The Book of Revelation: Insights into the Divine Revelation of Jesus Christ
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Answer any questions from previous lesson.
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Discuss …
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Introduction to the book.
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Overview of chapters 1 thru 15.
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The seven churches of Asia Major.
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Chapter four: the symbolic notion of the Rapture
of the church.
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Author:
Author:
John the Apostle
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Date:
Date:
ad
96
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Location:
Location:
Isle of Patmos
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Central Message:
Central Message:
The revelation (
revealing
revealing
) of Jesus as
The Christ.
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Apocalype:
apo
apo
= away from
+
+
kalupto
kalupto
= to hide or to
cover …
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apokalupsis
apokalupsis
= to uncover – unveil –
to
to
reveal
reveal
(revelation).
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Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 1
•
Blessed are they that
read
,
hear
, and
keep
the words of
this prophecy (
v3
v3
).
•
Peace from Christ who
was
was
(
past
),
is
is
(
present
), and is
to
to
come
come
(
future
) (
v4; v8; v19
v4; v8; v19
).
•
Send this prophecy to the seven churches of Asia (
v11
v11
).
•
Theses churches represented these churches during the
“Church Age.”
“Church Age.”
•
The seven stars are the seven angles/messages/pastors
of the seven churches (
v20
v20
).
Book of Revelation
•
Preterism
Preterism
is the eschatological viewpoint that suggests
some,
if not all
, biblical prophecies about the end times
refer to specific events that happened (
historically
historically
) in the
first century
first century
A.D.
A.D.
•
This fulfillment came, it is argued, through the
early
early
Christian
Christian
church
church
and the
Roman
Roman
Empire
Empire
.
•
A
Futurist
Futurist
view maintains that only the
second and third
second and third
chapters
chapters
of Revelation (the letters to the churches) are
historical
historical
.
•
The rest of the events are to occur in the
future
future
.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 2:1-7
CHAPTER 2:1-7
•
Ephesus
Ephesus
– the desirable church that left its
first
first
love
love
. This
was the church of the
apostles
apostles
.
•
Ephesus was the influential
capital city
capital city
of Asia Minor on
the Aegean Sea. Its was known for its huge metropolis of
ancient
streets
,
arches
and
ruins
.
•
Commendation:
Commendation:
Hard work, patience, performed many
righteous deed, do not tolerate sin, teaches sound
doctrine, suffered for Jesus, hate the Nicolaitans.
•
Chastened:
Chastened:
Left their first love; should repent. If not,
their lamp stand will be removed.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 2:8-11
CHAPTER 2:8-11
•
Smyrna
Smyrna
– be
faithful
faithful
until death and I will give the crown
of life. This was the church of
persecutio
persecutio
n
that suffered
poverty
and
martyrdom
.
•
Smyrna was known for its
harbors
,
commerce
, and
marketplaces
.
•
Commendation:
Commendation:
Persecuted and poor, yet are rich.
Slandered by Satan.
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
None. To remain faithful unto death and will
receive a crown of life.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 2:12-17
CHAPTER 2:12-17
•
Pergamum
Pergamum
– I have a few things against you. This church
was married to the state. A church of the
world
world
.
•
Pergamum is located on the plains in Western Turkey. It
became a Greek and Roman hub for
temple
worship
.
•
Commendation:
Commendation:
They remain faithful; Antipas has been
martyred.
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
Tolerates the teaching of Balaam and of the
Nicolaitans. They are to repent or be punished in order to
partake of the hidden manna. To be given a white stone
with a new name.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 2:18-29
CHAPTER 2:18-29
•
Thyatira
Thyatira
– Hold fast to what you have till I come. The
false church that followed a seductive prophetess. A
state
state
church (
18-29
18-29
).
•
Thyatira was known for its
textiles
and
dyeing
trade.
•
Commendation:
Commendation:
Their works, love, faith, and patience
have greatly increased.
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
Allowing Jezebel to teach immorality and
idolatry. Unless they repent, both she and her followers
will suffer both sickness and death. They are to hold on
to what they have. To help rule nations and to be given
the morning star.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 3:1-6
CHAPTER 3:1-6
•
Sardis
Sardis
– the “
dead
dead
” church that fell asleep. The church of
the
reformation
reformation
period
period
(
1-6
1-6
).
•
Sardis is located in western Asia Minor. It was known for
its
decadent
temples
and
bath
house
complexes.
•
Commendation:
Commendation:
Some have not soiled their garments
with sin.
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
A reputation of being alive but are dead.
