Winter Session One - Revelation

I cannot begin to put into words my excitement about this study! As always I am in awe of Beth Moore's enthusiasm and pure knowledge of the Bible and our wonderful Counselor. Its truely amazing to me how much John tells us in eight verses - last night we studied in depth Revelation 1:1-8. Here is a quick snapshot of what we learned:

(1) It is not REVELATIONS it is one REVELATION. Singular not plural.

(2) The Book of REVELATION was most likely penned in the late first century. It was written by John and it was almost instantly considered SCRIPTURE. This was rare.

(3) The BIBLE is written in/as narrative art. We learned there is power in words and we are encouraged to read aloud. GOD gave JESUS CHRIST the message - Jesus Christ gave an ANGEL the message - the ANGEL gave JOHN the message - JOHN gave the 7 Churches the message. It is written in a way that we can understand - through signs and figurative language. REV 1:1-2 NKJV

(4) Seven (7) is the number of perfection and completion in the BIBLE. This is very important and we will see references several times.

(5) We learned GOD the person is sitting on the throne, JESUS CHRIST is sitting to the right, and the HOLY SPIRIT dwells among us here on earth and within. EXO 3:14, ISA 11:2, REV 5:6, ZEC 3:9, 4:10

(6) There are three titles given for Christ - (1) The Faithful Witness - He testified for GOD, the first MARTYR (2) The Firstborn from the Dead - His Ressurection (3) Ruler of the Kings on Earth - Ascending to rule with GOD
EXO 19:6, 1 PET 2:9, REV 1:6

(7) REV 1:3 Promises a BLESSING to those who read and study REVELATION

This is going to be a great ten weeks. Unlike her other studies this particular one is not homework heavy. Instead she is asking that for 10 weeks we hang up our "ball" or that one thing that we obsess over. Can you do it? She is also asking that we JOURNAL! This is awesome - my plan is to carry a notebook in my bag to record my GOD MOMENTS! She wants us to pray and ask the LORD to give all of us a FRESH REVELATION - each and every day.

I am so excited you are doing this study! Please let me know if you need anything. You are here by GOD's design and I pray for you daily!

Much Love -
Michelle