Revelation on Rice Family Ministries

Revelation 1:1

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

July 24, 2022

Revelation Intro #

Revelation 1:1-2

Introduction

Chapter one, is a great introductory chapter, which sets the tone for the entire book.

Revelation – 1. The act of disclosing or discovering to others what was before unknown to them; appropriately, the disclosure or communication of truth to men by God himself, or by his authorized agents, the prophets and apostles. 2. That which is revealed; appropriately, the sacred truths which God has communicated to man for his instruction and direction. The revelations of God are contained in the Old and New Testament.

Revelation 1:4

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

July 31, 2022

Introduction to Revelation #

Revelation 1:4-20

Introduction

All of this is still introductory material, before he gets down to the message to the churches. There is so much packed in these verses, I simply will not cover it all. The depth of the material is simply too great. You MUST take time to read over it, and get insight on it.

Last week, we briefly noted:

Revelation 2:1

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

August 28, 2022

The Declining Church #

Revelation 2:1-7

Introduction

These start out with the words, “Unto the angel of the church…” An angel is a messenger, and so while it is not spelled out for us, it is often believed these messages are given to the pastor of the church.

Ephesus was a very prominent city in Asia of great wealth, and commercialism. The great temple of Diana sat outside of the city, and was a spectacular site to behold. It was very large, and built out of shiny marble. You can read about it in Acts 19, where the idol makers were very upset that their trade was suffering economic loss.

Revelation 2:8

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

September 4, 2022

The Dependable Church #

Revelation 2:8-11

Introduction

This is the shortest of the letters to the churches.

Nothing negative is mentioned in the letter to the church of Smyrna. Smyrna was also a wealthy commercial city. Perhaps not as great as Ephesus, but still a wealthy city.

The message is that of encouragement through persecution. Persecution, is not an enjoyable topic, and yet, it is given by Christ himself, who know more about persecution, and suffering than anyone else! Jesus lived an absolutely SINLESS life, and didn’t deserve not even one lash of punishment, yet he took it, for our sakes. It is he, “which was dead, and is alive;”

Revelation 2:12

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

September 11, 2022

The Defiled Church #

Revelation 2:12-17

Introduction

We are going to look at one another state of the church. While these very well can represent ages, they very well could stand for stages or states in which a church may be.

Last week, we looked at Smyrna, as the Dependable Church, who stands through persecution. It was pointed out to me afterwards, that even now, the christians in Smyrna face persecution! So, while it is very popular to define these as ages, they also can be a status of current churches.

Revelation 2:18

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

September 18, 2022

The Defiant Church #

Revelation 2:18-29

Christ - the “Son of God”, eyes like unto a flame of fire (judgement), feet like brass,

Eyes like unto a flame of fire - judgement

feet are like fine brass - righteous

God’s judgement is righteous.

God’s judgement in this portion, can seem harsh to us, but it certainly is not. It is just. We have a very skewed sense of right and wrong, and tolerate much more wickedness than God does.

Revelation 3:1

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

September 25, 2022

The Dead Church #

Revelation 3:1-6

Introduction

The Spirit certainly speaks of the Holy Spirit of God. The idea, is that Jesus has life! The Spirit would certainly represent life, that is why in Eph 2:1-2

Eph. 2:1 ¶ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Revelation 3:7

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

October 2, 2022

The Dedicated Church #

Revelation 3:7-13

Introduction

Christ is the key holder, the keeper, the one who opens, and closes doors which no one else is able to. It is important to recognize Christ, and see Him for who He is, and what He is able to do.

To the church in Philadelphia, there are more descriptive phrases attributed to Jesus than any of the other churches.

Revelation 3:14

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

October 16, 2022

The Deceived Church #

Revelation 3:14-22

Introduction

The attributes of Christ revealed in each passage are the ones appropriate for the need of the church. He reveals Himself as we need Him.

Not all the churches received a negative commentary. Two churches were simply encouraged to continue in the things they were doing. However, of the ones not doing right, I want to recap the verses:

Revelation 4:1

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

November 13, 2022

Throne in Heaven #

Revelation 4:1-3

Introduction

Rev 2:1-7 - The Declining Church - Ephesus - left their first love

Rev 2:8-11 - The Dependable Church - Smyrna - No Bad, stood through persecution

Rev 2:12-17 - The Defiled Church - Pergamos - Dwelt where Satan's Seat was

Rev 2:18-29 - The Defiant Church - Thyatira - Church who allowed Jezebel to teach in the church -

Revelation 4:2

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

November 27, 2022

Glimpse of Heaven #

Revelation 4:2-11

Introduction

Last week we saw the Rapture, Throne, and the Lord sits on the throne. We noted the Priestly heritage, the Promise in the rainbow, and the Praise worthiness that the emerald represents.

