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What does it really mean to be blessed in the eyes of God? Pastor Dean Murphy walks through the promised blessings of Revelation—not as distant promises, but as invitations to transformed living right now. In this Sunday message, we explore the blessings given to those who read, hear, and live out God's Word; those who endure persecution; those who stay spiritually awake; those invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb; and those washed clean by the blood of Christ. Pastor Dean challenges us to examine how we're building our lives—on rock or sand—and what it truly means to be ready for the Lord's return. Scripture References: Revelation 1:3 | Revelation 1:18-19 | Revelation 22:7 | Revelation 22:14 | Revelation 14:13 | Revelation 16:15 | Revelation 19:9 | Revelation 20:6 | Matthew 7:24-27 | Matthew 24:42-44 | Luke 12:35-37 | John 5:28-29 | John 14:15 | John 15:1-3 | John 16:8 | Isaiah 1:18 | Psalm 51:7 | 1 John 1:9 | 2 Peter 3:3-11 | Proverbs 30:5-6 | Revelation 22:15-21 | Romans 11:25 | Acts 1:8 | John 3:16-18
I'm pretty sure I won't make it through all this material so I'll either "edit on the fly" (poor Mallory) or just cut it off and do one more study next week...???? Sorry.
The Blessings
Rev 1:18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. 19 "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.
Rev 22:14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.
Rev 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
Mat 7:24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash”.
Rev 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say,"Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.""Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them."
Mat 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Rev 16:15 "Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and beshamefully exposed."
Mat 24:42 "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: Ifthe owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Rev 19:9 Then the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding sup per of the Lamb!" And he added, "These are the true words of God."
Luk 12:35 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.
Rev 20:6 Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
Joh 5:28 "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29 and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have donewhat is evil will rise to be condemned.
Rev 22:7 "Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll."
Joh 14:15 "If you love me, keep my commands”.
Rev 22:14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.
(NLT) Joh 15:1 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’tproduce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.
Isa 1:18 "Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.
Psa51:7 Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Rev 22:15 Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Rev 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
Rev 1:1 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Rev 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
(NLT) Joh 16:8 And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.
(NLT) Act 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about meeverywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Rev 22:18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.
Pro 30:5 "Every word of God is flaw less; he is ashield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Rev 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I amcoming soon.”
2 Pe 3:3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.4 They will say, "Where is this 'coming' he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation."
2 Pet 3:5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.
2 Pet 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like aday. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understands lowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like athief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.
2Pe 3:11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives
Mat 24:44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Rom 11:25 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about your selves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.
Rev 22:21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Who ever believes in him is not condemned, but who ever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.