Backstory (Part 2) - The Once and Future King

GOING DEEPER Questions (Small Group)

• What stood out to you about this message and why?
• Why does God want us to know and understand the back story of Jesus, Gospel Witness (Spirit and Saints) and the warfare going on around us?
• How has this backstory encouraged or challenged you in your Bible reading / prayer life?
• Considering the Parable of Matthew 13:18-30, how is your Gospel labor going? Jesus reaps through our sowing; is this a focal point for your life / work?
• Why could the saints not enter the space where God’s wrath came from (Until it was spent)?
• Is there parts of your heart that has no room for God?

Message outline

Title: Backstory (Part 2) – The Once and Future King

Series: Revelation

Text: Revelation 14-15

Main Idea: God’s Kingdom is Coming; His Will is Being Done

1. Onward Christian S-O-L-D-I-E-R (Revelation 14)

• Jesus is Coming to Inherit (Vv.1-5)
  • Mount Olives
    • Jesus- with Scroll (Dead) standing to Inherit
    • 144,000
    • A new song from the Throne Room only the Redeemed can learn.
  • God is Preparing the Inheritance for His Son
    • First Angel: Who created all things! (Vv.6-7)
    • Second Angel: Who brings Nations to nothing! (v.8)
    • Third Angel: Who judges sin and removes it! (Vv.9-11)
  • Saints Share in the Steady Preparations
    • What does it mean to Endure?
      • Keep the commandments of God
      • Keep our faith in Jesus
    • A promise is given
      • Blessed indeed- Rest & Reward
    • Humanity Divides (Turn & Reference Matthew 13:18-30)
      • Son of Man Reaps (Vv.14-16)
      • An Angel Reaps (Vv.17-20)

1. Backstory Ends / Roads lead back into Narrative (Rev. 15)

• Two Realities
  • Seven Angels stand ready to pour out God’s Wrath (v.1)
  • Conquering Saints Celebrating in Christ of their Deliverance (Vv.2-4)
• God’s Secret Chamber
  • Out of His Holiness proceed wrath that will judge and separate sin from His presence forever. (vv.5-7)
  • Saints cannot enter until the wrath was spent (v.8)
    • God’s desire is for us to share in His Glory- there will be no wrath for us. It leaves to make room for us to enter into that space!