Youth Sermon: The Revelation Sent from the Throne of God

Introduction to Revelation

Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't that the book with all the weird and scary stuff?" Well, yes, but it's also a book about Jesus, His love, and His power. It's a message straight from God, and it's meant for us to read and understand because the time for its fulfillment is near.

Let's read Revelation 1:1-8 together. It says, [Read passage]. Now, let's break this down. Revelation is all about Jesus. It's like a movie trailer for what's to come, and Jesus is the star. John, one of Jesus' closest friends, wrote this while he was stuck on an island. But even in that tough situation, God gave him this incredible vision of the future.

Revelation is all about Jesus. It's like a movie trailer for what's to come, and Jesus is the star.

Understanding Revelation

Imagine you're John, stuck on an island, and then you get this mind-blowing vision from God. It's like being stuck in your room, grounded, and then getting a text from your best friend about the most epic party happening. You'd want to know more, right? That's how we should feel about Revelation.

Now, here's the cool part. Revelation promises a blessing to those who read and take its words to heart. It's like getting a cheat code for a video game. You have this inside scoop on what's going to happen, and it's a blessing.

Preparing for Jesus' Return

But here's the thing, guys. A lot of people ignore or question the idea of Jesus’ return. They think life just goes on as usual. But we need to remember that God’s timing isn't like ours. He's patient and wants everyone to turn to Him. We can't ignore the signs of the times. We need to be ready for Jesus' return.

Let's bring this home. Have you ever seen the movie Hand in Hand? It's about two kids, one Catholic and one Jewish, who become friends despite the prejudice around them. At one point, the Catholic boy accuses the Jewish girl of killing Jesus, but she responds by saying that she doesn’t even know Jesus.

This moment teaches us the importance of understanding and accepting one another, regardless of our differences. In the same way, we need to remember that we're all responsible for Jesus’ death because of our sins. But Jesus’ blood has set us free from our sins, and we can now fulfill our calling as a kingdom of priests to serve God.

Conclusion

So, what does this mean for us? It means that Jesus loves us and has freed us from our sins. We're called to serve God and bring Him glory. And we need to be ready for Jesus' return.

Let's pray. Lord, thank you for your love and for freeing us from our sins. Help us to serve you and bring you glory. And help us to be ready for your return. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What stood out to you in Revelation 1:1-8?

2. How does knowing that Jesus is coming back affect how you live your life?

3. What does it mean to you to be a part of a 'kingdom of priests'?

4. How can we prepare for Jesus' return?

5. What are some signs of the times that you have noticed?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Revelation Relay
• Group Activity: Revelation Art
• Youth Challenge: Revelation Reflection