Arden First Baptist Church

“Death’s Funeral. The King Gives Life from the Dead.” Revelation 1:9-20 “Death’s Funeral. The King Gives Life from the Dead. 4 Life Giving Principles: 1. Jesus is with us even when we find ourselves in hard times because of our Christian walk and witness (v. 9-10) 4 Benefits of suffering: • Suffering develops your faith. • Suffering clarifies your calling. • Suffering grows your character. • Suffering expands your empathy. 2. Jesus has a unique purpose and plan for each local church (v. 11-12, 19-20) 3. Jesus inspires awe and worship when we discover who He really is (v. 11, 13-16). 4. Jesus holds life and death in His hands, so we no longer have live in fear (v. 17-18). Review: “Death’s Funeral. The King Gives Life from the Dead. 4 Life Giving Principles: 1. Jesus is with us even when we find ourselves in hard times because of our Christian walk and witness 2. Jesus has a unique purpose and plan for each local church 3.