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Bible Study Chapter 1 Audio file Scriptures
Read the first chapter of Revelation, and then listen to it.
Prologue
1 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
Greetings and Doxology
4 John,
To the seven churches in the province of Asia:
Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,”
and “every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him”;
and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”
So shall it be! Amen.
8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
John’s Vision of Christ
9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, 11 which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.”
12 I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. 15 His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 20 The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
Isaiah 24
New International Version
The Lord’s Devastation of the Earth
24 See, the Lord is going to lay waste the earth
and devastate it;
he will ruin its face
and scatter its inhabitants—
2 it will be the same
for priest as for people,
for the master as for his servant,
for the mistress as for her servant,
for seller as for buyer,
for borrower as for lender,
for debtor as for creditor.
3 The earth will be completely laid waste
and totally plundered.
The Lord has spoken this word.
4 The earth dries up and withers,
the world languishes and withers,
the heavens languish with the earth.
5 The earth is defiled by its people;
they have disobeyed the laws,
violated the statutes
and broken the everlasting covenant.
6 Therefore a curse consumes the earth;
its people must bear their guilt.
Therefore earth’s inhabitants are burned up,
and very few are left.
Chapter 1 bible study summary
Audio File Chapter 1 summary
John blinked, feeling a surge of power in the air. He stood on the island of Patmos, the sun beating down on him. His heart raced as he realized he was about to witness something extraordinary. “I was in the Spirit,” John muttered to himself, trying to make sense of the experience. Suddenly, a voice boomed behind him like a trumpet, commanding him to write down what he saw and send it to the seven churches. Heart pounding, John turned slowly to face the voice. Before him stood seven golden lampstands, casting a warm glow. Among them stood a figure like a son of man, radiant and powerful. The figure wore a long robe with a golden sash and had hair as white as snow. His eyes blazed like fire, and his feet shone like bronze. John felt a mixture of awe and fear at the sight before him. In the figure’s hand were seven stars, and a sharp sword emerged from his mouth. His face radiated with a brilliance that was almost blinding. John fell to his knees, overwhelmed by the presence of this divine being. “Do not be afraid,” the figure spoke, his voice like rushing waters. “I am the First and the Last, the Living One.” John listened intently as the figure revealed his identity and purpose. He felt a sense of peace wash over him as he heard the words spoken with authority and grace. “Write down what you have seen,” the figure instructed, “and what is to come.” John nodded, his hand trembling as he prepared to document this extraordinary encounter. The figure’s words echoed in his mind as he tried to process the profound significance of what he had just witnessed. The focus of Revelation is Christ the Deliverer and Christ tells the story to John As Christ continued to reveal the visions to John, the air crackled with energy. John’s pen raced across the parchment, capturing every detail of the divine message. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” Christ declared, his voice resonating with power. ” Write what you see and send it to my servants.” John gazed in awe at the scenes unfolding before him. He saw seven golden lampstands representing the seven churches, each holding a vital significance in the grand design of things. “The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches,” Christ explained, his eyes full of compassion and authority. ” And I hold them in my hand, guiding and protecting them.” As John absorbed these revelations, he felt a sense of purpose wash over him. He understood that these messages were not just for him but for the churches and believers who would come after him. “The time is near,” Christ proclaimed, his words echoing with a sense of urgency. ” Repent and return to me, for I stand at the door and knock.” John’s heart swelled with emotion as he realized the gravity of Christ’s message. He knew that these words carried weight and importance beyond measure. “I am the Root and Offspring of David,” Christ declared, his presence filling the space around them. “I am the bright Morning Star, shining in the darkness.” John’s hand trembled as he continued to write, each word etching itself into his memory. He knew that these revelations would shape the future of the churches and believers who followed in his footsteps. God knew people would not believe in Him so God has a plan for all creation to go through a judgement which will wash all earthy desires from their minds. The Lord’s Devastation of the Earth See, the Lord is going to lay waste the earth and devastate it; he will ruin its face and scatter its inhabitants— it will be the same for priest as for people, for the master as for his servant, for the mistress as for her servant, for seller as for buyer, for borrower as for lender, for debtor as for creditor. The earth will be completely laid waste and totally plundered. The Lord has spoken this word. In the wake of the divine message, a sense of foreboding settled over John. He felt the weight of the Lord’s words pressing down on him, a heavy burden of prophecy and warning. As John contemplated the devastation to come, a vision unfolded before his eyes. He saw the earth laid waste, its once-thriving cities reduced to rubble and ruin. The Lord’s hand moved with swift and terrible purpose, bringing destruction upon all who dwelled upon the land. The earth trembled beneath the Lord’s wrath, its very foundations shaken by the power of his judgment. John saw people of all walks of life, from priests to servants, masters to mistresses, all brought low by the hand of God. There was no distinction in the Lord’s devastation; all were equal in his eyes, all subject to his righteous anger. The earth was stripped bare, its riches plundered, its inhabitants scattered like dust in the wind. As John beheld the scene unfolding before him, a sense of awe and dread gripped his heart. He knew that these visions were not just symbols but a stark reality that would come to pass. The Lord’s words echoed in John’s mind, a solemn declaration of what was to come. The earth would be completely laid waste, its once-proud civilizations brought low by the hand of their Creator. With trembling hands, John continued to write, his pen scratching across the parchment as he captured the enormity of the Lord’s judgment. The weight of his task bore down on him as he sought to faithfully record the unfolding prophecy. The Lord has spoken this word,” John wrote, his hand faltering slightly as he finished documenting the vision of devastation and ruin. The message was clear: none would escape the Lord’s judgment, and all would be held accountable for their actions.
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