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ANSWERS

Revelation 1

1. From whom is the message of this book?

God

2. What indication is there that the events of this book began to unfold soon after it was written?

“which must shortly take place”; “the time is at hand”

3. Is there any indication from verse 1 that the language of this book is symbolic?

“He sent and signified it.”

4. Who is the human author of the book?

John

5. What will be the nature of Jesus’ coming?

public – every eye will see Him; in the clouds

6. What does verse 8 say about Jesus’ position or nature? 

He is divine/God

Has similar language been used to describe anyone else in this book? 

yes, God the Father, verse 4

7. Where was John when he received and wrote the revelation?

Patmos

8. To whom was John instructed to write?

the seven churches in Asia

9. Compare verse 13 to Matthew 27:35.

Jesus is now clothed, and He is clothed as a ruler.

10. Identify the seven lampstands (v. 12) and the seven stars (v. 16).

 The lampstands are the seven churches and the stars are the angels of the seven churches.

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