John Beholds the Glorified Jesus

 Vision 1 - Revelation 1:10; 3:22

Subject:  Jesus inspects spiritual Israel on earth and gives warm encouragement.

Time of fulfillment: This feature of the Lord's Day extends from 1914 until the last of the faithful anointed one dies and is resurrected

The first vision in the book of Revelation begins with chapter 1, verse 10.  This vision, like the others in Revelation. is introduced  by a declaration that John  hears or sees something extraordinary. (Revelation 1:10, 12; 4:1; 6:1)  This first vision is presented in a first-century framework in which messages are addressed to seven congregations contemporary with John. But John indicates the time of real application when he says: "By inspiration I came to be in the Lord's day." (Revelation 1:10a) When is this "day"? Do the dramatic events of these tempestuous times have any connection with it?  If, so, we should pay close attention to the prophecy, as affecting our very lives-even our survival. - 1 THESSALONIANS 5:20, 21. 

Next time: John Beholds the Glorified Jesus-In the Lord's Day

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