Why Revelation
为什么是《启示录》？
Senior Pastor Lim Kee Oon
March 2026
March 2026
Hi Church,
It’s been two months since we embarked on the Book of Revelation as a church. When I first announced in early January that we would be anchoring our 2026 sermon series and LCG Bible studies on Revelation, I could feel a palpable sense of apprehension from the church. In truth, Revelation isn’t an easy book to read or to teach. But as with any other book of the Bible, it is essential in painting a complete picture of who God is and what faithful discipleship is meant to look like.
How God led me to Revelation
The prompting in my heart was unmistakable as I sought the Lord on what to preach in 2026. “Tell them to come to My throne — the throne of God.”
Revelation is the best book to learn about God’s throne. God had already changed my negativity towards the book from one of fear to one of hope. But I was still concerned if we could effectively communicate the book’s key message to the whole church, as we navigate its complex and symbolic imagery.
As I brought my concerns to God, and meditated on the themes in Revelation, I was challenged to press on. How could we deprive ourselves of these incredible invitations?
Come to the throne to understand Who I AM.
Come to the throne to receive mercy and grace.
Come to the throne to know My heart for the nations.
I’m thankful for the staff team who said, “Revelation is difficult, but we have time to prepare ourselves to bring the church through this.”
Come to the Throne to understand Who I AM.
As I meditate on the majesty of God's throne, I am confronted with the superficiality of my worship of such an incomparable God! We will be worshipping at the foot of His Throne for eternity. Let us learn to put aside our distractions and to give Him our best worship as we prepare for eternity.
As I meditate on the power of God’s throne, I begin to view all my worries and struggles, temptations and failures in a new light. Our God is in control of everything — even our suffering is permitted only within His defined boundaries. One day, all these painful struggles will be a distant memory so let us persevere with patient endurance.
Come to the Throne to receive mercy and grace.
And God does not leave me to struggle alone.
He promises mercy and grace, calling me to approach His throne with confidence to receive help in my time of need.
So here I am at the foot of the throne of God.
Here I receive encouragement — that He is in control, that victory is certain. And I am strengthened to press on and not give up.
Here I receive help through warnings from His Word for coming temptations and encouragement when I feel discouraged.
Here I receive mercy after failure when I look into His eyes and realise that He still loves me.
Come to the Throne to know my heart for the nations.
The reason Christ hasn’t returned to end all suffering in this world is because of His loving patience and deep desire to see the nations turn to Him in worship.
He calls me to exhibit this same patient endurance in the face of trials, and to put His interests before my own interests.
He reminds me that I am to actively “go make disciples of all nations” and not to sit passively waiting for His return.
Lord, give me this same desire for the nations that will be stronger than my impatience and selfishness!
Are you ready?
Are you excited to come to the foot of the throne of God and to rediscover what life should be about? Are you ready to reevaluate all of your values, priorities, joys and worries in the light of His throne and the reality of eternity?
I pray that you will grow to love the book of Revelation for its potential to recalibrate the whole of your life. More importantly, I pray you will grow to love God more as you discover His heart, dwell on His promises, discern Your priorities, and devote your life to His purposes.
It’s been two months since we embarked on the Book of Revelation as a church. When I first announced in early January that we would be anchoring our 2026 sermon series and LCG Bible studies on Revelation, I could feel a palpable sense of apprehension from the church. In truth, Revelation isn’t an easy book to read or to teach. But as with any other book of the Bible, it is essential in painting a complete picture of who God is and what faithful discipleship is meant to look like.
How God led me to Revelation
The prompting in my heart was unmistakable as I sought the Lord on what to preach in 2026. “Tell them to come to My throne — the throne of God.”
Revelation is the best book to learn about God’s throne. God had already changed my negativity towards the book from one of fear to one of hope. But I was still concerned if we could effectively communicate the book’s key message to the whole church, as we navigate its complex and symbolic imagery.
As I brought my concerns to God, and meditated on the themes in Revelation, I was challenged to press on. How could we deprive ourselves of these incredible invitations?
Come to the throne to understand Who I AM.
Come to the throne to receive mercy and grace.
Come to the throne to know My heart for the nations.
I’m thankful for the staff team who said, “Revelation is difficult, but we have time to prepare ourselves to bring the church through this.”
Come to the Throne to understand Who I AM.
