Revelation 1
The Revelation of Jesus!
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Holy Spirit show Jesus Salvation!
Revelation 1:1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him
God gave Jesus the son the Revelation, meaning Jesus in the flesh understood that He had to be sacrificed and to drink the Fathers cup to atone for the sin of mankind. The Revelation is the Cross will have to be endured to set the falling nature of man right with God!
to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass
Then the Cross is revealed to "servants" meaning everyone that will see the cross and believe in Jesus and will be part in Jesus eternal life if we take part in His death. What does this mean? You must lay down your old nature and live in Jesus nature. The old out and the new in!
sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Holy Spirit is the angel that come and reveal this revelation to John, who must write it down to keep record of this wonderful sacrifice God makes Himself in the form of the Son manifested as flesh! He became mortal like us to bare our sin in the flesh and conquering it in the power of His holiness and purity.
Revelation 1:2
Witness to Gods Word!
Who bare record of the word of God
John make a record of what Holy Spirit showed him.
the testimony of Jesus Christ
Holy Spirit show John the risen Christ. This is the testimony of Jesus!
Revelation 1:3
Hear -Keep be Blessed!
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy
Who ever read what John wrote will be blessed, even just to hear about Jesus conquering the grave brings blessing.
keep those things which are written therein
Keep this message in your heart-The Gospel, The Good News.
the time is at hand.
The time is at hand mean eternal life started on the cross, the old way is finish, We can rest in God as He rest on His throne!
Revelation 1:4
Grace from the Trinity!
4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
The seven churches-Grace be unto you, and peace
The seven churches represent the Global Church - Perfected in Jesus!
from him which is, and which was, and which is to come;
is- was- is to come reveal Jesus as eternal and the three introductions of Him will bring to light the prophetic messages in scripture in multi time frames and multi layered messages. Amazing!
and from the seven Spirits
and the seven Spirits is Jesus eternal nature and character.
which are before his throne;
Before His throne, reveal His authority and power of testimony. It is His way of saying "I back my testimony with My complete kingdom."
Isaiah 11:2 — Spirit of the LORD… wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, fear of the LORD = sevenfold Spirit.
Zechariah 4:2, 10 — the seven lamps, “…the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.”
Revelation 1:5
His Love Washed Us!
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
the prince of the kings of the earth
Jesus the Prince, the head and we made kings of the earth - we are included in His victory on the cross!
him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Washed us from our sins in His own blood. Perfect atoning sacrifice!
Jesus faithful and the first begotten of the dead
Jesus faithful to Father and first to conquered death, so we can follow!
Revelation 1:6
Kings and Priests!
6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
“Unto God and his Father”
This phrase affirms Jesus’ divine identity as both Son and King. Through His finished work, He makes believers kings (to reign on earth) and priests (to represent His kingdom to the lost). The title “God” here refers directly to Jesus, the Son of God, exalted and glorified who presents us to God the Father.
Revelation 1:6 – “And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
John 20:17 – Jesus said, “…I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
Hebrews 2:10–11 – For it became him…to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings…for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.
1 Peter 2:9 – “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…”
Jesus, the Son, both God and Priest, is the One who brings us into union with the Father, making us a kingdom of priests on earth to reflect His glory and reach the lost.
Revelation 1:7
He Came in Devine Glory!
7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
he cometh with clouds
Cometh with cloud meaning, come in glory to conquering the cross and receive all dominions!
they also which pierced him
They also which pierced Him, meaning the world will lose their kingdom and acknowledge His authority!
all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him.
All kindreds of the earth shall wail meaning humanity will know Him and will have to face Him with a choice.
Daniel 7:13 — “…one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven…”
Zechariah 12:10 — “…they shall look upon me whom they have pierced…”
Isaiah 19:1 — “…the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud…”
Revelation 1:8
Is-Was-Is to Come!
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
saith the Lord, the Almighty.
Jesus the Word was in the beginning John 1, Jesus the creator of all things in Genesis "By His Word , And God said.." Verse 8 reveal Jesus as "Lord" and the "Almighty!" In verse 14 we see Jesus the “Ancient of days" — Daniel 7:9
Isaiah 41:4 — “…I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.”
Isaiah 44:6 — “…I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.”
“Saith the Lord, the Almighty.”
“Saith the Lord, the Almighty.”
This declaration seals Jesus’ identity, not only as Lord (kurios), but as the Almighty (Pantokrator, “the One who holds all power”). Jesus, the Living Word (John 1:1), was with God in the beginning and is God. He is the creative voice in Genesis “And God said…” who called all things into being. The same One now speaks as the Lord of Revelation. Jesus is not a lesser deity or created being, but the fullness of God revealed in flesh (Colossians 2:9). In calling Himself “the Almighty,” He proclaims that all authority, power, and divinity belong to Him.
