Here Comes the Bride!

GOING DEEPER Questions (Small Group)

• What stood out to you about this message and why?
• What is significant about Hallelujah?
• Contrast the Prostitute from last week (Rev 17) and the Bride in Rev. 19:6-8. Which does your life more reflect?
• Consider the passage in Matt. 22:1-14. Do you ever struggle with being too busy for God?  How do you keep balance?
• How ready are you should Christ Return today?

Message outline

Title: Here Comes the Bride!

Series: Revelation

Text: Revelation 19

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

1. A Promise Made (Matthew 26: 26-29)

• Jesus looked forward to the time when they, along with everyone in God’s family would be together.
• In this momentary gaze into the future, Jesus would know the cost of His invitation over the men around that table-and believers all through time.

1. Hallelujah! (Revelation 19:1-5)

• Against the backdrop of judgment, the voices of praise are heard from the Saints!
  • The Father is Worshiped
    • Hallelujah- “Praise Yahweh”
    • Salvation, Glory, and Power belong to Him!
    • Executed true and just judgment
    • Affirmation from the 24 Elders
    • Invitation from the Throne

III. The Marriage Supper (Revelation 19: 6-10)

• All eyes turn to His Bride (Vv.6-7)
• The Grooms gift: His Righteousness (Bright Linen)
  • See: Isaiah 61:10-11
• Blessed are those who are invited to the Supper (Vv.9-10)
  • See: Isaiah 25:6-8
  • Note: Matthew 22:1-14

1. The Groom and Bride Inherit from the Father (Rev. 19:11-21)

• This same vision of Jesus John saw in Revelation 1; with Him are His Bride sharing in His inheritance. (Vv.11-15)
• The judgment of the armies of the Beast declared (Vv.16-19)

Armageddon is swift and thorough (Vv.20-21)