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- Week 5: Revelation 8-9
Week 5: Revelation 8-9 [powerpress] In chapter 8, we are immediately whisked back into the midst of the seal judgments as the seventh and final seal is opened. The final seal is what has held back the opening of the scroll that God the Father gave to Jesus, and as we see it opened, we […]
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0 min - Week 5: Revelation 8-9Week 5: Revelation 8-9In chapter 8, we are immediately whisked back into the midst of the seal judgments as the seventh and final seal is opened.The final seal is what has held back the opening of the scroll that God the Father gave to Jesus, and as we see it opened, we will now hear trumpet blasts announce the judgments written within it.Seventh Seal* Silence in heaven for 30 minutes: what does that look like?* Holy moment just like when Solomon dedicated the temple in 1 Kings 8: silence* The saints’ prayers are mixed with incense from heaven that release the trumpet judgmentsFirst Trumpet* I don’t know what hail and fire look like, and being mixed with blood is a complete mystery, but it will be terrifying.* The world’s supply of firefighters will surely be put to the test and will be unable to stop the fires until 1/3 of all the trees and grass of earth burn.Second Trumpet* Great mountain thrown into the sea: sounds like a comet or meteor* We will see a theme of thirds in the trumpet judgments* 1/3 of the sea creatures die along with 1/3 of ocean-going vessels will be destroyed.* Is this one large meteor/comet, or is it many that this happens to 1/3 of the entire earth, or just one large part of the earth?Third Trumpet* What exactly is meant by star is unknown, but it will surely be seen by all* Wormwood means sulfur. 1/3 of the fresh water will become undrinkable.* Like the sea, will this be 1/3 of the water worldwide, or a localized 1/3?* In addition to who has already died and who will be killed in the future, this undrinkable water will result in death.Fourth Trumpet* How is a third of the sun struck? The moon? The stars?* Are the days getting shorter? Is the earth moving faster? Is there something in the sky blocking the light?* What kind of impact will this have on food, emotions, etc.?Woe, Woe, WoeIf this all hasn’t been bad enough already, we are told that things are about to get much, much worse for the inhabitants of earth.Fifth Trumpet* John again calls this thing a star that crashes to the earth* We quickly see that the angel wasn’t kidding about the “woe” – whatever the “abyss” is, it seems really horrible* What on earth are these locusts? Machines? Demonic creatures? Created beings reserved until this very moment?* We learned about a seal in chapter 7 – is this the same or something different? – We will soon understand* If you’re not terrified by these creatures, you’re not reading Revelation* Abaddon, Apollyon, Destroyer – these things are meant to destroy and torture, pure and simpleSixth Trumpet* Four angels have had no duties in eternity except for this moment* They are captains over this vast army* Is this army human, angelic or demonic?* There were not 200 million people alive on earth in John’s day – unthinkable number, but John heard it specifically* 1/3 of the earth will die by three plagues inflicted by these odd horses.* If you’re doing the math, 1/4 + 1/3 = 1/2. 1/2 of the earth has died between the seals and the bowls* We see clearly here that people know who is doing this, why He is doing it, and they still refuse to repent. Their rebellion is open and obvious—there is no confusion.We will have another parenthetical section before the seventh trumpet, and we will see that this is a tremendous, holy moment for those watching from heaven. Whatever the last trumpet is, it is one of the greatest moments in human history.30 min
- Week 4: Revelation 6-7
[powerpress] In Revelation five, we saw God give Jesus the scroll with seven seals holding it closed. Now we will watch as Jesus pulls apart the scroll one seal at a time. First Seal John must look Jesus is the one who gives authority to this conquerer Much debate over the identity of this conquerer […]
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0 min - Week 4: Revelation 6-7In Revelation five, we saw God give Jesus the scroll with seven seals holding it closed. Now we will watch as Jesus pulls apart the scroll one seal at a time.First Seal* John must look* Jesus is the one who gives authority to this conquerer* Much debate over the identity of this conquerer because of his white horse* Seals 1-4 are four aspects of this conquerer* This is the antichristSecond Seal* Now the conquerer makes use of his bow with ammunition. War breaks out and death begins.Third Seal* Now this conquerer will have a hand in bringing scarcity* Could be intentional or a consequence of his wars from the second seal* This increases the hatred on earth as Paul references in 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8Fourth Seal* This next horse represents the color of dead flesh.* The amount of dead from this would amount to 1.75 billion people if it were to occur today* This will happen in a very short period of time, possibly two years or lessFifth Seal* Each set of judgments change with #5* These saints are asking for the vengeance God promised He would provide in Deuteronomy* They are right in asking for this* This is a far worse judgment than the first four, because God always hears the cries of His people and He responds.* This will cause God to release His wrath on those on earth who have killed and mistreated His beloved peopleSixth Seal* The drama ramps up with the sixth seal* We move from natural to supernatural judgments* The people of earth know who is doing all this – there is no confusion* They will henceforth openly rebel against God – they are not ignorant or innocentParenthetical Section on Divine Protection* 144,000 Actual Jews, not “figurative” Jews* The list Excludes Dan and Ephraim but includes Joseph and Manasseh* Sovereign protection amidst catastrophic calamityInnumerable Saints* People from every tribe, tongue and nation* Fulfillment of Matthew 24:14 and Acts 1* They have suffered in the great tribulation—first reference in Revelation28 min
