Christ Church Bartlett

Session 28 — Mid East Beast [Revelation 13:1-10] — September 5, 2021 I. The Beast and his end-times empire will emerge from and be concentrated in the Middle East yet will have reach over the entire world. II. Ten Mid-East kings/kingdoms will give their allegiance and authority to the Beast in a revived Islamic Caliphate. III. Jerusalem will be a cup of staggering for the Beast and the surrounding nations. IV. There will be three primary destinies for those who resist the Beast – refuge, captivity, or martyr’s death. Application ➡ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for the return of the Prince of Peace – the King of Jerusalem! ➡ Prepare in such a way today that you can be proactive, not reactive, when these things begin to develop.

Session 27 — Jesus: The Greatest Superhero of All [Revelation 12] — August 29, 2021 I. Jesus had to be a human hero – born of a woman – in order to reverse the curse of Adam. II. Jesus is the most humble hero in the universe – coming to serve and sacrifice his own life for sinners. III. Jesus now is the most highly exalted hero in heaven, having sat down at the right hand of the Father. IV.Jesus is coming soon as the great head-crushing hero who will remove all evil and rule the nations with a rod of iron. V. When Jesus our Hero appears – all who believe in Him will become just like Him! Application ➡ Put your trust in Christ today and be set free from the curse of Adam and receive forgiveness and the free gift of everlasting life! ➡ To be first in God’s kingdom, we must humble ourselves before God, deny ourselves and serve others in the love of Christ.

Session 26 — The Great Red Dragon [Revelation 12] — August 22, 2021 I. After Satan plunged man into ruin in the garden, God prophesied of a perpetual war between the seed of the woman and the seed of the Serpent. II. Satan has been roaming the earth seeking to devour and snatch away God’s seed ever since. III.As the ruler of this world and god of this evil age, Satan has used the kingdoms of the earth to keep humanity in darkness and lead as many souls to hell as possible. IV.Satan soon will be cast out of heaven, only to empower the Beast, establish his ultimate empire, and unleash all his wrath against God’s covenant people. V. Though Satan will be given authority to conquer the saints, we will overcome thru faith in Jesus – the Lamb who has proved His love for us by dying on a cross. Application ➡ Recognize the voice of God by meditating on the Word and in prayer so that you are not deceived by the devil’s lies. ➡ Rest without fear in the perfect love of Jesus, knowing that He has proven His love for you o

Session 25 — Woman in the Wilderness [Revelation 12] — August 15, 2021 I. The LORD first betrothed Himself in covenant relationship to the people of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai. II. Israel proved to be an adulterous wife from the very start, resulting in her exile and estrangement from God. III.Jesus is the Bridegroom God who was willing to give His life for His bride in order to bring her into a new and better covenant. IV.God used Israel’s unbelief for the ultimate blessing of the Gentiles, extending salvation to all nations through faith in the Messiah of Israel. V. God has promised to preserve a believing remnant from ethnic Israel to the very end and show her grace in the wilderness where it all first began. VI.Once the Bride has been made ready and pure, the Bridegroom will return to receive her to Himself for the great marriage supper of the Lamb. Application ➡ We must Repent of our unfaithfulness and return to God with deep love and devotion, as we prepare for His return!

Session 24 — The 7th Trumpet [Revelation 11:15-19] — August 8, 2021 I. The 7th Trumpet signifies the end of this present, evil age when Messiah comes down in power to destroy His enemies, judge the world, and establish His eternal kingdom. II. The Feast of Trumpets is connected to the resurrection of the dead at the Awakening Blast – and the arrival of Messiah with triumphant shouts of joy! III.The theophany of the LORD at Mt. Sinai is the most complete prophetic pattern for the return of Jesus. IV.The 7th Trumpet is the great trumpet of God that will cause all the tribes of the earth to mourn and the whole world will tremble at His presence! V. The 7th Trumpet is the last trumpet sounded on the last day when God will resurrect the righteous in glorified bodies and gather His people to Himself. Application ➡ Pray fervently for God’s Kingdom to Come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. ➡ Prepare for and hasten the coming Day of the LORD when we all must give an account before Him.

Session 22 — The Mystery of God Fulfilled [Revelation 10] — July 25, 2021 I. John encounters a mighty messenger angel – the Angel of the LORD – who is the revelation of Jesus Christ and image of the invisible God. II. The mystery of God kept hidden for ages finally will be completed and finished on the Day of the LORD when Jesus is revealed from heaven for all to see. III.Things to be revealed in that Day include the mystery of God’s will, of Christ in us, of the Gentiles, of Israel, of the bride of Christ, and of the rapture. IV.The prophetic word of God is bittersweet because it represents both God’s perfect love and His perfect justice at the same time. Application ➡ Pray for wisdom and search the Scriptures to understand the mysteries of God and to turn many to righteousness. ➡ Feed daily on the sweet and comforting Word of God that nourishes our souls, yet use the sobering reality of God’s coming judgment as motivation to call sinners to repentance.

