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Death & the Resurrections
Revelation
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Messages from Patmos for Today!
Revelation
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Death & the Resurrections
objectives
1. Consider Jesus Christ’s unique perspective on
life and death as the Creator who died & rose.
2. Examine what Jesus Christ reveals about life,
death and resurrection in the Revelation.
3. Explore the idea that death is a “rest” or “sleep”
until the resurrection.
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What happens when a person dies?
Q
A
1 Jesus understands …
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
Death
Q1
What experience did Jesus Christ, the Living
One, once endure? Revelation 1:18
A
Jesus said, “I was dead!”
Q2
Why did Jesus Christ die?
A
1 Revelation 1:5
to free us from sin
2 Revelation 5:9
to purchase us for God
3 Revelation 7:14
to wash us clean
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
Resurrection
Q3
Jesus Christ died and rose for us. What is He
called? Revelation 1:5
A
The FIRSTBORN from the dead
Q4
What does Jesus Christ now hold? Revelation
1:18
A
The keys of death & the grave
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
Death & Resurrection
"I am the resurrection and the life. He who
believes in me will live, even though he dies; and
whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
-- John 11:25
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
What Revelation reveals about LIFE –
Q5
How did life begin? Revelation 4:11; 14:6,7
A
God created
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
What Revelation reveals about DEATH –
Q6
Is death the end? What does Jesus Christ's
promise to the members of the church at
Smyrna reveal? Revelation 2:8-11
A
If faithful to death – Jesus gives life!
Q7
When did Jesus Christ say He
REWARD people? Revelation 22:12
A
When he comes again!
would
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
What Revelation reveals about DEATH –
Q7
A
Q8
A
When did Jesus Christ say He would
REWARD people? Revelation 22:12
When he comes the second time!
The SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST is
pictured in Revelation 19:11-20:6. Who will be
raised to be with Jesus at the time of His
coming? Revelation 20:4
Believers who have been persecuted & killed
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
What Revelation reveals about RESURRECTION –
Q9
What resurrections are spoken of in
Revelation? Revelation 20:4-6
A
1 The resurrection of believers
2 The resurrection of the rest!
Q10
What is the resurrection of believers in Jesus
Christ called? Revelation 20:4-6
A
The FIRST resurrection
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
What Revelation reveals about RESURRECTION –
THE RESURRECTION AND THE REWARDS OF BELIEVERS
THE RESURRECTION AND DAMNATION OF UNBELIEVERS
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
Q11
A
Q12
A
Q13
A
Who will be raised in the second resurrection?
Revelation 20:4-6
The rest - unbelievers
What period of time will separate the two
resurrections? Revelation 20:5
1000 years
Believers will be raised to life. To what will
unbelievers be raised? Revelation 20:13-15
The second death in fire!
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The RESURRECTION of believers & unbelievers –
believers
unbelievers
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What happens when a person dies?
1 Jesus understands …
2 Answers about Life, Death & Resurrection
3 Where Are All The People Who Have Died?
Q14
Why are those who die as believers in Jesus
Christ called "blessed"? Revelation 14:13
A
They “rest” from their labour (work)
Death is a rest!
Death is called a sleep!
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Death is not the end …
Q15
After the creation of the new earth, what will
believers never again experience? Revelation
21:1-4
A
There will be no more crying, pain or death!
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quiz
Q true or false
1. Jesus Christ said that all who have died are in their graves.
2. Jesus Christ said that believers will be raised to be with
Him when He comes.
3. Jesus Christ spoke of death as a ‘sleep”!
4. The Bible says that “the dead know nothing”!
Q yes/no/not sure
5. If you were to die, do you think you would be ready to be
raised in the first resurrection when Jesus Christ comes?
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My
Response...
Q
A
The Bible teachings all relate to each
other – Jesus’ death & resurrection, His
second coming, the 1,000 years, death
& the two resurrections. How do
you see each supporting the other?
How do Bible teaching about death &
resurrection influence your thinking
about loved ones who have died?
NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com
Death & the Resurrections
Revelation
Seminars
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Messages from Patmos for Today!
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