Seven Beatitudes of Seven Beatitudes of RevelationRevelation

““Seven” in Revelation Seven” in Revelation

7 Letters (1:4,11)7 Letters (1:4,11) 7 Stars (1:20)7 Stars (1:20) 7 Golden Candlesticks 7 Golden Candlesticks

(1:20)(1:20) 7 Spirits of God (3:1; 4:5; 7 Spirits of God (3:1; 4:5;

5:6)5:6) 7 Seals (5:1,5)7 Seals (5:1,5) 7 Horns and 7 Eyes on the 7 Horns and 7 Eyes on the

Lamb (5:6)Lamb (5:6) 7 Angels (8:6; 15:6-8) 7 Angels (8:6; 15:6-8)

7 Thunders (10:3,4)7 Thunders (10:3,4) 7 Horns with 7 Crowns on 7 Horns with 7 Crowns on

the Red Dragon (12:3)the Red Dragon (12:3) 7 Heads on the Beast 7 Heads on the Beast

(13:1; 17:7)(13:1; 17:7) 7 Plagues (15:6,8) 7 Plagues (15:6,8) 7 Vials (15:7; 16:1; 17:1; 7 Vials (15:7; 16:1; 17:1;

21:9)21:9) 7 Kings (17:10)7 Kings (17:10) 7 Mountains (17:9)7 Mountains (17:9)

Beatitude #1Beatitude #1

Revelation 1:3 - Blessed is he who reads Revelation 1:3 - Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.written in it; for the time is near.

Beatitude #1Beatitude #1Read, Hear and KeepRead, Hear and Keep

It is not enough to just It is not enough to just readread and and hearhear – this is a mere – this is a mere intellectual acknowledgement of God’s words and intellectual acknowledgement of God’s words and instructionsinstructions

We must also We must also keepkeep those things written those things written– Luke 11:27,28Luke 11:27,28– James 1:22-25James 1:22-25

We must determine to persevere and continue to remain We must determine to persevere and continue to remain faithfulfaithful– Ephesians 6:13Ephesians 6:13– Revelation 2:10Revelation 2:10

Beatitude #2Beatitude #2

Revelation 14:13 - Then I heard a voice Revelation 14:13 - Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me; “Write: ‘Blessed from heaven saying to me; “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”them.”

Beatitude #2Beatitude #2Dying in the LordDying in the Lord

Fact: We all must dieFact: We all must die– Hebrews 9:27Hebrews 9:27

But, how can death be considered a blessing?But, how can death be considered a blessing?

It is if we It is if we “die in the Lord”“die in the Lord”– Psalm 116:15Psalm 116:15

We will have We will have “rest from our labors, and our works will “rest from our labors, and our works will follow”follow”– 2 Timothy 4:6-82 Timothy 4:6-8– Colossians 3:23-25Colossians 3:23-25

Beatitude #3Beatitude #3

Revelation 16:15 – “Behold, I am coming as Revelation 16:15 – “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”they see his shame.”

Beatitude #3Beatitude #3Jesus is the JudgeJesus is the Judge

Jesus is coming to judgeJesus is coming to judge– Romans 14:9-11Romans 14:9-11– 2 Corinthians 5:102 Corinthians 5:10

Where is the blessing?Where is the blessing?– It is the results of It is the results of watchingwatching and and keepingkeeping– Luke 21:36Luke 21:36– 2 Timothy 1:132 Timothy 1:13– Hebrews 10:23Hebrews 10:23

Beatitude #4Beatitude #4

Revelation 19:9 - Then he said to me, Revelation 19:9 - Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”God.”

Beatitude #4Beatitude #4The Marriage Supper of the LambThe Marriage Supper of the Lamb

The Parable of the Wedding FeastThe Parable of the Wedding Feast– Matthew 22:1-14Matthew 22:1-14

Lessons to learnLessons to learn– Consider the invitation as the most important element Consider the invitation as the most important element

and consider it a privilege to receive an invitationand consider it a privilege to receive an invitation– We must conduct ourselves as honorable members of We must conduct ourselves as honorable members of

Christ’s churchChrist’s church– Understand that if we don’t, the invitation will be taken Understand that if we don’t, the invitation will be taken

awayaway

Beatitude #5Beatitude #5

Revelation 20:6 - Blessed and holy is he Revelation 20:6 - Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

Beatitude #5Beatitude #5Escape from the Second DeathEscape from the Second Death

Faithful Christians will not face the Faithful Christians will not face the second deathsecond death

What is the second death?What is the second death?– Revelation 20:12-15Revelation 20:12-15

How can we be assured of safety?How can we be assured of safety?– 1 Peter 2:91 Peter 2:9– 2 Timothy 2:122 Timothy 2:12– Romans 6:1-6Romans 6:1-6

Beatitude #6Beatitude #6

Revelation 22:7 - “Behold, I am coming Revelation 22:7 - “Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”of the prophecy of this book.”

Beatitude #6Beatitude #6Keep the WordKeep the Word

Revelation 21 provides us a glimpse of what Revelation 21 provides us a glimpse of what heaven must be like.heaven must be like.

Who will be those who enter and receive its Who will be those who enter and receive its blessings?blessings?– Luke 11:27,28Luke 11:27,28– Ecclesiastes 12:13Ecclesiastes 12:13

Beatitude #7Beatitude #7

Revelation 22:7 - Blessed are those who do Revelation 22:7 - Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.through the gates into the city.

Beatitude #7Beatitude #7Final RewardFinal Reward

Brother W. W. Otey coined the phrase: “Genesis 3 Brother W. W. Otey coined the phrase: “Genesis 3 is the tree of life lost; Revelation 22 is tree of life is the tree of life lost; Revelation 22 is tree of life regained! regained!

There will never be a higher, better destination for There will never be a higher, better destination for us to seek than that of heaven. God created man us to seek than that of heaven. God created man and the Garden of Eden for him. That didn’t work and the Garden of Eden for him. That didn’t work out to well. Now, he has prepared a new dwelling out to well. Now, he has prepared a new dwelling place for us with Him in His home.place for us with Him in His home.– John 14:1-6John 14:1-6

Seven Beatitudes of Revelation Seven Beatitudes of Revelation

Revelation 22:16,17 - “I, Jesus, have sent Revelation 22:16,17 - “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” And the David, the Bright and Morning Star.” And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.the water of life freely.