2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Wedding Feast

Scripture: Rev. 19:1-21

I.  THE SPOTLESS BRIDE              

“After this” refers to chapter 18 and the (destruction of Babylon). What does John hear next? (Praise the Lord!) which literally means (Hallelujah!)

Why the praise?

1. 1. 1. 1. Because God’s judgments are (true and just).
         2. Because He judged the (great prostitute).
         3. Because of the (ultimate defeat) that will come.

“One day all of the man-made isms that have such a grip on many cultures of the world-classism, racism, materialism, consumerism, egoism, hedonism, humanism-will no longer rule the day.” (Guthrie-p.203)

II. THE WARRIOR GROOM

How is the bridegroom depicted?

1. 1. 1. 1. He is called (Faithful and True).
         2. His eyes were like (flames of fire).
         3. The many crowns indicate (legitimate authority).
         4. A name written on Him that (no one can understand).
         5. The name (Word of God) reminds of His role in creation, as well as His providence and work.

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SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE: The Millennium is not a Roller Coaster
SCRIPTURE: Rev. 20:1-15

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Defeated Foe

Scripture: Rev. 17:1-18:24

“When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” Pr. 29:2 (NLT)

I.  THE MYSTERY WOMAN               

Babylon= a symbol of the (city of man), humanity intent on living (apart from God). She is portrayed as a woman: a (prostitute). She has a cup in her hands but it is not wine but the (blood of God’s holy people).

Who is this woman? She is called by various names but let’s just say she is the (kingdom of the world) that opposes the (kingdom of God). Turn to I John 2:15-17 (p.592)

II.  THE BREAKUP

The woman gets all her allure, her power and presence, from (the beast in Chapter 13).

What makes this vision timeless? (He never explicitly says who it refers to).

Two things to note:

1. 1. 1. There is an (urgency) in the angel’s voice.
      2. We live in (Babylon).

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE: The Wedding Feast
SCRIPTURE: Rev. 19:1-21

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: Be Ready!

Scripture: Rev. 15:1-16:21

I.  THE CRY OF VICTORY                 

The book of Revelation is not given to satisfy (our curiosity), but to (open our eyes), to prod us to (wakefulness) and to stimulate (action and reform). The Bible reveals a God who, throughout history, has poured out (wrath on His enemies).

They are not embarrassed by God’s wrath being poured out, they are (reveling in it). They see the wisdom, goodness and (covenant love) of God in it.

II.  THE CRY OF DESPAIR

4 revealed by the wrath of God- Pouring out His wrath is:

1. 1. 1. 1. God’s way of preparing a place for His people (Rev.15:5-16:1-p.600)
         2. God’s way of giving people their just desserts
         3. God’s way of gathering His enemies in one place
         4. God’s way of putting an end to evil

Three-fold lesson:

• • • • Flee to the safety and security we find in Christ
      • Stay alert for His coming
      • Refuse to be embarrassed by, diminish, or disregard His wrath.

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SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE:  The Defeated Foe
SCRIPTURE:  Rev. 17:1-18:24

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: Time Travel

Scripture: Rev. 12:1-14:20

I. BACK TO THE PAST (12:1-14:5)

A cosmic battle is taking place. The main players:

1. (God)
2. Satan the (Dragon) and his agents, the (Beast) and the (False Prophet).
3. God’s people, portrayed as a (light-bearing woman).

Who are the enemies?

#1- (Dragon) Chapter 12
#2- (the Beast) 13:1-10
#3- (the Second Beast) 13:11-18

Looking at 14:1-5. One word says it all: (Jesus)

II. INTO THE FUTURE (14:6-20)

Mt. Zion is a (place of security and safety). A place of (beauty and joy). A place of (refuge).

3 angels. What do they do?

-Angel #1- Calls on everyone to (repent).
-Angel #2- Announces that which wrecks our lives will (lose its allure).
-Angel #3- Those marked by the imposter will be (judged).

14:14-20 is a reference to Daniel 7:13 and Mt. 24:30. There are two harvests:

1. Grain- depicts the (end of the world).
2. Grapes- God’s (wrath). (Punishment) is executed.

A warning to all= a call to (run to Christ).

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SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE:  Be Ready
SCRIPTURE:  Rev. 15:1-16:21 

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: It’s What’s Inside that Counts

Scripture: Judges 13-16; John 21:1-19

I. A HE-MAN WITH A SHE-WEAKNESS                 

Turn to Hebrews 11:32 (p.585) 

3 incidences of Samson’s disobedience:

1. 1. 1. Marriage to young woman from (Timnah)
      2. Prostitute in (Gaza)
      3. (Delilah)

Every woman was a (Philistine), the hated enemy. Samson’s weakness was his (lust).

II. PREACH IN THE WILDERNESS…AND WAIT

Facts about Peter:

1. 1. 1. His was a (common name).
      2. Jesus gave him a new name: Peter, which means (rock). 
      3. The nickname was (significant). 

Lessons from Peter:

1. 1. 1. He was highly (inquisitive). 
      2. He was willing to take the (initiative). 
      3. He was willing to be (involved). 

