This document is an overview of Revelation 1:1-8 from the Bible. It introduces Revelation as a revelation from God given to Jesus Christ to show his servants what must happen soon. It was sent through an angel to John, who testified to everything he saw in God's word and the testimony of Jesus Christ. It describes that Jesus is the ruler over kings on earth and will return visibly for all to see.

1. The Book of Revelation
Revelation 1: 1 – 8

2. Revelation 1: 1 – 2

3. Revelation
apokalupsis
ἀποκάλυψις

4. No one knows about that
day or hour, not even the
angels in heaven, nor the
Son, but only the Father.
(Matthew 24:36)

5. Servant
doulos
δοῦλος
slave

6. Revelation 1: 3

7. 2 Peter 3: 11 – 13

8. Revelation 1: 4 – 5a

10. God said to Moses, "I AM
WHO I AM. This is what
you are to say to the
Israelites: 'I AM has sent
me to you.'"
(Exodus 3:14)

11. The Spirit in Isaiah 11:1-2
• of the Lord
• of wisdom
• of understanding
• of counsel
• of power
• of knowledge
• of the fear of the Lord

12. Revelation 1: 5b – 6

13. Revelation 1: 7

14. Revelation 1: 8