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Revelation 1:1-20
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Revelation: This word comes from the Greek word apokalypsis and means "an uncovering," "an unveiling," or "a disclosure." In the New Testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth (Romans 16:25; Galatians 1:12; Ephesians 1:17; 3:3), the revealing of the sons of God (Romans 8:19), Christ's incarnation (Luke 2:32), and His glorious appearing at His second coming (2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:7). In all its uses, "revelation" refers to something or someone once hidden, becoming visible. What this book reveals or unveils is Jesus Christ in glory. Truths about Jesus and His final victory become clearly visible through this revelation.
Apostle John: John was an apostle and one of the three most intimate associates of Jesus (see Matthew 17:1; 26:37). John and James (John's older brother), were known as "the sons of Zebedee," and Jesus called them "Sons of Thunder" (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:17). After Christ's ascension, John became a pillar in the Jerusalem church. He ministered with Peter until he went to Ephesus (tradition says before the destruction of Jerusalem), from where the Romans exiled him to Patmos. Besides the book of Revelation, John also authored the Gospel that bears his name, as well as 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John.
1. Write something new that you learned about the word revelation.
2. Write something that you find interesting about the Apostle John and his life.
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1. Write something new that you learned about the word revelation.
well i learned that im really glad im not gonna be here!!! lol but honestly just with all the things that will happen that it makes me wanna tell people more so thay done have to deal with that.
2. Write something that you find interesting about the Apostle John and his life.
that he was Jesus' brother! how cool would that be???
~well i learned that it is unveiling and uncovering it shows new things that is going to happen so we can show people so they dont have to deal with it.
~well just the he is Jesus brother and he is always with him..im kinda Jealous of him!!!
James and John were brothers - not John and Jesus.
Jesus did have a brother named James, but it's not the same James as John's brother.
oh. haha well thats what i learned today haha
1. John and James were brothers and were known as "the sons of Zebedee"and Jesus called them the "Sons of Thunder"
2. That John became a pillar in the Jerusalem church. That Jesus was John's brother.
1. How much clearer is Luke 2:32 when we have a grasp of what revelation is and what it means!
2. I find it interesting that John was allowed to partake in some of the coolest earthly "experiences" recorded in the Bible...for example, the Transfiguration and the Revelation.
1. well, i learned, honestly, that John wrote revelation...i didnt realize that he wrote it.
2. he was very....how do i say this...like alert. he only focused on God and i can tell because like he just, i cant really explain it. you can just tell by the way he writes.
Excellent observation Taylor! I do think John was always looking for the working of the Savior!
1. Write something new that you learned about the word revelation.
That God had the plan of revelation before the start of time and chose to give us his plan in a way that we may be prepared...
AND IT SOUNDS COOL IN GREEK!!!
2. Write something that you find interesting about the Apostle John and his life.
John sounds like a very studious(sp) man. and very dedicated..i mean exiled!! dang. thats faith in God and love right there. and i think its cool how Jesus gave him and his brothers surnames. which described maybe the attitudes of both men.
and thanks pastor Jason i always thought that James the apostle was not Jesus's brother!!
haha i always thought he was
it would have been cool, though thank you for clearing that up^_^
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