The White Horse and Jesus' Crown: An Interpretation
The imagery of the white horse and Jesus wearing a victorious crown is explored in relation to heavenly missions, warfare, and salvation as depicted in various Biblical references. The discussion includes insights on the initiation of the horsemen's ride, Jesus' kingship, and the significance of a victorious crown over a kingly crown.
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Closed Book Scroll Luke 4:17-20
Closed Book Scroll Luke 4:17-20 Sealed Scroll 2 Tim. 2;19, Rev. 9:4
Closed Book Scroll Luke 4:17-20 Sealed Scroll 2 Tim. 2;19, Rev. 9:4 Jesus worthy to open the seals Rev. 5:5
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE WHITE: HEAVENLY MISSION (V.2) BOW: HUNTING TO WAR - SALVATION (GEN. 27:3, PSM. 7:11-13, HAB. 3:8-9,13)
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE WHITE: HEAVENLY MISSION (V.2) BOW: HUNTING TO WAR - SALVATION (GEN. 27:3, PSM. 7:11-13, HAB. 3:8-9,13) CROWN: VICTORIOUS CROWN NOT KINGLY CROWN (DIADEM)- 2 TIM. 4:8, REV. 2:10
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE WHITE: HEAVENLY MISSION (V.2) BOW: HUNTING TO WAR - SALVATION (GEN. 27:3, PSM. 7:11-13, HAB. 3:8-9,13) CROWN: VICTORIOUS CROWN NOT KINGLY CROWN (DIADEM)- 2 TIM. 4:8, REV. 2:10 CONQUERING AND TO CONQUER NOT WITH MILITARY STRENGTH, BUT SPIRITUAL CONQUERING THROUGH THE GOSPEL (EPH. 2:17, 2 COR. 10:4-5)
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER When did the horsemen When did the horsemen begin their ride? Note that begin their ride? Note that the first rider, Jesus, begins the first rider, Jesus, begins his ride when he receives a his ride when he receives a crown. (Rev. 6:2) When was crown. (Rev. 6:2) When was Jesus crowned as King in Jesus crowned as King in heaven? It was not when he heaven? It was not when he returned after his death. returned after his death. The Bible shows that a The Bible shows that a period of waiting began bac period of waiting began bac then (Heb. 10:12,13) then (Heb. 10:12,13) Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER When did the horsemen When did the horsemen begin their ride? Note that begin their ride? Note that the first rider, Jesus, begins the first rider, Jesus, begins his ride when he receives a his ride when he receives a crown. (Rev. 6:2) When was crown. (Rev. 6:2) When was Jesus crowned as King in Jesus crowned as King in heaven? It was not when he heaven? It was not when he returned after his death. returned after his death. The Bible shows that a The Bible shows that a period of waiting began bac period of waiting began bac then (Heb. 10:12,13) then (Heb. 10:12,13) Jesus wears victorious crown, Jesus wears victorious crown, not kingly crown not kingly crown Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER When did the horsemen When did the horsemen begin their ride? Note that begin their ride? Note that the first rider, Jesus, begins the first rider, Jesus, begins his ride when he receives a his ride when he receives a crown. (Rev. 6:2) When was crown. (Rev. 6:2) When was Jesus crowned as King in Jesus crowned as King in heaven? It was not when he heaven? It was not when he returned after his death. returned after his death. The Bible shows that a The Bible shows that a period of waiting began bac period of waiting began bac then (Heb. 10:12,13) then (Heb. 10:12,13) reigns till death reigns till death abolished abolished - -I Cor.15:25 Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen Jesus king when received up in heaven -Acts 2:30-33 I Cor.15:25- -26 26
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER Jesus gave his followers a Jesus gave his followers a means of recognizing the means of recognizing the end of the waiting period end of the waiting period and the beginning of his and the beginning of his reign in heaven. He said reign in heaven. He said that at the beginning of his that at the beginning of his rule, world conditions would rule, world conditions would take a decisive turn from take a decisive turn from the worse the worse Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER There would be warfare, There would be warfare, food shortages and food shortages and pestilences. Matthew pestilences. Matthew 24:3,7; Luke 21:10,11) Soon 24:3,7; Luke 21:10,11) Soon after World War I broke out after World War I broke out in 1914, it became apparent in 1914, it became apparent that mankind had entered that mankind had entered that era, a troubled time on that era, a troubled time on earth that the Bible calls earth that the Bible calls the last days (2 Tim. 3:1 the last days (2 Tim. 3:1- -5) Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen 5) Wrong about the crown Wrong about the nature of warfare wrong about the last days
BEHOLD A RED HORSE RED: BLOODSHED (V.4) GIVEN TO TAKE PEACE FROM THE EARTH (MATT.10:21, 34-39)
BEHOLD A RED HORSE RED: BLOODSHED (V.4) GIVEN TO TAKE PEACE FROM THE EARTH (MATT.10:21, 34-39) SLAY: SAINTS SLAIN, JESUS SLAIN (REV. 5:6, 6:9)
BEHOLD A RED HORSE RED: BLOODSHED (V.4) GIVEN TO TAKE PEACE FROM THE EARTH (MATT.10:21, 34-39) SLAY: SAINTS SLAIN, JESUS SLAIN (REV. 5:6, 6:9) GREAT SWORD SHORT BUTCHERING SWORD EXTENSIVELY USED WOULD CONTINUE UPON CHRISTIANS FOR 200 MORE YEARS - CONSTANTINE
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER The rider represents The rider represents warfare. Notice that he warfare. Notice that he takes away from not just a takes away from not just a few nations but the whole few nations but the whole earth. In 1914, for the first earth. In 1914, for the first time in history, a global war time in history, a global war erupted. It was followed by erupted. It was followed by a second world war, which a second world war, which was even more destructive. was even more destructive. Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER The rider represents The rider represents warfare. Notice that he warfare. Notice that he takes away from not just a takes away from not just a few nations but the whole few nations but the whole earth. In 1914, for the first earth. In 1914, for the first time in history, a global war time in history, a global war erupted. It was followed by erupted. It was followed by a second world war, which a second world war, which was even more destructive. was even more destructive. Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen Sees extensive warfare beginning 1914, when extensive bloodshed began in first century
BEHOLD A BLACK HORSE BLACK: GRIEF BALANCE IN HAND MEASURING (V.5) A MEASURE OF WHEAT FOR A SHILLING, AND THREE MEASURES OF BARLEY FOR A SHILLING: AND THE OIL AND THE WINE HURT NOT (V. 6, JER. 14:2, EZEK. 4:10,16)
BEHOLD A BLACK HORSE BLACK: GRIEF BALANCE IN HAND MEASURING (V.5) A MEASURE OF WHEAT FOR A SHILLING, AND THREE MEASURES OF BARLEY FOR A SHILLING: AND THE OIL AND THE WINE HURT NOT (V. 6, JER. 14:2, EZEK. 4:10,16) CHRISTIANS SUFFER DUE TO NOT WORSHIPPING THE BEAST (REV. 13:16-17)
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER Since 1914, have we seen Since 1914, have we seen evidence that this rider of evidence that this rider of the black horse has been on the black horse has been on the move? Yes! About 70 the move? Yes! About 70 million people died in million people died in famines during the 20 famines during the 20th century. century. Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen th. .
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER Since 1914, have we seen Since 1914, have we seen evidence that this rider of evidence that this rider of the black horse has been on the black horse has been on the move? Yes! About 70 the move? Yes! About 70 million people died in million people died in famines during the 20 famines during the 20th century. century. Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen th. . Grief of Scarcity for faithful Christian not famines from 1914
BEHOLD A PALE HORSE PALE GREENISH ASHEN HUE NAME OF RIDER: DEATH AND HADES (V.8, 1:18, 20:13)
BEHOLD A PALE HORSE PALE GREENISH ASHEN HUE NAME OF RIDER: DEATH AND HADES (V.8, 1:18, 20:13) MEANS OF KILLING: SWORD FOR WAR, FAMINE, DEATH, PESTILENCE, WILD BEASTS (1:16, 2:12, 16; 19:15, 21; LK. 21:11; EZEK. 5:16-17; 14:21)
BEHOLD A PALE HORSE PALE GREENISH ASHEN HUE NAME OF RIDER: DEATH AND HADES (V.8, 1:18, 20:13) MEANS OF KILLING: SWORD FOR WAR, FAMINE, DEATH, PESTILENCE, WILD BEASTS (1:16, 2:12, 16; 19:15, 21; LK. 21:11; EZEK. 5:16-17; 14:21) CHRISTIANS WILL ALSO SUFFER DEATH AS NATIONS RISE AGAINST NATIONS (ISA. 10:5, HAB.1:5-6)
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER The fourth rider represents The fourth rider represents death due to plague and death due to plague and other causes. Since 1914, other causes. Since 1914, the Spanish flu killed tens of the Spanish flu killed tens of millions. Possibly some 500 millions. Possibly some 500 million people were million people were infected, about 1 out of 3 infected, about 1 out of 3 humans then alive humans then alive Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER The fourth rider represents The fourth rider represents death due to plague and death due to plague and other causes. Since 1914, other causes. Since 1914, the Spanish flu killed tens of the Spanish flu killed tens of millions. Possibly some 500 millions. Possibly some 500 million people were million people were infected, about 1 out of 3 infected, about 1 out of 3 humans then alive humans then alive Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen Grief of Scarcity for faithful Christian not famines from 1914
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER hundreds of millions died hundreds of millions died of smallpox during the 20 of smallpox during the 20th Century. To this day, the Century. To this day, the lives of millions are cut lives of millions are cut short by AIDS, tuberculosis, short by AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria despite and malaria despite intensive medial research. intensive medial research. The Grave relentlessly The Grave relentlessly gathers up the victims, gathers up the victims, offering no hope. offering no hope. th. . Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen
ERROR OF WATCHTOWER hundreds of millions died hundreds of millions died of smallpox during the 20 of smallpox during the 20th Century. To this day, the Century. To this day, the lives of millions are cut lives of millions are cut short by AIDS, tuberculosis, short by AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria despite and malaria despite intensive medial research. intensive medial research. The Grave relentlessly The Grave relentlessly gathers up the victims, gathers up the victims, offering no hope. offering no hope. th. . Image result for watchtower magazine four horsemen Hades- place of departed spirits, not the grave; spirit distinguished from breath (Acts 2:17)
Jesus on heavenly mission conquering through Gospel Christians suffer bloodshed because of the Gospel Christians suffering grief through scarcity of stable goods Christians suffer death amidst nations rising against nations Behold FOUR HORSES Behold FOUR HORSES
Jesus on heavenly mission conquering through Gospel Christians suffer bloodshed because of the Gospel Christians suffering grief through scarcity of stable goods Christians suffer death amidst nations rising against nations Christian s hope is in heaven, not on earth where peace, plenty of food, no plagues, no death are it will be burned up I Pet. 1:3-5; 2 Pet. 3:10 Behold FOUR HORSES Behold FOUR HORSES
