There is a short introduction available for the book of Revelation. You can read it here.
Prologue - Revelation 1:1-3
Understand It
- What did John call his writing? (1:1)
- What is this book about? (1:1)
- For whose benefit did God intend the book of Revelation? (1:1)
- What did God want us to learn from the book of Revelation? (1:1)
- How did God deliver this revelation? (1:1)
- To whom did God deliver this revelation? (1:1)
- Why did God give us the book of Revelation? (1:1-3)
- How much of the revelation he received did John report? (1:2)
- What sources did John say were the basis of his revelation? (1:2)
- What is promised to those who take the time to study this revelation? (1:3)
- What did John urge his readers to do? Why? (1:3)
- How did John show urgency in what he wrote? (1:3)
Apply It
- What commitment can you make today that will help you get the most out of your study of Revelation?
- How can you alter your life-style this week so that you can more honestly say that you are a servant of Jesus Christ?
- For whom can you pray who needs to know the good news about our great Savior, Jesus Christ?
Greetings and Doxology - Revelation 1:4-8
Understand It
- To whom did John write this letter? (1:4)
- How did John begin his letter? (1:4)
- What was unique or very Christian about the way John opened his letter? (1:4)
- How did John refer to God? (1:4)
- How did John greet his readers in Christ’s name? (1:4)
- By what threefold description is Jesus presented? (1:5)
- What is Jesus’ attitude toward Christians? (1:5)
- What does Jesus do on behalf of Christians? (1:5)
- In what way does Jesus make all believers new? (1:6)
- What is Jesus’ purpose for the church? (1:6)
- How did John react when he recounted all the things that Jesus had done for Christians? (1:6)
- What prophecy opens this book? (1:7)
- By what unique description does God explain Himself in this passage? (1:8)
Apply It
- With what priestly actions can you serve God this week?
- What is one way you can show your gratitude to Christ today for all that He has done for you?
- What can you do now to prepare for Jesus’ return?
One Like a Son of Man - Revelation 1:9-20
Understand It
- In what way was John a companion of his readers? (1:9)
- Where was John when he received his revelation of Jesus Christ? (1:9)
- Why was John where he was when he received this revelation? (1:9)
- What kind of voice did John hear in his vision? (1:10)
- What did God’s voice command John to do? (1:11)
- When John turned around, what objects did he see? (1:12)
- Whom did John observe standing behind him? (1:13)
- How was the person "among the lampstands" dressed? (1:13)
- What was the appearance of the one "like a son of man"? (1:14-16)
- What was John’s reaction to his supernatural visitor? (1:17)
- How did John react to seeing Christ in His glory? (1:17)
- Why did Jesus comfort and reassure John? How? (1:17-18)
- What did Jesus say about himself as He comforted John? (1:17-18)
- What did Jesus tell John to do? (1:19)
- How did Jesus interpret the meaning of the seven stars and golden lampstands? (1:20)
Apply It
- In what ways can you remind yourself today of the awesome nature and power of Christ?
- In what situations this week will you need to strive for "patient endurance"? How can you do so?
- With what friends or family members can you plan to share Christ?
- What are some specific questions you could ask to lead into a discussion about Christ?
