The Book of Revelation
Gerry Breshears

1. Approaches to the Book

2. Jesus: Exalted Priest-King Ministering to the Churches (1-3)

3. Jesus: The Lion-Lamb Seated on the Throne (4-5; Dan. 7:9-14)

4. Jesus: Judge of the Earth Overcoming Evil with Good (6-18)

5. Jesus: The King Returning to Establish His Kingdom (19-20)

Three Basic Themes:

• War between the Lamb and the Dragon: Cross, Church, Coming

• The New Exodus: Liberation from destructive powers

• Witness: Telling the story of the Lamb who is the Lion

Questions from the Book

What are its key purposes?

• Encourage the faithful in persecution.

• Warn the compromisers so they'll repent and overcome.

• See history from the perspective of heaven, from the perspective of the end so we'll have direction and discernment to our life now and give us eyes to see Him at work in hard times. 

Lessons for Today 

• Walk:

• Witness:

• Worship:

The Outcome of Reading:

• Blessing:

• Hope: