The 1000 Years

Revelation 20 The 1000 years

Revelation 20 is the big picture of human history between the first coming of Christ and His second coming.

God wants us to be encouraged no matter what happens.

A. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 1000 YEARS [1-3]

1. The devil is bound

2. A door of hope is now open

3. Make the most of every opportunity!

B. DURING THE 1000 YEARS [4-6]

1. Christians are hated by the world

   a. Because we believe the testimony of Jesus
   b. Because we live by the Word of God
   c. Because we refuse to be like the world

2. Christians are loved by God

   a. Renewed: given new life
   b. Restored: given back dignity, honor, and dominion
   c. Reunited: unbroken, intimate fellowship with Christ

C. AT THE END OF THE 1000 YEARS [7-15]

 1.  Figurative language

 2. Figurative language describing a single event

 3.  Figurative language for God's judgment

Gen 6.5-8; 19.23-29; Psalm 1; 2 Thess 1.6-10; 2 Pet 3

 4.  Figurative language depicting something very real

 5.  Figurative language with a point

      a.  God wins!
      b.  Make sure you're on God's side!

John Olson