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Beatitudes in Revelation Revelation 1:1-3

Beatitudes in Revelation Revelation 1:1-3. Introduction-1. The Greek word, makarios , is used several times in the book of Revelation The same word used in the first part of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” The nine sayings found there are often referred to as the beatitudes

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Beatitudes in Revelation Revelation 1:1-3

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  1. Beatitudes in RevelationRevelation 1:1-3

  2. Introduction-1 • The Greek word, makarios, is used several times in the book of Revelation • The same word used in the first part of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” • The nine sayings found there are often referred to as the beatitudes • Because this word in Latin is beatitudo

  3. Introduction -2 • Jesus used this word to describe those who would be His disciples • The word means fortunate, happy, and enjoying the favor of God • That favor and happiness comes from possessing the qualities used in the “Sermon on the Mount” and here • All right thinking people want to be happy and enjoy Divine favor • Lest us examine three of the beatitudes in the Revelation this afternoon

  4. Blessed is He who Reads-1 • At the very beginning his Revelation John wrote, Blessed is he who reads the words of this prophesy- V3A • This does not refer to our reading the scriptures, though there is great benefit in doing so • It refers to one who would publicly read this book to others • There were many christians in the 1stcentury who could not read • They could only know God’s word from a verbal communication of it

  5. Blessed is He who Reads--2 • This public reading was similar to preaching • It is a great privilege and blessing to help others know God’s word- Rom. 10:14-15 • Today most people can read the Bible for themselves, but there are still many who have not heard the gospel in its purity and its completeness • We need to seek and to use opportunities to communicate God’s word to others

  6. Blessings in Knowing God’s Word-1 • There are great blessings in knowing all of the scriptures 1. The psalmist said it is a “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”- Psa 119:105 2. The gospel is God’s power to save all people- Rom. 1:16 3. It warns us of dangers that lie ahead • The Revelation warned christians about persecutions that were shortly to come upon them

  7. Blessings in Knowing God’s Word-2 4. God’s word corrects us when we stray from the right way- II Tim. 3:16 5. It encourages us and gives us comfort in times of trial and sorrow- II Cor. 1:3-4 6. It gives us hope in Christ- Tit. 1:2I Thess. 4:18 7. It enables us to comfort others in their sorrow- 8. It can furnish us for every good work- II Tim. 3:17

  8. Blessed are they who Hear and Keep-1 • Each of the seven letters to the churches contains the exhortation- “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit say to the churches.” • To hear means more than to allow the sound of words to fall on our ears • It means to heed, consider and to pay attention to what is heard • Many people have heard the words of Christ and His apostles without benefit- Mt. 13:14

  9. Blessed are they who Hear and Keep-2 • Because of a lack of interest, prejudice or devotion to sin or error • We must hear with a desire to know and understand God’s word- Lk. 8:18 • Hearing and keeping are joined together in this beatitude • This thought is repeated throughout the scriptures • Those who enjoy God’s favor are those who put into practice what they hear

  10. Blessed Are those who Hear and Keep-3 • Hearing provides an opportunity to know what God expects of us • So that we can do those things that will please Him • Hearing also brings responsibility to the hearer • To evaluate and to act upon what he/she has heard • Jesus said that those who do as he taught would be blessed- Jn. 13:17

  11. Blessed Are those who Hear and Keep-4 • God’s word demand’s a response- Isa. 55:11 • One will either believe and obey it or reject it • To fail to obey God’s word is to reject it • Those who reject it are going to be judged by the words they have rejected- Jn. 12:48 • Hearing God’s word is of no benefit with obeying it- Jas. 1:22 • Hearing without keeping only condemns the hearer- Lk. 12:47

  12. A Similar Beatitude-1 • Found at the end of the Revelation • It contains the promise typically associated with the beatitudes • “Blessed are those who do His commandments,”- Rev. 22:14 • Promises guaranteed: • Entrance into the holy city • Which represents Heaven • The home of the saved- 21:24

  13. A Similar Beatitude-2 2. The right to the tree of life • The tree from which Adam and eve were barred because of their sin- Gen. 3:22 • Which represents eternal life • These promises should encourage us to remain faithful so that we can enjoy them in the future • Are you keeping God’s commandments this afternoon?

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