Their deed are far from right in God’s sight. Repent for
Jesus comes as a thief in the night. They will be dressed
in white. Their names will be announced before the
Father and his angels.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 3:7-13
CHAPTER 3:7-13
•
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
– I have set before you an open door. This
church means “
open
open
door
door
.” It represents the great
missionary
missionary
movement
movement
(
7-13
7-13
).
•
Philadelphia is the church of brotherly love that endures
patiently. It was known for its variety of
temples
and
worship
centers
.
•
Commendations:
Commendations:
Though weak, they have kept his Word.
They have not denied his name.
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
None. Hold on and no one will take your
crown. Their enemies will fall down before them, kept
from trial, become pillars, and given new names.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 3:14-22
CHAPTER 3:14-22
•
Laodicea
Laodicea
– the
“lukewarm”
“lukewarm”
church that is neither hot nor
cold. This church represents the church of the
last
last
days
days
before the coming of Jesus Christ (
14-22
14-22
).
•
Laodicea was a primary
trade
trade
route
route
between the cultures
of the West and East. It was known as a primary hub for
the
Roman
aqueduct
system
.
•
Commendations:
Commendations:
None. Jesus faithful and true witness.
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
God view them wretched, pitiful, poor, blind,
and naked. Church is neither hot or cold (lukewarm), God
threatens to spit them out unless they repent. God’s
clothing to cover their nakedness.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 3:14-22
CHAPTER 3:14-22
•
Laodicea
Laodicea
– [continue] . . .
•
Chastening:
Chastening:
. . . They are to seek spiritual medicine from
God to heal their blindness. God rebukes them because
he loves them, He promises to enter their hearts, he will
prepare a place for them on his throne.
Note:
Note:
The church age is over at this point; saints are in
heaven.
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 4
•
John sees a door standing open in heaven. The voice
saying, “Come up here.” A vision of God’s throne (
1-3
1-3
).
•
Four and twenty (
24
24
) elders (
4
4
).
12
12
representatives from
each tribe of Israel, and
12
12
apostles representing the
Body of Christ.
•
Four living creatures around the throne, covered with
eyes (
6-8
6-8
).
Lion
Lion
= Matthew
Calf
Calf
= Mark
Man
Man
= Luke
Eagle
Eagle
= John
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 5
•
The book with the
seven
seven
seals
seals
(
1
1
).
•
Jesus, the Lamb of God, was the only one found
worthy
worthy
to open the sealed book (
2-8
2-8
).
•
Prayers of the saints (
8
8
).
•
Jesus have
redeemed
redeemed
us by His blood; worthy is the Lamb
and we shall
reign
reign
with Christ (
9-10
9-10
).
•
Twenty-four elders
worshipping
worshipping
the Lamb (
14
14
).
Book of Revelation
The Seven Seals
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 6
The Great Tribulation begins with the opening of the
seven
seven
seals
seals
:
•
1
1
st
st
Seal: Conqueror –
white
white
horse: bow in hand and
crown on his head (
2
2
).
•
2
2
nd
nd
Seal: Power to make war –
red
red
horse: takes peace
from the earth (
4
4
).
•
3
3
rd
rd
Seal: Famine in the land –
black
black
horse: holding a
pair of scales (
5-6
5-6
).
•
4
4
th
th
Seal: Kill 1/4 of earth –
pale
pale
green
green
horse: Death and
Hell (
8
8
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 6
The Great Tribulation begins with the opening of the
seven seals:
•
5
5
th
th
Seal: Martyrs under the altar who were
killed
killed
for
word of God (
9-11
9-11
): “When will you avenge our blood?”
•
6
6
th
th
Seal: The unleashing of
great
great
calamities
calamities
(
12-17
12-17
):
“They all cry to be hidden from the wrath of God.”
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 6
The Great Tribulation begins with the opening of the
seven seals:
6
6
th
th
Seal: (
12 – 17
12 – 17
)
•
A great earthquake.
•
The sun becomes black.
•
The moon turns blood red.
•
Stars falls to the earth.
•
The heavens depart as a scroll.
•
Mountains and islands move from their places.
•
Men run to the mountain and say fall on us.
7
7
th
th
Seal: (see chapter eight)
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 7
•
The sealing of 144,000 Jews.
12,000 from each tribe; The Remnant (
1-8
1-8
).
•
Those saved during the great tribulation (
9-17
9-17
).
•
Angels, elders, and the four living creatures sing:
•
They praise God for his great salvation (
9–10
9–10
)
•
They praise God for his glory, wisdom, and power (
12
12
) .
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 8
•
Silence in heaven when the
7
7
th
th
seal
seal
is open (
1
1
).
