Blessed By Hearing and Seeing Jesus from Revelation 1
Big Idea: When life feels blurry, look at Jesus
What John Wrote
Revelation 1:1-11
- Apocalypse! = unveiling. Seeing reality clearly.
- Blessed are those who read, hear, and take it to heart (1:3).
- Jesus:
- Loves us
- Freed us from our sins
- Made us God’s people
- Will return
What John Saw
Revelation 1:12-16
- John sees the risen Jesus:
- Wise
- Powerful
- Holy
- Glorious
- Present with his churches
What John Felt
Revelation 1:17-20
- Fear: “I fell at his feet as though dead.”
- Comfort: “Do not be afraid.”
- Jesus:
- Is alive forever
- Holds the keys of death
- Holds his people securely
What About Us?
- Keep Looking at Jesus
- Don’t let life’s worries become the biggest thing in your vision.
- Keep Speaking About Jesus
- Encourage one another with the hope of Christ.
My One Thing...
What’s one thing that struck, challenged, or encouraged you today? Take 60 seconds to write it down and share it over morning tea.