Series: Revelation: Following Our Victorious King

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

January 07, 2024 | Zach Schlegel
Passage: Revelation 1:1-8

Revelation 1:1-8

Introduction

What comes to mind when you think of the book of Revelation? Many people are interested in the book, but they avoid it because it seems difficult, confusing, controversial, or just plain weird. Some think of the man on the street holding a sign saying, “The end is near.” Many people think of it concerning what they read in the newspaper.

We should think of it concerning the word “blessed.” The book begins with blessing and ends with blessing (1:3; 22:7) You are blessed if you read AND keep the words. Some parts of Revelation are difficult to unravel. We will work our way through it. God intends Revelation to be understood so that it can be obeyed. The purpose is not meant to fuel the curiosity of end-time speculation. It is to show God’s people how to live in His unparalleled victory.

Sermon Outline

1. Follow the road map. Vs. 1-3
2. Behold the true King. Vs. 4-8

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