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Showing posts with label Search The Scriptures —Study 1 — Revelation 1:1-8. Show all posts
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30 January, 2018

Search The Scriptures —Study 1 — Revelation 1:1-8

Study 1 From the Book of Revelation is: Revelation 1:1-8


1-     Trace in verses 1 and 2 the course of the ‘revelation’ from its source in the mind of God by four successive steps to us who read and receive it. How is it described in its content, character and value, and what is required in those who read or hear? CF. Lk. 11:28
2-     Observe the place given to Jesus Christ in relation to God, and consider each title given to Him in verse 5a. Cf. Jn.3:11, 32, 3; 18:37; Col. 1:18; Rev. 19:11-16. How does John describe His attitude to us, and what He has done for us?  Cf. Jn. 13:1; Eph1:7; 1 Pet. 2:9.
3-     With 1:7 cf. Dn. 7:13 and Acts 1:9-11. Is the thought of His coming a joy to you? Cf. 6:15-17; 1 Thes. 4:15-18; 5:1-4; 2 Thes. 1:7-10.
Notes
1-     Verse1. “The revelation of Jesus Christ”: i.e., communicated by Him; and intended not to mystify but to disclose.
2-     Verse 3. “He who reads”: the one who reads this book aloud to his fellow-believers ‘the prophecy’: a significant claim. Cf. 22:7, 10, 18, 19.
3-     Verse 4. “The seven spirits” i.e., the Spirit in His sevenfold fulness.
4-     Verse 5. “The faithful witness”: this includes the thought of martyrdom. Cf. 1 Tim. 6:13. Note the sequence - death, resurrection, enthronement.