The book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John near the end of the first century A.D. John is arrested and sent to the island of Patmos, a Roman penal settlement. It is there that he writes the book of Revelation. This book is a collection of a series of visions that he has. This morning's scripture lesson comes from the very first chapter of this book.
Revelation 1:4-8 is an announcement from heaven. In verse eight, heaven is telling us that Jesus is the beginning and the end, first and the last. It has always been that way. It is true today. It will always be that way. Jesus is the only thing that really matters! Let's remember what a difference Jesus has made in this world. Without Jesus our world would be a different place.
So, here are three reminders from REVELATION 1:4-8:
1-Reminder One: Without Jesus there would be no faith.
2-Reminder Two: Without Jesus there would be no church.
3-Reminder Three: Without Jesus there would be no hope.
The words of Christian from the late fourth century gives some perspective. This is what he said (speaking of Jesus):
*He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of
Life.
*Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water.
*Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest. Jesus paid tribute, yet He
is the King.
*Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons.
*Jesus wept, yet He wipes away our tears.
*Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet He redeemed the world.
*Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd.
*Jesus died, yet His death He destroyed the power of death.
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