I. Intro                                                                                                                                         Big Idea: To live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21
II. A Thousand Years 
A. Satan is and will be constrained. Job 37:5; Psalm 50:10; 84:10; Mark 3:27; 1 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 3:8; Revelation 20:1-2
B. Satan’s release reveals the nature of evil and the supremacy of Christ. Revelation 20:3
III. Reigned with Christ   
A. Share in the first resurrection. Luke 20:36; Ephesians 2:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; Revelation 20:4-5
B. Those who die in Christ will reign. Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 6:2; Revelation 20:6; 22:51
IV. Fire Came Down       
A. God will punish the nations. Ezekiel 38-39; Micah 2:11; Revelation 20:7-9
B. Our tormentor will be tormented forever. Revelation 20:10
V. The Book of Life 
A. God is aware of our faith. 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 4:13; Revelation 20:11-12a
B. Genuine faith produces genuine fruit. Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 23:26-43; Revelation 20:12b-15

​The Next Step

• What’s something from Sunday’s message on Revelation 20:1-15 you found convicting, encouraging, or confusing?
• Why do you think Christians are so divided over their interpretations of millennium or the thousand year reign of Christ?
• What interpretation of the millennium do you lean toward? Why?
• How can the truth that followers of Christ will reign with Him change the way we think and act now?
• Why do you think God would release Satan at the end of the millennial period?
• In what ways is it good news that someday Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire?
• How can thinking about the Great White Throne judgment shape our faith in Christ?

What’s a specific way God is calling you to live in response to Revelation 20:1-15?

​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
​FBC Elma on YouTube.

I. Intro   
Big Idea: You are invited to a feast!
II. Hallelujah   
A. Our praise occurs because of God’s salvation and condemnation. Revelation 19:1-2
B. We’re commanded to praise God. Psalms 104–106; 111–118; 120–136; 146–150; Revelation 19:3-5
III. Give Him Glory!
A. God gets glory through admiration of His bride. 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 2:8-10; 5:25-27; Revelation 19:6-8; 21:2, 9  
B. We’re invited to the wedding because God’s Word is true. Revelation 19:9-10
IV. An Iron Scepter 
A. Christ’s judgments are beyond measure. John 1:14; Revelation 12:3; 13:1; 19:11-12
B. We have an Almighty Savior. 1 Deuteronomy 10:17; 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:13-16
V.  Come, Gather   
A. In the end, the order is reversed. Revelation 19:17-18
B. Trust in God’s salvation. Revelation 19:19-21

​The Next Step

• Why do you think John, inspired by the Holy Spirit, describes the gathering of God’s people, at this point in Revelation, as a wedding feast?
• Why does the condemnation of God’s enemies lead to praise in heaven?
• How can God’s command to praise Him be good?
• What happens when we praise and thank God for His church?
• Why is it important to remember that our invitation to the wedding feast of the Lamb is from a true and faithful source?
• Why is it important to know Jesus as both a humble servant and a mighty warrior?
• What’s a specific way you can apply to Revelation 19:1-21?

I. Intro                                                                                                       
Big Idea: God’s final judgment, calls us to everlasting life.
II. The Great Prostitute     
A. Culture apart from God is prostitution. Revelation 17:1-2
B. Abominable things can be glittering. Revelation 17:3-8
III. Babylon the Great
A. Mankind battles against the Lamb. Revelation 17:9-18
B. Don’t be of the world. John 17:13-19; Revelation 18:1-8
IV. Woe   
A. Someday our luxuries will end. Revelation 18:9-17a
B. The world’s loyalties are transactional. Revelation 18:17b-19
V. Rejoice! 
A. God brings recompence. Revelation 18:20
B. Leave a legacy in a lasting city. Revelation 18:21-24

​The Next Step

• What’s something from Sunday’s message on Revelation 17:1-18:24 you found convicting, encouraging, or confusing?
• Why do you think John went into such detail to describe the downfall of the world’s culture in Revelation 17:1-18:24?
• How can the things we put ahead of our relationship with God let us down?
• Why do you think people get upset with Christians when we insist on putting devotion to God before all things?
• In what ways does knowing God’s perfect love for us enable us to live better and love others unconditionally?
• Why is it important to remember that God will repay evil doers?
• What’s a specific way God is calling you to respond to Revelation 17:1-18:24?

I. Intro   
Big Idea: God has the last word. John 17:3
II. Poured       
A. God hates sin. 1 John 4:8; Revelation 16:1
B. God’s judgments show He is Almighty. Exodus 9:8-12; Revelation 16:2-7
III. In Agony     
A. By nature, people resent God. Romans 1:25; Revelation 16:8-9
B. Pain can cause us to turn to God, or not. Exodus 10:21; John 3:19; Revelation 16:10-11
IV. Exposed   
A. God opens the way for deliverance. Exodus 8:1-13; Revelation 16:12-14
B. Stay awake and keep your clothes on. Romans 12:18-21; Ephesians 6:12; Revelation 16:15
V. Armageddon   
A. God will battle His enemies. 2 Corinthians 10:4; Revelation 16:16
B. God’s judgment is perfect. John 19:30; Hebrews 12:26-27; Revelation 16:17-21

​The Next Step

• If you were going to deliverer an abbreviated version of Sunday’s message on Revelation 16:1-21, what would you focus on?
• Why do you think people continue to do destructive things when they know they’re harmful?
• Read Romans 1:18-20. Why is God justified when He judges people?
• How does God revealing the reality of His judgment in Revelation demonstrate His love for us?
• How can considering God’s judgments in Revelation 16:1-21 help us overcome our propensity toward idolatry?
• In what ways can the reality that God will judge His enemies at Armageddon bring us peace?
• What’s a specific way God is calling you to respond to Revelation 16:1-21?  

​​​​​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
​FBC Elma on YouTube.

I. Intro                                   
Big Idea: Worship of God causes us to reflect His righteousness.
II. Great and Marvelous                                                                                                                  A. God’s plan is perfect. Revelation 15:1
B. God reveals His glory through trials. Exodus 14:13; Revelation 4:6; 15:2
III. Just and True                                                                                                                            A. God’s justice leads to singing. Exodus 15:1-27; Revelation 15:3
B. We’re made to make God known. Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 86:9; 98:2; 111:2,3; Jeremiah 10:7; Ephesians 5:19; Revelation 15:4
IV. Clean and Shining     
A. Look to heaven. John 2:19-21; Revelation 15:5
B. God’s judgement prevails. Romans 12:21; Revelation 15:6
V. Forever and Ever                                                                                                                        A. God’s final judgment will be swift. Revelation 4:6-8; 15:7
B. God’s final judgement means peace. Jeremiah 29:7; Revelation 15:8

​The Next Step

• What’s something from Sunday’s message on Revelation 15:1-8 you found challenging, encouraging, or confusing?
• Why is it good news that God has a perfect plan for bringing His judgment about?
• How has God revealed His goodness to you recently through a trial?
• Read Colossians 3:1-2. Why does God command us to set our minds on things above?
• How can our praise of God as a church benefit follow believers of Christ, and those who don’t yet know Him?
• Why is it important to be ready for God’s judgment?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Revelation 15:1-8? 

​​​​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
​FBC Elma on YouTube.

​​​​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
​FBC Elma on YouTube.

​​​​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
​FBC Elma on YouTube.