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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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Introduction ~ Questions Revelation 1:1-2 19 and there are additional purposes for the message it contains. What is the full purpose in sending this book to seven churches in Asia? That question has many answers. Students may notice additional reasons as the study moves along. They might underline the words “What For?” For now, Students might write “For instruction for the bond-servants” or “to teach from God‟s Word what is right and what is wrong” in the correct place on the Outline. 6. DEFINITIONS a. ―Bond-servants‖. Emphasize (one more time) the identity of “bond-servants”. 1) The first line ―The Revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave Him, to show to His bond-servants‖ proclaims this book is sent to the bondservants of Jesus Christ. 2) Seven churches (the number seven meaning ―full and complete‖) represent the members of the true Church of Jesus Christ: bondservants—all believers of the Church Age. That‘s US! b. “Revelation”. ** Picture of Jesus Christ is in Teacher’s Appendix. It may be enlarged or teacher may use another picture of Jesus Christ. 1) We want to understand the meaning of the name of this book. The book of Revelation is going to ―lay bare‖, ―show forth‖ ―uncover‖ or ―disclose‖ things previously hidden from our understanding. The definition of the word “REVELATION” proves this book is not a mystery. **An easel with a picture of Jesus Christ behind a fabric curtain should be set up before students arrive. Be sure everything is secure. Teach the entire lesson without referring to the easel at all. At just the right moment lift the veil revealing the special secrets and the mystery of what lies behind the covering. Be dramatic as you emphasize the point that without the removal of the covering or veil no one would know what was hidden. Jesus Christ is revealed and in turn “unveils or lays bare” some secrets previously hidden or unknown. Unknown facts connected with the final outcome of God‟s plan are unveiled along with the Lord Jesus Christ in all His majestic glory.
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