The Travel (Trumpet) (1)

-Door -Christ

-Declaration -Come up

-Destiny -Condemnation to unfold

The Throne (2-7)

Description
Decree

The Tribute (8-11)

-Worship

--Seraphims

--Elders

-Worthy

I. The Travel (Rev 4:1) #

A. Door (Jesus) #

John 10:7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

Revelation 5

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

December 4, 2022

Revelation 5 #

Revelation 5:1-4

I. Sealed Book (1-4) #

A. Book - #

1. Daniel saw this scene. (Dan 7:9-10, 13-14) #

Dan. 7:9 ¶ I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. 10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Revelation 6:1

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

January 15, 2023

Seven Seals #

Revelation 6:1-2

Introduction

Let's go back, just for a moment, and refresh where we have been. Revelation 1

Rev. 1:1 ¶ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Rev. 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Revelation 7

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

January 29, 2023

Revelation 7 #

Revelation 7:1-4

Introduction

We ended our last study on the sixth seal. As Chapter 7 opens, it is often referred to as a parenthetical. The idea of the seals being opened is put on pause, and this chapter now introduces us to two groups of people. So we will look at these two groups of people and make some notes of them.

Revelation 8

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

February 5, 2023

7th Seal & 7 Trumpets #

Revelation 8:1-6

Introduction

Book of Sevens – 7 letters to the churches Rev 1-3

Remember we started looking at the 7 seals in Revelation chapter 6. The 1^st^ Seal (6:1) was that of a White horse (represented a conquering, unified, one world government) 2^nd^ Seal (6:3) – Red Horse – Nation will turn on nation in a great struggle for power. No man wants to be ruled, but all men want to rule. 3^rd^ Seal (6:5) – Black horse – that of famine which will come as a natural result of war. 4^th^ Seal (6:7) – Pale horse – Death & Hell, ¼ part of the earth (Population) 8million, 2million die! 5^th^ Seal (6:9) – Vision of the martyrs under the altar, crying for Justice. 6^th^ Seal (6:12) earthquake, darkening of moon, and sun. -

Revelation 9

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

February 26, 2023

Trumpets of Torture and Death #

Revelation 8:13, 9:1-12

Introduction

A reminder of where we are in the Book of Revelation. The first three chapters contain messages to the churches. Some have laid out time periods that these fit into. They also are relevant messages and perhaps even stages that any church can find itself in.

Revelation 4 – We believe the rapture takes place, we do not see any mention of the church hereafter. The scene is described as being in heaven, it is a marvelous scene of worshipping the LORD Jesus Christ.

Revelation 10

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

April 16, 2023

Attention #

Revelation 10:1-8

Introduction

We have already looked at the seven seals. We have looked at 6 of the 7 trumpets. If you remember, the seals, the first 6 are listed in chapter 6, and then in chapter 7 is a parenthetical statement. It is a pause in the sequence of events, and gives us relevant facts about some of the people, that will be dealt with going forward. We have much the same situation here in chapter 10. We have looked at 6 of the trumpets sounding, and prior to the 7th, we have chapter 10 as a parenthetical statement that is going to give us some relevant facts about places. All of this takes place during the tribulation period. The rapture of the saved happened right at the beginning of chapter 4. We do not see reference to the church (body of believers) after chapter 4.

Revelation 11

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

April 30, 2023

Revelation 11 #

Revelation 11:1-2

Introduction

In chapter 10, we started a parenthetical statement, in which relevant information is added to the story.

Example:

George was driving the car, and he was doing a fabulous job.
George was driving the car (he was only 12 years old), and he was doing a fabulous job.

The sounding of the trumpets was introduced to us in Chapter 8, continued in chapter 9, when in chapter 10, the thought is put on pause, and relevant information is given to us in chapter 10, and partially through chapter 11. Where in the rest of chapter 11, it continues the thought of the sounding trumpets that are proclaiming judgment on the earth.

Revelation 11:14

Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

May 7, 2023

Kingdom & Characters #

Revelation 11:14-18

Introduction

You will recall the woes were introduced way back in chapter 8.

Rev. 8:13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!

Revelation 12

Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

May 14, 2023

Revelation 12 #

Revelation 12:1

Introduction

Last week, I barely mentioned the figures that are introduced in chapter 12. I would like to expound a little further on them, particularly the woman. There are some things that need expounded to help clarify this chapter.

