1. “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it…” (Rev. 1:3).

2. Why Don’t We Apply What We Learn? Fear –Peter – Mt. 26:31-35 & 69-75; Acts 10:34-35 & Gal. 2:11-14 –Jewish Rulers – Jn. 12:42-43 –One Talent Man – Matt. 25:14-18; 24-25 Selfishness –Rich Ruler – Matt. 19:16-22 –Ananias & Sapphira – Acts 5:1-11 –Diotrephes – 3 John 9-10 –Demas – 2 Tim. 4:10 Apathy – Those on the Left Hand – Matt. 25:41-45 –Those who are Dull of Hearing – Heb. 5:11-14; 6:10-12

3. Solutions To Overcome Overcome Fear –Commit Soul To God – 2 Tim. 1:7-12 –Persevere Through Faith – Heb. 10:32-39 –Love Perfectly – 1 Jn. 4:17-18; 5:3-4 Overcome Selfishness –Deny Self – Matt. 16:24 –Seek Wisdom From Above – Jas. 3:13-18 –Have the Mind of Christ – Phil. 2:3-5 Overcome Apathy –Do Good You Know To Do – Jas. 4:17 –Labor For Lord Not In Vain – 1 Cor. 15:58 –Sanctify the Lord in Your Heart – 1 Pet. 3:15