“LOOK, I AM COMING SOON!”
Revelation 22:6-21
Key Verse: 22:12
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.
1. Observe carefully “who” speaks and “to whom” they speak throughout this passage (6-10;12;16-18;20). Note the repetition of some phrases or keywords. What do “these words” or “the words of prophecy” refer to (6,7,10,18; ref. 1:1-3)?
2. What important message is given and when will this happen (6-7)? What happens to those who keep the message? How did the angel correct John (8-9)? Regarding the prophecy of the scroll, what direction did the angel give (10-11)?
3. What is Jesus’ repeated message and what will he do (12)? What titles does Jesus bear, and how are they related to his coming (13; cf. 1:8)? Who will be blessed and how (14; 7:14)? How are those on the outside listed (15)?
4. For whom was Jesus’ testimony given? How is Jesus’ self-declaration related to his testimony (16)? What gracious invitation and blessing are extended (17)? What can we learn about the function of the church?
5. Why should no one add to or subtract from Jesus’ words (18-19)? What attitude should we have towards Jesus’ words? How did Jesus confirm his testimony (20a)? How should we respond (20b)? What are John’s final greetings (21)?