1. Revelation

3. Four horses of the Apocalypse Deception – War – Famine - Death

4. New Year – looking back,, looking forward We never know what’s round the corner.

6. The last of the apostles, The last of the apostles, John, is in exile John, is in exile on Patmos on Patmos

7. 1. Seven questions for a book of sevens! never have blessing inspired relevant resistance prophetic revelation

8. 2.What is Jesus really like?

9. Ruins of Ephesus 3. Lost Love

10. 4. Conquering Heroes Heroes Smyrna – church of suffering. suffering.

11. 5. No Greater Love Don’t trash the sacrifice Pergamon & Thyatira Don’t trash the sacrifice

12. 6. Dead or Alive? Dead church of Sardis, Living church of Philadelphia  I have opened a door for you.  I will make your enemies bow at your feet.  I will keep you safe from the time of trouble.

13. Laodicea Hierapolis Colossae 7. Hot, cold or spat out?

14. 8. Meeting your Maker

15. 9. The Lion is a Lamb Who is worth y to open the seals? A seriously significant sacrifice A seriously significant sacrifice

16. 10. Revelation’s Revelations!

17. 11. Is evil out of control?`

18. 12. Will Justice win out?

19. 1.The Devil exists 2.The Devil has several names 3.The Devil appears in different forms 4.The Devil is a created being, a fallen Angel - Lucifer 5.The Devil is not equal and opposite to God 6.The Devil is not omni- present 7.The Devil works through demonic forces 8.The Devil works through human nature 9.The Devil works through the world 10.The Devil controls individuals and nations 11.The Devil is a Murderer 12.The Devil is the Father of Lies 13.The Devil is a Deceiver 14.The Devil is an Accuser 15.The Devil is our enemy, not just God's enemy 16.The Devil can physically afflict believers 17.The Devil can't take away our salvation or spiritually harm us 18.The Devil is a defeated foe 19.The Devil will be destroyed 20.The Devil runs away from us 13. Twenty things we need to know about the Devil

20. 1. There is a final judgement. 2. The nations of earth will be judged. 3. All people will face final judgement. 4. God is the judge and He is just. 5. Evil rulers, Satan, Death and Hades all end up in a “Lake of Fire”. 6. The “Lake of Fire” represents total, eternal separation from God. 7. People are also condemned to this “Lake of Fire”. 8. There are two deaths – a physical and a spiritual. 9. Judgement is made according to our deeds. 10.The most important thing is knowing that your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. 14. Ten things we need to know about Judgement Day

21. Revelation “It’s a whole new beginning!” Chapters 21 & 22 Chapters 21 & 22

22. 1. The End is the Beginning!

23. “For me this is the end but also the beginning... I believe... that our victory is certain.” Bonhoeffer, 8 th April 1945 1. The End is the Beginning!

24. Jesus is Alpha and Omega, Aleph & Tav, Beginning & End

25. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God There are 7 Hebrew words in this first sentence of the Bible and 28 (4x7) letters.

26. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God The first 3 words add up to 14 letters. The last 4 words add up to 14 letters.

27. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God The 4 th and 5 th words have 7 letters. The 6 th and 7 th words have 7 letters.

28. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God Three key words: God, Heaven & Earth have 14 letters.

29. 90 1 40 2 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God The first, last & middle two letters add up to133 = 19 x 7

30. 90 5 400 6 40 5 400 1 40 1 1 2 400 2 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God The first & last letters of all 7 words add up to1393 = 199 x 7

31. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God The introduction (v1 & 2) contains 21 Hebrew words. The conclusion (ch2 v1-3) contains 35 words. The introduction (v1 & 2) contains 21 Hebrew words. The conclusion (ch2 v1-3) contains 35 words.

32. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God Earth - 21 times in the passage. God - 35 times in the passage. Earth - 21 times in the passage. God - 35 times in the passage.

33. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God Seven days of creation Seven “and it was so” Seven “God saw that it was good.” Seven days of creation Seven “and it was so” Seven “God saw that it was good.”

34. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God Seven implies completeness, perfection or totality. Seven implies completeness, perfection or totality.

35. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God What about the untranslated word in the middle?

36. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. in beginning the earth and the heavens create d God It’s the first & last letters of Hebrew alphabet: aleph & tav. (In Greek: alpha & omega – the first and the last) Oh... and this word occurs seven times in the creation story! It’s the first & last letters of Hebrew alphabet: aleph & tav. (In Greek: alpha & omega – the first and the last) Oh... and this word occurs seven times in the creation story! the beginning and the end

37. 2. The Beginning is New! HeavenEarthSea

38. No Raging Sea – the end of evil!

39. 2. The Beginning is New!

40. The Holy City – the New Jerusalem 12 gates 12 angels 12 tribes commemorated 12,000 stadia in length, width & height 144 cubits thick 12 precious stones 12 pearls 12 symbolises God’s authority and the foundations of perfect government

41. 2. The Beginning is New!

42. New Jerusale m: A big city! city!

43. This idea is not Biblical! Three Heavens Paul – 2 Corinthians 12.1-9 (Caught up in the third heaven) 1.Sky, clouds 2.Space, celestial bodies 3.The abode of God

44. River flowing from the Throne  The water of life  Fruit growing twelve times a year  Leaves for healing of the nations

45. Tree of Life - is about eternal life (Genesis)

46. 3. The New is to be Welcomed! For the time is near (soon) when all these things will happen. Revelation 1:3 Thousand years like a day Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8 “ S o o n a n d v e r y s o o n, w e a r e g o i n g t o s e e t h e K i n g... ”

47. No more death, mourni ng, crying or pain... Asmara, Eritrea 3. The New is to be Welcomed!

48. The Bride has made herself ready... 3. The New is to be Welcomed!