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Blessings in the Revelation

Introduction:
 
        1.    In His Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), Jesus showed how certain people are "blessed."
        2.    Similar statements are found throughout the Bible, including the Revelation.
        3.    In our lesson we are examining several of the special blessings that John recorded in his book.

Discussion:

I.                   THOSE  WHO  REACT  PROPERLY  TO  THE  MESSAGE  IN  THE  REVELATION  ARE
                     "BLESSED"


        A.   (Revelation 1:3) A blessing is pronounced upon "he" who reads this message and "they" who hear
               this message and keep the things written in it.
               1.    This message is identified in vs.1-2.
                      a.     It is "the Revelation of Jesus Christ."
                      b.    God gave it to Christ, and the Lord's angel "signified" it to John who recorded it.
               2.    John sent this message to the 7 churches in Asia (vs.4, 11).
               3.    We must hear this message (ch.2-3), and we must not alter it (22:18-19).
        B.   To react properly to the Revelation, we must:
               1.    "keep" the sayings in it (22:7)
               2.    obey the Lord's commands (22:14).

II.                (Revelation 16:15) THOSE  WHO  WATCH  AND  KEEP  THEIR  GARMENTS  ARE  "BLESSED"

        A.   The first step in keeping our garments is having them cleansed by the Lord's blood (7:13-14).
        B.   After having our garments cleansed, we must not allow them to become defiled (3:4).
        C.   Jesus emphasized watching for His return in Matthew 24:42; 25:13.

III.             (Revelation 14:13) THOSE  WHO  DIE  IN  THE  LORD  ARE  "BLESSED"

        A.   The way we get into the Lord is explained in:
               1.    Romans 6:3-4
               2.    Galatians 3:26-27.
        B.   After getting into the Lord we must abide in Him (John 15: 4, 7).
        C.   Those who serve the Lord faithfully throughout their lives will receive "a crown of life" (Revelation 2:10).
        D.   Heaven is described in Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27; 22:1-5.

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