Revelation Pt. 27 - Marriage Supper Of The Lamb | Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer
33Revelation 19:1-10
Revelation 19 = Second Coming of Jesus
Newspaper Font = 2nd Coming Type (BIG)
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Jesus Christ Returns
Most people are comfortable w/the 1st Coming = Christmas
#1 addressed subject in the Bible = Faith
#2 addressed subject in the Bible = 2nd Coming of Jesus (10,854x)
For every mention of the 1st Coming there are 8 mentions of the 2nd Coming
Matthew 24:29-30 says, "“Immediately after the distress of those days “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[b] 30 “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth[c] will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory."
Revelation 19 = Sound & Sights
1st half of the chapter is what John hears
2nd half of the chapter is what John sees (events move from heaven to earth)
Revelation 19
Revelation 19:1-3 says, "After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” 3 And again they shouted: “Hallelujah, The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.”
God likes the noise
Hallelujah = Praise the Lord
Celebration is happening in heaven
The exact opposite is happening on earth
The wicked are finally receiving their judgement
Ever wonder why wicked people prosper?
Why does God not do something about this injustice?
God is not oblivious to the injustice of the wicked
Psalm 73:3-17 says, "For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. 5 They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills. 6 Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. 7 From their callous hearts comes iniquity[b]; their evil imaginations have no limits. 8 They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.9 Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth. 10 Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.11 They say, “How would God know? Does the Most High know anything?” 12 This is what the wicked are like— always free of care, they go on amassing wealth. 13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence. 14 All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments. 15 If I had spoken out like that, I would have betrayed your children. 16 When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply 17 till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny."
Having an eternal perspective is so important
There will be a day of reckoning
Vengeance though belongs exclusively to the Lord
Revelation 19:4-9
Marriage supper of the ________?
Lamb 29x
Marriage In The ANE
1. The Betrothal
Typically arranged marriage
Marriage contract between the 2 Fathers (covenant = contract)
Dowry was paid = 1 years wage (did not enter the marriage lightly)
Dowry was for protection of the bride
Age of marriage between 13-16 years old
Mary was probably 14 and Joseph was close to 30
Mary and Joseph were betrothed to each other
Only way to end the engagement was written decree of divorce
Considered legally married but not sexual union
During the Betrothal the groom would go away for around a year to build on to his father's house
Groom was exempt from military service
2. The Presentation
Bridegroom would return for the bride
Groom would leave his home were the new addition was complete and travel to his bride's home were the bridesmaids would be on the lookout for him
Upon arrival the groom would claim his bride
Jesus tells a parable about the 10 virgins (bridesmaids)
3. The Ceremony
Wedding Banquet
7 day celebration
1st miracle of Jesus came during a wedding banquet
During the wedding banquet the bride and groom would come together in the sexual union
Now watch this
God the Father arranged the marriage between the Son and the Church before the foundation of the world (Eph 1)
The brideprice was paid with the Blood of Jesus
We are betrothed to Him
Jesus is preparing a place for us
John 14
Bridegroom returns to claim His bride (rapture of the church)
Wedding Supper of the Lamb = Christ and the Church take their place to rule and reign
Revelation 19:10
In our glorified state it seems we will look like Jesus which is why John falls down to worship because He thought it was Jesus
Prophecy points to Jesus