Bible Text: Revelation 1:3 | Preacher: Pastor Richard Stamey | Series: Letters to the Churches | Pastor Richard begins a series on the letters in the book of Revelation.

 

Letter Opener

Revelation 1:3 (NIV)

Jesus is Coming Back
It’s happening soon

Revelation 1:1

Jesus is Coming Back
For some it won’t be a happy occasion

Revelation 1:7

He is Coming as Judge

Revelation 1:12-16

The robe which reaches to his feet, and the gold sash around his chest are symbols of

1)  Royalty

2)  Prophecy

3)  The Priesthood

The sash also speaks of righteousness and faithfulness

Isaiah 11:5

White head and hair is a symbol of Godhood

Daniel 7:9

Flame is a symbol of judgment

Genesis 19

Bronze is a symbol of judgment

Numbers 21

The sword is the word of God

Ephesians 6:17

He is Concerned
About His Church

“To be so completely guilty, given over to despair To look into your judges face, and see a Savior there”—Michael Card

Revelation 1:17-18

Revelation 1:20

Revelation 1:3 (NIV)