Sunday 04/02/2023 - A study of the Book of Revelation Pt. 1 ”Things Which Thou Hast Seen” ( Rev. 1:1-8)

Ark of Hope Fellowship

“Things Which Thou Hast Seen” (Part 1-Rev. 1:1-8)

*Main thought for today: Have you ever seen Him? If so, are you continually beholding Him (2 Pet. 1:19; 2 Cor. 4:16)?

• I. A revelation from (1a)

◦ Revelation is not a project, but an encounter between the Maker and what He has made.

• II. A mediator to the gap (1b)

◦ Revelation is not of human effort, but intercession (Matt. 11:27).

• III. A mystery through a messenger (1c)

◦ Revelation is carried to the world by believers as holy priests (Acts 8:31; Rom. 10:15).

• IV. A grateful recipient his call (2)

◦ Revelation is a mission of personal delegation, not self-centered gratification.

• V. An audience with a pressing (3)

◦ Revelation gives us a promise, not predetermination.

• VI. A God for His whole people (4)

◦ Revelation is about a God who is not only perfect in essence but also in action.

• VII. An Savior (5a)

◦ Revelation reveals a Jesus who is not weak, but fully capable to deliver and satisfy us.

• VIII. A Savior (5b-6a)

◦ Revelation reveals a Jesus who is not tyrannical, but eager to bless.

• IX. A Savior who be worshipped (6b)

◦ Revelation prompts a worship which does not need to be forced because it is deserved.

• X. A Savior who be worshipped (7)

◦ Revelation reveals a Jesus who is inescapable and the One to whom we all must answer.

• XI. A of the chosen (7e)

◦ Revelation prompts a heart of faith to say “amen” from first to last.

• XII. An omnipotent of all (8)

◦ Revelation reminds us to not limit an unlimited God with our fears (Heb. 1:10-12).