REVELATION IS RELEVANT (1 OF 29)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8
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Revelation is Relevant (1 of 29)
Series: Live Like You're Leaving
Keith Krell
Revelation 1:1-8
[Display a jigsaw puzzle box.] Do you like to work on jigsaw puzzles? Is there a method that makes avid puzzlers more successful? Well, first, it is critical to see the picture of the end result on the cover of the box. It is hard to assemble anything without knowing what you are building. Secondly, it is helpful to sort the outside edge pieces from the rest in order to establish the boundaries. Another helpful step is to sort pieces by color or other identifying marks. But what makes a puzzle unique is not its individual pieces, but rather the compiled picture that is revealed when each piece is fitted in its spot.
The art of assembling a jigsaw puzzle is really helpful when studying the book of Revelation. First, we must always fix our gaze upon Jesus Christ who is the picture of Revelation. In 19:10 John writes: ''For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.'' Everything that we are about to study has Jesus as its focus. Secondly, we must guard ourselves from the danger of taking individual puzzle pieces and drawing conclusions about what they mean and where they fit in. Thirdly, we must not fail to keep the big picture of Revelation in mind. At all costs, we must avoid the tendency to get so wrapped up in the pieces that we miss the big picture of God Himself-His holiness, His power, His judgment, His sovereignty-and all of His other attributes that are on display. All the pieces in Revelation have a specific purpose and place. But just like with a box full of jigsaw puzzle pieces, they aren't always arranged in a way that makes it clear exactly where they fit. Some of the pieces establish the boundaries while others fill in some of the details. So one of our most difficult tasks is going to be to determine the proper purpose and place of each piece.
But before we embark on our study, I need to answer the question: Is Revelation relevant? In ...
Series: Live Like You're Leaving
Keith Krell
Revelation 1:1-8
[Display a jigsaw puzzle box.] Do you like to work on jigsaw puzzles? Is there a method that makes avid puzzlers more successful? Well, first, it is critical to see the picture of the end result on the cover of the box. It is hard to assemble anything without knowing what you are building. Secondly, it is helpful to sort the outside edge pieces from the rest in order to establish the boundaries. Another helpful step is to sort pieces by color or other identifying marks. But what makes a puzzle unique is not its individual pieces, but rather the compiled picture that is revealed when each piece is fitted in its spot.
The art of assembling a jigsaw puzzle is really helpful when studying the book of Revelation. First, we must always fix our gaze upon Jesus Christ who is the picture of Revelation. In 19:10 John writes: ''For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.'' Everything that we are about to study has Jesus as its focus. Secondly, we must guard ourselves from the danger of taking individual puzzle pieces and drawing conclusions about what they mean and where they fit in. Thirdly, we must not fail to keep the big picture of Revelation in mind. At all costs, we must avoid the tendency to get so wrapped up in the pieces that we miss the big picture of God Himself-His holiness, His power, His judgment, His sovereignty-and all of His other attributes that are on display. All the pieces in Revelation have a specific purpose and place. But just like with a box full of jigsaw puzzle pieces, they aren't always arranged in a way that makes it clear exactly where they fit. Some of the pieces establish the boundaries while others fill in some of the details. So one of our most difficult tasks is going to be to determine the proper purpose and place of each piece.
But before we embark on our study, I need to answer the question: Is Revelation relevant? In ...
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