The Revelation of Jesus Christ

I. BOOKENDS OF THE EPISTLES

1. Acts of the Apostles
   a. Christ's Messengers to His Body
   i. The work of the Redeemer through His subjects

2. The Revelation of Jesus Christ
   a. Christ's Message for His Bride
   i. The word of the Redeemer in His sovereign reign

II. BREAKDOWN OF THE CHAPTER

1. Jesus Christ: Universal & Preeminent Truth, vv1-3
   a. Theological Truth
   i. the Lord shown
   ii. Christ's revelation

2. Jesus Christ: Personal & Redemptive Truth, vv4-9
   a. Soteriological Truth
   i. the Lamb slain
   ii. Christ's redemption

3. Jesus Christ: Functional & Testimonial Truth, vv9-20
   a. Ecclesiological Truth
   i. the Light supreme
   ii. Christ's reign

III. BLESSED APPLICATION, v3

1. A Blessed Reader

2. A Discerning Hearer

3. A Faithful Keeper