“The Revelation of the Son of Man”Revelation Four VerbsI heard - Vs 10 John heard his voiceI turned - Vs 12 John turned to face him - repentanceI saw - Vs 12 John saw Jesus in his fullness - the truth is realizedI fell - Vs 17 John fell at his feet - a proper posture The Third Introduction - Vs 9Vs 9 “I John” - Patmos - 6 mile by 10 mile rocky, barren island off the coast of Turkey near city of Ephesus. Verb #1 - “I heard…” Vs 10, 19Vs 10 “the Lord’s Day” - Sunday Acts 1 Cor. “in the Spirit” - John was in the position to hear from God“I heard”“loud voice like a trumpet” Revelation is a “loud” book - 82 times in Rev. Loud voice - 20 times. Like a trumpet - reminds us of his homecoming call in 1 Thess 4 and 1 Cor. 15“Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches.”Vs 19 - Write what you have seen, what is now, what will take place later.Verb #2 & #3 - “When I turned...I saw…” Vs 12-16, 20“I turned”He calls, we must turnTurning - repentance“I saw”seven golden lamp stands The seven pronged menorah.These lamp stands are the seven churches - Vs 20Jesus is standing in the midst of the lamp stands (churches) - Rev. Someone like a son of manMore than 85 times in gospels. 83 by Jesus himself. Heb. 1 John Robe down to his feet girded about the chest with a golden sashThe robe of majesty - It is the long garment of Royalty. Like that of the High Priest - Ex. 39, Is. Head and hair were white like wool and snow White for purity and wisdom. Is. Eyes like blazing firePerfect in knowledge. Heb. “He loves you so much he can’t take his eyes off of you.”Feet like bronze glowing in a furnace Judgment - Num. Voice like the sound of rushing waters Power of life is in his voice. Ezek. Seven stars In his right hand - the angels of the churches, ownershipOut of his mouth came a sharp, double-edged swordThe Word of God. Heb. Face - shining like the sun in all its brillianceHe is the light of the world. Rev. 21-22 - He will be the eternal light of heaven.Verb #4 “ I fell…” Vs 17John fell at his feet as though dead. Phil. A 5th Verb “He placed…” Vs 17-18He placed his right hand on me. - comfort, ownership“Fear not…I Am” Gen. “I am the first and the last” - God has been there, is now, and always will be here for you.“I am the living one who was dead and is now alive forever and ever.” - He died and rose for you.“I hold the keys of death and Hades” - Hades = Sheol = the grave Eph. Psalm Luke 1 Peter Rev. 20 - lake of fire not populated until after the Millennium and the Great White Throne Judgment.1 Cor.Rom. Heb. Practice the Four VerbsHear His voice Turn and face Him - repentSee HimHumble yourself before Him