Revelation Study Guide, Schemes and Mind Maps of Voice

Download Revelation Study Guide and more Schemes and Mind Maps Voice in PDF only on Docsity! Through Revelation A Discipleship Ministry of SABC Introduction The Futurist View: Those who hold this view believe that Revelation speaks of future events, events that have to do with the end of time. The Futurist view can be further subdivided into three categories related to how the Millennial reign of Christ is treated. We will breach the subject of the Millennial near the end of the guide. The danger in studying Revelation is to limit yourself to just on of the above views. Each view contributes to a better understanding of Revelation. For example, parts of Revelation seem to speak to events and situations occurring in John’s day. Other parts of Revelations seems to speak of events that have not yet occurred. Instead of picking one view and interpreting all of Revelation through the lens of that view, we need be mindful of all views and let the text speak for itself. Old Testament Revelation contains more Old Testament references than any other New Testament book. Revelation relies heavily on Old Testament books such as Psalms, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. While John does not quote an Old Testament passage directly, the book is filled with references, symbols, and allusions found in the Old Testament. The Old Testament is a valuable tool in unraveling the mystery of Revelation. Numbers, Numbers, Numbers Numerology is another important aspect of Revelation that plays a key role in its interpretation. Rarely are numbers to be taken literally in Revelation. The following list is not comprehensive of the all numbers found in Revelation but offer a guide in helping decypher numbers found in revelation. One: Number of Unity Two: Number of Witness (See Deut. 19:15, John 8:17) Three: Divine Number Four: Earth Number Five, Ten: Completeness Six: Number of Man Seven: Perfection, Completeness Eight: New Beginnings or Rebirth Twelve: Government Number Outline: I. Introduction (1:1-18) II. Vision of the Risen Lord (1:9-20) III. Letters to the Seven Churches (2-3) IV. Throne Room of Heaven (4) V. Jesus is Worthy to Open the Scroll (God’s Plan for the End of Time) (5) VI. Opening of the Seven Seals (6-9, 11:15-19) A. 1st Seal: Anti-Christ rises to power. B. 2nd Seal: Anti-Christ rages war. C. 3rd Seal: Effects of War D. 4th Seal: Death (25% of earth is wiped out) E. 5th Seal: Christian Martyrs F. 6th Seal: Cosmic Disturbances G. 7th Seal: Seven Trumpets 1. Trumpets 1-4: God’s Judgement on the Earth 2. Trumpets 5-6: The Gates of Hell are unleashed. 3. Trumpet 7: The Second Coming of Christ and Final Judgement VII. Reemergence of Israel (11) VIII. The Remainder of the book gives a more detailed recap and reasoning behind chapters 6-9. A. Persecution of Israel by Satan (12) B. The Biography of the Anti-Christ (13) C. Decision Time (Follow Jesus or the Anti-Christ), (14) D. The Seven Bowls of Wrath equals the Seven Trumpets (15-16) E. All false religions will be consumed by the Anti-Christ. The Anti-Christ will become false religion. (17), (The woman in ch. 17 represents false religion) F. Anti-Christ’s Kingdom Destroyed (18), (Babylon represents the Kingdom of the Anti-Christ) G. Christ’s Second Coming and the Great White Throne Judgement (19-20) H. Description of Heaven (21-22) ISHYD Jo usiay [en ase OM] JO ISTUTTAL, uoppodmuny Jo omeg \L Jo Ansturyy woyolg queusa0g ojduioy, TIOH 01 seo pur parwajop IsuyD-Uy pojduresy jorssy | | sjueweBpnr jedwnsy Peres 000'rrt 4suyQ, “HUY oY} YIM JURUDA0D a{dwio} & soyeur jowssy aunjdey Q-L sjeeg | Z1eag uy Ayusa}3, Bujwoy puosag qUlOg PIN ISLYOHUY ay} JO asiy (6 ja1ueg yo Asaydoig Yaa 1SE7) UOHE/NGIL JO SuvaA UBABS SUIJOWII] UOICJSADY 10. In v. 5, how is Jesus described? Faithful Witness, Firstborn of the Dead, Rulers of the Kings of the Earth, the one who loves and freed us from sin by His blood. 11. What has Jesus made us to be? A Kingdom and priests to serve God 12. What does v. 7 say about Jesus? He is coming again. Every eyes will see Him, and the world will mourn because of Him. 13. How is God described in v. 8? The Alpha and Omega 14. How does John describe himself in v. 9? A brother and companion in suffering 15. Where was John when he wrote the book of Revelation? The Island of Patmos Revelation Session 1: Supporting Verses Him who is, and who was, and who is to come (v. 4) Exodus 3:13-14 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Seven Spirits before His throne (v. 4) Isaiah 11:2 And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. Faithful Witness (v. 5) John 3:32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. John 8:14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. John 8:18 I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me.” Firstborn from the Dead, Rulers of the kings of the earth (v. 5) Psalm 89:27 I will also appoint him my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. To Him Who Loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood (v. 5) John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. I Corinthians 6:20 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! He is coming in the clouds, every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. (v. 7) Daniel 7:13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, Session 2 Revelation 1:10-20 Revelation: Session 2 Supporting Verses The Lord’s Day Acts 20:7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. In the Spirit Ezekiel 3:12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: “Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!” 