---
title: "Apocalypse Now — Revelation 1: | Redeemer"
url: "https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/apocalypse-now/"
description: "In this message, we explore the opening verses of Revelation 1:1–8 and consider what this often-misunderstood book is truly about.\n"
---

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Apocalypse Now

#  Apocalypse Now 

 Revelation 1: 

18 January 2026 · Isaac Lee 

## Watch the sermon 

[Watch Apocalypse Now on YouTube ](https://youtu.be/FncCGlfhbkQ) [Open on YouTube ↗ ](https://youtu.be/FncCGlfhbkQ) 

## Listen to the sermon

[Audio recording](https://redeemercc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2026/02/2026-01-18-Apocalypse-Now-Isaac-Lee.mp3)

[Open audio file ↗ ](https://redeemercc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2026/02/2026-01-18-Apocalypse-Now-Isaac-Lee.mp3) 

## About this message

In this message, we explore the opening verses of Revelation 1:1–8 and consider what this often-misunderstood book is truly about. We discuss how, rather than being a confusing or frightening prophecy meant only for end-times speculation, Revelation is an unveiling—a message from God, through Jesus, to His people, designed to reveal truth and inspire hope. We reflect on how the book addresses real churches facing real struggles, and how its message remains relevant for believers today, no matter what challenges or anxieties we face.

In this message we see that Revelation is not meant to conceal, but to reveal the ultimate reality: Jesus is King, and He reigns over all. Whether we are worried about world events, personal struggles, or the future of the church, the central truth of Revelation is that Christ is on the throne and will ultimately triumph. This message encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus, find hope in His victory, and live faithfully in the present, knowing that He is with us and for us.

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[Apple Podcasts ↗](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/redeemer-christian-church-podcast/id1522621533)[Spotify ↗](https://open.spotify.com/show/3CwdYzY4KU6nGIKpm1vphD)[More from this series ↗ ](https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/?series=Apocalypse%20Now) 

[ ← Older sermon **What the Bible Says About Demons** ](https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/what-the-bible-says-about-demons/)[ Newer sermon → **Jesus Revealed** ](https://redeemercc.org.au/sermons/jesus-revealed/) 

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