The book of Revelation is an open book and a message from Jesus Christ to his Church

1. THE REVELATIONTHE REVELATION
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2. The Revelation, usually termed “TheThe Revelation, usually termed “The
Apocalypse,” means disclosureApocalypse,” means disclosure
• “In the Revelation we have the gospel of His
enthronement in glory, His association with the
Father upon the throne of universal dominion,
His overruling providence among the nations of
the earth, and His coming again, not a
homeless stranger, but in power and great
glory, to punish His enemies and reward His
followers.” (Daniel and the Revelation, p337)

3. • A revelation is something revealed or
made known, not something hidden and
concealed. The very title of the book,
then, is sufficient refutation of the opinion
sometimes expressed that this book is
among the mysteries of God, and cannot
be understood. Were this the case, it
should bear some such title as “The
Mystery” or “The Hidden Book,” certainly
not, The Revelation.” (Daniel & the Revelation, p340)

4. Who is the book of Revelation about?Who is the book of Revelation about?
• Revelation 1:1-2
• The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God
gave unto him, to show unto his servants
things which must shortly come to pass; and he
sent and signified it by his angel unto his
servant John: who bare record of the word of
God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and
of all things that he saw.

5. Five steps by which God gave thisFive steps by which God gave this
bookbook
• 1. It originated with God the Father Himself
• 2. God gave it to His Son, Jesus Christ
• 3. Jesus sent and signified it by His angel
• 4. The angel revealed it to the prophet John in
holy vision
• 5. John showed to God’s servants (you and
me) things which must shortly come to pass.

6. What benefit is there for those whoWhat benefit is there for those who
read the book of Revelationread the book of Revelation
• Revelation 1:3
• Blessed is he that readeth, and they that
hear the words of this prophecy, and keep
those things which are written therein: for
the time is at hand.
• A blessed person is one whom God makes fully
satisfied, not because of favorable circumstances
but because He indwells the believer through
Christ.

7. ““The Time is at hand”The Time is at hand”
• “The time is at hand,” writes John, and in
so doing he gives another motive for the
study of this book. It becomes more and
more important, as we draw near the great
consummation…The importance of
studying the Apocalypse increases with
the lapse of time.” (Daniel & the Revelation,
p342)

8. To Whom is John writing?To Whom is John writing?
• Revelation 1:4
• John to the seven churches which are in
Asia: Grace be unto you and peace, from
him which is, and which was, and which is
to come; and from the seven Spirits
which are before his throne.
• Isaiah 11:2 (Read)

9. Does the message in RevelationDoes the message in Revelation
only applies to seven churches?only applies to seven churches?
• “Seven, as used in the Scriptures, is a
number denoting fullness and completeness.
“The seven churches,” therefore, are easily
understood to mean not merely the seven
literal churches of Asia which went by the
names mentioned, but seven periods of the
Christian church, from the days of the
apostles to the close of probation.” (Daniel &
the Revelation, p344)

10. What are the various titles of JesusWhat are the various titles of Jesus
Christ?Christ?
• Revelation 1:5
• And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful
witness, and the first begotten of the
dead, and the prince of the kings of the
earth. Unto him that loved us, and
washed us from our sins in his own blood.
• 1 Corinthians 15:20 (Read)
• Hebrews 9:14 (Read)

11. What do John say about us that shouldWhat do John say about us that should
give us hope?give us hope?
• Revelation 1:6
• And hath made us kings and priests unto
God and his Father; to him be glory and
dominion forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Peter 2:9 (Read)
• John 15:13 (Read)

12. What prediction does John make aboutWhat prediction does John make about
Jesus?Jesus?
• Revelation 1:7
• Behold he cometh with clouds; and every
eye shall see him, and they also which
pierced him, and all kindreds of the earth
shall wail (beat the breast in grief)
because of him.
• Matthew 24:30 (Read)
• Acts 1:9 & 11 (Read)_

13. By what other name is Jesus called?By what other name is Jesus called?
• Revelation 1:8
• I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning
and the ending, saith the Lord, which is,
and which was, and which is to come, the
Almighty.