As I meditate on the majesty of God's throne, I am confronted with the superficiality of my worship of such an incomparable God! We will be worshipping at the foot of His Throne for eternity. Let us learn to put aside our distractions and to give Him our best worship as we prepare for eternity.
As I meditate on the power of God’s throne, I begin to view all my worries and struggles, temptations and failures in a new light. Our God is in control of everything — even our suffering is permitted only within His defined boundaries. One day, all these painful struggles will be a distant memory so let us persevere with patient endurance.
Come to the Throne to receive mercy and grace.
And God does not leave me to struggle alone.
He promises mercy and grace, calling me to approach His throne with confidence to receive help in my time of need.
So here I am at the foot of the throne of God.
Here I receive encouragement — that He is in control, that victory is certain. And I am strengthened to press on and not give up.
Here I receive help through warnings from His Word for coming temptations and encouragement when I feel discouraged.
Here I receive mercy after failure when I look into His eyes and realise that He still loves me.
Come to the Throne to know my heart for the nations.
The reason Christ hasn’t returned to end all suffering in this world is because of His loving patience and deep desire to see the nations turn to Him in worship.
He calls me to exhibit this same patient endurance in the face of trials, and to put His interests before my own interests.
He reminds me that I am to actively “go make disciples of all nations” and not to sit passively waiting for His return.
Lord, give me this same desire for the nations that will be stronger than my impatience and selfishness!
Are you ready?
Are you excited to come to the foot of the throne of God and to rediscover what life should be about? Are you ready to reevaluate all of your values, priorities, joys and worries in the light of His throne and the reality of eternity?
I pray that you will grow to love the book of Revelation for its potential to recalibrate the whole of your life. More importantly, I pray you will grow to love God more as you discover His heart, dwell on His promises, discern Your priorities, and devote your life to His purposes.
亲爱的教会，
