Theme: The New Jerusalem
Passage: Revelation 21:9–27
Theme: The New Jerusalem displays God’s design for the future of those loyal to Him.
1. New Jerusalem’s Appearance (9–14):
a. Shines with God’s Brilliant Glory
b. Narrates God’s Salvation Plan
2. New Jerusalem’s Measurements and Material (15–21):
a. Point to God’s Perfection
b. Adorn His dwelling with beauty and grandeur
3. New Jerusalem’s Inhabitants (22–27):
a. Require no temple because God and the Lamb are present
b. Need no sun and moon because God and the Lamb are light
c. Consist of all peoples who walk in light and worship God
d. Wrestle no more with sin because they possess the Lamb’s holiness and life
Main Challenge: Our eyes must look to God’s city.
Application Questions:
• What is something you have seen or experienced that simply amazes you? Why do you find it so amazing?
• Why do you think God chooses to reveal his final place with his faithful followers as the vision of a city?
• What details of the city stand out to you? What things are missing from a description of a city? How does the city reveal God, and what does this city teach us about God?
• In what ways does vision transform from what John anticipated in 21:9 to what he sees in 21:10ff? What does this teach us about our relationship with God?
• Why would John bring up impurity, sin, and deceit in v. 27?
• What relevance does New Jerusalem have to your present life?
September 4, 2022
The New Jerusalem
September 4, 2022 • Pastor Phil Burggraff • Revelation 21:9–27
October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022 • Pastor Phil Burggraff • Revelation 22:18–21
Passage: Revelation 22:18–21 Theme: Conclusion to Revelation Revelation’s conclusion leaves us with three final challenges: 1. Be Warned (18–19) a. To hearers who add to the Word, God will pour out His plagues. b. To hearers who subtract from the Word, God will remove them from life in His city. Application: • Teach the Word and only the Word. • Live according to the Word. 2. Trust His Promise (20) a. Jesus is coming soon! b. His followers long for His return. 3. Receive Grace (21) a. From beginning to end, its only by grace. b. Jesus offers grace to all of us. Main Idea: HEED JESUS FINAL WORDS! Application Questions: • What does it mean to add to God’s prophetic word? How are you tempted to add to God’s word? • What does it mean to subtract from God’s word? How are you tempted to subtract from God’s word? • Do these warning apply to believers? How do vv. 18–19 impact our understanding of eternal security? • What can you do to keep your focus on Christ and His coming? • What application can we make from the final statement that Jesus extends His grace to all of us?
October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022 • Pastor Phil Burggraff • Revelation 22:16–17
Passage: Revelation 22:16-17 Theme: A Call to “Come” 1. Jesus’ Testimony (16a) a. “I, Jesus” i. Authorization ii. Autograph iii. Attestation b. “give you this testimony for the churches” i. Warning ii. Encouragement iii. Exhortation 2. Jesus’ Credentials (16b) a. He is God (“I am”) b. He is Messiah 3. Invitations to “Come” (17) a. The Spirit and Bride say “Come” b. Let the hearer say “Come” c. Let the one in need come d. Let the desirer take freely of the life-giving water Main Idea: Jesus’ Revelation invokes invitation. Will you come?
September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022 • Pastor Phil Burggraff • Revelation 22:12–15
Passage: Revelation 22:12–15 Theme: Payday is Coming Notice three truths about payment at the Second Coming: 1. Jesus brings life’s paycheck (12–13). a. He renders payment because He is God (13). b. He pays each of us for what we have done (12b). 2. He blesses those who repent to receive His cleansing (14). a. Penitents have the right to partake in eternal life. b. They can freely come into God’s eternal presence. 3. He excludes those who remain unrepentant (15). Main Challenge: Wear clothes washed in Christ’s blood. Application Questions: • From what you heard today, do you think that there will be degrees of reward in heaven for believers? Why or why not (consider the rewards mentioned in this text)? • How do you define repentance? Is this something you did at some point or something that is an on-going process? • In what ways is this passage encouraging news to people who sin? How is it frightening news as well? • How can you wear clothes today washed in Christ’s blood? What attitudes and actions is this passage calling you to embrace?