The Revelation of Jesus Christ

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST
A WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
EDGEMONT BIBLE CHURCH
FALL 2009-SPRING 2010
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
CHAPTER 1

I. "THE THINGS WHICH YOU HAVE SEEN"
A. The Revelation - Apocalypse v.1
1. of Jesus Christ
2. Given to Him by the Father
3. To show His servants
4. Sent by His angel
5. Passed on by that angel to John, the Apostle

B. John's credentials and the occasion of his writing vv. 2,9-10
1. The one who bore witness to the Word of God
2. The brother and companion in tribulation and kingdom and patience
3. On the island as an exile because of the testimony of Jesus Christ

C. The Blessing of the book v.3

D. To whom the letter is written: The Seven Churches in Asia v.4,5a

E. The identities or titles of the Lord Jesus Christ
1. Who is, Who was, and Who is to come
Witnessed by: The Seven Spirits before His throne Isa. 11:1,2
2. Jesus Christ, The Faithful Witness (Messiah)
a. Christ, The Annointed One
b. Faithful Witness see John 5

3. The firstborn from the dead see 1 Cor. 15

4. The ruler over the kings of the earth
King of kings, Lord of lords

F. A spontaneous doxology with more titles and praise of His work
1. Who loved us
2. ...and washed us from our sins in His own blood
3. ...and made us kings and priests to His God and Father
a. kings
b. priests – I am a priest…do not need an earthly mediator, He is my mediator
4....be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen'

G. Solemn warning and promise
1. Behold, He is coming with the clouds
2... every eye will see Him
a. Those who have pierced Him ~
b. All the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him

H. Words from Jesus Himself, the great “I am”
1. The Alpha and Omega
2. The Beginning and the End
3. Who is, Who was and Who is to come
4. The Almighty

I. John hears a loud voice as a trumpet behind him, the I AM ………
1. The Alpha and Omega
2. The First and the Last
3. Gives instructions for what John is to do
a. Write a book of what you see
b. Send it to the seven churches in Asia
c. Specifies which churches He means
J. John's vision as he turns to see the voice
1. Seven golden lampstands
2. In the middle of the lampstands One like the Son of man
a. Clothed with garment down to the feet
b. Girded about the chest with a golden band
c. His head and hair were white like wool, white as snow
d. His eyes like a flame of fire
e. His feet were like fine brass, refined
f. His voice was like the sound of many waters
g. His right hand had seven stars
h. Out of His mouth went a sharp two edged sword
i. His countenance was like the sun shining at its brightest time

K. John's response to this sight - I fell down as dead

L. The reassurance of our Lord - Do not be afraid! I am...
1. First and Last
2. He who lives and was dead and is alive forevermore
3. Who has the keys of Hades and Death…LORD of ALL

M. Further instructions on John's task
1. Write
a. The things which you have seen ~
b. The things which are
c. The things which shall be after this
2. Tell of
a. The mysteries of the seven stars - angels of the churches
b. The seven golden lampstands - the seven churches