This is the message that John wants to convey to the people under pressure and persecution in the 1st century. Persevere and endure, even to death, for in doing so, you will overcome the enemy. Revelation 11.

John eats a scroll that is both bitter and sweet. We are about to hear the Revelation. What is the Revelation? We will find out tomorrow. But one thing we can know is that it will be bitter-sweet. Revelation 10

Revelation on repeat - The pattern - 2

How do you view time? this will affect the way we see the book of Revelation. This is our first section looking at the patterns within Revelation which will help us unlock the truth of what it is saying.

There is nothing left except to separate good from evil and cast the final judgment. Rev 8:1-5

Who are those in White? They are the ones who have washed themselves in the blood of the lamb. They will overcome the final judgment.

Why doesn’t God just wipe out all evil finally and fully? This passage tells us why. He is awaiting the full and final number fo those who worship the lamb, and he will seal those in order that they not face full judgment.

To those who refuse the lamb slain for them, the response at the final judgement is “fall on us mountains!” They would rather be crushed by mountains and fade into oblivion than face the Holy God on judgment day. Yet all must stand before God, either Jesus dies for you and wipes your account clean, or you stand before God and give an account for what you have done. In the end, someone pays.

Judgement is good for those on the side of injustice. They cry out; How long until you bring justice and avenge our souls?

We all live under the reality of judgement. Whether we experience war, famine, disease or paint. The ultimate evidence of this judgment is death itself. Do you know the living King?