自从我们全教会开始研读《启示录》以来，已经有 2 个月。今年一月初，当我第一次宣布教会将在 2026 年 以《启示录》作为全年的讲道主题，并作为 LCG 小组查经的核心内容时，我能明显感受到弟兄姐妹们中间弥漫着一股不安的情绪。诚然，《启示录》既不易读也难教导。然而，正如圣经其他书卷，它帮助我们更全面地认识神并忠心地活出门徒的信心生活。
神如何带领我来到《启示录》
当我在主面前寻求 2026 年的讲台信息时，心中的感动非常清晰、明确：“告诉他们，来到我的宝座前——来到神的宝座前。”
《启示录》是最能帮助我们认识神宝座的一卷书。神已经改变了我过去对《启示录》的负面看法——从恐惧转为盼望。但我仍然担心，面对书中复杂且充满象征性的意象，我们是否真的能够把它的核心信息清楚地传达给整个教会。
当我把这些顾虑带到神面前，并不断默想《启示录》的主题时，我被挑战要继续向前。
我们怎么能拒绝如此宝贵的邀请呢？
来到宝座前，认识我是谁
来到宝座前，领受怜悯与恩典
来到宝座前，明白我对万国的心意
感谢同工团队，他们说：“《启示录》确实不容易，但我们有时间好好预备，带领教会一同走过这卷书。”
来到宝座前，认识我是谁
在默想神宝座的威严时，我惊觉自己对这无与伦比之神的敬拜是何等肤浅！我们将要在祂的宝座前敬拜直到永永远远。让我们现在就学习放下纷扰，献上最真诚的敬拜，为永恒作好预备。
当我默想神宝座的能力时，我开始用全新的眼光来看待自己的忧虑、挣扎、试探和失败。我们的神掌管一切——即便是我们的苦难，也只是在祂所设定的界限之内。终有一天，这些痛苦的挣扎都会成为遥远的回忆，因此，让我们以忍耐和坚持继续前进。
来到宝座前，领受怜悯与恩典
神不让我独自挣扎。
祂应许赐下怜悯与恩典，呼召我坦然无惧地来到祂施恩宝座前，作随时的帮助。所以，我来到神宝座前。
在这里，我得着鼓励——因祂仍然掌权，得胜也已确定；我得着能力，永不放弃、永不退缩。
在这里，从祂话语得着警戒，预备面对将来的试探；在灰心时，得着安慰和鼓励。
在这里，即使面对失败，仍转眼仰望祂，再次领受怜悯并确信——祂仍然爱我。
来到宝座前，认识我对万国的心
基督之所以尚未再来、结束这世界的一切苦难，是因为祂满有恩慈的忍耐，并且深深渴望万国万民都归向祂、敬拜祂。
祂呼召我在试炼中活出忍耐，刻意将祂的旨意放在我个人渴望之上。
祂提醒我，要主动地“去，使万民作我的门徒”，而不是消极地等待祂的再来。
主啊，求祢赐给我对万国的渴望，使它胜过我的焦躁和自私！
你准备好了吗？
你是否已经预备好，带着期待来到神宝座前，重新发现生命真正的意义？
你是否愿意在祂宝座与永恒真实的光照下，重新审视你的价值观、优先次序、喜乐与忧虑？
主啊！让我们因《启示录》将重塑我们生命的潜力而渐渐爱上它。更重要的是，求神帮助我们更爱祂——明白祂的旨意、默想祂的应许、顺服祂的优先次序，并将生命献给祂。
自从我们全教会开始研读《启示录》以来，已经有 2 个月。今年一月初，当我第一次宣布教会将在 2026 年 以《启示录》作为全年的讲道主题，并作为 LCG 小组查经的核心内容时，我能明显感受到弟兄姐妹们中间弥漫着一股不安的情绪。诚然，《启示录》既不易读也难教导。然而，正如圣经其他书卷，它帮助我们更全面地认识神并忠心地活出门徒的信心生活。
神如何带领我来到《启示录》
当我在主面前寻求 2026 年的讲台信息时，心中的感动非常清晰、明确：“告诉他们，来到我的宝座前——来到神的宝座前。”
《启示录》是最能帮助我们认识神宝座的一卷书。神已经改变了我过去对《启示录》的负面看法——从恐惧转为盼望。但我仍然担心，面对书中复杂且充满象征性的意象，我们是否真的能够把它的核心信息清楚地传达给整个教会。
当我把这些顾虑带到神面前，并不断默想《启示录》的主题时，我被挑战要继续向前。
我们怎么能拒绝如此宝贵的邀请呢？
来到宝座前，认识我是谁
来到宝座前，领受怜悯与恩典
来到宝座前，明白我对万国的心意
感谢同工团队，他们说：“《启示录》确实不容易，但我们有时间好好预备，带领教会一同走过这卷书。”
来到宝座前，认识我是谁
在默想神宝座的威严时，我惊觉自己对这无与伦比之神的敬拜是何等肤浅！我们将要在祂的宝座前敬拜直到永永远远。让我们现在就学习放下纷扰，献上最真诚的敬拜，为永恒作好预备。
当我默想神宝座的能力时，我开始用全新的眼光来看待自己的忧虑、挣扎、试探和失败。我们的神掌管一切——即便是我们的苦难，也只是在祂所设定的界限之内。终有一天，这些痛苦的挣扎都会成为遥远的回忆，因此，让我们以忍耐和坚持继续前进。
来到宝座前，领受怜悯与恩典
神不让我独自挣扎。
祂应许赐下怜悯与恩典，呼召我坦然无惧地来到祂施恩宝座前，作随时的帮助。所以，我来到神宝座前。
在这里，我得着鼓励——因祂仍然掌权，得胜也已确定；我得着能力，永不放弃、永不退缩。
在这里，从祂话语得着警戒，预备面对将来的试探；在灰心时，得着安慰和鼓励。
在这里，即使面对失败，仍转眼仰望祂，再次领受怜悯并确信——祂仍然爱我。
来到宝座前，认识我对万国的心
基督之所以尚未再来、结束这世界的一切苦难，是因为祂满有恩慈的忍耐，并且深深渴望万国万民都归向祂、敬拜祂。
祂呼召我在试炼中活出忍耐，刻意将祂的旨意放在我个人渴望之上。
祂提醒我，要主动地“去，使万民作我的门徒”，而不是消极地等待祂的再来。
主啊，求祢赐给我对万国的渴望，使它胜过我的焦躁和自私！
你准备好了吗？
你是否已经预备好，带着期待来到神宝座前，重新发现生命真正的意义？
你是否愿意在祂宝座与永恒真实的光照下，重新审视你的价值观、优先次序、喜乐与忧虑？
主啊！让我们因《启示录》将重塑我们生命的潜力而渐渐爱上它。更重要的是，求神帮助我们更爱祂——明白祂的旨意、默想祂的应许、顺服祂的优先次序，并将生命献给祂。