•
The sounding of seven trumpets by seven angles (
2
2
).
Trumpets
1-4
1-4
deals with earth, and
5-7
5-7
deals with man.
•
First:
First:
Hail and fire mingled with
blood
upon earth, and
1/3 of trees and all green grass burnt (
7
7
).
•
Second:
Second:
A great mountain burning is cast into the sea,
and 1/3 of sea died, and 1/3 ships are destroyed (
8
8
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 8
•
Third:
Third:
The wormwood star falls and destroys 1/3 of the
rivers and many men died of the waters, because they
were made bitter (
10-11
10-11
).
•
Fourth:
Fourth:
A third part of the
sun
,
moon
, and
stars
are
smitten. A third of the day and night was without light.
(
12
12
).
•
Fifth – Sixth and Seventh:
Fifth – Sixth and Seventh:
An angel flying through the
midst of heaven announcing three
woes
woes
or
or
curses
curses
that
would befall the inhabitants of the earth (
13
13
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 9
•
Fifth –
Fifth –
(first woe)
(first woe)
:
:
The unlocking of the
Abyss
Abyss
(the
bottomless pit) and smoke came up from the hole like
smoke from a big furnace. Out comes
locusts
locusts
to destroy
man (
1-11
1-11
).
•
Observe the names of Satan:
Abaddon
Abaddon
(
Hebrew
) and
Apollyon
Apollyon
(
Greek
).
•
Sixth –
Sixth –
(second woe)
(second woe)
:
:
Loose the four angles which are
bound in the great river
Euphrates
Euphrates
to slay 1/3 of
humanity (
13-21
13-21
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 10
•
The angel with the
little
little
book
book
and he set his right foot
upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth (
2
2
).
•
The voice of
seven
seven
thunders
thunders
, I heard a voice from heaven
saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven
thunders uttered, and write them not (
4
4
).
•
Apostle John commanded to take the little book, and eat
it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in
thy mouth sweet as honey (
9-11
9-11
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 11
•
After measuring the Temple, the court yard was given to
the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot
forty and two months (
2
2
).
•
After the
two
two
witnesses
witnesses
prophesy, they were killed and
lied in the streets of Jerusalem for 3-1/2 days (
8-9
8-9
).
•
Coming to
life
life
again
again
, they are told to come up hither. And
they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies
beheld them (
11-12
11-12
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 11
•
Seventh Trumpet:
Seventh Trumpet:
Announces the
reign
reign
of Christ’s
kingdom which shall be for ever and ever (
15
15
).
•
The twenty-four elders
worship
worship
God Almighty saying, We
give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and
was, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy
great power, and hast reigned (
17
17
).
•
And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there
was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there
were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an
earthquake, and great hail (
19
19
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 12
•
A woman clothe with the sun, being with child cried,
travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered (
1-2
1-2
).
•
The Great Red Dragon stood before the woman which
was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon
as it was born (
3-4
3-4
).
•
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath
a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there
a thousand two hundred and threescore days (
6
6
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 12
•
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels
fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his
angels (
7
7
).
•
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent,
called the Devil, and
Satan
Satan
, which deceive the whole
world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were
cast out with him (
9
9
).
•
And they overcame him by the blood of the
Lamb
Lamb
, and by
the word of their
testimony
testimony
; and they loved not their
lives unto the death (
11
11
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 12
•
The dragon persecuted the woman which brought forth
the man child, but she was given two wings of a great
eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, where she is
nourished for a
time
time
, and
times
times
, and
half a time
half a time
, from the
face of the serpent (
13-14
13-14
).
•
And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened
her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon
cast out of his mouth. The dragon was wroth with the
woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her
seed (
16-17
16-17
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 13
•
The unholy trinity:
Satan
Satan
(the dragon); the
Antichrist
Antichrist
(the first beasts); and the
False Prophet
False Prophet
(the second
beast) (
3-18
3-18
).
•
This is the
middle
middle
of the Great Tribulation period:
42
42
months (
5
5
).
•
The Beast
warring
warring
against the saints (
7
7
).
•
The number of man (
666
666
) (
18
18
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 14
•
The
144,000
144,000
redeemed from the earth standing with
the Lamb on Mount Zion singing: “Hosanna” (
1-5
1-5
).
•
The prediction of the fall of
Babylon
Babylon
and the
wine
wine
of the
wrath of her fornication. Do not receive the mark of
the Antichrist, avoid the Lake of Fire, and remain
faithful. (
6-12
6-12
)
•
The winepress of blood:
The winepress of blood:
six feet deep and 200 miles
long (
20
20
).