This declaration seals Jesus’ identity, not only as Lord (kurios), but as the Almighty (Pantokrator, “the One who holds all power”). Jesus, the Living Word (John 1:1), was with God in the beginning and is God. He is the creative voice in Genesis “And God said…” who called all things into being. The same One now speaks as the Lord of Revelation. Jesus is not a lesser deity or created being, but the fullness of God revealed in flesh (Colossians 2:9). In calling Himself “the Almighty,” He proclaims that all authority, power, and divinity belong to Him.
John 1:1–3 — “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by Him…”
Genesis 1:1–3 — “…God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”
Colossians 1:16–17 — “For by him were all things created… and by him all things consist.”
Colossians 2:9 — “For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.”
Revelation 1:8 — “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending… saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”
Isaiah 9:6 — “…his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father…”
Jesus as “the Lord, the Almighty” shows that He is not just a messenger, but God Himself, the source, sustainer, and ruler over all. This is the same voice that spoke creation, the same power that holds the Church, and the same hand that accomplished redemption at the cross.
Revelation 1:9
Became One on the Cross!
9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
companion in tribulation
In tribulation meaning to be in Jesus rest!
the kingdom and patience of Jesus
Kingdom and patience of Jesus meaning His under His rule and authority and willingness to lay old nature down and let His Word reign in your life!
for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
The testimony of Jesus meaning to confess His finish work on the cross and live in victory!
Amos 8:9 "And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day."
Revelation 1:10
In the Spirit -At the Cross -Heard a Declaration!
10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day
John was in the spirit on the day Jesus was crucified "Day of atonement," he heard a loud deceleration of change that will come!
and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
John here the voice behind him like Moses at the burning bush, note it is not a trumpet but a voice. The voice of God announcing salvation as John see Him on the cross!
Exodus 19:16 — trumpet at Sinai.
Isaiah 58:1 — “…lift up thy voice like a trumpet…”
“And heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,”
“And heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,”
John hears a voice behind him, just like Moses heard God’s voice from behind at the burning bush (Exodus 3:4). It is not a literal trumpet, but a voice with the force and authority of a trumpet, signaling a divine announcement. This trumpet-like voice is Jesus Himself declaring salvation and calling attention to the finished work of His cross. In the vision, John is being called to witness Jesus’ work on the cross from a heavenly perspective.
Revelation 1:10 – “…and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet”
Exodus 3:4 – “God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.”
Isaiah 58:1 – “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression…”
John 12:28 – “‘Father, glorify thy name.’ Then came there a voice from heaven…”
Hebrews 12:24–25 – “See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven.”
The voice John hears is the announcement of God’s salvation, just as God’s voice declared purpose and deliverance to Moses, here He declares the fulfillment of redemption in the Son Jesus. The trumpet image is not about war or fear, but about a royal proclamation: Jesus’ finished work is being announced and revealed from heaven, calling John (and the Church) to attention.
Revelation 1:11
Direct From God -Go Write!
11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
“The Beloved suffers (Smyrna), dies, and is raised to covenant union (Pergamos), interceding for His Bride (Thyatira). A remnant escapes judgment (Sardis), walking in love (Philadelphia), while the final call (Laodicea) goes out for repentance before judgment.” God desires (Ephesus) me, sent Jesus to suffer and die (Smyrna), so I can be united with Him (Pergamos), live in sacrificial love (Thyatira), escape judgment (Sardis), love others deeply (Philadelphia), and overcome the temptation to live by my own opinion (Laodicea).
Revelation 1:12
Perfected Light in the Church!
12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
I turned to see the voice that spake with me.
John state he saw "Seven candlesticks" but it came from a voice he heard and then turned around!
And being turned,
In the Old Testament scriptures you will often find when men met God they where turned by God or turned around themselves by surprise.
I saw seven golden candlesticks;
John being turned saw "The perfected light" of God in the bride! This is the reason why Holy Spirit need to explain what He saw in verse 1:20 "The mystery" because John could not make sense of the amazing vision He saw!
Exodus 25:31 — golden lampstand in the tabernacle.
Zechariah 4:2 — candlestick of gold with seven lamps.
Revelation 1:13
Jesus High Priest and Centre the Church!
13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
“In the midst of the seven candlesticks”
Jesus is revealed in the middle of His Church. He is not distant or observing from afar, He is enthroned within His Bride, the true temple (1 Corinthians 3:16–17). This vision confirms that the glory of God is no longer in a temple made with hands, but now resides in the people of God, His living candlesticks. In Revelation 21, the New Jerusalem (the Bride) is described from the inside out, showing that Jesus' central position in Revelation 1 foreshadows the final revelation: the Lamb is the light within the city (Revelation 21:23). The midst speaks of unity, authority, and relationship, Jesus is the center of His people, both positionally and relationally.
“One like unto the Son of man”
This phrase is deeply prophetic, echoing Daniel 7:13, where “one like the Son of man” comes with the clouds to receive dominion. It speaks of both human identification and divine authority, Jesus, fully God and fully man, stands in His glorified identity amidst His Church. This confirms that He is our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14), standing in the midst of His temple, the Church interceding and reigning in glory.
