BSF Lesson 13 - 24 May 2016

I'm The Protection of God's People (Rev 7)

Aim: God protects people from His wrath & shelters them with His presence.

1. God's people are secured by His Seal (Rev 7:1-8)

Notice that in Rev 7:

Tribe of Joseph & Levi added

Tribe of Dan & Ephriam excluded

Principle 1: God's people belong to Him & no one can snatch them out of His hands.

2. God's people praise God for His Salvation (Rev 7:8-17)

Principle 2: God's people are safe & secure in the Shepherd's eternal presence.

10 blessings promised (Rev 7:15-17)

1. Before the throne of God (God's presence!!)

2. Serving Him day & night (continually)

3. God spreads shelter over people (protection & guidance)

4. Never again to hunger

5. Never again to thirst

6. Sun not beat down upon them

7. No scorching heat

8. Lamb at center of throne will be the shepherd (preeminence of Jesus)

9. Given Springs of Living water

10. God wipes away every tear (God's care)

Am I Sure?

Steps to Assurance regarding my relationship with Jesus Christ.

Revelation 7

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

BSF Lesson 12 - 17 May 2016

The First 6 Seals

Aim: God is in control even as God allows sins & evil to run its full course.

1. Four Horsemen (Rev 6:1-8)

Principle 1: Sin causes conflict & destroys life

2 points to note:

a. What takes place on earth, may not be known to men, but fully known to God & Jesus

b. What happens is under complete control by God

2. Faithful Matyrs (Rev 6:9-11)

Principle 2: God is just & will vindicate those who suffer for Christ.

Revenge = self centred

Justice = God centered, holy & right

Divine justice .... Results in God's glory revealed

Waiting for God's timing & will is part of Christian living. His timing is perfect, He knows best!!

3. Fearful Signs (Rev 6:12-17)

Principle 3: God alone is the only refuge in His just judgement.

- Unbelievers think they can escape judgement by dying (eg suicide); no consequence after death ... Not so!!

- Pride of man to be brought Low and humbled ....

- If Grace does not humble us .... Then Judgement must .... By this time it is too late!!

BSF Lesson 11 - 10 May 2016

God's Righteous Resolution - the Day of the Lord

AIM: WAKE UP!! Repent. Live ready for the Day of the Lord.
 

1. Call to Repentance (Joel 1:1 - 2:27)

Principle 1: Repentance leads to God's restoration. 

2. The Day of the Lord (Joel 2:28 - 3:21)

Principle 2: God's judgement is certain but He will be a refuge for His people

3. Live Holy Lives, Now!! (2 Peter 3:1-18)

Principle 3: Holy living prepares God's people for the Day of the Lord.

Setting biblical piorities

i. Know your purpose

ii. Let purpose drive your piorities

iii. Make decisions based on your piorities

BSF - Lesson 10 (3 May 2016)

The Scroll & the Slain Lamb

1. Jesus - The Worthy One (Revelation 5:1-7)

Principle 1: Jesus Christ alone has the authority to carry out God's final purposes on earth.

2. Jesus - The Redeemer (Revelation 5:8-10)

Principle 2: The redeemed will be blessed with priestly service & reign with Christ.

3. Jesus - Worshipped by All (Revelation 5:11-14)

Principle 3: Jesus' supreme worth deserves the worship of all creation.

AIM:  Jesus is uniquely worthy to accomplish God's plan to redeem His people.