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15. Revelation Seminars. The Mystery of God Proclaimed. Messages from Patmos for Today!. 15. Revelation Seminars. objectives. Demonstrate that heaven’s MESSAGE is a message of love. Show who God’s MESSENGERS have been and are today. 3. Discuss the ultimate rewards for God’s people.
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15 Revelation Seminars The Mystery of God Proclaimed Messages from Patmos for Today!
15 Revelation Seminars objectives • Demonstrate that heaven’s MESSAGE is a message of love. • Show who God’s MESSENGERS have been and are today. • 3. Discuss the ultimate rewards for God’s people. The Mystery of God Proclaimed
Revelation Seminars 15 Rev 10-11 - an interlude of encouragement! 1. The Message From Heaven Q1Whom did John see coming down from heaven? Revelation 10:1 AAnother mighty angel This angel bears the characteristics of Jesus Q A
Revelation Seminars 15 Q2What was the angel holding? Revelation 10:2 AAn open little scroll Here is a MESSAGE from Jesus! Q3Where did the heavenly messenger stand while bearing his message? Revelation 10:2 AHis right foot on the sea & left foot on the land! This MESSAGE is for all people!
Revelation Seminars 15 Q4In what three ways did the angel draw attention to the importance and truth of his message? A 1. Revelation 10:3 2. Revelation 10:3,4 3. Revelation 10:5,6 Q5What is the message of the little scroll? Revelation 10:6,7 A 1 “There will be no more delay” 2 “The mystery of God will be accomplished” The loud shout of a lion’s roar The voice of seven thunders The raising of his hand in oath
Revelation Seminars 15 2. The Messengers 1 John Q6What was John told to do with the message of heaven? Revelation 10:8,9 ATake & eat it! Q7What was John told he would experience upon taking the message of the scroll? Rev 10:9,10 ASweetness – then bitterness! Q8In spite of the bitterness, suffering and disappointments, what was John asked to do? Revelation 10:11 AEat & preach again - & again & again!
Revelation Seminars 15 2. The Messengers 1 John Q9John was told to preach again. He was given a measuring rod. What was he told to do with the measuring rod? Revelation 11:1 AMeasure the temple & altar - count worshippers In preaching again John was to give special attention to: 1.The TEMPLE 2. The ALTAR 3. The WORSHIPPERS
Revelation Seminars 15 2. The Messengers 1 John Q10John was to pay special attention to the GOSPEL MESSAGE and WORSHIPPERS. What was he to exclude? Revelation 11:2 AThe outer court Q11What will these Gentiles or unbelievers do? Revelation 11:2 ATrample on the holy city for 42 months Q12How long do unbelievers trample down believers and the truth of the gospel? Revelation 11:2 A For 42 months
Revelation Seminars 15 2. The Messengers 2 The Two Witnesses: 1260 DAYS—TRIBULATION Q13Even though they were trampled on and persecuted for "42 months" or "1,260 days," what were God's two witnesses given power to do? Revelation 11:3 AThey will prophesy for 1,260 days! Q14Who are the two witnesses? Revelation 11:4 AThe 2 olive trees & 2 lampstands God’s faithful messengers who proclaim the Gospel Message!
Revelation Seminars 15 2. The Messengers 2 The Two Witnesses: 1260 DAYS—TRIBULATION Q15What happens to those who defy these preachers and the GOSPEL MESSAGE they proclaim? Revelation 11:5 ADeath! Q16What power do the MESSENGERS of God have? Revelation 11:6 APower to stop rain, turn water to blood – and bring plagues!
Revelation Seminars 15 2. The Messengers 3 The Two Witnesses: LAST DAYS—TRIBULATION Q17As they finish their preaching, who rises to attack and kill the people of God? Rev 11:7 AThe Beast Q18Where are the MESSENGERS and the MESSAGE attacked and left dead? Rev11:8 AIn the streets of ‘Sodom & Gomorrah’ Q19What will the people of the world do when God's Word and God's people are cast down? Revelation 11:9,10 A Gloat & celebrate over their death!
Revelation Seminars 15 3. The Rewards Q20What will be the reward of God's faithful MESSENGERS who have suffered bitter persecution? Revelation 11:11,12 A 1 Revelation 11:11 They will be raised to life 2 Revelation 11:12 They will be caught up
Revelation Seminars 15 3. The Rewards Q21What will happen at the very hour of the ascension of the resurrected believers of MESSENGERS? Revelation 11:13 A 1 Severe earthquake 2 City collapses (Sodom & Gomorrah/Babylon) 3 Death
Revelation Seminars 15 3. The Rewards Q22The sounding of the seventh trumpet draws attention to the second coming of Jesus Christ. What will happen at that time? Revelation 11:18 A 1 The servants & saints of God will be rewarded 2 Those who destroy will be destroyed!
Revelation Seminars 15 quiz • Q true or false • The gospel can bring disappointments as well as blessing . • The message of the little books is: When the gospel has gone to all the world there will be no more delay! • 3. The majority of people love to hear about the Scripture, the Saviour, the Standard and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. • 4. Revelation 11 speaks of two periods of great tribulation. • Q yes/no/not sure • 5. Are you willing to be one of God’s MESSENGERS proclaiming God’s MESSAGE?
Revelation Seminars 15 QIn what ways do you think you could be one of God’s Messengers? How has God ‘shaped’ you? Spiritual gifts Heart passions Abilities Personality Experiences A NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com My Response...
15 Revelation Seminars The Mystery of God Proclaimed Messages from Patmos for Today!