Revelation 1 John’s Vision of the Glorified Christ

Review from Last Week The Apostle John is on the Island of Patmos, having been exiled there on account of the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus. The Apostle John is on the Island of Patmos, having been exiled there on account of the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus. Messengers from 7 churches in Asia Minor are sent to minister to him there. Messengers from 7 churches in Asia Minor are sent to minister to him there. John receives revelation from Christ to send back to these churches concerning: John receives revelation from Christ to send back to these churches concerning: the things which he has seen the things which are the things which shall take place after these things (1:19).

The Prologue of the Apocalypse (Rev 1:1-8) Preface (1:1-3) Preface (1:1-3) Address and Doxology (1:4-6) Address and Doxology (1:4-6) Greeting is from both John and the Triune Godhead. Greeting is from both John and the Triune Godhead. Christ is listed last and His work expounded upon. Christ is listed last and His work expounded upon. The faithful witness The faithful witness Firstborn of the dead Firstborn of the dead Ruler of the kings of the earth Ruler of the kings of the earth Doxology – praise to Christ for His love and work on our behalf. Doxology – praise to Christ for His love and work on our behalf. The Theme of the Book (1:7-8) The Theme of the Book (1:7-8)

John’s Vision of the Glorified Christ John’s Commission to Write (1:9-20) John’s Commission to Write (1:9-20) The first commission to write (1:9-11) The first commission to write (1:9-11) The source of the commission (1:12-16) The source of the commission (1:12-16) One like a Son of Man (cf. Dan 7:13-14; Mark 13:26) One like a Son of Man (cf. Dan 7:13-14; Mark 13:26) Robe reaching to the feet and golden girdle (cf. Rev 15:6) Robe reaching to the feet and golden girdle (cf. Rev 15:6) Head and hair white like white wool, like snow (cf. Dan 7:9) Head and hair white like white wool, like snow (cf. Dan 7:9) Eyes like a flame of fire Eyes like a flame of fire Feet like gleaming bronze that has been caused to glow in a furnace Feet like gleaming bronze that has been caused to glow in a furnace Voice like the sound of many waters (cf. Ezek 43:2) Voice like the sound of many waters (cf. Ezek 43:2) Holding in His right hand 7 stars Holding in His right hand 7 stars From His mouth proceeds a sharp, two-edged sword (cf. Isa 11:4) From His mouth proceeds a sharp, two-edged sword (cf. Isa 11:4) Appearance like the sun shining in its strength Appearance like the sun shining in its strength JUDGEJUDGE

The Commission Restated and Amplified (1:17-20) John’s reaction (v. 17a) John’s reaction (v. 17a) Christ’s encouragement and command (vv. 17b-19) Christ’s encouragement and command (vv. 17b-19) Explanation of the seven stars and seven lampstands (v. 20) Explanation of the seven stars and seven lampstands (v. 20)

Next Week: Revelation 2 Letters to the Seven Churches