2Corinthians 12:2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven. Long Robe and with a Golden Sash Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Head and Hair were White like Wool: Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson,They shall be as wool.” Daniel 7:9 I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire; His Eyes Like a Blazing Flame Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. His Voice like the Sound of Cascading Waters: Ezekiel 43:2 And behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory. Psalms 29:3-5, 7-9 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars, Yes, the LORD splinters the cedars of Lebanon. The voice of the LORD divides the flames of fire. The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth, And strips the forests bare; And in His temple everyone says, “Glory!” John 5:28-29 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. From His Mouth came a Sharp Two Edged Sword Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. His Face was Shining like the Sun: Matthew 17:2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. Session 3 Revelation 2 (Mana: represents eternal life. White Stone: Invitation to Heaven) 19. According to v. 18, to whom was the fourth letter written? The church in Thyatira 20. How is Jesus described in v. 18? Eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze 21. What compliments did Jesus have for the church? Their deed, love, faith, service and perseverance. Did more than they did at first. 22. What did Jesus have against the church of Thyatira? They tolerated a prophetess referred to as Jezebel who misled believers into sexual immorality and food sacrificed to idols. 23. What warning do we find in v. 21-22? This prophetess is unwilling to repent, and she is about to be cast on a bed of suffering, and her children will experience the same fate. 24. In v. 26-28, what is the reward for those who overcome? Joint Rulers with Jesus, the morning star. Revelation Session 3: Supporting Verses Tree of Life Gen. 3:22 Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever” Rev. 22:2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Rev. 22:14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. The Crown of Life James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Hidden Mana Psalm 78:24-25 Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. Men ate angels’ food; He sent them food to the full. John 6:32-33 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” John 6:48-51 I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” Jezebel 1Kings 16:31-33 And it came to pass, as though it had been a trivial thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took as wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians; and he went and served Baal and worshiped him. Then he set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal, which he had built in Samaria. And Ahab made a wooden image. Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel who were before him. Bed of Suffering 2Kings 9:33 Then he said, “Throw her down.” So they threw her down, and some of her blood spattered on the wall and on the horses; and he trampled her underfoot. The Morning Star 2Pet. 1:19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; Rev. 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” 10. What criticism did Jesus have for the church of Philadelphia? None 11. According to v. 8, what did the church of Philadelphia have from Jesus? An open door that no one could shut. 12. In v. 8-10, what commendation did Jesus have for the church? You have kept my Word and not denied my name. You have kept my command and endured patiently. 13. In v. 10, what promise did the church receive from Jesus? I will keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on earth. 14. What did Jesus say to the church in v. 11? I am coming soon. 15. According to v. 12, what is the reward for those who overcome? I will make him a pillar in the temple of God. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of God, the new Jerusalem which is coming down out of Heaven from my God. I will also write on him my new name. 16. To whom was the last letter written? Church of Laodicea 17. What is the description of Jesus in v. 14? The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation 18. What complements did Jesus give the church? None 19. What did Jesus have against the church? They were lukewarm -- neither hot nor cold. You say, "I am rich, I have required wealth and do not need anything. But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. 20. In v. 18, what advice did Jesus have for the church? Buy gold from me that is refined in the fire so that you can be rich and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness, and salve to put on your eyes so you can see. 21. What do we see about the heart of Jesus in v. 19? Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. 22. In v. 19-20, what did Jesus say to church? Repent and Let me in. 23. According to v. 21, what is the reward for those who overcome? I will give the right to sin with me on my throne. Revelation 4 Supporting Verses Clothed in White Matthew 22:11-13 “But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment. So he said to him, “Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the servants, “Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ The Keys of David Isaiah 22:22 The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open. The Ruler of God’s Creation Colossians 1:15-18 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that The Church of Smyrna The City of Smyrna: 1. The city was located 40 miles north of Ephesus. 2. The city was nicknamed the Crown of Asia. 3. The city was designated a free city in the Roman empire. 4. The city was loyal to Rome and to Caesar Worship. 5. The city was a center of science and medicine. 6. The city was known for its fine wines, beautiful buildings, and wealth. Title for Jesus Christ: The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life The Sufferings of the Smyrna Church 1. Afflictions 2. Economic Hardships 3. Slander The Source of the Suffering: Jews Encouraging Words: 1. Don’t Fear 2. Be loyal. 3. Look to the Heavenly Reward (v. 10) Reward for Overcoming: The Crown of Life, Not See the Second Death The Church of Pergamum The City of Pergamum: 1. The city was located 65 miles North of Smyrna. 2. The city was the capital of Asia. (Piny: Referred to Pergamum as the most famous city in Asia.) 3. The city had one of the largest libraries in the world with over 200,000 volumes. 4. The city was given the rare power of capital punishment. (Right of the Sword) 5. The city regarded itself as the custodian of the Greek way of life and Greek worship. 6. The city was the first in Asia to build a temple to the Roman ruler. 7. The city was a model of Greco-Roman culture. Title for Jesus: The One who has the sharp, double-edged sword. Compliment: Faithful in time of Persecution (v. 13) Criticism of the Church: Compromising the Word Reward for Overcoming: Manna and a White Stone with a New Name The Church of Thyatira The City of Thyatira: 1. The city was the least significant of the seven cities mentioned in Revelation 2-3. 2. The city was located along the road connecting Pergamum and Sardis. 3. The city had no religious significance. 4. The city was an industrial center with numerous trade guilds. 5. Lydia (Acts 16) was a native of Thyatira. Title for Jesus: Who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass Compliments to the Church: A. Service produced by love. B. Perseverance produced by faith. Criticism of the Church: Led Astray by a Prophetess Reward for Overcoming: Joint Rulers with Jesus and the Morning Star The Church of Sardis The City of Sardis: 1. The city of Sardis was known for its wealth and rich history. 2. The city of Sardis was an important industrial center that included the manufacture of woolen and dyed goods. 3. The city of Sardis had a temple to the Greek goddess Artemis. 4. After an earthquake in AD 17, the city of Sardis declined. William Ramsay: No city of Asia at that time showed such a melancholy contrast between past splendor and present decay as Sardis. Title for Jesus: Holding the Seven Spirits and the Seven Stars Compliments: None Most of the seven churches are complimented for some action of the faith, some good that is happening in the church, not the church of Sardis. There is no compliment. I think that goes along way in revealing the spiritual health of this church. No compliment. Condemnation: You are dead. Commands: 1. Wake Up 2. Strengthen what remains. 3. Remember 4. Keep (obey) 5. Repent Reward for Overcoming: Clothed in White, Name not Erased from the Book of Life, Acknowledged by Jesus before His Father in Heaven. The Church of Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia 1. It was the youngest of the seven cities. 2. It was a “City of Earthquakes.” Title for Jesus: He who is holy, He who is true, ‘He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens. Criticism: None Compliments (v. 8) 1. Obedience: “You have kept my Word.” 2. Faithfulness: “You have not denied by Name.” Result: The Church of Philadelphia was small but God granted them an open door for ministry and missions. Reward: Make him a pillar in the temple of my God. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem. Revelation Session 5 The Gathering of the Church or the Rapture V. 1 is critical in understanding and forming your view of Revelation. Futurist Views of Revelation: 1. Pre-Millennialist: View holds that the rapture of the church and the Great Tribulation will take place before the Millennial reign of Christ. 