Daniel and Revelation: Revelation Chapter 1

Question 1

What is Revelation about?

Answer 1

The Revelation is about Jesus Christ; his death, resurrection, ministry in heaven and his presence among his people.

Question 2

Who wrote the book Revelation?

Answer 2

The Disciple John

John was on the island of Patmos, a prisoner for the cause of Christ. He was worshiping on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment of his Lord when he was carried off in the Spirit.

Question 3

What do the seven candlesticks represent?

Answer 3

They Represent the 7 churches in Asia Minor.

Question 3

What are the 7 churches?

Answer 3

1. Ephesus
2. Smyrna
3. Pergamum
4. Thyatira
5. Sardis
6. Philadelphia
7. Laodicea

Question 4

What was the first act of warfare by the Dragon (Lucifer)?

Answer 4

Persecution

The first Christian martyr was Deacon Stephen.

Question 5

In what 4 ways did Lucifer carried out persecution?

Answer 5

1. Infiltration of Judaisers telling christians that if they do not obey the law of Moses they could not be saved.
2. Gnostics denied the divinity of Jesus Christ as well as stating that Jesus was not human because flesh is matter and matter is sinful.
3. Ascetics lived a life of penance believing that a high level of spirituality can be attained by self-mortification as well as self denial.
4. There were apostases corrupt practices, the denial of the resurrection, attacks from the romans.

Question 6

Why was resurrection given to John?

Answer 6

Because during that time there was turmoil, confusion, division and uncertainty.

Question 7

How did God Deliver the message?

Answer 7

1. God first gave it to Jesus
2. Jesus then gave it to the Angels
3. The Angels then gave it to John
4. The John sent it to the 7 churches of Asia Minor.

Question 8

Who did John pronounce his blessings to?

Answer 8

To those who:
1. Read
2.Hear
3.Keep
the word of the book

Question 9

What would the description of Jesus mean to the churches?

Answer 9

1. The description Son of Man brings to mind the many times in the Gospels Jesus described himself as the Son of man – one with the human family, head of the Church
2. His dress brings to mind the way the high priest was regaled for ministry in the earthly sanctuary/temple
3. His white wooly hair brings to mind him being the pure spotless Lamb of God.
4. His eyes of fire bring to mind his omniscience.
5. The sword in his mouth is clearly a reference to the word of God.
6. Christ standing among the candle sticks is assurance to the Church that he is among them, despite all the challenges they faced.
7. The seven stars in his hands indicate that he still guides, and directs the leaders of his Church. He is still in charge.

Question 10

Which Scripture is similar to Revelation Chapter 1: 12-16?

Answer 10

Daniel Chapter 10: 5-6