It is the last of these that is here intended. As some of the lower creatures change their colour according to the food on which they feed, so are we transformed by that which we have received within as the daily food of our soul's communings. They have invoked His sacred name to prosper plans of iniquity, and to sanction the most unhallowed usurpations. The sound of many waters can be heard at a great distance, in almost any direction.3. THE VISION HE BEHOLDS. )The first scene in the great revelationEvan Lewis, B. A.I. And there is here also the likeness of representation: in His low and afflicted condition on earth, we have an image of man as a mourner and a mortal; and in His glorified condition at the Father's right hand, we have a representation of what the saints in heaven shall for ever be. Stars are guides, and so are the Lord's true ministers. (James Young. (2) His clearness of vision. "(1) There is majesty in the symbol. The true reason why natural beauty and tasteful proportions are disregarded in the image before us is, that it is solely of a hieroglyphical character. (3) The necessity of His Deity. To the saints the glory of Christ lies in Himself: His own countenance is the centre of glory.2. One like unto the Son of Man Revelation 1:13-15, NOTE: Only once more in Revelation is there an emphasis of His humanity and Messianic character, NOTE: And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. That soul-visions are given to men at times of holy communion with God.3. He met philosopher and Pharisee and Sadducee as He met all others, with perfect calmness and decision; but with firmness and without relenting He dragged out their contemptible baseness of thought and purpose, and set it out in the sunshine before the eyes of all, and said to them all, "Oh, ye hypocrites!" The permanency of the revelation is implied. The effects of this union. (2) The reality of His human nature. The apostle alludes to his FRAME OF MIND at the time this vision was given him: "I was in the Spirit." A certain star, the morning star, is also the herald of the day. It is not meant to conceal or hide. (James Durham. (1) He occupies a central position, "in the midst of the seven candlesticks." There is a spirit of the Sabbath which all believers should seek to attain, and which, when cultivated to the utmost, will bring them well nigh to the borders of inspiration, and to the gate of heaven. He holds them in His right hand. (3) His feet are described as "like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace." (3) The words imply the minuteness of His knowledge. The author is God. "What thou seest, write."3. This vision of His love is the counteracting stay. Apply that character to the judgment. )LinksRevelation 1:13 NIVRevelation 1:13 NLTRevelation 1:13 ESVRevelation 1:13 NASBRevelation 1:13 KJVRevelation 1:13 Bible AppsRevelation 1:13 ParallelRevelation 1:13 Biblia ParalelaRevelation 1:13 Chinese BibleRevelation 1:13 French BibleRevelation 1:13 German BibleRevelation 1:13 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)He works by His judgments, as well as by His mercy. More than once in the black night of sorrow have I hailed the grey dawn of an old man's hair. Carter. One of the strongest laws of our nature is the law of imitation. It represents what He is to the Churches. New scenes arise to obscure the deepest impressions in our minds.V. That soul-visions are given to men at times of holy communion with God.3. The effect it would have upon us if we really felt and understood it.We should fall at His feet as dead. It was not His natural dress, but His adornment for a particular interview; not His home attire, but His equipment for a special expedition. "And His feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace." There is something in the very aspect of the ocean which expands and elevates the mind. "What thou seest, write."3. The voice of Christ is diffusive. The Saviour's relation to Christian enterprise. In this representation of Christ He is more particularly described by the parts and members of His body. The power is not in the stars, but in the word which made the stars.3. We learn how to give way to others by contemplating His self-sacrifice. H. Spurgeon.I. That soul-visions are given to men at times of holy communion with God. The ministers of Christ are stars. Visions pass before us, and we believe that in them is our life, but where is the entranced consciousness of their reality? (4) His terrible majesty. "(1) The likeness. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. "I John," etc.II. Some who hear our sermons may consider Revelation out of step with the rest of the Bible. They are candlesticks. No doctrine of men has such piercing power.III. )His eyes were as a flame of fireChrist the TruthCanon Knox Little.Fire is the element used to consume; and when we think of our Master's character in the light of that fiery vision, what do we see? In him was life; and the life was the light of men. Because of the influence He exerts upon growth.3. A. We proceed to consider the next symbol mentioned, the "right hand" of Christ. Spurgeon.)St. Revelation 2:5 KJV, NOTE: Why do you want more beatings? In fact, some proposed a Day of Mourning to honor all those who had perished. The power of a Church in the presence of her Lord. THE VOICE OF CHRIST IS FITTED TO INSPIRE US WITH AWE AND REVERENCE. We learn how to give way to others by contemplating His self-sacrifice. Thus in the glorious description that follows, He appears in the likeness of the Son, and human members are ascribed to His Divine person.2. or were they under less obligation to him than others? Spurgeon. The value of hieroglyphics lies in their meaning, and their beauty in their design. Jesus Is the Ruler of Kings on Earth. The glorious Personage whom the apostle beheld in the vision is also described as holding in His hand seven stars. We are what we believe. 2. THAT CHRIST IS FROM THE GREAT ETERNITY. 2. INTRODUCTION. )His head and His hairs were whiteThe exalted SaviourJames Young.1. (2) His hoary head is the symbol of sovereignty. God will ever live to carry on His work.2. It was employed by generals to give orders to their armies. We live by going out of ourselves; we become what we look upon. John therefore could not gaze upon that countenance, but fell at his Lord's feet as dead. The Lord will use instruments till He Himself appears, but even those whom He calls "stars" are only the transient apparatus of a passing night.2. We grow into what we behold. Stars are symbols of rulers, who are of two classes — civil and sacred. The soul looks safely on itself, if it look still more earnestly on its God. (2) The reality of His human nature. 