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Notes on The Revelation
Introduction:1. This will _________ be a verse-by-verse study.
a. Simply because I firmly believe that is not the most _________________ way to study Revelation today.
2. This will also not be a ________________, academic study.
a. Instead, here is what our _____________ will be upon.
b. The CLEAR, easy to _________________, eternal truths that God revealed in this wonderful portion of Scripture.
c. Prayer - that our study will ________________ each of us to the very core of our soul!
d. That was one of God's major _______________ in revealing the spiritual treasures in this book.
3. Sadly, there are many __________ interpretations of Revelation.
a. They are filled with _______________ and guesses.
4. God used ________________ throughout Revelation.
a. That is, He used various ______________ to represent different things.
b. Rev 5:12
c. Clearly then, God did not mean for us to take everything in Revelation ________________!
d. We must examine carefully the ______________ of Revelation and other contexts to determine what must be taken literally and what is symbolic.
e. But Revelation is not the ___________ place where God used symbolism to reveal His message.
f. In fact, _____________ used symbols to describe Himself.
g. And so did ___________ men whom God used to reveal the Bible!
1) _____________
a) Isa 53:7
b) Acts 8:32-35
c) Jn 1:29
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d) 1 Pet 1:18,19
2. _____________
a) Jn 6:33-35
3. _____________
a) Jn 8:12
b) Jn 12:46
4) _____________
a) Jn 10:7-9
5) _______________
a) Jn 10:11
b) Jn 10:14
c) Heb 13:20
d) 1 Pet 2:24,25
6) _____________
a) Jn 15:1,2
h. In _________________, we also see such symbolism.
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i. More specifically, the apostle John wrote what he heard and saw in _____________ from God.
j. In these pages, John said 27 times, "I _____________"!
1) Rev 1:10
k. John said 36 times, "I __________"!
1) Rev 1:17
l. He said 12 times, "I _____________"!
1) Rev 7:9
m. Truly, this part of Scripture is filled with ________________!
5. God made that clear at the ________________ of Revelation, all the way to the end.
a. 1:1
1) Please notice the ______________ that God described.
2) We will ______________ one phrase at a time.
3) "The Revelation"
a) "revelation" = apokalupsis
b) _________________ of something unknown before
c) To ______________
d) To make ______________
4) "Of Jesus Christ"
a) It was _____________ the Christ!
b) So Jesus disclosed, He made ______________ these previously unknown things.
5) "Which ___________ gave Him"
a) That is, the _____________ gave this information to Jesus.
6) "To ___________ His servants",
a) __________________!!
b) That includes you and me today IF we are faithfully serving Jesus as our _____________ each day!
c) James 1:1
d) "show" = expose to the ____________
7) "Things which must ______________ take place"
a) Thus, some of the things in Revelation were going to occur in a relatively _____________ period of time.
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8) "And He ___________ and signified it by His angel"
a) "signified" - refers to a ___________ that represented something else
b) This inspired statement proves something very ________________.
c) Revelation contains many _____________, many symbols that represent different things!
9) "To His servant ___________"
a) So the apostle ___________ received the Revelation from God;
b) Through _____________ Christ;
c) Who sent and ________________ it through His angel.
b. 1:2
1) John bore witness (________________) to three things:
a) First, "To the ___________ of God";
1 John did not claim to ________________ this message.
2 He gave credit to whom it belongs - __________!
3 John was an _________________.
4 He gave a lot of testimony about what he _________ and heard.
5 Jn 21:24
6 Jn 19:35
7 1 Jn 1:1-3
8 1 Jn 4:14
9 John was not the only one to give credit to _________ as the source of the message.
10 Amos 1:3
11 Obadiah :1
12 Micah 3:5
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13 Nahum 1:12
14 Haggai 1:5
15 This is the Bible doctrine of __________________.
a 2 Sam 23:2
b Jer 1:9
c 2 Tim 3:16,17
d 2 Pet 1:20,21
b) Second, John bore witness, "To the ________________ of Jesus Christ";
1 Jesus the Christ testified the _____________, God's word!
2 He is the _____________!
3 Jn 18:37
4 Jn 14:6
5 Rev 3:14
6 Rev 22:20
7 Throughout Revelation, John bore witness to what Jesus ________________ to him.
c) And third, John testified, "to all things that he ___________"!
d) Again, John received visions, _______________ things from God!
c. 1:11
1) According to verses 5-8, _____________ is the Alpha & Omega.
2) So He was the one _______________ in this verse.
3) Please notice Jesus' ___________________ to John in verse 11.
4) "What you SEE" (______________ - symbolic things),5
5) "WRITE in a ___________",
6) "And SEND it to the seven _______________ which are in Asia:"
d. 1:19
1) "WRITE the things which you have SEEN", (______________, symbolic things)
2) "And the things which __________"
3) "And the things which will take place _____________ this."
4) So, Revelation not only includes things that would take place ___________.
5) It also includes some things that would happen in the more ______________ future.
6. As we have just seen, God used various ______________ to represent different things.
7. But only ___________ of those symbols are explained by inspiration, either in Revelation or in other Scriptures.
a. We can be ___________ of the meaning of those symbols.
b. Rev 1:12
Rev 1:16
Rev 1:20
c. Rev 12:3
Rev 12:9
8. Some of the symbols ____________ have an inspired interpretation given in Revelation.
a. But they are relatively ___________ to understand.
b. That is especially true when we use other passages of Scripture to shed _________ on the symbols that God used.
c. Rev 1:13
1) Lk 19:10
d. Rev 1:16
Rev 19:15
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Isa 11:1-4
Eph 6:17
9. Other symbols _____________ have any inspired interpretation given anywhere else.
a. Thus, they are more ________________ to interpret.
b. We will _____________ some of them later.
c. However, I do not believe it is __________ to be dogmatic about various interpretations of such symbols.
d. Nor is it wise to spend much ___________ focusing upon them.
e. Here is something ________________ important to keep in mind.
f. Nothing in Revelation __________________ anything else in the Bible.
g. Thus, if someone offers an interpretation from Revelation that contradicts other parts of the Bible, we know that interpretation is _____________!
10. Based upon the Greek word translated, "_________________", this kind of literature is called apocalyptic.
a. It is highly _______________.
b. God also used such ________________ in the Old Testament in:
1) ______________;
2) _____________;
3) And ________________
c. In addition, _____________ used it in part of Matthew 24.
d. Such literature was ______________ from 200 BC to 200 AD.
e. Thus, the original recipients of Revelation were very _______________ with such symbolic language.
f. In contrast, most people today are __________ familiar with it.
g. In addition, _________________ gifts still existed when God guided John into Revelation.
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h. Thus, there were men available who could give the _______________ meaning of the highly symbolic language used in parts of Revelation.
i. In sharp contrast, nobody living today has such _________________ ability!
j. We know that without _____________ from such passages as 1 Cor 13:8-12.
k. In addition, we don't have _______________, first-hand knowledge of all the conditions that existed in the first century.
l. We can learn some things from _________________.
m. But it is not the ___________ as living back at that time.
11. Here are several things that we can learn from ______________ about this time period.
a. This information is from the Introduction to the World Video Bible School notes on Revelation.
b. The _____________ is our brother in Christ, Dave Chamberlin.
c. God revealed this book during the _____________ Empire in the first century.
d. Rome was the most _______________ country in the world.
e. Its _______________ was considered unbeatable.
f. Indeed, Rome _____________ the world!
g. Rome's ________________ was based primarily upon two things:
1) _______________ conquests,
2) And _______________
h. Many believe that God revealed this book in about _____ AD.
i. The ______________ during that time was Domitian.
j. He demanded to be worshipped, as ________.
k. He made cruel ______________, including torture and other forms of persecution.
l. He wrote the following about ______________:
1) "Our _____________ and God commands that it be done . . ."!
m. He also wrote, "Caesar is _____________"!
n. He had statues of ______________ built throughout the Empire.
o. That was to make it easier for Romans to ______________ him!
p. He had many people slaughtered, including _________________.
q. That was because they refused to ______________ him.
12. Obviously, that was a major _______________ with what God says in Scripture!
a. Jn 4:23,24
b. Rev 22:8,9
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13. There were other major ________________ between what God says in Scripture and what was practiced by Roman leaders and society.
14. That included gross _________________ such as we see in many societies today.
15. The result was intense __________________ of Christians.
16. Indeed, that __________________ is described clearly in Revelation.
a. Rev 1:9
b. Rev 2:10
c. Rev 6:9,10
d. Rev 7:14
e. Rev 17:5,6
f. Rev 19:2
g. Rev 20:4
17. Here is a very _____________ point, beloved.
18. God promises __________________ for all faithful Christians!
19. His promise applies TODAY and in _____________ age.
a. 2 Tim 3:12
b. Mt 16:24
c. Mt 23:34
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d. Lk 14:26,27
e. Jn 15:19-21
f. Jn 16:2
g. Acts 14:22
h. 1 Thes 3:2-4
i. 1 Pet 2:20
j. Mt 5:10-12
20. But God intends the ______________ of Revelation to give Christians throughout history the following wonderful things:
a. _____________;
b. _______________;
c. _______________;
d. _________________;
e. And _____________ of mind
21. Those beautiful things are available because of _____________, our victorious Savior!
22. And if we remain _______________ to Him, we will share in that victory!
23. That is one of the _____________, undeniable, unmistakable messages of this marvelous portion of Scripture!!
24. Beloved, let us focus intensely upon that message of hope, peace, and _______________!
25. Let's not be _________________.
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26. By ___________ theories based upon uninspired interpretations.
27. Interpretations based upon highly _______________ things in Revelation.
28. We can only focus properly by _________________ deeply upon CLEAR passages from Revelation.
29. Passages that are ___________ to understand.
30. Please consider ________________ with me several of those passages.
a. 1:4-6
b. 2:10
c. 12:9-11
d. 15:3,4
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e. 17:14
f. 19:1-6
g. 19:11-16
1) In verses 11-16, Jesus is pictured as making __________.
2) His _____________ are pictured as following Him.
3) Some interpret these statements ________________.
4) Such people describe carnal warfare with _____________ in the streets.
5) But is that what __________ means?
6) Please consider the following passages to see ___________ answer to that question!
a) Jn 18:36
b) 2 Cor 10:3-5
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c) Eph 6:10-18
7) Neither Jesus nor His spiritual army, His church engages in ______________, physical warfare!
8) Instead, He and we engage in ________________ battle.
9) You and I do that by taking up and putting on God's spiritual _____________.
10) That includes the _____________ of the Spirit.
11) The word of ___________!
12) That is the sharp _____________ that comes out of Jesus' mouth (19:15)!
13) This is a ________________ battle.
14) Between God & _____________
15) Between good & _____________
16) Between spiritual & _____________
17) Between those who are _______________ to God and those who are __________________ to Him
18) That theme is _______________ throughout this precious book.
19) And according to these Scriptures, __________ will win that battle?
20) Of course it is _____________!
21) And every person who chooses to faithfully and lovingly ___________ Him!
22) But that is not only God's clear, powerful, beautiful message in _________________.
23) 1 Cor 15:54-58
24) 2 Cor 2:14
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25) Rom 8:31-39
31. Based upon these verses in _________________;
32. And the three _____________ passages we just studied;
33. Rom 8:37 will serve as the _____________ for our study.
The Theme For Our Study:
1. "Yet in all these things we are ___________ than conquerors through Him who loved us"!
2. Beloved, please _______________ that verse.
3. Plant it firmly in the depth of your ___________.
4. Bring it to your ___________ every day.
5. When you _____________ for Jesus;
6. When you are in ___________ or grief;
7. When things don't go the way you _____________ they should;
8. When you are ______________ and tried;
9. When you are _______________;
10. _______________;
11. _________________;
12. __________________;
13. When you read something in Revelation that you don't _________________;
14. When you can't figure out some of its ________________;
15. When you hear something _____________ about Revelation;
16. When you are in _____________;
17. Even when you are at the point of _____________;
18. Please _______________ this.
19. "Yet in _______ these things, we are more than conquerors,
20. Through our beloved _____________;
21. The one who loves us enough to __________ for us;
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22. Who gave ______________;
23. His own ___________;
24. His precious, soul-cleansing _____________;
25. To make it possible for you and me to be _________________
26. To give us ______________ over;
27. _____________;
28. ___________;
29. __________;
30. And _____________.
31. Beloved, that is the ____________ message of this wonderful Revelation!
32. From the beginning to the __________!
33. Please also _______________ this.
34. Jesus has done __________ part to make victory possible.
35. But you and I must do __________ part to receive the final victory through Him!
36. Here is my ___________ and yours.
37. It is faithful and loving ________________ to Him!
a. Rev 2:10
b. Rev 12:11
c. Rev 17:14
38. Here is another thing to keep in our _____________ with regards to our theme.
39. Jesus and His obedient followers will not just be _________________ when He _________ again.
40. Until then, He is in the _____________ of His church!
41. _____________ day, all day, including today!!
a. Rev 1:13
b. Rev 1:17,18
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c. Rev 2:1
d. Mt 28:20
e. Heb 13:5,6
f. Eph 1:22,23
g. Eph 5:23
h. Eph 5:25-27
i. Rev 2:19
j. Rev 2:20
k. Rev 3:8
1) 1 Cor 16:8,9
2) 2 Cor 2:12
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3) Col 4:3
l. Rev 3:21
m. Rev 3:19
n. Mt 6:33
o. 1 Cor 10:13
p. Phil 4:13
42. What a glorious and __________________ thought!
43. Jesus is in the _____________ of His church today.
44. We Christians are His spiritual _____________.
45. He is our loving, almighty _____________.
46. He _____________ us so much that He gave Himself for us.
47. He allowed His precious _____________ to be shed.
48. He has granted us continuous _____________ to that soul-cleansing blood.
49. We gain that access by walking in the light, repenting of our sins, confessing them to God, and pleading with Him to ______________ us (Acts 8:22; 1 Jn 1:7-9).
50. Through that _____________, we can be:
a. _________________;
b. _______________;
c. _______________;
d. _______________;
e. Without ______________;
f. _____________;
g. And without ______________
51. He has promised to be __________ us always.
52. To never _____________ or forsake us.
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53. Thus, we can be _______________, no matter what happens in this world!
54. In addition, Jesus knows our _____________.
55. If those works are good, as defined in His New Testament, that is a very _________________ thought.
56. But if those works are evil, that is a very _______________ thought.
57. Then we should hear His words recorded in Rev 3:19.
58. "As many as I love, I _____________ and chasten."
59. "Therefore, be zealous and _____________."
60. As we think about Jesus in the midst of His church, we can be continually _________________.
61. Encouraged by His promises to those who, "_______________".
62. Lord willing, we will ______________ those promises later.
63. We are also encouraged by His promise to ___________ doors if we do our part by trying to spread His Gospel in every way possible.
64. We are encouraged to know that He is continually nourishing His church through His ___________.
65. We are also encouraged to know that He cherishes His church with tender love and ___________.
66. Encouragement also comes when we remember the following _______________ from our beloved Savior.
67. If we seek God's kingdom and righteousness _____________;
68. He will add to us the material things that we ___________.
69. Also, He will never allow us to be tested beyond what we are able to ____________.
70. Not only that, but our faithful God will provide a way of _____________.
71. That will enable us to ___________ whatever comes our way.
72. In addition, God has assured us that we can do all things that He commands through Christ who __________________ us.
How Else Do We See Throughout Revelation This Theme:We Are More Than Conquerors Through Jesus Who Loves Us?
1. One way we can see that theme is through God's use of two key _____________.
2. One word is, "______________".
3. Another key word is, "________________".
4. Let's start with a definition of the Greek word translated, "______________".
5. That word is makarios.
6. Our definition is based upon the ______________ of the word.
7. And the ______________ of the whole Bible.
8. This special word refers to a state of ___________.
9. It includes being ______________.
10. _______________
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11. And looking forward to something ________________.
12. This state of mind is based upon _____________ God's will.
13. And thus, being _______________ by Him!
14. And as a result of being approved by God, receiving ________________ from Him!
15. Please keep that definition in mind as we analyze _________ verses where the word "blessed" is found in Revelation.
16. Rev 1:3
a. Please notice the _____________ that Jesus says is blessed.
b. It is the one who chooses to do __________ things.
c. First, he _____________ the words of this prophecy.
1) Jer 15:16
2) Acts 2:37
3) Acts 13:26
4) Acts 20:32
5) 2 Cor 13:5
6) Phil 2:16
7) 2 Tim 3:16,17
8) James 1:21
9) 2 Pet 1:3
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d. Those are just some of the reasons why it is a _______________ to read the words of this prophecy!
e. And all of the ____________ words in the Bible.
f. But just reading these words is not _____________!
g. Here is a ___________ action of the person whom Jesus says is blessed.
h. They choose to ____________ those words!
i. According to students of the Greek language, the word translated "hear" means ___________ than receiving sounds in the ear.
j. Here are several __________________.
1) _______________ what is or has been said;
2) _________________;
k. So to be blessed, you and I must put forth _____________.
l. We must consider (____________ deeply about) what God says to us in His word.
m. We must be diligent to _________________ what He says!
1) Mt 13:15
n. Again, both reading and understanding God's word are ________________.
o. But that is not _____________!
p. To be blessed, you and I must also "___________" those things that are written in Revelation.
q. Here are several things involved in the ______________ of this important word.
1) To attend to ________________;
2) To fulfill a ______________
r. In other words, God expects you and me to _______ several things:
1) To pay careful ________________ to what He says in Revelation.
2) As well as _____________ Scriptures.
3) And we must pay close attention with a ___________ in mind.
4) The goal is to __________ what God says!
5) Thus, we ___________ the Revelation;
6) We do that to _________________ God's will for us.
7) And our ultimate goal is to __________ God's will!!
a) Psa 19:11
b) Prov 29:18
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c) Lk 8:21
d) Lk 11:28
e) James 1:22-25
s. Please remember our _____________.
t. Faithful Christians are ___________ than conquerors through Jesus.
u. One reason is that we are ______________ if we meet God's conditions in Rev 1:3.
v. That is, you and I ___________:
1) __________ Revelation;
2) __________ what God said;
3) And ___________ what He recorded in Revelation.
w. To reinforce that theme in our minds, let's analyze the second verse in which the word, "______________" is found.
17. Rev 14:13
a. You and I are more than conquerors through Jesus, if we _______ in Him!
b. That is because we will be ______________!!
c. What does it mean to _________ in the Lord?
d. This verse is the only place where the phrase, "_________ in the Lord" is found.
e. Thus, we need to put together appropriate Scriptures to determine what it means to __________ in the Lord.
f. Before a person can die in the Lord, they must first be _____________ in Him.
g. And God makes it clear that there is only ______ way to be placed in Christ.
h. I encourage you to use a concordance or your Bible software to search for the phrase, "_________ Christ".
i. You will find that the phrase, "into Christ" only occurs ________ in the entire Bible.
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1) Rom 6:3,4
2) Gal 3:26,27
j. God also makes it clear that being _______________ into Christ is just the beginning of our life as a Christian.
1) 2 Pet 3:18
2) 1 Pet 2:2
3) Heb 5:13,14
4) 2 Cor 6:17-7:1
5) Titus 2:11-14
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6) Jn 15:4-8
7) 1 Jn 2:24
8) James 1:25
9) 2 Tim 4:6-8
10) Rev 2:10
k. When you and I have done such things at the point of our death, we will, "________ in the Lord"!
l. As a result, we will be ______________!
m. Blessed in what ___________?
1) 2 Cor 5:8,9
2) Phil 1:23
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n. Rev 14:13
1) One blessing of dying in the Lord is __________!
2) Rest from our _____________!
3) To receive this blessing of rest, I must have engaged in _____________ for the Lord!
4) And the word translated, "_____________" is significant.
a) __________ that reduces strength
b) ________________
c) ______________ labor united with trouble and toil
5) Am I engaging in _____________ labor for the Lord?
6) Labor to the point of ________________?
7) If I am not doing that, will I receive this promise of blessed __________?
8) You and I can engage in this kind of labor in _________ facets of life.
9) As long as we are doing the good _____________ in Jesus' New Testament.
10) We can do such good deeds as a _____________.
11) A _____________
12) A young _____________
13) At _____________
14) At school or __________
15) At _____________
16) In the _____________
17) _________________!
18) Phil 2:15
19) Eccl 9:10
20) Phil 1:10
21) Heb 4:1
22) Heb 4:9-11
o. According to Rev 14:13, there is another blessing of _____________ in the Lord.
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p. Our _____________ will follow us!
q. Clearly then, the _____________ in which you and I choose to engage day-by-day will play a part in whether we spend eternity in Heaven or in Hell!
1) Job 34:10,11
2) Prov 24:12
3) Jer 17:10
4) Jer 32:19
5) Rom 2:6,7
6) 1 Cor 3:6-8
7) 1 Cor 15:58
r. Truly, those good works in which we have engaged will not be in ___________!
s. Instead, they will _____________ us into that blessed, eternal, joyful home of the soul!!
t. Indeed, we are ___________ than conquerors through Him who loves us!
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u. We can also see that rich theme in the third verse in which we find the word, "______________" in Revelation.
18. Rev 16:15a. The speaker is _____________.
b. He said He is _____________ like a thief.
c. Of course, a thief does not ___________ anyone that he is coming.
d. In the New Testament, God used such language to refer to Jesus' _____________ coming.
1) 1 Thes 4:16-5:2
e. When Jesus comes again, there will be no ______________!
f. There will be no _____________!
g. That is entirely _________________ with other passages in the New Testament!
1) Mt 24:35,36
2) Mt 24:37-39
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3) Mt 24:42
4) Mt 24:44
5) Mt 24:50
6) Mt 25:13
h. Clearly then, Jesus' final coming will be without ______________ or signs!
i. According to 16:15, Jesus said the person who does ______ things will be blessed.
j. First, you and I must "_____________".
k. And second, we must, ___________ our garments.
l. Jesus had just mentioned His final _____________.
m. More specifically, He will come without ______________.
n. Therefore, you and I must, "_____________".
1) Stay _____________;
2) Be vigilant (on _____________);
3) Be _______________;
4) Pay strict ________________ to;
5) Since Jesus will come again without ______________;
6) If you and I want to be ______________;
7) We must stay ____________;
8) Be on _____________;
9) Remain _______________;
10) And give strict ________________ to living and teaching His word before He comes.
11) We must be _______________ at all times!
12) As we saw, that is exactly what _____________ said in Mt 24 & 25!
13) And it is what __________ tells you and me in verses like the following.
14) Mt 26:41
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15) Lk 21:33-36
16) Acts 20:31
17) 1 Thes 5:2-6
18) 1 Pet 4:7
19) 1 Pet 5:8,9
o. We must also ____________ our garments.
1) "keep" = _____________ from loss or injury
2) Keep an _________ upon
p. This is _______________ language.
q. Jesus was painting a picture of a person who is continually _______________ out for a particular event or even danger.
r. They are dressed and _____________ for the event.
s. That is the ________________.
t. Obviously then, Jesus is warning us to be on _____________.
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u. To be _______________ at all times.
v. For His final _____________!
w. If we do that, we will be ______________!
x. ________________!
y. But what if we don't remain on guard, _______________ for His final coming?
z. According to the last part of verse 15, we will be _______________!
aa. ________________!
bb. Now, let's analyze the fourth verse in which we find the word, "_____________" in Revelation.
20. Rev 19:9a. The blessed person is the one who is, "_____________ to the marriage supper of
the Lamb"!
b. As we have seen, the Lamb is our Lord _____________ Christ (Jn 1:29; Rev 5:6-13)!
c. But to what does the marriage _____________ refer?
d. To answer that question, we need to examine this and other _______________ carefully.
e. As we studied before, in this context, verses 1-6, we see a description of God's ultimate ______________ in the end.
1) Verse 1Salvation, glory, honor, and power belong to the Lord our _________!
2) Verse 2a) His judgments are ___________ and righteous.
b) For example, He _____________ the great harlot who corrupted the earth.
c) And He avenged on her the blood of His _______________ shed by her.
3) Verse 3Her _____________ rises forever and ever.
4) Verse 4God is _________________.
5) Verse 5His servants, those who fear Him, both small and great, _____________ Him.
6) Verse 6a) Indeed, great multitudes _____________ Him!
b) The Lord _________ omnipotent reigns!
f. Verses 7 & 81) What is the _______________ of those in Heaven to these victorious
statements, including the fact that, "the Lord God Omnipotent reigns"?
2) And what should be my _______________ and yours?
3) Be glad and ______________!
4) And give Him _____________!
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5) In these verses, we also read about Jesus the Lamb and His ___________.
6) But, who is His ___________?
7) It is His _____________!
a) Rom 7:4
b) 2 Cor 11:2
c) Eph 5:23-27
d) Eph 5:32
8) What is said about Christ's wife, His _____________ in Rev 19:7,8?
9) First, she had made herself _____________.
10) This clearly points to the _________ of time as we know it, when Christ the bridegroom comes again!
11) But how had His bride, the church made herself _____________ for that glorious day?