14. Where is John when he is writing theWhere is John when he is writing the
book of Revelation?book of Revelation?
• Revelation 1:9
• I John, who also am your brother, and
companion in tribulation, and in the
kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was
in the isle that is called Patmos, for the
word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus
Christ.
• Acts 14:22 & 2 Timothy 2:12 (Read)

15. • “Patmos is a small, barren island off the west
coast of Asia Minor, between the island of
Icaria and the promontory or Miletus, where in
John’s day was located the nearest Christian
church… On account of the stern and desolate
character of this island, it was used under the
Roman Empire as a place of banishment. The
banishment of the apostle took place under the
Emperor Domitian about the year AD 94.”
(Daniel and the Revelation, p351-352)

16. On what day of the week did JohnOn what day of the week did John
receive the prophecy?receive the prophecy?
• Revelation 1:10
• I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and
heard behind me a great voice, as of a
trumpet.
• Genesis 2:1-3 (Read)
• Exodus 20:8-11 (Read)
• Isaiah 58:13 (Read)

17. Where should John send the message?Where should John send the message?
• Revelation 1:11
• “I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last:
and what thou seest write in a book and send it
unto the seven churches which are in Asia;
unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto
Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto
Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto
Laodicea.

18. 7 Churches of Asia Minor7 Churches of Asia Minor

19. Who are what did John see when itWho are what did John see when it
turned to see who was speaking?turned to see who was speaking?
• Revelation 1:12 & 13
• And I turned to see the voice that spake with
me. And being turned, I saw seven golden
candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven
candlesticks one like unto the Son of man,
clothed with a garment down to the foot, and
girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
• Note: The Son of Man is in the midst of the
seven candlesticks.

20. How does John describe the personHow does John describe the person
who he saw?who he saw?
• Revelation 1:14-15
• His head and his hair were white like wool,
as white as snow; and his eyes were as a
flame of fire; And his feet like unto fine
brass, as if they burned in a furnace and
his voice as the sound of many waters.

21. John’s description continues..John’s description continues..
• Revelation 1:16
• And he had in his right hand seven stars:
and out of his mouth went a sharp two-
edged sword: and his countenance was
as the sun shineth in his strength.

22. The Seven StarsThe Seven Stars
• “What are the seven stars? The word ‘angels’
in the Greek has the meaning of messengers,
or ministers. God’s messengers are
symbolized by the seven stars, which He who
is the first and the last has under His special
control…They are but instruments in His hands,
and all the good they accomplish is done
through his power.” (Revelation of things to
come, p14)

23. What impact did this scene have onWhat impact did this scene have on
John?John?
• Revelation 1:17
• “And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as
dead…”
• Ezekiel 1:28 (Read)
• Daniel 8:18 (Read)

24. Who is the person who John saw andWho is the person who John saw and
how did he describe himself?how did he describe himself?
• Revelation 1:17-18
• “And he laid his right hand upon me,
saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first
and the last: I am he that liveth and was
dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore,
Amen; and have the keys of hell and of
death.

25. Jesus has the keys of hell & deathJesus has the keys of hell & death
• “Death is a conquered tyrant. He may gather to
the grave the precious of earth, and gloat for a
season over his apparent triumph. But he is
performing a fruitless task, for the key to his
dark prison house has been wrenched from his
grasp, and is now held in the hands of a
mightier than he. He is compelled to deposit
his trophies in a region over which another has
absolute control.” (Daniel & the Revelation,
p358-359)

26. What command did Jesus give toWhat command did Jesus give to
John?John?
• Revelation 1:19
• Write the things which thou hast seen, and
the things which are, and the things which
shall be hereafter;

27. What is the meaning of the seven starsWhat is the meaning of the seven stars
and candlesticks?and candlesticks?
• Revelation 1:20
• The mystery of the seven stars which thou
sawest in my right hand, and the seven
golden candlesticks. The seven stars
are the angels to the seven churches:
and the seven candlesticks which thou
sawest are the seven churches.

28. MY FRIEND, AFTER LOOKING AMY FRIEND, AFTER LOOKING A
THIS CHAPTER, ARE YOUTHIS CHAPTER, ARE YOU
HAPPY THAT JESUS SENT THISHAPPY THAT JESUS SENT THIS
MESSAGE TO YOU?MESSAGE TO YOU?