2. Post-Millennialist: View holds that Christ will return to earth after a Golden Age (Millennium) 3. A-millennialist: View holds that the Millennium is symbolic for the church age which we are already in. Verses on the Rapture John 14:1-3 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 1Corinthians 15:51-53 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Similarities between John’s Experience and the Rapture 1. Heaven is Open to Receive God’s Child 2. Voice like a Trumpet 3. Sudden Event 4. Comes at the End of the Church Section 5. Signals the beginning of impending judgment Evidence that Supports the Rapture at Revelation 4:1 1. The anti-Christ and the Great Tribulation come at the end of time. Daniel 9:26 “And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, And till the end of the war desolations are determined. Daniel 9:27 Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.” Matthew 24:15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), Matthew 24:21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. 2. The Holy Spirit must be removed before the Anti-Christ can be revealed. See 1 Thessalonians 2:3-12 3. The 24 elders are jointly ruling with Jesus before the rest of Revelation unfolds. A. The number 12 or multiples of 12 represent the government of God. Revelation 2:26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nation. Revelation 3:21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. B. The white clothes and crowns upon their head represent the redeemed of the Lord who have received their reward in Heaven. Revelation 3:5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 9. According to v. 6, what was also before the throne? What looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal 10. Who was in the center around the throne? The Four Living Creatures 11. How are the four living creatures described in v. 6? They were covered with eyes, in front and in back 12. How is the first living creature described? Like a lion 13. How is the second living creature described? Like an ox 14. How is the third living creature described? Face of a Man 15. How is the fourth living creature described? Like a Flying Eagle 16. According to verse 8, how else are the four living creatures described? Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. 17. What do the 24 elders do night and day? Sing Praises to God 18. In response to the praises of the four living creatures, what do the 24 elders do? Fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and worship Him. They lay their crowns before the throne and sing praises to God. Revelation: Session 6 Supporting Verses Rainbow Genesis 9:11-3 Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.” 24 Elders (24 Priests Serving in the Temple) 1Chronicles 24:3-5 Then David with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, divided them according to the schedule of their service. There were more leaders found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar, and thus they were divided. Among the sons of Eleazar were sixteen heads of their fathers’ houses, and eight heads of their fathers’ houses among the sons of Ithamar. Thus they were divided by lot, one group as another, for there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of the house of God, from the sons of Eleazar and from the sons of Ithamar. Crystal Sea (Water Basin in Temple) Exodus 30:18 “You shall also make a laver of bronze, with its base also of bronze, for washing. You shall put it between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar. And you shall put water in it, Four Living Creatures (Veil of the Temple) Exodus 26:31 “You shall make a veil woven of blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen. It shall be woven with an artistic design of cherubim.” For more verses on the Four Living Creatures see Ezekiel 1. Session 7 Revelation 5 Supporting Verses Session 7 The Scroll with Seven Seals Dan. 12:9 And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Lion of Judah Genesis 49:9-10 Judah is a lion’s whelp; From the prey, my son, you have gone up. He bows down, he lies down as a lion; And as a lion, who shall rouse him? The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people. The Root of David Isaiah 11:10 “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious. 1Kings 2:45 But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD forever.” The Lamb John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth. Session 8 Revelation 6:1-5 Revelation Session 8: Questions Revelation 6:1-5 1. What does John watch as chapter 6 begins? John watches the lamb open the first of the seven seals. 2. How is the seven seals connected to chapter 5? A scroll in Heaven with seven seals. The scroll represents God’s plan for the end of time. 3. According to v. 1, what is the voice like of one of the four living creatures? Thunder 4. What does thunder symbolize? Judgement 5. What happens when the first seal is opened? I looked and before me was a white horse 6. How is the rider of the white horse described? The rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest 7. Who and what is the symbolism of the rider and the white horse? See Revelation 19:11. Someone, the Anti-Christ is imitating Jesus. The Anti-Christ will be viewed as a Messianic figure. (See Matthew 24:4-5) 8. What is significant about the description of the bow? See Daniel 8:25 A bow with no arrows. The anti-Christ is coming in peace and diplomacy. Revelation Session 8: Supporting Verses The White Horse Revelation 19:11(NKJV) Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. The Bow Daniel 8:25 (KJV) And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. Red Horse Revelation 12:3 (NKJV) And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. Matthew 24 Matt. 24:3 ¶ Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” Matt. 24:4 ¶ And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. Matt. 24:5 For many will come in My name, saying, “I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. Matt. 