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SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE:  Time Travel
SCRIPTURE:  Rev. 12:1-14:20  

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: Hurry Up and Wait

Scripture: Heb. 11:7 (p.585); Genesis 6:9-9:28; Luke 1:5-25, 57-80; John 3:30

I. BUILD A BOAT…AND WAIT

For faith to be real it must be tied to something (tangible) that we do. It is not based on what or how (we feel).

The story of Noah highlights a man of (incredible convictions); one who didn’t fear the (cancel culture) of his day; and showed an amazing amount of (patience) as he waited.

Turn to Genesis 6:9-22 (p.3)

God is not always a (show you) kind of God. Sometimes He is a (wait for it) kind of God.

II. PREACH IN THE WILDERNESS…AND WAIT

John’s whole life seemed to be about waiting:
His (birth)
His (ministry)
His (imprisonment)

John’s main purpose? To be the (forerunner) to the coming of the Messiah.

Turn to John 3:30 (p. 518)

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SERIES: Follow Their lead!
TITLE: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
SCRIPTURE: Judges 13-16; John 21:1-19

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: Walking with God

Scripture: Heb. 11:5 (p.585); Genesis 5:18-24 (p.3)

“Faith is measured by your feet, not by your feelings.
It’s measured by what you do, not by what you say you’re going to do.” Evans

I. WALKING WITH GOD INTIMATELY

Intimacy-“belonging to or characterizing one’s deepest nature…marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity.”

“He walked with God”- the word walk expresses (moment by moment) fellowship with the Lord.

NT- “walk in the Spirit” or “walk by the Spirit”- that means you are (following Him) not Him (following you).

What does it mean to walk with God? To bring (Him and His viewpoint) into everything we think, say or do.

II. WALKING WITH GOD LOVINGLY

Two important words about John: (People change).

Here are three keys to understanding John (the individual):

1. 1. 1. 1. He learned to balance (truth and love).
         2. He learned to balance (ambition and humility).
         3. He learned to balance (suffering and glory).

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SERIES: Follow Their lead!
TITLE: Hurry Up and Wait
SCRIPTURE: Gen. 6:9-9:28; Heb. 11:7; Lk. 1:5-25, 57-80; John 3:30

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: Faith and Feet

Scripture: Heb. 11:8-10 (p.585); Acts 15:13-21 (p. 538)

I. WHAT’S FAITH GOT TO DO WITH IT?

“There are three important things about Abraham’s walk of faith that, if applied will, enable us to experience God at a whole new level. They involved Abraham leaving, living, and looking.” Evans

1. 1. 1. 1. (Leaving)- Genesis 12 (p.5)
         2. (Living)- Heb. 11:9
         3. (Looking)- Heb. 11:10

2 Timothy 4:7-8 (p.579)

II. WHAT’S FEET GOT TO DO WITH IT?

A quick and easy way to describe the Bible is in two prominent themes: the (way to God) and the (walk with God).

See Acts 2:42 (p.531)

Turn to James 2 (p.587)

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SERIES: Follow Their lead!
TITLE: Walking with God
SCRIPTURE: Gen. 5:18-24; Heb. 11:5;

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: Second Place

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8; Heb. 11:4 (p.584); John 1:40-42

I. A MAN OF WORSHIP

When I say worship I am NOT talking about:

1) Your “favorite” (worship song)
2) Your “favorite” (worship leader)
3) How many times you say (Amen) or Praise the Lord.

Worship is not just (showing up) and singing a few songs or stanzas. It is a (lifestyle) lived
24/7/365. It is a life lived in (the presence of God). It is a life lived that gives verbal or visible
(recognition of God).
(What you bring) is not important; (how) you bring it is!

II. A MAN OF SMALL THINGS

Turn to John 1:35 (p.517)
What can we learn from Andrew?

1. He (valued) people.
2. He saw value in (small things).
3. He saw value in (doing) small things. Eph. 6:6 (p.569)

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SERIES: Follow Their lead!
TITLE: Faith and Feet
SCRIPTURE: Heb. 11:8-10; Acts 15:13-21

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: Hope and Hospitality

Scripture: Genesis 12-23; Acts 16:11-15

I. WAITING AND HOPING

A lesson Sarah teaches us: we may be stuck in emotions of disappointment, despair, a little hope, but (DO NOT) take matters (into your own hands). 

Most important lesson: Don’t (give up hope).   

1. 1. 1. 1. Lam. 3:22-23 (p.401)  
         2. Eccl. 3:11 (p.319)

II. RESPONDING AND INVITING (Acts 16:3-15 (p.539)

In Lydia’s case there were two evidences of her faith:

1. 1. 1. 1. Her (baptism)
         2. Her (hospitality) 

Two costs Lydia was willing to pay:

1. 1. 1. 1. (Hospitality)
         2. Possible (imprisonment) 

Her hospitality gave Paul’s group a (base of operations) for them to plant a church.

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Follow Their lead!
TITLE: : Second Place
SCRIPTURE: Gen. 4:1-8; Heb. 11:4; John 1:40-42