Letter Opener
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)