All Our Life and Strength in Jesus Christ the Exalted

The Book of Revelation: All Our Life and Strength in Jesus
Christ the Exalted
Revelation 1:12-20
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. The Glorious Christ Who Abides with Us (vv. 12-16)
A. Historical Savior: Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascension
B. His Royal Priesthood
C. His Wisdom, Omniscience, Might, and Thundering Voice
D. His Powerful Hand, Quickening Voice, Blinding Glory

II. His Tender, Fear-Quenching Presence (v. 17)
A. John Struck Almost Dead with Wonder
B. Jesus' Right Hand upon John
C. It is I; Do Not Be Afraid

III. His Dominion, Commission, and Clarity (vv. 18-20)
A. First and Last, Dead and Alive
B. Alive Forever, with Keys of Death and Hell
C. Write the Present and the Future
D. First Mystery Revealed: Seven Stars and Seven Lampstands