- Week 3: Revelation Chapters 4-5
[powerpress] In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history. This place has been described by Isaiah, Ezekiel and Paul, but no one gives us […]
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0 min - Week 3: Revelation Chapters 4-5In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history.This place has been described by Isaiah, Ezekiel and Paul, but no one gives us so detailed a tour as John. God is pulling back the veil of heaven for we believers to be able to peer into eternity. This is the beginning of a truly life-changing encounter with God.John is only writing the main points of what he sees from now on, and doing the best he can with human language and experience. We are seeing everything from here on in Revelation through the lens of a first century Jewish Christian. We must understand that John saw this all clearly, but what he saw likely confused him at times. We see that by the end of this Revelation in chapter 19, he is so undone by all of it he is willing to fall down and worship anything that seems to have any amount of glory on it.* Throne Room* Color: The first thing we notice is color. For whatever reason, John described the color of God and His throne first before anything else. We should take this to heart—God is architect, designer, engineer, master builder and expert craftsman. He has given Himself beautiful accommodations and He intends them for us too, and it caught John’s eye first and foremost.* The Elders* John?* Angels?* Humans?* Sounds: Next John notices sounds. This is a fully immersive experience like no other. John is really there, not in a dim visionary state* Seven lamps: Seven Spirits of God* This is the second time we see this in Revelation. We don’t know what the seven spirits are, or what is meant, but many believe it is a reference to the seven spirits of God listed in Isaiah 11:2 (inclusive of the “Spirit” Himself)* Sea of Glass: How big? Why is it there? It is what was represented by the sea that was part of the tabernacle Moses was commanded to build. We see here that the tabernacle and the temple were meant to represent and foreshadow the very real place that exists around God’s throne.* Living Creatures* Same as Ezekiel saw?* Why only four?* What do their faces represent?* The Activity Of The Throne Room* The four living creatures sing constantly: Are we to understand that they literally never stop, or is it a regular thing that breaks out at set times?* Is this singing why David established 24/7 prayer and worship around the tabernacle? David alluded to having visited this place (in person or in a vision) when he gave Solomon the temple plans in 1 Chronicles 28.* When the elders hear the songs of the creatures, they join in the song and throw down their crowns before God. They realize that they are in the same debt to God as we are. Everything given to them, and to us, is due back to God and God alone. That cannot help but recognize this in His presence.* God is worthy of all power and glory because He created everything, therefore we owe everything to Him.* The Plan* God is holding the plans for the culmination of this temporary world, wrapped up within a scroll and sealed with wax seals on the outside.* Why does John see Jesus as a slain lamb with seven horns and seven eyes?* Jesus Himself will open these seals and release the deadliest battle plan in human history upon the earth.* The Song* Here we find that the elders are each holding harps and bowls of incense – which we are told represent the prayers of the saints. This is important, because we will see that as the judgments of God are released on the earth, it is actually these very prayers that will play a primary role in this plan’s release.27 min
- Revelation Week 2
[powerpress] To gain a perspective on where these churches were geographically, look up a map on Google. They’re pretty easy to come by if you search for 7 churches of revelation maps For each church, we’ll look at some background information, Jesus’ greeting to them, the positives Jesus has to say about each place, the […]
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0 min - Revelation Week 2To gain a perspective on where these churches were geographically, look up a map on Google. They’re pretty easy to come by if you search for 7 churches of revelation mapsFor each church, we’ll look at some background information, Jesus’ greeting to them, the positives Jesus has to say about each place, the negatives, and then we’ll look at the promises He makes to each church.* Ephesus* Background* Ancient Greek city in Western Turkey where the Temple of Artemis was – one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Many ancient writers who came up with their lists of 7 wonders called the Temple of Artemis the greatest of all the wonders in its scale and grandeur.* Paul spent over two years here evangelizing an extended region surrounding Ephesus, but he didn’t found it.* Greeting* The one who holds the seven stars – Jesus is telling the church He is the one over the angelic hosts that fight for each church.* Positives* Hard work, laboring through hardships for His name.* Won’t tolerate false apostles – men who claimed spiritual authority over churches but preached a “different gospel” than that of Jesus saves – not just bad teachers or teachers who teach error.