Session 21 — The 5th & 6th Trumpets [Revelation 9] — July 18, 2021 I. Satan ultimately will be cast down out of the heavenly realm and confined to the earth — triggering the horrors of the great tribulation. II. Satan will be granted authority to open the gates of hell and unleash demonic monsters out of the abyss to terrorize the earth. III.Hybrid locust creatures will be allowed to torment mankind for 5 months, giving them one last opportunity to repent of their evil. IV.Four powerful rogue angels will be released to command the supernatural armies of the Beast – the destroyers of the earth. V. The Beast and his hordes ultimately will clash against King Jesus and His heavenly host for Jerusalem – the final winepress of God’s wrath. Application ➡ Jesus reminds us that we must be born again and sealed with the Holy Spirit. ➡ Rest in God’s perfect love & presence that cast out all fear.

Session 20 — The First Four Trumpets [Revelation 8] — July 11, 2021 I. The prayers of the saints will be the primary catalyst that finally moves God to release His judgments on the earth. II. The trumpet judgments, like the plagues in Egypt, serve both as a declaration of war against the wicked and warning signs designed to call the world to repentance. III.The 1st Trumpet represents judgment by fire coming down from heaven upon the vegetation of the earth. IV.The 2nd Trumpet represents judgment by turning the seas to blood. V. The 3rd Trumpet represents judgment by turning the fresh water into bitter poison. VI.The 4th Trumpet represents judgment by disrupting the natural course of the earth in its orbit and/or knocking the earth off its axis. Application ➡ God hears your prayers and His timing is perfect. ➡ Do not take vengeance but overcome evil with good. ➡ Be a watchman and warn this generation to flee the wrath to come!

Session 19 — Hosanna and the Heavenly Host [Revelation 7:9-17] — July 4, 2021 I. God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Israel and promised to make their descendants more numerous than the stars above. II. All Gentiles who believe in the God of Israel and in His Messiah become His covenant people and are included into the commonwealth of Israel. III.This great multitude is rejoicing in heaven and preparing the way for Jesus -- the King of Israel -- to return to earth and make His triumphal entry into Jerusalem! IV.Jesus will not return until the leaders and nation of Israel acknowledge their guilt and cry out to God – Hosanna! V. This multitude in heaven from every nation represents the full number of martyred saints who will be killed during the great tribulation. VI.On that Day when Christ returns and establishes His kingdom on earth, God forever will dwell in the midst of His people and will wipe every tear from our eyes. Application ➡ We cry both Hosanna and Mara

Session 18 — The Identity of the 144,000 [Revelation 7:1-8] — June 27, 2021 I. The seal of the living God is always associated with the saving, securing and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. II. God will seal a remnant of chosen servants from ethnic Israel to faithfully follow Christ through the great tribulation. III.The 144,000 from the 12 tribes of Israel will be the firstfruits of the final harvest and resurrection at the end of the age. IV.The 144,000 will be young men who are pure in conduct and speech, being prepared as priests, musicians, and even soldiers for the Kingdom of Israel. V. The 144,000 will be established in Zion – the New Jerusalem – as living stones in the wall of the city. Application ➡ Have you been sealed by the Holy Spirit and secured for the day of redemption? ➡ Understand the parable of the fig tree and the reestablishment of the modern state of Israel.

Session 16 — The Tearing of the 5th Seal [Revelation 6:9-11] — June 13, 2021 I. The 5th Seal represents the complete number of righteous saints and faithful witnesses throughout history who will be martyred. II. God is preparing the church to shine the brightest in its greatest hour during the world’s darkest hour. III.There always has been only one people of God – justified by faith – who will be raised, redeemed and rewarded at the end of the age when Christ returns to earth. IV.The fires of the great tribulation will serve to refine and purify the believing remnant, presenting her as a spotless bride in the end. V. The only way to faithfully endure the great tribulation is the keep our hearts and eyes fixed upon Jesus! VI.The Day of the LORD is the coming day of vengeance when Jesus returns in flaming fire to punish the wicked. Application ➡ Keep your eyes fixed upon Jesus – the Faithful Martyr. ➡ Don’t be surprised when fiery trials come upon you. ➡ Be ready to proclaim the gospel in our greatest hour.

