Alpha and Omega
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The book of Revelation is often misunderstood, and there are things we will not understand. However, we are not looking for answers—we are looking for Jesus. Our goal is to know him, walk with him, and move his mission forward in the world.
Study Questions
Application
What preconceived ideas do you bring to the study of Revelation? How can you be intentional about adopting a posture of humility in reading the text?
John’s vision of Jesus is both terrifying and captivating. Reread verses 12–20. What is most compelling to you in his description of Jesus?
What connections do you see between John’s description of Jesus and Old Testament imagery? How can this impact your worship?
Key Points
Scripture can be twisted by those seeking clarity on their own terms or through ignorance. We need humility and discipline to read God’s Word well.
Revelation is primarily about the person of Jesus Christ and what God is doing in the world. We also get glimpses of things to come.
Jesus is the Ruler of Kings. While it may look like earthly powers are in charge, we serve a King who is fully sovereign.
We can trust Jesus through suffering because he suffered for us.
Real power is subversive. Jesus expressed his power by being killed in a position of weakness. He defeated death with death.
While Jesus holds all power in the universe and beyond, he looks on our weakness with compassion, moves towards us with comfort, and gives us purpose.