Bible Study

Title: Alpha & Omega
Date: Jul 13, 2010
Topic(s): Heaven
Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 41:4, Philippians 2:6-11, Revelation 21:4-6, Revelation 1:7-8

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Alpha and Omega: they're the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. When you say, "Alpha and Omega," it's like saying A to Z. It means "the beginning and the end with everything in between." And that's exactly how the Bible describes Jesus. He's not only the beginning and the end, He's everything--all inclusive.

What Does God Say?

"'Look! He comes with the clouds of heaven.
And everyone will see him--
even those who pierced him.
And all the nations of the world
will mourn for him.
Yes! Amen!

"'I am the Alpha and the Omega--the beginning and the end,'" says the Lord God. "'I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come--the Almighty One'" (Revelation 1:7-8, NLT).

Dr. Woodrow Kroll, long-time Bible Teacher, explains these verses: "The apostle John is talking about the Second Coming of Christ. And he says when He comes people will know it's Jesus. They are going to see Him. In fact even those who pierced Him are going to see Him. Verse 8 identifies who Jesus is. He says, '"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."' He says, "I began it all; I will end it all."

That Jesus is the Alpha and Omega is a truth taught throughout the Bible.

Read the following verses and answer the questions:

Isaiah 41:4
Revelation 21:6

Who is speaking?
How does the speaker describe Himself?
What one idea is repeated in each verse?

My Thoughts

God's plan of salvation begins and ends with Jesus, and God's purpose for each of us can only be found in Jesus.

What do you think Jesus is describing in this particular "beginning and end" Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, KJV? Write down your thoughts.

Read Philippians 2:6-11

• Why is the faith of a Christian about Jesus?
• Why is God's salvation found only in Jesus?

My Part

God has a plan and a purpose for your life, and that plan and purpose can only be found in Jesus. Jesus can be the author of your faith. If you don't know Him, here's how to begin.

"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As the Scriptures tell us, 'Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.' Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. For 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:9-13, NLT).

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Jesus is not only the Alpha; He's also the Omega and everything in between. What end does He have in mind for you?

"'He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.'

"And the one sitting on the throne said, 'Look, I am making everything new!' And then he said to me, 'Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.' And he also said, 'It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega--the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life'" (Revelation 21:4-6, NLT).

And that's the end!

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