Theme: The Thousand Year Reign
Passage: Revelation 20:1–10
Main Idea: The coming of Christ brings ultimate justice.
How? Notice three consequences of Christ’s Coming Reign:
1. Satan bound and imprisoned in the Abyss (1–3)
This means:
a. God allows Satan’s current activity.
b. He deceives the nations.
Application: As followers of the Lamb, Counter Satan’s deception.
2. Faithful martyrs vindicated (4–6)
How?
a. God has passed judgment in their favor
b. They will be made alive again
c. They will rule with Christ
Application: View life from your eternal position:
• You are blessed and holy
• You have eternal life
• You serve God and Christ
• You will rule with Christ
3. Satan’s deception eternally ended (7–10)
a. God allows His release.
b. Those who decisively reject Christ will always oppose God.
c. God will eternally destroy His adversaries to protect His people.
Application: Follow the Lamb and Rest in God’s protection
Questions to Ponder:
Why do you think God allows Satan to currently deceive the nations as well as engage in his activities to wage war against His people?
How can you counter Satan’s deception with your life? How can we do so corporately as the body of Christ? What role do you play in that?
What will service and rule look like in Christ’s kingdom? How should our eternal destination as resurrected co-rulers with Christ impact the way that we live now?
Why would God choose to release Satan to deceive the nations once again?
What does resting in God’s protection and provision look like in your life?
August 14, 2022
The Thousand Year Reign
August 14, 2022 • Pastor Phil Burggraff • Revelation 20:1–10
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?