1. Revelation Preston Clegg Recovering Reclaiming the Book of Revelation for the Church 5

2. Prologues are vitally important for understanding ANY literary work. Revelation is no exception. This book is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Notice the descriptors of Jesus here: 1) Faithful Witness. 2) Firstborn of the dead. 3) Ruler of the kings of the earth.

3. Prologues are vitally important for understanding ANY literary work. Revelation is no exception. This book is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Notice the descriptors of Jesus here: 1) Faithful Witness. 2) Firstborn of the dead. 3) Ruler of the kings of the earth.

4. Prologues are vitally important for understanding ANY literary work. Revelation is no exception. This book is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Notice the descriptors of Jesus here: 1) Faithful Witness. 2) Firstborn of the dead. 3) Ruler of the kings of the earth.

5. Prologues are vitally important for understanding ANY literary work. Revelation is no exception. This book is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Notice the descriptors of Jesus here: 1) Faithful Witness. 2) Firstborn of the dead. 3) Ruler of the kings of the earth.

6. Prologues are vitally important for understanding ANY literary work. Revelation is no exception. This book is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Notice the descriptors of Jesus here: 1) Faithful Witness. 2) Firstborn of the dead. 3) Ruler of the kings of the earth.

7. Prologues are vitally important for understanding ANY literary work. Revelation is no exception. This book is a revelation of Jesus Christ. Notice the descriptors of Jesus here: 1) Faithful Witness. 2) Firstborn of the dead. 3) Ruler of the kings of the earth.

8. This revelation was meant to be both read and heard! These things must SOON take place. This book had to mean something to the leaders. There are actually 3 genres at work here: 1) Apocalyptic 2) Prophecy 3) Letter

9. This revelation was meant to be both read and heard! These things must SOON take place. This book had to mean something to the leaders. There are actually 3 genres at work here: 1) Apocalyptic 2) Prophecy 3) Letter

10. This revelation was meant to be both read and heard! These things must SOON take place. This book had to mean something to the leaders. There are actually 3 genres at work here: 1) Apocalyptic 2) Prophecy 3) Letter

11. This revelation was meant to be both read and heard! These things must SOON take place. This book had to mean something to the leaders. There are actually 3 genres at work here: 1) Apocalyptic 2) Prophecy 3) Letter

12. This revelation was meant to be both read and heard! These things must SOON take place. This book had to mean something to the leaders. There are actually 3 genres at work here: 1) Apocalyptic 2) Prophecy 3) Letter

13. This revelation was meant to be both read and heard! These things must SOON take place. This book had to mean something to the leaders. There are actually 3 genres at work here: 1) Apocalyptic 2) Prophecy 3) Letter

14. One can sense God’s power in these verses: I AM is used twice. The ALMIGHTY. He is coming as the alpha and omega. John’s initial vision- write what you SEE. (We need our imaginations.)

15. One can sense God’s power in these verses: I AM is used twice. The ALMIGHTY. He is coming as the alpha and omega. John’s initial vision- write what you SEE. (We need our imaginations.)

16. One can sense God’s power in these verses: I AM is used twice. The ALMIGHTY. He is coming as the alpha and omega. John’s initial vision- write what you SEE. (We need our imaginations.)

17. One can sense God’s power in these verses: I AM is used twice. The ALMIGHTY. He is coming as the alpha and omega. John’s initial vision- write what you SEE. (We need our imaginations.)

18. One can sense God’s power in these verses: I AM is used twice. The ALMIGHTY. He is coming as the alpha and omega. John’s initial vision- write what you SEE. (We need our imaginations.)

19. Son of Man (Daniel’s vision) standing amongst the lampstands (churches). Holding stars in his hand (angels of the 7 churches). Notice the sword comes out of his mouth.

20. Son of Man (Daniel’s vision) standing amongst the lampstands (churches). Holding stars in his hand (angels of the 7 churches). Notice the sword comes out of his mouth.

21. Son of Man (Daniel’s vision) standing amongst the lampstands (churches). Holding stars in his hand (angels of the 7 churches). Notice the sword comes out of his mouth.

22. The vision of Christ (1.9-20): Jesus is one like the Son of Man. His dress is a robe which hangs to the feet and a sash across his chest. His head and hair were white like wool. His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze.

23. The vision of Christ (1.9-20): Jesus is one like the Son of Man. His dress is a robe which hangs to the feet and a sash across his chest. His head and hair were white like wool. His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze.

24. The vision of Christ (1.9-20): Jesus is one like the Son of Man. His dress is a robe which hangs to the feet and a sash across his chest. His head and hair were white like wool. His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze.

25. The vision of Christ (1.9-20): Jesus is one like the Son of Man. His dress is a robe which hangs to the feet and a sash across his chest. His head and hair were white like wool. His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze.

26. The vision of Christ (1.9-20): Jesus is one like the Son of Man. His dress is a robe which hangs to the feet and a sash across his chest. His head and hair were white like wool. His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze.

27. The vision of Christ (1.9-20): Jesus is one like the Son of Man. His dress is a robe which hangs to the feet and a sash across his chest. His head and hair were white like wool. His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze.

28. The vision of Christ (1.9-20) continued: His voice was like the sound of many waters. His mouth produced a sharp, two-edged sword. His face shined with the brightness of the sun. In his right hand were the seven stars.

29. The vision of Christ (1.9-20) continued: His voice was like the sound of many waters. His mouth produced a sharp, two-edged sword. His face shined with the brightness of the sun. In his right hand were the seven stars.

30. The vision of Christ (1.9-20) continued: His voice was like the sound of many waters. His mouth produced a sharp, two-edged sword. His face shined with the brightness of the sun. In his right hand were the seven stars.

31. The vision of Christ (1.9-20) continued: His voice was like the sound of many waters. His mouth produced a sharp, two-edged sword. His face shined with the brightness of the sun. In his right hand were the seven stars.

32. Notice John’s response- worship. What are Jesus’ first words in Revelation? Do not be afraid… The prologue and first chapter of Revelation is thoroughly centered on Jesus Christ.

33. Notice John’s response- worship. What are Jesus’ first words in Revelation? Do not be afraid… The prologue and first chapter of Revelation is thoroughly centered on Jesus Christ.

34. Notice John’s response- worship. What are Jesus’ first words in Revelation? Do not be afraid… The prologue and first chapter of Revelation is thoroughly centered on Jesus Christ.