1. The Message of the Three Angels Messages from Patmos for Today! Revelation Seminars 21

2. 1.Explore the characteristics of God’s last day messengers in Revelation 14. 2.Explain the special message of Rev 14:6-12. 3.Prayerfully consider our stand for God – and consider God’s message & the Advent movement. objectives Revelation Seminars 21 The Message of the Three Angels

3. Q1 How many will survive, and remain faithful during, the final onslaughts of the dragon, beast and false prophet? Revelation 14:1 A 144,000 Q2 God's people are described as being pure. What demonstrates their loyalty to God? Compare Revelation 14:4 with Revelation 17:1-5 and 18:1-5 A They separate from the harlot Babylon Revelation Seminars 21 [1] God’s MESSENGERS

4. Q3 What will be the reward of those who remain true and faithful to Jesus Christ? Revelation 14:4,5 A They will be offered as firstfruit of the harvest Revelation Seminars 21 [1] God’s MESSENGERS

5. The FIRST MESSAGE Q4 What does the first angel have to proclaim? Revelation 14:6 A The eternal Gospel Q5 What three aspects of the gospel are highlighted by this angel's message? Revelation 14:7 A 1. Fear God & give Him glory 2. The hour of judgement has come 3. Worship the Creator Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

6. The FIRST MESSAGE 1. Fear God & give Him glory Q6 Why is the call to "fear God and give him glory" so urgent? Revelation 14:7 A Because the hour of judgement has come Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

7. The FIRST MESSAGE 1. Fear God & give Him glory 2. The hour of judgement has come Q7 How do we know that an important work of judgement takes place before Jesus Christ returns? Revelation 22:12 A Jesus comes with His rewards Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

8. The FIRST MESSAGE 1. Fear God & give Him glory 2. The hour of judgement has come 3. Worship the Creator Q8 The gospel message of the first angel is presented in the midst of this final conflict over worship. Who are we called upon to worship? Revelation 14:7 A The Creator (4 th command) Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

9. The FIRST MESSAGE 1. Fear God & give Him glory 2. The hour of judgement has come 3. Worship the Creator Q9 Who do those who are deceived, worship? Revelation 13:4,15 A The dragon, beast & image – creatures! Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

10. The FIRST MESSAGE 1. Fear God & give Him glory 2. The hour of judgement has come 3. Worship the Creator Q10 On the "tables of Testimony" (Rev 15:5) - in "God's commandments,“ (Rev 12:17; 14:12) - how are we told to honour and worship the One who made the heavens and the earth? Exodus 20:8-11 A Remember the Sabbath day Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

11. The SECOND MESSAGE Q11 What does the second angel declare? Revelation 14:8 A Babylon has fallen Q12 Who is Babylon in Revelation? Revelation 17:1-5 A The prostitute woman Q13 What has Babylon done to cause it to fall? Revelation 14:8 A Committed ‘adultery’ Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

12. The SECOND MESSAGE Q14 What is meant by this adultery? Revelation 13:4, 8, 11, 12 A Worship of creator – rather than Creator Q15 What does God call upon His faithful and obedient people to do? Revelation 18:4,5 A Come out of Babylon Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

13. The THIRD MESSAGE Q16 What will happen to those who refuse to respond to the call to come out of Babylon and who continue to worship the beast and his image? Revelation 14:9-11 A Destroyed in God’s judgement! THREE WARNINGS … 1 Do Not Worship the Beast 2 Do Not Worship the Image to the Beast 3 Do Not Receive the Mark of the Beast Revelation Seminars 21 [2] God’s SPECIAL MESSAGE

14. Revelation Seminars 21 [3] Where Do You Stand? Q17 What characterizes those who resist the dragon, the beast and the false prophet? Revelation 14:12 (Compare Revelation 12:17.) A 1. Patience 2. Obedience 3. Faithfulness Q18 What is God's assurance to those who are attacked because of their faithful preaching of the gospel? Revelation 14:13 A Rest (even from death) – salvation is theirs!

15. Revelation Seminars 21 The HARVEST 1 The GRAIN HARVEST Q19 What is the "one 'like a son of man'" told it is time for? Revelation 14:14-16 A Reaping! 2 The GRAPE HARVEST Q20 What is gathered in the second part of the harvest, and where are they thrown? Revelation 14:17-20 A The grapes of the ‘earth’ – into the press!

16. Revelation Seminars 21 The CONTRASTS of Revelation … JERUSALEMBABYLON The pure woman The prostitute woman The authority of Scripture The counterfeit of tradition True worship - Creator Counterfeit worship - creature Obedient followers of the Lamb Rebellious worshippers of the beast The eternal standard & Sabbath Counterfeit commands & Sunday The seal of God The mark of the beast. DELIVERANCE of God’s people DESTRUCTION of the rebellious

17. Q true or false 1.The conflict of the last days is over worship. 2.Faithfulness to Jesus & obedience to the ten commands are central to the worship of God’s people in the last days. 3.When the attacks of the dragon, beast & false prophet are taking place, the judgment by God has begun. 4.God’s special message of Revelation 14:6-12 is given to prepare us for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Q yes/no/not sure 5.Do you choose to join the Advent movement in following and preaching or sharing the message of the three angels? Revelation Seminars 21 quiz

18. My Response... Q There is no neutral ground. What does this mean to you? Explain what you feel about the idea of joining the Advent movement in following and sharing the messages of the three angels? What changes might this bring to your life? A Revelation Seminars 21 NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com

19. Messages from Patmos for Today! Revelation Seminars 21 The Message of the Three Angels