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| Expository Series of Revelation at LCBC |
The Return of the King (Rev. 19:11-16) (pt 2)
When
will this take place?
Where
will these events initially take place?
Who
are the major players of this climatic final battle?
Why
is King Jesus coming again?
Ask a friend/classmate/co-worker/neighbor
this week if they can answer these 4 questions.
Try and help someone understand the
practical and spiritual significance of this sure promise (see also 1 Thess.
5:1-3; Rev. 16:15; Psalm 73:18-19; Acts 17:31).
Revelation 19:11-16 highlights 5 Prophetic Details Concerning the 2nd
Coming of Christ:
1) With Fierce Wrath the True King returns to execute Divine vengeance upon a hell-bent world!
Revelation 19:11
2) The Final Messianic Judge has Spiritual X-ray Vision!
Revelation 19:12a
3) The Coming Ruler is Absolutely Sovereign!
Revelation 19:12b
4) The Ultimate Avenger will Return with Blood Splattered Judgment Robes and shall vanquish every foe!
Revelation 19:13-14
5) The Wine-press of God’s Righteous Anger will be on Full Display during the 2nd Coming of Christ!
Revelation 19:15-16
For
Further Reflection/Application:
What parallels do we find between the
fictional tale of Robin Hood and the true saga of redemptive-history? (The wicked usurper Prince John- Satan; 2
Cor. 4:4) (the Return of the King,
Richard the Lion Heart- Jesus the Messiah; Rev. 19:11-20:6).
The final installment of the Bible
(Revelation) answers four crucial questions related to the long-awaited RETURN
OF THE KING: When will
this take place? Where will these events
initially take place? Who are the major players of this
climatic final battle? Why does King Jesus return to
earth? Ask someone this week if they
can answer these 4 questions. If they
can’t, share with them what you’ve been learning in this study of Revelation
19.
Using only the Old Testament Promises,
Covenants, and Prophecies, why must there be a future, earthly reign of
Christ? Hint: Go back and listen to our
sermons on the O. T. Covenants; (for more help listen again to Mary’s Song and
Zacharias’ Benedictus in Luke 1).
Revelation often uses symbolic images to
express and explain true realities.
Provide two or three examples of this in Revelation 19. Extra Credit: How do we know when to
interpret something symbolically or literally when studying the inspired Text?
The great preachers of old reminded the lost
that our sin makes us heavy as lead. If
God should withdraw His merciful hand, unbelievers would fall instantaneously
into a bottomless abyss.
Spend some time this week in 2 Peter 3. How should God’s patience impact our worship?
Our witness? And our (patient) interaction with fellow sinners?
Compare Matthew 21:1-11 with Revelation
19:11-16
Scripture reminds us that King Jesus (the Ultimate
Avenger) shall bring sudden, unexpected, and swift judgment upon the world
(note Psalm 73:18-19; Rev. 16:15; 1
Thess. 5:1-3). Practically how
should this truth to impact our walk, our witness, and our worship?
List some of the reasons why the promise of
Christ’s 2nd Coming in Revelation 19-20 should bring us Joy? Peace? and Rest?
We like John the Baptist must lovingly warn
unbelievers of the prophesied (and Divinely guaranteed) wrath to come. See Matthew 3:1-12. Acts 17:31. Isaiah 11:4.
Have we forgotten what the pure,
unadulterated gospel sounds like? (note Gal. 1; Rom. 1-5).
Is employing “bait and switch” an
appropriate approach to evangelism and ministry?
Are our earthly reputations more important to
us then the eternal well being of the lost?
If you prefer a subtler approach to evangelism, give someone a copy of
this week’s sermon and tell them you want to hear their honest opinion over coffee.
“Hell
hath no fury like a Savior scorned!” Note Revelation 19:11-21. Isaiah 64:1-4. This is why GOOD Friday is so
sacred and special to us! On Calvary Cross, Christ endured the full cup of
God’s Wrath! That is what believers mean
when they say- “CHRIST OUR PROPITIATION!”
Join us on Good Friday as we celebrate the death of death in the death
of Christ! Our special communion service
will begin at 6:30pm (3/30/18).
Also
consider inviting your unsaved friends to our Easter/Resurrection service this
coming Sunday (4/1/18). We will enjoy
some fellowship time and a continental breakfast at 9am and will worship our
Risen King together at 10:15.
Related
Praise Songs:
Is He Worthy? Andrew Peterson
The Lord is a Warrior- Caedmon’s
Call
The Hallelujah Chorus- Handel
Eternal Praise- Enfield (YouTube)
The Battle Hymn of the Republic- When
sung through the prism of Revelation 19:11-21
Related Biblical Texts:
Psalm 118.
Isaiah 11:1f. Matthew 24-25. Acts 17:31. 1 Thess. 5:1-3. 2 Peter 3; Jude 4-16; Revelation 5; 19-20.
Related
Resources:
Because the Time is Near- John
MacArthur
Andrew Peterson-
[Verse 1]
Do you feel the world is broken? (We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? (We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)
[Verse 2]
Is all creation groaning? (It is)
Is a new creation coming? (It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll? Revelation 5:1-14
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave Isaiah 11:1f
[Chorus 1]
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is Revelation 4-5, 19:1-10
[Verse 3]
Does the Father truly love us? (He does) Romans 5:1f
Does the Spirit move among us? (He does) 1 Cor. 3:16
And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves? (He does) Romans 8:32-39
Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does) Revelation 21-22
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son
[Chorus 2]
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is!
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
He is!
He is! Revelation 4-5, 19:1-10
