Song 1 – This is Amazing Grace

Psalm 119:89-90

⁸⁹ Your word, Lord, is eternal;
    it stands firm in the heavens.
⁹⁰ Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
    you established the earth, and it endures.

Song 2 – Build My Life

Song 3 – Holy, Holy, Holy

Song 4 – Christ is Mine Forevermore

Our welcome team members will pass an offering basket during this song.

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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Amen

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Revelation 1:3 

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.”

Revelation 22:7 

“And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”

Blessed: The Seven Beatitudes of Revelation
Part 1: Blessed Are the Devoted

The blessed life begins when we take God’s Word seriously, receive it personally, and live in light of Christ’s return.

I. Hearing the Word Seriously 
II. Keeping the Word Personally
III. Living in Light of the Time

If you believe in Jesus as your Saviour and King, you are welcome to the Table. 

Please hold the elements until all have received; we will all take them together. 

The bread is gluten free, the cup is alcohol free.

Song 5 – Behold the Lamb

Song 6 – Even So Come

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Introduction
1. In the sermon it was said that many people are searching for the blessed life but looking in the wrong places. Where do people around you tend to look for blessing or happiness?
2. The sermon began by mentioning Finland’s repeated ranking as the “happiest nation.” How does that challenge or confirm your view of what makes life meaningful?

Into the Text
3. Revelation 1:3 names three responses to Scripture: reading, hearing, and keeping. What is the difference between each of these?
4. In the ancient world, most people heard the Bible read in public gatherings. What does that historical context tell us about the role of Scripture in community?
5. In the sermon it was said that “keeping” the Word means holding on to it and letting it shape our lives. What does that look like practically?
6. Revelation 22:7 repeats the blessing. Why do you think this theme bookends the whole letter? What does that say about how we are meant to respond?

Apply the Text
7. What would it look like for you to take the Word more seriously this week: in reading it, hearing it, or obeying it?
8. In the sermon it was said that we cannot obey God’s Word without His help. Where do you personally feel the need for grace to live out what you know?
9. Revelation reminds us that the time is near. How does that urgency affect your daily choices, or how should it?