Pastor Mike's Sermon Notes

Lawndale Wesleyan Church
Rev. Michael Harbison, Pastor
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REVELATION :

Symbolic and Observational
Analogical not logical
. . . - - - . . .
Means HELP!!! Not 6 dots and 3 dashes
S.O.S in Morse code
911
Means emergency or twin towers attack
144,000 may be symbolic not literal
A lamb may be symbolic for
divine sacrifice for atonement of man

Futuristic Observational
     Rev. 9 : 7-11
          Locust look like Helicopters
     Rev. 9 : 17-19
          Horses look like tanks

Introduction 1 : 4 - 7
Grace and Peace
Was, is, -is to come – eternal
JESUS CHRIST
Faithful witness
Firstborn raised from the dead
Ruler of kings of the earth
Loves us
Freed us from our sins
Made us priests of God
Glory and power, coming again

Today we go to Heaven
Some other time deal with
          the end of the earth
          Judgment of world
          Plagues, bowls, Seals, four horses
          Dragon, devil
          Seven churches,
          Etc.

Revelation 1:10-15
JESUS CHRIST
Son of Man
Robe to floor with golden sash
Hair white like wool
Eyes like fire
Feet glowing
Voice loud

Revelation 1:16-18
JESUS CHRIST
Seven Stars-Messenger spirits
Sword – Military on command
First and Last – Lordship
Living One- raised from the dead
Alive forever: Eternal
Keys of Hades : Judge

Lampstands are Churches
Seven lampstands for
seven churches in John’s charge

One lampstand for our church
     The light shows off the glory of God
     The light is the witness to the community
     The light is the word of God
     The light is teaching and life of Jesus

Revelation 4
Heaven
Throne
Jasper and Carnelian
Rainbow emerald
24 four thrones with elders - twelve and twelve
dressed in white crowns of gold
righteous deeds rule and reign with Christ
Seven lamps – seven messenger spirits
Crystal Sea – clear glass floor

Revelation 4
Heaven
Four living animals
          Lion
          Ox
          Man
          Eagle

HOLY HOLY HOLY
is Lord God Almighty

Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
My song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons,
Blessed Trinity!

Holy, Holy, Holy,!
All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim
Falling down before Thee,
Which wert, and art,
And evermore shall be.

Holy, Holy, Holy,!
Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name
In earth, and sky, and sea.
Holy, Holy, Holy,!
Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons,
Blessed Trinity.

Revelation 4
Heaven
24 elders lay their crowns
          you are worthy, our Lord and God
          to receive glory and honor and power
          for you have created all things

Maranatha song Thou art Worthy

Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy,
Thou art worthy, O Lord.
To receive glory, glory and honor,
Glory and honor and power.
For Thou hast created,
Hast all things created,
For Thou hast created all things.
And for Thy pleasure they are created,
Thou art worthy, O Lord.

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Revelation 5
The Lamb
Lion of Judah
Root of David
Slain, blood
Seven horns, eyes (observing angels)
Opens scroll of our inheritance
Worthy because of sacrificial atonement
          for God
          kingdom of priest- serve and reign
          for everyone

Revelation 5
Heaven
Angels 10,000 x 10,000
          Worthy is the lamb
          to receive
                    power
                    wisdom
                    strength
                    honor
                    glory
                    praise

Revelation 7
Heaven on the glass floor
Multitude from every nation
          white robes
          palm branches
          Salvation song
          no more hunger, thirst, sunburn,
          shepherd comforts, wipes away tears.

Revelation 19
Hallelujah : Praise and respect
Wedding of the Lamb
Wedding Banquet
White Horse
Rider- Faithful and True
Army of heaven - second return of Christ

I Thessalonians 4:14-17
Jesus brings with him dead in Christ
          Dead rise first
          Living raptured second
          In the clouds
                    last trumpet
                    loud shout
                    Voice of the Archangel

Revelation 20
The first Resurrection
Testimony of Jesus and word of God
Priests of God
Reign with Christ for a thousand years
Revelation 21
Heaven on Earth
Holy City, New Jerusalem,
Dwelling of God
Live with His people
Wipe away their tears
No more death, sorrow, or pain
Water of life
Twelve gates- tribes, foundations- apostles
1500 miles cube
Streets of gold
No need for temple or sun

Revelation 22
New heaven on earth
River of water of life
Tree of life
healing of the gentile nations
No more curse
Servants serve him
See his face
Light of God
Reign forever and ever