Revelation: More Important than Ever
Revelation 1:1-3 · August 24, 2022
This message explores why the Book of Revelation is especially relevant today, emphasizing prophecy as a source of hope and comfort. Through Revelation 1, it highlights Jesus Christ, the blessings of reading and following God’s Word, and the call to live faithfully while awaiting His return.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:49 One-fourth of the Bible including the book of Revelation is prophecy
02:32 God gives us prophecy to bring us comfort (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18)
03:47 Edification, Exhortation and Comfort (1 Corinthians 14:3)
04:58 We are living In unique times
14:18 Revelation 1:1 - The Revelation of Jesus Christ
17:40 7 names for Jesus in Revelation chapter 1
19:30 This book is written to His servants (John 12:26; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2)
21:24 These things which must shortly take place
25:36 2 Peter 3:3-4, 8-9 - One day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day
30:31 The way Revelation is interpreted: Allegorical, historical and prophetic
32:48 He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John
34:45 Revelation 1:2 - Who bore witness to the word of God
35:54 Revelation 1:3 - Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy
36:35 7 blessings and 7 beatitudes in the book of Revelation
38:42 What Jesus said about being blessed (Luke 11:27-28)
39:24 Other beatitudes in the book of Revelation (Revelation 19:9; Revelation 22:14)
42:20 Don’t let prophecy depress you
43:04 Walk in faith: read, hear and do the things in this book
43:46 Keep your eyes on the skies occupy till he comes
45:12 Closing prayer