12) Eph 5:24She had been subject to, _______________ to Christ!
13) Eph 5:26She had sanctified, that is, separated herself from continual _________!
14) Eph 5:26; 1 Jn 1:7-9She had kept herself spiritually _____________ through the cleansing power of Jesus' precious blood!
15) Eph 5:27She had kept herself free from blemishes, _____________, wrinkles, or any such thing!
16) Second, here is the result of such faithful and loving ________________.
17) "... to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, _____________ and bright..."!
18) Third, what was that fine _____________?30
19) It was, "...the righteous acts of the _____________"!
20) Who are the _____________?
a) Phil 1:1 (3)
21) What are some of those ________________ acts?
a) Rev 3:4
b) Col 1:9,10
c) Rev 6:9-11
d) Rev 7:13,14
e) Acts 10:34,35
f) 2 Cor 7:1
g) Titus 2:14
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h) Titus 3:1
i) Titus 3:14
j) 1 Jn 2:29
k) Mt 25:34-40
l) Gal 6:10
22) Beloved, every Christian is a member of Christ's _____________, His church!
23) These are things that He expects from every one of us as __________________.
24) And collectively as His _____________ that meets here at Church Street.
25) _______________ to Christ;
26) Separated from a life of continual _________;
27) Spiritually ___________;
28) Free from spiritual blemishes, ___________, etc.;
29) Abounding in ________________ deeds;
30) Filled with the knowledge of His _____________;
31) In all _____________ and spiritual understanding;
32) Walking _____________ of the Lord;
33) Fully _______________ Him;
34) Being _______________ in every good work;
35) Increasing in the _________________ of God;
36) Willing to _________ for the Lord;
37) Because we ___________ and teach His word;
38) Enduring tribulation and persecution with faith, love, and ______________;
39) ______________ God;
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40) Working ____________________;
41) Cleansing myself of all filthiness of the flesh and _____________;
42) Perfecting _______________ in the fear of God;
43) ______________ for good works;
44) _____________ for every good work;
45) Careful to _______________ good works;
46) _________________ righteousness;
47) ______________ people in need;
48) Doing ___________ to all;
49) Especially those of the ________________ of faith
50) Passages like these should motivate us to ______________ ourselves carefully.
51) What am I doing as an individual to make myself _____________ for that final day when Jesus comes again for His bride?
52) What am I doing to help the church here collectively be _____________ for that day?
53) Obviously, none of us can be ______________!
54) But I can ______________.
55) I can do ___________.
g. Rev 19:91) As we saw previously, the marriage _____________ of the Lamb is
mentioned here.
2) To get a better understanding, let's notice the _______________ customs of the Jews at that time.
3) There were several steps in that _______________ process.
4) First, there was the ________________.
5) At that point, the man and woman were considered legally ______________.
6) We see that in the case of Joseph and ___________ (Mt 1:18-20).
7) Second, there was an _______________ between the betrothal and the wedding feast.
8) During that interval, the groom paid the _____________.
9) In addition, the _____________ prepared and adorned herself.
10) She also eagerly _____________ for the bridegroom.
11) Finally, there was the wedding feast, including the marriage _____________.
12) That was a time of great _________!
13) Now, let's make the spiritual application of that background information to the Lamb and His wife, the _____________.
14) As we have seen, Christ's bride, His _____________ has been betrothed to Him since the first century (2 Cor 11:2).
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15) In addition, Jesus has already paid the _____________.
16) And what an awesome _____________ He paid!
a) Gal 1:4
b) Acts 20:28
c) Titus 2:14
d) 1 Pet 1:18,19
17) You and I are now in the _______________ between Jesus' payment of that dowry and His final coming for His bride.
18) Thus, we, His church, His spiritual bride must be busy ________________ ourselves for the marriage supper.
19) You and I must _____________ ourselves in the fine linen.
20) That is, the righteous _____________ that we studied previously.
21) We must examine ourselves daily to make sure that we are _____________.
a) Mt 24:44
b) Psa 119:59
c) Lam 3:40
d) Hag 1:5
e) 2 Cor 13:5
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f) Gal 6:4
22) You and I must keep ourselves spiritually _____________ through Christ's soul-cleansing blood.
a) 1 Jn 1:7-9
23) In addition, we eagerly _____________ for Jesus' return.
a) Rom 8:25
b) Phil 3:20,21
24) That return will begin a period of eternal _________ for Christ's faithful disciples!
a) Mt 25:31-34
b) Mt 25:20,21
c) Mt 25:46
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d) 1 Thes 4:16-18
e) 1 Cor 15:24-26
h. There is another very ________________ point in Rev 19:9.
i. It is the person who is "_____________" to the marriage supper of the Lamb!
j. But _________ does God call us?
1) 1 Pet 5:10
2) 2 Thes 2:14
k. God gives each person the freedom to _____________.
l. You and I can choose to _____________ or _____________ His call extended to us through that Gospel.
1) 1 Thes 2:13
a) 1 Thes 1:3
b) 1 Thes 1:8,9
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c) 2 Thes 1:3,4
2) Acts 13:44-46
3) Rom 10:15,16
m. Obviously then, the person who is blessed is the one who chooses to _____________ God's call extended to us through the Gospel.
n. We accept that call by ______________ Him faithfully and lovingly (Rom 10:14-16)!
o. Our Lord Jesus used this same kind of imagery of the marriage supper in one of His _______________.
1) Mt 22:1-6
2) Mt 22:7
3) Mt 22:8-10
4) Mt 22:11,12
a) Rev 19:8
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b) Acts 10:34,35
c) Rev 1:5
d) Rev 12:11
e) Gal 3:27
f) Rom 13:14
g) Heb 12:14
h) Eph 4:1-3
i) Gal 5:22,23
j) 2 Pet 1:5-11
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k) Eph 4:23,24
l) Col 3:9,10
5) Mt 22:13,14
a) Mt 13:41,42
b) Mt 25:30
p. Jesus the Lamb is calling you and me to His marriage supper through His _____________.
q. May each of us ___________ that call with hearts filled with faith and love!
r. If you and I choose to do that, we will indeed be ______________, as Jesus promised!
s. ________________!
t. Now, let's analyze the fifth verse in which we find the word, "______________" in Revelation.
u. But before we do that, please recall the _____________ for our study.
v. Yet, in all these things, we are ___________ than conquerors through Him who loved us!
21. Rev 20:6
a. First, the blessed person is the one who, "...has part in the __________ resurrection."
b. This blessed person is also the one who chooses to be "___________"!
c. As we have studied, to be holy is to avoid ________________ sin.
d. We are determined that when we do sin occasionally, we will _____________ of it.
1) And we will ______________ that sin to God, pleading with Him to forgive us.
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2) We are also determined to live a ________________ life.
3) Rom 6:11-13
e. In addition, holiness includes being ________________ to God.
1) Indeed, the Father and Jesus are our __________ (Deut 30:20; Col 3:4)!
f. So, from the time of the cross onwards, God is saying that the blessed person is the _______________ Christian.
1) The one who strives to avoid continual _________ and who is ______________ to Him and a righteous life.
g. What ______________ does God make to each holy Christian?
h. The _____________ death has no power over us!
1) Rev 2:11
2) Rev 21:8
i. This is a clear description of ___________, the place of eternal punishment.
1) Mk 9:43
j. Obviously, you and I want to _____________ that second death!
k. To do that, we must do _____ things, as listed in this verse.
1) Be ___________;
2) Have a part in the __________ resurrection.
l. Now, let's use Scripture to shed some _____________ on the subject of the first resurrection.
m. I believe the first step in that process is to notice what God says happens to each person at the point of _____________.
n. Eccl 12:7
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o. Lk 16:19-231) Both Lazarus and the rich man ___________ physically.
2) Jesus said that the body of the rich man was _____________.
3) It is implied that the ___________ was true of Lazarus.
4) But, the _____________ of each man continued to live and went to Hades.
5) According to students of the Greek language, here is what the word Hades _____________.
6) _____________;
7) The place (state) of departed _____________.
8) The realm of the ___________.
9) So, based upon what Jesus said and the meaning of the Greek word, Hades is the unseen place where our spirit will go when we ________.
10) In Hades, the rich man was in _______________.
11) It is implied in this statement that the rich man died ___________________ to God.
12) In sharp contrast, Lazarus was pictured as being far off in ________________ bosom.
13) As we will see, that was a much _____________ place.
14) Thus, there are two separate _____________ of Hades.
15) That will become even ______________ in a moment.
16) In Hades, the spirit of each man was ________________.
17) For example, the rich man felt ______________.
18) We will see the _______________ with what Lazarus felt next.
p. Lk 16:24-261) The rich man is pictured twice more as being ________________.
2) By _____________!
3) Thus, he cried out for _____________.
4) He begged Abraham to send ______________ to him.
5) He wanted Lazarus to dip his finger in water to ___________ his tongue!
6) He referred back to the past _____________ of the two men.
7) To their lives on earth before they ___________.
8) Back then, the rich man received ___________ things.
9) But Lazarus did _________.
10) However, in Hades all of that had ______________!
11) Now the rich man was ________________.
12) But Lazarus was ________________!
13) It is implied in that statement that Lazarus died _______________ to God.
14) Abraham made one more very important point about _____________.
15) T here is a great ___________ fixed between the two parts of Hades.41
16) Lazarus could not go to where the rich man was being ________________.
17) Nor could the rich man cross over to where Lazarus was being _______________.
18) Jesus is saying that once we die and our spirit goes to Hades, there will be no ____________________.
19) We will not have the opportunity to _____________.
20) We won't be able to make things right with _________ or others against whom we have sinned.
21) Our eternal destiny will be _____________!
22) I believe that Jesus' description of what happened to Lazarus after he died tells us what the ___________ resurrection is.
23) In general, the word resurrection refers to a rising from the ___________.
24) But the first resurrection refers to even ___________ than that.
25) It is the passing of a faithful child of God from this life to a _____________ life in Hades.
26) To a place of wonderful ______________ like Lazarus experienced.
27) Yes, he _______________ during his life on earth.
28) But after his body died, his spirit was raised to a new and much _____________ life in Hades.
29) His spirit was raised from physical death to that new ___________.
30) He experienced the ___________ resurrection!
31) Every faithful child of God who dies before Jesus returns will also take part in that same ___________ resurrection!
32) In fact, as we studied previously, if we die in the Lord, we will ___________ from our labors.
33) And our _____________ will follow us (Rev 14:13)!!
34) But please consider the sharp _______________ with the rich man.
35) When his body died, his spirit went to the part of Hades where he was ________________.
36) And he had no hope of changing his spiritual ________________.
37) He could not pass over to where Lazarus was ________________.
38) This _________________ a crucially important point that we have studied in Revelation.
39) We must remain _______________ every minute of every day.
40) Prepared for our death or the Lord's final _____________ for His bride, whichever occurs first.
q. Let's ________________ what Jesus said, as recorded in Lk 16:19-26.
1) Here is what happens when we die _________________.
2) Our body goes to the ____________.
3) But our spirit survives _______________ death.
4) Our spirit goes to _____________.
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5) If we die faithful and obedient to the Lord, we will be ________________ in the part of Hades described here as Abraham's bosom.
6) We will be ______________.
7) We will ___________ from our labors for the Lord.
8) I believe this is the ___________ resurrection.
9) It is a ________________ resurrection.
10) It is not the final resurrection when both ___________ and soul will be raised.
11) Instead, it is the rising of the spirit of each _____________ person.
12) It is a rising from physical death to a new and much _____________ life.
13) In addition, according to Rev 20:6, partaking in this first resurrection will enable us to avoid the _____________ death.
14) As we will study, on the final Judgment Day, that will result in our spirit going to _____________.
15) We will have the eternal _________ of worshipping God in that wonderful place!
16) But if we die disobedient to the Lord, we will be ________________ by flames in a separate part of Hades.
17) Then, on the final Judgment Day, the spirit of such __________________ people will be sent to Hell.
18) Tragically, they will ___________ in the lake of fire with the devil and his followers for eternity.
19) That will be the ___________ death.
20) That is, eternal _________________ from God.
21) 2 Thes 1:7-10
22) Now, let's continue our ________________ of Lk 16.
r. Lk 16:27,281) The rich man ______________ with Abraham.
2) He begged Abraham to send Lazarus to his _______________ house.
3) To testify to his five________________!
4) The rich man did not want his ________________ coming to the part of Hades where he was.
5) "...this place of ______________"!
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6) Based upon what _____________ said in this passage.
7) It is clear that His _____________ coming and Judgment Day had not occurred yet.
8) How do we ___________ that?
9) Because the rich man's brothers and others were still _____________!
10) What _________________ can we draw from these facts?
11) I believe we must conclude that the spirit of each person who dies before Jesus' final coming will remain in _____________ until He comes again!
s. Lk 16:29-311) Abraham _____________ the rich man's request.
2) Instead, Abraham said that the rich man's brothers had _____________ and the prophets.
3) He was telling the rich man that his brothers had the Old Testament _________________.
4) And his brothers needed to _____________ to what Moses and other prophets of God had recorded in that Old Testament.
5) The rich man ______________ Abraham's statements.
6) He claimed that if one came back from the dead, his brothers would _____________.
7) If the rich man's brothers would not hear _____________ and the prophets.
8) Neither would they be ________________ though one rose from the dead.
9) The time to listen to and obey God and His word is _____________ we die!!
10) As the rich man learned painfully, it is too late to do that _____________ we die!
t. God revealed some _________________ facts about Hades in two other passages.
u. Lk 23:431) Jesus made a wonderful ______________ to one of the thieves who was crucified
next to Him.
2) The Lord promised the thief that he would be with Jesus in _______________.
3) That very same _________!
4) So, Jesus was going to _______________ that day.
5) And one of the thieves would be _____________ with Him.
6) To understand Jesus' statement properly, we need to realize an important ________.
7) The word translated "Paradise" is used in ______ ways in the New Testament.
8) One way is to refer to _____________ itself.
a) 2 Cor 12:1-4
b) Rev 2:7
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9) But God makes it clear that Jesus did not ascend to _____________ on the day when He made this promise to the thief!
a) Acts 1:1-3
b) Acts 1:9
10) Thus, the Christ's promise to the thief that he would be in Paradise that day did not refer to being in _____________.
11) Acts 2:22-32
12) On the day that Jesus was ________________;
13) He said that He and the thief would be in _______________ that same day.
14) But Jesus did not ascend to _____________ on that day.
15) Yes, His ___________ was placed in the tomb.
16) But what about His ___________?
17) Based upon what God revealed in Acts 2, His spirit went to _____________!
18) So, Jesus said that He would be in _______________ that day.
19) But He went to _____________.
20) Clearly then, for the present, Paradise is in _____________.
21) That is obviously the portion of Hades where ______________ was.
22) So that part of Hades is referred to as ______________.
23) Indeed, it is a place of ______________!
24) Of _______________!
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25) And of ___________!
v. On the third day, Jesus _____________ from the dead.
1) His spirit was reunited with His ___________.
2) He was ___________ by His apostles and many others.
3) He spoke about the things pertaining to the ______________ of God.
4) He did all of that for _____ days.
5) Then He ascended back into _____________.
6) __________ did all of this happen?
7) Rom 1:1-4
8) Also, through His death and resurrection, Jesus won the ______________ over Satan, sin, and death.
9) And He gave you and me the assurance that we can win the same ______________!
10) 1 Cor 15:55-58
11) In His death and resurrection, Jesus also set a ______________ for us.
12) That is, He ___________ physically.
a) You and I will also die, unless He _____________ back first!
13) His body was placed in a ___________.
a) Many will be buried in a _____________.
14) But His spirit went to _____________.
a. _____________ and mine will too!
15) On the third day, His spirit was reunited with His ___________.
a) You and I don't know the specific ___________ when this will happen to us.
b) But we do know it ___________ happen!
16) And He _____________ from the dead.
a) We shall do the ___________!
17) He ascended back into _____________ to live eternally there.
a) We live in hope that we will be able to do the same if we remain _______________ to Him unto death!
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18) Even to this very day, He is mediating, interceding, and advocating for each Christian who faithfully and lovingly strives to ___________ Him!
a) For each of His obedient disciples, this fact brings great peace, joy, and ______________!
w. As we have seen, in Rev 20:6, God mentioned the "__________" resurrection.
1) That implies that there will be another resurrection sometime in the _____________.
2) Let's study what God says about that future, _____________ resurrection.
3) Jn 6:44,45
4) Jn 11:23,24
5) Acts 24:15
6) 1 Cor 15:24-26
7) 1 Cor 15:42-44
8) 1 Cor 15:51-54
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9) Rev 20:12-15
10) In Rev 20:12-15, God mentioned the Book of ___________.
11) Let's study several other Scriptures where God mentions that _____________.
12) Ex 32:32
13) Psa 69:28
14) Lk 10:20
15) Phil 4:3
16) Rev 3:5
17) Rev 21:27
18) Rev 22:19
x. Now, let's summarize what we have studied in these Scriptures about the future, ___________ resurrection.
1) It will occur on the ___________ day.
2) Both the just and the ______________ will be raised on that day.
3) That day is described as the ___________!
4) Before that day, Jesus will reign until He has put all _______________ under His feet.
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5) The last enemy will be _____________.
6) On that final day, Jesus will deliver the kingdom up to God the Father in _____________.
7) He will put an ____________ to all rule, authority, and power.
8) People will be raised with a ________________ body.
9) That body will be incorruptible and _______________.
10) This will all take place in a _____________.
11) In the twinkling of an ___________.
12) At the ___________ trumpet.
13) On that day, __________ will stand before God.
14) Each person will be judged according to their _____________.
15) Hades will be ______________.
16) Anyone not found written in the Book of Life will be cast into the lake of _________.
17) That will be the second _____________.
18) That is, eternal _________________ from God in the flames of Hell.
19) Those written in the Book of ___________ during the Christian age are described as follows:
a) First, fellow ______________;
b) That is, _______________ Christians.
c) Those who zealously engaged in the good _____________ described in Christ's New Testament.
d) Second, those who _______________.
e) Third, those who avoid defilement, ___________, and changing Christ's New Testament in any way.
y. Clearly, this _____________ resurrection is different from the first resurrection that God mentioned in Rev 20:6.
1) For example, the final resurrection is still in the _____________.
2) It will take place on the last day, the ___________.
3) That includes the end of physical _____________.
4) In sharp contrast, Lazarus had already experienced the _____________ resurrection in the first century.
5) As we studied earlier, he had been raised from _______________ death.
6) Raised to a _____________ life in Hades.
7) Where he was ________________.
8) But on the final day, both soul and ___________ will be raised.
9) Yes, the ___________ of Lazarus was in Hades.
10) But his ___________ was still in the grave.
11) His spirit and the spirit of all others being comforted in Hades are awaiting the _____________ resurrection.
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12) If you and I are _______________ Christians, we should eagerly do the same.
13) We should await that final resurrection with hope, peace, joy, and _____________ in our hearts!
z. Now let's study the last two verses in which the word "______________" is found in Revelation.
22. Rev 22:7
Rev 22:14
a. According to verse 7, the blessed person is the one, "...who _____________ the words of the prophecy of this book."
b. That is exactly the way John was moved to _____________ this book (1:3)!
c. And according to verse 14, the blessed person is the one who _____________ Jesus' commandments.
d. What is God ________________ in both of these verses?
e. The absolute essentiality of ________________!
f. So, He began the book emphasizing the requirement for you and me to ___________ His will.
g. And He was brining the Revelation to a _____________ with that exact same obligation.
h. Thus, contrary to what many say in the religious world, we must ___________ God to be blessed!
i. Please see our notes on 1:3 for some other Scriptures in which God stresses the eternal importance of ________________.
j. First, if we obey God, we will have the right to the tree of ___________.
k. Please consider what God says about the tree of ___________ in the following verses.
1) Gen 2:8,9
2) Gen 3:22-24
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3) Rev 22:1,2
l. We conclude that the tree of life represents ______________ life in Heaven.
m. Thus, my obedience and yours is essential to our eternal life in _____________!
n. Second, if we obey God, we will enter through the gates into the ___________.
o. According to Rev 21:10ff, the city represents _____________!
p. Once again, we see the eternal importance of ________________ to God.
q. Such obedience on my part and yours is essential for us to enter into _____________!
23. Now, let's go back and summarize the verses where God moved John to write the word "______________" in the Revelation.
a. 1:3 - Blessed:
1) First, those who ___________ the words of this prophecy.
2) Second, those who ___________.
3) Literally, think _____________ about God's word.
4) And we do that so we __________________ His will.
5) Third, those who keep, that is, ___________ these words.
b. 14:13 - Blessed:
1) Those who ___________ in the Lord.
2) That is, those who are _______________ into Him.
3) And remain _______________ to Him as long as we live.
4) If we do those things, we will ___________ from our labors.
5) Literally, intense work to the point of ________________.
6) And our _____________ will follow us.
c. 16:15 - Blessed:
1) ______________
2) That is, stays _____________.
3) On _____________
4) Remains _______________.
5) Gives strict attention to _____________ and teaching Jesus' word.
6) _____________ his garments.
7) That is, we must be _______________ at all times for Jesus' final coming.
d. 19:9 - Blessed:
1) _____________ to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
2) God calls us through the _____________.
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3) But to be blessed, you and I must choose to ___________ His call extended to us in the Gospel.
4) That includes being _________________.
5) That is, set apart from a life of ________________, unrepentant sin.
6) We must also strive to be _____________ spiritually.
7) And engage in ________________ deeds.
8) We do these things to make sure that we are _______________.
9) Prepared for Jesus the Lamb when He comes again for His bride, His ___________.
e. 20:6 - Blessed:
1) _____________
2) Takes part in the _____________ resurrection.
3) That is, the passing of a _______________ child of God.
4) At the point of physical _____________.
5) Passing to a _____________ life in Hades.
6) A life of ______________.
7) ___________ from our labors for the Lord.
8) A life of _______________.
9) Over such, the _____________ death has no power.
f. 22:7, 14 - Blessed:
1) Keeps (_____________) the words of this prophecy.
2) Does Jesus' ___________________.
3) Right to the tree of ___________.
4) That is, ______________ life.
5) Enter through the gates into the ___________.
6) That is, into _____________!
24. What wonderful ________________ promised by our beloved Lord and Savior!
a. And what clear instructions on what you and I must do to ______________ those blessings!
b. Blessings made available through the matchless love, mercy, _____________, and longsuffering of our great God and His beloved Son!
c. Such wonderful blessings reinforce the _____________ for our study.
d. "Yet in all these things we are more than _________________ through Him who loved us"!
e. Earlier in our study, I made the point that this theme could be seen in two key ________ found in this rich book.
f. The first of those words is "______________" which we just studied.
g. The second word is "________________".
h. Let's analyze several verses where that key ___________ is found.
25. Rev 2:752
a. Here Jesus mentions the person who "________________".
b. The Greek word translated, "overcomes" is __________________.
c. It means to ______________.
d. To ______________ over.
e. To gain the ______________.
f. What are some things that Jesus expects us to _______________?
g. First, _____________.
1) 1 Peter 5:8,9
2) 1 Jn 2:14
3) Eph 6:10
4) 2 Tim 2:1
5) Rev 12:11
h. Second, you and I must overcome ___________.
1) Gen 4:6,7
2) Rom 6:11-13
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3) Rom 6:16
4) Psa 119:133
i. Third, you and I must overcome the _____________.
1) Gal 5:24
2) Rom 6:4-6
3) Rom 8:13
4) Rom 13:14
5) 1 Pet 2:11
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j. Fourth, you and I must overcome the _____________.
1) Jn 16:33
2) 1 Jn 5:4,5
3) 1 Jn 2:15-17
4) Mt 13:22
5) Jn 15:18,19
6) Rom 12:2
k. Fifth, you and I must overcome ________________ and _____________.
1) Phil 1:29,30
2) 1 Thes 3:2-4
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3) 1 Tim 4:10
4) 2 Tim 1:12
5) 2 Tim 2:9,10
6) 1 Pet 2:19
7) 1 Pet 3:14-17
8) 1 Pet 4:19
9) Rom 8:17
10) Rom 12:14
11) Acts 20:18,19
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12) James 1:2-4
13) 1 Pet 1:6-9
l. Sixth, you and I must overcome _________________ _____________.
1) Rom 16:17,18
2) Phil 1:17
3) Jude 3
4) 1 Tim 6:3-5
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5) 2 Tim 4:1-3
6) Titus 1:9-11
7) 2 Jn 9-11
m. Seventh, you and I must overcome _____________.
1) Mt 16:21-24
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2) What does it mean for you and me to _____________ our self?
3) You and I must ________________ to God!
4) We must surrender our _____________.
5) Our _________________;
6) Our _____________;
7) Our _____________!
8) You and I must abstain from anyone or anything that will _____________ us from doing God's will.
9) James 4:7,8
10) Rom 12:1
11) We must follow the perfect ______________ of our beloved Savior.
12) Jn 4:34
13) Jn 6:38
14) Lk 22:42
15) Phil 2:7,8
16) What will ________________ us to overcome self?
