Theme: The souls under the altar cry out to the Lamb for vengeance.

1. The Seal of the Martyrs v. 9

John 18:36; Matthew 5:15; 10:32; 23:34-37; 1 John 3:10-13; John 16:33.

2. The Cry for Vengeance, vv. 10-11

Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:19; Luke...

Theme: The Lamb releases the four horsemen of the apocalypse upon the earth.

1. The Release of the Horses and Riders

Psalm 45:5; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:6; Matthew 24:6-7; Jeremiah 6:14; Romans 5:1; Jeremiah 14:2; Lamentations 5:10; John 12:8...

Theme: Jesus condemns the religious rulers for their refusal to recognize Him as the Messiah.

1. The parable of the wicked vinedressers, vv. 1-8

Matthew 23:29-38; Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Revelation 3:20.

2. The punishment of the wicked vinedressers, v...

Theme: The Lord confronts His people for profaning His name by their meager offerings, warning them that He will not favor them, because He desires worship that is a witness to His greatness to and among all the nations.

1. No fear of God, vv. 6-8...

Theme: The Lamb alone is worthy to open the scroll and loose its seals.

1. The Scroll of God, vv. 1-4 (2 weeks ago)

2. The Lion of Judah, v. 5 (2 weeks ago)

3. The Lamb Slain, v. 6 (last week)

4. The Scroll Taken, v. 7 (last week)

5. The...

Theme: The antidote to our spiritual cynicism and half-heartedness in worship, devotion, and obedience, is to consider the saving love of God.

1. An electing love

2. An avenging love

3. An evident love

4. A God-exalting love

Theme: The Lamb alone is worthy to open the scroll and loose its seals.

1. The Scroll of God, vv. 1-4 (last week)

2. The Lion of Judah, v. 5 (last week)

3. The Lamb Slain, v. 6

Isaiah 53:7; Revelation 1:18; Matthew 3:16.

4. The Scroll Taken, v...

Theme: Jesus points His zealous disciples away from criticizing others and back to dealing with their own sinful hearts.

1. The Challenge to Marriage, vv. 1-4

Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Matthew 25:21.

2. The Confirmation of Marriage, vv. 5-9

Genesis...

Theme: Jesus Christ calls the compromising church back to the word of God.

1. The Faithfulness of the Church, vv. 12-13

Revelation 19:11-16; Hebrews 4:12-13.

2. The Compromise of the Church, vv. 14-16

Romans 6:16; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; John...