The book of revelation is unique in that it is the only book of the bible with a direct blessing promised to those who publicly read it and their hearers. The seven beatitudes of the revelation agape bible study. Sep 15, 20 t he most familiar beatitudes are found in the first eleven verses of matthew chapter five in what is the beginning of the sermon on the mount. There are seven churches, seven lamp stands, seven spirits of god, seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls, seven angels, seven heads on a very strange beast and, now, seven beatitudes. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, seven signs and seven bowls of revelation.
Yes, this book of revelation was written for us and the revelation beatitudes are a special message for us, for the church, which we need to recognise and act upon. The beatitudes in the book of revelation should be better known. The seven beatitudes of revelation part 2 of 2 sermon by. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. The beatitudes are eight blessings recounted by jesus in the sermon on the mount in the gospel of matthew. They are my condensation of the many great books and articles that most christians dont have easy access to, or dont have the time to wade through. The beatitudes are not a rinse once or twice if desired solution, but require constant attention in application and maintenance. Since seven is a symbolic number for perfection and we know that there were other. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. The vision john is giving the seven churches, and us today. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. This week i want to touch on the beatitudes that appear in the book of revelation, the book of luke and the psalms. Beatitude, any of the blessings said by jesus in the sermon on the mount as told in the biblical new testament in matthew 5.
The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The beatitudes part 2 revelation, luke, psalms grantsrants. Blessed is anyone who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed those who hear them, if they treasure the content, because the time is near. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book. Jan 10, 2017 in fact, the first of these seven blessings, or apocalyptic beatitudes, comes at the very beginning of the bookbefore we get to all that business about beasts, the whore of babylon, and the battle between the woman and the dragon. Revelation s plot the action of the book s story can be plotted into three basic scenes. The seven beatitudes of revelation part 1 of 2 sermon by. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. The seven beatitudes of the book of revelation subtitling. Seven beatitudes of revelation a distinctive feature is the frequent use of the number seven 52. Many of us may be aware of the eight beatitudes in the gospel of matthew, but what about the seven in revelation. When the book of revelation was initially written, the roman emperor. T he most familiar beatitudes are found in the first eleven verses of matthew chapter five in what is the beginning of the sermon on the mount. In this article, we want to take a brief look at the beatitudes found in the.
The seven beatitudes of the revelation introduction this treatise draws together a number of subjects with which the reader is probably familiar and which are relevant to the end times and our processing towards the perfection of the body of christ. The first blessing pronounced, from the book of revelation is a double blessings pronounced upon the teacher and student of the book of revelation. Spence, pastor stanley dixon, mrs darlene brooks and pauline hallaeen, johnathon dixon and winnell a. After that reference, it is no longer mentioned in existence on earth. We will be looking at the second of the seven churches in revelation.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear which christ often ended his parables with. Feel free to use these resources for your own study of the bible, or for teaching and preaching purposes. We all know the eight, or even nine beatitudes of jesus recorded in the gospel of matthew, recounted by jesus in the sermon on the mount, and. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1.
The gospel of matthew stressed that jesus is the christ or messiah foretold in. Aug 17, 2015 posts about revelations seven beatitudes written by atozmom. Feb 12, 2012 john, like other bible authors, often communicates more than is on the written page by using this number and that is certainly the case in this book. Here are the seven beatitudes of revelation revelation 1. When speaking of the beatitudes, one would more than likely turn in their bibles to matthew 5. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. Even a cursory reading of the beatitudes of matthew 5. In it he gave seven more beatitudes central to the christian walk. The beatitudes of the book of revelation revelation 1. Ppt the beatitudes of the book of revelation revelation 1. Many over the ages have given their lives for the faith. Thus he becomes a prototype of all believers in christ.
For example, the anglican church virtually omits revelation in its regular schedule of readings for both public worship and private devotions. At any given moment, our orientation towards others should reflect these inward ideals. Each beatitude looks at different circumstances of life and how all christians are blessed through their faith. Seven letters, seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls, seven eschatological endtime events and seven beatitudes the basic structure of the book is clear and impressive. Jesus followed up on his sermon on the mount in his revelation to the apostle john. For several months weve been looking at the first public words of jesus the 8 beatitudes beginning with matthew 5. If you open your bible to the book of revelation you will find there are the seven beatitudes of revelation.
Seven beatitudes in revelation 1 blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. Blessed are those who keep the prophetic message of this book. While that is the scripture which contains what we commonly call the beatitudes, there are some beatitudes contained in the book of revelation that i want us to look at. Seven beatitudes in the book of revelation 1 blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who keep what is written therein. Please open your bibles to the book of revelation, chapter 1. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. Because they neglect the book revelation, many people miss this blessing. With her past studies at northern caribean university, she has completed the bachelors of arts degree in religion and a certificate in lay preaching.
The list of sevens in revelation agape bible study. The seven beatitudes appear as a progression from reading and heeding the things written in the book of revelation, to a blessing for the tribulation saints and for all those remaining in the faith, the blessing of being invited to the wedding feast of the lamb and the bride, and ultimately receiving the blessing of everlasting life with the lord jesus christ. Aug 20, 2016 sermon by pastor clifford owusugyamfi at adventist fellowship geneva, switzerland on the th august 2016. Posted on aug 1, 2005 by robin webber estimated reading time. This is a growing collection of free resources on the book of revelation. Seven beatitudes in revelation resource publications. Beatitudes in the book of revelation donald parry, an expert in hebrew and hebrew literature, lists what he calls the.
