The Revelation of the Glorified Christ, Part 2
When Jesus and his disciples celebrated the Passover the night before the crucifixion, the Apostle John positioned himself so that his head was on Jesus’ chest. When he was transported into Jesus’ presence when he received the revelation, John positioned himself so that his face was upon Jesus’ feet! This session we’ll learn “why,” as John provides a description of the risen and glorified Christ! (Revelation 1:12–20)
Recap in 10 Tweets
- Revelation 1:12–20 is designed by the Spirit of God to REVEAL Christ in the fullness of His glory. #WordStrong
- In Rev. 1:12, John turns to SEE the VOICE that spoke to him. The VOICE of God is a PERSON called “the Word.” (Jn 1:1) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s CLOTHING, he sees Him as our Great High Priest. (Rev.1:13; Heb. 4:14) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s HEAD & HAIR, he sees Him as the eternally existent One who is completely righteous. (1:14a) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s EYES, he sees Him as totally discerning and just. (1:14b) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s FEET, he sees that upon which He stands as the Supreme Judge. (1:15a) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s VOICE, he is witnessing His awesome thunderous power. (1:15b) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s HAND, he sees Him as the One who holds the church. (1:16b) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s MOUTH, he sees the power of the Word of God to both wound and heal. (1:16b) #WordStrong
- As John describes Christ’s COUNTENANCE, he sees His entire appearance radiating with the strength of the Sun. (1:16c) #WordStrong
Notes:
- THE RECIPIENT OF THE REVELATION. (Rev. 1:9a–d)
- John…your BROTHER.
- John…your COMPANION.
- Your companion in TRIBULATION. (1:9b)
- Your companion in the KINGDOM of Jesus Christ. (1:9c)
- Your companion in the PATIENCE of Jesus Christ. (1:9d)
- THE LOCATION OF THE REVELATION. (Rev. 1:9e–11c)
- GEOGRAPHICALLY and PHYSICALLY he was in the isle that is called PATMOS.
- CHRONOLOGICALLY and SPIRITUALLY he was in HEAVEN on the “LORD’S DAY.”
- THE DESTINATION OF THE REVELATION. (Rev. 1:11c,d)
- The HISTORICAL Application…The seven churches are seven literal, historical churches in existence in 95 A.D.
- The INSPIRATIONAL Application…The characteristics of these churches are characteristic of churches throughout the history of the church—all the way to the 21st century. Through the content of these letters we can learn great spiritual lessons, heed great spiritual warnings, and identify seven key strategies Satan uses to attack the church of Jesus Christ.
- The DOCTRINAL Application…The seven churches are representative of seven periods of church history. They outline the history of the church from where the Book of Acts and the letters Paul wrote to the churches leaves off—all the way to the Rapture of the church.
- THE __________________ OF THE REVELATION. (Rev. 1:12–16, 20)
- The __________________ of His Person.
- He is the “____________” of _________. “And I turned to see the voice that spake with me…” (1:12a)
- He is the “____________ of __________.” “one like unto the Son of man…” (1:13b)
- The _________________ of His Person. “And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks…” (1:12b–13a)
- The seven golden candlesticks = _________________________. (1:20)
- Jesus is “in the midst” of churches who focus on two key things:
- The ______________________. (Matt. 28:18–20)
- ________________________. (Matt. 18:20)
- The ____________________ of His Person. “clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.” (1:13c)
- The Sevenfold _________________ of His Person. (1:14–16)
- His ____________ and _____________. “His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow…” (1:14a)
- His _____________. “and his eyes were as a flame of fire;” (1:14b)
- His _____________. “And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace;” (1:15a)
- His _____________. “and his voice as the sound of many waters.” (1:15b)
- His _____________. “And he had in his right hand seven stars…” (1:16a)
- His _____________. “and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword…” (1:16b)
- His _____________________. “and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.” (1:16c)
- The __________________ of His Person.
- THE _________________ TO THE REVELATION. (Rev. 1:17–18)
- _____________ Reaction to _____________…“And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead.”
- _____________ Reaction to _____________…“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 for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” (1:17b-18)
- THE ________________ OF THE REVELATION. (Rev. 1:19)
- We must interpret verse 19 with verse 10 in mind.
- “Write the things which thou hast seen,…” (1:19a)
- The ______________ ___________. (Rev. ___________)
- “and the things which are…” (1:19b)
- The ___________________ and ________________. (Rev. _____________)
- “and the things which shall be hereafter.” (1:19c)
- The ________________, the _____________________________, and _______________. (Rev. __________)
- “Write the things which thou hast seen,…” (1:19a)
- We must interpret verse 19 with verse 10 in mind.