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17) Gal 2:20
18) 2 Cor 5:14,15
n. Summary of things God says you and I must _______________.
1) _____________;
2) _____________;
3) The _____________;
4) The _____________;
5) Suffering and _____________;
6) Religious _____________;
7) _____________.
o. Is it a ________________ to overcome these 7 things?
p. Of _____________ it is!
q. But please remember these encouraging _______________ from our great and gracious God.
1) 1 Cor 10:13
2) Phil 4:13
r. Now let's return to Rev 2:7 where we find the key word "________________".
s. We can also be ___________________ by the wonderful promise of Jesus in this verse.
t. Our Redeemer promises that you and I will be able to eat of the tree of __________!
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u. As we have seen, that tree represents ______________ life.
v. Eternal life in _____________!
w. Thus, all the sacrifices we make to _______________ these things will be well worth the effort!
x. Before we leave this verse, let's notice another important point that ________ revealed here.
y. The point is how the Holy Spirit ___________________ with the churches in the first century.
z. And how He communicates with us _____________.
1) Please _____________ carefully.
2) There is a lot of _____________ taught on this subject in the religious world today.
3) I will point out several of those _____________ later.
4) But first, let's lay a solid _________________ with Scriptures.
aa. In Rev 2:7, Jesus said that we must, "...___________ what the Spirit says to the churches".
bb.Beloved, please look carefully at what followed that divine ______________.
cc. What followed was the inspired _____________ that the Holy Spirit moved John to record in Scriptures.
dd.The words telling us the blessing associated with _________________ all these things.
ee.The blessing of being able, "...to eat from the tree of ___________, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God."!
ff. This same phrase about hearing what the Holy Spirit says is found in Jesus' message to each of the seven _______________ in Asia.
gg.The phrase means to pay careful ________________.
hh.That is exactly what God ______________ from you and me!
ii. We must pay very careful ________________ to what the Holy Spirit recorded in the Bible.
jj. This is _________________ with what we have seen throughout our studies.
kk. That is, the Holy Spirit has always communicated by _____________ recorded in Scriptures.
1) 1 Tim 4:1-3
ll. The Holy Spirit revealed such words through specially chosen __________.
mm. Men like the apostle ____________.
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1) 2 Pet 1:20,21
2) 1 Cor 2:13
nn.Those words were recorded in the _____________.
1) 2 Sam 23:2
2) Mk 12:36
3) Lk 1:69,70
4) Acts 1:16
5) Acts 3:18
6) Acts 28:25-27
7) Heb 3:7-11
8) Heb 10:15,16
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9) 1 Pet 1:10,11
oo.The Holy Spirit also spoke to people through words recorded in the _________ _______________ in the first century.
pp.That was true even during the age of _______________ when the book of Revelation was revealed.
qq.That is the very ___________ way that He communicates with people today!
rr. During that first century, He recorded __________ that we need in the New Testament.
1) 2 Pet 1:3
ss. The faith was once for all ________________ to the saints in that first century.
1) Jude 3
tt. He guided Christ's apostles and prophets into ________ truth.
1) Jn 14:26
2) Jn 16:13
uu.That is why Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as the “Spirit of _____________”!
1) Jn 15:26,27
vv. That New Testament is where we go to _____________ what the Holy Spirit said!
1) We don't wait for the Holy Spirit to mysteriously and miraculously _______________ us.
a) Psa 119:130 63
2) We also don't wait for Him to speak to us in dreams, ______________, or any other way.
a) Heb 1:1,2
3) Many in the religious world make such _____________ today.
4) However, we can't _____________ those claims.
5) We can't accept those claims because they _________________ what the Holy Spirit said.
6) They _________________ what He said in the New Testament!
ww. Now, let's look at another verse in which the word "_______________" is found.
26.Rev 2:11a. Please notice Jesus' beautiful ______________ in this verse.
b. If you and I overcome, we "shall not be hurt by the second _____________"!
c. As we have seen, the second death is being cast into the _____________.
d. The lake that burns with _____________ and brimstone (Rev 20:14; 21:8)!
e. Now, let's ___________________ what we see in this verse with what we studied in Rev 20:6.
f. Here are several things that God says you and I _____________ do.
g. Things that we must do to avoid being _____________ by that second death.
h. First, we must remain _____________.
i. Second, we must _______________.
j. Third, we must take part in the _____________ resurrection.
k. Now, let's examine a third verse in which the word, "________________" is found.
27. Rev 3:5a. Here, our beloved Savior lists three wonderful blessings connected with
_________________.
b. First, if you and I overcome, we will be, "...clothed in _____________ garments"!
c. In Scripture, the color white often represents _____________, righteousness, and victory.
1) Dan 7:9
2) Mt 17:1,264
3) Rev 7:9,10
4) Rev 7:13,14
5) Rev 19:7,8
d. Second, if you and I overcome, Jesus will not blot out our name from the Book of _________.
e. As we have seen, the Book of Life is God's record of His faithful _______________ through the ages.
f. We are enrolled in that Book when we are baptized into Christ to become a __________ of God.
g. If we _______________ and remain faithful to Jesus unto death, He will not blot us out of that Book.
h. But please think _____________ about what Jesus said here.
i. What if you and I choose not to _______________?
j. What if you and I choose not to remain _______________ to Him?
k. Clearly, if we make that choice, Jesus WILL blot us out of the Book of _____________!
l. Obviously then, it is _______________ for me to be:
1) _____________;
2) A _____________ of God;
3) Written in the Book of _____________;
4) And still be blotted _____________ of that Book by Jesus!
m. This is just one of many passages that expose a _____________ doctrine that is popular in the religious world today.
n. That doctrine is known as, "Once saved, _____________ saved".
o. But in this and other verses, God makes it absolutely clear that a person can be saved and then _____________ eternally.
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1) 1 Cor 9:27
2) 1 Cor 10:12
3) Gal 5:4
4) Heb 2:1
5) Heb 3:12-14
6) 2 Pet 2:20-22
7) 2 Pet 3:17,18
p. Third, if you and I overcome, Jesus will ______________ our name before His Father and before His angels.
q. What a ________________ day that will be!
r. Let's analyze several verses where God recorded ______________ thoughts.
s. As we do that, we will see other things connected with Jesus _________________ our name before the Father.
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1) Mt 10:32,33
2) Jn 12:42
3) Rom 10:9,10
4) Rom 14:10-12
5) 1 Tim 6:12
t. Now, let's briefly _____________ what we have studied in this magnificent book.
REVIEW
1. One major purpose of the Revelation is to encourage and _________________ us as Christians.
2. We need that courage and strength to fight the good spiritual fight of _____________.
3. We have seen that God used ________________ throughout this book.
4. Jesus also used symbolism to describe ______________, some of which we studied.
5. The apostle John wrote what he heard and saw in ______________ from God.
6. We learn that from an _______________ of several verses in Chapter 1.
7. Please notice these points from _____________.
a. This book is the Revelation of _____________ _____________.
b. Which ___________ gave Him.
c. To show His _______________.
d. Things which would take _____________.
e. Jesus sent and ________________ this by His angel.
f. To His servant _____________.
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8. Then we learned these points from _____________.
a. John bore ______________.
b. To what he _____________.
c. And what he _____________.
d. He bore witness to God's _____________
e. And to the testimony of _____________ _____________.
f. That testimony is the _____________!
g. It is God's _____________!
9. We saw that is exactly what other _______________ did.
a. This is the Bible doctrine of __________________.
b. Holy men of God _____________.
c. As they were _____________ by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet 1:21).
10. Then we learned these points from _____________.
a. Jesus told John to write in a _____________.
b. What he _____________.
c. And then _____________ it to the seven churches of Christ in Asia.
d. We are richly blessed to have that precious book, the _________________ today!
11. Next, we learned the following points from _____________.
a. Jesus again instructed His apostle to _____________.
b. To write what he had _____________.
c. To write the things about that particular _____________.
d. And the things that would take place _____________.
12. Please think about all these statements from our beloved _____________.
13. He made it absolutely clear that this book is rich in ________________.
14. We saw how we can be _____________ about the meaning of some of those symbols.
15. Because we have an _______________ interpretation of them!
16. For example, we read about the seven golden _________________ (1:12).
17. Jesus was in the _____________ of them (1:13).
18. We also read that Jesus had seven _____________ in His right hand (1:16).
19. Jesus made it clear that the seven lampstands and stars were ______________ (1:20).
20. The seven lampstands symbolized the seven ______________ of Asia.
21. And the seven stars symbolized the _________________ of those churches.
22. We can be _____________ of that interpretation.
23. Because we have _____________ inspired interpretation of those symbols!
24. We also read about a great, fiery red _____________ (12:3).
25. We know without a doubt who that dragon _________________.
26. We know that because _____________ gave us the inspired interpretation of that symbol.
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27. The dragon symbolized, "...that serpent of old, called the _____________ and Satan...".
28. He is the one who, "..._______________ the whole world." (12:9)!
29. Other symbols are also _____________ to understand.
30. Even though we don't have an _______________ interpretation of them in this book.
31. We can understand them because of what _____________ says in other parts of the Bible.
32. For example, in 1:13, we read about one, "...like the _____________ of Man...".
33. As we studied, that is a clear reference to _____________!
34. He was the unique Son of _____________.
35. The One who came to seek and save that which was _____________ (Lk 19:10)!
36. In 1:16 and 19:15, please recall this _______________ description of our beloved Redeemer.
37. He was pictured as having a sharp, two-edged _____________.
38. It was described as coming out of His _____________.
39. As we studied, this is a description of the sword of the _____________.
40. That is, God's soul-piercing _____________ (Eph 6:17)!
41. But we also noticed this fact about some of the ______________ in Revelation.
42. They are very difficult to interpret with ________________.
43. Because there is no _______________ interpretation.
44. Either in the _________________.
45. Or in any other book of the _____________.
46. Thus, here is my _____________________.
47. Let's not be _______________ about any particular interpretation of such symbols.
48. Or spend much _____________ on such interpretations.
49. But here is a very __________________ point.
50. Nothing in Revelation __________________ any other part of the Bible!
51. We saw that the _________________ context of the book is significant.
52. God chose to reveal this spiritual gem during the _____________ Empire in the first century.
53. Rome _____________ the world.
54. It did that through its strong _______________.
55. And through thriving _______________.
56. Many believe the ______________ who ruled at that time was Domitian.
57. He demanded worship as _____________.
58. He was extremely _____________.
59. He slaughtered _________________ and others.
60. In addition, gross _________________ was prevalent.
61. Furthermore, Christians were _________________ horribly.
62. For example, John recorded Christians ___________________ the following.
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b. Suffering & ___________________ (2:10);
c. _____________ (6:9,10);
d. ________________ (17:5,6);
e. And being _______________ (20:4).
63. God warns us as _________________.
64. We will also suffer __________________ at each stage of history (1 Thes 3:3)!
65. But God gave us the beautiful _______________ in Revelation.
66. He did that to provide the following to help us _______________ persecution.
a. _____________;
b. ______________;
c. _______________;
d. _________________;
e. And _____________ of mind.
67.We have all those things and more through Jesus, our _________________ Savior!
68.We must _____________ upon those messages every day.
69. It is essential that you and I _______________ upon clear passages in this rich book.
70. Along those lines, please recall the following ________________ verses.
71. 1:4-6a. The beautiful description of _____________.
b. The _______________ witness;
c. The _____________ over the kings of the earth;
d. Him who _____________ us;
e. And _____________ us from our sins;
f. In His own _____________;
g. Has made us kings and ______________.
72. 2:10a. If we remain _______________ unto death.
b. He will give us the winner's crown of eternal _____________.
73. 12:9-11a. We can _______________ Satan.
b. By the blood of Jesus the _____________;
c. By the word of our ________________;
d. And by not loving our lives to the _____________!
74. 15:2-4a. We will have the ______________.
b. Through our Lord God _______________!
c. The _____________ of the saints!
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d. The _____________ one.
e. The one whose works are _____________ and marvelous.
f. The one whose ways are just and _____________.
g. The one whose judgments will be _________________!
75. 17:14a. Jesus the Lamb will _______________ His enemies.
b. Because He is Lord of lords and _____________ of kings!
c. And we will be _____________ Him if we are the following.
d. The _____________;
e. The _____________;
f. And those who are _______________ to Him.
76. 19:1-6a. ________________;
b. _____________;
c. _____________;
d. And _____________ belong to the Lord our God!
e. He will _____________ the blood of His servants.
f. The Lord God Omnipotent _____________!
g. Therefore, we _____________:
h. _____________ Him;
i. _____________ Him;
j. ______________ Him;
k. And be His _______________!
77. We have also learned that you and I must engage in _______________ battle.
78. Using God's _______________ weapons.
79. Taking up and putting on His spiritual _____________.
80. Including the sword of the Spirit, the _____________ of God.
81. This is a _____________ between;
a. _____________ and _____________
b. _____________ and _____________
c. ________________ and _____________
d. ________________ and ___________________.
82. Who will _____________ this spiritual battle?
83. Our Lord _____________ Christ!
84. And those who faithfully and lovingly _____________ Him!
85. Based upon this promise of ultimate ______________;
86. We chose the following as the _____________ for our study.
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87. Yet, in all these things, we are more than _________________ through Him who loved us.
88. I asked you to join me in _________________ this theme.
89. And to bring it to _____________ when we:
a. _____________;
b. Are ______________;
c. Experience _____________;
d. Encounter _____________;
e. Are _____________ out;
f. Are in _____________;
g. And are near _____________.
90. How are we more than _________________?
a. Through our beloved _____________!
b. He _____________ us.
c. Gave ______________ for us.
d. His own sinless _____________;
e. His own precious _____________;
91.He did that to give us the ______________.
a. Over _____________;
b. _____________;
c. _____________;
d. And _____________!
92.Our Redeemer is in the _____________ of His church.
a. _____________ day;
b. _____________ day;
c. Including _____________!
93.He _______________:
a. That we can _______________;
b. He promises to open doors of __________________;
c. To continuously ______________ us through His word;
d. To ______________ us with tender love and care;
e. He promised that we will not be tested beyond what we can _____________;
f. That God will make a way of ______________;
g. That we can do all things through _____________;
h. Who __________________ us;
94. We also saw this glorious theme through two key _____________:
a. ______________;
b. And ______________.
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Brief Outline Of Revelation*
*From William Hendriksen: Interpretation Of The Revelation
And Mark Copeland: executableoutlines.com
The ______________ Of Christ And His Church Over Satan And His Helpers
I. (Ch 1-11)The ______________ On Earth
The church ________________;
By the ____________;
But the ____________ is:
______________;
______________;
And ________________!
A. (Ch 1-3)Christ in the ____________ of His church
1. (Ch 1)__________________;
Vision of the Son of ____________;
In the ____________ of His church
2. (Ch 2)Letters from ____________ to His church in:
_____________;
____________;
______________;
And ______________
3. (Ch 3)Letters from ____________ to His church in:
____________;
__________________;
And ______________
B. (Ch 4-7)The scroll with seven ____________
1. (Ch 4)God is on His ____________!
2. (Ch 5)Worthy is the ____________ to open the scroll!
3. (Ch 6)The Lamb opens _______ seals
4. (Ch 7)The 144,000 and the great _______________
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C. (Ch 8-11)The seven trumpets of ______________
1. (Ch 8)The Lamb opens the _________ seal;
The first four trumpets of ______________
2. (Ch 9)The fifth and sixth ______________ of judgment
3. (Ch 10)The mighty angel with the little ____________
4. (Ch 11)The seventh trumpet of ______________
II. (Ch 12-22)The Deeper _______________ Background
The Christ and His ____________;
Persecuted by the dragon (____________);
And his _____________;
But Christ and His church are ________________!
A. (Ch 12-14)The woman and the male Child ________________
1. (Ch 12)The ____________;
The ____________;
And the ____________
2. (Ch 13)The beast from the ____________;
And the beast from the ____________
3. (Ch 14)The Lamb and a great _______________ upon Mount Zion
B. (Ch 15 & 16)The seven bowls of ____________
1. (Ch 15)Seven angels and seven golden ____________
2. (Ch 16)Seven bowls of ____________ poured out
C. (Ch 17-19)The fall of the great harlot and the ____________
1. (Ch 17)The great ____________;
And the scarlet ____________
2. (Ch 18)The fall of _____________
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3. (Ch 19)Christ the warrior ____________;
The fall of the ____________;
The false _____________;
And their ____________
D. (Ch 20-22)Satan ______________;
The final ______________;
And beautiful descriptions of ____________
1. (Ch 20)Satan ______________;
The final ______________
2. (Ch 21)A beautiful description of ____________
3. (Ch 22)Another beautiful description of ____________
Reserved for the ______________!
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28. Now we are ready to begin a study of each ______________.
CHAPTER 1OUTLINE
I. (:1-8)
___________________
A. (:1-3)
Source, Agent, _______________
B. (:4-6)
________________ to the seven churches of Asia
C. (:7)
He is _____________!
D. (:8)
Jesus described ______________
II. (:9-20)
Vision of the ___________ of Man
A. (:9,10a)
John's relationship & ________________
B. (:10b, 11)
What John _____________
C. (:12-17)
What John __________
A _____________ of the Son of Man
And his _______________
D. (:18-20)
The Lord's _____________ to John
1. We have already covered ___________ of Chapter 1.
2. But let’s notice several other ___________ points.
3. 1:4,5
a. John wished two ________________ things for those Christians.
b. And through this book, for __________ Christians.
c. First, _____________.
1) Divine _____________;
2) Favor which we could never do enough to ______________.
3) A _____________.
4) But a gift that you and I can only receive if we meet God’s _________________.
5) This beautiful word most often refers to ________________ from sin.
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a) Eph 2:4-6
b) Rom 6:3-5
c) Col 2:12,13
d. Second, John wished _____________.
1) Inner ____________.
2) ___________________.
a) Jn 14:1
b) Jn 14:27
c) Jn 16:33
d) Rom 5:1
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e) Phil 4:6,7
f) Col 3:15
e. Please watch carefully how John ________________ the following in three steps:
f. He described the true _____________ of grace and peace.
1) First, it is from __________ who:
a) __________;
b) __________;
c) And is to _____________.
d) Thus, the ______________ one!
e) In this context, God the _____________!
f) He exists ___________;
g) He existed in the ___________;
h) And will continue to exist in the _____________.
i) ______________!
j) Psa 90:2
k) Psa 102:24-27
l) Our great God is the only true _____________ of grace and peace!
m) How blessed we Christians are to be His _______________!
n) And _________________ of that grace and peace!
2) Second, it is from, “...the seven ______________ who are before His throne.”
a) In this ______________;
b) It seems to me that this refers to the __________________.
c) I will explain __________ in a moment.
d) But first, we might ask why John described Him as the __________ Spirits.
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e) In Scripture, the number 7 _________________ several things, including.
f) _____________;
g) _______________;
h) ______________.
i) Thus, the Holy Spirit is fully, _________________, perfectly deity!
j) He has all the divine characteristics and _________________.
k) Just like the Father and ___________!
l) He is a member of the ______________.
m) Mt 28:19
n) 2 Cor 13:14
o) Acts 17:29
p) Rom 1:20
q) Col 2:9
r) I believe it will become clearer that John was referring to the ___________ _____________.
s) That clarification will come as we analyze the ___________ phrase in verse 5.
3) There, John continued his description of the _____________ of grace and peace.
a) It is from ___________________!
4) Thus, grace and peace come _____________:
a) The _____________ (verse 4);
b) The __________________ (verse 4);
c) And _____________ (verse 5)
5) Therefore, the entire _______________ is the source of grace and peace.
6) Please observe that John mentioned the _____________ in verse 4.
7) Jesus the ___________ in verse 5.
8) And in between the Father and Son he mentioned the seven ______________.
9) That is why I believe the phrase, “seven Spirits” refers to the _____________ _____________.
10) Let me ________________.
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11) John was moved to mention two members of the ______________ clearly.
12) That is, the Father and ___________.
13) Then he mentioned the seven ______________.
14) It seems logical to me that this was also a reference to a member of the ______________.
15) That would be the __________________!
g. This phrase, “seven Spirits” is another example of God’s use of ________________ in Revelation.
h. Along those lines, please consider God’s use of the number ____ elsewhere in this book.
1) Seven _____________;
2) Seven golden _________________;
3) Seven ______________;
4) To seven _______________;
5) Seven _____________;
6) Seven _______________;
7) Seven bowls of _____________;
8) Seven ______________;
9) And seven _____________.
4. 1:17,18
a. In verses 12-16, John saw a _____________.
b. It was a vision of _____________.
c. In verse 17, we see John’s _______________.
d. He fell at Jesus’ feet as ___________!
e. How ______________ is our Redeemer!
f. Please notice what Jesus ___________.
g. He put His ___________ on John.
h. Clearly, that was to ______________ the apostle.
i. Then, please observe what Jesus ___________.
j. “Do not be _____________”.
k. More ______________!
1) Gen 15:1
2) Deut 31:6
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3) Psa 27:1 (3)
4) Isa 41:10 (5)
5) Mt 17:6,7 (4)
l. Why should John (and we) not be _____________?
m. We should not be afraid because Jesus is the ___________!
n. And He is the ___________.
o. That is, He is ______________!
p. He is ___________
q. In addition, when Jesus spoke those _____________ to John.
r. He was _____________.
s. Even though He had ___________ previously.
t. He is alive __________________!
u. He was _________________ over:
1) _____________;
2) ___________;
3) And _____________.
v. And our beloved Master ______________ you and me.
w. We can win the same ______________!
1) 1 Cor 15:57
2) 1 Jn 5:4,5
y. Please remember our _____________.
z. We are more than _________________ through Him who loved us!
aa. Thus, we are just like the Apostle ___________ in the following respect.
bb. We have no reason to be _____________.
cc. No matter what ______________.
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dd. That is true if we continually strive to faithfully and lovingly _____________ our Redeemer!
ee. Truly, what a _____________ we have in Jesus!!
5. Next, our beloved Master said He has the ___________ of two things.
6. Those two _____________ are:
a. _____________;
b. And _____________.
7. Please think about what keys ________________ in Scripture.
8. God used them to represent power and ________________.
9. _____________ and authority to:
a. _____________;
b. And to _____________.
c. Mt 16:19
d. Rev 3:7
10. Thus, Jesus was saying that He has power and ________________ over:
a. _____________;
b. And _____________.
11. How does He have authority over _____________?
a. Heb 2:9
b. Rom 6:9
c. Phil 2:7-9
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d. 2 Cor 5:15
e. Heb 2:14,15
f. 1 Cor 15:24-26
g. Jn 5:26-29
12. How does Jesus have authority over _____________?
a. Please recall what we studied about _____________ earlier.
b. It is where our spirit will go when we __________ (Lk 16:19-31).
c. Jesus went there after His _____________ on the cross for you and me.
1) Lk 23:43
d. But Jesus won the ______________ over Hades!
e. Hades was not able to hold God’s glorious __________!
f. Thus, He has ________________ over it.
1) Acts 2:27-32
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13. Please think _____________ about this fact.
14. As we have seen, our beloved Savior has ________________ over Death and Hades.
15. How should that fact _____________ you and me?
16. That gives the _______________ Christian several things:
a. _____________;
b. ______________;
c. _______________;
d. _____________;
e. ___________;
f. And ______________!
17. We thank and praise God for those and all other ________________!
CHAPTER 2OUTLINE
Letters From Jesus to His _____________ In:
(:1-7) _______________
(:8-11) _______________
(:12-17) _______________
(:18-29) _______________
1. As we begin this section of our study, please recall what __________ says in 2 Cor 13:5.
2. In that verse, we have a ______________ from God.
3. It is a command to ___________ and to me.
4. God commands each of us to ______________ our self!
5. And please notice the ______________ of this close, honest, self-examination.
6. It is to determine whether we are, “in the _____________”.
7. As we have studied in the past, the faith is the _____________ of Christ (Phil 1:27).
8. Thus, God commands you and me as Christians to ______________ ourselves.
9. We must do that to determine whether we are being faithful to _____________.
10. And to His _____________.
11. We are to ______________ what we:
a. _____________;
b. _____________;
c. And _________.
12. We are to compare that with what GOD commands us in the _____________.
13. What He commands us to think, say, and ________.
14. Obviously, when we conduct that _________________;
15. We must make ______________ in our life where necessary.
16. This ought to be a _________________ process for you and me.84
17. Please think about the opportunities that we have to compare our life with the __________ ________________.
18. In our own daily _______________ Bible study;
19. As God’s word is taught here during the Bible class on Sunday ______________;
20. During the worship assembly on Sunday ______________;
21. And during the worship assembly on Sunday ______________;
22. As well as at Bible study on ________________ night.
23. And in our personal ______________ to God throughout each day and night
24. In love and humility, let me ask you a _______________.
25. Are YOU taking advantage of _____________ of these opportunities?
26. Using them to ______________ yourself?
27. Using them to ______________ yourself?
28. If you are not, I lovingly encourage you to start doing that __________________!
29. As you ponder that ______________;
30. Please bring your mind forward to the _______________ Day.
31. You and I will stand before our Lord _____________ Christ.
32. Each of us will have to give an ______________ to Him.
33. An account of our _____________ on this Earth.
34. What _____________ will you give to Him for missing such opportunities?
a. What will His _____________ be?