Book of Revelation
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 15
•
The
seven
seven
last plagues
last plagues
announced as bowls or
vials
vials
(
1-2
1-2
).
•
The Song of Moses:
The Song of Moses:
“Great and marvelous are thy
works, Lord God Almighty …” (
3-4
3-4
).
•
The temple was filled with the
Shekinah Glory
Shekinah Glory
of
God (
8
8
).
Book of Revelation
Discover the profound teachings within the Book of Revelation, as we delve into themes such as the symbolic Rapture of the church, the seven churches of Asia Major, and the central message of Jesus Christ revealed. Unveil the fascinating eschatological viewpoints of Preterism and Futurism, all while exploring the Beatitudes and the significance of the seven candlesticks. Join us on a journey through the revelations of John the Apostle on the Isle of Patmos.
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Week Seven Week Seven 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
Start Recording This Lesson Answer any questions from previous lesson. Discuss Introduction to the book. Overview of chapters 1 thru 15. The seven churches of Asia Major. Chapter four: the symbolic notion of the Rapture of the church. Discuss
Book of Revelation Author: John the Apostle Date: AD 96 Location: Isle of Patmos Central Message: The revelation (revealing) of Jesus as The Christ. Apocalype: apo = away from + kalupto = to hide or to cover apokalupsis = to uncover unveil to reveal (revelation).
Revelation (Ch1 Revelation (Ch1 15) 15)
Book of Revelation The Revelation: to reveal or to unveil the coming of Jesus Christ. The Beatitudes: (1:3) Blessed are they that read. Blessed are they who hear the world of this prophecy. Bless are they that keep those thing, which are written therein.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 1 Blessed are they that read, hear, and keep the words of this prophecy (v3). Peace from Christ who was (past), is (present), and is to come (future) (v4; v8; v19). Send this prophecy to the seven churches of Asia (v11). Theses churches represented these churches during the Church Age. The seven stars are the seven angles/messages/pastors of the seven churches (v20).
Book of Revelation Preterism is the eschatological viewpoint that suggests some, if not all, biblical prophecies about the end times refer to specific events that happened (historically) in the first century A.D. This fulfillment came, it is argued, through the early Christian church and the Roman Empire. A Futurist view maintains that only the second and third chapters of Revelation (the letters to the churches) are historical. The rest of the events are to occur in the future.
The Seven Churches Notice: John lists the churches in geographic clockwise order.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 2:1-7 Ephesus the desirable church that left its first love. This was the church of the apostles. Ephesus was the influential capital city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea. Its was known for its huge metropolis of ancient streets, arches and ruins. Commendation: Hard work, patience, performed many righteous deed, do not tolerate sin, teaches sound doctrine, suffered for Jesus, hate the Nicolaitans. Chastened: Left their first love; should repent. If not, their lamp stand will be removed.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 2:8-11 Smyrna be faithful until death and I will give the crown of life. This was the church of persecution that suffered poverty and martyrdom. Smyrna was known for its harbors, commerce, and marketplaces. Commendation: Persecuted and poor, yet are rich. Slandered by Satan. Chastening: None. To remain faithful unto death and will receive a crown of life.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 2:12-17 Pergamum I have a few things against you. This church was married to the state. A church of the world. Pergamum is located on the plains in Western Turkey. It became a Greek and Roman hub for temple worship. Commendation: They remain faithful; Antipas has been martyred. Chastening: Tolerates the teaching of Balaam and of the Nicolaitans. They are to repent or be punished in order to partake of the hidden manna. To be given a white stone with a new name.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 2:18-29 Thyatira Hold fast to what you have till I come. The false church that followed a seductive prophetess. A state church (18-29). Thyatira was known for its textiles and dyeing trade. Commendation: Their works, love, faith, and patience have greatly increased. Chastening: Allowing Jezebel to teach immorality and idolatry. Unless they repent, both she and her followers will suffer both sickness and death. They are to hold on to what they have. To help rule nations and to be given the morning star.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 3:1-6 Sardis the dead church that fell asleep. The church of the reformation period (1-6). Sardis is located in western Asia Minor. It was known for its decadent temples and bath house complexes. Commendation: Some have not soiled their garments with sin. Chastening: A reputation of being alive but are dead. Their deed are far from right in God s sight. Repent for Jesus comes as a thief in the night. They will be dressed in white. Their names will be announced before the Father and his angels.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 3:7-13 Philadelphia I have set before you an open door. This church means open door. It represents the great missionary movement (7-13). Philadelphia is the church of brotherly love that endures patiently. It was known for its variety of temples and worship centers. Commendations: Though weak, they have kept his Word. They have not denied his name. Chastening: None. Hold on and no one will take your crown. Their enemies will fall down before them, kept from trial, become pillars, and given new names.