The vision shows us: we are the temple, and He is the High Priest within. Christ is not outside, not hidden in heaven far away, He is in the center of His people, working, cleansing, loving, and illuminating.
1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God…?”
Revelation 21:2, 23 – The New Jerusalem (Bride), and the Lamb is the light therein
Daniel 7:13–14 – “One like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven…”
Hebrews 4:14 – “We have a great High Priest, Jesus the Son of God”
Zechariah 2:10–11 – “I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD”
Jesus is unveiled in the center of the golden candlesticks, in the heart of His Bride. This is not a future event, but a spiritual reality revealed through vision. He stands as the Son of man, glorified, yet still intimately connected to us. This fulfills every shadow from the Old Testament: He is the Priest in the midst of the temple, the Lamb in the midst of the throne, the Groom in the midst of the Bride. Revelation begins not with a threat, but with a divine positioning: Jesus is in us.
in the midst of the seven candlesticks
Later in chapters 21 you will see Jesus describing His bride from the inside out, hence we see Jesus centre early in the vision within His Church/Bride! This is where Jesus want to be centred and united with His bride.
one like unto the Son of man
Jesus in the middle of His Church as High Priest, reveals we are the temple of Jesus the high priest.
Daniel 7:13 — Son of man vision.
Daniel 10:5 — man clothed in linen, loins girded with fine gold.
Exodus 28:4 — priestly garments.
Revelation 1:14
He is Pure and Sinless-His Eyes Reveals Truth!
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
The Atonement of the Lamb!
The Atonement of the Lamb!
“His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow…”
“His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow…”
John describes the glorified Jesus with imagery echoing both the Old Testament vision of God (the Ancient of Days in Daniel 7:9) and the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the Lamb. The whiteness symbolizes absolute purity, holiness, and eternal wisdom. The reference to both “head” and “hair” points to the totality of Jesus righteousness and proof as sacrificed lamb, He is undefiled, untouched by sin or corruption.
John describes the glorified Jesus with imagery echoing both the Old Testament vision of God (the Ancient of Days in Daniel 7:9) and the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the Lamb. The whiteness symbolizes absolute purity, holiness, and eternal wisdom. The reference to both “head” and “hair” points to the totality of Jesus righteousness and proof as sacrificed lamb, He is undefiled, untouched by sin or corruption.
This also connects Jesus eternal nature:
Daniel 7:9 — “the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool…”
The vision shows that the same God seen in Daniel is now revealed as the risen Jesus.
Isaiah 1:18 — “…though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…”
Jesus white hair signifies unchanging purity. He is the fulfillment of all that God promised, and He alone can judge in perfect righteousness. The Lamb’s eyes, shining through this whiteness, see every heart, offering mercy to those who trust Him, but bringing truth and judgment where needed.
His head and his hairs were white like wool
Note John say "head" and "hair" is white as wool, John see the purity and piercing righteous truth in the lamb's eyes!
Daniel 7:9 — Ancient of Days: hair like pure wool.
Daniel 10:6 — eyes like lamps of fire.
Revelation 1:15
Walking in the Furnace of Atonement-Authoritative and Commanding!
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace;
Jesus feet reveal He has walked out of the furnace as sacrificial lamb, His feet reveal He conquered death and the grave!
Ezekiel 1:7 — feet like burnished brass.
Ezekiel 43:2 — voice like many waters.
his voice as the sound of many waters.
Jesus voice brings forth life, Word is Spirit and His voice as many waters reveal not only the power of His voice but also the multiplication of His Word through our voices proclaiming His life.
Revelation 1:16
Church in Authority and Unity-Word Cuts- Full of His Glory!
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword:
Jesus Word cut, His Word brought down all wordily kingdoms.
and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Jesus countenance reveal His glory!
he had in his right hand seven stars:
Jesus right hand reveals His power and authority is in Holy Spirit. The church is revealed here as "Authority" in His hand.
Isaiah 49:2 — “…he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword…”
Psalm 149:6 — high praises with two-edged sword.
Revelation 1:17
Jesus was Overwhelming -Reassurance, Safety, and Comfort!
17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Jesus placing the same hand that holds the seven stars on John -New life through His Spirit!
Isaiah 44:6 — first and last language.
Hosea 13:14 — “…O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction.”
Psalm 68:20 — “…unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.”
Revelation 1:18
Resin Christ-the Tomb- Conquered -Keys of Sin and Death
18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore,
Jesus conquered the grave!
and have the keys of hell and of death.
Jesus owner of hell and death. He can lock it for the believer and open it to the unbeliever, it also reveal eternal life is in Jesus.
Revelation 1:19
Jesus Is, Was and is to Come!
19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
John write what he saw on the cross and how Jesus change the old to new, Holy Spirit tell John to write what effect the cross will have on humanity.
Revelation 1:20
Perfect Spirit, Perfect Light and Perfect Bride!
20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
The mystery is God's Holy Spirit in His bride!
Job 38:7 — stars linked with angels.
Zechariah 4:2, 10 — lamps tied to God’s people and Spirit.
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