Lesson 27 – Revelation 7:1-8

Revelation 7:1-8 – This chapter is a parenthesis between the sixth (Revelation 6:12–17) and seventh (Revelation 8:1) seals to show that two groups will survive the fury of God’s judgment. The first, those described in Revelation 7:1-8, are the Jewish evangelists who will be protected on earth. They will survive the holocaust of God’s wrath … Read more

Lesson 26 – Revelation 6:10-17

Revelation 6:10 These martyrs will cry out for justice. They address God as the Lord, holy and true. The Word used here for “Lord” means Master or Sovereign. They acknowledge his sovereignty over them in all the events of their lives including their martyrdom. They also refer to Him as holy, which speak of Him … Read more

Lesson 25 – Revelation 6:6-10

Revelation 6:5-6 With the breaking of the third seal there is the voice of the third living creature who calls forth the third horse and rider. One of the byproducts of war is famine when food supplies are destroyed and those involved in food production are killed. To a degree we saw this possibility as … Read more

Lesson 23 – Revelation 6:1-6

In Revelation 5:1–7, Jesus received from God the Father a scroll sealed with seven seals. The scroll contained the title deed to the earth but unlike normal deeds, it did not contain a description of Yeshua’s inheritance, but rather details on how He will execute His reclaiming of what is rightfully His (Matthew 21:33 ff). … Read more

Lesson 22 – Revelation 5:8-14

Revelation 5:8-14 as the Lamb takes the scroll praise breaks forth with still another doxology. This praise and worship comes from the realization that sin, death, and Satan is about to be defeated at last and that the Lord Jesus is going to return to earth to establish His millennial kingdom. The curse will be reversed, … Read more

Lesson 21 – Revelation 5:5-7

Revelation 5:5-7 Because his tears were inappropriate, one of the elders told John to stop weeping. He pointed to Jesus, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah. That title comes from Jacob’s blessing on Judah given in Genesis 49:8-10. It is from this description that the Jewish people reject the idea that Yeshua is the … Read more

Lesson 20 – Revelation 4:6-5:4

Revelation 4:6b-8a – The four living creatures who surround the throne of God are the closest beings to God. They are angelic beings who are the guardians of God’s throne and of His holy presence (Revelation 5:6;14:3). They are always found near the throne of God. They have six wings and are full of eyes. Their … Read more

Lesson 19 – Revelation 4:1-8a

Revelation 4:1 – The Bible records the accounts of two people who actually were taken there in visions. In 2 Corinthians 12:4, the apostle Paul wrote of someone being transported to the third heaven (the abode of God). But was forbidden to speak of what he saw there. The apostle John also had the privilege of visiting … Read more

Lesson 18 – Revelation 3:14-22

Revelation 3:14-22 Laodicea – Laodicea was located on an important crossroads which allowed the city to prosper in banking, commerce, and the manufacturing of clothing. It had a medical school and was noted for its production of a salve used to cure eye diseases (Revelation 3:18). Like the rest of the Churches of Revelation the church … Read more

Lesson 17 – Revelation 3:11-14

Revelation 3:11 – In verse 11 there is promise and warning combined. Jesus tells them that he is coming quickly. The immanent coming of Messiah is used in the New Covenant as a warning to the neglectful. In Matthew 24:48-51, a parable is used to teach of the importance to conduct ourselves in such a way so … Read more