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 3:14-22 Laodicea the lukewarm church that is neither hot nor cold. This church represents the church of the last days before the coming of Jesus Christ (14-22). Laodicea was a primary trade route between the cultures of the West and East. It was known as a primary hub for the Roman aqueduct system. Commendations: None. Jesus faithful and true witness. Chastening: God view them wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Church is neither hot or cold (lukewarm), God threatens to spit them out unless they repent. God s clothing to cover their nakedness.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 3:14-22 Laodicea [continue] . . . Chastening: . . . They are to seek spiritual medicine from God to heal their blindness. God rebukes them because he loves them, He promises to enter their hearts, he will prepare a place for them on his throne. Note: The church age is over at this point; saints are in heaven.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 4 John sees a door standing open in heaven. The voice saying, Come up here. A vision of God s throne (1-3). Four and twenty (24) elders (4). 12 representatives from each tribe of Israel, and 12 apostles representing the Body of Christ. Four living creatures around the throne, covered with eyes (6-8). Lion = Matthew Calf = Mark Man = Luke Eagle = John
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 5 The book with the seven seals (1). Jesus, the Lamb of God, was the only one found worthy to open the sealed book (2-8). Prayers of the saints (8). Jesus have redeemed us by His blood; worthy is the Lamb and we shall reign with Christ (9-10). Twenty-four elders worshipping the Lamb (14).
The Seven Seals The Seven Seals
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 6 The Great Tribulation begins with the opening of the seven seals: 1st Seal: Conqueror white horse: bow in hand and crown on his head (2). 2nd Seal: Power to make war red horse: takes peace from the earth (4). 3rd Seal: Famine in the land black horse: holding a pair of scales (5-6). 4th Seal: Kill 1/4 of earth pale green horse: Death and Hell (8).
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 6 The Great Tribulation begins with the opening of the seven seals: 5th Seal: Martyrs under the altar who were killed for word of God (9-11): When will you avenge our blood? 6th Seal: The unleashing of great calamities (12-17): They all cry to be hidden from the wrath of God.
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 6 The Great Tribulation begins with the opening of the seven seals: 6th Seal: (12 17) A great earthquake. The sun becomes black. The moon turns blood red. Stars falls to the earth. The heavens depart as a scroll. Mountains and islands move from their places. Men run to the mountain and say fall on us. 7th Seal: (see chapter eight)
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 7 The sealing of 144,000 Jews. 12,000 from each tribe; The Remnant (1-8). Those saved during the great tribulation (9-17). Angels, elders, and the four living creatures sing: They praise God for his great salvation (9 10) They praise God for his glory, wisdom, and power (12) .
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Book of Revelation CHAPTER 8 Silence in heaven when the 7th seal is open (1). The sounding of seven trumpets by seven angles (2). Trumpets 1-4 deals with earth, and 5-7 deals with man. First: Hail and fire mingled with blood upon earth, and 1/3 of trees and all green grass burnt (7). Second: A great mountain burning is cast into the sea, and 1/3 of sea died, and 1/3 ships are destroyed (8).
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 8 Third: The wormwood star falls and destroys 1/3 of the rivers and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter (10-11). Fourth: A third part of the sun, moon, and stars are smitten. A third of the day and night was without light. (12). Fifth Sixth and Seventh: An angel flying through the midst of heaven announcing three woes or curses that would befall the inhabitants of the earth (13).
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 9 Fifth (first woe): The unlocking of the Abyss (the bottomless pit) and smoke came up from the hole like smoke from a big furnace. Out comes locusts to destroy man (1-11). Observe the names of Satan: Abaddon (Hebrew) and Apollyon (Greek). Sixth (second woe): Loose the four angles which are bound in the great river Euphrates to slay 1/3 of humanity (13-21).
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 10 The angel with the little book and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth (2). The voice of seven thunders, I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not (4). Apostle John commanded to take the little book, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey (9-11).
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 11 After measuring the Temple, the court yard was given to the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months (2). After the two witnesses prophesy, they were killed and lied in the streets of Jerusalem for 3-1/2 days (8-9). Coming to life again, they are told to come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them (11-12).
Book of Revelation CHAPTER 11 Seventh Trumpet: Announces the reign of Christ s kingdom which shall be for ever and ever (15). The twenty-four elders worship God Almighty saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and was, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned (17). And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail (19).
