Sermon Text: Revelation 6:1-17

Outline:

  1. The Slain Lamb’s War & His Way of Waging War (vv.1-8)
  2. The Wailing Wounded Witnesses (vv.9-11)
  3. The Slain Lamb Wrecks the World & Pours Out His Wrath (vv.12-17)

Reflection Questions:

  1. What are your expectations when it comes to following Jesus? Is He taking you to an all-inclusive resort or a war zone? …What are your expectations regarding Jesus’ strategy for fighting and winning the war?
  2. Tertullian said, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” How do you feel about this?
  3. Where do your desires start to become demands? Why is this super bad?
  4. How – specifically – do you deny your real home in favor of momentary pleasure?
  5. How – specifically – do you attempt to cover-up/deny your helplessness? Why is this super bad?