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1. Explain what John was shown about Jesus Christ

2. Examine the special characteristics of the book revealed in chapter

3. Agree on the keys by which we read Revelation 

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How to study Revelation 

Review Lesson 1A: How to read the Bible  1. Pray for the guidance of God2. Read each Book as a whole3. Read the Bible daily4. Apply the truths you discover5. Read the Bible as a whole6. Focus on the central message of the Bible

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Review Lesson 1A: Story of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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How to study Revelation 

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Dead Sea Scrolls

The Theme ... What is the purpose of Revelation?

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Q1 Although Revelation is sometimes called "The Revelation of Saint John," who is really the central character of the book? Revelation 1:1,2 

A Jesus Christ

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Q2 Who will be blessed by the Revelation? Revelation 1:3 

A those who read, hear & do!

Q3 Where was John at the time of writing? Revelation 1:9-10 

A on the island of Patmos

Island of Patmos

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What does John tells us about Jesus? Q4 In addressing "the seven churches in the province

of Asia," how did John describe Jesus Christ? Revelation 1:4, 5

A 1. Jesus is the One who gives grace & peace

2. Jesus is the faithful witness 

3. Jesus is the firstborn from the dead

4. Jesus is the ruler of the kings of the earth 

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What does John tells us about Jesus? Q5 What two things does John say Jesus has done for

his readers? Revelation 1:5,6 A 1. Jesus loves us and has freed us from our sins 

2. Jesus has made us a kingdom & priests to serve

 

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What does John tells us about Jesus? Q6 Read the vision that John had of Jesus Christ walking among the seven golden lampstands in Revelation 1:12-20. What two important facts did Jesus reveal about Himself? Revelation 1:17, 18 A 1. Jesus said, "I am the first & the last"   

2. Jesus said, "I am the Living One"  

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What does John tells us about Jesus? Q7 Jesus Christ walked among the seven golden lampstands and held the seven stars! What does this reveal about His attitude to His people? Revelation 1:19, 20 A Jesus loves to be among His people 

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Jesus loves being with His peopleJesus loves being with His people

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What are the special characteristics of this book? 1 Revelation was RELEVANT TO THE FIRST READERS Q8 Who were the first to read and receive a message

from Revelation? Revelation 1:11 A the members of the seven churches 

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What are the special characteristics of this book? 1 Revelation was RELEVANT TO THE FIRST READERS2 Revelation uses SYMBOLS Q9 What symbols are used to portray the seven

churches to which Revelation was addressed? Revelation 1:12, 20 A seven golden lampstands 

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What are the special characteristics of this book? 1 Revelation was RELEVANT TO THE FIRST READERS2 Revelation uses SYMBOLS3 Revelation is full of CONTRASTS Q10 What contrast is drawn in Revelation 1:8? Compare Revelation 1:17 A first & last / dead & alive (vs 18) 

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What are the special characteristics of this book? 1 Revelation was RELEVANT TO THE FIRST READERS2 Revelation uses SYMBOLS3 Revelation is full of CONTRASTS4 Revelation is a MOSAIC OF PREVIOUS SCRIPTURE Q11 Where else in Scripture do we find a vision of Jesus Christ that is similar to that found in Revelation 1:12-16? (See footnote or marginal reference on Revelation 1:13) 

A Daniel chapter 7 

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What are the special characteristics of this book? 1 Revelation was RELEVANT TO THE FIRST READERS2 Revelation uses SYMBOLS3 Revelation is full of CONTRASTS4 Revelation is a MOSAIC OF PREVIOUS SCRIPTURE5 Revelation is CHRIST-CENTERED & CHURCH-CENTERED  Q12 What glorious and important truth about Jesus is

revealed in Revelation 1:7? 

A He is coming again & all will see Him 

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Jesus is coming for His peopleJesus is coming for His people

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Q true or false1. Revelation was relevant to the first readers.2. The symbols of Israel apply to believers in Jesus Christ.3. Revelation is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.4. Revelation’s main theme is the second coming of Jesus.

 

Q yes/no/not sure

5. Have you chosen to believe in Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour?

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My Response...

Q In Revelation Jesus speaks to His followers. What do you think it means to choose to believe in Jesus Christ as your Saviour? How does living in harmony with every Bible truth that you already know fit into this? 

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