)

The Lamb, a new song and First Fruits to God (Revelation 14:1-5) 1. Lamb standing with 144,000 with Father’s name on foreheads (1) 2. A sound is heard and new song: a. Roar like rushing water and peal of thunder (2a) b. Sound heard was like harpists (2b) c. A new song sang before throne; heard only by 144,000 redeemed (3) 3. Redeemed did not defile themselves, were virgins and first fruits to God (4a-5) a. Redeemed followed the Lamb wherever he goes. b. Purchased from mankind c. Offered as first fruits to God and Lamb. d. No lie in mouths and blameless

Angels proclaim Gospel and warnings to earth (Revelation 14:6-12) 1. Another angel proclaimed eternal gospel to every nation, tribe, language and people “calling to fear God, give Him glory and worship” (6-7) 2. Second angel says “Fallen is Babylon which made nations drink wine of adulteries (8) 3. Third angel with loud voice warning if anyone worships the beast they will be tormented (9-11) 4. Call for patent endurance of the people of God (12)

Angel announcement “it’s time to reap and judge (Revelation 14:13-20) 1. A voice from heaven saying write (13) a. “blessed are dead who die in the Lord from now on” b. “They will rest from labor; their deed will follow them” 2. A white cloud; seated one like son of man with call to reap and harvest the earth (14-16) a. Seated with gold crown and sharp sickle b. Angel instructs time has come “earth is ripe. c. He swung sickle over earth and harvested 3. Another angel came out of the temple in heaven with sharp sickle while another in charge of fire in loud voice called to gather grapes; they’re ripe.(17-18) 4. Sickle was swung, grapes placed in wine press of God’s wrath and blood flowed (19-20

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

The Lamb, a new song and First Fruits to God	Revelation 14:1-5
Angels proclaim Gospel and warnings to earth	Revelation 14:6-12
Angel announcement “it’s time to reap and judge	Revelation 14:13-20

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

Lamb’s blameless sing new song, angel warning, and earth’s harvest

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL there will be a harvest, God’s wrath will be poured out in Judgment; faithful work for the harvest proclaiming God’s salvation in Jesus.

Specific Application Questions

How are you following Jesus wherever He leads?

In what ways are you proclaiming God’s truth and salvation in Jesus?

The harvest will come; how do we recognize the urgency of the time to prepare and share?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Faithful followers worship Jesus

Eternal Gospel must be proclaimed

The Earth will be harvested for reward and judgment

Characteristic of God

Righteous Judge

Theme

God desires the gospel to be proclaimed to all the inhabitants of the earth. A judgment is coming and God’s wrath will be poured out on unbelievers.

Revelation 13

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    17                                                     Passage:    Revelation 13

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Dragon and first beast from the sea; wage war (Revelation 13:1-8) 1. Beast of sea described (1-2a) a. Head - 10 horns, 7 heads with 10 crowns on its horns b. Feet like a bear c. Mouth like a lion 2. Dragon gives beast power, throne and authority to beast (2b-3) a. Beast empowered b. Beast seem to have fatal wound but healed c. World filled with wonder and followed beast 3. People worshiped the beast (4-8) a.  People worshiped asking who is like the beast and wage war against it. (4) b. Beast uttered proud words and blasphemies to exercise authority fo4 42 months (5) c. Beast blasphemed God, dwelling place, and living in heaven (6) d. Given power to wage war against all inhabitants of earth not in Lambs book of life (7-8)

God’s People Called to be patient, endure and faithful (Revelation 13:9-10) 1. Those who are capable Listen (9) 2. If captivity and death by sword is before you it will be (10a) 3. Patient endurance and faithfulness of God’s people is fundamental (10b)

Second beast from the land; deceive and kill (Revelation 13:11-18) 1. Beast of earth described (11-13) a. 2 horns like lamb speaking like dragon (11) b. Authority of first beast, making earth’s inhabitants worship first beast (12) c. Performed great signs (even fire from heaven) in view of people (13) 2. Beast deceived and set up image of 1st beast (14-15) a. Beast performed signs for 1st beast – deceiving earth (14a) b. Setup image to honor beast (14b) c. Beast gave breath to image bringing speech causing those refusing to worship to be killed (15) 3. Beast forced all people to receive visible mark (right hand or foreheads). a. Could not buy or sell without mark (17a) b. Mark was name of beast or number of name (17b) 4. Call for Wisdom and Insight (18) a. Know your enemy (18a) b. The number of a man 666 (18b)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Dragon and First Beast from the sea; wage war	Revelation 13:1-8
God’s People Called to be patient, endure and faithful	Revelation 13:9-10
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)

Beast of Sea and Land deceive, kill and marking ownership.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL the devil, anti-Christ and false prophets deceive bringing destruction; with warning is to look for truth.

Specific Application Questions

What attracts your attention and how do you spend your time?  Are these God honoring and what need to change?

