Rev 1:12-20 John’s description of Jesus

In this episode, Rob and Vinnie finish their discussion of 1:9-20 by looking at the details of John's description of Jesus. Jesus is described as the end times judge. This is directed at the people of God! In addition, the churches are reminded that Jesus is the One who was dead and is alive and He has the keys of death and Hades! 

 

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NOTES for today's episode

Revelation uses 40+ different descriptors for Jesus

Controlling image is “Lamb”

Like “a Son of Man” (1:13)

• Ezek 2:1
• Dan 7:13-14 Clothing and personal characteristics point to his divine status; he speaks of His pre-existence

Two descriptions of his clothing

1.  Dressed in a robe:

• High Priestly garments? (Exod 28:4; 29:5; 39:29; Ezek 9:2, 3, 11
• Long robes were worn by all dignitaries:

2. Girded around His chest with a golden sash: Rev 15:6

Seven features describing Christ: highlight His role as the end times judge.

1. Head and hair were white like wool: suggests wisdom

• • Ultimate judicial wisdom Lev 19:32: Prov 20:29
  • Ancient of Days Dan 7:9-10

2.Eyes like blazing fire: Judgment: purifying judgment

• Rev 19:12; Dan 10:6

3. Feet like bronze: Strength/moral purity

4. Voice like sound of many waters: God’s: 3x: 1:15; 14:2; 19:6; Ezek 43:2:

5. Right hand held 7 Stars: Dan 12:3, 6-7

• Identified as Angels in 1:20

6. Mouth sharp double-edged sword: Word of God (2:12, 16; 19:15, 21)

• Isa 11:4 and 49:2.
• 2Thess 2:8 Breath of His mouth

7. Face (appearance) shining like the sun: Matt 17:2

1:17-18

John reacts to Jesus’ presence: Fell at His feet

• Isa 6:5
• Ezek 1:28
• Dan 10:10-12, 18

 “I am the First and the Last”: Indicates the Absolute Sovereignty of God

• Isa 41:4; 44:6; 48:12
• Deut 32:39-40

First and last: 1:17; 2:8; 22:13—always Jesus

• 1:17: I am the first and the last: (18): and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore
• 2:8: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life
• 22:13 Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End

Beginning and end: 21:6; 22:13.  (3:14 “Beginning”)

• 21:6 Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End (Father)
• 22:13 Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (Jesus)

Alpha and Omega: 3x 1:8; 21:6; 22:13

• 1:8 Alpha and Omega (Father)
• 21:6 Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End (Father)
• 22:13 Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (Jesus)

Keys of death and hades?

• Death: grave: death is the state of the dead
• Hades: Hebrew-Sheol place of departed spirits;

 “Write what is now and what will take place later” (1:19)

“mystery” (1:20): Throughout the book, it indicates the fulfillment of what was previously veiled in an ironic fashion

• Seven stars are the angels
• Seven lampstands are the churches

Psalm 96, 98.

21:6 “I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost”

22:17 Let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost