Introduction

Revelation 1

Key vs. 1:13 “and among the lampstands was someone "like a son of man," dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest.”

1. Read vs. 1-3.  How was the Revelation of Jesus Christ made known to us? (1)   What does God want to show us through this revelation? What is the central theme of it? (2,19:10)  How can we be blessed by this revelation? (3)

2. Read vs. 4-8.  In the doxology, how is Jesus described? (5)  How actively is Jesus involved in the events as the ruler of kings of the earth?  How has Jesus made us to be the kingdom and priests to serve God? (6)  How will he come and reign in the kingdom of God? (7,8,19:16)

3. Read vs. 9-11.  Where was John when he received the revelation? (9)  Why? What did Jesus tell him to do? (11)  Why do you think Jesus sent this revelation to the churches?

4. Read vs. 12-16.  John saw Jesus standing among the seven gold lampstands. What does it signify? (12,13,6,Da7:13).  Describe the characteristics of the Lord shown here. (13-16)  How do they show about Jesus as the ruler of the kings of the earth? 

5. Read vs. 17-20.  How did John feel when he saw Jesus in glory? (17)  How did Jesus renew his strength?  How did Jesus say about his kingship? (17,18)  What does it signify that the seven stars are in his right hand? (20)