Fuel Bible Study – He Reigns [Revelation 2020]
Lesson 1 – Keys To Understanding 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!)
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
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
The Revelation of Jesus – It’s all about Jesus
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
Grace is the traditional Greek greeting, Peace is the traditional Jewish greeting. This shows all are welcome in Christ’s family
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
Ruler of the kings of the earth
Released us from our sins by his blood