How do you face difficulties?  In what ways can you more fully trust God for endurance?

How are you identified?  How is your faith visible?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Devil deceives; he’s in a battle

Believer’s patience is required

Wisdom for God is necessary

Characteristic of God

Holy and True

Theme

The dragon and beasts deceive desiring to conquer; wisdom, patience and faithfulness to God is necessary

Revelation 12

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    16                                                      Passage:    Revelation 12

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Great Sign – Woman, Birth, Male Child, Prepared by God (Revelation 12:1-6) 1. Great Sign in heaven - Woman appears in heaven (1-2) a. Clothed with sun, with moon under her feet and a crown of 12 stars (1) b. She was pregnant and cried in pain as she was about to give birth (2) 2. Another sign in heaven – Enormous dragon appeared. (3-4) a. Dragon was read with seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns on its heads b. It tail sweep 1/3 of stars from sky and flung to earth (3) c. Dragon stood in front of woman ready to devour her child when born. (4) 3. Woman gives birth to male child who would rule with iron scepter and was snatch up to heaven to God and his throne (5) 4. The woman fled to wilderness to a place prepared by God for 1260 days (6)

War breaks out – Michael and Angel defeat dragon hurled to earth (Revelation 12:7-12) 1. War breaks out between Michael and his angels against the dragon (7) 2. Dragon not stronger losing place in heaven and hurled to earth with angels (8-9) a. Great dragon called the devil or Satan (9a) b. Devil leads the whole world astray (9b) c. Hurled to earth with his angels (9c) 3. Loud voice from heaven says (10-12) a. Salvation and power comes from Messiah b. Accuser of brothers and sisters hurled down c. Triumphed by accuser by blood of lamb and word of testimony d. Didn’t love their lives to shrink from death e. Rejoice heaven and woe to the earth and sea devil has gone to you. f. Devil in filled with fury; time is short

Dragon Wages War on Earth - Woman and Offspring are Pursued and Protected (Revelation 12:13-17) 1. Dragon pursued woman who gave birth to male child (13) 2. Woman wings so that she could fly to place prepared in wilderness (14) a. Woman taken care of for a time (times and half a time) b. Out of serpent reach 3. Serpent water from mouth to overtake woman and sweep her away (15) 4. Earth helped woman swallowing river (16) 5. Dragon enraged waged war against woman’s offspring (those who keep God’s commands and hold to testimony about Jesus (17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Great Sign – Woman, Birth, Male Child, Prepared by God	Revelation 12:1-6
War breaks out – Michael and Angel defeat dragon hurled to earth	Revelation 12:7-12
Dragon Wages War on Earth - Woman and Offspring are Pursued and Protected	Revelation 12:13-17

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

Woman gives birth, dragon hurled from heaven and offspring protected

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that protection and triumph come through the blood of the Lamb (Jesus)

Specific Application Questions

Protection comes from the Lord; In what ways are you seeking the Lord for protection?

What challenges are you facing and where are you turning?

How are you relying on God in tough times for protection and strength?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

God Protects

Devils time is short

Hold fast to Jesus  for salvation and power

Characteristic of God

Salvation and power

Theme

Devil is in a battle to destroy; God through Jesus protects those who are faithful to God’s commands and testimony about Jesus.

Revelation 10-11

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    15                                                      Passage:    Revelation 10-11

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Mighty Angel Speaks and Instructs (Revelation 10) 1. John sees another mighty angel from heaven his description (10:1-4) a. Description; robed in cloud, rainbow above head, face like sun, legs like pillars. (1) b. Holding in open hand; planted right foot on sea and left on land (2) c. Gave a shout and 7 thunders spoke “seal up what 7 thunders spoke and don’t write it down (3-4) 2. Angel raised right hand and swore by the everlasting creator saying “no more delay” (5-6) 3. When the seven angel sounds trumpet “mystery of God will be accomplished as announced to prophet servants (7) 4. Voice of heaven spoke “Go take the scroll” (8) 5. Going to the angel asking for scroll; the angel said take eat “stomach will turn sour and in mouth sweet as honey and John did (9-10) 6. John told to prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages and kings. (11)

Prophecy with Power; Earth’s Rejection and Prophet’s Reward (Revelation 11:1-12) 1. John given a measuring rod to measure temple of God, altar with worshipers, excluding outer court given to gentiles (11:1-2) 2. Two witness appointed to prophesy for 1260 days (11:3-6) a. They are two Olive Trees, lampstands, stand before Lord (3-4) b. If anyone tries to harm them fire comes from mouth and devours (5) c. They’ll die no rain, turn waters to blood, strike earth with any kind of plague (6) 3. Finishing testimony, beast from abyss will over power and kill them. (7-10) a. Their bodies will lie in public square where Lord was crucified for 3.5 days b. For 3.5 days some from every people, tribe, language and nation with gaze but refuse to bury c. Earth inhabitants will gloat and celebrate since prophet tormented 4. After 3.5 days God entered them and they stood a voice from heaven said “come” (11-12)

