1. Revelation 19-20 Return of the King

2. Revelation 19 Revelation 19:11-16 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. And the one sitting on the horse was named Faithful and True. For he judges fairly and then goes to war. 12 His eyes were bright like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him, and only he knew what it meant. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God.

3. Revelation 19 Revelation 19:11-16 14 The armies of heaven, dressed in pure white linen, followed him on white horses. 15 From his mouth came a sharp sword, and with it he struck down the nations. He ruled them with an iron rod, and he trod the winepress of the fierce wrath of almighty God. 16 On his robe and thigh was written this title: King of kings and Lord of lords.

4. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate Obscurity Isaiah 52:3 He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him Isaiah 52:3 He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him

5. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory

6. Matthew 24:26 "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. 27 "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. 27 "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory

7. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory Came in Isolation John 1:11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. John 1:11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

8. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory Came in IsolationReturns with a great host

9. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory Came in IsolationReturns with a great host Mocked as a false king

10. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory Came in IsolationReturns with a great host Mocked as a false kingHonored as the true King

11. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory Came in IsolationReturns with a great host Mocked as a false kingHonored as the true King Appeared to be defeated

12. First and Second Comings of Christ 1 st Coming2 nd Coming Deliberate ObscurityUnmistakable Glory Came in IsolationReturns with a great host Mocked as a false kingHonored as the true King Appeared to be defeated Triumphed completely Same Jesus – Two different purposes. Mark 10:45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Mark 10:45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Revelation 19:13 He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. Revelation 19:13 He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

13. Revelation 19 Revelation 19:17-18 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, shouting to the vultures flying high in the sky: "Come! Gather together for the great banquet God has prepared. 18 Come and eat the flesh of kings, captains, and strong warriors; of horses and their riders; and of all humanity, both free and slave, small and great."

14. Revelation 19 Revelation 19:19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army.

15. Revelation 19 Revelation 19:20-21 And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone. 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse, and all the birds were filled with their flesh. 2 nd Coming:  Defeat of the Beast and his army 2 nd Coming:  Defeat of the Beast and his army

16. Revelation 19 Revelation 19:20-21 And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone. 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse, and all the birds were filled with their flesh. 2 nd Coming:  Defeat of the Beast and his army  Rescues Believers living at this time 2 nd Coming:  Defeat of the Beast and his army  Rescues Believers living at this time Matthew 24:31 And He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. Matthew 24:31 And He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

17. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom Revelation 20:1-4 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed;

18. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom Revelation 20:1-4 after these things he must be released for a short time. 4 Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image...and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. Matthew 19:28 And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 19:28 And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

19. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom  True Justice and peace. Isaiah 2:4 And He will judge between the nations, And will render decisions for many peoples; And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they learn war. Isaiah 2:4 And He will judge between the nations, And will render decisions for many peoples; And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they learn war.

20. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom  True Justice and peace.  Under the direct teaching of Christ. Isaiah 2:2-3 Now it will come about that In the last days The mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains...And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD...That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." Isaiah 2:2-3 Now it will come about that In the last days The mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains...And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD...That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." Isaiah 11:9 For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:9 For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

21. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom  True Justice and peace.  Under the direct teaching of Christ.  Nature no longer destructive. Isaiah 11:6-8 And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, And the leopard will lie down with the young goat... and a little boy will lead them... The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den. Isaiah 11:6-8 And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, And the leopard will lie down with the young goat... and a little boy will lead them... The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den.

22. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom  True Justice and peace.  Under the direct teaching of Christ.  Nature no longer destructive.  Mortality, but no illness. Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say, "I am sick" Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say, "I am sick" Isaiah 65:19-20 And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more. "No longer will babies die when only a few days old. No longer will adults die before they have lived a full life. No longer will people be considered old at one hundred! Isaiah 65:19-20 And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more. "No longer will babies die when only a few days old. No longer will adults die before they have lived a full life. No longer will people be considered old at one hundred!

23. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom  True Justice and peace.  Under the direct teaching of Christ.  Nature no longer destructive.  Mortality, but no illness.  A Party and celebration. Isaiah 25:6-9 6 The LORD of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples on this mountain; A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow, And refined, aged wine. 7 And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which is over all peoples, Even the veil which is stretched over all nations. Isaiah 25:6-9 6 The LORD of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples on this mountain; A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow, And refined, aged wine. 7 And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which is over all peoples, Even the veil which is stretched over all nations.

24. Revelation 20 – The Millennial Kingdom  True Justice and peace.  Under the direct teaching of Christ.  Nature no longer destructive.  Mortality, but no illness.  A Party and celebration. Isaiah 25:6-9 8 He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord GOD will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For the LORD has spoken. 9 And it will be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation." Isaiah 25:6-9 8 He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord GOD will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For the LORD has spoken. 9 And it will be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation." Revelation 19:9 And the angel said, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb." Revelation 19:9 And the angel said, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb." Revelation 3:20 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.

25. Conclusions  God is in control, and will deal with injustice, suffering and sin.  No matter environment people are in, it is their heart attitude that is important. Revelation 20:7-10 When the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison, and will come out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth... And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone Revelation 20:7-10 When the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison, and will come out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth... And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone

26. Revelation 19-20 – Return of the King  Questions?  Comments?  Experiences?