1. BLESSED Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-11 Beatitudes of Revelation
Blessed = Happy
“The Happy Attitudes”
Message is inspirational
Reward of Happiness
Beatitudes of Revelation
Revelation Has Seven Beatitudes
First Century Saints Needed Encouragement
Revelation Promises Happiness and Victory to Those that are Faithful

2. BLESSED
#1 Revelation 1:3
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keeps those things which are written in it: for the time is near.”
They were to read, hear and keep the words
They were to remain faithful
Ephesians 6:13
“for the time is near”
We must also hear, do and remain faithful
Galatians 6:9

3. BLESSED
#2 Revelation 14:13
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”
Revelation 14
A scene of Triumph and Victory for followers of God
A scene of Punishment for followers of Evil
II Timothy 4:6-8
They had a choice to make
Joshua 24:15
Psalms 116:15

4. BLESSED
#3 Revelation 16:15
“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”
Jesus is coming to Judge. We will be happy if…
We remain watchful
We keep our garments spotless
James 1:27
Ephesians 5:27
Revelation 3:5
We must watch and keep ourselves spotless

5. BLESSED
#4 Revelation 19:9
“Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!”
Bride is the church - Bridegroom is Christ
To be joined with Christ we must be Pure
Parable of the Ten Virgins – Matthew 25:1-13
Parable of the Marriage Feast – Matthew 22:1-14
To be called to the Marriage Supper we must…
Be Prepared
Work Diligently
Remain Faithful

6. BLESSED
#5 Revelation 20:6
“Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.”
Revelation 20:13-15
Faithful Christians will not experience the second death
I Peter 2:9; II Timothy 2:12
Revelation 3:21

7. BLESSED
#6 Revelation 22:7
“Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
God always expected us to keep His commands
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Matthew 7:21
Luke 11:28
Philippians 4:7
Those that keep God’s Word will be blessed!

8. BLESSED
#7 Revelation 22:14
“Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.”
Obedience to God has always been required
John 14:15; Hebrews 5:8-9
Those obedient to God will receive…
The right to the Tree of Life
The right to enter the City of God
Revelation 22:1-2
The Faithful will spend eternity with God

9. BLESSED
Beatitudes of Revelation gave comfort and hope to first century Christians
They suffered tremendous persecution
They needed all the help and encouragement they could get
Beatitudes of Revelation are a great source of comfort and hope for the faithful Christian, today!
May not suffer as early Christians but we still have heartaches and temptations

10. BLESSED Are You a Faithful Child of God?
But to receive these blessings we must…
Be a child of God
Believe
Repent
Confess
Be Baptized
Live Faithfully
Are You a Faithful Child of God?

11. By Bob Gard – Hollister, Missouri church of Christ www
By Bob Gard – Hollister, Missouri church of Christ Adapted from sermon by Mark S. Aites