Sound of the Trumpet; Kingdom Announced and God’s temple opened (Revelation 11:13-19) 1. Second woe passed with severe earthquake with tenth of city collapsed, 7,000 killed and terrified survivors give glory to God (13-14) 2. Seventh angel sounded with loud voiced in heaven saying: Kingdom of the world has become Kingdom of our Lord and His Messiah, reigning forever (15) 3. Twenty-four elders fell on the faces worshiping God saying: (16-18) a. Lord God Almighty one who is and was ‘you have taken great power and begun to reign’ b. Nations angry your wrath has come c. Time has come to judge dead and reward prophets and your people who revere your name great and small 4. God’s temple in heaven opened with Ark of Covenant and with it lightning, rumblings, thunder, earthquake and hail. (19)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Mighty Angel Speaks and Instructs	Revelation 10
Prophecy with Power; Earth’s Rejection and Prophet’s Reward	Revelation 11:1-12
Sound of the Trumpet; Kingdom Announced and God’s temple opened	Revelation 11:13-19

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

John eats scroll two witness prophesy and seventh angel trumpets.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL the testimony of God’s servants calls for repentance and there will be a time for judgment and reward.

Specific Application Questions

Where are things that are initially sweet but in truth sour? What are the hard things in your life that need to change?

How are you sharing the truth of God and wonderful words of life?

There will be a time of Judgment. How do you bow down before Him and declare Him Lord?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

God’s will be accomplished

God’s truth must be shared

God’s kingdom will come

Characteristic of God

Calls us to Come

Theme

God’s servants who proclaim Him will be rewarded; the Kingdom of world will become the Kingdom of Lord and Messiah.

Revelation 8-9

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    14                                                      Passage:    Revelation 8-9

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Silence and Prayers as Seventh Seal Opened - (Revelation 8:1-5) 1. John sees the seventh seal opened and there was silence for half an hour (8:1) 2. John sees seven angels before the throne given seven trumpets (8:2) 3. Another angel had given golden censer stood at the alter (8:3) 4. Incense smoke and prayers of God’s people went up to God (8:4) 5. Angel took censer filled it with fire from altar and hurled it on earth resulting in: (8:5) a. Peals of thunder b. Rumblings c. Flashes of lightning d. Earthquakes

Seven Angels prepare to sound trumpets with first four trumpets sounded (Revelation 8:6-12) 1. First angel sounds trumpet – hail and fire mixed with blood hurled to earth (8:7) Result: Third burnt of earth, trees, and all grass. 2. Second angel sounds trumpet – something like a huge mountain ablaze thrown into sea. (8:8-9) Result: Third of the sea turned to blood, third of the creatures in sea died, third of the ships destroyed. 3. Third angel sounds trumpet – Great blazing star fell from the sky on third of rivers and springs of water “Named Wormwood” (8:10-11) Result: Third of waters turn bitter, many people died from bitter water. 4. Fourth angel sounds trumpet – third of sun, moon and stars with third turning dark. (8:12) Result: Third of the day was without light and also third of the night.

Eagle announces woes to inhabitants of earth loudly (Revelation 8:13-9:21) 1. Eagle loudly announces Woe’s to inhabitants of earth (8:13) 2. Fifth angel sounds trumpet – star given key to shaft of abyss (8:14-9:12) Result: a. Smoke like from gigantic furnace. b. Sun and sky darkened from smoke c. Out of smoke locusts came with power like scorpions on the earth d. Told not to harm grass, plant or tree, only those without seal of God and not allowed to kill but to torture 5 months. e. Locust described looked like horses for battle, heads crowns of gold, faces like human, woman, lion teeth, breastplates of iron, wings thundering, tails like stingers and their king was angel of Abyss. First Woe done. 3. Sixth angel sounds trumpet – voice release four angels; troops kill third of mankind.   (9:13-21) a. Horses and riders red, blue and yellow kill third of mankind b. Rest of mankind did not repent

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Silence and Prayers as Seventh Seal Opened	Revelation 8:1-5
Seven Angels prepare to sound trumpets with first four trumpets sounded	Revelation 8:6-12
Eagle announces woes to inhabitants of earth loudly	Revelation 8:13-9:21

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

Faithful Pray as six trumpets sound, Woe to earth’s inhabitants.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL prayers of faithful honored as unrepentant see destruction and are judged harshly.

Specific Application Questions

How is your prayer life a sweet aroma before God?  If not, what needs to change?

Where in your life is there a need to recognize God more fully?

What is needed in your life to reflect God’s love to a world that is dying?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Prayer is Heaven’s Key - Pray

Earth will fade away - Prepare

Judgment comes - Repent

Characteristic of God

Hears our Prayers

Theme

God’s judgment is real and terrible; He desires us to repent, turn to Him and be sealed for eternity.