The Marriage Supper and the Return of the King

In this chapter

In this chapter, you’ll:

Read the text: Rev 19

Key takeaways

• The Bride is God’s people together, dressed in righteousness she both prepared and received.
• Jesus returns in power, glory, and unstoppable authority — and he is still the Lamb who was slain.
• He wins by his word, not by force of arms.
• The beast and false prophet are cast into the lake of fire. The King doesn’t come to take sides but to take over.
• His return is real. Long for it.

Reflect & discuss

• Read Revelation 19:6–9 and 19:17–18. What are the two suppers, and who is invited to each?
• The Bride “has made herself ready” (19:7), yet her fine linen “was given to her” (19:8). How do preparing yourself and being clothed by grace fit together in the Christian life?
• The rider’s garment is sprinkled with blood before the battle begins. What do the two readings of that blood each say about him? Which speaks to you?
• The last battle is “no contest” — Christ speaks, and it’s finished. How does that reshape any fear you carry about the end?
• (Personal; feel free to pass.) Do you long for Christ’s return? Why or why not — honestly?

The last question is personal — no one should be required to answer it.