Dec 8,2024 "The Last Day" (Revelation 7:9-17)

 

The Last Day 

Revelation talks about the last day, and we see that we will be victorious. 

 

Revelation 7:9 ESV 

[9] After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,  

 

We read here that there's a number who is so large that it cannot be counted. These people are dressed in white and holding palm branches symbolizing righteousness.  

 

We cannot escape suffering and the tribulation. As Christians, we suffer for Christ as Christ suffered for us. However, there is a reward for those who endure. 

 

Revelation 7:16-17 ESV 

[16]  They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. [17] For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” 

 

Revelation was written as a book of comfort for the early Christians. They were being persecuted and they needed encouragement to give them the strength to persevere. 

 

We know that the victory is already in Jesus. Jesus has won the battle and we are waiting for his return.  

 

Salvation is promised to all who would believe in Jesus. Salvation is not reserved for certain groups of people or certain nations. Salvation was not just extended to the Israelites, but to all nations. 

 

One key distinction between Christians and others is the emphasis of praising God. Those who praise God are already living in heaven. Worship is responding to God and his Grace 

 

How do we respond to God's grace of salvation through Jesus.? We are reminded that the salvation that God offers is not just for us but also for others 

• King of Kings

• What A Beautiful Name
• Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

 

Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

CCLI Song # 27934

Samuel Stennett | Thomas Hastings

© Public Domain

Verse 1

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

Upon the Savior's brow

His head with radiant glories crowned

His lips with grace o'erflow

His lips with grace o'erflow

Verse 2

No mortal can with Him compare

Among the sons of men

Fairer is He than all the fair

Who fill the heav'nly train

Who fill the heav'nly train

Verse 3

He saw me plunged in deep distress

He flew to my relief

For me He bore the shameful cross

And carried all my grief

And carried all my grief

Verse 4

To Him I owe my life and breath

And all the joys I have

He makes me triumph over death

And saves me from the grave

And saves me from the grave

Verse 5

Since from His bounty I receive

Such proofs of love divine

Had I a thousand hearts to give

Lord they should all be Thine

Lord they should all be Thine

새찬송가 27장 빛나고 높은 보좌와

1.빛나고 높은 보좌와

그 위에 앉으신

주 예수 얼굴 영광이

해 같이 빛나네

해 같이 빛나네

2.지극히 높은 위엄과

한없는 자비를

뭇천사 소리 모아서

늘 찬송드리네

늘 찬송드리네

3.영 죽을 나를 살리려

그 영광 버리고

그 부끄러운 십자가

날 위해 지셨네

날 위해 지셨네

4.나 이제 생명 있음은

주님의 은사요

저 사망 권세 이기니

큰 기쁨 넘치네

큰 기쁨 넘치네

5.주님의 보좌 있는데

천한 몸 이르러

그 영광 몸소 뵈올 때

내 기쁨 넘치리

내 기쁨 넘치리

1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

 Upon the Saviour's brow;

 His head with radiant glories crowned,

 His lips with grace o'erflow.

2 No mortal can with him compare,

 Among the sons of men;

 Fairer is he than all the fair

 That fill the heavenly train.

3 He saw me plunged in deep distress,

 He flew to my relief;

 For me He bore the shameful cross,

 And carried all my grief.

4 To Him I owe my life and breath,

 And all the joys I have;

 He makes me triumph over death,

 He saves me from the grave.

5 To heaven, the place of His abode,

 He brings my weary feet;

 Shows me the glories of my God,

 And makes my joys complete.

5A To heaven, the place of His abode,

 He brings my weary feet;

 Shows me the glories of my God,

 And makes my joy complete.

6 Since from His bounty I receive

 Such proofs of love divine,

 Had I a thousand hearts to give,

 Lord, they should all be Thine!

Samuel Stennett (1727-1795)

Dec 1, 2024 "Lukewarm Faith: A Call for Transformation"(Revelation 3:14-22)

 In Revelation, we know who this letter was written to and by Whom. Jesus speaks to seven different churches and gives messages. One of the messages is to the Ladeceian Church. Jesus criticizes their lukewarm approach to Jesus. 

 

Lukewarm means having no desire for God. They only read what they want and hear what they want. They are not compelled to repent or seek God more. Their efforts are half hearted. 

 

One of the problems with the church in Laodecia is that they think they are rich and self-sufficient. They feel secure in their prosperity and comfortable life. 

 

God is not gennie that just grants our wishes. Why do you worship? 

 

Revelation 3:18 ESV 

[18] I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see.  

 

The Ladeceians were rich from trade. They had large reserves of gold, luxurious clothes and eye salve. Jesus shows them they need to obtain superior items from him because they are poor, blind and naked. 

 

At first it seems that God is judging them, but really God is warning them and asking them to repent. 

 

Revelation 3:16 ESV 

[16] So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.  

 

We see that God is waiting for us. 

 

Revelation 3:20 ESV 

[20] Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.  

 

Where can we find God? We find him in our own heart. We need to return back to God. We need to be passionate about our worship and dedication 

 

Yes, there is a warning, but more importantly, this is an invitation for us to return to God.  

• Goodness Of God

• King Of My Heart

• Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me