1. John: In the Midst of the Church Revelation 1

2. The Church needs...  greater urgency for Christ’s return

3. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory ① commanding voice Exodus 19:16–17 So it came about on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunder and lightning flashes and a thick cloud upon the mountain...

4. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory ① commanding voice and a very loud trumpet sound, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled. And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain.

5. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory ① commanding voice Eugene Petersen The point of revelation is not to inform us about God but to involve us in God.

6. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory ① commanding voice ② priestly garments ③ glorious appearance

7. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He watches all his paths.

8. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, watching the evil and the good.

9. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory Numbers 6:24–26 The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.

10. The Church needs...  clearer vision of Christ’s glory ① commanding voice ② priestly garments ③ glorious appearance ④ celestial authority

11. The Church needs...  deeper appreciation of Christ’s presence  Humility  Assurance  Purpose

12. My Church needs...  greater urgency for My return  clearer vision of My glory  deeper appreciation of My presence

13. Application  Read Revelation 4-5  Observe  Worship

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