Lesson Summary:

John sees a vision of Jesus Christ and prepares to communicate His message to the seven churches of Asia Minor.

Focus Passage: Revelation 1:1-8

Note: Link to Part II of this Lesson

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Prologue and Promise of A Blessing (1:1-3)

Principle: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Prompts His People to Action.
Application: How ready are you to hear and heed the Word of God? What blessings might you be forfeiting when you disregard any portions of Scripture?
Scripture Reference

²¹Therefore, ridding yourselves of all filthiness and

all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

²²But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves.
James 1:21-22 (NASB 2020)

II. Greeting and Promise of A Return (1:4-8)

Principle: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Brings Joyful Anticipation to His People.
Application: How eager are you for the return of Jesus Christ?
Scripture Reference

¹¹ For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people,
¹² instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age,
¹³ looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Titus 2:11-13 (NASB 2020)