November 6
Lesson 10 (KJV)
BRAND NEW
DEVOTIONAL READING: Revelation 7:13–17
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21:1–8
REVELATION 21:1–8
2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
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KEY VERSE
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
—Revelation 21:4
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
Unit 3: Alpha and Omega
LESSONS 10–13
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Identify those who escape “the second death” and those who do not.
2. Contrast aspects of the old creation with those of the new creation.
3. Identify one way to shift his or her focus from the current world to the new heaven and earth, and make a plan to do so.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. New City
B. Lesson Background
I. United (REVELATION 21:1–4)
A. Bride and Groom (vv. 1, 2)
First, Out with the Old …
A Beautiful Bride
B. God and His People (vv. 3, 4)
II. Separated (REVELATION 21:5–8)
A. New Creation (vv. 5, 6a)
B. Life Water (vv. 6b, 7)
C. Fire Lake (v. 8)
Conclusion
A. One Life
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Aegean
A-jee-un.
Alpha
Al-fa.
apocalypse
uh-pock-uh-lips.
Artemis
Ar-teh-miss.
Domitian
Duh-mish-un.
Ephesus Ef-uh-sus.
Omega
O-may-guh or O-mee-guh.
omnipotent ahm-nih-poh-tent.
Patmos Pat-muss.
utopian you-toe-pea-un.
Zechariah Zek-uh-rye-uh.
What Do You Think?
How does the Lord help you cope with the rough seas of life?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ When waves take you to undesired places
■ When a riptide undertow threatens your safety
■ When weary from fighting the current
■ Other
Visual for Lessons 2 & 10. Start a discussion by pointing to this visual as you pose the question associated with Revelation 21:4.
What Do You Think?
Given that pain is a present reality, how can we use it to grow spiritually?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding physical pain
■ Regarding emotional pain
■ Considering last week’s lesson (Hebrews 12)
What Do You Think?
In what ways can we better prepare ourselves for the coming new Heaven and earth? Why is it important to do so?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In devotional and prayer times
■ In family relationships
■ In attitudes toward “old earth” things
■ Other
What Do You Think?
What can we do to avail ourselves better of the Holy Spirit’s life-giving presence?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In prayer and private devotions
■ During times of loss and discouragement
■ During times of joy and encouragement
■ Considering Romans 8:5–9; Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 5:18; Philippians 1:27
What Do You Think?
What more can we do to be victorious overcomers?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In witnessing to unbelievers
■ In defeating temptations
■ In helping fellow Christians grow spiritually
Krause, Mark S., Laura McKillip Wood, and Ronald G. Davis. “Brand New.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2016–2017. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jim Eichenberger, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 64. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2016. 86. Print.
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