Revelation 1:7

Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him.  And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him.  Even so, Amen.

·         The main theme of the book of Revelation is the return of Jesus Christ to rule all nations on the “Day of the Lord” (Rev. 1:7). As the “Son of Man”, He will take legal, comprehensive and everlasting leadership of the earth in partnership with His Bride, physically confronting and ultimately destroying everything that rages against this (Rev. 11:15-19).

·         John declares that Jesus is “coming with clouds” immediately before the “Son of Man” designation in v. 13, clearly revealing Jesus as the coming Messiah of Daniel’s prophecy (Dan 7:13-14).

Zechariah 12:10-14 And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of Grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced.  Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn…….

Daniel 7:9 I watched till thrones were put in place, and the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head was like pure wool…..

Revelation 1:4-6

John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:

Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth.  To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever.  Amen.

·         Three things are said about Jesus:  He is reliable, He always tells the truth; He has been raised from the dead; and He reigns over all the kings of the earth (DP)

·         He is the Faithful Witness – upon His testimony we may safely depend for He cannot be deceived and cannot deceive us (MH)

·         As kings, they overcome the world.  He has made them priests, given them access to God (MH)

Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.”  And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.”

Isaiah 11:2  The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

Zechariah 3:9 …upon the stone are seven eyes….

Revelation 1:3

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

·         The apostolic benediction (MH)

·         Revelation is unique as the only book God promises a special blessing to anyone who reads, hears and keeps the prophecy (Rev. 1:3), as well as, a destructive curse for anyone who adds to or subtracts from it.

·         We may “keep the prophecy” now in three ways. First - by understanding and responding in loving faith and obedience to specific truths about Jesus. Second - by proclaiming and praying for the release of Jesus end-time battle plan. Third - by refusing to compromise while resisting temptation or enduring persecution.

 Isaiah 26:17 – As a woman with child is in pain and cries out in her pangs, when she draws near the time of her delivery, so have we been in Your sight, O Lord.

Ezekiel 30:3 – For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near; it will be a day of clouds, the time of the Gentiles.

Revelation 1:1-2

1:1-2

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants – things which must shortly take place.  And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw.

·         The title of the book of Revelation is the “unveiling of the glory of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:1), because it reveals the perfection of His heart, power and leadership in preparing the nations for the glory of God (Hab. 2:14; Num. 14:21; Ps. 72:19; Isa. 11:9). The Father’s primary purpose in giving us this book is to reveal the infinite and eternal beauty of His Son (Isa. 4:2; Hag. 2:7), as well as, the brilliance of His unfolding “battle”.

·         Revelation – unveiling/drawing aside curtain of concealment

·         The Father commissioned Jesus to “unveil” certain dimensions of His infinite beauty and eternal majesty (Isa. 4:2; Hag. 2:7), as well as, the brilliance of His unfolding “battle plan” (Dan. 9:24), revealing His heart, power and leadership in preparing the nations for God’s glory (Hab. 2:14). The Father commissioned Jesus, who sent and signified the revelation by His angel to His servant John (Rev. 1:1; 22:6, 16), who was commanded to write and send it to the churches (9x Rev. 1:11, 19; 2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14).

·         Shortly – swiftly in occurrence

Habakkuk 2:14 – “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.)

 Psalm 72:19 – “Also Your righteousness, O God, is very high, You who have done great things; O God, who is like You?

Isaiah 4:2 – “In that day the Branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious….)

Daniel 2:28, 29 – But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets….

Revelation 22:21

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.  Amen.

 

 

Revelation 22:20

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”  Amen.  Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

 

 

Revelation 22:18-19

For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book:  if anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.