1. Once more: the same truth holds good as to our progress in any single grace. (2) He assumes a brother's form. Anger has no power over us, while He who was smitten on the cheek is vividly before our mind. How needful, for correct preservation, to record them at once! Thus the Sun of Righteousness shines upon the saint, and pours the marvellous light of His glory, in incomprehensible sweetness and majesty, upon the weary pilgrim in passing through the wilderness. "Out of His mouth went a two-edged sword.". But there are seasons in which the King of Zion gloriously appears, fulfilling promises and executing threatenings, working salvation for His Church, and easing Himself of His adversaries.4. All his appearances to the holy patriarchs were preludes and pledges of His coming in the flesh. )His countenance was as the sun shineth in his strengthChrist's countenance compared to the sunJames Durham.1. Oh, how changed from that visage which was so marred more than any man!II. A disclosure of something previously concealed. (1) Why is the Word compared to a sword? What beauty could our first parents see in the imagery by which their restoration was promised, apart from the design? The brazen lungs of Stentor, mentioned by Homer, in the wars of Troy, were probably of this kind. God honoured His Sabbath, and He honoured the prayerful endeavours of His servant, by His revelations at that time. It has a moral power to touch the heart, to impress the image of the truth upon the mind, to lead the sinner to look with holy mourning on Him whom he hath pierced. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. What a blessing to creation is the influence of the sun! Sermon #13 . And that immutability concerned his nature and his character, and there was no class amongst them in these days of trial but would find help in this sure truth. It is the sun that makes it beautiful. The next effect is happiness, everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. The favour of Christ, if it be enjoyed by a Church, is effectual for all purposes.3. 1 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. No doctrine of men has such piercing power.III. The shoreless sea is the mirror of infinite duration; and as the floods lift up their voice, we feel as if they were repeating their commission from the High and the Holy One who inhabiteth eternity (Psalm 29:3, 4). Not a tear was ever shed, but the eye of Jesus saw it; not an act of cruelty or of crime was ever perpetrated, but the Saviour marked it in His book. There is the likeness of identity: He that was in the form of God was really God; He that was in the form of a servant was really a servant; and He that was made in the likeness of men, and was found in fashion as a man, was really a man. He is ever carrying forward His great plan of mercy and of judgment.5. Daniel 7:9 ESV, b) Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. (4) His terrible majesty. According to our progress in grace will be the standpoint from which we view the Saviour; and according to the position from which we look at Him, will be what we see of Him.I. What beauty was there in the serpent of brass, in the altar of burnt offering, in the figures of the cherubim, in themselves considered? (2) His clearness of vision. Although comparison is here employed, yet the reality is implied in the comparison. The roar of waters is powerful, and is heard afar. As a Prophet, it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren; as a Priest, to be taken from amongst men; as a King, to be made of the house of David. "Out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword." As from the great Eternity, Christ can give men counsel. Having been themselves enlightened from above, it is the duty of Christians to diffuse light. Stars are symbols of rulers, who are of two classes — civil and sacred. The great cause of the stability of Christ's kingdom amidst all attempts to shake and subvert it, is the invincible energy of His administration. The Romans sprinkled theirs with silver and gold. The gospel is very sharp when the Spirit of God lays it home. S. Exell, M. It is the symbol of comfort: "In Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." It is the symbol of His gracious presence with His people. The universal reference of this revelation is expressed.III. The brightness of our Lord cannot be measured, neither could His glory be endured of mortal men if once it were fully revealed. Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. He had come from heaven to earth; he had lived, and suffered, and died, and risen again for them as for those whose hearts had most truly responded to all this love. "And His countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength."1. No circumstances can occur to thwart or disappoint Him.2. There is a twofold voice attributed to Christ — the voice of His mercy, and the voice of His majesty. The apostle saw in the High Priest of men the tokens of His human Incarnation.II. The Head of the Church plants each in His proper place within it. (5) What are some of its wonderful effects? John therefore could not gaze upon that countenance, but fell at his Lord's feet as dead. "His countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength." THE LANGUAGE HE HEARS. Whatever opposition may be made to the Divine plans and proceedings, it will utterly fail. (2) His clearness of vision. It is the symbol of favour: The man of God's right hand is the Son of His love. b) Possess all the attributes of the Father, NOTE: As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. In verses 1 and 4, we learn that the one who received this revelation and wrote this book is John. The fulfilment of the vision is guaranteed. We are stronger to bear pain while we look on the Crucifixion. And the love of Christ is expansive as the broad ocean; for He sends forth His invitations of mercy to every kindred and people and nation. 2. (James Durham. The true reason why natural beauty and tasteful proportions are disregarded in the image before us is, that it is solely of a hieroglyphical character. Christ is coming, Christ shall judge us. Stars appear when the sun has withdrawn himself; so Christian ministers are the ambassadors of Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, praying men, in Christ's stead, to be reconciled to God. That soul-visions are given to men at times of holy communion with God.3. There is a spirit of the Sabbath which all believers should seek to attain, and which, when cultivated to the utmost, will bring them well nigh to the borders of inspiration, and to the gate of heaven.III. (4) His voice was "as the sound of many waters." Revelation 1:1-8 Revelation 1:5-6 "He Loves Us" Lord's Supper Sermon Introduction Revelation is written to a church under attack. The remedy is to be found in an objective faith. II. He is 54 years old. 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