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Introduction

Scripture

Outline

Revelation 1 - Introduction

Revelation 1:1-3 - Prologue & Benediction

Revelation 1:4-8 - Epistolary Introduction

Revelation 1:9-20 - A Vision of the Son of Man

Revelation 2-3 - The Seven Churches

Revelation 2:1-7 - The Letter to Ephesus

Revelation 2:8-11 - The Letter to Smyrna

Revelation 2:12-17 - The Letter to Pergamum

Revelation 2:18-29 - The Letter to Thyatira

Revelation 3:1-6 - The Letter to Sardis

Revelation 3:7-13 - The Letter to Philadelphia

Revelation 3:14-22 - The Letter to Laodicea

Revelation 4-5 - The Throne Room

Revelation 4:1-11 - A Vision of the Throne Room

Revelation 5:1-14 - The Lamb is Worthy

Revelation 6-8:5 - The Seven Seals

Revelation 6:1-8 - The First Four Seals

Revelation 6:9-17 - The Fifth and Sixth Seals

Revelation 7:1-17 - Who can Stand on the Day of the Lord?

Revelation 8:1-5 - Anticipation of Further Judgment

Revelation 8:6-11:19 - The Seven Trumpets

Revelation 8:6-13 - The First Four Trumpets

Revelation 9:1-21 - The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets

Revelation 10:1-11 - The End is Near

Revelation 11:1-14 - The Two Witnesses

Revelation 11:15-19 - The Seventh Trumpet

Revelation 12:1-15:4 - The Seven Visions

Revelation 12:1-17 - The Woman, Child, and Heavenly Hosts Versus the Great Dragon

Revelation 13:1-10 - The Beast out of the Sea

Revelation 13:11-18 - The Beast from the Earth

Revelation 14:1-5 - The 144,000

Revelation 14:6-13 - The Proclamations of the Three Angels

Revelation 14:14-20 - The Harvest and Judgment

Revelation 15:1-4 - The Glory of God fills the Heavenly Sanctuary

Revelation 15:1-4 - The Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb

Revelation 15:5-16:21 - The Seven Bowls

Revelation 15:5-8 - The Glory of God fills the Heavenly Sanctuary

Revelation 15:5-8 - The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath

Purpose of Book

The purpose of Revelation is to challenge/encourage believers, who are expectantly awaiting the reign of Christ, to live faithfully for Him despite worldly circumstances, persecution, and the cosmic battle between God and Satan.

Main Point

The saints of God worship the one true God with joyous worship.

Then the glory of God fills the heavenly sanctuary as the seven plagues are prepared.

God’s Presence in the Vision Cycles - Revelation 4-16

Seven Seals

Seven Trumpets

Seven Visions

Revelation 15:1-4 - The Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb

1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished.

Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing

Notice again the switch of scenery - this time John looks to heaven

Seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished

Seven plagues

Recall Exodus 7-12 where God gave the Egyptians the 10 plagues

Also, God gave the Israelites plagues when wondering in the wilderness

Which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished

Recapitulation, but these show the last judgment

2 And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands.

And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire

The sea mixed with fire represents the gulf between humanity and God, yet the redeemed are standing on it AND they are not consumed by the fire or by God Himself

And also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name

Those who have conquered the beast are those who have remained steadfast in their faith - they have not given up and persevered to the end

Standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands.

Standing beside the sea of glass

Most likely “on” the sea of glass

3 And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty!

And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God,

The song of Moses is found in Exodus 15:1-18 and is given after Yahweh defeats the Egyptians liberating His people from their oppressors

And the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty!

Like the song of Moses the redeemed sing a song of worship to the Lamb who has defeated His enemies and has liberated His people from their enemies - the beast here

Great - why?

Because the Lord has saved His people - He has delivered them!

Amazing

O Lord God Almighty

He alone is able to save because of His power

He alone is able to conquer the beast

Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!

He alone is the true King who rules over the nations/whole world

4 Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name?

All will/must fear Him

All will bring glory to His name because He has defeated the forces of evil!

For you alone are holy.

Why will people fear and glorify the Lord?

He alone is holy

All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Second reason - All nations will come an worship Him

Third reason - His righteous acts have been made known - His

Revelation 15:5-8 - The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath

5 After this I looked, and the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven was opened, 6 and out of the sanctuary came the seven angels with the seven plagues, clothed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes around their chests.

After this I looked, and the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven was opened,

The angel comes from the very presence of God

The opening of the sanctuary means that judgment is at hand

And out of the sanctuary came the seven angels with the seven plagues, clothed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes around their chests.

The seven angels are commissioned for this divine task of judgment

The plagues refer both to the plagues of Egypt AND the plagues that Israel face - both for disobedience

Similar clothing to Christ

The outfits represent priestly functions - they serve as priests to the most High God