Point:

Strive to obtain the heavenly promised land that is yours in Christ, according to God’s command and God’s promise.

Theme: Don’t lose heart: the Lord God fights for us and His victory is sure.

1. The Lord’s almighty power, vv. 1-15

2. The enemy’s inevitable defeat, vv. 16-27

3. Israel’s inevitable victory, vv. 28-43

Theme: God brings the rebellion of the dragon and all who follow him to a final end.

1. The Final Battle, vv. 7-9

Daniel 11:36; 2 Thess. 2:3-8; Ex. 14:13; Col. 3:1-6.

2. The Final Judgment, vv. 10-15

Mark 9:44; Matt. 25:31; 2 Peter 3:10-13; Matt...

Theme: The dragon is bound for a thousand years by the work and power of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1. The Binding of Satan, vv. 1-3

Rev. 11:15, 18; Acts 14:16; Gen. 3:15; Psa. 2:7-8; 72; Luke 10:18-20; Matt. 12:28-30; Matt. 4:10; 28:18; Col...

Theme: Rely on yourself for nothing; rely on God in Christ for everything.

1. The failure of self-reliance, vv. 1-15

2. The success of God’s providence, vv. 16-27

Theme: Christ the Victor comes in all His glory, power, and majesty.

1. Christ comes as the Word of God, vv. 11-16

Rev. 6:2; 2:17; Isa. 63:3-4; John 1:1, 14, 18; Matt. 25:31, 13:41-42; Rev. 17:14; 1 Thess. 4:14; Psa. 2; Acts 17:30; Rom. 8:28; John...

Theme: The Lord has committed Himself to giving us the victory; let us commit ourselves to keep His whole law.

1. The Lord’s commitment to give His people the victory, vv. 1-29

2. The people’s commitment to keep the Lord’s law, vv. 30-35

Theme: Rejoice in and cling to the risen Lord Jesus.

1. Faith Confused (vv. 1-13)

2. Faith Consoled (vv. 14-18)