REVELATION CHAPTER 19 “THE RIDER ON THE WHITE HORSE”

INTRODUCTION Christians are raptured – (At the last Trumpet) God’s Wrath is being poured out on the world – Chap. 16 Focus on 7 th Bowl and the Great Prostitute – Chapters (A political, economic and RELIGIOUS entity connected to the anti-christ in the last days.) NOW CHAPTER 19 – The Scene Shifts to HEAVEN! READ – 19:11-16

Rev 19: I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (NIV)

A CLOSER LOOK AT VERSE 11: I. The Rider on the White Horse II. His name is Faithful and True III. With JUSTICE He Judges LAST WEEK – Verse 11

A CLOSER LOOK AT VERSE 11: I. A name that only He understands II. His name is THE WORD OF GOD III. Armies of Heaven with Him – King of Kings and Lord of Lords A closer look at verses …

I. A Name that only He understands… The “DEPTH” of His Name is beyond our comprehension! Jesus Name Above All Names / All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Jesus, Jesus, Jesus …Sweetest Name I know…/ His Name is Wonderful How Majestic is Your Name/ Bless that Wonderful Name of Jesus… The ONLY NAME: At which demons tremble, at which demons are driven out, used by the world as a curse word, can bring eternal salvation to a lost soul, that can bring healing, comfort, peace and courage. The only Name that Satan fears, that insures that prayers are heard and answered – at which the knees of all of heaven and earth will bow!

II.His name is THE WORD OF GOD Greek – The “logos” of God Our word – LOGO – a name, symbol or trademark designed for “easy identification”. Our word – LOGIC – the guiding principles of “reason”. To the Greeks – The embodiment of reason and thought. A POWER in and of itself. (Like the “idea” in an architect’s mind that “becomes” a building) John 1:1-3 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. God didn’t just SPEAK or WRITE His promises – He LIVED them as one of us! In JESUS!

III.Armies of Heaven With Him – King of Kings and Lord of Lords They are dressed in “fine linen” – The Church! (see verse 6) White and clean… King of Kings and Lord of Lords… Isaiah 45: "Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. 23By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. 24They will say of me, 'In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.'" All who have raged against him will come to him and be put to shame. Phil 2:9-11 9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.