Revelation Begins: Not Your Sunday School Jesus

This study is based on the sermon titled Revelation Begins: Not Your Sunday School Jesus by Matthew Maher below.

In his sermon at Landmark Church, Pastor Matthew Maher delved into the profound revelation of Jesus Christ as depicted in the book of Revelation. Pastor Matthew juxtaposed the often simplistic image of Jesus from Sunday school teachings with the awe-inspiring vision John experienced on the island of Patmos. He underscored the critical transition from understanding Christ as merely compassionate to recognizing Him as majestic and powerful, symbolized by His depiction with eyes like fire and a voice as the sound of many waters. This revelation challenges believers to embrace a biblical and exalted view of Christ, which is crucial in an era that tends to dilute His divinity.

Pastor Matthew used John’s detailed imagery, such as Jesus walking among the seven golden lampstands, to signify His enduring presence with His churches and His sovereign oversight, represented by the seven stars in His hand. He explained how this vision illustrates Jesus's intimacy with His church and His authority over it, calling believers to align their lives with His purity and judgment. Pastor Matthew emphasized that the imagery of Jesus with feet like bronze and eyes aflame calls for a life of reverence and adherence to His transformative power.

The sermon concluded with a powerful reminder of John's reaction to Jesus’s glory—falling at His feet as if dead, only to be comforted by Christ’s touch and assurance. Pastor Matthew highlighted the balance of reverence and closeness we must maintain in our relationship with Jesus. In a world increasingly resistant to truth, he urged the congregation to be bold in speaking and living by the Word, drawing courage from the knowledge that Christ is alive, sovereign, and holds the keys to Hades and death. This call to faithful witness is both a privilege and a responsibility, potentially coming at great personal cost but yielding eternal significance.