The Revelation of Jesus Christ!
Introduction to the Revelation (1:1-3)Grace & Peace from God to the 7 Churches
(1:4-6)Grace & peace from the Triune God.Christ is listed third and His work expanded upon.
The faithful witnessFirstborn of the deadRuler of the kings of the earth
Doxology – praise to Jesus Christ for His love and work on our behalf.
The Theme of the Book (1:7-8)
A Vision of Jesus Christ(Rev 1:1-20)
Christ’s Command to Write (1:9-11) A Vision of the Glorious Christ (1:12-16)
One like a Son of Man (cf. Dan 7:13-14; Matthew 24:30)Robe reaching to the feet and girded with a golden sash
(cf. Rev 15:6)Head and hair white like white wool, like snow (cf. Dan
7:9)Eyes like a flame of fire (penetrating vision to see all
things cf. 2:18)Feet like burnished bronze made to glow in a furnace (cf.
Rev. 2:18)Voice like the sound of many waters (cf. Ezek 43:2)Holding in His right hand 7 stars (Sovereignty and
protection)From His mouth comes a sharp, two-edged sword (cf.
Rev. 2:12, 16)Appearance like the sun shining in its strength (Matt.
17:2)
John’s Vision of the Glorious Christ
JUDGE
John’s reaction (v. 17a)Christ’s encouragement and command (vv.
17b-19)Explanation of the seven stars and seven
lampstands (v. 20)
John’s Response to Seeing the Glorious Christ
Patmos: a rock covered, barren Island in the Aegean Sea
Patmos
Patmos
Patmos
Satellite View of Patmos
Satellite View of Patmos
Ephesus: Christian Center of the Roman Empire
Seven Churches of Revelation