[scripture links = hyperlinks] [Scriptural texts will pop up on screen and other hyperlinks will lead to supporting content.] Revelation 1 Greetings and Doxology (Revelation 1:1-8)   OPEN IT With what typical phrases do you open and close your letters?   EXPLORE IT What did God want us to learn from the Book of Revelation? (Rev.1:1) What sources did John say was the basis of his revelation? (Rev.1:2) What is promised to those who take the time to study this revelation? (Rev.1:3) What did John urge his readers to do? Why? (Rev.1:3) To whom did John write this letter? How did John refer to God? How did God greet his readers in Christ’s name? (Rev.1:4) By what threefold description is Jesus presented? (Rev.1:5) What is Jesus’ attitude toward Christians? (Rev.1:5) What does Jesus do on behalf of Christians? (Rev.1:5) In what way does Jesus make all believers new? (Rev.1:6) What is Jesus’ purpose for the church? (Rev.1:6) How did John react when he recounted all t...