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HEAVEN’S HALLELUJAH CHORUS

Revelation 19:1 – 10

 

INTRODUCTION

 

  • Series Introduction: This is an introduction to the Seven Last Things in the book of Revelation.   This is an introduction to the Seven Last Things of Human History. We will see that . . . Heaven will Rejoice, 19:1 – 10 .

 

·   Sermon Introduction

“Chapter 19 marks a dramatic change in the book of Revelation.  The destruction of Babylon marks the end of the Great Tribulation.  The somber gives way to the song.  The transfer is from darkness to light, from black to which, from dreary days of judgment to bright days of blessing.” J. Vernon McGee

 

I.                   God is Praised for Righteous Judgment, v. 1 – 5.

A.     The Voice of the Multitude, v. 1 – 3

1.      Allhlou,ia – Praise the Lord.  It is borrowed from the Hebrew and only appears in these verses in the New Testament.  The Hallel Psalms were sung at Passover.  We are praising the Lord for His victory over his enemies.

2.      Action and Attributes, v. 1 – The song emphasizes His attributes not the sinfulness of Babylon, nor the greatness of Babylon’s fall.

a.      He provides the salvation – 1 Corinthians 5:7 – “our Passover”

b.      He receives the glory. This is His moral excellence.

c.      He receives the honor. This is His due.

d.      He has the power to overthrow wicked civilization.

His salvation should awaken gratitude; His glory should awaken reverence, and His power should awaken trust.

3.      Attributes and Action, v. 2

a.      God is true.  Babylon is the false religion with pagan and deceitful practices.

b.      God is righteous.  Babylon is secular, humanistic, and hedonistic.

c.      God’s judgment is against false religion and wickedness.

                       

B.     The Worship of  the Heavenly Beings, v. 4 – 5, 4:6 – 7 & 5:6 - 10

1.      They say, “So be it and praise the Lord.”  Nothing greater can be said than, “Amen; Amen to God’s truth.”

2.      We should praise God because of the lowliness of man, v. 5b.

3.       All should praise God, v. 5c.

 

II.                God is Praised for the Marriage of the Lamb, v. 6 – 8.  Our worship should match the magnitude of God.

A.     Praise for the Kingdom, v. 6.  The prayer “thy kingdom come” is about to be answered.

B.     Joy for the Wedding, v. 7 – 8.

1.      The people present at the wedding are the bridegroom (v. 7), the bride (v. 7 – 8), and guests (v. 9 – Old Testament saints, Tribulation saints, anyone saved who is not a member of the church).

2.      The preparations, v. 8

3.      The Jewish marriage custom of three stages compared with salvation.

         JEWISH CUSTOM                              SALVATION

            The betrothal                                                        Redemption

            The coming for the bride                                    Rapture

            The wedding feast                                               Marriage Supper of the

                                                                                            Lamb

C.    Ephesians 5:25 – 27 is fulfilled.

 

III.             God’s Assurance of the Certainty of These Things, v. 9 – 10.

A.     The Believers’ Invitation, v. 9.

 

B.     The Believers’ Confidence, v. 9.

 

The concluding phrase of v. 10 is significant.  It means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of Jesus.  In the present age, the Spirit of God is not only to glorify Christ but also to show believers things to come as they relate to the person and majesty of Christ.

 

CONCLUSION - Four Lessons

  • The inescapable consequences of sin.  God will not allow the world to persist in unrighteousness.
  • Second, God’s judgment is true and righteous.  He alone can judge without prejudice.
  • Third, some people will escape the judgment of God.  They will be at the marriage supper of the Lamb.
  • There are some important truths about worship.
    1. Worship in heaven has great dignity.
    2. Worship in heaven includes everyone. No one will say, “Well, I can’t sing.”
    3. Heaven’s songs are theocentric.
    4. Worship means everyone will offer praise to God for His glory, not for his or her entertainment.
  • There are some important truths about the worshippers.
    1. True worshippers accept the will of God, v. 4.  The elders say, “Amen.”
    2. True worshippers are committed to God’s purposes, v. 6 “. . . God reigns…”
    3. True worshippers will discover the joy of fellowship, v. 7.
    4. True worshippers rest in the assurance of God’s victory, v. 6, Omnipotent = Almighty.

 

 

 

 

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