Verses 1-7:

• Source of the words:

• What does the word Revelation mean?
• What does the word soon mean?

• Whose Revelation is this?

• Who gave it to Jesus?

• Who is giving it to John?

• When will the revelation come to pass?

• How much of this revelation will come to pass?

• What exactly is John Testifying

• Based on this information, why should we study Revelations?

• How does this affect the way you study this book?
• Compare verses 1:1-3 and Revelation 22:6-8.  Can you describe what these verses are saying?
• Compare Daniel 7:9-14.  What similar descriptions of God the Father and Jesus do you see in these verses?

• Recipient/Reader

• What does the reader/reciter of this book receive?

• What does the one who hears the words receive?

• What condition must be met before the recipient of the book can receive their blessing?

• Why should people heed the things written in this book?

• Introduction/Salutation

• Who is John writing to?

• Who is sending salutations and grace to the seven churches?

• What doctrine is present in this salutation?

• What does it mean * the first born of the dead?

• What does John say that Jesus blood has made us?

Verses 7-9

• Who will see Jesus when he comes?
• Will there be rejoicing when the earth sees Jesus coming?
• What does it mean to you when the Lord God says \”I am the alpha and the omega?\”
• Do you think there is any meaning to the use of the words \”is to come\” or \”is coming\” instead of will come, or will come again?
• Why was John on the island of Patmos?

Verses 10-16

• What day did John receive this revelation and how did he receive it?
• What did John see when he turned to look at the voice speaking to him?
• What do you think the seven lampstands symbolize? (Ex 25:37, Ex 27:21)
• If the lampstands (7) symbolize those things that hold up the light of Jesus to others (churches), then what does Jesus walking among them mean to you?
• Describe the physical charactistics of the Son of Man:
  • His clothes
  • His feet (Daniel 10:6)
  • His voice (Ezekiel 43:2, Ezekiel 1:24)
  • His mouth (Hebrews 4:12)
  • His face (Exodus 34:29)

Verses 17-20

• How does John react when he sees Jesus? Is this a different reaction than the one he had while Jesus was on earth? Why?
• What does Jesus do to console John? (Isa 44:6)
• What does Jesus say about himself?
• What does this mean to you and your relationship with him?
• Jesus explains what the lampstands and stars mean. What does this tell you about what he means for this revelation?