Seven is the second perfect number signifying fullness and perfection, especially spiritual perfection. After that reference, it is no longer mentioned in existence. By counting links in the table below, and ignoring repeated sevens of things in the same verse, the number obtained is seven times seven. The book of revelation the seven beatitudes introduction. Just as with the beatitudes, we see other repeated statements in revelation found in hrists earthly teaching in matthew, as in the conclusion to the seven letters to the seven churches of asia. Norman wood, usaf ret, burke, va 22015 this paper is prepared as a supplement to the christian science bible lesson on christ jesus for 31 august 2008.
Beatitudes in the book of revelations brown street coc. What are the 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs and 7 bowls of. The seven beatitudes of the revelation of jesus christ to his servant john. Jesus gave us the eight beatitudes at the sermon on the mount to help us reach. Each symbol is used to describe gods judgment upon sinful christ rejecting men and women of the earth. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Aug 17, 2015 posts about explanation of 7 beatitudes of revelation written by atozmom. I am here tonight to write you about the sermon on the mount and how it is related to the new birth. The revelation beatitudes are seven in number, beginning. Sermon by pastor clifford owusugyamfi at adventist fellowship geneva, switzerland on the th august 2016. The seven beatitudes of revelation united church of. Revelation until the second coming of jesus christ. Last week i discussed the beatitudes as recorded in matthew chapter 5.
The beatitude found here corresponds to one attributed to the risen jesus in revelation 22. John, like other bible authors, often communicates more than is on the written page by using this number and that is certainly the case in this book. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. The blesseds are written in the form of the beatitudes of jesus sermon on the mount 1. Aug 23, 2017 the beatitudes, statements of characteristics and blessing, are part of the sermon on the mount that jesus spoke and is recorded in matthew. In this article, we want to take a brief look at the beatitudes found in the book of revelation. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. The book of revelation is outlined with a sequence of four sets of symbols. Where the beatitudes in the sermon on the mount can be seen as a way of kingdom living for those already converted by god, the beatitudes in revelation are from god s perspective given as an encouragement to persevere in the midst of suffering. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The beatitudes full bible scripture passage and meaning. God does not intend prophecy to be just an intriguing bit of information or knowledge that we might glory in but do nothing about.
They form a golden chain of glorious promises, which run through this wonderful book, and these could be a source of comfort and inspiration to all believers. The seven beatitudes of revelation preachers corner. Of course, to hear gods word without obedience is folly james 1. Feb 05, 2012 john, like other bible authors, often communicates more than is on the written page by using this number and that is certainly the case in this book. The beatitudes in the sermon on the mount are well known wherever the gospel story is read. Three, seven, ten, and twelve are known as the perfect numbers. The beatitudes of revelation introduction there are seven beatitudes in revelation. The seven blessings of revelation blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Now before we change the order of service for the communion lets look at the beatitudes or blessings in the book of revelation. The seven beatitudes in the book of revelation blogger. The seven beatitudes in the book of revelation blogger priest. So she sets out and with the work of the holy spirit leading and directing she has completed two series of ten books on the seven beatitudes of the book of revelation.
Seven beatitudes in the book of revelation second spring. Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with gods wrath against sin. Where the beatitudes in the sermon on the mount can be seen as a way of kingdom living for those already converted by god, the beatitudes in revelation are from god s perspective given as an encouragement to persevere in the midst of. This blessing at the end of the book parallels similar beatitudes at the beginning and later in revelation. According to hebrew tradition every number has a symbolic significance. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. Please recognise and understand that the last reference to the church in the book of revelation is in revelation 3. Seven words from the revelation that stir gods people to faith and faithfulness. The list of sevens in revelation new testament charts list scripture study guide.
The beatitudes of the book of revelation concentrate on the victory promised christians dying in the faith. He wants us to be informed so we might be motivated to keep his word. God gave the book of revelation neither to tantalize nor to satiate our curiosity about his hidden timetable but rather to arm us for the spiritual conflict that we face every day. The seven beatitudes of revelation this sunday evening we will return to our series in the book of revelation. It follows the pattern for the blesseds of revelation to come in seven c. Beatitudes definition and meaning bible dictionary. They describe the blessedness of those who have certain qualities or experiences peculiar to those belonging to the kingdom of heaven. Peter is blessed because god has revealed to him that jesus is the christ, the son of god, a faith unobtainable through his own effort. Idea from a sermon called the seven blesseds of revelation by c. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. This entry was posted in beatitudes, end times, premillennialism, revelation, textual study and tagged year reign, acts 24.
Yes, revelation the book that tells the story of the end of the world, complete with a sevenheaded dragon, falling stars, and humanfaced locustsis full. The seven beatitudes of the revelation he that readeth. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book 22. Ppt the beatitudes of revelation powerpoint presentation. Live stream the beatitudes of the book of revelation. The author of the book of revelation has grouped many things into sevens. The seven beatitude of the book of revelation youtube. It is not intended to be a comprehensive study of these topics, but rather an outline. In symbolic language, one cannot improve upon it by any means used. The seven beatitudes of revelation new hope baptist church. The third has to do with the 144,000 elect israelites. Beatitude, any of the blessings said by jesus in the sermon on the mount as told. The final blessing of revelation is pronounced upon the martyrs of the church, tribulation, and millennium. Oct 09, 2012 yes, this book of revelation was written for us and the revelation beatitudes are a special message for us, for the church, which we need to recognise and act upon.