The whore of babylon is the spiritual representation of the dog eat dog society where everybody tries to gain more and more physical luxuries of life even if they have to run roughshod over others to get it. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne 5. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Here comes the hero the lion, the lamb, the savior of the universe, jesus. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. But, for the purpose of this post, we are focusing primarily on the book of revelation.
Revelation 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. This is the event that inaugurates the tribulation period. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. A commentary for teaching and preaching louisville. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5.
There we find a most amazing description of the most important coronation, ever. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to be found on record, told in the simplest, most graphic, and entertaining form. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. And a clue about what the disciples were waiting for. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Read revelation 8 kjv along with a helpful commentary. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 8 flashcards on quizlet. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. A third of the sea turned into blood, 9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. John, a symbol of the church, is taken up to heaven. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. Pastor mat nadworny teaching from the book of revelation chapter 8 verse 1 in the series study through the book of revelation. How does the message of the book of revelation relate to my. The next post will provide some tips for teaching the book of revelation. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Chapter seven was an interlude which interrupted the continuity of breaking the seven seals. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. A teaching reflected in the teachings of christ in the olivet discourse matt. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Revelation sunday school lessons bible believers baptist. Revelation, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops.
May 24, 2018 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of revelation taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Aug 11, 2014 pastor mat nadworny teaching from the book of revelation chapter 8 verse 1 in the series study through the book of revelation. These lessons go into greater detail than this series does and you might want to use it instead of this set. Chapter 8 is the beginning of the third part of this vision. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 8 the seventh seal and the golden censer. The book of revelation was not even written until 96 a. These lessons are outlined as expository studies so that you get both a doctrinal study of the verses as well as a spiritual lesson. And when i had heard and seen them, i fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. In bible times trumpets were used as a call for war.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 8 verses 1. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. The hebraic book of revelation part 8 torah to the tribes. It is not likely that the author of barnabas would have disagreed with johns own interpretation of the book of revelation. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book. In this scene there are 25 thronesone for jesus and one for each of the 24 elders. Pauls apostolic work included the important mission of teaching that there is no difference between jews and gentiles in christ. This section tells about the seven trumpets, which are a warning to the world of the severe judgments of god. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Revelation chapter 1 introduction and salutation 1.
Chapter 5 is similar to chapter 4 note the parallels, but the focus now is on christ, who has redeemed his people. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears, using diplomacy and the promise of. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. It is often argued that the term is plural, and therefore it refers to thousands of years, not merely one thousand. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the.
The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation 8 the seventh seal and the golden censer youtube. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of revelation taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Revelation chapter 8 bible study bible study ministry. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Other passages in both the old and new testament must be brought together with the book of revelation to get a more complete picture.
The trumpet throughout the bible is used for two specific purposes. The antichrist signs a covenant for seven years with the nation of israel. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. If a preacher were to stop his sermon and remain silent for ten minutes. Jun 21, 2016 chapter 5 is similar to chapter 4 note the parallels, but the focus now is on christ, who has redeemed his people. The book of revelation never makes this distinction and it would be completely out of place to distinguish between them now.
Have your favorite bible handy to follow along with this teaching. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals a. Questions for group participants if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts in this appendices 1 and 2 at no additional charge. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Second, if the jewish christians are being sealed, then gentile christians are not sealed. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for. Revelation sunday school lessons below you will find all of the sunday school lessons from the book of revelation taught by pastor welder in the adult sunday school class.
Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. Apr 17, 2016 1 ian boxall, the revelation of saint john. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. In this complete peacefulness, we await gods next revelation.
Learn revelation chapter 8 with free interactive flashcards. Revelation 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. They only receive the message of the bible in condemnation. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The silence and the thunder of prayer revelation 8. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. Revelation chapter 15 explained book of revelation each. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 21 verses 18. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65.