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And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Revelation 21:1-5 (KJV)

Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:1-5 (NIV)

L15: all chp questions; BOL project; EC Review PA 1 4

Listening Revelation 4 Revelation 5 Revelation 6 Revelation 7 As it was delivered to them 5

Journaling Chapters 13 & 14 are the great middle pillars of the story. Combined with Revelation 12, they tell the story of the conflict beginning in heaven and the war moving to our shores with the resultant aftermath. How does the different outcomes (think training of soldiers/disciples/followers) reveal the chasm between the two powers at war? What kind of war is this? What’s it about? Don’t forget to get your Journal up to date! 6

WAR OF WORSHIP IN REVELATION The Issue: Worship Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ Matt 4:10 A King’s Seal is determined by three things: 1) Name 2) Title & 3) Dominion. These three elements are found in the Fourth Commandment. 1) Name: The LORD, 2) Title: Made (or Creator), 3: Dominion: Heaven & Earth, The Sea and all that in them is.

WAR OF WORSHIP IN REVELATION The Contenders for Worship: The True & False Godhead Counterfeit of the Father: 1. Like the Most High (Isa 14:12-14) 2. Receives worship (Rev 13:3) 3. Works through other beasts Work of the Father: 1. IS THE Most High (Rev 4:11) 2. Receives worship (Rev 4:9) 3. Works through Son & Spirit Dragon - Satan Father Sea Beast Counterfeit of the Son: 1. Looks like Dragon (Rev 12:3; 13:1) 2. Receives authority from Dragon (Rev 13:2) 3. Receives fatal wound (Rev 13:3) 4. Receives life again (Rev 13:3) 5. Has a work for 42 months (Rev 13:5) 6. Is worshipped by the world (Rev 13:4) Work of the Son: 1. Looks like Father (John 14:9; Dan 7; Rev 1) 2. Receives authority from Father (Matt 28:18) 3. Receives fatal wound (Rev 5:6) 4. Receives life again (Rev 5:9) 5. Has a work for 42 months (Dan 9:27) 6. Is worshipped by the world (Rev 5:12-14) Sea Beast – Organized Religious State Son Land Beast Counterfeit of the Holy Spirit: 1. Takes up work of the Sea Beast (Rev 13:12) 2. Points people to Sea Beast (Rev 13:12) 3. Calls fire down from heaven (Rev 13:13) Work of the Holy Spirit: 1. Takes up work of Christ (John 16:7) 2. Points people to Christ (John 16:13) 3. Calls fire down from heaven (Acts 2:1-3) Land Beast – Political State with “religiousity” Holy Spirit

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Listening Revelation 13 Revelation 14 Revelation 15 Revelation 16 As it was delivered to them 11

Journaling These chapters move again through a series of seven consecutive event periods with ever increasing catastrophic outcomes. There is a “lull” in chp 20 (which we will come back to) and then the story wraps up in 21-22. Reflect on the events so far. What might the “time of the end” be like? What might heaven be like? What are the last “images” of Himself Jesus leaves us with? Don’t forget to get your Journal up to date! 12

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Dream big when thinking about what satan is actually trying to keep you from and what you stand to lose 17

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