35. These are opportunities to ______________ God.
a. Psa 29:2
b. Psa 95:6
c. Psa 96:9
d. Psa 99:9
e. Jn 4:23
36. These are opportunities to _____________ His word.
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a. Jn 8:31,32
b. Acts 17:11
c. 2 Tim 2:15
37. These are opportunities to _____________ spiritually.
a. 1 Pet 2:2
b. 2 Thes 1:3
c. Eph 4:15,16
38. These are also opportunities to ________________ your beloved brothers and sisters in Christ.
39. And to be ________________ by them.
a. Heb 10:24,25
40. Furthermore, please think about this _____________.
41. Each local church of Christ is composed of _________________ Christians.
a. 1 Cor 12:20
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42. Thus, this command of self-examination applies to each local church of Christ ___________________;
43. As well as to you and me as _________________ Christians.
44. Therefore, God commands each of us at Church Street to ______________ ourselves.
45. We must examine ourselves as a _____________.
46. We must do that to determine whether we are being _______________ to Christ;
47. And to His _____________.
48. There is no better time than the ______________ to engage in that process!
a. 2 Cor 6:2
b. Heb 4:7
49. Thus, here is my loving _____________.
50. Let us ______________ ourselves as Christ’s church that meets here.
51. Thankfully, God has given us a perfect _______________.
52. A standard to use in this self-__________________ process.
53. Of course that standard is His inspired _____________.
54. But there is a part of God’s word that is particularly ______________ in that process.
55. It is right here in _________________.
56. More specifically in Chapters ______ and ______.
57. As we know, Jesus is the _____________ of His church.
58. Here is one thing that we have seen as we ______________ this marvelous book.
59. Jesus as _____________ addressed seven churches of Christ in Asia in the first century.
60. The Lord ______________ those churches for the good things that they were doing.
61. And He ______________ them for those things that were contrary to His word.
62. Thus, here is one way to ______________ ourselves as a church.
63. And as __________________.
64. It is to determine how the Lord’s words in these chapters apply to His _____________ here.
65. This should certainly be an ______________ process.
66. Thus, God is giving us a splendid opportunity to ______________ ourselves.
67. He is doing that through our study of _________________.
68. Therefore, we will analyze carefully the Lord’s ______________ to these seven churches.
69. His ______________ as found in Rev 2 & 3.
70. Our study will focus on _____ major points.
71. First, a review of several things that were _____________ to the Lord’s comments to each church.
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72. Second, an analysis of those qualities or actions that the Lord ______________.
73. And third, an analysis of those qualities or actions that the Lord ________________.
74. As well as what He ________________ the churches to do in those cases.
75. Here is our first _____________.
Let’s review several things that were _____________ to the Lord’s comments to each church.
1. First, each comment is from our Lord _____________ Christ.
a. That is very __________________!
b. Col 1:18
2. Second, each comment includes one or more _________________ of Christ.
a. For example, please observe ___________
b. As we studied previously, this is a reference to Jesus’ soul-_______________ word.
c. Heb 4:12
3. For a third thing found in Jesus’ address to each church, let’s look at Rev ___________.
a. This tells us something very __________________ about Jesus.
b. He _____________ all;
c. And He _____________ all!
d. Mt 9:3,4
e. Mk 2:6-8
f. Jn 2:23-25
g. The ability to see and know all things is an attribute of _____________!
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h. 1 Sam 16:7
i. 1 Chron 28:9
j. 1 Chron 29:17
k. 2 Chron 6:30
l. Jesus sees & knows ___________ that you and I:
1) _____________;
2) _____________;
3) And ___________!
m. He is familiar with each church and its _____________!
n. He is fully aware of the _____________ that we do.
o. What an __________________ thought!
p. But Jesus is also fully aware of any _____________ that we do.
q. What a _______________ thought!
4. Fourth, Jesus urges each church to _______________.
a. As you know, we studied this key word __________________.
b. We learned that there are many things that God expects you and me to _______________.
c. As we saw, several of those things ______________:
1) _____________;
2) _____________;
3) The _____________;
4) The _____________;
5) Suffering and _____________;
6) Religious _____________;
7) And _____________.
d. What if you and I put forth great _____________?
e. Diligent effort to _______________ all such things?
f. Our beloved Master promises to _____________ us greatly!89
g. Rev 21:7
5. And fifth, Jesus _____________ each church (and us) as follows.
a. We must listen very ________________ to what the Holy Spirit says.
b. 2:7a
c. As we studied before, the Holy Spirit recorded God’s word in the _____________.
d. In the case of the ___________ Testament;
e. He did that through Christ’s apostles and _______________.
f. Like the apostle _____________.
g. You and I are obligated to pay very close attention to that ______________ revealed by the Holy Spirit!
h. Mk 4:24
i. Lk 8:18
Here is our _____________ point.
1. Let’s notice those qualities or actions that the Lord ______________.
2. We will study what was _____________ about each church
3. ___________ church at a time.
4. However, as we study each church, please keep this in _____________.
5. We will not _____________ the things that Jesus praised in a church discussed previously.
6. Please also remember this important _____________.
7. These are qualities or actions that we at Church Street should be striving to _____________.
First, the church of Christ at ______________
(2:1-7)
1. In 2:3, Jesus ______________ them for several things.
a. First, their _____________
1) This particular word means bone-_______________ work.
2) This church worked very _____________ for the Lord Jesus!
3) Eph 2:10
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4) 1 Cor 15:58
5) Here is a question for you and me as individual ______________.
6) Members who make up Christ’s _____________ here.
7) Are you and I doing bone-_______________ work for the Lord Jesus?
8) Please join me in __________________ yourself.
9) Let’s be determined to do even _____________ for Him than we have in the past!
10) There is much _____________ that needs to be done for Him here.
11) For example, we need to increase the _________________ of our members.
12) At the worship assembly on Sunday ______________;
13) Sunday ______________;
14) And at our Bible class on ________________ evening.
15) We need to provide excellent _______________ for those around us.
16) At _____________;
17) _____________;
18) And _____________.
a) Eph 5:8
b) Phil 2:15,16
19) God expects you and me to ________________ and exhort those who are struggling spiritually.
20) Or who are __________________.
a) 1 Thes 5:11
b) Heb 3:13
c) Rom 14:19
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d) Eph 4:29
21) In addition, He is ________________ upon you and me.
22) To do an even better job of spreading the _____________ of Christ in this community.
a) Acts 4:13
b. Second, both in verse 2 & 3, Jesus praised their _______________.
1) Patience is properly ______________ with such things as:
a) _____________;
b) ______________;
c) _____________;
d) And __________________.
2) It is doing that without __________________;
3) And without losing self-______________.
4) It is doing the Lord’s _____________ with:
a) _________________;
b) ________________;
c) And ___________________.
5) Even in the _____________ of:
a) _____________;
b) ________________;
c) And other ___________________.
6) Lk 8:15
7) Lk 21:19
8) Col 1:10,11
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9) 1 Thes 1:3
10) 2 Thes 1:4
11) Heb 6:11,12
c. Third, we see something _____________ in :2 & 3.
1) The Lord praised this _____________ about the Ephesians.
2) They couldn’t _______________ evil men.
3) Here is another thing that He ________________ them for.
4) They _____________ some who claimed to be apostles.
5) And they proved that those men were _____________ or impostors.
6) Clearly, this church was eager to _____________ God’s truth!
7) To defend that truth against all religious _____________.
8) They had no _______________ with the doctrines of false teachers.
9) And their ________________.
10) The Ephesians were utterly ______________ to false doctrine and practices for several reasons.
11) First, they knew this about _____________ doctrine.
12) It destroys those who _____________ it.
a) Gal 1:6-9
b) 2 Pet 3:16
13) Second, they were ________________ aware of the following fact.
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14) False doctrine destroys those who ______________ and obey it.
a) Mt 15:13,14
b) 2 Thes 2:10-12
c) 2 Pet 3:17
d) 2 Tim 2:16-18
15) Here is a third thing that the Ephesians _______________.
16) False doctrine causes _______________ among those who claim to follow Jesus.
a) 2 Pet 2:1,2
17) Here is what the church of Christ at Ephesus _____________ in every way.
18) They had no _________________ with the doctrines and practices of false teachers.
a) 1 Jn 4:1
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b) Eph 5:10,11
c) 2 Jn 9-11
d. Fourth, in :3, Jesus ______________ the Ephesians for several other things.
1) First, because they had labored for His name's sake.
2) And second, because they had not become _____________.
3) To labor for His name’s sake means that they worked _____________ for the Christ.
4) Those Christians worked to advance _____________ cause.
5) Not their _____________!
6) I pray that each of us is _____________ that!
7) And that we will strive to do even _____________ than in the past!
a) 1 Tim 4:10
b) Heb 6:10
8) The Ephesians not only ______________ for the sake of Jesus’ name.
9) They also did not grow _____________ doing that!
10) That is, they didn’t _____________.
11) Even though they were ________________ from laboring for the Lord!
a) Psa 27:13
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b) Isa 40:31
c) Gal 6:9
d) Heb 12:3,4
e. Finally, please notice verse ______.
1) Here is another thing for which Jesus ______________ His church at Ephesus.
2) They _____________ the deeds of the Nicolaitans.
3) We don’t have much _______________, specific information about the Nicolaitans.
4) They are only mentioned in this verse and verse ______ of this chapter.
5) In this verse, Jesus condemned their corrupt _____________ (practices).
6) And in :15, our Lord condemned their corrupt ________________.
7) Thus, here is what we _____________ for sure.
8) They were a group whose ________________ and ________________ were contrary to God’s will.
9) Please notice something very ________________.
10) Jesus not only praised the Ephesians for _____________ the deeds of the Nicolaitans.
11) Jesus said that _________ also hated their deeds!
12) This gives us a clear ______________.
13) A picture of just how much Jesus _____________ false doctrine and practices.
14) And it shows us what our _______________ should be.
15) Our attitude toward false _______________ and ________________.
16) Psa 26:5
17) Psa 101:3
18) Psa 119:104
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19) Psa 119:128
20) Heb 1:9
21) Rom 12:9
22) What about us as __________________?
23) And as a _____________?
24) Do we _____________ false doctrines and practices (not people)?
25) Are you and I willing to _____________ diligently?
26) Study hard enough to determine what is _____________?
27) And what is _____________?
28) Are we willing to stand up for what is _____________?
a) Jer 9:3
b) Acts 9:22
c) Acts 17:2,3
d) 1 Thes 2:2
e) 1 Tim 1:18
f) 2 Tim 1:13
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g) Jude 3
29) Are you and I willing to rebuke that which is _____________?
a) 2 Tim 4:2
b) Titus 1:13
c) Titus 2:15
d) Rev 3:19
30) Do we HATE _____________ in our own life?
a) Isa 53:4-7
b) 1 Pet 2:23,24
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c) Isa 59:1,2
d) Isa 1:15
31) Do you and I hate sin so much that we strive to ___ it from our life?
a) Rom 6:2
b) Rom 6:6
c) Rom 6:11-13
The second church that Jesus addressed was the church of Christ at _____________
(2:8-11)I. The Lord first commended their _____________.
A. Clearly, they were actively involved in doing His _____________!
B. We have seen the _____________ importance of such works.
C. Isa 3:10,11
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D. Rev 22:12
E. May each of us vow to ______________ our works of faith.
F. And _____________ of love!
G. Even _____________ than we have in the past!!
II. Here is a second thing that Jesus ______________ about those Christians in Smyrna.
A. They had endured __________________.
B. This word includes the idea of intense _________________.
C. And great _______________.
D. Pressure being applied to them by _____________.
1. Mt 24:9
2. Jn 16:33
3. 1 Thes 3:2-4
4. Mt 13:20,21
5. Rom 5:3,4
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6. Rom 8:35-39
7. Rom 12:12
8. 2 Cor 1:3,4
9. Rev 7:14
E. In :9, Jesus mentioned one form of __________________.
F. It was ________________.
G. That is, evil _______________ against those Christians by others.
1. James 2:6,7
2. 1 Cor 4:12,13
3. 1 Pet 2:23
4. 1 Pet 3:9
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5. Mt 5:44
H. Then, in :10, our Lord told them not to _____________.
I. Not to fear the things that they WOULD _____________.
J. Things like being thrown into _____________.
K. And being _____________.
L. Here is what the Master ______________ them (and us) of.
M. Their tribulation (and ours) would be for a relatively _____________ period of time.
1. 1 Pet 1:6,7
2. 1 Pet 5:10
3. 2 Cor 4:16-18
N. Then, please notice this reassuring ______________ from our Redeemer.
1. If they were _______________;
2. Even to the point of _____________ for Him;
3. He would give them the _____________ of eternal life.
4. He has made the same ______________ to you and me!
a. 1 Cor 9:25-27102
b. 2 Tim 2:5
c. James 1:12
d. 2 Tim 4:8
O. What Jesus said in Rev 2:10 _____________ us several things.
1. First, as __________________;
a. And as a _____________.
b. We should expect tribulation/________________.
2. Second, the Father and Jesus are _____________ of our tribulation.
a. Even if our fellow man or _________________ aren’t.
3. Third, _____________ can and should come out of our tribulation.
a. If we endure it with joyful faith and _____________ in God.
b. As we just saw in :10, that good includes ______________ life!
4. And fourth, God is pleased when we suffer tribulation with that kind of trusting _______________.
P. These _______________ are also taught in other parts of God’s word.
1. 2 Tim 3:10-12
2. 1 Pet 4:15,16
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3. 2 Tim 2:12
4. 1 Pet 1:8,9
Q. In love, I ask you to join me in considering several ________________.
1. Are we experiencing tribulation/________________?
a. As a _____________?
b. And as __________________?
c. If we are, is it for the right _____________?
d. That is, for striving to live __________________.
e. And for speaking God’s _____________ in love.
2. If we aren’t experiencing __________________.
a. _____________ aren’t we?
b. Are we living too much like the _____________ around us?
c. So they don’t see any _________________ between our manner of life and theirs?
d. Are we not living in enough of a _____________ manner?
e. Are we not living enough like our perfect ______________, Jesus Christ?
3. What are you and I _______________ to do?
a. To live more _____________.
b. And more like _____________.
III. Here is a third reason that Jesus ________________ His church at Smyrna.
A. They were _____________!
B. Yet they were _____________!
C. These Christians were poor in terms of this ______________ goods.
D. They had very little _______________ wealth.
E. Here is a well-documented _____________ about certain people.
F. People who became _________________ in the first century.
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G. They often _____________ the following:
1. _______________;
2. _____________;
3. And earthly _______________.
H. Christianity was a real ________________ to them!
I. Phil 3:7,8
J. Heb 10:34
K. Yes, those Christians were poor _________________.
L. However, they were rich __________________.
M. Through their faithful and _______________ relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
N. Fellowship with Him is one of the ______________ blessings!
1. 1 Jn 1:3
2. 1 Jn 1:7
3. 1 Cor 1:9
4. 1 Jn 2:24
5. 2 Cor 8:9
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6. Eph 1:3
7. Eph 1:18
8. Eph 2:4-7
9. Eph 3:8
10. Heb 11:24-26
11. James 2:5
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12. 1 Tim 6:17-19
13. Mt 6:19-21
14. Lk 12:18-21
O. My beloved brethren, here is a sincere _______________ for each of us.
P. Where are you and I laying up ________________?
Q. On _____________?
R. Or in _____________?
S. Where is our _____________?
T. On _______________ riches;
U. Or on ________________ actions and blessings?
V. How does _____________ see us?
W. As spiritually _____________;107
X. Or spiritually _______________?
Y. What if we have a ______________ in this area?
Z. What are we doing to _____________?
IV. Let’s look back on these two _______________.
V. Here is a brief review of things for which Jesus ________________ them.
VI. As we conduct that review, please _______________ yourself as an individual.
VII. Will Jesus Christ _____________ you and me for these things?
VIII. If so, _____________ be to God!
IX. If not, let’s work on making the necessary ______________.
X. Changes needed to win His _____________!
XI. Our Redeemer ______________ the following:
A. Their _____________;
1. That is, bone-_______________ work
B. Their _______________
C. The fact that they didn’t _______________ evil men.
D. And they _____________ false teachers.
E. The fact that they ______________ for Him.
1. And did not _____________.
F. Their _____________ of the deeds of the Nicolaitans
G. The Lord also praised them for their _____________.
H. The fact that they endured __________________.
I. And that they were rich __________________.
The third church that Jesus addressed was the church of Christ at _______________
(2:12-17)I. Please notice verse _______.II. Jesus described the _____________ in which those brethren lived.
III. The Savior said it was where, “______________ throne is”.
IV. And, “where _____________ dwells.”
V. What _________________ can we draw from those phrases?
VI. We can conclude that Pergamos was a particularly _____________ city.
VII. It was probably filled with the ________________:
A. _______________;
B. ________________;
C. And emperor ______________.
VIII. Here is how _____________ that place really was.
IX. It was as if Satan had his ___________________ there!
X. In fact, Pergamos was so _______________.
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XI. That a Christian by the name of Antipas was _______________ there.
XII. Yet, the church of Christ at Pergamos remained _______________.
XIII. Even in spite of this _______________ environment.
XIV. Here is what Jesus said about those _________________.
XV. They held fast to His _____________.
XVI. And did not deny His _____________.
XVII.That is, they remained _____________:
A. To _____________;
B. His _____________;
C. And His _____________.
XVIII. Even in the face of such _________________.
XIX. They were not ______________ of Him.
XX. Or His blessed _____________ which they wore!
A. 2 Tim 1:13
B. Heb 3:6
C. Heb 10:23
D. Mk 8:38
E. Rom 1:16
F. 2 Tim 1:8-12
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XXI. Beloved, I _____________ each of you as individuals.
XXII.And all of us _______________ as Jesus’ church here.
A. Let us hold fast to Jesus’ _____________!
B. With all of our _____________!
C. Let us not deny His _____________, His Gospel!
D. Let us not be ______________ of Him or anything about Him!
The fourth church that Jesus addressed was the church of Christ at _______________
(2:18-29)I. In :19, Jesus ______________ these Christians for several things.
II. Let’s notice those good things that Jesus did not mention about _____________ churches previously.
III. First, the Lord commended them for their _____________.
A. The Greek word translated “_____________” here is agape.
B. Agape is the ______________ and noblest form of love.
C. It is love that we make up our _____________ to have.
1. Thus, if you and I _____________ to love in this way, we will do it!
D. It includes the sincere desire for what is _____________ for other people.
E. That is true even if self-________________ is required.
F. And even if the one loved has been _____________ to us.
G. Of course, here are the best _______________ of agape love.
1. God the _____________;
2. And His beloved _____________, Jesus the Christ!
3. Rom 5:8
4. 1 Jn 4:9,10
5. Eph 5:2
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H. Jesus made it clear that we must love God the Father first and _______________!
1. Mt 22:37,38
I. That love must motivate us to _____________ God.
1. _______________!
2. 1 Jn 5:3
J. Jesus also made it clear that we must love _____________.
1. To the point of ________________!
2. Jn 14:23
K. In addition, our Master commands us to love _________________.
1. ________________;
2. And ________________!
3. How important is that _____________ of love?
4. It is one way of showing the world that we are His _______________!
5. Jn 13:34,35
6. 1 Pet 1:22
7. 1 Thes 3:12,13
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L. God also expects us to love His _____________!
1. Psa 119:48
2. Psa 119:127
3. Psa 119:165
M. Finally, Jesus even commands you and me to love our ______________!
1. Mt 5:44,45
IV. Second, Jesus praised their ______________.
A. Here is what these Christians had ______________.
1. To be _______________:
2. Of the _____________;
3. And of _________________!
B. Jn 12:26
C. Mt 20:25-28
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D. Gal 5:13
E. Mt 25:21
F. Beloved, may each of us ask ourselves these ________________.
G. Am I striving to _____________ others?
H. Or am I expecting others to _____________ me?
I. Based upon my _____________ to those questions;
J. What words will I hear from _____________?
K. Will I hear these _____________;
1. “Well _____________;
2. _____________;
3. And _______________;
4. ______________;
5. Enter into the _____________ of your Lord.”
L. Or will I hear these _____________:
1. “You _____________;
2. And _____________;
3. ______________.”
4. “Cast the ___________________ servant;
5. Into the outer _______________.
6. There will be ______________;
7. And gnashing of _____________”.
V. Third, the Lord Jesus commended the _____________ of His church in Thyatira.
A. We all know the _________________ of faith.
B. But please _______________ upon what God says in the following verses.
1. Let’s refresh our _______________!
C. Heb 11:6
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D. Rom 4:16-22
E. James 2:21-24
F. What _____________ of faith do you and I have?
G. Is it living, active, and _______________?
H. Or is it dead, inactive, and __________________?
I. Based upon the _____________ of faith that we have.
1. Does God see us as His _____________?
2. Like ______________?
J. What are you and I doing to _________________ our faith?
K. With the goal of _________________ God?
L. But how can you and I _________________ our faith?
1. 2 Thes 1:3
2. 1 Thes 1:3
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3. 1 Thes 2:13
4. Rom 10:17
5. Heb 4:12
6. 1 Jn 2:14
VI. Here is a fourth thing for which Jesus ______________ the Christians in Thyatira.
A. Their _____________ works were more than the first.
B. They were doing _____________ good.
C. And more commendable things than they had done _____________.
D. They were making _______________!
E. Thus, they were ______________ spiritually!
F. And that spiritual growth could be _____________!
G. They were doing more and _____________ works for the Lord.
H. That is exactly what God _____________ from me and you!
I. 2 Pet 3:18
J. 1 Pet 2:1,2
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K. Heb 5:12-14
L. Col 1:10
M. Titus 2:14
N. What about you and me as __________________?
O. And collectively as a _____________?
P. Are our last works _____________ than the first?
Q. Are you and I doing _____________ for the Lord today than we have in the past?
R. Are we actively looking for _____________ good things to do?
S. For Him and His _____________?
T. Are we __________________ each other?
1. To use our talents and abilities to do _____________ good?
U. Let each of us as __________________;
V. And all of us as a _____________;
W. Do all we can to ensure that our last works are _____________ than the first!
X. If we strive together as a _____________ to do that;
Y. We can look forward to _____________ from our Master.
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Z. The one who _____________ us;
aa. And gave ______________ for us!
The fifth church that Jesus addressed was the church of Christ at _____________
(3:1-6)I. The church at Sardis was truly a _____________ one!
II. Jesus didn’t have one _____________ thing to say about that church as a whole.
III. That is a ______________!
IV. However, please notice ______________.
V. The Lord praised a _____________ people in His church there.
VI. Here is why He ______________ them.
VII. They had, “not ______________ their garments.”
VIII. Those Christians had not allowed themselves to be ___________________.
IX. By the _____________ and corruption that surrounded them.
X. Clearly that sin was in the _____________ around them.
XI. But here is something even _____________.
XII. That spiritual corruption also surrounded them in the _____________!
XIII. Yet, those few Christians had ________________ themselves from such sin!
XIV. That took immense _____________ for the Lord.
XV. And ______________!
XVI. Here is something obvious about those _______________ few.
XVII. They had followed God’s _______________ in passages such as the following.
A. Job 1:1
B. Psa 119:1
C. Isa 1:16,17
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D. Rom 12:2
E. Titus 2:11,12
F. James 1:27
XVIII. Here is something else that Jesus said about those beloved _______________.
A. “…they are _____________”!
B. What a wonderful _________________!
C. Wouldn’t you love to hear Jesus _______________ you that way!
D. Acts 5:41,42
E. Acts 13:46
F. Eph 4:1-3
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G. Col 1:9,10
H. 2 Thes 1:4,5
XIX. Please notice Jesus’ wonderful ______________.
A. His promise to those few who kept themselves _______________.
B. And _____________.
C. They will walk with Him in _____________.
D. Here is something we see in the _________________.
E. White is a symbol of _____________.
F. And ________________.
G. Dan 7:9
H. Mt 17:1,2
I. Mt 28:2,3
J. Rev 7:9
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K. Rev 7:14
XV. Here is my fervent hope and _____________.
A. That each of us will keep _______________;
B. From continual, _________________ sin.
C. And that we will live in a _____________ manner!
XVI. Then we also will be able to _____________ with the Lord.
A. In _____________!
The sixth church that Jesus addressed was the church of Christ at ___________________
(3:7-13)I. The church of Christ in Philadelphia was like the one in _____________.
II. Jesus only had _____________ for these dear saints!
III. He did not ______________ them for anything in this letter.
IV. What a great ______________!
V. Our Lord Jesus ______________ this church for several things.
A. Let’s focus on things we have not seen in our study of other _______________.
VI. The Redeemer’s _____________ for those Christians is found in verses 8 and 10.VII. First, the Master said they had, “a little _______________.”
