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Introduction
Last week, our Bible study in Rev 19 had to be cut short due to time, and I am so glad we waited to work through the rest of the chapter this evening.
Jesus Returns as the Warrior Judge (19:11-16)
His Description
White Horse
Symbolizes Victory
The Rider
Called “Faithful and True”
The Just Judge
Other translations use “righteousness” for “justice.”
The Just Warrior
Eyes Burn with Righteous Wrath
Head Wears Many Royal Crowns
(διάδημα) diadēma, N. royal headband; crown.
(στέφανος) stephanos, N. crown or wreath.
Lexham Research Lexicon of the Greek New Testament
Mk 15:17|| καὶ περιτιθέασιν αὐτῷ πλέξαντες ἀκάνθινον στέφανον·
Royal Crown NOT Laurel Wreath: HIS KINGDOM WILL NEVER END!
Secret Name
Blood-Spattered Robe
Not His first battle
The question arises as to why His garments are blood spattered before the battle has begun.
But this is not His first battle; it is His last battle.
He has fought for His people throughout redemptive history, and His war clothes bear the stains of many previous slaughters.
At that day, they will be stained as never before when He “treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty” (v.
15).
MacArthur, John F., Jr. Revelation 12–22.
MacArthur New Testament Commentary.
Chicago: Moody Press, 2000.
Name is the Word of God
Armies of Heaven
Their Divisions
The Church
Tribulation Believers
Old Testament Saints
Holy Angels
Their Appearance
Steeds: White Horses
Clothes: Fine Linen, White and Clean
JESUS CHRIST IS THE LION OF JUDAH WHO FIGHTS OUR BATTLES!
One Weapon
Purpose: To Strike Down the Nations
Revelation 12–22: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary The Rule of the Conqueror
That the sword comes out of His mouth symbolizes the deadly power of Christ’s words.
Once He spoke words of comfort, but now He speaks words of death.
Iron Scepter
Treads the Winepress of God’s Wrath
Winepress Imagery:
Common in the OT
Usually symbolized the wrath of God.
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS
Revelation 12–22: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary The Rule of the Conqueror
This is the third name given to the Lord Jesus Christ in this passage.
The incomprehensible name of verse 12 may express the mystery of His essential deity.
Verse 13 calls Him the Word of God, expressing His incarnation as the Son of God.
The name “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS” expresses His sovereign triumph over all foes and His absolute rule in His soon to be established kingdom.
THE FIRST COMING OF JESUS
Jesus first came as a helpless human baby Who was laid in a feed trough among barn animals.
Towards the end of His ministry, He entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey.
He was constantly questioned and blasphemed and scornfully treated, eventually submitting Himself to death on a Roman cross.
He laid three days in a borrowed tomb - after living His entire earthly ministry without a place to lay His head.
THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS
Now we see Jesus coming in all the terror and fury that only the True Son of God commands.
He returns not as a helpless baby, but as the Conquering King.
He returns not on a donkey but on a majestic white horse.
He wears no crown of thorns, but rather MANY crowns of royalty.
When He returns, there is no question as to His Divine Authority.
The Eternal I AM has returned, and He is KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
THE FIRST COMING OF JESUS: Humble Service
THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS: Righteous Judgment
The Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet (19:17-21)
The Angel
“Standing in the sun”: Most likely standing in front of the sun, maybe partially eclipsing it to John’s view (JMNT).
His Message (v.
17-18)
WHAT: “Come, gather together for the great supper of God...”
WHY: “...so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and the mighty, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, great and small.”
The Beast, False Prophet & the Kings of the Earth
Their Pride (v.
19)
They join forces to fight the wrathful, vengeful Son of God (righteous and just in His wrath).
If I saw what they saw, I would run for the deepest cave I could find.
Why even try?
Satan always wanted to be like God, didn’t he? Pride has a way of corrupting our judgement and common sense.
Their Downfall (v.
20)
The Beast and False Prophet Captured
“…performed the signs on its behalf.”
Their Destination (v.
20)
Thrown alive into the lake of fire.
Burning Sulfur (Brimstone)
The Lexham Bible Dictionary Sulfur
SULFUR An mineral substance found in quantities on the shores of the Dead Sea.
Used to express the idea of excruciating torment, punishment and destruction (Gen 19:24–25; Isa 30:33; Ezek 38:22; Rev 14:10; 20:10).
Their Slaughter (v.
21)
The kings of the earth and their armies were expecting a fair fight, but what they got was a divine slaughter.
Millions upon millions of soldiers are single-handedly destroyed by the Conquering King Jesus.
Notice we don’t lift a finger.
He does all the work.
He eradicates all the rest, down to the last man.
This is a bloodbath that has never been and will never be equaled.
The Birds’ Banquet
Wedding Supper of the Lamb VS The Great Supper of God!
The Wedding Supper of the Lamb expresses God’s divine love while the Great Supper of God expresses His divine wrath.
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