Vision of the Glorified Christ
The author, inspired by the Holy Spirit, who wrote the Revelation
John
Name any 2 churches the letters were addressed to.
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea.
Compared to the Roman emperor's throne, the vision of God's heavenly throne teaches us that God is _____________.
Sovereign (God rules over the entire universe/God is in control)
Name 3 disasters brought on by the red, black and pale horses and their riders.
War, Famine/Hunger, Death
The 7 churches mentioned in the Revelation are located in which modern day country?
Turkey
The island where the author of the Revelation was imprisoned for his commitment to Jesus.
Patmos
The church in _____________is referred to as "poor yet rich", and the church in _____________as "rich yet poor".
Smyrna, Laodicea
The rainbow around the throne reminds us of the __________ God entered into with mankind.
Covenant/Deal/Pact (Genesis)
Destruction awaits those who are unsaved and do not heed God's warnings. Followers of Jesus are called to ______________.
Pray for those who have not received Christ; witness to them.
The Old Testament records a location/event where trumpets were blown 7 times.
Jericho; The walls of Jericho came tumbling down
The 7 churches to which the author is writing represent_______________________.
The entire church (in all places and at all times)
Jesus disciplines/corrects His church/people because He _____ ______.
Loves us/loves them
Who is the slain lamb in the middle of the throne and what is it that only this lamb can do?
Jesus, Open the scroll
The disasters unleashed by opening the seals and sounding the trumpets have a different purpose for 2 groups of people; __________________ for one group of people and ________________for the other.
Judgement (condemnation for those who reject God and persecute the church/His people)
Redemption - Sanctification/Purification (prepare believers for the return of Christ)
The author of Revelation often uses the same symbols, names, figures and themes found in the books of these Old Testament Prophets. Name 1.
Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Zechariah
Revelation encourages suffering Christians not to give up and so the author says he has 3 things in common with them. They all must go through Tribulation, yet they____ with Christ, & they must ______________.
Reign/rule (they are part of Jesus' Kingdom), Persevere (overcome)
Jesus directs a sharp reproach to the "rich yet poor" church calling them "lukewarm". Why?
They believed they were self-sufficient; didn't need anything from God; caved in to pagan customs of the city.
In the vision, the author sees 4 living creatures (lion, calf, man, eagle) and 24 elders gathered before the throne. What are they doing/saying?
Worshiping Jesus (giving glory, honour and thanks) "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty..." "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honour..."
Before the destructive 4 winds are unleashed an angel appears from the east holding the seal of the living God. Who receives this seal and what does it represent?
God's people received a divine seal on the forehead symbolizing that their faith is real, they belong to God, they are safe/salvation is assured.
In the Bible, the number 7 represents _____________.
Completion, Perfection
The symbolic description of Jesus (eyes like a flame of fire, holding 7 stars, mouth with sharp 2 edged sword, etc) are meant to show that Jesus is ____________, ___________ & ______________.
King of Kings, Great High Priest, Supreme Judge
Jesus approves the "poor, yet rich" church and promises them the "crown of life". They were persecuted/imprisoned for being faithful to Jesus and refusing to____________.
Worship the emperor and Roman gods (commit idolatry). This church took a stand for Jesus.
The sealed scroll represents God's plan of _______________and ___________________.
Redemption, Judgement
As the vision of the trumpets ends, the author sees the temple wide open and inside it the Ark of the Covenant. What does this mean for God's people/believers?
Believers can from now on enjoy perfect communion with God (because of the atoning death of Jesus and shedding of His blood).
It is well known that this modern day saint is the finest baker of cookies this side of heaven.
Mrs. Donna