A. This appears to mean that this church was small in _____________.
B. Or that they had very little in terms of material _________________.
C. Or other ________________ with which to work.
D. It is clear that the Lord said that to make a ______________.
E. The contrast was between how _____________ they _____________.
F. And how _____________ they _____________ with that little.
1. Mt 25:14-23
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VIII. Second, Jesus said they had _____________ His word.
A. In other words, they _____________ Him!
B. Jn 14:21-24
C. 2 Tim 4:7
D. These Christians not only _____________ Jesus’ words.
E. They also didn’t _____________ Him.
1. Mt 10:32,33
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2. Mt 26:69-75
3. Mk 8:38
4. 2 Tim 2:12
5. 1 Jn 2:22,23
F. So, in spite of their small _____________;
G. And/or lack of ________________;
H. They were ______________ to the Lord.
I. And they did not _____________ him in the face of persecution.
J. What a great ______________ for you and me!
IX. We see another thing that Jesus ______________ about these Christians in verse 10.
X. They had kept His command to _________________!
A. That is, to endure faithfully in the face of ________________;
B. And ________________.
C. Psa 27:13
D. Psa 37:7
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E. Mt 10:22
F. Lk 21:19
G. Rom 2:7
H. Rom 5:3,4
I. Rom 8:25
J. Heb 6:11
K. Heb 10:36
L. James 5:10,11
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XI. Please notice the beautiful _______________ that our Savior made.
XII. To the ______________ Christians in Philadelphia.
XIII. ______________ of their:
A. _____________;
B. Using their little strength _______________;
C. ______________ His word;
D. Not ______________ His name;
E. And keeping His command to ________________.
XIV. The Lord’s first _____________ is found in verse 8.A. He had opened a ____________ for them.
B. A door that no man could ____________!
C. This probably refers to opportunities to spread the ____________.
D. Acts 14:27
E. 1 Cor 16:8,9
F. 2 Cor 2:12
G. Col 4:3,4
XV. The Redeemer’s second _____________ is found in verse 9.A. He referred to, “…the synagogue of ____________”.
B. Jesus specified ____________ He meant by that phrase.
C. These were people who claimed that they were ____________.124
D. But they were ____________.
E. They ____________!
F. Here is something that is clear from the ___________________.
G. In many places, there were Jews who refused to _____________ in Jesus.
H. They ________________ Christians.
I. That appears to be what ____________ referred to here.
1. 1 Thes 2:14-16
2. Acts 14:2
3. Acts 17:5,6
4. Acts 17:13
5. Rom 2:28,29
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XVI. Here is our Redeemer’s second _______________ to His persecuted saints in Philadelphia.
A. He would cause those of Satan’s synagogue to do _____ things.
B. First, ______________ before the feet of those Christians.
C. Second, know that Jesus _____________ those brethren.
XVII. I admit these are __________________ statements!
A. I will share my ____________________ with you.
B. Please draw your own __________________ based upon your study of the Scriptures.
C. First, it is very important to answer this _______________.
D. How does Jesus _____________ people to do anything?
E. He does it through the sharp _____________.
F. The sharp sword that proceeds out of His _____________ (Rev 1:16; 2:12,16).
G. That is a clear reference to His soul-piercing _____________.
H. So, Jesus, through His word, would _____________ the hearts of those unbelievers.
I. They would be ________________ through faithful and loving obedience to Him.
J. They would then ______________ God in spirit and truth.
K. They would do that in the _______________ of the Christians in Philadelphia.
L. Just as Jesus said, “before your _____________”.
M. Through that process, those people would _____________ another important fact.
N. They would learn about Jesus’ immense _____________ for the Christians in Philadelphia.
O. We don’t have an inspired record of that ________________ in Philadelphia.
P. However, Jesus said He would ________ these things.
Q. Thus, we can know without doubt that it did indeed _____________!
R. In support of that understanding, the New Testament records the _________________ of many people of Jewish background.
S. They were converted by Jesus’ _____________, God’s power to save, the sword of the Spirit (Rom 1:16; Eph 6:17)!
1. Acts 6:7
2. Acts 14:1
3. Acts 18:4
4. Acts 21:20
XVIII. In verse 10, we see the Redeemer’s third ______________ to the brethren in Philadelphia.126
A. Before we analyze that ______________.
B. Let’s observe _____________ Jesus made the promise.
C. It was because they had _____________ His command to persevere.
D. They _____________ that command and didn’t deny His name.
E. For that reason, Jesus promised that He would _____________ them!
F. The Master would _____________ them from the hour of trial.
G. The hour of _____________ that was going to come upon the whole earth.
H. Jesus did not explain what the hour of _____________ would be.
I. Some guess that it would be even more __________________.
J. Others speculate that it would be a natural _______________.
K. We just don’t have an _______________ answer.
L. However, we can _____________ this.
M. Jesus _____________ His promise!
1. After all, He is the Faithful and _____________ Witness (3:14)!
N. The Lord kept His promise to _____________ them from that hour of trial.
O. That is very __________________!
P. Here is something else that is also very __________________.
Q. The Father and our Redeemer have made similar _______________ to God’s faithful children throughout history.
R. Including _____________!
1. Ex 3:16,17
2. Psa 23:4
3. Isa 41:10
4. Isa 43:1,2
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5. Dan 3:15-17
6. Rom 8:35-39
7. 1 Cor 10:13
8. 2 Cor 1:9,10
9. 2 Cor 12:8-10
10.2 Tim 4:16-18
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11.2 Pet 2:7-9
XIX. Please notice one ______________ of such hours of trial.
A. Jesus said one purpose is to _____________ those who dwell on the earth!
B. For unbelievers, here is the _____________ in such trials.
C. Will they choose to turn to _____________ for help?
1. In faithful and loving ________________.
D. Or will they choose to turn _____________ from Him?
1. Through unbelief and ___________________.
E. What is the test in such trials for those of us who are _________________?
F. Such trials _____________ our:
1. _____________ in God;
2. _____________ in Him;
3. _____________ for Him;
4. ______________;
5. And willingness to _____________ Him at all costs.
6. Psa 66:10
7. Prov 17:3
8. Isa 48:10
9. 1 Pet 1:6-9
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10.1 Pet 4:12,13
G. Whether ________________ or non-Christian.
H. Here is another ________________ important passage on this subject.
1. Heb 12:5-11
The seventh church that Jesus addressed was the church of Christ at _________________
(3:14-22)
I. The church at Laodicea was like the one in _____________.
II. It was truly a _____________ one!
III. Jesus didn’t have one _____________ thing to say about that church.
IV. That is a ______________!
V. Yet, our beloved Savior offered a stirring _________________.
VI. This is the same _________________ that He extends to everyone in this world!
VII. Rev 3:20
VIII. Mt 11:28,29
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IX. Jn 7:37
X. Mt 27:37
XI. This concludes our analysis of the things that Jesus ______________.
XII. Things that He praised about five of His _______________ addressed in Chapters 2 & 3.XIII. Let’s _____________ those things.
XIV. As we do that, please keep in mind our _____________ in going into such detail.
XV. Our goal is to help each of us ______________ ourselves individually.
XVI. And to examine our self collectively as Christ’s _____________ that meets in this building.
XVII. Hopefully, this will _____________ each of us in several ways.
XVIII. First, to gain a greater appreciation for the _____________things that we are striving to do.
XIX. And second, to recognize areas in which we need to ______________.
XX. All with the goal of _______________ our beloved Master, Jesus.
XXI. And striving to bring _____________ to Him and the Father!
XXII. Here is that ______________ of things that Jesus praised.
A. Their _____________-wearying work
B. _______________
C. They couldn’t _______________ evil men
D. _____________ false teachers
E. ______________ for Him and didn’t faint
F. Hated the _____________ of the Nicolaitans
G. Their _____________
H. They endured __________________
I. Were spiritually _____________
J. They held fast to Jesus’ _____________
K. Didn’t _____________ His faith:
1. (Remained _____________)
2. (Weren’t _______________
L. Their _____________
M. ______________
N. _____________
O. Their last works were _____________ than the first
P. They had not ______________ their garments
Q. Were _____________
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R. They only had a little strength, but did _____________things for the Lord
S. _____________Jesus’ word
T. Didn’t _____________ His name
U. Kept His command to ________________
XXIII. This completes our study of the things that Jesus ______________ about these churches.
XXIV. Now let’s analyze things for which our Redeemer ______________ five of those churches.
XXV. And what He commanded them to do to avoid _________________.
First, the church of Christ in ______________.
(2:4,5)
1. Before we examine the Savior’s _____________.
2. Please recall the following things for which He ______________ the brethren in Ephesus.
a. Their _____________;
b. _____________;
c. _______________;
d. Couldn’t bear those who were _____________;
e. Tested some who claimed they were _______________;
f. And found them to be _____________;
g. They _________________;
h. ______________ for His name’s sake;
i. And didn’t become _____________.
3. Obviously, these are things that any church would be _____________ of.
4. But now the _____________.
5. The Lamb of God said that these brethren had left their “_________________”.
6. There are several beliefs on what Jesus meant when He mentioned their “_______________”.
7. I will share with you my ____________________.
8. And how I arrived at that ____________________.
9. As always, I encourage you to _____________ the Scriptures.
10. And then draw your own _________________.
11. Here is my ___________________.
12. When Jesus mentioned their _________________.
13. He meant their initial love for _____________!
14. In other words, those Christians had left behind their initial love for the _____________.
15. Please consider several ______________ why I have drawn that conclusion.
16. First, this concept of _________________ in love for deity is seen in both the Old and New Testaments.
a. Jer 2:2-5
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b. Mt 24:12,13
17. The second reason has to do with the Greek word protos that is translated, “_____________”.
18. Here are __________________ by several students of Greek.
a. First in rank, ________________, honor;
b. Chief; ________________;
c. First in _____________ or place (Thayer).
d. Foremost in time, place, or order of _________________ (Strong)
19. What _________________ can we draw from these definitions?
20. Jesus was talking about their love ______________ in their Christian life.
21. More specifically, their specific l_____________ that was:
a. Foremost (______________);
b. First in _____________;
c. Most ________________;
d. Most __________________;
e. ________________;
f. And first in terms of _____________;
22. What _____________ was that?
23. I believe it was their love for _____________!
24. That was their first, ______________, most ________________, and most __________________ love.
25. Please consider the following _________________.
26. In them, the essential nature of the Christian’s fervent love for _____________ is emphasized.
27. I believe these Scriptures support the understanding that the “first love” that they had left was their love for _____________.
a. Jn 21:15-17
b. Mt 10:37-39
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c. 1 Cor 16:22
d. Eph 6:24
e. Jn 16:27
f. 1 Pet 1:7,8
g. Phil 3:7-10
28. Here is another significant _____________.
29. That fact involves the tense of the Greek verb translated “________________”.
30. That tense indicates they had left their love for Christ at some point in the _____________.
31. And they still had not _______________ that love at the time Jesus addressed this letter to them.
32. Then how did they do all the things for which Jesus ______________ them?
33. God makes something _____________ in Scripture.
34. It is possible to do the right thing for the wrong _____________.
35. It appears that was the case with Christ’s church in ______________.
36. Yes, they did all those _____________ things.
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37. But something changed about their _________________ for doing them.
38. Those Christians were no longer doing those things because of their intense _____________ for Jesus.
39. They had some other _________________ that Jesus didn’t reveal.
40. Please consider several other examples of doing the right thing for the wrong _____________.
41. And what God _____________ about such behavior.
42. ______________:a. Mt 15:7-9
43. __________________:a. Mt 6:1,2
44. _____________:a. Mt 6:5
45. Our _____________ to the Lord:a. 2 Cor 9:7
46. I believe there are several ______________ we need to learn from all of these verses.
47. First, we must always strive to do the right _____________ for the right _____________.
48. Second, we must constantly be on _____________.
49. On guard to ensure that our love is ______________ continuously.
a. 1 Cor 16:14
b. 1 Cor 13:3
c. Mk 12:29-31
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d. Phil 1:9
e. 1 Thes 3:12
f. 1 Thes 4:9,10
50. In verse 5, we see three things that Jesus ________________.
51. Three things that the Ephesians _____________ to do.
52. They had to do those things to remove themselves from _____________.
53. The sin of having left their _________________.
54. First, Jesus commanded them to _______________ from where they had fallen.
55. That is, to compare their _____________ love with their ______________ love.
56. Their love had “_____________”!
57. That is, it had ________________ significantly.
58. Remembering their first love would help them ______________ it!
59. Second, Jesus commanded the Ephesians to _____________t.
a. Rom 2:4
b. 2 Cor 7:10
60. Third, the Lord told them to do the first _____________.
61. That is, restore the warmth and ________________ of the _____________ they had for Jesus before.
62. But that was not to be just some empty _______________ or words.
63. Restore the initial _____________ to do His works.
64. And actually _____________ them.
65. For the right _____________!136
a. Acts 26:20
b. Mt 3:8
Here is the second church that Jesus ______________.
It was the church of Christ in _______________.
(2:14,15)1. Please notice what our Master had ______________ those brethren.
2. Some held the _______________, the teaching of Balaam.
3. Others held the _______________, the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
4. Here is something that we studied _________________.
5. We don’t know everything that was associated with those two ________________.
6. However, here is what we can _______________.
7. We can draw a conclusion based upon what Jesus _____________ in these two verses.
8. Those doctrines were a ________________ block to God’s children.
9. That is, those doctrines _________________ Christians to do things that God defines as sin.
10. Those sins included _______________.
11. And sexual _________________.
12. In addition, please observe this _______________ fact.
13. Jesus _____________ the doctrine of the Nicolaitans.
14. Furthermore, the Christians in Ephesus _____________ the deeds of the Nicolaitans (2:6).15. Yet, the Christians in Pergamos ________________ such wicked teaching in their midst!
16. And Jesus ______________ them for that!!
17. Here is what we studied about _____________ doctrine previously.
18. It _______________ those who _____________ it (2 Pet 3:16).19. It _______________ those who believe and _____________ it (Mt 15:13,14).20. And it causes _______________ among those who claim to follow Jesus (2 Pet 2:1,2).21. That is why God stresses the importance of _____________ doctrine (teaching) so much.
a. We will analyze some _________________ on that subject shortly.
22. But first, here is the meaning of the Greek word translated “_____________”.
23. When God says _____________ doctrine, what does He mean?
a. ______________;
b. ________________;
c. _____________;
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d. ________________;
e. Free from _____________.
24. Now, let’s analyze carefully what ___________ says on this subject.
a. 1 Tim 1:3
b. Some might ask, “Isn’t that _____________-minded?”
c. Mt 7:13-15
d. Mt 7:21-23
e. 2 Tim 1:13
f. 2 Tim 2:15
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g. 2 Tim 4:1-4
h. Titus 1:9-14
i. Titus 2:1
j. 1 Pet 4:11
25. Now let’s notice what God says _____________ doctrine is.
a. 1 Tim 1:10,11
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b. 1 Tim 6:3
26. Please observe what Jesus ________________ the Christians in Pergamos to do.
27. ______________!
28. Clearly then, Jesus was saying that they were guilty of ___________!
29. Of what sin did our Redeemer command them to _____________?
30. It was the sin of _________________ false doctrine in their midst!
31. Clearly then, disciplinary _________________ was required!
a. 1 Cor 5:6,7
b. 2 Tim 2:15-18
c. 2 Tim 2:24-26
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d. Rom 16:17
e. Titus 3:10
32. Along those lines, please consider these _____________ words from our beloved Savior.
a. Rev 3:19
33. What _________________ can we draw from all these verses?
34. Failure to remove continual, unrepentant sin from a church shows a lack of _____________.
35. It demonstrates a lack of _____________ for the following:
a. Our Lord _____________;
b. His spiritual body, His _____________ that He purchased with His own blood;
c. The person(s) _____________ of such sin;
d. And ________________.
36. That includes the sin of _________________ false doctrine!
37. What did Jesus say would happen if those brethren ______________ to repent?
38. More specifically, what if they refused to _____________ false doctrine from their midst?
39. Jesus said that He would do ______ things.
40. First, He would _____________ to them!
41. How _____________ was this need for repentance?
42. The Lord said He would come to them ______________!
43. That is, without _____________.
44. This appears to refer to a _________________ coming.
45. Possibly in the _____________ of:
a. ___________________;
b. _________________;
c. Or even removal of their __________________ (2:5).46. Second, Jesus would _____________ against “them”.
47. When our Redeemer used the word, “_____________”, to whom was He referring?
48. He was referring to those who held to the _____________ doctrines.
49. How would our Savior _____________ against the people who held those false doctrines?
50. He would do that through, “…the _____________ of my mouth.”
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51. That is, through the sword of the Spirit, God’s _____________ (1:16; 2:12; Eph 6:17).52. Clearly, Jesus would do that through faithful elders and Gospel ________________.
53. Brothers who would use that sharp, spiritual _____________ to do the following:
a. Acts 2:36,37
b. 2 Tim 3:16
c. 2 Tim 4:2
d. Titus 1:9
e. Titus 1:11
f. Titus 1:13
g. Eph 5:10,11
h. 1 Tim 6:5
i. 2 Tim 3:5
j. 2 Thes 3:6
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k. 2 Thes 3:14
Here is the third church that Jesus ______________.
It was the church of Christ in _______________.
(2:20,21)1. Please recall what _____________ said about these brethren in 2:19.2. He ______________ them for their:
a. _____________;
b. _____________;
c. ______________;
d. _____________;
e. _______________;
f. And the fact that their last works were _____________ than their first.
3. Yet, Jesus had a few things ______________ them.
4. Their problem was ______________ to that in Pergamos.
5. Please notice their failure with regards to _____________ doctrine and other sin.
6. The Savior said they “______________” it!
7. That is, they ________________ it.
8. They ________________ it to continue in their midst.
9. As we have seen, false doctrine is __________________.
10. It is destructive to each individual precious _____________.
11. And to any _____________ that tolerates it.
12. That is precisely why our beloved Master ______________ these brethren sharply!
13. Let’s analyze carefully how Jesus ________________ the one who was leading in this false doctrine.
14. First, “… that woman ______________”.
15. Many believe ______________ was not this woman’s actual name.
16. Please recall that there is a lot of ________________ in this rich book.
17. But why would Jesus refer to her as ______________?
18. It seems He did that because this woman was ______________ to Jezebel in the Old Testament.
19. That is, she was similar in ________________.
20. And she was similar in terms of the ________________ that she had.
21. With that possibility in mind, let’s refresh our memories about _____________ Jezebel of old.
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a. 1 Kings 16:30-33
b. 1 Kings 18:3,4
c. 1 Kings 18:17-19
d. 1 Kings 19:1,2
e. 1 Kings 21:25
22. From these Scriptures, we see that Jezebel was _____________ for the following:
a. _______________;
b. ___________________;
c. ______________;
d. __________________;
e. _________________;
f. And __________________.
23. Just think when Jesus used that _____________ to describe the woman.
24. All these things would have entered the _____________ of faithful brethren.
25. Here is the _____________ thing that Jesus said about that woman.
26. She was one, “…who calls herself a _________________”.
27. Here is what we can _______________ by Jesus’ statement.144
28. This woman’s claim to be a prophetess was _____________!
29. Indeed, she was a _____________ prophet.
30. She taught _____________ that was soul-condemning.
31. We know there were sisters in Christ who _________________ in the first century (Acts 2:17; 21:9; 1 Cor 11:5).
32. But there is another thing we can know for ______________.
33. Those sisters who were faithful to the Lord did not teach in the presence of ____________.
a. 1 Cor 14:34,35
b. 1 Tim 2:11,12
34. We can draw another _________________ by what Jesus said in the next phrase.
35. We can conclude that this woman _______________ these two passages also.
36. Jesus said that she taught and seduced His _______________.
37. It is safe to conclude that some of His servants were ___________.
a. She certainly had no ________________ from Christ to teach men!
38. Please observe the two major things she _____________ Jesus’ servants.
39. First, to commit sexual _________________.
40. And second, to eat things sacrificed to _____________.
41. Please ponder what we know about sexual immorality and _____________ things offered to idols.
42. They were often connected together with _______________
(Ex 34:15,16; Num 25:1,2).43. Thus, here is what this false prophet was _______________ Christians.
44. She taught that it was okay to mix _______________ with ___________________.
45. That is obviously an __________________ to God!
46. That is precisely why Jesus ______________ the brethren.
a. He rebuked them for _______________ this teaching to go on.
b. 2 Cor 6:14-18
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c. 1 Cor 10:20,21
47. What did Jesus _____________ from this false prophet?
48. And from those who _______________ her?
49. The Savior expected them to _____________!
50. But, if they refused to repent, our Savior made this point _____________.
51. They would suffer _______________ consequences!
52. Please observe that Jesus gave her _____________ to repent.
53. Sadly, she ______________ to do so.
54. Each of us should thank God that He allows us _____________ to repent!
a. Ex 34:6
b. Ezek 33:11
c. 1 Tim 2:4
d. 1 Pet 3:20
e. 2 Pet 3:9
55. However, we must not _____________ God’s longsuffering!
56. Repentance is an _____________ matter.
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d. 1 Pet 3:20
e. 2 Pet 3:9
55. However, we must not _____________ God’s longsuffering!
56. Repentance is an _____________ matter.
Here is the fourth church that Jesus ______________.
It was the church of Christ in _____________.
(3:1-3)
1. We will analyze what Jesus had ______________ most of these brethren.
2. And then notice what He ________________ them to do.
3. But first, please recall this important _____________.
4. There were some in Sardis who had not ______________ their garments (:4).
5. They had not ___________________ themselves spiritually by continuous, unrepentant sin.
6. However, what about the ________________ of the brethren?
7. Our Redeemer _______________ them for two things.
8. First, Jesus said they had a name that they were _____________.
9. That is, among men, they had a good ___________________.
10. Thus, they must have been doing some _____________ things.
11. Outwardly, they appeared to be _____________ spiritually.
12. __________________, they were going through the motions.
13. They also claimed to be _____________ spiritually.
14. But what did _____________ say?
15. Remember, He knew their _____________ (:1).
a. And their _____________ (Jn 2:25)!
16. Before we answer that question, consider another important _____________.
17. Please observe what Jesus did NOT _____________ them with.
a. False ________________;
b. __________________;
c. ________________;
d. Vain ______________;
e. Or _______________.147
18. Yet, our beloved Master told them, “…but you are _____________.”!
19. Clearly, Jesus was saying that they were dead __________________.
20. What does that _____________?
21. Obviously, many were being ___________________.
22. They _____________ some right things.
23. They _____________ some right things.
24. But their _____________ was not in it.
a. Titus 1:16
b. 1 Kgs 11:4
c. 2 Chron 25:2
25. Please consider with me the following _________________.
26. In them, God sheds some _____________ on this subject.
27. The subject of being spiritually _____________.
a. Lk 15:32
b. Eph 2:1
c. Eph 2:4-6
d. Eph 5:14
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e. Col 2:12,13
f. 1 Tim 5:6
g. James 2:26
28. What __________________ can we draw from these Scriptures?
29. First, to become alive spiritually, a person must be _______________ into Christ.
30. Why is that _____________?
31. Because a person is only _________________ in the waters of baptism (Jn 3:3-5).
32. We become _______________ of God at that point (Gal 3:26,27).
33. In addition, we rise up out of those waters to walk in ______________ of life (Rom 6:4).
34. Thus, there is no doubt that baptism is ________________.
35. However, baptism is not _____________!
36. Second, to be alive spiritually, we must have a faith that _____________ (James 2:26).
37. Third, but you and I must also do the works of God from a _____________ filled with _____________.
38. And we must do them with _____________ our heart.
a. Gal 5:6
b. 1 Thes 1:3
c. 2 Chron 31:21
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d. Psa 103:1
e. Psa 119:10
f. Psa 119:34
g. Jer 3:10
h. 1 Pet 1:22
i. Col 3:23,24
j. Eph 6:6,7
39. Here is the second thing for which Jesus ______________ the brethren in Sardis.
40. He had not found their works ______________ (verse 2).
41. Please notice how this particular Greek word translated “______________” is defined.
a. _______________;
b. ________________;
c. Cause to _____________;
d. Carry through to the _____________.150
42. Apparently, these Christians ______________ many works.
43. However, they didn’t _____________ them.
44. They failed to cause their works to _____________.
45. They didn’t carry them through to _________________!
a. Titus 2:14
b. Titus 3:1
c. Acts 9:36
d. 1 Tim 6:18
e. Phil 1:11
f. 1 Cor 15:58
g. Titus 3:14
46. Please observe this sharp ________________.
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47. In the eyes of _____________, these Christians had a name that they were alive (verse 1).
48. But there is a crucially important ______________ at the end of verse 2.49. That phrase is, “__________________”.
50. Jesus said their works were not perfect _________________!
51. What _____________ can we learn from the Christ’s words here?
52. We may be able to impress other _____________.
53. But what is important is what God _____________!
54. He _____________:
a. Our _______________;
b. Our _____________;
c. Our _____________;
d. _________________ (Psa 139:1-4)!
