The Jesus I Never Knew Series

6. Jesus repeats John’s Commission 1:19

Jesus repeated the earlier commission to write what he saw.

Here is the outline to the book of Revelation.

Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things.

Things which you have seen – chapter 1

Things with are – chapters 2 and 3

Things which will take place in the future – chapter 4-22

7. Jesus interprets the of symbols 1:20

As for the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

Jesus then interpreted two of the symbols. The seven stars = the messengers of the seven churches.

The seven lampstands = the churches themselves

Jesus used the word “angelos” which could also be interpreted messenger.

The personal messages to the churches will be sent to the “angels” over each church.

It is possible that every church has a guardian angel over it. God usually does not send messages to angels. Angels are usually the messengers.

It is also possible that Jesus intends John to write to the pastors or elders of the seven churches. He has these pastors “messengers” in His right hand.

Lessons

. Jesus can find you where ever you are.

•We need to give ourselves in full surrender to the Holy Spirit.

•Make a regular practice of worship on the Lord’s Day. You never know when Jesus will manifest in a most memorable manner.

•It doesn’t take grand external surrounding to experience a life changing encounter with Jesus.

•Let the Scripture direct your image of Jesus not a fallible artist.

•Jesus walks in the midst of His church just as He said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”

•You are extremely valuable in the eyes of Jesus

•God calls us to be a channel for His light in a dark place.

•Be attentive and listen for Jesus’ instruction and inspection for your life.