3. Vision of Jesus Who Overcomes Fear (Revelation 1:9-20)
Week 3:
Vision of Jesus Who Overcomes Fear (Revelation 1:9-20)

4. The Apostle John
The posture John takes
In suffering
In the kingdom
In patient endurance
“Ours in Jesus”

5. The Apostle John
World of symbols
The posture John takes
In suffering
In the kingdom
In patient endurance
“Ours in Jesus”
Voice like a trumpet
Lampstands

6. Jesus among the lampstands
Vision of Jesus is present tense
“Son of Man” = He is Lord of the church
Among = His presence is in the church
Galatians 2:20- I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

7. Jesus among the lampstands
His robe = High Priest
He intercedes for the church

8. Hebrews 4:14-16
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

9. Jesus among the lampstands
His robe = High Priest
He intercedes for the church
His head and hair-
Age/wisdom
Purity, holiness
He purifies the church
Isaiah 1:18 “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

10. Jesus among the lampstands
His eyes- searching, penetrating sight, accurate vision
Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

11. Jesus among the lampstands
His feet-
Bronze throughout Scripture typifies judgement
Feet of the king typifies authority
He judges the church

12. Jesus among the lampstands
His voice-
Force, strength, and sheer volume
He commands/ instructs/ speaks to the church
In His right hand-
Right hand = power, authority, honor
He controls the church

13. Jesus among the lampstands
From His mouth-
Conquering King, warrior, and judge
Double-edged sword-
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double- edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

14. Jesus among the lampstands
From His mouth-
Conquering King, warrior, and judge
Double-edged sword
He protects the church
His face-
Glory, strength, revealing
He reveals Himself to the church

15. Matthew 17:1-9

16. John’s response
Reverential fear
Realization of his own humanity and sinfulness (Healthy)
Like Isaiah 6
Condemning fear
Condemnation and accusation (Sin)

17. Jesus’ affirmation
His touch (right hand)
Commanding “Do not be afraid”
“I am”
“…the first and the last”
“…the Living One”
“I hold the keys to death and Hades”
“Write, therefore…”