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Revelation Class Four

2/24/2021

 
Revelation Class Four
A Study of Chapter 5


1-4
Continues the vison of the throne in __________ given in Chapter 4.
Scroll – Greek word – Biblion
Written of both sides, seven ___________ 

Three notes of emphasis:
  1. Strong _________ – only twice more referred to in the book
  2. The angel __________ not merely speaks
  3. Proclaims with ___________ voice (phone)
Question – ‘who is worthy …?’
No man – Greek work – __________ ‘not ONE’ no not one, no not one

5-7
Lion of the Tribe of ____________ – Gen 49:9-10, Is 11:1,10

He has prevailed – enikesen = to _________
  1. He conquered sin   Ro 6:10
  2. He conquered _________   Jn 11;25-26, 1 Cor 15:57
  3. He conquered Satan   Ro 16:20, Heb 2:14
  4. He conquered _____  ____________
Horns – Dan 7:24, Rev 13:1
Eyes – Zech 3:9, 4:10
“Lamb” occurs in the book of Rev _______ times!

Verse 7 – Takes the book out of the __________ hand of Him…Matt 28:18-20
Dan 7:13-14 – Judgment and power over the earth given to Christ

5:8-10
The Lamb is being _______________ by the four creatures and the elders

Harps, golden vials…they sung a new song.  Ps 144:9
Here in heaven, the ___________ of the saints are emphasized! Ps 141:2


Catholicism views the elders as mediators or prayer, but no such doctrine should be concluded here.   1 Tim 2:5
11-14
Three outbursts of Praise:
1. The creatures and elders for having been redeemed (8-9) through the _______ and given them authority to ‘reign on the earth’.  Matt 25:23

2. Myriads of angels praise the Lamb for His ________ and wisdom. (11-12)
3. Every area of _____________ worships the Father and the Lamb.















Revelation Class Three - Precious Stones & Crowns

2/17/2021

 
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Revelation Class Three
A Study of Chapter 4


The first thing John sees when he ‘goes up’ is the ____________ of God.
John’s primary readers were _______ and some _________.
Understanding the ___________ of this book is very important, but you can’t be dogmatic about it!
The ONE who sat on it is described with two ____________.
He is not interceding here He is _____________ .
    
Jasper – In Rev 21:11 – clear as a diamond
On the breastplate of the priest it represented ________ which means: “Behold a _______”.

Ruby – was ‘red’ and on the breastplate represented __________ with means:
“Son of my ___________ hand”.

The rainbow was like and emerald and appeared ___________.

The 24 Elders -
    1 Chron 24:12-19 – the priesthood (Rev 1:6)
    The 24 elders are ____________
    From every _______________ (Rev 5:9)
    Christ told the Apostles they would ________________the world and
    angels (1 Cor 6:2,3).
They had crowns on their heads – they were victor’s reefs given as rewards at games.  Word: ______________ or _______________

The church is the only group that has been rewarded up ‘til now!

At the ______________ Seat of Christ (1 Cor 3:13-15 and 2 Cor 5:10)

Rev 4:3 Seven Spirits – Is 11:2-3

4:4 there is thunder and lightning (Ex 19:16)
6 – 11
Four living creatures:  Likely Seraphim – Is 6:2-3
Lion         Royalty             Mark
Ox        Service            John
Man        Humanity            Matt
Eagle        Divinity            Luke


Holy Holy Holy – ‘triple salutation’ deals with the Trinity

Crowns mentioned in NT:
2 Tim 4:8 - the crown of _______________

1 Cor 9:25 - the crown of __________________
James 1:12 - the crown of _______________
1 Pet 5:4 – the crown of _______________



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Revelation Class Two - The Seven Churches

2/10/2021

 
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Revelation - The Seven Churches

The seven churches are seven _____ churches in Asia Minor (present day Turkey)
They can also be indicative of seven key churches _______ .
In them, we also see seven _______ of churches.
Many of these churches for various reasons, whether ________, military or pure hedonism were major cultural ______ throughout the ________ Empire.
The Letters:
Written to the ‘angel’ = angelos – meaning messenger or ______
Begins – “I know your _______”
Contains praise, rebuke or a _________ of the two
A Reminder of His ________

The Churches:
1) Ephesus –

The __________ church that left its first _________ (Rev. 2:1-7). Ephesus was the influential capital city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea.  It was known for its huge metropolis of ancient streets, arches and ruins.
Paul warned it that ________ would come in! (Acts 20:28-38)
They did great works, but lacked intimacy with God.
Nicolaitans = clergy over laity 
1 Pet 5:3

2) Smyrna –
The _________ church that suffered both poverty and martyrdom (Rev. 2:8-11). Located north of Ephesus in a powerful trading position on the Aegean Sea. It was known for its harbors, commerce and marketplaces.
Name from same word as the spice Myrrh
2 Timothy 3:12 – the Godly will __________ persecution …
I know your poverty, but you are rich.
The poor church is called ____ ___, and the rich church (Rev 3:17) is called ________.
Job 40:5
Ps 62:11

3) Pergamos –
The ________ (______________) Church that mixed it _____________ and needed to repent (Rev. 2:12-17).  Located on the plains and foothills of Caicus River in Western Turkey. Became a major city and Greek and Roman hub for temple worship. Name means: ‘elevation or exalted’
(Rev2:17) Hidden Manna.
They were simply ______________ bad teaching. 
2 John 9,10

4) Thyatira –
The Corrupt Church that followed a ___________ prophetess. (Rev. 2:18-29).  Textile and dye city
(1 Kings 16:29-33) Papacy?

5) Sardis –
The ______ Church that fell ____________ (Rev. 3:1-6) Sardis was on the banks of the Pactolus River in western Asia Minor, 60 miles inland from Ephesus and Smyrna. Known for temples and bathhouses.

6) Philadelphia –
The ___________ Church of brotherly love that _________ patiently (Rev. 3:7-13) Known also for temples and worship centers.
(Rev 3:10) Will be kept ‘from out of’ “ek” – the tribulation
Little strength-
Open door-
Hour of Temptation-

7) Laodicea –
The ___________ Church that is neither hot or cold           (Rev. 3:14-22).
Poor
Blind
Naked
I stand at the door and knock ( Christians )​




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2/7/2021

 
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