Revelation 19:1-21

Introduction: Does it seem like things are spiraling downward and spinning out of control? John, in the book of Revelation, sees the BIG PICTURE….the past, the present and the future! This should bring great comfort and confidence to every CHRISTian!

Is this world Falling Apart? What have we learned from this Deadly Disease? Consider (7) lessons learned from Covid 19:

1. The Reliability of Authority! (Rev 19:1, 2)

“And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying Allelujah: Salvation and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God.”

• Government’s under God-given authority (Rom 13:1-8)
• God’s superseding Authority over the Government (Acts 5:29)

2. The Authenticity of Bible Prophecy! (Rev 19:10)

“And I fell at his feet to worship him…..and have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

• Past & Present Fulfillment of the Bible
• Future Fulfillment of the Bible

3. The Audacity of the Enemy! (Rev 19:19)

“And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse and against his army.”

• China (Rev 16:12)
• Russia (Ezek 38, 39)

4. The Vulnerability of Humanity! (Rev 19:15)

“And out of his mouth govern a sharp sword, that with it, he should smite the nations and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: he that treadeth the wine press of the fierceness, and wrath of Almighty God.”

• Indispensable? Really?
• Undeniable

5. The Dependability of God’s Sovereignty! (Rev 19:6)

“And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and the voice of many waters, and the voice of mighty thundering, saying Allelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.”

• Helpless
• Hopeless

6. The Priority of Humility! (Rev 19:4)

“And I saw the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying Amen and Allelujah.”

• The way Up is down (Isa 14; Ezek 28)
• Jesus came down but got Up (Phil 2:5-11)

7. The Urgency of Eternity! (Rev 19:20)

“The beast….and the false prophet were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.”

• Time’s running out (Eph 5:16; James 4:14)
• Teach us to number our days (Psa 90:12)

Conclusion: Since things are going according to God’s plan (permissive will), what CHANGES do you need to make? Who do you desperately need to talk to immediately before it’s too late? Who can we reach out to and offer HOPE? Where are you heading? How are you doing?