55. Thus, our goal must always be to please and glorify _____________!
56. Not to please and seek the glory of _____________.
a. Jn 8:29
b. Jn 17:4
57. Next, let’s analyze what Jesus ________________ those brethren to do.
58. What they had to do to _____________ themselves from sin.
59. The sin of being spiritually _____________.
60. First, our Master told them to, "Be _______________”!
61. Here are several _________________ of the Greek word translated “watchful”.
a. Stop being _______________;
b. Wake up and remain _____________;
c. Give strict ________________ to;
d. Be _______________.
e. Mk 13:33-37
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f. Acts 20:28-31
g. 1 Cor 16:13
h. 1 Thes 5:6
i. 1 Pet 4:7
j. 1 Pet 5:8,9
62. Here is the _____________ thing that Jesus commanded those brethren to do.
63. They had to, “…_________________ the things which remain, that are ready to die…”
64. What a ______________ description of a church!
65. There was only a small amount of ________________ life left.
66. Even though they had a good _____________!
67. Jesus did not specify what they had to _________________.
68. Thus, it is difficult to be _______________ in speculating.153
69. However, here are several ____________________.
70. Possibilities of things they had to _________________.
a. _____________ for Him;
b. Love for _________________;
c. Love for those _____________ in sin;
d. Love for the _____________;
e. _____________;
f. Deep _________________;
g. _____________ faith in Him;
h. And _________________.
71. How could those brethren _________________ such things?
72. _____________ can you and I do that?
a. Heb 12:11-13
b. Eph 6:10
c. 1 Jn 2:14
d. Phil 4:13
e. Job 4:4
f. Job 16:5
g. Acts 18:23
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h. Lk 22:31,32
73. Here is the _____________ thing that Jesus commanded.
74. He admonished those brethren to “_______________”.
75. Remember what they had _______________.
76. And _____________.
77. They had _____________ the glorious Gospel of Christ.
78. They had received _____________.
79. Through faithful and loving ________________, including baptism into Him.
80. They had received His wonderful spiritual ________________.
81. The blessings that are _____________ and His church (Eph 1:3).
82. But they had ________________:
a. _____________;
b. His _____________;
c. And those rich spiritual ________________.
83. Beloved, you and I can be ______________ of that same sin!
84. That is why Jesus admonished them to _______________.
85. Through this verse, He is also calling upon you and me to ________________!
a. Eph 4:20,21
b. Col 2:6,7
c. 1 Thes 4:1
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d. Lk 8:13,14
e. Heb 2:1
f. 2 Pet 1:12-14
86. Here is the _____________ thing that Jesus commanded.
87. The Savior told them to, “________________”.
88. That is, to _____________ tightly to:
a. _____________;
b. His soul-saving _____________;
c. And the precious spiritual ________________ in Him and His church.
89. Clearly, they were about to _____________ all of those eternally valuable things!
90. Thus, our Redeemer also commanded them to _____________.
91. Here is what we have ______________ together.
92. We have seen the continual need for _________________.
93. Repentance without _____________!
94. What did Jesus promise if they would not _____________?
95. And _____________?
96. He would _____________ upon them.
97. Clearly to _____________ them.
98. He would come like a _____________.
99. That is, in an _______________ hour!
100. Without ______________.
101. You and I must also heed that awesome ______________!
102. Repent or _____________ (Lk 13:3)!
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Here is the fifth church that Jesus ______________.
It was the church of Christ in _______________.
(3:15-22)1. As with each of the churches, Jesus knew the _____________ of the Laodiceans.
2. In verses 15 & 16, the Master said that those brethren were neither _____________;
3. Nor _____________.
4. Instead, they were _______________.
5. Let’s analyze each of those three spiritual _________________.
6. First, what does it mean to be “_____________” spiritually?
a. ______________;
b. ______________ to Jesus;
c. Against ___________________;
d. Against ____________________;
e. Spiritually _______________;
f. Like Jesus’ church at _____________ (3:1-3)!g. ______________ God’s word;
h. Mt 24:9-12
i. Phil 3:17-19
j. Lk 10:16
k. Jn 12:48
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l. Rom 8:5,6
m.Lk 8:13,14
n. James 4:4
o. 1 Jn 2:15-17
7. Second, what does it mean to be “_____________” spiritually?
a. Literally, ______________ hot;
b. ______________;
c. ______________;
d. ___________________;
e. Full of sincere ___________________;
f. Overflowing with _____________ for Jesus;
g. Full of genuine ______________ for His glorious cause;
h. ___________________;
i. ________________________;
j. Willing to _____________ for the Master;
k. Always ready to _____________ others:
1) The _____________;
2) _____________;
3) _______________;
4) __________________;
5) _____________.
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l. Strives to actively ______________ the works of the church;
m.Eagerly _________________ to help in any way.
n. Enthusiastically ___________________ each time the church assembles together for Bible study and worship.
o. Lk 24:32
p. Acts 4:13
q. Acts 18:25
r. Rom 12:11
s. 2 Cor 12:15
t. Gal 2:20
u. Gal 4:18
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v. Gal 4:19
w. Eph 6:24
x. Philemon :5
y. 1 Thes 1:8
z. Rom 1:8
aa. Rom 10:18
bb. Col 1:6
cc. Lk 9:23-26
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dd. Col 1:24
ee. 2 Tim 1:8
ff. Acts 20:22-24
gg. Phil 3:10
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hh. Gal 6:10
ii. Gal 6:14
jj. Col 4:12,13
kk. 1 Thes 2:2
ll. Titus 2:14
8. Third, what does it mean to be “_______________” spiritually?
a. Claims to be a ________________;
b. But no true, genuine ___________________;
c. ______________ only;
d. No real spiritual _____________;
e. No sincere _____________ or concern for Jesus and His cause;
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f. On and _____________ with regards to Christianity;
g. No real _________________ to the Christ;
h. And His _____________;
i. Physically able to attend each Bible class and worship assembly but ______________ not to.
j. 1 Kgs 18:21
k. 2 Kgs 17:41
l. Hos 6:4
m. Mt 6:24
n. 2 Tim 3:5
o. 2 Tim 4:10
1) Col 4:14
2) Philemon :23,24
p. Titus 1:16
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q. James 1:5-8
9. Please observe what our Redeemer said to those _______________ Christians.
10. Instead of their being lukewarm, here is our Savior’s _____________.
11. He wished they were either spiritually _____________ or hot.
12. In other words, make up your _____________.
13. Choose one way or the _____________.
14. Either be spiritually _____________.
15. Or be spiritually _____________.
16. Don’t sit on the _____________ any longer.
17. Quit being _______________!
18. The lukewarm Christian thinks they are _____________ spiritually.
19. When in fact they are _______________.
20. They are actually often less receptive to God’s call to _____________.
21. His call extended to us through the _____________ (2 Pet 3:9).
22. It is easy to understand why Jesus wished they would be spiritually _____________.
23. But why spiritually _____________?
24. Of course, Jesus would prefer that not even one person be spiritually _____________.
25. But since those Christians had already chosen to be _______________;
26. It would be better for them to be spiritually _____________.
27. Those people claimed to be _________________.
28. Yet, they were not living the ______________ Christian life that Jesus demands.
29. Thus, they were not being _____________ with themselves.
30. Nor were they being _____________ with those in the world who knew them.
31. In other words, they were being _________________.
32. A hypocrite is a person who professes to be what he is _____________.
33. He is an _____________;
34. Playing a part other than his true ________________.
35. A ________________.
36. People in the world could see such play acting, such _________________ back then.
37. They can also see that _____________!
38. Their hypocrisy ______________ Christianity in the eyes of the world then.
39. People rightly say that if such ________________ represents Christianity;
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40. Then they don’t want to have anything to do with the religion of our _____________!
41. Along those lines, please consider with me what God says about _________________.
42. And ________________.
a. Lk 6:42
b. Lk 12:1,2
c. Gal 2:11-13
d. 1 Tim 4:1,2
e. Mt 23:23-33
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f. Rom 12:9
g. James 3:17
h. 1 Pet 2:1,2
43. Next, it is quite sobering to see our Savior’s _______________ to such lukewarm Christians (verse 16).
44. He said that He would _____________ them out of His mouth!
45. Clearly, such half-hearted Christianity makes the Lord extremely ___________ in His heart!
46. He will reject such Christians with intense ______________!
47. Our Redeemer will cast them _____________!
48. In verse 17, our Master quoted what those Christians said about _________________.
49. Here is what they ______________:
a. That they were _____________;
b. Had become ______________;
c. And needed ______________.
50. Here we see one potential danger of material _____________.
51. And ______________ thinking!
a. Prov 13:7
b. Lk 6:24,25
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c. Lk 12:19-21
d. Rom 12:3
e. 1 Cor 10:12
f. 1 Tim 6:19-21
52. So, these brethren thought they were ______________.
53. And needed ______________.
54. But here are five words that Jesus the _____________-searcher used to describe what they actually were:
a. First, “_______________”
1) To Jesus, these Christians were worthy of _______________;
2) Were very _____________;
3) And were _________________;
4) Rom 7:24
b. Second, “________________”
1) Literally, ______________.
c. Third, “_____________”
1) That is, they were __________________ poor.
2) Spiritually _______________ in spite of their material wealth.
d. Fourth, “_____________”
1) These Christians had become __________________ blind.
2) They had allowed themselves to be ______________;
3) By the god of this _____________, the devil.167
4) They were blinded by their material _____________.
5) And by their attitude of self-__________________.
6) Sadly, this is a _______________ disease!!
7) 2 Cor 4:4
8) 2 Cor 2:11
9) 2 Cor 11:3
10) 2 Cor 11:14
11) Mt 15:14
12) Mt 23:24
13) Jn 9:39-41
14) 2 Pet 1:8,9
e. And fifth, “_____________”
1) In Scripture, here is one way that ____________________ and salvation are described.
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2) They are described as _______________.
3) Clothing covering God’s _______________ children.
4) Thus, here is what it means to be “_____________”, as Jesus described those in Laodicea.
5) It means to be without proper clothing __________________.
6) More specifically, it means to be __________________.
7) It means to be in an ______________ state.
8) That is how our Savior was _________________ the Christians in Laodicea!
9) Job 29:14
10) Psa 132:9
11) Psa 132:16
12) Isa 61:10
13) Rev 19:8
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4) Thus, here is what it means to be “_____________”, as Jesus described those in Laodicea.
5) It means to be without proper clothing __________________.
6) More specifically, it means to be __________________.
7) It means to be in an ______________ state.
8) That is how our Savior was _________________ the Christians in Laodicea!
9) Job 29:14
10) Psa 132:9
11) Psa 132:16
12) Isa 61:10
13) Rev 19:8
55. In verse 18, please notice what the Christ said to the _______________ Laodiceans.
56. “I ______________ you…”
a. The word translated “counsel” means to advise, to ________________.
b. So, Jesus was about to give them some _____________.
c. The Savior was going to ________________ some actions for them to take.
d. Actions to remove themselves from their _____________ condition.
e. Psa 73:24
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f. Prov 19:20
g. Isa 9:6
h. Isa 28:29
i. 1 Cor 1:23,24
j. Col 2:3
57. “…to _____________ from me…”
a. Please notice what our Lord ________________ those Christians to do.
b. He advised them to “buy”, that is, to _____________ several things from Him.
58. First, “…_____________ refined in the fire…”
59. This probably represents _____________ that is:
a. _______________;
b. More ______________;
c. And _____________.
d. 1 Pet 1:6,7
e. 1 Pet 4:12,13
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f. Job 23:10
g. Prov 17:3
h. Isa 48:10
60. How could they (and how can we) obtain that kind of _____________ from Jesus?
a. Rom 10:17
b. Col 1:4-6
c. Jn 5:24
d. Jn 20:30,31
e. Heb 11:1
f. 2 Pet 1:19
61. Why was it necessary for them (and us) to _____________ such faith?
62. Jesus said, “…that you may be _____________…”!
63. Remember, the Laodiceans claimed to be rich _________________ (:17).64. They said they had, “…need of ______________”!
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65. But Jesus wanted them (and us) to be rich __________________!
a. Lk 12:20,21
b. 2 Cor 8:9
c. 1 Tim 6:17-19
d. James 2:5
e. Rev 2:9
66. Here is the second thing Jesus counseled the Laodiceans to _____________ from Him.
67. It was, “…white _______________…”.
68. Please recall that in verse 17, our Redeemer said those Christians were “_____________”.
69. As we saw, that meant they were without proper _______________ spiritually.
70. In other words, they were __________________.
71. They were in an ______________ condition.
72. What was the _______________ for that horrible condition?
73. They needed to obtain from Jesus _____________ garments.
74. As we studied in 3:5, here is what the color _____________ often represents in Scripture:
a. _____________;
b. ____________________;
c. And ______________.
75. We also analyzed how ____________________ and salvation are described in Scripture.
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76. They are represented by _______________.
77. Clothing covering God’s _______________ children.
78. Thus, those Christians needed the cleansing power of Jesus’ _____________!
a. They needed to be _______________ spiritually.
b. To be declared ________________.
c. To be _______________.
d. Rev 7:13,14
79. Obviously, to be cleansed they needed to _____________!
80. Here is the third thing Jesus ________________ the Laodiceans to do.
81. They needed to anoint their _____________ with eye salve.
82. Recall that the Lord said that they were spiritually _____________ (:17).83. To show just how spiritually _____________ they were, please notice this remarkable
difference.
84. The difference between what they said and what _____________said.
_____________said they: _____________said they were:
1. Were _____________; 1. _____________;
2. Increased _____________; 2. _____________;
3. Needed ______________; 3. ________________;
4. _____________;
5. And _______________.
85. Please consider the following Scriptures on the importance of excellent spiritual _______________.
a. Eph 4:17,18
b. Mt 6:19-23
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c. Mt 13:13-16
d. Jn 8:12
e. Acts 26:17,18
f. 2 Cor 4:6,7
g. Eph 1:17,18
86. In verse 19, we get a keen insight into the immense _____________ of Christ.
87. Jesus said, “As many as I _____________,…”.
88. The Greek word translated “_____________” in this verse is phileo.
89. Here is Strong’s definition of that word.
a. “To be a _____________ to”;
b. “To have ________________ for”;
c. “(Denoting personal _________________)”.
90. So, our Savior was talking about those _____________ whom:
a. He considers as ______________;
b. He has ________________ for;
c. And has a personal _________________ to.
91. What does Jesus’ love towards such people _______________ Him to do?
92. First, He ______________ them when necessary!
93. Here is Strong’s definition of the word translated “_____________”.
a. _______________;
b. ______________;175
c. _______________;
d. Tell a _____________.
94. How was Jesus _______________ those Christians at that time?
95. It was through His _____________!
96. That is the same way that He ______________ you and me today.
97. It is through His _____________ recorded in His New Testament!
98. Clearly, the Master’s rebuke was for the _____________ of those Christians.
99. And for us _____________.
100. For our good in ________________.
101. And in the ________________!
102. That is true _____________!
a. Of our best _____________;
b. Of the one who has ________________ for us;
c. Of the one who is personally _______________ to us!
d. Job 5:17
e. Prov 3:12
f. Prov 15:32
g. Prov 28:23
h. Jer 7:28
i. Jer 30:11
j. Titus 2:15
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103. Second, the Lord’s friendly love motivated Him to ______________ them (and us).
104. Here is how Strong defined the word translated “______________”:
a. _____________ up a child;
b. ______________;
c. _________________ (by punishment).
105. Thayer adds the following:
a. To ______________;
b. To mold the ________________;
c. By rebuke and _________________.
106. Please consider the following Scriptures on _________________.
a. Deut 8:5
b. Psa 94:12
c. Psa 118:18
d. Prov 19:18
e. 1 Cor 11:32
f. Heb 12:5-11
107. _____________ does God chasten us?
a. As we have seen, primarily through His _____________.
b. But also through the law of sowing and ______________!
c. That is, He allows us to reap the ____________________ of our actions.177
d. If we make bad choices, the ____________________ can be horrible!
e. And ______________!
f. Job 4:8
g. Prov 1:27-33
h. Prov 11:18
i. Hos 10:12
j. 2 Cor 9:6
k. Gal 6:7-10
108. Let’s combine what we have seen about God’s _________________.
109. What we have learned from the meaning of the Greek _____________.
110. And from these _________________.
111. God _______________ us.
112. He is motivated by immense _____________ for us.
113. He chastens us primarily through His _____________.
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114. But also through the law of sowing and ______________.
a. _______________ us;
b. ________________ us;
c. ___________________ us;
d. _________________ us;
e. _______________ us.
115. Here is His ultimate _____________.
116. He wants to shape our ________________ through His powerful word.
117. Helping us to be ________________.
118. To be _____________.
119. To be at _____________.
120. All of this is with the following ____________________.
121. You and I have the freedom to make _______________.
122. We can choose to _____________ His chastening.
123. That is, we allow ourselves to be “______________” by it (Heb 12:11).124. Or we can choose to _____________ it!
125. However, we must understand that the consequences of our choices are ______________!
126. Next, Jesus counseled the Laodiceans to ______________ to His rebuking and chastening in two ways.
127. Beloved, the same _____________ applies to you and me today!
128. First, our Master told them to be ______________.
129. That was the exact opposite of their _______________ spiritual condition!
130. Here is how Strong defined the word translated “_________________”:
a. “Have _____________ of feeling for”.
131. Thayer:
a. “Desire earnestly, _____________”.
b. Earnestly means ________________, seriously, determined.
132. Robertson:
a. “To _____________”.
133. Here is what Jesus was ___________________ to those Christians.
134. Intensely, seriously change your ________________ condition.
135. Change from lukewarm to __________________.
136. Do that with _____________ of feeling for Me as your Redeemer.
137. And do it with ____________________!
a. Rom 12:11
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b. 1 Cor 15:58
c. 2 Cor 7:11
d. Gal 4:18
e. Titus 2:14
138. Second, Jesus told those brethren to _____________.
139. Here is Thayer’s definition of the Greek word translated “_____________”:
a. “To change one’s _____________ for better,”
b. “Heartily to _____________,”
c. “With abhorrence of one’s past _____________.”
d. 1 Kgs 8:46-50
e. Ezek 14:6
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f. Mt 3:8
g. Acts 26:20
h. 2 Cor 7:9
i. 2 Pet 3:9
140. Verse 20 contains a beautiful description of our _____________ and beloved Savior!
141. That statement is magnified when we remember the spiritual ________________ of the Laodiceans.
142. Recall that _____________ said they were:
a. _______________;
b. _______________;
c. ________________;
d. Spiritually _____________;
e. Spiritually _____________;
f. And spiritually _____________.
143. In fact, here is just how _______________ their spiritual condition was.
144. Jesus found them totally _________________ spiritually.
145. So bad that He was going to _____________ them out of His mouth!
146. Yet, notice four ______________ Jesus described about Himself in verse 20.
147. They provide a great insight into His _______________ toward the Laodiceans!
148. And towards each person who is guilty of _____________!
149. Please plant deeply in your _____________ the picture that Jesus painted here.
150. The portrait that He painted with these heart-stirring _____________.
a. First, He _____________ at the door;
b. Second, He _____________;
c. Third, He _____________.
d. And fourth, He is willing to come in to us and to _____________ with us!
e. Obviously, each of those actions is _______________.
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151. To confirm that, let’s discuss each of them in more _____________.
152. First, Jesus stands at the _____________.
153. A door serves two major ________________.
a. First, to allow someone to _____________.
b. Or second, to keep someone _____________.
154. Here is the clear symbolic meaning of the _____________ in this context.
155. Jesus was talking about the door to the _____________ of those Christians.
156. Tragically, they had closed the _____________ to their Redeemer.
a. They had shut their _____________ to Him!
157. By their _______________ spiritual condition.
158. By their spiritual ______________.
159. By their spiritual ________________.
160. And by their spiritual ________________.
161. They did not allow Jesus to ________________ their lives.
162. Through His _____________.
163. And through His ______________.
164. Jesus was standing at the _____________ of the heart of each of those Christians then.
165. He is doing the very _____________ thing with you and me today!
166. Second, Jesus not only _____________ at the door.
a. He also _____________!
167. To knock on a door is to request _______________.
168. So, Jesus was lovingly asking to reenter the _____________ and lives of those Christians.
a. He had been there _____________.
b. But they had pushed Him _____________!
169. He could have _____________ His way into their hearts and lives.
170. But He _____________!
171. Instead, He left it to them to make a _____________.
172. He allowed them to retain their ______________ of will.
173. They could either ______________ Him back into their hearts and lives.
174. By faithful and loving ________________.
175. Or they could continue _______________ the door in His face.
176. Beloved, the same _____________ is yours and mine today!
177. Third, Jesus not only _____________ at the door.
178. He not only _____________ on that door.
179. He also _____________.
180. Our Master said, “If anyone hears My _____________…”!
181. As we have seen in many Scriptures, Jesus speaks to us through His _____________.
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182. His words recorded in His ___________ Testament (Heb 1:1,2).183. Please _____________ deeply several passages of Scripture.
184. Verses where He issues such tender appeals and __________________.
a. Mt 11:28-30
b. Jn 6:35
c. Jn 7:37
d. Rev 22:17
185. Summarizing, here is what our beloved Savior _____________.
a. He _____________ at the door;
b. He _____________;
c. And He _____________.
186. He does those things through His _____________.
187. He extends such gracious __________________ as we have seen in these passages.
188. But what is your _____________________?
189. Jesus listed ______ things in verse 20.
190. First, like the Laodiceans, you and I must choose to _____________ His voice!
191. Here is something that we see in this _____________.
192. And throughout the _____________.
193. Clearly, Jesus was not talking about just allowing the _____________ of His words to enter our ears!
194. Such hearing is ________________.
195. But it is not _____________!
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196. We must also _____________ those precious words!
a. Lk 6:27,28
b. Lk 6:47-49
c. Lk 8:20,21
d. Lk 11:28
e. Mt 13:23
f. Jn 6:44,45
g. Jn 10:27
h. Rev 1:3
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197. Here is a _____________ thing we must do.
a. If we want to receive what Jesus _______________ in verse 20.
198. We must choose to _____________ the door!
199. That is, open our _____________.
a. Open our heart to the tender, loving ______________ of our beloved Redeemer.
200. What does that _____________?
201. To answer that question, let’s ______________ what we see in verses 19 and 20 with other verses.
202. To _____________ our heart, you and I must:
a. Be ______________;
b. _____________;
c. And _____________ the words of Jesus;
d. _________________;
e. _______________;
f. And _________________!
203. If we choose to open our heart to Jesus, He _______________ two things.
204. First, He will ______________ to us!
a. That is, He will _____________ in us!
b. Jn 14:21-23
205. Second, He will _____________ with us and we with Him.206. What a beautiful ______________!207. To Christians, here is what sharing a _____________ indicates.
a. Close _________________;b. Close ____________________;c. And close _________________.d. Acts 2:46
e. Gal 2:12
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f. 1 Cor 5:11
g. Jn 21:9-13
208. To have that _____________ of:a. Close _________________;b. Close ____________________;c. And close _________________;d. With our Lord _____________;e. Is indeed a rich _______________!
209. After all, He is the _____________ of life (Jn 6:35)!210. Truly, what a _____________ we have in Jesus (Jn 15:13)!211. He has demonstrated unmatched _________________.212. By laying down His _____________ for you and me.13. How you and I should choose to be His _____________!214. By doing whatever He _______________ us (Jn 15:14)!215. He is standing at the door _______________.216. Calling us through His word to open the door of our _____________.217. Through faithful and loving _________________.218. So that He can _____________ in us.219. And have close _________________ with us.
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220. In verse 21, our beloved Redeemer made a beautiful ______________.
221. That promise was to the _______________ Laodiceans.
222. Those who made Him _____________ in His heart.
223. That promise is also to all who will meet His ________________ today.
224. We will study that ______________ in a moment.
225. But first, let’s analyze the ________________ that Jesus established in this verse.
226. The promise is, “To him who ________________”!
227. As we have seen previously, the Greek word translated “________________” is significant.
a. Indeed, it is one of the _____________words in this rich book.
228. It means to ______________.
229. To ______________ over.
230. To gain the ______________.
231. Please join me in refreshing our _______________.
232. Let’s recall several things that God says you and I must ________________.
a. _____________;
b. _____________;
c. The _____________;
d. The _____________;
e. ________________ and trials;
f. Religious _____________;
g. And _____________.
233. Of course, it is a ________________ to overcome all these things.
234. However, God assures us that we can _______________ them!
a. 1 Cor 10:13
b. Rom 8:35-39
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c. Phil 4:13
235. What did the Christ promise to you and me if we _______________ such things?
236. We will be able to sit down with Him on His _____________!
237. To appreciate the true ___________________ of that statement, please ponder this profound fact.
238. Jesus first _______________.
a. He overcame so many huge _________________ and difficulties.
b. And so much ________________ for you and me.
