Mission 66 Bible Commentary

Our journey today takes us through Revelation Chapters 18 and

19. The theme for today is “The Market Collapses.” In Chapter

18, we learn about the fall of Babylon, symbolizing the collapse

of worldly systems that oppose God. Chapter 19 transitions to a

scene of joy and rejoicing as the faithful in heaven celebrate the

destruction of evil and prepare for the Marriage Supper of the

Lamb. This study aims to remind us not to place our trust in earthly

wealth or systems, but in God’s eternal kingdom.

Today, we dive into Revelation 17, with the theme “Lady in Red.”

Here, we encounter a symbolic image of a prostitute dressed in

purple and scarlet, riding a beast with seven heads and 10 horns.

This “Lady in Red” represents a false religious system that deceives

and leads people away from the truth of Jesus Christ. The chapter

warns us about the dire consequences of following this path

and urges us to stay true to God’s Word. The “beast” symbolizes

the political powers that oppose God. This study will help us

understand the importance of discerning truth and standing firm

in our faith in the face of deception.

In today’s study, we will delve into Revelation Chapters 15 and 16.

The theme is “Seven Plagues and Seven Bowls.” We learn about

the time of the end when God’s wrath is to be poured out on the

earth. These chapters discuss the seven last plagues, symbolizing

God’s final judgments on a disobedient world. Despite these harsh

judgments, we are reminded of God’s righteousness and justice.

This study will help us understand the severity of sin and the

necessity of God’s judgment, while emphasizing the importance of

being prepared for the end times.

Today’s theme is “Time’s up!” We’re studying Revelation 14, where

we learn about the 144,000 witnesses chosen by God, the final

warnings given by angels and the ultimate judgment of Earth’s

inhabitants. This chapter reminds us that everything happening in

the world is not forever. There will come a time, known only to God,

when judgment will be passed. The righteous will be harvested into God’s kingdom, while the unrighteous will face eternal judgment.

In today’s study, we delve into Revelation Chapter 13, where we

explore the theme “The Mark of the Beast.” This chapter presents

a sort of satanic trinity, involving the Dragon, the Beast and the

False Prophet, in opposition to God and his people. The Beast,

who receives power from the Dragon, forces all people to receive

a mark, known as the Mark of the Beast. The number of the

Beast, 666, represents the empire of humankind opposing God.

Only those with their names written in the Book of Life, the true

followers of Jesus Christ, will be free from the power of the Beast.

In today’s study, we explore Revelation Chapter 12, focusing on

the theme “the Lady and the Dragon.” This chapter represents

the battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of

darkness. The Lady, representing the nation of Israel, gives birth

to the Messiah, who will reign over the entire Earth. The Dragon,

representing Satan, attempts to thwart God’s plan, but ultimately

fails. The conflict continues with the Dragon pursuing the Lady, but

God provides protection. The chapter concludes with the Dragon

making war on the rest of her offspring, symbolizing the ongoing

conflict between good and evil.

In today’s study, we delve into Revelation Chapters 10 and 11,

under the theme “no more delay.” We explore the divine revelation

with the two witnesses who, after being killed by the Antichrist,

are resurrected and ascend into heaven. This is followed by the

Seventh Trumpet blast, signaling that the kingdoms of the world

will be handed over to God and his Christ, indicating that there will

be no more delay. This is a testament to the inevitability of God’s

reign forever and ever.

The theme for Revelation Chapters 8 and 9 is “die hard,” which

shows the unyielding nature of humanity even in the face of

severe divine judgment. As the end of time approaches, people will

become increasingly resistant to God, refusing to repent despite

catastrophic events. In these chapters, the seventh seal is opened,

introducing the Trumpet Judgments. The Earth experiences

unprecedented disasters: a third of the world burns, seas turn to

blood, waters become poisoned and darkness covers the skies. Yet,

the people’s hearts remain hardened. Demonic creatures emerge,

tormenting those without God’s seal. Despite the pain, humanity

clings to its sinful ways rather than turning to God. This reveals the

depth of human depravity and the danger of hardening one’s heart

against the Almighty.

Revelation 7 introduces us to the 144,000 servants of God from

the twelve tribes of Israel who are marked with a seal for protection

during the tribulation. This chapter also presents a countless

multitude from every nation, dressed in white robes and praising

God. The main theme is God’s mercy in the midst of judgment, as

He marks His servants for protection and gathers a great multitude

of believers from all nations.

Revelation 6 explores the opening of the seven seals, known as

the “seal judgments,” marking the end of the age. As each seal

is opened, a new judgment is unleashed upon the world. These

judgments are symbolized by the four horsemen of the apocalypse:

conquest, war, famine and death. The main theme of this chapter is

the unveiling of God’s justice and judgment on the world’s rebellion

and sin.