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)