Sermon Notes:· Pray God will send the resources needed to do His work.· Give as God directs you.· Matthew 24:36 - 36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.· The hardness of the human heart.· Revelation 9:20-21 - 20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. 21 Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.· The power of Satan.· Revelation 12:17 - 17 Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus.· Revelation 20:10 - 10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.· The lust for money and power.· You cannot love God and stuff (mammon).· Revelation 17:16 - 16 The beast and the ten horns you saw will hate the prostitute. They will bring her to ruin and leave her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.· Revelation 19:6 – And I heard a sound like a great crowd, like the sound of great waters, like the sound of mighty thunders, saying…· Revelation 19:6b – Hallelujah! For the Lord is King; Our God Almighty!· Revelation 19:7a – Let us rejoice and celebrate and be exuberant for His glory…· Joy is a deep, constant sense of well-being that encompasses your entire being, both physical and spiritual – Dallas Willard.· What occasion in our time do people express joy?· Revelation 19:7b: …For the marriage of the lamb comes; and his woman prepares herself.· Is your commitment to God has strong as a marriage vow?· Will you be humble enough to let Jesus take the lead?· Revelation 19:8 – Given to her to wear: Shining, clean, linen. This linen is the righteous acts of the holy ones.· Are you doing the right things? What does your behavior show?· You can have all this world, but give me Jesus.· Revelation 19:9 – And he (the angel) said to me, “Write! Blessed are those invited to the banquet of marriage of the Lamb!” And he said to me, “This is the word of truth of God.”· Follow me.· Accept the invitation of Jesus.· Get ready.· Live for the coming joy.· When we all see Jesus, we sing and shout the victory.LIFE Group Discussion QuestionsOpener: What was the most joyous wedding you ever attended? Why?1. Pastor Clay spoke about three structures that must be destroyed so the Kingdom of God can be fulfilled: the hardiness of the human heart; the power of Satan; and the lust of the human heart for money and pleasure.a. Which one of these is most prevalent in our culture today?b. In what ways do you see the power of Satan at work?c. Have you known someone who has a hard heart against God? How does that show up in their lives?2. Read Revelation 19:6a. This verse opens with “portents,” or signs that God is about to do something. What portents might God use today?b. What does it mean for you that Jesus is King?c. What does it mean to you that God is Almighty?3. Read Revelation 19:7a. Why do you think God chose marriage as a metaphor for his relationship to his people?b. Do you have any further thoughts on why it might be difficult for men to imagine themselves as the bride of Jesus?4. Read Revelation 19:8a. In your opinion, what right acts form the thread of the bright, clean linen to be worn by the bride?5. Read Revelation 19:9a. Why do you think the Angel emphasizes to John the blessing of the invitation to the marriage supper?b. What does it mean to you that it is emphasized that this is the word of truth of God?

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