Church notes - 1st May 2022
Homegroup?
Proverbs 27:17
Hebrews 10:24, 25
1 Thessalonians 5:1
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:17 - 34
Revelation 1
Revelation - to pull back the veil.
What is God hiding?
A glimpse at what He's doing.
An encouragement in times of persecution.
Jesus in context of history.
Massive Changes
Island of Patmos
John was exiled to that island rather than martyred.
A glorious encouragement.
Alpha and Omega
He is sovereign over everything that happens.
vs 11
Four major divisions of interpretation.
Preterite - everything has already been fulfilled.
Historical - The predictions are in the process of fulfillment.
Futurist - All predictions are in the future.
Spiritual - The events described are only symbols of spiritual realities and struggles, without any literal or historical application.
vs 12, 13
Jesus among the Churches. He is among us.
Daniel 7 and 10
There are similarities in the descriptions.
Like a Son of Man
Golden Sash
vs 14
Eyes like blazing fire. He is all seeing. Everything we do.
vs 15
Purity
Voice of authority and power.
vs 16
A picture of the glory and splendour of God, but above all, the absolute power and authority of Jesus.
A picture of Jesus that is strong.
vs 17, 18
Don't be afraid.
Our sins are forgiven. We have eternal life.
He is risen
He is indestructible.
He is unconquerable.
He is Lord.