239. Only then did He sit down with His Father on His _____________!
240. Thus, with our beloved Savior, the _____________ came first.
241. Only after that painful, humiliating death on the cross did He receive the crown of ______________ (Heb 12:1-4)!
242. In the same way, you and I must first _______________.
243. Only then will we be able to sit down with Jesus on His _____________!
244. His throne is in the “_______________ places”.
245. Indeed, it is in _____________ itself!
a. Eph 1:20
b. Col 3:1
c. Heb 1:3
d. Heb 8:1
e. Heb 10:12
f. Heb 12:2
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246. What does sitting down with Jesus on His _____________ symbolize?
a. _____________;
b. ______________;
c. _______________;
d. And the joy of ______________!
e. That we will _____________ with Jesus.
247. Christians have a small ________________ of that wonderful blessing.
248. We have it when we are _____________ together with Jesus while we are here on earth.
a. Eph 1:3
b. Eph 2:4-6
249. But here’s the ultimate fulfillment of that glorious ______________.
250. It is when we die _______________ to Jesus.
251. Or when He _________________, whichever comes first!
a. Rom 8:16,17
b. 2 Tim 2:11,12
252. How blessed we are to have such _____________-filled promises!
a. 2 Pet 1:3,4
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b. Heb 10:23
c. Titus 1:2
d. 1 Kgs 8:56
e. Mt 6:33
f. Mt 28:19,20
g. Rom 8:28
h. 1 Cor 15:57
i. 2 Cor 1:3,4
j. 2 Cor 9:6-8
k. Phil 4:7
l. Phil 4:19
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m.2 Tim 1:1
n. Heb 4:1
o. Heb 4:14-16
p. Heb 13:5,6
q. 1 Pet 1:3,4
r. 1 Jn 2:24,25
253. On that bright note, we conclude our _______________ of Chapters 2 and 3.
254. Let’s focus upon three major areas that Jesus _______________ in these chapters.
a. First, characteristics/actions that our Redeemer ______________.
a. Second, characteristics/actions that our Lord ______________.
c. And third, steps that our Savior told those Christians to take to avoid _________________.
255. First, characteristics/actions that our Redeemer ______________.
a. Their _____________-wearying work
b. _______________
c. They couldn’t _______________ evil men
d. _____________ false teachers
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d. ______________ for Him and didn’t faint
f. Hated the _____________ of the Nicolaitans
g. Their _____________
h. They endured __________________
i. Were spiritually _____________
j. They held fast to Jesus’ _____________
k. Didn’t _____________ His faith:
1) (Remained _____________)
2) (Weren’t ______________)
l. Their _____________
m.______________
n. _____________
o. Their last works were _____________ than the first
p. They had not ______________ their garments
q. Were _____________
r. They only had a little strength, but did _____________ things for the Lord
s. _____________ Jesus’ word
t. Didn’t _____________ His name
u. Kept His command to ________________
256. Second, characteristics/actions that our Redeemer ______________.
a. Some left their first _____________
b. ________________ false doctrine in their midst
c. Allowed the false teacher Jezebel to _____________ servants of Christ
d. Were spiritually _____________
e. Their works were not ______________ before God
e. Were neither spiritually cold nor _____________
g. Instead, were _______________
h. Said they were _____________
i. Had become ______________
j. And needed ______________
k. Yet, they were __________________:
1) _______________;
2) ________________;
3) _____________;
4) _____________;
5) And _____________.
257. Third, steps that our Savior told those Christians to take to avoid _________________.
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a. Remember from where they had _____________
b. ______________ and do the first works
c. ________________ what you have (spiritually)
d. Be _______________
e. _________________ the things that remain and are ready to die
f. Remember how you have _______________ and heard
g. _____________ the following from Jesus:
1) Gold refined in the _____________ to become truly rich
2) _____________ garments
3) Good spiritual _______________
h. Be ______________ and repent
Brief Outline of Revelation**Adapted from William Hendriksen: Interpretation of The Revelation and Mark Copeland: executableoutlines.com
The ______________ of Christ And His Church Over Satan And His HelpersI. (Ch 1-11)
The _______________ on Earth
The church _________________;
By the _____________;
But the _____________ is:
______________;
________________;
And _________________!
A. (Ch 1-3)
Christ in the _____________ of His church
1. (Ch 1)
___________________;
Vision of the Son of _____________;
In the _____________ of His church
2. (Ch 2)
Letters from _____________ to His church in:
______________;
_____________;
_______________;
And _______________
3. (Ch 3)
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Letters from _____________ to His church in:
_____________;
___________________;
And _______________
B. (Ch 4-7)
The scroll with seven _____________
1. (Ch 4)
God is on His _____________!
2. (Ch 5)Worthy is the _____________ to open the scroll!
3. (Ch 6)
The Lamb opens ______ seals
4. (Ch 7)
The 144,000 and the great ________________
C. (Ch 8-11)
The seven trumpets of _______________
1. (Ch 8)
The Lamb opens the _______ seal;
The first four trumpets of _______________
2. (Ch 9)
The fifth and sixth _______________ of judgment
3. (Ch 10)The mighty angel with the little _____________
4. (Ch 11)
The seventh trumpet of _______________
II. (Ch 12-22)
The Deeper ________________ Background
The Christ and His _____________;
Persecuted by the dragon (_____________);
And his ______________;
But Christ and His church are _________________!
A. (Ch 12-14)
The woman and the male Child _________________
1. (Ch 12)
The _____________;
The _____________;
And the _____________
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2. (Ch 13)
The beast from the _____________;
And the beast from the _____________
3. (Ch 14)
The Lamb and a great _________________ upon Mount Zion
B. (Ch 15 & 16)
The seven bowls of _____________
1. (Ch 15)
Seven angels and seven golden _____________
2. (Ch 16)
Seven bowls of _____________ poured out
C. (Ch 17-19)
The fall of the great harlot and the _____________
1. (Ch 17)
The great _____________;
And the scarlet _____________
2. (Ch 18)
The fall of ______________
3. (Ch 19)
Christ the warrior _____________;
The fall of the _____________;
The false ______________;
And their _____________
D. (Ch 20-22)
Satan _______________;
The final _______________;
And beautiful descriptions of _____________
1. (Ch 20)
Satan _______________;
The final _______________
2. (Ch 21)
A beautiful description of _____________
3. (Ch 22)
Another beautiful description of _____________
Reserved for the _______________!
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Chapter 4 – (God Is On His Throne!)Verse 1(An Open Door & Booming Voice)
1. What John saw and heard:
2. What Jesus said:
Verses 2 & 3(The Throne In Heaven)
1. Focus upon the words “throne” and “thrones”:
2. What is the significance of the throne?
a. 1 Chron 16:31
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b. Psa 93:1
c. Psa 96:10
d. Psa 99:1
3. Remember the overall theme for our study.
Verses 4 & 5(Around And From The Throne)
1. 24 thrones around God’s throne
2. And 24 elders
a. Rom 2:28,29
b. Gal 3:26-29
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c. Gal 6:16
3. Description of the elders
a. Clothed in white robes
(1) Symbolizes _____________
(2) Rev 1:5
(3) Rev 3:4
(4) Rev 7:9
(5) Rev 7:13,14
b. Crowns of gold on their heads
(1) First, symbolizes _____________
(a) 1 Cor 9:25
(b) 2 Tim 4:6-8
(c) 1 Pet 5:4
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(d) James 1:12
(e) Rev 2:10
(2) Second, symbolizes _______________________________________________
(a) Rev 1:6
(b) 1 Pet 2:9
(c) 2 Tim 2:12
4. From the throne
a. Lightning, thunder, and voices
b. Symbolize two things:
(1). First,
(a) Ex 19:16
(b) Ex 20:18
(c) Joel 3:16
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(2). Second,
(a) Psa 18:13,14
(b) 1 Sam 2:
(c) 1 Sam 7:10
5. Before the throne
a. Seven lamps of fire burning
b. The seven spirits of God
c. Notes on 1:4,5Verses 6-8(Four Living Creatures)
1. Notice:
2. Possibly:
a. Gen 3:24
b. Ezek 1:1-5
c. Ezek 10:15
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d. Ezek 10:20
e. Ezek 11:22
f. Psa 80:1
g. 1 Kgs 8:6,7
3. Description
4. Full of eyes in front and in back
5. One was like a lion
6. One was like a calf (literally a bullock or an ox)
7. One was like the face of a man
8. One was like a flying eagle
9. Many believe that these characteristics partially describe our awesome God!
a.
b.
c.
d.
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10. Each creature had six wings and was full of eyes around
11. They do not rest day or night
12. How they address the One on the throne
a. First, “Holy, holy, holy”
(1) Ex 15:11
(2) Isa 6:3
(3) 1 Pet 1:14-16
b. Second, “Lord”
(1) Strong – supreme in authority; master
(2) Thayer - title of honor expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants greet their master
(3) Isa 45:18
c. Third, “God”
(1) Strong – Deity; the supreme Divinity
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(2) Thayer – spoken of the only and true God
d. Fourth, “Almighty”
(1) Strong – all-ruling; absolute and universal sovereign
(2) Thayer – ruler over all
(3) Gen 17:1-3
(4) 2 Cor 6:18
e. Fifth, “Who was and is and is to come!"
(1) Eternal!
(a) Psa 90:2
(b) Psa 102:24-27
(c) Psa 103:17,18
13. What an awesome God we are blessed and privileged to serve and worship!
a. Isa 46:9,10
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b. Isa 45:22
Verses 9-11(Worship of the One on the Throne)
1. Initiated by the four living creatures.
2. Notice what they offered to God.
a.
b.
c. And
3. What a great example for you and me when we assemble together to worship God!
4. They were joined by the 24 elders.
5. Notice what they did.
a.
b.
c.
d.
(1)
(2)
(3) And
6. These actions and words probably represent the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
7. What characteristics and actions of God motivated the living creatures and elders to worship God like that?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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e. Gen 1:1
f. Ex 20:11
g. Psa 33:6-9
h. Isa 40:26
i. Isa 40:28
j. Jer 32:17
k. Rom 11:36
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Chapter 5 – (Worthy Is The Lamb!)5:1-4(The Scroll In God’s Right Hand)
Verse 11. Notice John’s description of the scroll.
a. “written inside and on the back”
b. “sealed with seven seals.”
Verse 21. Observe the strong angel’s question.
Verses 3 & 41. The answer and John’s response.
5:5-7(The One Worthy To Open The Scroll)
Verse 51. One of the elders told John not to weep.
2. There was one who prevailed to loose the seven seals and open the book.
a. “_________________”
b. Strong’s – _____________; conquer; get the victory
c. Thayer – ______________; carry off the victory
d. Vincent – _______________
3. Observe how that One was ________________.
4. First, “the _____________ of the tribe of Judah” (Emphasis added)
a. Gen 49:9
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1) Judah described as a _____________.
2) Heb 7:14
b. Gen 49:101) “Shiloh” comes
2) “Shiloh” means _________________!
a) Isa 9:6,7
b) Col 1:20-23
3) Several _____________ associated with Shiloh
4) “______________”
a) Heb 1:8
5) “_______________”
a) Gal 6:2
6) “And to Him shall be the ________________ of the people.”
a) Deut 18:18,19
b) Acts 3:22,23
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c) Heb 5:9
5. Second, the One who prevailed is described as, “the _____________ of David”
a. Isa 11:1
b. Isa 11:10
1) Rom 15:12
c. Rom 1:3
d. Rev 22:16
Verses 6 & 71. Behold what John _____________.
2. A _____________!
a. The word “Lamb” was used 22 times in Revelation to refer to our _______________!
3. “as though it had been _____________”
4. This is our Lord Jesus, who loved you and me so much that He _____________ for us!
a. Mt 20:28
b. Jn 1:29
c. Jn 15:13
d. Gal 1:3,4
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e. Gal 2:20
5. “having seven _____________”
a. Horns in Scripture often refer to power and _______________.
1) 1 Sam 2:10
2) 2 Sam 22:3
3) Psa 18:2
b. As we have seen, the number 7 symbolizes ___________________.
c. Thus, the symbolism here represents Jesus’ complete power and _______________!
1) Mt 28:18
6. “and seven _____________, which are the seven Spirits of God”
a. A clear reference to the __________________.
b. Acts 10:38
7. So in verses 5 & 6, Jesus is symbolized by two ______________.
a. First, as a _____________.
1) Representing power, ________________
2) A _____________!
3) Indeed, the King of _____________.
4) And the Lord of _____________!
5) Rev 17:14
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b. Second, as a _____________.
1) Representing a ________________
2) Our great __________________!
c. This is also an amazing fulfillment of _______________!
1) Zech 6:12,13
2) Heb 8:1
3) Heb 10:12,13
8. Please observe verse 7.
9. We see Jesus taking the scroll out of the right hand of the _____________.
10. Why was He _____________to do that?
11. He _____________that right!
12. By prevailing, ________________!
13. By being the _____________and the _____________!!
5:8-14(The Lamb Is Praised)
5:8-10(By The 4 Living Creatures And The 24 Elders)
1. Notice what happened when Jesus took the scroll from the _____________.
2. The 4 creatures and 24 elders ________________ before our Savior!
3. Observe what they _____________.
a. And what they _____________.
4. They had _____________.
5. In the Old Testament, _____________were used for several things.
a. To offer _____________to God
1) Psa 33:2
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b. And to express thanksgiving and _____________to Him.
1) Neh 12:27
6. Before we proceed, it’s important to notice how some abuse this description of a figurative scene ________________.
7. They argue that this description authorizes us to use mechanical __________________ of music to accompany our singing of spiritual songs today.
8. First, as we have seen, this rich book is filled with ________________.
9. Thus, we should recognize the ________________ represented by the mention of harps.
10. As we just saw from Scripture, those harps ________________ three things in this context.
a. _____________ that we owe Jesus;
b. ___________________ to Him;
c. And __________ because of what He has done for us.
11. Second, this is a scene from _____________.
12. It is not an example of what Jesus _______________ us to do on _____________.
13. Third, as we have studied, Jesus commands us to do all we do by His ________________ (Col 3:17).
14. His authority is found in the ____________________, not the Old Testament (Heb 8:6-13; 9:15-17).
15. In His New Testament, He only authorizes us to _____________ spiritual songs (Eph 5:19; James 5:13).
16. We have absolutely no ________________ from Jesus to accompany our singing of such songs with mechanical instruments of music!
17. To do so is to add to His word and thus to __________ against Him (Gal 1:6-10).
18. The 4 creatures and 24 elders also had golden bowls full of ______________.
19. By inspiration, John made it clear that this was also _______________ language.
20. The bowls of incense symbolize the ______________ of the saints!
Verses 9 & 101. The elders and creatures sang a _____________.
2. It was a song of _____________ to Jesus, the Lamb of God!
3. They identified Him as the only One who was _____________ to take the scroll and to open its seals.
4. First, because He was _____________!
5. That is, He laid down His precious _____________ for us!
6. Second, He made it possible for you and me to be _______________ to God.
7. By His soul-cleansing _____________! (1 Pet 1:18,19)
8. How widely is that _________________ available?
9. To _____________ person in this world!
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10. Third, our Redeemer is worthy because He made it possible for us to be kings and __________ to our God.
11. That begins when our sins are first washed away with the _____________ of Christ (1:5,6).
12. Fourth, our great Savior is worthy because He made it possible for us to _____________ with Him on earth.
13. That reign begins when we are united, raised up, and made to sit together with Jesus in the _______________ places (Eph 2:4-6).
14. That happens when we are _______________ into Christ Jesus (Col 2:12,13).
15. And if we endure faithfully and obediently to the end, we will live and reign eternally with Him in _____________ (2 Tim 2:11,12)!!
16. Truly, God’s Lamb is _____________!
17. And we are richly blessed to have Him as our Savior, Redeemer, Advocate, and ___________ _____________!!
5:11,12(The Lamb Is Praised By Many Thousands Of Angels)
1. John heard the sound of many _____________ around the throne.
2. "_____________ is the Lamb who was slain”!
3. The angels said the Lamb is worthy of __________ things.
a. _____________;
b. _____________;
c. _____________;
d. _______________;
e. _____________;
f. _____________;
g. And _______________.
5:13,14(The Lamb And Father Praised)
1. That praise was offered by _____________ creature everywhere!
2. Here is what John heard them _____________:
a. _______________;
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b. _____________;
c. _____________;
d. And _____________.
3. To Him who sits on the throne (the _____________).
4. And to the Lamb (_____________).
5. _______________ and ever!
6. The four living creatures said, “_____________!”
7. That should be our _______________ also!
8. Observe what the 24 _____________ did next.
9. They _________________ Him who lives forever and ever!
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Chapter 6 (Six Seals Opened And The Results)
6:1-8 (The Four Horses And Their Riders)
I. ______________ in each case:
A. First, the Lamb _____________ a seal.
B. Second, one of the living creatures cries, “_____________”.
C. Third, a horse and _____________ are described.
D. Fourth, an additional _____________ or symbols are used to picture the meaning of the horse and rider.
6:1,2 (First Seal – White Horse And Rider)I. As we have seen, here is what _____________ often symbolizes in Scripture (notes 3:5):
A. _____________;
B. ____________________;
C. And ______________.
II. This rider probably symbolizes our Lord Jesus Christ and His glorious _____________.
A. Rev 19:11-13
III. Notice how He is :
A. First, with a _____________:
1. Symbolizes an offensive spiritual weapon to pierce _______________________;
2. _____________ of the Spirit (Eph 6:17);
3. Sharp, two-edged _____________ out of His mouth (Rev 1:16).
B. Second, a _____________ was given to Him:
1. Symbolizes ______________ (notes 4:4,5).
2. His ______________ victory through His death, resurrection, and ascension back to Heaven.
a. Heb 2:9
b. Dan 7:13,14
c. Eph 1:20-23
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3. His _______________ victory in the end over death and all other enemies.
a. Rev 17:14
b. 1 Cor 15:24-26
C. Third, He “went out conquering and to ______________”.
D. This certainly doesn’t represent _______________ warfare.
1. 2 Cor 10:3-5
E. Instead, it symbolizes ________________ warfare.
F. Jesus conquering __________________ through His faithful servants.
G.Christians obeying His command to take the _____________ to the whole world.
H. ______________ souls through courageous preaching and living of that powerful, soul-saving message!
1. Jer 20:8,9
2. Jer 23:29
3. Rom 1:16
4. Acts 2:36,37
5. Acts 6:7
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6. Acts 11:19-21
7. Acts 12:24
8. Acts 19:20
9. Phil 1:12-14
10. Phil 4:22
11. 2 Tim 2:8,9
12. Col 1:5,6
6:3,4 (Second Seal – Red Horse And Rider)I. This horse is pictured as being _____________ red.
II. Please notice how the _____________ is described.
III. First, it was granted to him, “to take _____________ from the earth”.
IV. Second, that people would _____________ each other.
A. The word translated “_____________” is significant.
B. sphazo
C. Strong’s – to butcher (for a ________________); slaughter.
D. Thayer – slay, ________________, butcher; put to death by violence.
E. By inspiration, John had previously used this special word to refer to the death of our beloved _____________.
1. Rev 5:6
2. Rev 5:9
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3. Rev 5:12
F. The apostle also used this word to refer to the death of _________________.
1. Rev 6:9
2. Rev 18:24
V. Third, the rider was given a _____________.
VI. What do these things ________________?
VII. It appears this is a description of violent __________________ against Christians.
VIII. Christians who have the ______________ to take the Gospel to others.
A. Striving to win souls by piercing people’s _____________ with the sword of the Spirit, God’s word.
IX. That fits the ________________ context.
X. As described in our study of the ____________ _horse and its rider.
XI. Thus, the fiery red color of this second horse may describe the blood of ______________.
XII. Those who loved Jesus enough to _____________ for Him and His glorious cause.
XIII. Remember ______________!
XIV. A Christian in _______________ (2:13).
XV. Jesus described this brother as, “My faithful _____________, who was killed among you”.
XVI. Also, remember ______________!
XVII. This understanding also fits the _____________ context of the rest of the New Testament.
XVIII. Here is what God makes clear in the _____________ context.
A. __________________ often follows faithful and courageous preaching and living of the Christ’s message.
B. Mt 5:10-12
C. Mt 10:34-39
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D. 1 Pet 3:14-18
E. Acts 3:12-16
F. Acts 4:1-3
G.Acts 4:17-20
H. Acts 5:17-21
I. Acts 5:27-29
J. Acts 5:40-42
K. 1 Thes 1:2,3
L. 1 Thes 1:8,9
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M.1 Thes 2:14-16
N. 1 Thes 3:1-4
O.2 Thes 1:3-10
6:5,6 (Third Seal – Black Horse And Rider)I. Black often _________________:
A. _____________;
B. _______________;
C. _____________
II. Notice what the rider had in his _____________.
III. A pair of _____________.
IV. Often used to weigh _____________.
V. A voice cried out: “A quart of _____________ for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius;”
VI. A quart of wheat represented a _____________ supply of that food for one person.
VII. A denarius was the average wage for _____________ work.
VIII. So these were very ________________ conditions for some people.
IX. Just to feed one person for a day, it took _____________ wages.
X. What if a man had a _____________?
XI. What about other living _______________?
XII. In sharp contrast, oil and wine were available for those who could _____________ them!
XIII. Clearly then, God was not talking about _____________ conditions!
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XIV. Then what was He _________________?
XV. This appears to describe _______________ discrimination against Christians.
XVI. That was a form of __________________ against those faithful to the Christ.
A. Heb 10:32-34
XVII. Many of them were _____________ in terms of this world’s goods.
A. Rev 2:9,10
XVIII. In addition, they were forbidden to _____________ and sell.
XIX. Unless they gave up their ______________ to our Redeemer (Rev 13:16,17).
XX. Brief ______________:
A. _____________ horse and rider:
1. Jesus and His glorious _____________
2. Carried out by His faithful followers ________________ His Gospel
3. Conquering by winning _____________
B. _____________ horse and rider.
1. __________________ which follows that preaching
2. Christians __________________
C. _____________ horse and rider.
1. More __________________
2. Economic _______________
3. And economic _____________________
6:7,8 (Fourth Seal – Pale Horse And Rider)I. “pale” – literally, ________________-green
II. __________________:
A. _____________;
B. ______________;
C. _____________
III. In this case, the rider was _____________.
IV. His name – _____________!
V. _____________ followed him.
VI. Recall what we have studied about the meaning of the Greek word _____________.
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B. Place (state) of _______________ souls;
C. Realm of the _____________;
D. Thus, it is the unseen place where our spirit will go __________________, while awaiting the resurrection (Lk 16:19-31).
VII. Obviously then, there is a close _________________ between Death and Hades.
VIII. But please also recall what we learned in Rev 1:18.
IX. Jesus has the _____________ of Death and Hades.
X. That means He has power and ________________ over them.
XI. That gives each _______________ Christian the following:
A. _____________;
B. ______________;
C. _______________;
D. _____________;
E. _____________;
F. And ______________!
XII. Next, we read that power or ________________ was given to Death and Hades.
XIII. That authority was given over, “a _____________ of the earth”.
XIV. That is, only ______________ authority was given to Death and Hades.
XV. It was obviously limited by _____________, who has all authority (Mt 28:18).
XVI. The authority was, “to _____________”.
XVII. To kill by _____________ means.
A. These four means seem to impact both _________________ and non-Christians.
B. Throughout ______________.
XVIII. First, by the _____________.
A. This symbolizes ______________.
XIX. Second, by _____________.
A. This symbolizes ______________.
B. Famine that often accompanies or follows ______________.
XX. Third, by _____________.
A. Death by other _____________.
B. Possibly symbolizing infectious, epidemic _______________.
XXI. And fourth by __________________ of the earth.
A. One example – Christians being thrown to the _____________!
XXII. By inspiration, ______________ used similar language.
A. Ezek 14:21,22
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XXIII. This description of death by these four methods is definitely _______________.
XXIV. But it is _______________!
XXV. And here is something our all-wise God wants you and me to constantly be _____________ of.
A. The brevity and ___________________ of life on this Earth!
B. 1 Sam 20:3
C. Job 14:1
D. Psa 39:4-7
E. Psa 144:4
F. Psa 90:12
G.James 4:13-15
H. Heb 9:27
XXVI. Here is something else our loving God wants you and me to always keep in ____________.
A. He will ultimately give us the ______________over death.
XXVII. If we remain _______________ to Him!
A. Psa 34:19
B. Psa 37:39,40
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C. Psa 91:2-6
D. Psa 91:14-16
E. 2 Cor 1:9,10
F. 2 Tim 3:10,11
G.2 Tim 4:17,18
H. 1 Cor 15:57
6:9-11 (Fifth Seal Opened)
Verse 9I. Notice what John saw when Jesus opened the _____________ seal.
II. He saw _____________.
III. They were under the _____________
IV. An altar reminds us of the __________________ offerings in the Old Testament.
A. Lev 4:6,7
B. Lev 17:11
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V. These precious souls had offered their lives as a ________________ to God!
A. Acts 20:22-24
B. Acts 21:13
C. 2 Tim 4:6
VI. Indeed, they had been, “_____________”.
A. That is, __________________! (sphazo)
VII. _____________had they been slaughtered?
A. First, for the __________________.
1. ________________ it;
2. And _______________ tightly to it
B. Second, for the ________________ which they held.
1. These brethren not only believed and held ______________ to God’s word.
2. They also _____________ it to others.
3. Even at the cost of their _____________!
Verse 10I. These precious souls cried out for God to take _____________.
