2. A new vision of Jesus ~ Revelation 1:9-18

3. A new vision of Jesus Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in his wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim -
In the light of his glory and grace.

4. A new vision of Jesus John receives the vision
spoiled for life on earth
banished to Patmos
not what he deserved, but it’s what he got
God can turn the worst of times into the best of times
John saw Jesus!

5. A new vision of Jesus
‘… among the lampstands was someone “like a son of man” …’ (13a)
Jesus - the God who is man
he saw the risen Christ with undiminished humanity

6. A new vision of Jesus
‘… dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash round his chest …’ (13b)
Jesus - the God who serves
he saw the reigning Christ with unrivalled majesty

7. A new vision of Jesus
‘… his head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow …’ (14a)
Jesus - the God who is all-wise
he saw the righteous Christ with unimpeachable character

8. A new vision of Jesus ‘… his eyes were like blazing fire …’ (14b)
Jesus - the God who sees all things
he saw the revealing Christ with unhindered scrutiny

9. A new vision of Jesus
‘… his feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace …’ (15a)
Jesus - the God who judges
he saw the relentless Christ with untarnished integrity

10. A new vision of Jesus
‘… his voice was like the sound of rushing waters …’ (15b)
Jesus - the God who reigns
he saw the regal Christ with unchallenged authority

11. A new vision of Jesus
‘… in his right hand he held seven stars …’ (16a)
Jesus - the God who controls
he saw Christ, the one with unequalled power

12. A new vision of Jesus
‘… out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword …’ (16b)
Jesus - the God who communicates
he saw Christ, the one who is infinitely resourceful

13. A new vision of Jesus
‘… his face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance …’ (16c)
Jesus - the God who is awesome
he saw the resplendent Christ with undimmed glory

14. A new vision of Jesus John melted in the Lord’s presence (17a)
Jesus touched him and reassured him (17b)
Jesus introduced himself as the ‘I am’

15. A new vision of Jesus Jesus is the all-sufficient one
Jesus is the all-victorious one
Jesus is the all-powerful one
‘God holds the key of all unknown and I am glad …’

16. A new vision of Jesus
take home message …
For this, I have Jesus!