* God made us to walk in authority.

* Authority is the right to use power.

* You only get God’s authority through DEATH.

* Backstory - John was exiled on an island and God gave Him a message for the universal church.

* Vs 9-10 - John was “in the Spirit” when he heard God’s voice.

* Vs 11-17 - God spoke to John when John fell down before Him reverence.

* Vs 18 - Jesus got the keys to death.

* Keys represent access to authority (like the key to my house).

* God has give us access to His authority so we can walk in power.

* We walk in our authority by being faithful in our responsibility.

* Revelation 4:4&10 - we are faithful by giving back to God what He’s given to us.