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Matt. 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. Matt. 24:8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. Matt. 24:9 ¶ “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. Matt. 24:10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Matt. 24:11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. Matt. 24:12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. Matt. 24:13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Matt. 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matt. 24:15 ¶ “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), Matt. 24:16 “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Matt. 24:21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. Matt. 24:22 And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened. Matt. 24:23 ¶ “Then if anyone says to you, “Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. Matt. 24:24 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matt. 24:25 See, I have told you beforehand. Matt. 24:26 ¶ “Therefore if they say to you, “Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it. Matt. 24:27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matt. 24:28 For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together. Matt. 24:29 ¶ “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Matt. 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 9. What happens with the opening of the Fifth Seal? On the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the Word of God and the testimony they had maintained. 10. Who are these martyred souls? They represented Christian martyrs through the ages. 11. What do we learn from v. 10? God will judge the earth not just for sin. But the world will be judged to avenge the death of Christians. 12. In v. 11, what do we learn about Christianity and the fate of Christian believers during the Great Tribulation? Christianity does not end with rapture. People will be saved during the Great Tribulation. These Christians will be killed. (See Matthew 24) 13. What happens with the sixth seal is opened? There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth, the whole moon turned to blood, and stars of the sky fell to earth. The sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. Compare the events of the sixth seal to Matthew 24:21-29, Joel 2:20-31 15. How does the world respond to these cosmic disturbances? They realize that the wrath of God is upon the world and men hide from God. Session 10 Revelation 7 Revelation Session 10 Questions Revelation 7 Let’s spend the first few questions recapping what we have seen in Revelation the previous two weeks. 1. In Revelation 5, what does the scroll represent? How many seals were on the scroll? The scroll represents God’s plan for the end of time. There are seven seals on the scroll representing God’s complete and perfect plan for the end of time. 2. In Revelation 6, what are the first four seals a picture of? Ant-Christ 3. In Revelation 6, what is significant about the fifth seal? The reasons for God’s Judgement on the world. Mentions future Christians martyrs 4. What do we see with the sixth seal? Cosmic Disturbances In chapter 7, we get a break in between the sixth and seventh seal. 5. What does John see as chapter seven begins? He saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on earth, on the sea, or on any tree. (It’s about to go to bad from worse) 6. Next, John sees an angel ascending from the east. What did the angel say to the angels to whom had been granted to harm the earth, the sea, and the trees. Do not harm the earth, the sea, and the tree until we have sealed the servants of God 7. What is the number of the sealed servants and who are they? 144,000 of Israel Revelation: Session 10 Supporting Verses Israel sealed Gen. 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. Gen. 12:2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. Gen. 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Rom. 11:26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come out of Zion, And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; Rom. 11:27 For this is My covenant with them, When I take away their sins.” Saved of the Great Tribulation Acts 2:20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD. Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved.’ Session 11 Revelation 8 Revelation: Session 11 Questions Revelation 8 Let’s take a moment to review the 70 Weeks of Prophecy of Daniel 9 and establish a timeline for Revelation that will aid in the remaining weeks of our study. 