​The Beginning (Revelation 22:1-21)

​I. Intro 
Big Idea: The end is only the beginning.
II. The Throne 
A. Heaven will center on God’s throne. Genesis 2:10; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Zechariah 14:6; Revelation 22:1-2
B. Our identification with God will mean perfect vision. Exodus 33:20; Isaiah 6:5; Zechariah 14:11; Revelation 22:3-5
III. Worship God! 
A. God inspires trust. Revelation 1:3; 2:16; 3:11; 22:6-7
B. Seek first God’s kingdom. Matthew 6:33; John 20: 26-29; Revelation 22:8-9
IV. Come!   
A. These future events warn us now. Daniel 12:4-9; Revelation 22:10-13
B. Only the thirst can drink. Numbers 24:17; Isaiah 11:1, 10; Revelation 5:5; 22:14-17
V. Amen     
A. Receive what’s revealed. Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; John 4:13-14; Revelation 22:18-19
B. God will be with us soon. Revelation 22:20-21

The Next Step

• What’s a way reading or responding to the book of Revelation has blessed you?
• Why is it important to remember that heaven will center on God’s throne?
• How can dwelling on the truth of God’s word inspire us to live for Him?
• In what ways can Revelation 22:10-13 help us to respond to the grace of Christ?
• In what ways has Christ quenched your spiritual thirst lately?
• How can First Baptist Church Elma uphold and protect the plain meaning of God’s word as God’s word?
• How can the hope of Christ returning soon make a difference in your life this week and going forward? 

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