The Revelation of Jesus Christ!

Introduction to the Revelation (1:1-3)Grace & Peace from God to the 7 Churches

(1:4-6)Grace & peace from the Triune God.Christ is listed third and His work expanded upon.

The faithful witnessFirstborn of the deadRuler of the kings of the earth

Doxology – praise to Jesus Christ for His love and work on our behalf.

The Theme of the Book (1:7-8)

A Vision of Jesus Christ(Rev 1:1-20)

Christ’s Command to Write (1:9-11) A Vision of the Glorious Christ (1:12-16)

One like a Son of Man (cf. Dan 7:13-14; Matthew 24:30)Robe reaching to the feet and girded with a golden sash

(cf. Rev 15:6)Head and hair white like white wool, like snow (cf. Dan

7:9)Eyes like a flame of fire (penetrating vision to see all

things cf. 2:18)Feet like burnished bronze made to glow in a furnace (cf.

Rev. 2:18)Voice like the sound of many waters (cf. Ezek 43:2)Holding in His right hand 7 stars (Sovereignty and

protection)From His mouth comes a sharp, two-edged sword (cf.

Rev. 2:12, 16)Appearance like the sun shining in its strength (Matt.

17:2)

John’s Vision of the Glorious Christ

JUDGE

John’s reaction (v. 17a)Christ’s encouragement and command (vv.

17b-19)Explanation of the seven stars and seven

lampstands (v. 20)

John’s Response to Seeing the Glorious Christ

Patmos: a rock covered, barren Island in the Aegean Sea

Patmos

Patmos

Patmos

Satellite View of Patmos

Satellite View of Patmos

Ephesus: Christian Center of the Roman Empire

Seven Churches of Revelation