1. What happens at chapter 8 opens? The seventh seal is opened 2. What is Heaven’s response to the seventh seal being opened? Heaven is silent. 3. What was given to the seven angels who stand before God? Seven Trumpets 4. What happens in v. 3? Another angel who had a golden censor came stood before the altar. The angel was given much incense to burn. 5. What does the incense represent? prayers of the saints 6. According to v. 5, what did the angel do with the censor? He filled with fire from the altar and hurled it toward earth, and there came peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightening, and an earthquake. 7. What does this all represent? Judgement 8. According to v. 7, what happens when the first trumpet is sounded? There came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. Revelation: Session 11 Supporting Verses First Trumpet Is. 40:6-7 The voice said, “Cry out!” And he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. Second Trumpet Is. 57:20-21 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, When it cannot rest, Whose waters cast up mire and dirt. “There is no peace,” Says my God, “for the wicked.” Fourth Trumpet Is. 13:9 Behold, the day of the LORD comes, Cruel, with both wrath and fierce anger, To lay the land desolate; And He will destroy its sinners from it. Is. 13:10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations Will not give their light; The sun will be darkened in its going forth, And the moon will not cause its light to shine. Is. 13:11 “I will punish the world for its evil, And the wicked for their iniquity; I will halt the arrogance of the proud, And will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible. Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm in My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; For the day of the LORD is coming, For it is at hand: Joel 2:2 A day of darkness and gloominess, A day of clouds and thick darkness, Joel 2:10 The earth quakes before them, The heavens tremble; The sun and moon grow dark, And the stars diminish their brightness. Joel 3:15 The sun and moon will grow dark, And the stars will diminish their brightness. Joel 3:16 The LORD also will roar from Zion, And utter His voice from Jerusalem; The heavens and earth will shake; But the LORD will be a shelter for His people, And the strength of the children of Israel. Session 12 Revelation 9:1-12 Revelation: Session 12 Questions Revelation 9 Let’s spend a few minutes recapping our study of Revelation. 1. In chapter 5, John sees a scroll in Heaven. What does the scroll represent? God’s plan for the end of time 2. How many seals are on the scroll? Seven 3. What do the first four scrolls have to do with? The Rise and Reign of the Anti-Christ 4. What do we see with the fifth seal? Insight into why God is judging the world. 5. What happens with the opening of the sixth seal? Cosmic Disturbances 6. In chapter 7, we great a break in the action. What is significant about chapter 7? Israel is saved and sealed 7. In chapter 8, what do we see with the opening of the seventh seal? Seven Trumpet Judgements 8. What did the first four trumpet represent? God’s judgement on the world Let’s dig into chapter 9 and learn more about the trumpet judgement. Revelation: Session 12 Supporting Verses The Star Luke 10:18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." Isaiah 14:12 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! Abyss Luke 8:31 And they begged Him that He would not command them to go out into the abyss. Locusts 2Peter 2:4 For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; Deceiving Demons 1Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Teeth like Lion 1Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Session 13 Revelation 9:13-20 Revelation: Session 13 Questions Revelation 9:13-20 1. What did John hear as the sixth trumpet was sounded? A voice coming from the horns of the golden altar that is before God. 2. What is significant about the golden altar? The symbolism can be traced back to the OT temple. The incense burned on the altar represented the prayers of the people. 3. What did the voice say? Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates 4. What does v. 15 say about the four angels? They had been kept ready for this very hour and day, and month, and year. They were released to kill a third of mankind. 5. Who are these four angels? Fallen Angels or Demons 6. In v. 16, what is the number of the troops associated with the four angels? 200 Million 7. How are the horses and riders described in v. 17? Their breastplates were fiery red, dark blue, and yellow as sulfur. The heads of the horses resembled the heads of lions, and out of their mouths came fire, smoke, and sulfur. 