Preparing for Sunday -Revelation 5:6-10

Preparing for Sunday -Revelation 5:6-10

by | Feb 25, 2011 | Biblical Studies, Featured Articles, Preaching, Worship

Carefully Think what is the main idea of Revelation 5:6-10? make a list of what you learn about Jesus that makes him distinct from everything else in the passage list what you find to be expression of unique attributes (characteristics) of Jesus What does the passage suggest about the centrality of redemption? In what ways? How/why is Jesus uniquely worthy to take the scroll and open the seals? Prayerfully Meditate how should these attributes and positions of Jesus affect your prayers? meditate on the lyrics to this Sunday”™s songs and consider what we are saying about the worthiness of Jesus What aspects of our redemption are we singing about this Sunday? How have you expressed your gratitude for God”™s saving grace to redeem you? How have  you taken it for granted? Lyrics for Sunday's Songs Morning service february 27, 2011 View more presentations from Summit Woods Baptist Church Actively Respond Read the passage with your family either Saturday evening or Sunday morning before coming to church. Talk with your family, wife, or a friend about the various elements you see in the passage that make Jesus uniquely worthy Pray for our gathering this Sunday morning.  How should this passage affect how you engage in praying, singing, listening, and fellowshipping? Ask God to make you sensitive to those around you who have needs and who need to see how worthy Jesus is. Ask God to make you sensitive in how you could contribute in conversation, prayer, and helping others through the...
Commentaries on Revelation

Commentaries on Revelation

by | Feb 22, 2011 | Biblical Studies, Featured Articles, Preaching

For the past few weeks I have been preaching from Revelation 4 and 5, the throne-room scene of heaven.  I have been challenging myself and my church to think about how heaven should impact our own corporate gatherings.  I have received some wonderful responses from people, particularly over the fact that I am methodically teaching through a very neglected portion of Scripture: the book of Revelation.  I plan to preaching through another section of Revelation later this year also. In light of my recent time spent in studying and teaching Revelation, here are the commentaries I have been using with a few comments on them. Detailed Exegetical Commentaries Word Biblical Commentary, Revelation, David E. Aune. 3 Volumes.  Amillennial in perspective. This is a solid commentary on the exegetical side of things. Aune tends to miss the impact the book should have on the Christian community in his conclusions, however. The New International Greek Testament Commentary, The Book of Revelation, G. K. Beale.  Beale is eclectic in his approach, landing on the futuristic side of things at times while preterist and idealistic in other sections.  His exegesis is excellent throughout and is the best commentary in showing Old Testament connections. While I don”™t agree with many of his conclusions, his arguments are thorough and detailed. I never missed reading this one. The New International Commentary on the New Testament, The Book of Revelation, Revised, Robert H. Mounce. Ecclectic in perspective. Not as detailed for this series as I would have hoped, but good exegetical insights in places. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Revelation, Grant T. Osborne. I usually...