These are my sermon notes for Sunday morning, December 21. They’re not a full manuscript—just a listening guide for our Tabernacle Church family to help you follow along. I encourage you to add your own notes as you listen each week. The service will be available on YouTube by Sunday afternoon. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, our Prayer List, and more on our church website.
Revelation 22:1–21
INTRO
- This Advent we’ve traced four scenes in Revelation: Rev. 1 (Christ among His churches), Rev. 5 (the Lamb who was slain), Rev. 19 (the King who returns), and Rev. 22 (“Surely I am coming soon”).
- Christmas celebrates His first coming in humility; Revelation 22 fixes our eyes on His throne and presses one response: keep His Word, come to Christ, and live ready for His return.
A Picture of Our Future Life – 22:1–5
- Life from the throne (vv. 1–2): river of life; tree of life—fullness and healing in God’s presence.
- Fellowship restored (vv. 3–4): no more curse; servants worship; we will see His face.
- Joyful reign (v. 5): no night; no loss; reigning with Christ forever.
His Words for Us Today – 22:6–17
- Trustworthy and true (vv. 6–9): God’s Word is certain; worship God; keep what is written.
- Unsealed and urgent (vv. 10–13): the time is near; hearts are exposed; Jesus is coming soon with recompense.
- Two destinies (vv. 14–15): washed and welcomed inside / unrepentant outside.
- One Lord (v. 16): Jesus—the Root of David, the Bright Morning Star.
- One invitation (v. 17): “Come.” The thirsty are welcomed to take the water of life freely.
A Warning and a Promise to Heed – 22:18–21
- Guard the Word (vv. 18–19): don’t add or subtract—Scripture is not ours to edit.
- Final promise (v. 20): “Surely I am coming soon.”
- Final prayer & grace (vv. 20–21): “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” / “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.”
The What Now: Our Response
- Believe: Jesus saves sinners… come to HIM.
- Obey: keep His Word; Live each day for HIM.
- Hope: the King is coming soon. Continue to trust in HIM.