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RevelaRevelationtionChapter 1, Chapter 1, verses 1 - 9verses 1 - 9
Imagery ofImagery ofRevelationRevelation
1.Why are we looking 1.Why are we looking at Revelation?at Revelation?
never have
blessing
inspired relevan
tresistance
prophetic
revelation
2. What does “soon” 2. What does “soon” mean in Revelation?mean in Revelation?For the time is near (soon) when all these things will happen. Revelation 1:3
Thousand years like a dayPsalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8
Andre CrouchAndre Crouch
“Soon and very soon,
we are going to see
the King...”
2. What does “soon” 2. What does “soon” mean in Revelation?mean in Revelation?
Alpha Alpha CentauriCentauri
4.37 light 4.37 light years awayyears away
At 36,000mph it will At 36,000mph it will take 78,000take 78,000years for NASA’s years for NASA’s New Horizons New Horizons Spacecraft toSpacecraft toget to Alphaget to AlphaCentauri.Centauri.
2. What does “soon” 2. What does “soon” mean in Revelation?mean in Revelation?
Categories of how people Categories of how people interpret Revelation:-interpret Revelation:-
1. Revelation predicts in detail the course of human history till the Second Coming of Jesus.
2. Revelation reflects the general principles of history.
3. Revelation addresses only what was happening in John’s day.
4. Revelation addresses only the end time.5. Combinations of the above approaches!
2. What does “soon” 2. What does “soon” mean in Revelation?mean in Revelation?Arnold FruchtenbaumArnold Fruchtenbaum “The word soon
(shortly)simply means that once the day of fulfilment comes, there will be no delay in its execution.”
3. Who wrote it?3. Who wrote it?
Er.... John?
Words from
Jesus.
4. Who did he write it 4. Who did he write it to?to? Seven churches.Seven churches.
ORIGINS (Part 2)ORIGINS (Part 2)
Creation Speaks
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earth.earth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
There are 7 Hebrew words in this There are 7 Hebrew words in this first sentence of the Bible and 28 first sentence of the Bible and 28 (4x7) letters.(4x7) letters.
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earth.earth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
The first 3 words add up to 14 The first 3 words add up to 14 letters.letters.The last 4 words add up to 14 The last 4 words add up to 14 letters.letters.
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earth.earth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
The 4The 4thth and 5 and 5thth words have 7 words have 7 letters.letters.The 6The 6thth and 7 and 7thth words have 7 words have 7 letters.letters.
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earth.earth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
Three key words: Three key words: God, Heaven & Earth have 14 God, Heaven & Earth have 14 letters.letters.
90 1 40 290 1 40 2
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
The first, last & middle two letters add The first, last & middle two letters add up to133 = 19 x 7up to133 = 19 x 7
90 5 400 6 40 5 400 1 40 1 1 2 400 290 5 400 6 40 5 400 1 40 1 1 2 400 2
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earth.earth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
The first & last letters of all 7 words add up The first & last letters of all 7 words add up to1393 = 199 x 7to1393 = 199 x 7
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the
earth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
The introduction (v1 & 2) contains 21 Hebrew words.
The conclusion (ch2 v1-3) contains 35 words.
The introduction (v1 & 2) contains 21 Hebrew words.
The conclusion (ch2 v1-3) contains 35 words.
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
Earth - 21 times in the passage.God - 35 times in the passage.
Earth - 21 times in the passage.God - 35 times in the passage.
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
Seven days of creationSeven “and it was so”Seven “God saw that it was good.”
Seven days of creationSeven “and it was so”Seven “God saw that it was good.”
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
Seven impliescompleteness, perfection or totality.Seven impliescompleteness, perfection or totality.
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
What about the untranslated word in the middle?
What about the untranslated word in the middle?
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
It’s the first & last letters of Hebrew alphabet: aleph & tau.(In Greek: alpha & omega – the first and the last)
Oh... and this word occurs seven times in the creation story!
It’s the first & last letters of Hebrew alphabet: aleph & tau.(In Greek: alpha & omega – the first and the last)
Oh... and this word occurs seven times in the creation story!
In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the
earthearth.
in beginning
in beginning
the earththe earth
andand the heaven
s
the heaven
s
created
created
GodGod
And in Revelation 1, the Lord God Almightyis described as the First and the Last!And in Revelation 1, the Lord God Almightyis described as the First and the Last!
5. Who are the5. Who are the seven churches?seven churches?
Churches die if they fail to connect with Churches die if they fail to connect with the younger generations.the younger generations.
Great Aunt Great Aunt Mildred, Mildred, ““big sister” to big sister” to Cyril.Cyril.
Churches die if they fail to connect with Churches die if they fail to connect with the younger generations.the younger generations.
Mildred, Cyril Mildred, Cyril and me!and me!
Some churches are wiped out Some churches are wiped out because of persecutionbecause of persecution..Islamic State destroy 1800 year old church in Mosul, Iraq.Islamic State destroy 1800 year old church in Mosul, Iraq.
Some churches die out for spiritual Some churches die out for spiritual reasons –reasons –apostasy, neglect of truth or core apostasy, neglect of truth or core issues of faith.issues of faith.
Will CCF still be here in Will CCF still be here in 20 years?20 years?
6. What’s in a Greeting?6. What’s in a Greeting?Dear Sir,It has come to myattention...
G. Howdy - ...
6. What’s in a Greeting?6. What’s in a Greeting?V4-6A message of grace, peace and love from Father, Son & Holy Spirit.Reminder about who Jesus is!This letter is GOOD NEWS!
7. So what... for us 7. So what... for us today?today?
William C. ResslerWilliam C. Ressler
Message from GodBlessing
Warning
Focus on Jesus!Hope of a new Heaven & Earth
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