Revelation 1

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¹The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

25 sermons on Revelation 1:1

“And the whole complete Book, Revelations 1:1 to 3, said the Book is a Book of “The Revelation of Jesus Christ,” which is the Word of God.”
Events Made Clear By ProphecyWilliam Branham, August 1, 1965
“Now if you’d like to read that, you who have your papers, marking it down, that’s Revelations 1:1 to 3, as, the Bible is “the Revelation of Jesus Christ.””
Christ Is Revealed In His Own WordWilliam Branham, August 22, 1965
“We're going now to turn to Revelation 1:1-12 and carry on our same thinking.”
Pre Rapture Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, February 5, 1978. Names it 3 times.
“Now, from the basic insight of what revelation actually is we can now proceed to some other thoughts, and go to Revelation 1:1-12.”
The Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, January 14, 1979. Names it 3 times.
“Revelation 1:16-20, Revelation 1:1, 7:2, 8:11 and Revelation 5:6 and I’m not going to take time with It.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #4Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981
“Now, it is categorically evident that Rev 1:1-8 is a condensed or miniaturized picture of the entire Book of Revelation setting forth Christ's revelation and role in the Church to the day He comes to take over the rule that ends in 1 Cor 15:22-24, and that is where all things are put under His feet.”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981. Names it 2 times.

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²Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

2 sermons on Revelation 1:2

“Now, with Revelation 1:2-3”
Pre Rapture Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, February 5, 1978
“Now, notice Revelation 1:2-3,”
The Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, January 14, 1979. Names it 2 times.

³Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

4 sermons on Revelation 1:3

“(Uh?)”
The Seventh Seal and the Seven ThundersLee Vayle, October 3, 1969
“Now, Revelation 1:3, and I'm trying to show that to you.”
The Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, January 14, 1979
“Now, we come to a realization if we are truly filled with the Holy Ghost we are sons, elect Bride, part of the first resurrection, New Jerusalem, heir to all, a part of God and He a part of us, one with Alpha and Omega, Revelation 1:3-13 completely fulfilled, for we are that living Word of God made manifest, for Word and Spirit are One, and we are one Spirit, (Right?).”
What Lies In The Holy GhostLee Vayle, November 25, 1979
“All right, now, the season referred to is in Revelation 1:3b.”
The Spirit of the Lord's Day #1 5283Lee Vayle, August 21, 1983

⁴John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

15 sermons on Revelation 1:4

“Let’s go back now to Revelation 1:4-5.”
Christ Risen Among UsLee Vayle, April 11, 1982
“Also, the Book of Revelation gives pre-eminence to His sacrificial death as you will notice in Revelation 1:4-5.”
CommunionLee Vayle, October 3, 1982
“Oh, I haven’t read far enough, I said Rev 1:4, 5.”
Why He is Here #6Lee Vayle, November 7, 1982
“We're showing you the exact picture, and we better go to Revelation 1:4-7, first of all.”
Corruptibility Putting on Incorruptibilty #3Lee Vayle, March 20, 1983
“Revelation 1:4-7.”
The Day of the Master #1 3183Lee Vayle, June 5, 1983. Names it 2 times.
“Okay, now Revelation 1:4-7.”
Day of the Lord - Master Husband # 2Lee Vayle, June 12, 1983. Names it 3 times.

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⁵And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

12 sermons on Revelation 1:5

“Over here in Revelation 1:5, listen:”
Pre-Millennial RestorationLee Vayle, May 10, 1970
“Now watch: It's in Revelation 1:5”
Pre-Millennial RestorationLee Vayle, November 11, 1970
“Now, with that we go to Revelation 1:5”
RestorationLee Vayle, March 21, 1971
“Death is first, Revelation 1:5.”
Resurrection Proves His Death # 1Lee Vayle, July 14, 1976
“Now, Revelation 1:5”
Reigning of Jesus # 1Lee Vayle, December 14, 1980
“Now that is why we see Rev 1:5-7 and don’t make two gods.”
Why He is Here #6Lee Vayle, November 7, 1982

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⁶And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

4 sermons on Revelation 1:6

“But, he was not Revelation 1:6.”
Second Coming of ChristLee Vayle, January 22, 1970
“And so therefore, if that is an ultimate, and that would be what they call the desiratum, the great desire, that we come to that position which, of course, is in the Millennium, you have got to be approaching that from this side more and more in order to have the perfect reflection on that side.”
Alpha and OmegaLee Vayle, May 4, 1986
“And, as our literal soul was in God, as an attribute --a part of God, and waited for that life to come through proper processes, to become flesh in its proper hour (That’s election—spiritual, natural.) even so (in identical manner) are we now waiting for our further manifestation or clothing, which is Zion, where it will be seen that we are declared, as God said through the apostle John: Revelation 1:6.”
Future Home #10Lee Vayle, May 29, 1988
“Revelation 1:6, “And He hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