* They hated the “Nicolaitans”, which Jesus hated.* They were possibly a group that preached lascivious living* Greek literally means “destroyer of men.”* Not entirely certain what they stood for* Ephesus stood against heresy* Negatives* Lost their first love – why? We’re not told. He speaks to them as if they know exactly what He’s talking about. He tells them to return to their “first works.” We can understand the same for our lives. When Jesus rebukes us, we seldom need extended clarification.* Chillingly, Jesus tells them that if they don’t repent, he will take away their lampstand – what we learned in chapter one stood for the church itself. Jesus is telling them He will remove their church if they don’t change.* Promises* Eat of the tree of life – one of the restorative aspects of Revelation* Smyrna* Background* Modern city of Izmir, Turkey* Prosperous city at this time* Christians suffered financially amidst a prosperous city* Greeting* The beginning and end and the one who rose again – Jesus alludes to himself as He is sung about in chapter 4 – the one who is worthy because of His suffering. Jesus is telling the Smyrnians their suffering is worth it because He is worthy.* Positives* They are poor and have suffered, but Jesus tells them they are rich – they have traded earthly wealth for eternal riches* Jesus prophesies to them that those who persecute them will do so for a little while longer, but encourages them to stand strong as they already have* Negatives* Smyrna is one of two churches to have no negatives* Promises* Jesus tells them to be faithful unto death and He will give them the crown of life. This is much like the paradox of their poverty but promised riches* Won’t be hurt by the second death – eternity in hell* Pergamum* Background* Pagan center of worship* Temple of Asclepius – god of health who was a snake on a pole – much like Moses’ during the Exodus. This is where we get our medical symbols today of one or two snakes around a staff* Temple of Zeus (which still exists today in Berlin)* Imperial cult was strong here – worship of Caesar* Greeting* Sharp,28 min
- Revelation Week 1
[powerpress] Introduction – we should study Revelation, and every book of Scripture, not to gain more information, but to know God more. We should read and study and engage so that we will grow closer to God. In the process, we’ll gain knowledge, but that should never be our primary aim in studying the Bible. […]
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0 min - Revelation Week 1* Introduction – we should study Revelation, and every book of Scripture, not to gain more information, but to know God more. We should read and study and engage so that we will grow closer to God. In the process, we’ll gain knowledge, but that should never be our primary aim in studying the Bible. No matter how you choose to interpret Revelation, even if it is different from me, you should grow in your love for God. You should feel your heart moved and warmed by His great love for you.* Who Wrote Revelation?* John the Apostle or someone else* John the apostle of the lamb is held by most* When was it written?* Around 90 AD. Fewer people agree on this, but many who believe John didn’t just make this up put the dating later rather than earlier* Why was it written?* If you don’t believe the Bible, speculation runs wild.* If you believe the Bible, John makes it very clear–God told him to write every bit of this down. John had no motivations of his own to write this book.* Read it* This is the only book in the Bible where we are so specifically told we will be blessed just for reading it. The implication is to read it out loud. We are also commanded to keep the words in the book–we must actually take the words in Revelation and make them meaningful in our lives. We can’t just study this at a distance, we must engage the Holy Spirit in prayer and study about how this affects our lives, regardless of whether we believe we will live through these events or not.* Greeting* John was on the island of Patmos – the tradition goes that John had been sentenced to death by being submerged in molten tar, but that when he was submerged, he was completely unharmed. Some say that John’s exile to Patmos was because they couldn’t kill him, so the Romans just wanted him out of the way. John seems to allude to this when he speaks of himself in John 21:22-23.* The Vision of Jesus* John jumps right into the vision. Right away we find the answer to the question of why John wrote Revelation. John didn’t make this up, he was told by Jesus to write all this down.* Symbols* If you are intimidated by symbols in Revelation, fear not! The first chapter only has a few and they are almost all interpreted for us.* Seven lampstands – the seven churches in Revelation* Son of man dressed in a robe with a golden sash – we will see this clothing later in Revelation again, but we are told plainly that it is Jesus (First and Last, living one who was dead but is alive)* Hair like snow – purity* Eyes like fire – passion* Feet like glowing bronze – power* Voice like rushing waters – thunderous* Sharp sword – we’ll see this again as well, but it stands for the Word of God (which we’ll see later)* Shining like the sun – Jesus, we’ll find, will literally be the shining sun in eternity.* Seven stars – the seven angels (messengers) to the seven churches* Seven lampstands – the seven churches of Revelation.* Questions* Why is this book Jesus’ Revelation?* Why was this book written specifically to seven churches in Asia? What part of Asia is this referring to?* Is Revelation meaningful to us today? What if we are not living in the end times described in Revelation–is it still meaningful?* Why should we study Revelation?21 min
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