Slide show for the weekly Bethany Baptist Church chapter summary Bible study.

1. Welcome! We are glad you are here!
Don’t worry if you don’t know how to do this, we
will teach you as we go!

2. Three Easy Questions

3. Three Questions when you read the chapter you wish to study:
1. What does the chapter say?
2. What does that mean – specifically – to me?
3. What am I going to do about it?
Some add an optional memory verse as a part of the process to help
them retain what God has said to them.

5. KV 11-14: The War is OVER!!!
1 - 6: The Four Hallelujahs
7 - 10: The Lamb and His Bride
11 - 18: The Return of the King
19 - 21: Time runs out for the Beast

7. Remember – at least four six(!) levels to understand!
1. To the believers at that time in that place (Historical context)
2. To all the churches (Ecclesiastic context):
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
3. To all believers (Homiletic context):
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
4. To world historical events (Prophetic context)
5. The Symbolism and interpretation thereof (Symbolic context)
6. Geopolitical context (won’t say much here)

8. Some principles of Bible study:
 Take the text in context
 Be sure of literal or symbolic interpretations
 Don’t be afraid to ask the Author ;)
 Cooper’s first rule of Interpretation:
 If the plain sense of Scripture makes good sense, then seek no other
sense!

9. The Fourfold Hallelujah:
1. God judges the false religious system
2. God permanently deals with that system
3. The 24 elders and 4 living creatures
acknowledge the righteousness of God in
these judgements
4. All join in the praise, singing out –
“Hallelujah! For the Lord God Almighty
Reigns!”

10. The Lamb and His Bride:
1. Made herself ready – clothed herself in fine linen, bright and clean!
2. That fine linen is the “righteous acts of the saints.”
3. Those who are invited are blessed!
4. This was said to John by a fellow servant and brother that also hold
the testimony of Jesus, not an angelic being.
There is some added information here that can be derived from the text:
1. The fellow servant and brother was already in heaven. Some use this
(I think somewhat incorrectly) as proof that the Church is already in
heaven. You all know I believe this to be the case, but this is not
proof, strictly speaking – it is evidence out of context at best.
2. The testimony “to” Jesus is the spirit of Prophecy. This means that all
prophetic passages in scripture are speaking in some way about Jesus,
and bearing Him witness.

11. The Return of the King:
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white
horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful
and True, and in righteousness He judges and
wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on
His head are many diadems; and He has a
name written on Him which no one knows
except Himself. He is clothed with a robe
dipped in blood, and His name is called The
Word of God. (11-13)
Did you notice the only one described with a
weapon here is the King? I think this army is
the Church – but we ae not coming to destroy –
we are coming to heal and restore! What an
honour!

12. Time runs out for the Beast and the False Prophet…
Remember that gathering to the valley of Meggido? This is
where the final battle will be between Satan and his armies
against God, specifically, Jesus and His witnesses. And even
better, the outcome is already written…
And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who
performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those
who had received the mark of the beast and those who
worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake
of fire which burns with brimstone. (20)
Interestingly, I have to say “Game not over.” But we’ll see what
that means in the NEXT chapter, so I’ll leave that until then.

13. 1. There is a coming kingdom where only righteousness dwells.
2. It isn’t here yet, so we still have time to get ready!
3. Those that get ready are invited to the marriage supper of the
Lamb! In fact, they are part of the Bride!
4. The fine linens worn by the bride are the “righteous acts of the
saints.”
5. After this marriage supper, the King of kings is coming back
with His army of restoration experts.
6. Time will run out for the antagonists right here.

14. This is NOT talking about the salvation of the spirit here – this is
talking about the rewards of those who have remained faithful to
their heavenly Fiancé.
We have just been through several weeks of describing the most
horrid trials for humankind and the consequences of this time on
earth for believers. Jesus never said our lives would be easy – but
He did tell us that our faithfulness would be worth it.
And this is our CHOICE!

15. All choices have consequences. When you make your choice, you
choose the consequences.
So choose:
“If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for
yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which
your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of
the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my
house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15 NASB)

16. 1. God and His plan will not be mocked. If people do not choose
Him and His way, they are choosing an “alternate ending” that
will not work out well for them.
2. God’s people have a choice – to come out from among them –
then and there, as well as here and now. It is the very same
choice – because those who choose against God and His plan
will be participants in her sins and in her judgements.
3. God’s judgements are swift and terrible. No one can stand in
His presence without His mercy and grace. Choose to follow
Him.

17. Believers in Jesus have a UNIQUE, God-given right and ability to
follow Jesus and choose for Him. We, as His disciples NEED to
choose for Him. But how?
Acts 2:42 – “They were continually devoting themselves to the
apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to
prayer.”
We must cultivate this attitude with these activities daily. Habitual
participation of these habits now will strengthen us then.