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Revelation 1:4-18

The Risen and Glorified Christ

April 23, 2028

The Vision of the Son of Man, Ferrarese school
The Vision of the Son of Man, Ferrarese school, 1500sPrivate collection
Christ appears in a ring of clouds among seven golden lampstands, with seven stars about him and a sword coming from his mouth.In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force.Ferrarese schoolAn unnamed painter of the school of Ferrara, the court city of the Este dukes in northern Italy.Private collectionA private collection; the panel was sold at auction in Vienna.Private collection
LSB Three-Year Lectionary
GospelJohn 20:19-31Jn 20:19-31
EpistleRev. 1:4-18Rev 1:4-18
Old TestamentActs 5:12-20
PsalterPs. 148Ps 148

Overview & Insights

"I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore." (Revelation 1:17-18)

John greets the seven churches with grace and peace from God and from Jesus Christ, then describes a vision of the risen Christ walking among the lampstands in dazzling glory. Christ tells John not to fear and commissions him to write what he sees.

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Commentary

Revelation 1 CommentariesRev 1 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentaries side by side on John's opening vision of Christ.

Revelation 1 Commentary: Jesus, Alpha and OmegaRev 1 Commentary: Jesus, Alpha and Omega Enduring Word · David Guzik

Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the vision of the glorified Christ.

Revelation 1 CommentaryRev 1 Commentary Precept Austin

An index of older public-domain commentaries on the opening chapter.

Revelation 1 (Barnes' Notes)Rev 1 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight

Barnes' notes on the symbolism of the lampstands and the sword from Christ's mouth.

Commentary on Revelation 1:4-8Commentary on Rev 1:4-8 Working Preacher

Explains the salutation's focus on Christ's saving work and the number seven.

Revelation 1:4-8 CommentaryRev 1:4-8 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

A preaching-focused reading of John's greeting and its two core themes.

Background & Word Study

Revelation 1 InterlinearRev 1 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text with parsing for close study of the divine name formula in verse 4.

Revelation OverviewRev Overview BibleProject

Orients preachers to Revelation's structure before entering John's opening vision.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Revelation 1Catena on Rev 1 Catena

Patristic comments verse by verse on John's vision of the risen Christ.

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