Fuel Bible Study – He Reigns [Revelation 2020]

Lesson 1 – Keys To Understanding Revelation

Book of Revelation

Written approx. AD 95 by the Apostle John

Time of persecution under Roman Emperor Domitian

John exiled to Patmos for refusing to deny the name of Jesus

Three Fold Blessing (Read, listen, and apply!)

Blessed is he who reads

They who hear

They who heed

Natural Outline – Rev 1:19, John is instructed to write

The things he has seen – Chapter 1 (The glorified Christ)

The things which are – Chapters 2-3 (7 letters to 7 churches; The Church Age)

The things which will be – Chapters 4-22 (Tribulation; Millennium; Eternity)

Two points of instruction for studying the book of Revelation

Don’t be intimidated – You can understand this book!

Don’t be afraid! – By the time we finish hope should replace fear

Key to the book – it’s in code but the code is decipherable by using the rest of the Bible

Greek word – Semaino - say-mah'ee-no

To give a sign; signify

When you look at a traffic sign you understand what it means and what to do. When you look at the signs in this book you will gain understanding and know how to apply

Great book to start a study of the entire word of God

404 verses with over 800 allusions to the Old Testament

The Genesis/Revelation Connection

In Genesis the earth was created; in Revelation the earth passes away

In Genesis was Satan's first rebellion; in Revelation is Satan's last rebellion

In Genesis the sun, moon, and stars were for earth's government; in Revelation these same heavenly bodies are for earth's judgment. In Genesis the sun was to govern the day; in Revelation there is no need of the sun

In Genesis darkness was called night; in Revelation there is "no night there"

In Genesis the waters were called seas; in Revelation there is no more sea

In Genesis was the entrance of sin; in Revelation is the exodus of sin

In Genesis the curse was pronounced; in Revelation the curse is removed

In Genesis death entered; in Revelation there is no more death

In Genesis was the beginning of sorrow and suffering; in Revelation there will be no more sorrow and no more tears

In Genesis was the marriage of the first Adam; in Revelation is the marriage of the Last Adam

In Genesis we saw man's city, Babylon, being built; in Revelation we see man's city, Babylon, destroyed and God's city, the New Jerusalem, brought into view

In Genesis Satan's doom was pronounced; in Revelation Satan's doom is executed

Revelation 1:1-3

The Revelation of Jesus – It’s all about Jesus

Revelation = Apokalupsis

Unveiling or uncovering of previously undisclosed truth

Title of the book could be “The unveiling of truths previously undisclosed regarding Jesus, the Messiah

Lion of the Tribe of Judah

King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Revelation 1:4-6

Grace and Peace

Grace is the traditional Greek greeting, Peace is the traditional Jewish greeting. This shows all are welcome in Christ’s family

Picture of the Trinity

God the Father: Him who is and who was and who is to come

God the Holy Spirit: seven Spirits before His throne

God the Son: Jesus Christ

Faithful witness

Firstborn of the dead

Ruler of the kings of the earth

Loves us!

Released us from our sins by his blood