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18 REVELATION is NOT a Mystery—TEACHER’S GUIDE
INTRODUCTION V
Yes, it definitely says so in verse eleven. Do you see that? (Or ―to
give to His bond-servants‖, VERSE #1) Remember, we learned both
titles refer to the same group of people. As we continue to study we
may notice other reasons, but this one is enough for now.
REVELATION was written as messages or letters to seven churches.
Tell students to write, “To send to seven churches.” in answer to the
question, “Why?”
Author Hal Lindsey has added one more question to his list: “What for?” It is
a slight play on the question “Why?” We consider the purpose behind
sending the letters to seven churches by asking “What for?” Students may
add this question at the end of their list, if they wish.
5. WHAT FOR? What is the purpose behind sending the
messages to the seven churches?
a. The main purpose is to stress the importance of God‟s children
studying God‟s Word.
II TIMOTHY 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by
God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for
correction, for training in righteousness.
TIMOTHY declares four specific purposes all Scripture fulfills. Inform
students and consider the purposes one at a time.
1) For teaching - All Scripture teaches what God wants His children to
know.
2) For reproof - All Scripture helps identify wrong things going on in
the lives of God‘s children.
3) For correction – All Scripture is able to bring about changes in the
lives of God‘s children.
4) For training in righteousness – All Scripture is able to instruct God‘s
children in what is right and what is wrong; what is good, what is bad,
how to tell the difference and what needs to be changed. Instruction
also covers learning about God, His plan, His purpose and what to
expect in the future.
b. “All” Scripture includes the book of Revelation.
The purpose of Scripture cited in II TIMOTHY also applies to “THE
REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST”. However, Revelation is unique