Lessons From Revelation

There is a lot for us to learn from in the book of Revelation.  The book starts with an intro that has a good look at Jesus and then comes the 7 Letters from Jesus to the 7 churches and then takes us thru the events of the tribulation and then a look at Heaven and then the final judgment before eternity is ushered in.  In this series of lessons the focus is on practical things that we can learn that help our walk with the Lord.  

General Information about Revelation

The book was written by John between 95-98 A.D.  It was the last book of the Bible to be written. 

Revelation is the only book that has a blessing promised to those who read it and keep it.   Rev 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

The book of Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the New Testament.  Other N.T. books contain some prophecy, but Revelation is the only book that is mostly prophecy.  

The theme of the book is the revelation of Jesus Christ.  This revelation contains the things which were, are and will be.

Revelation teaches us that in the end good will be victorious over evil. God will accomplish His established plan and purpose.  We are on the winning side. 

When reading Revelation look for these seven’s:
The Seven Churches.
The Seven Seals.
The Seven Trumpets.
The Seven Personages.
The Seven Vials.
The Seven Dooms.
The Seven New Things.
The number seven is God’s number of perfection and completion.
In Revelation God’s plan is worked to perfection and completion.

In Genesis creation of Heaven and Earth. In Revelation creation of New Heaven and a New Earth.
In Genesis The sun to rule the day. Darkness and night. The seas created. In Revelation No need of the sun. No Night there. No more sea.
In Genesis there is a river in the Garden branching into four heads. In Revelation the river of life.
In Genesis the Marriage of Adam and Eve. In Revelation the Marriage of the Lamb.
In Genesis is Satan’s first attack on man. In Revelation is Satan’s last attack on man.
In Genesis Satan is Victorious in getting man to fall. In Revelation Satan’s last attack on man.
In Genesis the Serpent’s doom is promised. In Revelation Satan is defeated
In Genesis God’s face is hidden. In Revelation God’s face is revealed
In Genesis the Curse is pronounced. In Revelation the Curse is removed
In Genesis Paradise is lost. In Revelation Paradise is regained
In Genesis the Tree of life is taken from man. In Revelation the Tree of life restored to man.