I. Curtains drawn #

“opened in heaven” (Rev 11:19)

A. Rapture (Rev 4:1) #

Rev. 4:1 ¶ After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

Revelation 13

Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

May 21, 2023

Rising Beasts #

Revelation 13:1-

Introduction

There is a lot of information in this chapter, which again, helps us understand the context of the book of Revelation. There is a lot of description given here. This chapter also goes along with Daniel chapter 7. It is well worth noting cross referencing the verses there with this chapter.

I. First Beast (1-10) #

A. Blasphemy in Writing (1) #

Blasphemy -

Revelation 14

Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

May 28, 2023

Glimpse of Light #

Revelation 14:1-5

Introduction

We continue in the parenthetical chapters which are shedding light on the overall picture of things, and are not part of the timeline. They do help us understand the timeline of events, but are not considered the next step in the timeline. You will remember, we left off on the 2^nd^ woe, the Sixth Trumpet in Rev 9:13, then of course the introduction is made in Rev 11:14-15 that the 3^rd^ woe, or the 7^th^ Trumpet cometh quickly, but that doesn’t fully get explained until Chapter 17… and seven vials are contained in that 7^th^ Trumpet.

Revelation 15

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

June 4, 2023

The Wrath of God #

Revelation 15

Introduction

The word wrath is used 13 times in the Book of Revelation. The word wrath doesn’t show up in the book of Revelation until chapter 6. Consequently, that is when the tribulation period starts. The last time we see the word wrath in the book of Revelation is chapter 19.

Our goal is not to run a word study on the word wrath tonight, but it is relevant in these chapters that we are looking at. So it is good to have a background understanding of it’s usage throughout Revelation.

Revelation 17

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

June 11, 2023

Babylon the Religious System #

Revelation 17:1-5

Introduction

One thing we notice in the book of Revelation, is that the Devil, Satan, that old Dragon, is a great imitator of God. He mocks, and sets up his own ways to mimic what God does. Notice the similarity of these two verses:

Rev. 17:1 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

Revelation 18

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

June 18, 2023

Babylon's Fall - Political/Commercial #

Revelation 18:1-8

Introduction

Notice, that the Fall of Babylon is referenced back in Revelation 14:6-8. Let's go back and look at it. Clearly that is the timeline of events, and Revelation 17-18 are parenthetical statements, clarifying the details of the fall of Babylon. In Chapter 17, we noted the fall of the religious system of Babylon. It seems more of a system, than a physical, actual place. Notice in Revelation 18, the wording certainly lends itself more to a physical place, and location that would represent the center of political or commercial activity.

Revelation 19

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

July 2, 2023

Victory Celebration #

Revelation 19

Introduction

There are three things that are clearly noted in this chapter. Clearly, we can see the Worship, the Wedding, and the War. All three of these things are positive things. Considering the fall of Babylon, and the wickedness that is described in those two chapters, this chapter is a breath of fresh air.

I. The Worship of the Lord (1-6) #

A. The chorus (1, 3, 4, 6) #

Only used in the book of Revelation.

Revelation 20

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

July 9, 2023

The Millennial Reign & Judgement #

Revelation 20:1-3

Introduction

The Millennial reign of Jesus Christ, is a literal 1000 year reign of Jesus on the Earth! The Old Testament foretells of this, and this is literally what the Jews expected when Jesus came the first time. They didn't understand his coming as a lowly Lamb of God to take away the sins of the World.

Revelation 20:11

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

July 9, 2023

Final Judgement Day #

Revelation 20:11-15

Introduction

This passage is a very serious passage. It deals with the end of time as we know it, it deals with man standing before God to give account of his deeds.  It is important that we understand this will absolutely take place, and every single day, it draws closer.

I. Facing the Lord (11-12) #

A. Deliverer (11) “him that sat on it” #

i. Who sits on that throne? That becomes an important topic. #

John 5:22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

Revelation 21

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

July 16, 2023

Everything Made New #

Revelation 21:1-8

Introduction

This entire Chapter is dedicated everything being made new! There is a great re-assurance, in knowing what is to come, and that while the heaven and earth is wiped out, that doesn't include humanity. This is where eternity is really described for us. The world is temporal, and will pass away.

I. New Conditions (1-8) #

A. Assurance of Heaven & Earth (1) #

2Pet. 3:10 -11

Revelation 22

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

July 23, 2023

The Closing #

Revelation 22:1-5

Introduction

We have arrived at the final chapter of Revelation. We started our series on July 24, 2022. So it has taken us exactly one year to get through the book of Revelation on Sunday nights. In one year, we have only heard 35 messages on the book of Revelation. We took a little more time in the first three chapters, then we took one chapter per service. Through the series, I hope it has been educational, exhorting, and encouraging to you.