This second message is focused on the incredible description of the Lord Jesus Christ and how we should respond to Him. This picture is almost unknown in Scripture.

The Revelation of His Coming

The revelation of Jesus to John writing to seven churches of His coming Rev 1

1.The circumstances of His coming 1:9-11

1. 1:9 John, 90 years-young
   • Brother and companion
   • Circumstances –
2. 1:10 In the Spirit on the Lord’s day 1 Thes. 5:2; Rom. 14: Col. 2.
3. 1:11 The seven churches

What are your circumstances?

2. The characterization of His coming 1:12-16

1. 1:12 Seven golden lampstands –
2. 1:13-16 John saw one like the Son of Man – Ten characteristics of Christ

• 1:13 One like the Son of Man – Rev 14:14; Ez 1:26-28; Dan. 7:13; 10:4-6; Phil. 2:7-8; Heb 2:14-17
• 1:13 Clothed with a garment to feet – 20:26. Dan 10:5
• 1:13 Girded about the Chest – Rev 15:6; Ex 28:6-8; 39:5; Lev 8:7; Is 11:5
• 1:14 Head and hair like white wool – 7:9-13
• 1:14 His eyes like a flame of fire – Rev 2:18; 19:12; Dan. 10:6-12; Zech 4:10
• 1:15 His feet were like fine brass – Rev 2:18; Ez 1:7; 40:3; Dan 10:6
• 1:15 His voice as the sound of many waters – Rev 14:2; 19:6; Ps 93:4; Ez 43:2
• 1:16 He had in His right hand seven stars – Rev 1:20. Dan 8:10
• 1:16 Out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword – 6:17; Heb. 4:12; Rev. 19:15
• 1:16 His countenance – 17:2; Rev 10:1; Is 60:19-20; Mal 4:2; Act 26:13

3. The consequences of His coming 1:17-20

1. 1:17 -18 John’s response and Jesus’ action John 13:23; 21:7; 14:1; 2 Tim 1:7
2. 1:19 Chronological outline of Revelation
3. 1:20 The interpretation of the mystery of the lampstands and stars

SO WHAT?

•  God has a message to the churches today.
• The Lord Jesus is coming back in judgment on the world.
• God wants us to trust Him, not the world.

NOW WHAT?

•  Seek to please Him is all that you think, say and do. 2 Cor 5:9
• Learn contentment with His presence. He is peace to the believer Eph 2:12-14; Rom 5:1: 8:1
• Use those days you have remaining to tell others about your awesome Lord!

Questions

• Why is the picture of Jesus here different than in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?
• What aspect of Jesus stands out to you?
• How does this picture help us in the circumstances we find ourselves?
• How should we respond to Jesus? Do we respond like John did? How did He feel? What was He thinking?

Upcoming Chapter Summary Statements

• The revelation of Jesus to John writing to seven churches of His coming           Rev 1
• Jesus’ letters to loveless Ephesus, persecuted Smyrna, compromising Pergamos and corrupt Thyatira                                                                                                               Rev 2
• Jesus’ letters to spiritually dead Sardis, faithful Philadelphia and lukewarm Laodicea                                                                                                                             Rev 3