Introduction

Author (Rev 1:4, 9; 21:2; 22:8)

Date of its writing

How to Interpret the Book (3 views):

• Allegorical
• Historical
• Literal

What or Who is Being Revealed?

Jesus is revealed in all His Glory (John 3:34-35; 5:20-24; 7:16; 8:28; 12:49; 14:10, 24; 16:15; 17:8)

The Titles given to Jesus in the book (Rev 1:5, 8, 17, 18; 3:14; 5:5; 15:3; 19:16; 22:16.

The description of Jesus Return to the Earth (Rev 1:7; 19:11-16; 22:7, 12, 20)

Prophecy of time surrounding the second coming.

V.1 “Shortly take Place”? What does that mean? (Rev 2:5, 16; 3:11; 11:14; 22:7, 12, 20

2 main views:

• During Johns’ lifetime?
• When the events happen they will happen quickly?

The Communication of the message

From whom, to whom, through whom?

The Witness of John v.2

Blessing to the reader/hearer v.3

The Cleansing Power of Prophecy v.3

SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace

TITLE: God’s Sovereignty Over Evil

TEXT: Proverbs 16:4

DATE: February 5, 2023 PM

I. God uses evil to bring a turning of events in history.

A. God used evil Rehoboam to divide Israel and Judah.

E. God used an evil spirit and 400 false prophets to

change the course of history.

B. God used a pagan king to turn the events in history.

C. God used evil angels to serve His ordained purpose.

II. God uses seemingly evil deeds to accomplish His

purposes.

A. God makes some for destruction.

B. God caused a demon to buffet Paul.

C. God brought great calamity on Egypt.

D. God used Adam’s sin to provide for something far

better.

E. God used the evil of Joseph’s brothers.

F. God’s people did evil in asking for a king.

G. He used evil Judas to betray His Son and evil men to crucify Him.

SERIES: A Christian Family

TITLE: Women: Identified by God

TEXT: Genesis 3:16; 1 Peter 3:1-2

DATE: February 5, 2023 AM

I. Submission is Good.

• If God says it and Christ does it: good.

Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 5:5

II. Submission to Christ is Good.

A. Wives are indeed called to submit to husbands.

Colossians 3:18,19; 1 Peter 3:1-7

B. Done right, submission is beautiful.

III. What Biblical Submission is Not

IV. What Submission Is

A. Submission stated Ephesians 5:22

B. Expounding on submission

C. Encouragement on submission

D. Exhortation to men Romans 8:29

TITLE: Top of the Morning to You.

TEXT: Psalm 5

DATE: January 29, 2023 PM

I. God Loves the Faithful (not the Faithless). Psalm 5:1-7

A. The righteous have God’s ear and think about Him. 1,2

B. The righteous waste no time seeking God. 3

C. God is not pleased with the wicked. 4-6

D. The righteous love to worship. 7

II. David Wants to be Led in Paths of Righteousness.

 Psalm 5:8-10

A. David wants that. 8

B. The wicked don’t. 9,10

III. Loving Being Loved By a Strong God Psalm 5:11-12

A. The righteous rejoice. 11

B. As certain as He judges, He blesses. 12

SERIES: The Family: of God

TITLE: Men: Identified by God

TEXT: Ephesians 5:21-33

DATE: January 29, 2023 AM

I. Headship Rightly Understood

A. Lion, Lamb, or Both Revelation 5:5,6; 6:15,16

B. Mysteries do not stay mysteries. Ephesians 5:32;

 Genesis 2:24; John 17:11

C. Headship is not because of sin. Luke 22:42

D. Difficulty in the roles is because of sin. Luke 22:42

II. The Man: of God Ephesians 5:21-33

A. Headship for the man of God

B. The man of God protects. Ephesians 5:25-27

C. The man of God provides. Ephesians 5:28-29

SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace

TITLE: God’s Sovereign Grace and Human Responsibility

TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:13

DATE: January 22, 2023 PM

I. God’s sovereignty in creation and providence

A. He is sovereign in creation. Rev. 4:16; Psa. 33:6-9

B. He is sovereign in providence.

1. 8.

2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7.

II. God’s sovereignty in human responsibility

A. Man is responsible to his Creator.

1. 8.

2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7.

B. Man is responsible to his Redeemer.

1. 8.

2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7.

SERIES: The Family: of God

TITLE: The Gospel, Christ, and Marriage

TEXT: Ephesians 5:32

DATE: January 22, 2023 AM

I. A New Paradigm: A Home for the Gospel?

A. Christians are no longer children of wrath. 1 Ths. 5:9

B. Christians no longer owe the debt. Col. 2:14

C. The ‘of God’ home loves the scope of the gospel.

II. The Home of Forgiveness and Forbearance

A. Believe in election... in Marriage. Col. 3:12

B. What forgiveness looks like Col. 3:13b

C. What forbearance looks like Col. 3:13a

III. Christ-Centered...Everything

A. Is Jesus ‘part’ of your life?

B. Christ-Centered Marriage Eph. 5:32-33

SERIES: The Family: of God

TITLE: God’s Doing

TEXT: Matthew 19:6

I. Marriage is God’s Doing?

A. Is Jesus in Love with the Church? Chapter and

verse. Matthew19:4-5

B. Fundamental: Marriage is God’s doing.

Matthew 19:6

C. God does marriage for His own glory.

Philippians 2:9-11

II. Marriage: Sin, Shame, and Redemption.

A. We have lost shame, not covered it.

Genesis 2:25

B. What sin did and what it means for marriage

Genesis 3:8

C. Hinting at the coming ultimate marriage

Genesis 3:15

III. Marriage is Both God’s Doing and Redoing.

A. There is marriage and Christian marriage.

B. Christian marriage is redemptive. Colossians 2:13,14