Session 15 — The Tearing of the Seals 2-4 [Revelation 6:3-8, Cont'd) June 6 2021 I. The rider on the red horse represents the supernatural god of war who will be given authority to take peace from the earth in the last days. II. The rider on the black horse represents devastating global famines, economic collapse and hyper inflation in the last days. III.The rider on the pale horse represents the angel of death – or the destroyer – who is given authority to take a vast number of human lives in the last days. IV.Jesus is the great Conquering King and Risen Savior who alone has power over death and Hades and the authority to give eternal life to all who believe! Application ➡ Do not allow your love for Christ and other grow cold when lawlessness and violence abounds. ➡ Trust in Christ and in His resurrection life.

How Do We Live (1 Peter 5) 1. SUBMISSION (v. 5-6) • To your FELLOW BELIEVERS • To your HEAVENLY FATHER 2. SURRENDER your CARES to your Heavenly Father (v. 7) • COURAGE to face circumstances • WIDSOM to understand circumstances • STRENGTH to act in circumstances • FAITH to trust Him in circumstances 3. Stay ALERT (v. 8-9a) • RECOGNIZE your enemy • RESIST your enemy 4. Sharing with ALL BELIEVERS of ALL TIME • Sharing the FAITH (v. 9) • Sharing in SUFFERING (v. 9) • Sharing ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE (v. 10-11)

Assurance of Faith (1 John 4) “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may KNOW you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13) Test the Spirits (4:1 - 6) 1. Holy Spirit is our Warning System 2. Love of God in us; Love of God through us (7-12, 19-21) • Principle of Love (19) • Profession of Love (20) • Proof of Love (21) 3.Spirit of Truth leads to Perfect Love

Session 15 — The Tearing of the Seals 2-4 [Revelation 6:3-8] — May 16, 2021 The rider on the _______ _______ represents the supernatural _______ of _______ who will be given authority to take _______ from the _______ in the last days. The rider on the _______ _______ represents devastating global _______, ___________ _______ and _______ __________ in the last days. The rider on the _______ _______ represents the _______ of _______ – or the __________ – who is given authority to take a _______ ___________ of human lives in the last days. ________ is the great Conquering King and Risen Savior who alone has _______ over death and Hades and the __________ to give _________ _______ to all who _______! Application Do not allow your love for Christ and other grow cold when lawlessness and violence abounds. Trust in Christ and in His resurrection life.

The Tearing of the 1st Seal (Cont'd) [Revelation 6:1-2] — April 25, 2021 I. The rider on the white horse represents the ultimate false Messiah — the Antichrist – who will both rage against and seek to counterfeit Jesus Christ. II. The Antichrist will be a Gentile king emerging from the Middle East as the little horn and quickly rising to power . III.He will strengthen or confirm an existing covenant with many at the beginning of the final 7 years – which is also called Israel’s covenant with death . IV.The Antichrist will work behind the scenes to scheme and form secret plots to deceive the nations and advance his agenda . V. Around the midpoint of the final 7 years, Satan will be cast down to the earth and supernaturally enter into the Antichrist – empowering the Beast. VI. He will form a 10-king coalition of nations and lead an invasion of armies into Israel, laying siege to Jerusalem, and carrying out the final holocaust. VII. He will control Jerusalem, profane the Holy place and set up the abomination of

Why we Worship 1. What is worship? A. Worship is more than music B. Worship is sacrificial - Gen. 22:1-13 C. Worship is a lifestyle - Rom. 12:1 2. Why do we worship? A. We all share the need to worship B. God desires us to worship him - Isaiah 43:21 3. How are we to worship? A. We are meant to worship individually - 1 Cor. 10:31 B. We are to worship corporately - Col. 3:16, Hebrews 10:25 4. What are the themes within Revelation concerning worship? A. The holiness and greatness of God - Rev. 4:8-11 B. The content of our praises - Rev. 5:9-14 C. What Heavenly worship will look like - Rev. 7:9-12 D. The justice of God Rev. 16:5-6 E. It tells us of our ultimate fulfillment of our purpose Rev. 19:1-9

Session 14 — The Tearing of the 1st Seal [Revelation 6:1-2] — April 25, 2021 I. The rider on the white horse represents the ultimate false Messiah — the Antichrist – who will both rage against and seek to counterfeit Jesus Christ. II. The Antichrist will be a Gentile king emerging from the Middle East as the little horn and quickly rising to power . III.He will strengthen or confirm an existing covenant with many at the beginning of the final 7 years – which is also called Israel’s covenant with death . IV.The Antichrist will work behind the scenes to scheme and form secret plots to deceive the nations and advance his agenda . V. Around the midpoint of the final 7 years, Satan will be cast down to the earth and supernaturally enter into the Antichrist – empowering the Beast. VI. He will form a 10-king coalition of nations and lead an invasion of armies into Israel, laying siege to Jerusalem, and carrying out the final holocaust. VII. He will control Jerusalem, profane the Holy place and set up the abomination