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I. John sets out for us the setting of the first vision a. John identifies with the readers and their situation i. Brother – term used by early Christians for one another ii. Fellow partaker in three things 1. Tribulation 2. Kingdom 3. Perseverance 4. All three things are in reference to Jesus iii. Faithful endurance is the means to sharing in kingship with Christ b. On Patmos i. Physical location 1. An island located off present day Turkey 2. Rocky, volcanic island at about 1,000 ft. 3. Quarries for rock ii. Reason for being there 1. “because of the Word of God and the testimony (witness) of Jesus” a. ...

I. Oracles a. Verse 7 is formed from 2 Old Testament passages i. Daniel 7:13 – enthronement of the Son of Man over the nations ii. Zechariah 12:10-12 – end of time reference when God defeats Israel’s enemies and the people are redeemed 1. Both passages refer to God’s activity in defeating the enemy of God’s people at the end of time 2. John uses these two to draw the picture in Revelation of Christ’s victory and the universal revelation of his sovereignty a. Every eye will see him b. Even those who pierce him – more than those responsible for his death c. All tribes/societies will mourn because of him b. God speaks in verse 8 i. This is 1 of 2 places where we hear God’s voice ii. We have ...