8. What is the significance of the fire, smoke and sulfur? See Genesis 19, 24 Fatal Judgement Session 14 Revelation 10 Revelation: Session 14 Questions Revelation 10 1. What did John see as chapters 10 begins? Another mighty angel coming down from Heaven 2. How is this mighty angel described? He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head, his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars? 3. What was the angel holding? a little book or scroll 4. How is the little book described? The book was open 5. As the angel came down from Heaven, where did he plant his feet? His right foot was planted on the sea, His left foot was planted on land 6. Describe the shout of the mighty angel. The shout was like the roar of a lion. 7. Who is the mighty angel? See Supporting Verses on the Description of the Angel Jesus Clothed in Clouds (1:7, Acts 9:1-11) Rainbow (Genesis 9:13-17) Face like the Sun (1:16, Matthew 17:2) Legs were like Fiery Pillars (1:15) Roar of a Lion (5:5) 8. What does the little book represent? God’s plan for the end of time. The little book is equivalent to the scroll introduced in Revelation 5. 9. In v. 3, what happened when Jesus shouted as the roar of a lion? The voices of the seven thunders spoke 10. What was John about to do when the seven thunders spoke? John was about to write down what was spoken by the seven thunders. 11. What did the voice from Heaven say in v. 3? Seal up what the seven thunders have said and do not write it down. 12. What does Jesus do v. 5-6? He took an oath to God that there would be no more delay! 13. What would be accomplished in the days leading up to the seventh angel sounding his trumpet? The mystery of God will be accomplished 14. In v. 8, what did the voice tell John to do? Take the scroll from Jesus 15. What did Jesus tell John to do in v. 9? Take the book and eat it. 16. What did John experience when he at the book? It tasted sweet as honey in my mouth, but when John ate it his stomach turned sour. Warren Weirsbe -- We enjoy the blessings of God’s Word. But we also must feel the burden of God’s Word. Revelation: Session 15 Questions Revelation 11:1-13 Revelation 11 is often labeled by scholars as the most difficult and complex chapter in the book of Revelation. We want to spend a couple of sessions carefully walking through this chapter. 1. What was John given and told to do in v. 1? John was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told to go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the worshippers there 2. What was excluded from John’s measurement? Exclude the outer court, it had been given the the Gentiles 3. What will the Gentiles do for 42 months? They will trample the Holy City 4. What is the symbolism of the first two verses? See Daniel 9:27 and Revelation 6:1-2 A Temple Covenant is established between the Anti-Christ and Israel but the covenant is broken allowing the Anti-Christ to trample Jerusalem 5. In v. 3, the focus shifts to the two witnesses. Who gives the two witness their power and how long do they prophesy? God and 1,260 (3 1/2 years) 6. In v. 4, how else are the two witnesses described? They are the two olive trees and the two lamp stands that stand before the Lord of the earth. The olive tree is symbolic of fruitfulness; the lamp stand is symbolic of light which gives insight into the ministry of the two witnesses. Olive oil burning in the lamp stands is symbolic of the Holy Spirit. Also see Zechariah 4:1-10. 7. What does v. 5 say concerning the protection of the two witnesses? If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies. 8. What does v. 6 say about the two witnesses? These men have the power to shut up the sky so that it will not rain during the time they are prophesying; and they have the power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they went. 9. What two Old Testament figures does v. 6 remind you of? Elijah and Moses 10. What does the beginning of v. 7 say about the testimony of the two witnesses? Their testimony will be complete, finished. 11. What happens after the two witnesses finish their testimony? The beast that comes from the Abyss will attack them and overpower and kill them. 12. Where will the bodies lie in the streets? Their bodies will lie in the streets of the great city, which is figuratively called Sodom and Egypt, where also the Lord was crucified 13. What city is the “Great City?” Babylon (The City of Satan) 14. How will the earth react to the death of the two witnesses? For three and a half days, the earth will gaze on their bodies, refuse them burial, and will gloat and celebrate their death. 15. What happens to the two witnesses in v. 11-12? The breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. They also went up to Heaven in a cloud while their enemies look on. 16. What happens in v. 13? As the two witnesses are raptured, there was a severe earthquake and seven thousand people were killed. The survivors were terrified and gave glory to God. 17. Who are the two witnesses? The 144,000 of Israel Revelation: Session 16 Questions A Good Time to Review: 1. In chapter 5, John sees a scroll in Heaven. What does the scroll represent? God’s plan for the end of time 2. How many seals are on the scroll? Seven 3. What do we see with the opening of the first four seals? The rise and reign of the Anti-Christ 4. What do we see with the opening of the fifth seal? Insight into why God is judging the world 5. What do we see with the opening of the sixth seal? Cosmic Disturbances 6. Before the opening of the seventh seal in Revelation 8, what is significant about chapter 7? Israel is saved and sealed 7. In chapter 11, what did we learn about that triggered Israel’s salvation? Broken temple covenant 8. In chapter 8, what do we see with the opening of the seventh seal? Seven Trumpets 9. Thus far, we have studied about six of the trumpets. What did these six trumpets represent? Judgement In Revelation 11:15-18, we find the sounding of the seventh trumpet. Let’s take a look!!! 10. What happened when the seventh trumpet sounded? John heard loud voices in Heaven 11. What were the loud voices saying? The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ. 