II. To execute ________________.
III. Vengeance against those who shed _____________________.
A. Lk 18:1-8
IV. God is the only one capable of taking ________________ properly!
A. Rom 12:19
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V. Clearly, these disciples wanted God and His holy cause _________________!
VI. They did not want the wicked to appear to ______________.
A. Psa 94:1-3
VII. These disciples wanted God’s ____________________ and justice to shine brightly before all.
VIII. That required the wicked to be judged, ________________.
IX. That would show that God is the “_____________ and true” one!
Verse 11I. The _______________ to their cries in several steps.
II. First, a white _____________ was given to each martyr.
III. __________________:
A. _____________;
B. ____________________;
C. And ______________
IV. Second, they were told to _____________ a while longer.
A. These martyred souls were in a state of blessed _____________!
B. They were to _____________ in that blissful state.
C. Until God was ready to execute vengeance and _______________!
V. Third, before God did that, more faithful Christians would be _______________.
6:12-17 (Sixth Seal Opened – The Day Of The Lamb’s Wrath)
6:12-15a (Graphic Description Of That Day)
I. We must remember that this book is filled with vivid ________________.
II. In that symbolism, we see the _____________ to the martyrs’ cries.
III. Answer - the _____________________ is pictured!
IV. That is the time when God’s complete ________________ will be executed.
V. Vengeance against and ___________________ of all who are rebellious and disobedient.
VI. That includes those who shed the _____________________ of His faithful children!
VII. God used such _________________ language in the Old Testament.
VIII. He did that to prophesy His ___________________ of sinful people.
A. Isa 13:1
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B. Isa 13:9-13
C. Ezek 32:1,2
D. Ezek 32:7,8
IX. In :12-15, the ___________________ of God’s final judgment is described.
X. Through use of the number _____________ again.
XI. More specifically, seven impacts upon the _______________ (:12-14).
A. Pictured as being violently _____________.
XII. And impact upon seven categories of _____________ (:15).
A. Described as being in immense _____________.
B. Clearly on the part of those who are _____________.
XIII. Let’s notice that ___________________ in more detail.
XIV. First, seven impacts upon the _______________.
A. A great _________________;
B. Sun became _____________;
C. Moon became like _____________;
D. Stars _____________ to the Earth;
E. Sky ______________;
F. Every _______________ moved out of its place;
G.Every _____________ moved out of its place
XV. Second, the impact of God’s final judgment upon seven categories of _____________.
A. _____________;
B. _____________ men;
C. _____________ men;
D. _________________;
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E. _____________ men;
F. Every _____________;
G.Every _______________
6:15b-17 (The Reaction Of People)
I. Notice what these seven categories of people are pictured as _____________.
II. Trying to _____________ themselves.
III. In _____________.
IV. And in the rocks of the ________________.
V. Also, _______________ to the mountains and rocks.
VI. Asking those dead objects to fall on them and _____________ them.
VII. _____________ them from whom or what?
VIII. The one who sits on the throne (the _____________).
IX. And from the wrath of the _____________!
X. In the great day of the Lamb’s wrath, will these people succeed in _____________?
XI. “and who is able to _____________?"
A. Psa 76:7
B. Isa 13:6
C. Joel 2:11
D. Zep 1:14
E. Rom 2:5-11
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Chapter 7(God’s Servants Sealed; A Great Multitude Standing Before The Throne)I. Before we begin our analysis of this thrilling chapter, let’s put things in __________________.
II. In Chapter 5:
A. John saw a scroll with seven _____________.
B. The scroll was in God’s _________________.
C. There was only One who was _____________ to open the scroll.
D. And to loose its _____________.
E. He is the Lion of the tribe of _____________.
F. The Root of _____________.
G.The _____________ who had been slain.
H. Clearly, He is our Lord and Savior, Jesus the _____________!
III. In Chapter 6 :A. The Lamb opened ______ of the seven seals.
B. The first four seals were symbolized by _____________ and their riders.
1. _____________ horse and its rider:
a. Jesus and His glorious _____________
b. Carried out by His faithful followers ________________ His Gospel
c. Conquering by winning _____________
2. ___________ horse and its rider:
a. __________________ which follows that preaching
b. Christians __________________
3. _____________ horse and its rider:
a. More __________________
b. Economic _______________
c. And economic _____________________
4. _____________ horse and its rider:
a. _____________ by four means:
1) _____________
2) _____________
3) Death (possibly ________________)
4) Wild _____________ of Earth
C. Then when the fifth seal was opened, John saw something under the _____________.
D. It was the souls of those who had been _____________!
1. For the _____________ of God!
2. And for the _____________ of their testimony!
3. Those martyrs cried with a _________________:
a. “How _____________, O Lord…”228
b. “Until You judge and _____________ our blood…?”
E. When the Lamb opened the sixth seal, there was more vivid ________________.
F. In that symbolism, we see the _____________ to the cries of those martyrs.
G. The answer was a picture of the final _______________.
H. That is the time when God’s complete ________________ will be executed.
I. Vengeance against and condemnation of all who are rebellious and __________________.
J. That includes those who shed the innocent blood of His faithful _______________!
K. No one, no matter how rich, powerful, or famous can _____________ on that day!
L. Chapter 6 ended with the following _______________ statement:
1. "For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to _____________?"
2. God revealed the _____________ to that question in the next chapter!
M. As chapter 7 begins, here is what we might _____________:
1. A record of the Lamb opening the _____________ seal.
N. However, that is not what the Holy Spirit guided the apostle John to _____________!
O. Instead, the Spirit moved John to see and record a _____________.
P. That vision consisted of _____ parts.
1. First, the sealing of the servants of God on _____________.
2. Second, John saw a great ________________ which no one could number.
3. They were standing before God’s _____________ and before the Lamb.
4. Clothed with ______________ robes.
5. Those are the people who will be able to _____________ in the day of the Lord’s wrath!
6. That vision was revealed to ________________ faithful, persecuted Christians in John’s day.
7. And all faithful, persecuted Christians _____________!
Q. Now, let’s ______________ that beautiful vision in more detail.
7:1(Four Angels)I. Those angels are described as standing at the four corners of the _____________.
II. That is clearly not a reference to the Earth being _____________!
III. Instead, it symbolizes the four major points on a ______________.
IV. That is, north, south, east, and _____________.
A. 1 Chron 9:23,24
V. Here in Revelation, this language seems to symbolize the _____________ Earth.
VI. Those angels are pictured as holding or restraining the _____________ over all the Earth.
VII. Obviously, God gave them that _____________.
VIII. In verse 2, we learn that those winds were going to do _____________.
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IX. In other Scriptures, God is described as using _____________ as follows:
A. _________________;
B. ___________________;
C. __________________.
1. Jer 49:35-37
2. Jer 51:1
3. Jonah 1:2-4
X. Those angels are pictured as having ________________ from God.
XI. To restrain _________________ of the wicked temporarily.
XII. Until God had done something to ______________ His people from such punishment!
7:2,3(Another Angel)I. He had the _____________ of the living God.
II. This angel _________________ the other four angels.
A. Clearly, he did that by God’s ________________.
III. He told the other angels not to do _____________ through the symbolic winds.
IV. Until the servants of God had been _____________.
V. The seal would be, “on their ________________”.
VI. Please keep in mind the _________________ language throughout this book.
VII. Thus, it appears to me that this was not a ______________ seal on their foreheads.
VIII. Then what does this seal ________________?
IX. Let’s begin with Thayer’s definition of the Greek word translated “_____________”.
A. “that by which anything is ________________, proved, or authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof)”.
B. Three earthly examples of a _____________:
1. First, a king’s signet ring or _____________stamped on a document.
a. Indicating its __________________.
2. Second, the seal of a __________________ serving the same purpose.
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3. Third, a brand on cattle, indicating who the _____________ is.
X. But how does God confirm, prove, or ___________________ anything?
A. Of course, He does that through His _____________!
XI. With that in mind, let’s notice several ways in which God used the word translated “_____________” in Scripture.
XII. I believe these ways _____________ to what we are studying in Revelation.
XIII. First, a seal was used as _________________ from tampering.
A. Dan 6:16,17
B. Mt 27:65,66
C. Rev 5:1
XIV. Second, the word “seal” was used to indicate ________________.
A. Song 8:6
XV. Third, a seal indicated __________________.
A. Esther 3:12
B. 2 Tim 2:19
XVI. Let’s ______________ what we see in these Scriptures.
XVII. Here is what I believe God sealing His servants _________________.
A. First, His providential _________________.
1. From _____________?
2. From the impending condemnation and punishment of ______________.
3. Condemnation and punishment symbolized by the harmful _____________ (:2).B. Second, God’s seal symbolizes ________________ of His servants.
1. Those ________________ with the precious blood of the Christ!
2. Those who choose to _____________ Him.
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3. 1 Cor 6:20
4. 1 Pet 1:18,19
5. Titus 2:14
6. Jn 12:26
7. Col 3:23,24
8. Col 4:12
C. Third, God’s seal symbolizes certification of the __________________ of His servants.
1. God does that certification through His _____________.
2. As His faithful servants choose to _____________ that wonderful word.
3. Phil 1:10
4. 1 Tim 1:5
5. 2 Tim 1:5
6. 1 Pet 1:22
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XXVIII. As stated previously, I don’t believe this seal is a ______________ stamp on the forehead of God’s servants.
XXIX. Then what does that _____________ mean to you and me today?
XXX. What ___________________ us from others in the world?
A. According to God, how should you and I _____________?
B. How should we indicate that we are His genuine, sincere _______________?
XXXI. By way of ________________ application, please consider the following Scriptures.
A. First, we consider it an honor to be God’s _______________!
1. Rev 14:1
2. 1 Jn 3:1-3
3. Jn 1:12
4. Rom 8:16,17
5. Gal 3:26,27
B. Second, we consider it a privilege to wear the _____________ of Jesus!
1. Rev 22:3,4
2. Acts 11:26
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3. Acts 26:28
4. 1 Pet 4:16
5. James 2:7
C. Third, we are not ______________ of Jesus or His words!
1. Mk 8:38
2. 2 Tim 1:8
3. 2 Tim 1:12
D. Fourth, one of our key characteristics is _____________.
1. 1 Jn 4:7,8
2. Mk 12:30,31
3. Jn 14:21-23
4. Psa 119:97
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5. Mt 5:44
E. Fifth, we realize that God expects us to be a _____________ in a world filled with darkness.
1. Prov 4:18
2. Mt 5:16
3. Jn 3:19
4. Jn 8:12
5. Jn 12:46
6. Eph 5:8-11
7. Phil 2:15,16
8. 1 Jn 1:5-7
XXXII. There are other ways in which God expects us to ________________ from the world, but these should suffice for now.
XXXIII. In verses 4-17, God described the righteous from two different ___________________.
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A. First, in verses 4-8:
1. God’s _______________;
2. On _____________;
3. _____________ by God;
4. ______________
B. Second, in verses 9-17:
1. A great ________________ that no one could number;
2. Before the _____________ and the Lamb;
3. Clothed with _____________ robes.
XXXIV. Let’s dig more _____________ into these thrilling verses.
7:4-8(144,000 Sealed)I. John heard the number of God’s servants who were _____________.
II. The number was ______________.
III. They are described as being, “…of all the _____________ of the children of Israel…”
IV. Please recall that this book is filled with _________________ language.
V. With that fact in mind, here is something that is _____________ to me and others.
VI. God does not expect us to take this number and description ________________.
VII. First, we see exactly the __________________ twelve times (12,000).
A. And those 12,000 only come from twelve specific “_____________”.
B. How ______________ does that seem to you?
VIII. Second, the listing of the tribes is not the _____________ as found most frequently in the Old Testament.
A. For example, _____________ is listed first instead of Reuben (Gen 35:22ff; Gen 49:3ff; Ex 1:1ff).
B. In addition, the tribes of Ephraim and _____________ are not listed.
IX. Here is a third reason to conclude that God does not expect us to take the number 144,000 ________________.
X. That number is found again in Chap ______.
A. Rev 14:1
B. Rev 14:4
XI. Based upon those facts and Scriptures, something is _____________ to me.
A. God does not expect us to take the number 144,000 ________________!
XII. Nor is it literal that all the righteous were taken from just those tribes of _____________.
XIII. Then what does this figurative language ________________?
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XIV. In the Old Testament, there were ______ tribes of Israel.
XV. In the New Testament, there were ______ apostles.
XVI. 12 (OT) X 12 (NT) = ________.
XVII. Next, the number 1,000 symbolizes a great ________________ in Scripture.
A. Deut 1:11
B. Deut 7:9
C. Psa 50:10
XVIII. 144 X 1,000 = __________.
XIX. What _________________ can we draw from these facts and Scriptures?
XX. The number 144,000 in verse 4 is _________________.
XXI. It represents those faithful, _______________ ones who will be saved throughout history.
XXII. Those who lived under the _______ Testament.
XXIII. And those who lived under the _______ Testament.
7:9,10(John Saw A Great Multitude)I. No one could _____________ that multitude (except God)!
II. Please notice the composition of that ________________.
III. It consisted of _____________ from all:
A. ______________;
B. _____________;
C. ______________;
D. And ______________.
IV. Where were they _______________?
A. Before the _____________ (of God);
B. And before the _____________.
C. Thus, in _____________!
V. How were they ______________?
A. With _____________ robes.
B. Symbolizing _____________;
C. ____________________;
D. And ______________!
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VI. What did they have in their _____________?
A. _____________ branches.
B. Symbolizing _____________;
C. And ______________;
D. Lev 23:39,40
E. Jn 12:12,13
VII. What were they crying out _____________?
A. "________________ belongs to our God who sits on the throne,”
B. “and to the _____________!"
C. Oh, how you and I should thank and _____________ our Father and our Lord Jesus!
D. For ________________;
E. And all other ________________!
1. Psa 3:8
2. Psa 37:39
3. Psa 68:19
4. Isa 43:11
5. Jonah 2:9
6. Psa 92:1
7. 1 Cor 15:57
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8. 2 Cor 2:14
9. 2 Cor 9:15
10. Eph 5:20
7:11,12(Those Around The Throne)I. Notice who was around God’s _____________.
A. The _____________;
B. The _____________;
C. And the four living ________________.
II. Observe what they ___________.
A. Fell on their faces before the _____________;
B. And _________________ God!
III. Watch what they ___________.
A. First, “___________”!
1. They _____________ with the thanks and praise.
2. Offered by the _______________ (:10).3. Thanks and praise for ________________.
4. Made possible by the _____________.
5. And the ___________.
B. Second, they attributed the following to our ___________.
C. ______________ and ever!
1. _______________;
2. _____________;
3. _____________;
4. ___________________;
5. _____________;
6. _____________;
7. And _____________!
D. Please see your notes on 5:12-14.
7:13,14(Two Questions And An Answer)I. One of the elders asked John two ________________.
II. First, "___________ are these arrayed in white robes,”
III. Second, “and _____________ did they come from?"
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IV. It appears that the elder did not expect an _____________ from the Apostle.
V. Instead, he was drawing John’s attention to the _________________ of the questions.
VI. The apostle’s reply: "Sir, _________ know."
VII. The elder’s _____________ consisted of several parts.
VIII. First, those in white robes had, “come out of the great __________________…”
A. That is, they had faithfully and obediently _______________.
B. Overcome the tribulations associated with being a _____________ of God, a Christian.
1. Jn 16:33
2. Acts 14:22
3. Rom 5:3,4
4. 2 Thes 1:4
C. Second, they had _____________ their robes.
D. “And made them white in the _____________ of the Lamb.”
E. Oh, how we ought to thank and praise God for the soul-cleansing power of Jesus’ _____________!
1. Rev 1:5
2. Acts 22:16
7:15-17(A Beautiful Description Of Heaven!)I. Please notice the _____ word in verse 15.
II. “________________”
III. That word indicates some ______________ for those who die faithful to our Redeemer.
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V. First, having the privilege and joy of being before the _____________ of God!
VI. Second, ______________ Him night and day.
VII. In His _____________.
A. Rev 21:22
VIII. Third, having Him _______________ among us.
IX. Fourth, no more _____________;
X. Fifth, no more _____________;
XI. Sixth, no more intense and burning heat from the __________.
XII. Seventh, the Lamb shall _______________ us.
A. Please ponder the _____________ of that statement!
B. The _____________ shall shepherd us.
1. Jn 10:11
2. Jn 10:14
3. 1 Pet 2:21-25
XIII. Eighth, the Lamb will lead the redeemed to living fountains of _____________!
A. Symbolizing eternal _____________;
B. Everlasting ______________;
C. And perpetual _____________!
XIV. And ninth, our gracious, “God will wipe away every _____________ from their eyes."
XV. What a beautiful place _____________must be!
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Chapter 8(Seventh Seal Opened; Preparation For Sounding The Seven Trumpets)
I. As we begin this chapter, let’s put things in __________________.
II. In Chapter 6, Jesus the Lamb opened ____ of the seven seals on the scroll in God’s right hand.
III. In Chapter 7, John mentioned four _____________.
A. They were pictured as holding back _____________.
B. Winds that were going to do _____________.
C. Harm to the _____________
D. To the _____________
E. And to the _____________
F. The angels were to restrain the harmful winds until God’s servants were _____________.
G.Then, God’s servants were _____________.
H. And Chapter 7 ended with a beautiful picture of _____________.
I. A picture intended to encourage and _________________ God’s faithful servants.
J. And to prepare them for persecution and ________________.
IV. In Chapter 8, we will see the following things unfold before our eyes.
A. The _____ seal opened.
B. Seven angels given seven _______________.
C. ______________ of the saints come before God.
D. The first ____ trumpets sounded.
E. The trumpets symbolize God’s ________________ against the rebellious.
F. An angel announced that even _____________ woes were coming to the rebellious inhabitants of the earth.
G.Those woes would occur when the last ____ trumpets were sounded.
H. The record of the last three trumpets is found in Chapters ________.
8:1(The Seventh Seal)
I. The Lamb opened the ____ seal.
II. There was ______________ in Heaven for about half an hour.
III. Possibly to emphasize that something very ______________ was about to happen.
IV. Or possibly to emphasize the importance of paying ________________ to what God was about to reveal.
A. Hab 2:20
B. Zeph 1:7
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C. Zech 2:13
V. Or possibly an indication that God’s ears are open to the ______________ of His saints (:3,4).A. 2 Chron 7:15
B. Prov 15:8
C. Prov 15:29
D. 1 Pet 3:12
8:2-6(Preparation For Sounding The Seven Trumpets)
8:2(Seven Angels)
I. They stood before _____________.
II. Clearly ready to do His _____________.
III. Each was given a ______________.
8:3-6(The Angel With The Golden Censer)
I. This angel was given much ______________.
II. He offered it with the ______________ of all the saints.
III. The incense, along with the prayers of the saints, ascended before _____________.
IV. It is possible that the incense symbolized the intercession of _____________.
A. Rom 8:34
B. Heb 4:14-16
C. Heb 7:25
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V. Next, the angel filled the censer with _____________.
VI. Then he threw the fire to the _____________.
A. I believe the phrase, “________________” is figurative in this context.
B. Symbolizing ______________, rebellious people
C. ______________ of God
D. Rev 3:10
E. Rev 6:10
VII. There were noises, thunderings, lightnings, and an _________________ (:5)!VIII. This appears to symbolize God’s powerful _______________ to the prayers of His saints!
A. 2 Sam 22:7-9
B. 2 Kgs 20:1-6
C. Psa 18:13
D. Psa 34:15
E. Isa 29:6
F. Isa 30:30
G.Acts 12:5
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H. Acts 12:12
I. James 5:16-18
IX. What a blessing it is to be able to _____________ to God!
A. Through His beloved _____________!
B. To know that God _____________ our prayers.
C. And responds ________________ when it is best.
D. When we are striving to keep His ___________________
E. When our requests are in accordance with His _____________.
F. And when we meet His other _________________!
1. Mt 21:22
2. 1 Jn 3:22
3. 1 Jn 5:14
X. Next, the seven angels prepared to sound the seven _______________ (:6).XI. Please consider the following background information about the use of _______________ in
the Old Testament.
XII. One use was to _____________.
XIII. Warn of impending _____________
XIV. Or coming ________________ from God
A. Ezek 33:3-6
B. Jer 6:1
C. Hos 8:1245
D. Joel 2:1
XV. In addition, such judgments from God are frequently His means of encouraging people to _____________.
A. Isa 9:11-13
B. Isa 42:22-25
C. Jer 5:1-3
D. Hos 7:8-10
E. Amos 4:6-9
F. Hag 2:17
G.Heb 12:9-11
XVI. Furthermore, God is grieved when people refuse to heed such judgments and ___________.
A. Lam 3:31,32
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B. Ezek 18:23
C. Ezek 18:30-32
D. Ezek 33:11
E. Lk 19:41
XVII. Finally, as we study the trumpets, please keep in mind the ________________ throughout Revelation.
A. I believe the figurative language in Chapter 8 does not indicate events at any specific point in _____________.
B. Or any particular _______________ in the world.
C. Instead, God is referring to His judgments _________________ history.
D. And in ________________ of the world.
8:7-12(The First Four Trumpets)
8:7(First Trumpet – Vegetation Struck)
I. Notice what happened when the _____ angel sounded.
A. There was _____________.
B. And _____________
C. Mingled with _____________
D. They struck the _____________.
II. This language reminds us of God’s judgments upon ______________.
A. Ex 9:22-26
III. Here in Revelation, please notice the _____________ of the hail and fire.
IV. One third of the _____________ were burned up!
V. We will see something in the ______________ of each trumpet being sounded.
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VII. I believe we can draw several __________________ from that fact.
VIII. First, the results of the trumpets don’t symbolize the _____________ judgment.
A. On that day, _____________ physical things will be totally destroyed.
B. 2 Pet 3:10,11
IX. Second, these are just ______________ judgments.
X. Judgments intended to encourage people to _____________ of their wickedness.
8:8,9(Second Trumpet – Seas Struck)I. Notice what John saw when the _____ angel sounded.
II. He observed something like a great ________________ burning with fire.
III. In Scripture, such descriptions of _________________ symbolize several things.
A. Great ______________;
B. And _________________ from God.
C. Job 9:4-6
D. Ezek 38:19,20
E. Nahum 1:5,6
F. Mal 1:3-5
IV. That which looked like a burning mountain was thrown into the _____________.
A. One third of the _____________became blood.
B. One third of the _______________________ in the sea died.
1. Again, this is similar to God’s judgments upon ______________.
2. Ex 7:19,20C. And a third of the _____________ were destroyed.
1. Probably affecting _______________.
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2. And _______________ activity.
V. So thus far, God’s judgments are pictured
as ________________:
A. Plants upon _____________;
B. The _____________, sea creatures, and ships.
8:10,11(Third Trumpet – Rivers and Springs Struck)
I. A great _____________ fell from Heaven, burning like a torch.
II. Instead of the sea, the star fell on _____________ water sources.
A. _____________;
B. And ______________ of water.
III. John said the name of the star was _______________.
IV. God mentioned _______________ several times in the Old Testament.
V. It was often associated with the _____________ consequences of several actions:
A. _______________;
B. _____________________;
C. And other ___________________.
D. Deut 29:16-18
E. Jer 9:13-15
F. Jer 23:14,15
VI. What was the _____________ of the star falling upon the rivers and springs?
A. A third of the waters became _______________.
B. Many men _____________ from the water.
C. Because it was made _____________.
8:12(Fourth Trumpet – Sun, Moon, and Stars Struck)I. One third of the _____________was struck.
II. One third of the _____________
III. And one third of the _____________
IV. One third of them were _______________.
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V. Also, one third of the _____________ did not shine.
VI. And likewise the _____________.
VII. God has used such imagery to symbolize His ________________ in the past.
A. Ex 10:21,22
B. Isa 13:9-11
C. Joel 3:14-16
VIII. In summary, here is what was ________________ affected by the first four trumpets.
A. The _____________;
B. The _____________;
C. _____________ and streams;
D. And the sun, moon and _____________.
IX. In other words, _____________ of God’s creation!
8:13(Announcement Of Coming Woes)
I. John heard an _____________.
II. The angel was flying through the midst of _____________.
III. He spoke his message with a _____________ voice.
A. Demonstrating ________________ from God.
B. Speaking so all could hear _____________.
IV. His message: “Woe, woe, _____________”!
V. Not just one woe, but _____!
VI. The angel pronounced the woes against the inhabitants of the _____________.
VII. Again, symbolizing those who are _________________.
VIII. The ______________ of God.
IX. _____________ did the angel pronounce those woes?
X. Because of the blasts of the trumpets of the three ________________ angels.
XI. That says something clearly about the sounding of the _____________ three trumpets.
XII. They would symbolize even much _____________ calamities than the first four!
XIII. The chapter closes with the angel saying the last three trumpets were about to __________.
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