Revelation-God’s Story
What reason did Jesus give for revealing future events?: John 13:19,John:29
•To validate Jesus’ words
•To reveal his character
•so they will believe
Church of Ephesus:
What did Jesus have against them?
They left their first love.
Describe the first voice John heard as he entered the Throne Room of Heaven. Revelation 4:1
A voice as a trumpet.
What does God call his people to do regarding their sin? (Joel 2:12-13)
Read aloud: Turn ye even to me with all your heart…And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God…)
Who opened the seals?
The Lamb (Revelation 6:1)
What does 2Peter 1:19-21 say about prophecy?
Read the verses from your Bible: 2Peter 1:1-21
What did Jesus say would the consequence for each church that did not changes or follow His instructions? (Revelation 2:1-7)
He told them that He would come unto them quickly and remove their candlestick.
Which words would you use to describe the Throne Room scene where John entered?
Share sounds, colors, surrounding the scene etc
Describe the details of the day of the Lord
(2Peter 3:10-13) Read aloud
What did each of the four beasts say when each of the four seals were opened?
“Come and See”
What are some ways people seek to know truth?
Wall Street, Zodiac signs, astrology, witchcraft/sorcery, media, internet, gossip
What do the seven stars and seven golden lamp stands represent? Revelation 1:20
The seven stars represent the 7 angels, of the seven churches. The seven candlesticks represent the 7 churches.
Who surrounded the Throne Room and why might they have been wearing white and crowns? Share your view, or one shared by theologians in our study.
Share your view, or one shared by theologians in our study. (144,000)
What does God promise for those who calling the name of the Lord?
Read aloud Joel 2:26-27
Which animal appeared as each seal was opened?
A horse of a different color.
Give reasons why the future alarms people.
•uncertainty
•without hope in their livesHow did Jesus encourage the church of Smyrna?
Read Revelation 2:10-11 aloud
What do the 4 creatures say, in worship to the One who sits on the Throne? And what does it mean?
Holy, Holy, Holy= You are perfect, worthy of reverence, pure, true
What does Peter encourage the people to do?
Read aloud. 2 Peter 3:1-2
When the Lamb opened the fifth seal, 1)Who was revealed?
2) What were they wearing?
3) What did they ask God to do?
4) And why were they told to wait?
1) Martyrs
2) white robes
3) bring justice
4) until the others would join them
Who is the ‘greater prophet’?
Jesus Christ
What was a positive attribute of the church of Pergamum?
Read Revelation 2:13 aloud
What do the 24 elders do after the 4 creatures cry Holy, Holy, Holy?
The 24 elders immediately fall down on their faces, casting down their crowns, in worship of the Holy One.
What do you think brought on the destruction mentioned in the Day of the Lord?
SIN!!!
What is the only sure protection or refuge for people during the Day of the Lord?
Salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.