12. What has happened with the sounding of the seventh trumpet? The Second Coming of Christ 13. What is Heaven’s reaction to the second coming of Christ? The twenty four elders worship God 14. What do the twenty four elders say in v. 17? The One who is and who was because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign 15. Notice how v. 18 is a synopsis statement for what will come in future chapters of Revelation. Nations are angry and face God’s wrath (Battle of Armageddon) Judging the Dead (Great White Thrown Judgement) Reward for the prophets, saints, and those who revere His name. 16. What does v. 19 symbolize? Heaven and God’s people have been vindicated through God judging the earth Session 17 Revelation 12 19. In v. 15-16, we see an example of how God protected the woman from the persecution of the dragon. In v. 17, who does the dragon make war with? The offspring of the woman 20. Who are the offspring? Believers in the Great Tribulation Revelation: Session 17 Supporting Verses The Male Child Isaiah 9:5 ¶ Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. Isaiah 9:6 ¶ For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. ¶ And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Psalm 2:7 ¶ I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: ¶ He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father. Psalm 2:8 ¶ Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. Psalm 2:9 ¶ You will rule them with an iron scepter; The Sun, Moon, and Stars Gen. 37:9 ¶ Then he dreamed still another dream and told it to his brothers, and said, “Look, I have dreamed another dream. And this time, the sun, the moon, and the eleven stars bowed down to me.” The Accuser Job 1:6-7 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” ¶ So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” Zechariah 3:1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. Two Wings of a Great Eagle Exodus19:3-4 Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Session 18 Revelation 13:1-10 Revelation: Session 18 Supporting Verses The Sea Isaiah 57:20 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, When it cannot rest, Whose waters cast up mire and dirt. Revelation17:15 Then he said to me, “The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues. The Beast and the Dragon 2Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, The Beast as a Leopard, Lion, and Bear Dan. 7:3 Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of the sea. Dan. 7:4 ¶ “The first was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted from the ground so that it stood on two feet like a man, and the heart of a man was given to it. Dan. 7:5 ¶ “And there before me was a second beast, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. It was told, ‘Get up and eat your fill of flesh!’ Dan. 7:6 ¶ “After that, I looked, and there before me was another beast, one that looked like a leopard. And on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. This beast had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. Dan. 7:7 ¶ “After that, in my vision at night I looked, and there before me was a fourth beast —terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns. Dan. 7:8 ¶ “While I was thinking about the horns, there before me was another horn, a little one, which came up among them; and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. This horn had eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth that spoke boastfully. Session 19 Revelation 13:11-18 Revelation: Session 19 Questions Revelation 13:11-18 In this passage, we are introduced to the third member of the unholy trinity: the False Prophet. 1. What does John see in v. 11? Another Beast 2. Where did this beast come from? The Earth 3. What is the description of the second beast? He had two horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon. 4. What does this description tell us about the second beast? See Matthew 7:15 His appearance is innocent but his speech is Satanic 5. What does the second beast do in v. 12? He exercised the authority of the first beast. He made all the earth worship the first beast. 6. What else is the second beast able to do in v. 13? See 2 Thessalonians 2:9 He performed great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth.’ 7. Because of the signs, what was the second beast given power to do? He was given power to do on behalf of the first beast. He deceived the inhabitants of the earth. He ordered the earth to set up an image in honor of the first beast. 8. What did the second beast do with the image of the first beast? He was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that i could speak and cause all who refused to worship to be killed.