Sunday Lessons on the Book of Revelation by Rev. Blair Tabor
The Book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible has caused controversy and confusion since it was written. Reverend Blair bring light, and humor to this very important document. Listen and find new understanding for your life.
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"God’s Revelation in You”
Revelation 1:10 On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, (NIV)
7 churches = 7 intelligent centers of worship within our developing spiritual consciousness, worshipful consciousness
churches = legitimate part of our sp development, they are good & useful, not yet perfect
"The Love of God Lifts Us Up” Church in Ephesus
Ascension Day May 21 - Sunday after May 24
Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. (NIV)
"God’s Riches Are Yours!” Church in Smyrna
Revelation 2:9,10 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich!…Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. (NIV)
“Cut Through to the Truth” Church in Pergamum
Revelation 2:12, 16, 17 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. (NIV)
“You Are More than Your Feelings” Church in Thyatira
Revelation 2:26-28 To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations-- `He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery'-- just as I have received authority from my Father. I will also give him the morning star. (NIV)
“Opportunity for Action” Church in Sardis
Revelation 3:2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. (NIV)
“God Opens a Door for You” Church in Philadelphia
Revelation 3:12 Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name. (NIV)
“Make Your Mind Up in God” Church in Laodicea
Revelation 3:21 To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. (NIV)
“A Look into Heaven”
Rev. 4:1,2 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. (NIV)
Rev 4&5 The Vision of Heaven & the Lamb
“Look Beyond Trouble to the Blessing”
Rev 6:1 I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" (NIV)
Rev 6 The Four Horsemen - 1st four seals
“Let the Good in You Rise Up”
Rev 6:11a Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer
Rev 6 the Good & the Bad 5th & 6th seals
“When the Saints Come Marching In”
Rev 7:9 After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. (NIV)
Rev 7 the Number 144,000 - interlude special music or hymn: “When the Saints Come Marching In”
“The Perfume of Prayer”
Rev 8:3,4 Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel's hand. (NIV)
Rev 8 the Silence in Heaven - incense
“Here We Grow Again”
Rev 10:1-3 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars. He was holding a little scroll, which lay open in his hand. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion. When he shouted, the voices of the seven thunders spoke. (NIV)
Rev 9-11 the 7 trumpets - cleansing in preparation for Kingdom on earth
“God’s Protection in Tough Times"
Rev 12:1 A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. (NIV)
Rev 12 Woman protected from the Serpent
“Taming the Beast of Revelation”
Rev 13:18 This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666. (NIV)
Rev 13 Taming the Beast of Revelation
Jewish year 5759
“The Harvest of Good”
Rev 14:18 Still another angel, who had charge of the fire, came from the altar and called in a loud voice to him who had the sharp sickle, "Take your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the earth's vine, because its grapes are ripe." (NIV)
Rev 14 The Lamb, 3 Angels & the Harvest
“Sing in the Midst of the Challenge”
Rev 15:2,3 And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. They held harps given them by God and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages. (NIV)
Rev 15-16 Angels with 7 Bowls of Plagues
Jewish year 5759
“Hear the Good News”
Rev 18:1 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. (NIV)
Rev 17-18 Babylon & Her Fall
Jewish year 5759
“The Overcoming Is Yours”
Rev 19:9 Then the angel said to me, "Write: `Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are the true words of God." (NIV)
Rev 19-20 The Final Cleanup, Marriage of the Lamb & the Bride
Jewish year 5759
“The New You”
Rev 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. (NIV)
Rev 21 The New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
“Eternal Blessings Flow”
Rev 22:1-3 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. (NIV)
Rev 22 Guarantees & Promises
Christ Church Unity Church Prayer
The radiance of the Christ fills us to overflowing with the blessing of God’s love.
We give thanks for the divine activity of the Holy Spirit that establishes healing, abundant prosperity, joyous and loving relationships, guidance, wisdom and understanding that permeate all of our people and activities.
We are growing in God’s good. Our services, classes and activities are filled with joyous, loving, supportive people, eager to grow in God’s truth and bless each other.
We and our church are beacons of infinite blessings. The radiance of divine love attracts to us all that is necessary to be in joyful service to God and God’s children.
Divine Order operates joyously and completely in every aspect of our church and in every aspect of our lives.
We release all that is not of the Christ, all limiting beliefs, ideas and actions.
We incorporate the Christ consciousness in all our thoughts, words and actions. We affirm peace in our lifetime. The power of prayer is evident in mighty, healing, transforming ways.
Thank You, God, for Your continual infilling that establishes Your kingdom of blessing on earth.
Amen!
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