New Testament in a Year – Revelation 1

By Ron

November 29, 2024

New Testament, Revelation

Prologue - Revelation 1:1-3

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)

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?

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)

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?

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)

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?