⁷Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

11 sermons on Revelation 1:7

“[Brother Kopp says, “Revelation 1:7.”_ Ed.]”
Faith Is The SubstanceWilliam Branham, May 8, 1951
“What about the great Saint John of Revelations 1:7, when he was showed the vision, and looked, and heard a Voice speaking to him.”
In His PresenceWilliam Branham, September 9, 1962. Names it 2 times.
“Alright, "Behold, he cometh with a cloud," [Rev 1:7a] Who?”
End Time Events (1766) (Mesa Az)Lee Vayle, December 11, 1966. Names it 2 times.
"Behold He cometh with clouds," [Rev 1:7] This description absolutely without contradiction is concerning Jesus the Christ, because He comes with clouds.
Rapture MysteryLee Vayle, June 9, 1969
“This description absolutely would out contradiction is concerning Jesus the Christ, because He comes with clouds.”
Second Coming of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, July 20, 1977
“And I tell you, that every eye seeing Him is narrowing down.”
Questions and AnswersLee Vayle, February 16, 1983. Names it 2 times.

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⁸I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

16 sermons on Revelation 1:8

“Now, let's just turn back to Revelation 1:8 now, and see the very same thing about our dear Jesus.”
Divine AttrubutesLee Vayle, December 2, 1966
“In Revelation 1:8”
Godhead # 2Lee Vayle, January 18, 1970
“In Revelation 1:8”
Titles of Godhead FulfilledLee Vayle, May 2, 1976
“Now, remember we've already had one, and we see that promise was given us as I read them to you in Colossians 3:4, - 1 Peter 5:4, - 1 John 1:28, and John 3:2, and since Revelation 1:8, the Alpha and Omega.”
The Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, January 14, 1979
“Our Rock according to Hebrews 13:8, Revelation 1:8, that's "Jesus the same yesterday, today and forever."”
Looking # 2Lee Vayle, January 16, 1979
“Revelation 1:8,”
Elijah Ministry (0081-A)Lee Vayle, February 1, 1981

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⁹I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

3 sermons on Revelation 1:9

“And we will use It as our text Revelation 1:9-20”
End Time Events (1666) (Tucson)Lee Vayle, December 6, 1966
“Now, Rev 1:9-20, view Christ in the Seven Church Ages as revealed...now number one is revealed as living, as reigning in the Bride, and with that is given the understanding of how the revelation is given.”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981
“Revelation 1:9-20”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham. Names it 2 times.

¹⁰I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

44 sermons on Revelation 1:10

“If you want to put that down in Revelation 1:10 and 13, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me as a Voice of a trumpet and sounded like many waters.”
Revelation, Chapter FourWilliam Branham, December 31, 1960. Names it 2 times.
“Who's got the rainbow?”
End Time Events (1766) (Mesa Az)Lee Vayle, December 11, 1966. Names it 2 times.
“That's what Rev 1:10 says.”
Rapture MysteryLee Vayle, June 9, 1969
“And remember, the great and dreadful day of the Lord, is Revelation 1:10, that John saw in a two-year period on Mount Patmos when the retributive wrath of God would fall at the end time.”
The Holy Spirit in Baptism and RestorationLee Vayle, April 26, 1970
“Now, Revelation 1:10-20.”
Reflecting the WordLee Vayle, August 30, 1970
“Revelation 1:10,12-13,20 John:”
Promise of the SpiritLee Vayle, November 15, 1970

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¹¹Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

3 sermons on Revelation 1:11

“Now, "He is Alpha and Omega," [Rev 1:11] "the Author and Finisher of our faith."”
Ephesians # 16Lee Vayle, February 21, 1982
“Rev 1:11”
Why He is Here #6Lee Vayle, November 7, 1982
“Revelation 1:11, “Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.””
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹²And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

61 sermons on Revelation 1:12

“Simple, he does it as we mentioned this morning and all through these series, I've been bringing out to you, Revelation 1:12,”
A Prophet From Among Your BrethernLee Vayle, February 27, 1972
“It is also, Revelation 1:12-16, which I read to you over here.”
What Thus Saith the Lord means to MeLee Vayle, May 15, 1977
“Over here in Rev 1:12, it’s all part of the subject.”
Priorities #2 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 12, 1978
“Now, we go from [Revelation 1:12] onward.”
The Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, January 14, 1979. Names it 2 times.
“Okay, let's check It out, Revelation 1:12, (I'll get my thought later on, I got lots of little thoughts here, but it's alright.)”
What God Is Doing Now # 1Lee Vayle, August 10, 1980
“Which is Revelation 1:12-18, and Ephesians 4:15-16 which the headship alone belongs to Jesus Christ.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #4Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981

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¹³And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

