Revelation 19:1-10
The Marriage of the Lamb!
(pt. 4)
INTRO- “Marriage,
that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream...”
In order to better
understand and celebrate “the Marriage of the Lamb” we will use 4 Marriage Headings (click to listen to sermon):
1) The timing of this marriage celebration; (think "save the date").
2)
The location of this
marriage celebration; (think "venue").
3) The bridal party of this marriage celebration.
4) The blessings and benefits of this marriage
In your own words, what features contribute to the “perfect marriage?
Why do you think the Godhead chose the metaphor of marriage to describe the spiritual relationship between Christ and the Church? (see Eph. 5:22-33; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Rev. 19:7-9; 21:2; John 3:29)
In layman’s terms, briefly explain what “the Marriage Supper of the Lamb” is?
Why is this such a big deal (see Rev. 19:6-10)?
Where are we at in big picture of redemptive/history? (see chart)
What are some of the reasons why Christ delays His return to earth (see 2 Peter 3)?
What is the Bema Seat of Christ (1 Cor. 3:8-15) and how does it differ from the Great White Throne Judgment (Rev. 20:11-15)? For Christians (Rom. 8:1), how does the Bema Judgment serve as a powerful incentive towards Christian obedience (see 2 Cor. 5:10)?
What is the difference between justification and sanctification?
If we “set our minds on things above” (per Col. 3:2) more regularly, what fruit might it bear in our Christian walk/marriage/family? When our minds are consumed with “earthly things” and when we lose sight of eternity in the midst of the stuff of life, what often happens? (note also 2 Cor. 4:16-18)
If you have to choose between spending 20 minutes on Facebook or spending 15 minutes in prayer/Bible study what would be the more profitable to your soul?
How does one know if they will one day enjoy the eternal blessings of the future Marriage Supper of the Lamb?(see Rev. 19:9; 22:12-17)
When is the last time you shared the gospel message with someone? How did they respond to the prospect of judgment for the unrepentant and eternal blessings for the believer? How should they respond? Do we really believe in the future wrath of God and in the eternal blessings of heaven?
Related Praise Songs:
The Hallelujah Chorus- Handel
One Day (When We All Get To Heaven)- Matt Redman
Eternal Praise- Enfield (YouTube)
O Victory in Jesus
The Church’s One Foundation
Hallelujah What a Savior (note especially the last verse)
The Sands of Time Are Sinking- see Capital Hill Baptist Church on YouTube
Related Biblical Texts:
Daniel 12:2; Isaiah 25:6f; Matthew 22:1-14; 24-25; 26:29; Luke 13:16-30; Rom. 14:10; 1 Cor. 3:8-15; Col. 3:2; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 2 Cor. 5:8-10; 11:2-4; Ephesians 2:8-10; 5:22-33; Titus 2:14; Revelation 3:10-12; 19:7f;
Related Resources:
Because the Time is Near- John MacArthur
