Pastor Marshall Ochs | December 11, 2022
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Revelation 22. This chapter concludes John’s vision of eternity and gives an invitation for all mankind — come and drink. This chapter is filled with symbols and Old Testament references that speak of the supremacy of Christ and His open invitation for salvation. Christmas is also filled with symbols that preach the supremacy of Christ, and this season is when we reflect on the first arrival of Jesus while we prepare for His second arrival.
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This week as you spend time in Revelation 22, will you spend time meditating on one segment each day, spending time in prayer, and allowing the Holy Spirit to teach and reveal His truth to you?
Monday: Revelation 22:1-5
The river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flows from the throne of God and the Lamb.
The tree of life with twelve kinds of fruit.
The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
No longer anything accursed, but the throne of God and the Lamb will be in it & His servants will worship Him.
They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads
No more night!
Does the imagery of Revelation stir up joy and peace within you? If not, will you ask God to enable you to see His beauty through His Word?
Tuesday: Revelation 22:6-7
These words are trustworthy and true.
The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel.
Jesus said, “Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal if there are any ways you are not walking in complete obedience and trust in Him.
Wednesday: Revelation 22:8-10
John heard and saw, and when he heard and saw, he fell down to worship the angel who showed him.
The angel stopped John; “You must not do that!” Those who keep the words of this book worship God.
Do not seal up the words of the prophecy, for the time is near.
Are there any things or people you are worshipping other than God?
Thursday: Revelation 22:11-16
Let the evildoer still do evil, the filthy still be filthy, and the righteous still do right and be holy.
Jesus said, “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me to repay each one for what he has done.
I am the Alpha and the Omega!
Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and enter the city by the gates.
Outside are the dogs & sorcerers, sexually immoral murderers, idolaters, and everyone who loves falsehood.
Jesus said, “I have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches.”
Will you get holy or stay filthy? Are you team Jesus or team Dragon?
Friday: Revelation 22:17-21
The Spirit and the Bride say, come. Let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Warning for everyone who hears the words of this book.
Jesus said, “Surely I am coming soon.”
Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
Are you thirsty? Jesus says come drink! If you are not thirsty, ask God to give you a hunger and thirst for Him!