9 sermons on Revelation 1:13

“Let’s go to Rev. 1:13”
Why He is Here #5CLee Vayle, October 31, 1982
“Now, we'll look at Revelation 1:13-15.”
The Day of The Lord #3Lee Vayle, August 7, 1983
“But today it can be told, because now He’s Philippians 3, Ephesians 1:17-23, He’s Revelations 1:13-18.”
Christ Is the Mystery #5Lee Vayle, August 13, 1986. Names it 2 times.
“Well, again Revelation 1, and in verse 13: [Rev 1:13-14:]”
Christ Is the Mystery #12Lee Vayle, September 24, 1986
“Now with Rev 1:13, 14 which we were looking at here, he said, “In the midst of the candlesticks,” that’s the seven golden candlesticks, one like the Son of man and this One, of course, is set forth as the Judge at this particular time and also in Revelation 3, now that’s the One that is to be to come forth, also Revelation 3:”
Message of Grace #2Lee Vayle, January 21, 1987
“And that Judge, of course, is in Rev 1:13-143, where He has the white hair and the girdle and so on, representing the Judge who is here to judge.”
Fulfillment of God #1Lee Vayle, July 2, 1988

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¹⁴His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

3 sermons on Revelation 1:14

“Rev. 1:14 describes the voice.”
Why He is Here #5CLee Vayle, October 31, 1982
“Think of it.”
Revelation 1, and Patmos VisionLee Vayle, December 26, 1982
“Revelation 1:14-16, “His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and His eyes were as a flame of fire; and His feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and His voice as the sound of many waters.”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹⁵And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

4 sermons on Revelation 1:15

“Jesus.”
End Time Events (1766) (Mesa Az)Lee Vayle, December 11, 1966
“The wheels turning before Him, thousands, thousands ministering, millions gathered before Him, the Judge of all the earth.”
LawsLee Vayle, July 19, 1978
“Rev 1:15.”
Knoweth It Not #1 6483Lee Vayle, October 12, 1983
“In Rev 1:15, the voice that the sounds of many waters, the roar of the lion, the roar of the cataract, the Bride witnessing in Chapter 22, right on down the line.”
Fulfillment of God #2Lee Vayle, July 3, 1988

¹⁶And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

3 sermons on Revelation 1:16

“(15) And out of his mouth (goes) a sharp sword (that's the same one in Revelation 1:16), (and) with it he (shall) smite the nations: and rule them with a rod of iron (What's He doing?”
White Throne Judgment -Lee Vayle, December 10, 1968
“Found in Revelation 1:16-20; Revelation 2:1,7; 2:8,11; and so on.”
The Great LevelerLee Vayle, December 2, 1979
“Revelation 1:16-20, Revelation 1:1, 7:2, 8:11 and Revelation 5:6 and I’m not going to take time with It.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #4Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981

¹⁷And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

17 sermons on Revelation 1:17

“The places I’m going to read is Matthew 28:1-10, and then Revelations 1:17-18, Romans 8:11.”
The Easter SealWilliam Branham, April 10, 1965. Names it 2 times.
“In the Book of Revelation 1:17”
Godhead # 2Lee Vayle, March 3, 1968
“But Revelation 1:17 says, 'Jesus is the First and Last'.”
Godhead # 1Lee Vayle, January 11, 1970
“Now, notice how even Jesus Himself emphasizes His death as proved by His Resurrection that He is alive from the dead, we go to Revelation 1:17-18.”
Resurrection Proves His Death # 1Lee Vayle, July 14, 1976
“Now watch how It is put in Rev 1:17-18.”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981
“Also Revelation 1:17-18.”
Ephesians # 4Lee Vayle, May 24, 1981

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¹⁸I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

7 sermons on Revelation 1:18

“Now in Revelations 1:18, we read these Words, 17 and 18.”
It Is The Rising Of The SunWilliam Branham, April 18, 1965
“And speaking concerning the fact that He is in the midst of those seven candlesticks, brought into the midst of the churches, from the first Age to the last Age.”
Last Day MessageLee Vayle, May 5, 1967
“But hold it right there, we go back to Rev 1:18b, the last part.”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981
"I Am He which was dead, and alive for evermore," [Rev 1:18] See?
Alpha and Omega in SpiritLee Vayle, October 27, 1982
“Because, when this One says, "I am He that was dead and alive," [Rev 1:18] I am all of it.”
Question and Answers 1983Lee Vayle, April 6, 1983
“And we say, "He died that we might live."”
Discerning the Lord's BodyLee Vayle, September 4, 1983

See all 7 sermons on Revelation 1:18

¹⁹Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

²⁰The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

4 sermons on Revelation 1:20

“Oh, Revelations 20, or Revelation 1:20, said that the Stars of these churches…What we ought to do today is find that Star Light (Amen.) that’s reflecting His glory, that’s reflecting His power, that’s reflecting His Deity, and follow that till we find that perfect Light.”
God's Wrapped GiftWilliam Branham, December 25, 1960
“The tenth mystery is of the seven stars of Revelations 1:20.”
Is This The Sign Of The End, SirWilliam Branham, December 30, 1962
“Revelation 1:20.”
Ephesians # 4Lee Vayle, May 24, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“Revelation 1:20, “The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in My right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks.”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham. Names it 2 times.

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