A new vision of Jesus Revelation 1 9
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A new vision of Jesus ~ Revelation 1: 9 -18
A new vision of Jesus Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in his wonderful face; And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace.
A new vision of Jesus • • John receives the vision spoiled for life on earth banished to Patmos not what he deserved, but it’s what he got • God can turn the worst of times into the best of times • John saw Jesus!
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… among the lampstands was someone “like a son of man” …’ (13 a) • Jesus - the God who is man • he saw the risen Christ with undiminished humanity
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash round his chest …’ (13 b) • Jesus - the God who serves • he saw the reigning Christ with unrivalled majesty
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… his head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow …’ (14 a) • Jesus - the God who is all-wise • he saw the righteous Christ with unimpeachable character
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… his eyes were like blazing fire …’ (14 b) • Jesus - the God who sees all things • he saw the revealing Christ with unhindered scrutiny
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… his feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace …’ (15 a) • Jesus - the God who judges • he saw the relentless Christ with untarnished integrity
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… his voice was like the sound of rushing waters …’ (15 b) • Jesus - the God who reigns • he saw the regal Christ with unchallenged authority
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… in his right hand he held seven stars …’ (16 a) • Jesus - the God who controls • he saw Christ, the one with unequalled power
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword …’ (16 b) • Jesus - the God who communicates • he saw Christ, the one who is infinitely resourceful
A new vision of Jesus • ‘… his face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance …’ (16 c) • Jesus - the God who is awesome • he saw the resplendent Christ with undimmed glory
A new vision of Jesus • John melted in the Lord’s presence (17 a) • Jesus touched him and reassured him (17 b) • Jesus introduced himself as the ‘I am’
A new vision of Jesus • Jesus is the all-sufficient one • Jesus is the all-victorious one • Jesus is the all-powerful one • ‘God holds the key of all unknown and I am glad …’
A new vision of Jesus take home message … For this, I have Jesus!