Who/What
Who: John, angels, the New Heaven and New Earth, the river of living water
What: John saw a new heaven and a new earth. He saw the tree of life and the river of living water.
Those who trust in Jesus will have their names recorded. What is the name of the book in which they will be recorded?
The Book of Life!
Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more..."
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away.
Revelation 21:4
What is the hope of the church?
The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make things new.
When God showed John the holy city, John noticed that there was a giant temple!
FALSE
When God showed John the holy city, he noticed that there was NO temple. In the holy city, God will be with His people and there will no longer be a need for a temple.
WHO - Paul, the people of Rome, and the Jewish leaders
WHAT - Paul was on house arrest in Rome. There was a prison guard stationed at his home, but he never stopped preaching.
When John saw the vision of heaven opening, how did Jesus appear?
Jesus was a mighty warrior riding on a white horse. He was strong and powerful, ready to defeat evil.
Isaiah 25:1 "Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name..."
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1
What is our mission as Christians?
Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit
Jesus had a sharp sword and a crown. He fought a beast and an evil dragon, and Jesus was stronger than them.
TRUE.
WHO - Paul, sailors, and the shipwreck
WHAT - Paul was sailing from Caesarea to Rome. Strong winds tossed the ship and the ship was blown off course. God sent an angel to Paul, and Paul told the sailors what the angel had said: “Take courage”. Through God’s strength, Paul helped all of the sailors safely reach shore.
What were the four creatures that John saw in his vision?
A lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle.
Psalm 96:3 "Declare His glory among the nations..."
Declare His glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples.
Psalm 96:3
Who can be saved?
Anyone who trusts in Jesus can be forgiven of their sins and be right with God.
When John went up to heaven, he was able to open the scroll!
FALSE.
Jesus, the Lion of Judah, is the only person worthy to open the scroll.
WHO - Paul, Felix, Festus, King Agrippa and Queen Bernice
WHAT - Paul was brought to Caesarea as a prisoner. Paul met with Felix, the governor. Paul spoke to Felix about God, and Felix was afraid. Festus, the new governor, wanted to send Paul to Rome. King Agrippa and Queen Bernice visited Festus and Paul. When Paul told them the Gospel, they agreed that Paul had done nothing wrong and should be set free. But since Paul had already agreed to go to Rome, he needed to go.
What is the special purpose of Christian's lives?
To spread the good news of Jesus and to live in a way that honors Him.
John 3:17 "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world..."
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
John 3:17
What is the church?
The church is all Christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.
Paul had no idea that his boat was going to be shipwrecked.
FALSE
Paul tried to warn the sailors not to go because God had told him that it would be a dangerous journey!
WHO - Paul, Agabus, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and Paul’s nephew.
WHAT - Paul was brought to a trial before Pharisees and Sadducees. Paul got them to argue amongst themselves, and Paul was taken away to safety as they argued. Paul’s nephew overhead a plot to kill Paul and told him. In the middle of the night, soldiers brought Paul to Caesaria.
How long was Paul in house arrest in Rome?
Two years!
1 Corinthians 12:12 "For just as the body is one and has many parts..."
For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body - so also is Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12
Why did Jesus become human?
Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners.
When Paul spoke with the Sadducees and Pharisees, they all agreed with each other.
FALSE
Paul spoke about Jesus' resurrection from the dead and they disagreed so much that they turned into a RIOT!